Norcross case as morgue head identified and family shock
The New York morgue has identified the bomb maker as Henry L. Norcross of Somerville and Boston. His parents and friends debate his sanity while investigators and associates describe his habits, finances, and the alleged elevated railroad scheme as detectives review the case. The elder Norcross cites letters and the head’s likeness. reporters stalk the family home amid grief and rumor.
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Henry L. Norcross
Russell Sage
New York
Norcross
James E. Norcross
Adams
Somerville
Henry Norcross
Matthews Vote Promises Strong Government Reform
A campaign message asserts that voting for Matthews will deliver honest governance and insists supporters should act decisively tomorrow to back this vision. The statement frames Matthews as a catalyst for better public service and accountability.
Dynamite in Modern Civilization Says Rev Banks
Rev L A Banks of St John s M E Church South Boston yesterday linked illiteracy, materialism, the saloon, and distrust to crime and unrest. He warned America may not endure unless it fulfills God s mission, citing Sage s assault and global outrages, and urged stronger public schools and faith in God and Christ as cures.
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L. A. Banks
St. John’s M. E. Church
South Boston
Ife
Russell Sage
God
Christ
Swell Matthews Seeks Big Lead Tomorrow
Swell Matthews pursues a strong majority in tomorrow's contest. The message urges all voters including Democrats and Independents to participate and not stay home.
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Matthews
Mattheiws
Von Bulow Dangerously Ill
German pianist von Bulow is critically ill with influenza in Berwin on December 15. He will turn 61 on January 8, his physicians report.
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von Bulow
Berwin
Christmas Gifts A New Home Sewing Machine Question
A short note ponders Christmas gifts with a New Home Sewing Machine as an apt option. The item appears in a brief, fragmentary line likely from an ad or notice, suggesting domestic use and practical gifting.
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Fremont
Knock-Out Blow Ends Ryan Howson Bout in Roller Rink
Tommy Ryan knocked out Frank Howson in the fourteenth round at a roller rink near Curiaco. The English boxer, weighing 136 pounds, was overwhelmed after a brutal contest watched by local fans on a special train. Buddies Miller White Manning and Baker supported the fighters as betting favored Ryan at 500 to 800.
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Curiaco
Tommy Ryan
Frank Howson
Ryan
Llawson
Malachi Hogan
Ryan- Howson
Iowson
Harry Miller
Howson
Kivan
Tommy
Sheffield
andLowson
Amateurs clash in New England boxing final at Music Hall
Saturday's final bouts at Music Hall drew full seats with top contenders from Boston Lawrence Hartford and Providence. Winners included Jimmy O'Brien and A J Melley with notable knockouts and disputed decisions across bantam to heavyweight classes. Officials and ringside teams guided the event amid dramatic, hard fought rounds and a twelve round draw between Jacek Dorsey and Harry Martin nearby.
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New England
Music Hall
T. J. Harrington
Fr.s. A.A.A
J. O. O’brien
R.B.C
Harrington
O’brien
O'Brien
H. Goodman
T.A.C
Goodman
F. J. Nelson
Nelson
William McNalty
Lawrence
A. J. Melloy
R. B.C
McNulty
Melley
Melloy
D. J. Sullivan
J. Corkery
Corkery
Sullivan
Ed. Eagan
Hartford
Eagan
Kagan
G. V. Meacon
Kelly
Fred Scott
Metropole A. A
Providence
E. B. Jackson
Scott
Jackson
Jimmy O’brien
Riverside Boat Club
A. C
A. J. Melley
William McNulty
D. Wallis
F. H. Robertson
J. F. Moakley
Jacek Dorsey
Baltimore
Harry Martin
New York
Dorsey
Joe Tansey
South
Dan Egan
Wadsworth
Lll
Readers to Secure State Engraving via Coupon System
The Post offers a state engraving to regular readers via coupons shown on the paper's second page. Thirty coupons, each with a different date, entitle the holder to a copy. Subscriptions of three months or more, renewals or new, grant engraving copies without coupons, with extra copies on presenting distinct coupons. Engraving plates require several weeks to prepare.
Why waste a vote on Allen This is not an Allen year
Swell Matthews supporters argue Allen is a poor choice as Matthews holds a clear majority. They urge voters to back Matthews, citing past results and local loyalties to prevent an upset.
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Allen
Matthews
Twelve-Club League Aims to Include Major Cities
The Sun reports the National Baseball League plans a twelve club league with Baltimore and nine other cities. Milwaukee and Columbus would be bought out, rival Philadelphia Boston and Chicago clubs consolidated, and the total cost estimated at 250000 dollars. The Wagners may receive about 60000 dollars for the Athlatic club.
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Batrimore
the Sun
National Baseball League
Association
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Louisville
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Columbus
Wagners
Athilatic Club
Passengers Saved After Kansas Goes Ashore Tow
The City of Chicago arrived in New York with thirty seven survivors from the British steamship Kansas which sailed from Liverpool for Boston on the 29th ultimo. The Kansas lost its shaft and was towed by Wandrahm after passengers were landed. The Kansas had been heading east under canvas when parted from the tow.
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New York
City of Chicago
Kansas
Liverpool
Boston
City of
Chicago
Queenstown
Hamburg
Dynamite Thaw Backfires In Rail Accident
In Grand Junction Colorado a landslide on the Rio Grande Western line near Ruby station caused a deadly crash. Section foreman Dennis O Neil and three Italian workers were fatally or seriously injured when frozen dynamite used to thaw the rock exploded after being placed near a tire. The incident occurred thirty miles west of Grand Junction last night.
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Grand Junction
Col
Rio Grande & Western Railway
Ruby
Dennis O’ Neil
Davitt Wounded in Waterford Seat Campaign Clash
In Dunnin on December 13 Messrs Davitt and O'Brien joined anti-Parnellite candidate Keane's Waterford bid. A six hundred strong McCarthyite mob clashed with Parnellite supporters, instruments smashed, fights observed, Davitt injured with a temple cut. Police intervened and escorted them to Keane's committee rooms for talks. Davitt expressed willingness to run if desired by the committee.
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Dunnin
Messrs. Davitt
O’brien
Waterford
Mr. Keane
Davitt
Kilkenny
GOC
Keane
Malden Mystery Victim Charles Newton Weak After Shooting
Charles Newton, shot Thursday in Malden, remains weak and unable to speak as Chief Richards and State Officer Whit ney visit him seeking a full account. Authorities expect key facts to emerge this week in the case.
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Mallpen
Charles Newton
Richards
J. H. Whitney
Newton
Brazil Will Not Protests France Over Dom Pedro Obsequies
Disturbed Brazil reports no remonstrance to France regarding Dom Pedro's funeral. Government views him as a private distinguished figure and believes imperial honors were excessive but not worth an international dispute. Gremio Militar and Centro Naval clubs back President Perrotto, quelling army navy dissension rumors.
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Rio Janeiro
France
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Gremio Militar
Centro Naval Clubs
Perrotto
Fire in Devonshire and Exchange shoe shop causes heavy loss
An overturned kerosene lamp started a fire in W Ginns shoe fitting shop on the third floor of a 4 story building at 14 Devonshire and 26 Exchange streets. Damages total about 1500 with Ginns stock and machinery valued at 700 insured. The fourth floor housed Corbett Printing and William Casey shoe fitter with total losses around 800 and 500 insurance. An alarm 3 55 pm from Box 534 reported a 300 fire in Max Mullens barn on Brooks street Mt Hope, believed incendiary.
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W. Ginn
Devonshire
Exchange Streets
Garrett
Charles FE. Jennings
Ginn
Corbett Printing Company
William Casey
Modjeska Illness Delays Pittsburg Engagement
F C Cotter, Modjeska's manager, reports she cannot depart Philadelphia for Pittsburg to perform at the Dunne Theatre tonight. A cold picked up in Easton last Wednesday night developed into grip. He expects a possible midweek appearance if she improves.
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Pittspore
F. C. Cotter
Mme. Modjeska
Philadelphia
Modjeska
Pittsburg
Dunesne
William Merriman Dies in New York Home at 55
William Merriman, a well known race course figure who once telegraphed race results to city pool rooms, was found dead at his home at 142 West Twenty eighth Street. He had lost his money and is believed to have died of starvation. He left daughters who teach in Springfield.
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New York
William Merriman
West Twenty-eighth Street
Merriman
Springfield
Drew Seminary President Dies After Twenty Five Years
Carmen New York December 13 Professor George C Smith long serving president of the Drew Seminary died at 1 00 pm in Carmen Funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 pm local time He led the institution for a quarter century and will be laid to rest in the seminary community.
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Drew Seminary
Carmen
N. Y
George C. Smith
Raids in Chinatown End in Mass Arrests at Harrison Avenue
At 3 pm police seized gambling rooms at 2S Harrison avenue taking 35 Chinese men to Station 4 after finding two decks of cards 150 counters two sticks and brass caps. By 8 pm four more Chinamen were jailed for gambling on Sunday and eight more for presence at games at 16 Harrison with 23 dominos 106 counters and eight dice. An hour later 11 more were arrested at 34 Harrison. Major Jones bailed all 54.
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Harrison Avenue
Major Jones
Sailors From Boston Reported Rioting in Montevideo
A Times despatch cites a Ferro Carril telegram claiming ninety U S sailors from the cruiser Boston went ashore at Montevideo and began a drunken spree. The telegram says they rioted and clashed with police, with the sailors as the aggressors in several scrimmages.
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London
Santiago
Times
Ferro Carril
United States
Boston
Montevideo
Boston mayoral race quiet as Matthews expected to win
The Boston city campaign ends tomorrow with Democrats certain to elect Mayor Matthews by a large margin. Merrill faces an uphill climb. Republicans acknowledge defeat though hope aldermanic gains in districts remain. Analysts cite Matthews’s reforms, lack of corrupt methods, and strong voter registration as key factors in a likely sizable plurality.
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Boston
Matthews
Moody Merrill
Merrill
Hart
Post
Commonwealth Avenue
Board of Survey
Atwood
Laforme
Colson
Cesar
John H. Sullivan
Witt
Sullivan
Charlestown
George H. Gammans
Michael J. Mitchell
Gammans
Mitchell
Keenan
Charlies Atwood
Jacob Fotcler
George Wesley Boynton
Fottler
Boynton
Rust
W. G. Bird
Bird
Leary
District election outlook by ward and candidate fever
The piece surveys city wards and candidates with Alderman Flood and Alderman Regan among noted contenders. It notes Independents like O Mealey and Maguire affecting votes, with Dever and Ratshesky shown as likely victors in their districts while party lines blur in several wards.
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Michael J. Moore
Leary
Flood
John W. O’mealey
Weston Lewis
O’mealey
Regan
William A. Folsom
P. J. Maguire
Maguire
Folsom
John F. Dever
Wiggin
John H. Tee
J. W. Harvey
Henry Hall
Otis Eddy
Walter L. Hayes
Citizens
Mr. Eddy
Hall
Mr. Hayes
A. ©. Ratshesky
Ratshesky
Anarchist Lucy Parsons Attacks Flag at CuicaGco Meeting
Lucy Parsons denounced the Mayor and police at a CuicaGco anarchist gathering. She called the American flag an infamous lie, saying it hides tyranny and enslaves over 50 million people, and urged people to abolish the current social order. She warned that anarchists would resist any suppression of free speech.
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CuicaGco
Lucy Parsons
Tryanny
Grief’s Hall
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