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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1904

Page

4

Dugan Reveals Jewelry Recovered in Four Suspects Case

Captain of Detectives Dugan announced in Pem berton Square that a small amount of jewelry has been recovered and identified by Smith Patterson and Co. The four men held at police headquarters are Charles Leonard alias Joseph C Lawrence William A Shea James Cahill and William J Leonard alias White. Two have prior records and one appears in the rogues gallery. Most of the jewelry remains untraced, with the woman believed to have carried away much of it. Unset diamonds worth 6000 were marked Smith Patterson and Co and 4000 in rings watches and gold ornaments accompany the bulk.

Watts Pinkerton Bureau Dover Street South Station Wilbur D. Merrill Smith, Patterson & Co Summer Street Merrill Providence Bureau of Criminal Investigation Pemberton Square Charles Leonard Joseph C. Lawrence William A. Shea James Cahill William J. Leonard White

Will Be Next Mayor Declares Mnamee At Rally

Ex mayor McNamee told a Cambridge Democratic rally at the Jefferson Club Main Street that he will be the next mayor. He accused the Non-Partisan City Council of acting on his charges about the Coolidge estate deal and criticized General Champlin and Councilman Harlow for influencing votes and assisting in the scheme.

Cambridge McNamee Jefferson Club Main Street Coolidge Champlin Harlow

Fire damages Brookline house owned by Leland

A house at 1495 Beacon Street in Brookline owned by George A. Leland was damaged by fire to the extent of about 200 dollars around 9 30 yesterday morning, with the blaze reported early and under investigation by local fire crews.

George A. Leland Beacon Street Brookline

Friends honor Miss Annie Peard with dress suitcase surprise

Friends of Miss Annie Peard surprised her at Mrs. Wallace home 26 Crescent Avenue Dorchester by presenting a dress suitcase in a brief social gathering.

Annie Peard Wallace Crescent Avenue Dorchester

Dennis D. Driscoll to Speak to Boston Newsboys Union

Dennis D. Driscoll secretary treasurer of the State branch A F L accepted invitation to address Boston Newsboys Protective Union 9077 at 53 Hanover Street tomorrow afternoon More than 200 attended a smoke talk last night at 45 Eliot Street under the Book and Job branch of Typographical Union 13 The sixth annual ball of Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 was held last night at Paine Memorial Hall with 380 couples and grand march led by Edward F X McCarthy and wife Cigarmakers Union 97 voted against holding an international convention in 1905.

Dennis D. Driscoll A. F. of L Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union Hanover Street Eliot Street Typographical Union 13 Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17 Paine Memorial Hall Edward F. X. McCarthy Cigarmakers’ Union 97

Chief says Chadwick securities found worthless in package

Cleveland dispatch reports a package claimed to hold 5 million dollars in Mrs Cassie L Chadwicks securities was opened and contained only worthless papers. The bundle had been kept in a Jersey City vault until yesterday and brought to Cleveland by Iri Reynolds. Attorneys Stearns and Squire discussed Newtons suit and the outlook for recovering loans. Chadwick remains in custody in New York.

Cleveland, O Cassie L. Chadwick Andrew Carnegie Jersey City Iri Reynolds

Mrs Chadwick May Be Indicted Here in Massachusetts

An early move in the Chadwick case is expected in Massachusetts where broad laws on obtaining money by false pretenses may apply. The Brookline woman faces possible larceny charges tied to alleged acts in this state as a civil suit seeks $30,000 against Newton for accommodation notes.

Chadwick Massachusetts Newton E. E. Williams Elyria, O Brookline

Mrs York Reaffirms Link to Mrs Chadwick as Sister

Mrs Alice M York of San Francisco declares she is the sister of Mrs Chadwick and that their childhood shows no peculiarity beyond Chadwick's habit of deep thinking and quietness, despite Chadwick’s denial of the relation.

San Francisco Cal Alice M. York Chadwick

Plans Church Phones From Pulpit to Pews

Melrose reports Rev C H Stackpole and Methodist church officials were approached about installing interior telephones to aid hard of hearing members. Professor Thomas B J L Grady, a longtime church figure who has struggled to hear sermons, is identified as the offeror. The system would be supplied by a leading electrical manufacturer. Stackpole favors the plan, believing it could boost attendance among the hearing impaired.

Stackpole C. H. Stackpole

Flaherty Favored for State Democratic Chair in Gloucester Rise

Colonel Gaston and Governor elect Douglas back Captain John J. Flaherty as successor to Congressman McNary to lead the Bay State Democracy. Gaston proposed Quincy Thayer or Arthur Lyman, but Douglas prefers Flaherty. A canvass of 58 state committee members showed opposition unable to prevail, confirming the conference.

Gaston Douglas John J. Flaherty Gloucester McNary Bay State State Committee Josiah Quincy Thayer Arthur Lyman Flaherty Mr. Douglas Democratic National Committee New York

Doyle’s Friends Lose City Jobs in Boston

Eight members of the Concord Club of Ward 12 who backed Chairman James H. Doyle in the street commissioner campaign have been discharged from city employment in the past week. They were not officially dismissed for their Doyle Charles faction stance. each faced a discharged-for-cause action, with leaders accused of waiting to act. Roles included a city treasurer’s office worker, John Neary a hospital supervisor, four at Albany street yard, and one in the permit department.

Concord Club Ward 12 James H. Doyle City of Boston Doyle Charles Fight John Neary Albany Street

Widow of Cr. L. Hoover Faces Further Legal Trouble

The statement reflects on a woman described as extravagant who, after an affair in Toledo and release from prison, lived with the speaker. She remains the widow of Cr. L. Hoover, who left her a substantial fortune. The speaker expresses sympathy that she has not secured bonds and hopes for her release from current trouble.

Toledo Cr. L. Hoover

Chadwick delays trip to Cleveland as she spends second night in tombs

After wavering on waiving examination Mrs. Chadwick remains in the Tombs awaiting counsel guidance and a Cleveland trial. Her local attorney notes possible bail talks and the case’s notoriety, while she eats a hearty jail supper and hopes for a peaceful rest.

New York Cleveland Chadwick Tombs Messrs. Carpenter and Powers Albaugh

Democratic Seven Chosen for Aldermanic Slate

The Democratic seven named are John J. Baldwin Edward L. Caulby Arthur Gavin Patrick Bowen Daniel Whe lton Fred Kneeland James Nolan. Leaders expect 11 aldermen for Democrats with two to Republicans and a four way fight for the last seat involving Frothingham Hennessey OToole Curley and Linehan.

John J. Baldwin Edward L. Caulby Arthur Gavin Patrick Bowen Daniel Whelton Fred Kneeland James Nolan Frothingham Hennessey O'Toole Curley Frank J. Linehan Linehan

Daly quotes from McNamee at Odd Fellows Hall

In front of a large nonpartisan audience Mayor Daly cited remarks he says were spoken by his opponent at a Ward 11 Democratic rally. Daly asserted McNamee claimed the city should be in Democratic hands next year and criticized past accusations.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Daly McNamee Ward 11

Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advert

An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding and protruding. It claims druggists will refund money if the remedy fails to cure within six to one weeks.

Despondent laborer Kilcommons ends life at Chelsea home

John P Kilcommons aged 70 committed suicide by hanging at his 65 Mathews street Chelsea residence yesterday afternoon. Discovered by his sister Kate, cut down by neighbor William Carey, life was extinct. A laborer who had worked for Brown's Express, he is noted as despondent after his wife died months ago. The city physician and medical examiner were notified.

John P. Kilcommons Mathews Street Chelsea Kate William Carey Kilcommons Brown’s Express Company

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