Knowlton Case Raises Beacon Hill Wait And Demand
The Boston Police Commission has ousted Special Officer Clarence I Knowlton after the Cora Bradford trial, while Knowlton vows to pursue further action. Attorney James F. Sweeney plans a rehearing, Governor intervention, and broader inquiries, alleging secrecy and bias in the board. The dispute threatens a shift toward open procedures and an extended battle with potential legislative scrutiny.
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Police Commission
Star-Chamber
Cora Bradford
Clarence I. Knowlton
Knowlton
Police Board
Beacon Hill
Boston Police Commission
Sweeney
Mr. Knowlton
James F. Sweeney
Evain
Board of Police
Vessels Floated From Shore After Gale at Vineyard Haven
At Vineyard Haven December 11 progress reported in freeing ships driven ashore in a gale two weeks earlier. The Georgie Br schooner repaired for voyage to St John. Nellie M Slade barkentine cargo lightened, tug attempts failed. James A Brown cargo removed, to be floated and sent to New Bedford. Rebecca hauled afloat next high tide. yet unidentified Gretay Br. to be floated and lumber delivered to New York by Boston Towboat Co.
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James A. Brown
New Hedford
Rebecca
W. Huddell
Boston Towboat Company
Uetay Br
New York
Lady Curzon Sails for India from Vigmouth
Lady Curzon boarded the Peninsular and Oriental steamship Arabia at Vigmouth and set course for Bombay, India, on December 11. The voyage underscores a notable royal travel engagement with international implications, as the party proceeds toward Bombay aboard a passenger liner.
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Lady Curzon
India
London
Vigsmouth
Bombay
Peninsular& Oriental Steamship Arabia
Germany Faces Big Loan To Balance Budget
Berlin December 11 The opposition press attacks the budget and says Germany may need a 00,000,000 mark loan to make ends meet as the government debates funding and fiscal plans.
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Germany
Berlin
Hypnotic Eyes Woman Faces Jury in Badger Case
Mrs Fayne Strahan Moore 21 faces a jury in New York on charges she and her husband duped Martin Mahon owner of the New Amsterdam Hotel. She defends herself saying she is innocent and has been misrepresented by press and prosecutors while detailing her life from Oregon to New York and asserting no marriage record issues.
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Fayne Moore
New York
Fayne Strahan Moore
Martin Mahon
New Amsterdam
Goff
Oregon
Atlanta
Mamma
District Attorney's Office
Mahon
Ion
Mr. Moore
Paris
Cleveland (O
Captain Smith Moore
Captain Moore
District Attorney’s Office
McIntyre
Astoria
Mr. Ellis
Mr. McIntyre
New Year's Party Promises Grand St Augustine Event
In South Boston social circles anticipation runs high for the St Augustine C T A Society New Year concert and ball set for Monday January 2 at St Augustine's Hall Street. Berkeley's Orchestra will play a promenade from 8 to 9, followed by dancing until 2 am. The arrangements committee led by A Stout includes J Sullivan J Bradley M Concannon J Curran and F Masterson, pledging to spare no expense.
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Rank A. Stout
John J. Sullivan
John J. Bradley
Michael J. Concannon
John J. Curran
Frank D. Masterson
Anglo American joint high commission to adjourn until March
Official circles report that the Anglo American joint high commission will adjourn Thursday and resume sittings in March after Congress adjourns a new special Senate session will be called to ratify a treaty submitted by the commission with Canada and the United States in dispute.
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ST. John's
N. F
Joint High Commission
Canada
United States
Congress
Senate
Madrid approves protest memorandum on U S actions
Madrid reports the government fully approves the protest memorandum by Senor Monteiro Rios filed at Paris against U S commissioners. El Liberal calls the Paris negotiations a sadder spectacle than the repatriated soldiers ships return.
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Madrid
United States
Senor Montero Rios
Paris
el Liberal
Danbury Teen Dies After Lamp Explosion Burns
Danbury Connecticut report of 16 year old Hila Costello daughter of James Costello dying at home on South Street from burns after a lamp exploded last night. She was a popular High School student and was engaged in studies when the incident occurred.
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Danbury, Conn
Hila Costello
James Costello
South Street
City’s oldest resident James Wood turns 102
In Portsmouth Illinois on December 11 James Wood the city’s oldest resident celebrated his 102nd birthday Friday Tomorrow his wife Sophia will reach age 102 as well marking a twin milestone for the longtime couple in this small community.
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Portsmouth
N, IL
James Wood
Sophia
Canal Bills Dominate Senate Path This Week
The Nicaragua Canal bill will shape the Senate schedule with Morgan aiming for Monday action but opponents seeking postponement until after Christmas. The session may stretch as the measure faces delays and the urgent army deficiency bill gains attention early in the week. House rule days will focus on the District of Columbia appropriation and related bills with passage expected by midweek.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Cullom
Nicaragua
Morrill
United States Supreme Court
Vermont
Committee On Appropriations
Allison
Army reorganization bill eyed after district appropriation action
Pensions will start work on the pension appropriation pill tomorrow but likely not ready before next week. It is hoped the measure passes before the holidays. Chairman Hull aims to push the army reorganization bill into the House at the earliest moment once the district appropriation bill clears. The bill’s fate could spark a major debate on federal arm y policy with a split Democratic stance unclear in the lead up to holidays. If the army bill stalls, committees may simply tidy up existing calendar business.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
Appropriations
Hull
Military Affairs Committee
Dearmond
Missouri
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Begged and assaulted on Avery Street by three youths
Three youths accused of begging then assaulting John Borlin on Avery street were arrested Saturday night and face today’s court appearance. The men were named as William Kelly, 22, of New York. George Tanner, 20, of East Boston. and Harry A. Murray, 29, of East Boston. Berlin and witnesses pursued them to Dedham street station before officers detained them. The two later men have good reputations at home.
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John Borlin
Stamford Street
Avery Street
Borlin
Berlin
S Berlin
Dedham Street
William Kelly
New York
George Tanner
Chelsea Street
East Boston
Harry A. Murray
Langdon Street
Money Stolen in a Fight at No 5 Anderson Street
A morning altercation at No 5 Anderson Street ended with the arrest of Abbie Edwards and Catherine Johnson, both colored, aged between 25 and 30, charged by Benjamin A. Bond with taking his pocket book and refusing to return it after a scuffle that drew in several residents and callers. Bond, who visited the house, said he was robbed of a little over $20 during the melee.
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No. 5
Anderson Street
Abbie Edwards
Catherine Johnson
Benjamin A. Bond
Bond
Johnson
Edwards
Sewer Collapse In Barcelona Kills Many Workers
In Barcelona a sewer under construction collapsed burying workers. Eighteen bodies have been recovered, with rescue efforts continuing as authorities investigate the cause of the accident.
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Barcelona
Youth at Stapleton Attempts Suicide by Hanging
New York dated December 11 reports Aubrey V. Stevens a 14 year old Black boy from Stapleton attempted suicide by hanging at his home yesterday afternoon. He said he tried to kill himself because his sister in law had told falsehoods about him.
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New York
Aubrey V. Stevens
Stapleton, &. I
Beaudet Files Bankruptcy Petition in U S District Court
Louise Beaudet, noted comic opera prima donna, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court citing $13,000 in debts and assets of about $220 excluding a $2,315 judgment against James C. Duff. An order restraining Henry C. Miner Lithographing Co. from collection actions was issued, with city court proceedings set for tomorrow.
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NW York
Louise Zeauchet
Justice Brown
United States District Court
James C. Duff
Henry C. Miner
Obeott
Miss Beaudet
Manila Advices Report Spanish Defeat at Iloilo
Manila dated December 11 reports insurgents attacking Iloilo on December 1 and seizing all trenches except one. Spanish gunboats prepared shelling if entrance occurred while Tulisanos looted despite orders. Contrasting report claimed insurgents repulsed with heavy losses on December 6, with 500 killed or wounded by machine guns.
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Iloilo
Panay
Visayas
Rios
Isla de Luzon
Phillips Church Celebrates 75th Anniversary in South Boston
The Phillips Church in South Boston observed its seventy fifth anniversary with morning and evening services yesterday and will conclude with a reception this afternoon for church members. A large attendance was anticipated.
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Phillips Church
South Boston
Pastor Marks Phillips Church Seventy Fifth Anniversary
A Phillips Church observes its seventy fifth anniversary with special services led by the church pastor. Activities highlight the enduring role of the congregation in the community and reflect on six decades of worship and outreach.
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Phillips Church
Phillips Church Anniversary Highlighted by Dinsmore Address
Ex members abroad plan to attend a dinner after which Dr. William Gallagher of Thayer Academy will deliver an historical address. The Rev. A Dinsmore preached the anniversary sermon yesterday morning. Evening speakers included Rev. Dr H Dunn of Portland and Rev. Mr Shaw linked with the Christian Endeavor Society. Phillips Church history notes initial 1823 organization with thirteen members and successive building phases costing $12,000 in 1836 and $36,132 for the Broadway site completed in 1869.
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William Gallagher
Thayer Academy
A. Dinsmore
H. Dunn
Portland
American Board of Foreign Missions
Mr. Shaw
Christian Endeavor Society
Meredith
Phillips Church
Dunn
Foreign Missionary Movement
Fourth Street
Broadway
United States and Turkey Reach Cordial Audience in Constantinople
United States minister Oscar Straus met with the Sultan in Constantinople on Friday. The interview was described as exceedingly cordial and it is understood assurances were given for a satisfactory settlement of pending questions between the United States and Turkey, including indemnity for American losses in Armenia.
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Constantinople
Oscar Straus
United States
Turkey
Turekey
Armenia
Polo Umpires Ready as National Association Opens Week
The two Williams, Keough and Long, will commence business umpiring in the National Association this week. Burnham is losing time and money in Portland. He has dropped about 400 dollars this season. Jim Blake dreams polo may pay in Boston and seeks backing. Waltham ready for the game but the drink ban keeps players waiting. Boston Bicycle Seiki provided rivalry last season. ten clubs want it again this winter. Secretary Olin will convene a New Haven meeting of scorers and writers to discuss giving players assists like in baseball.
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Keough
Long
National Association
Burnham
Portland
Jim” Blake
Boston
Waltham
Olin
Puri tana Outing Club Endorses Democratic Ticket in City Vote
A large meeting of the Puri tana Outing Club at No 1 Lewis Street Ward 6 discussed election day choices. The club voted to support the regular Democratic candidates for the Common Council and the entire Democratic ticket.
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Puritana Outing Club
Lewis Street
Common Council
Pope shifts Vatican policy to oppose Carlists in Spain
Rome December 11 report that the Pope has decided the Vatican will adopt an anti-Carlist stance in Spain and not maintain neutrality. The move signals a clear alignment against the Carlist faction within Spanish affairs.
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Rome
Dec
Vatican
McKinley relaxes tariff rules for Christmas gifts to armed forces
President McKinley has altered tariff regulations covering Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines to permit free entry of Christmas presents for army and navy officers and enlisted men and for other government employees serving in those territories.
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McKinley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Army
Navy
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