Army to try two officers for Brownsville riot duties
On recommendation of the general staff the Secretary of War orders a court martial for Charles W. Penrose and Captain Hednar A. Macklin of the 25th Infantry under article 62a for conduct prejudicial to good order in failing to prevent and suppress the Brownsville riot last August. The charges claim lack of diligence and delaying rifle inspections until daylight after learning of the true state of affairs early morning. Details on the court and trial location are left to the Texas department commander.
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Washington
General Staff
Secretary of War
Charles W. Penrose
Hdgnar A. Macklin
25Th Infantry
Brownsville
Texas
Department of Texas
Nickerson Found Guilty and Dismissed from Police
Nickerson of Station 4 was found guilty by a trial board for falsehood and disrespect to a superior officer. Patrolman Andrew S and Nickerson were dismissed from the police department last evening by Commissioner O Meara, announced in a general order at roll call.
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Wyman
Andrew S&s. Nickerson
Tremont
Boylston Street
Police Department
O'Meara
Policeman Dismissed for Falsehood and Disrespect
A police officer was dismissed from the force last evening for stated charges of falsehood and disrespect to a superior officer. The action followed an internal review and was announced by department officials.
Nickerson Cleared of Carriage Theft In EB Trial
Patrolman Nickerson was found not guilty of taking the carriage but guilty of falsehood and disrespect to a superior officer after an East Boston hearing. Commissioner O'Meara approved the trial board's finding and reprimanded him. prior falsehood conviction noted as context.
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Boston
Nickerson
Orient Heights
O'Meara
Higgins to be tried soon for Boyle will case
James Oliver Higgins a Boston attorney charged with perjury subornation of perjury and forgery in the Hannah W Boyle will case will be tried in the Superior Criminal court on the first Monday of January. Peter Callanan and Mathew Callanan indicted with Higgins also face trial. The case stems from Hannah W Boyle's will disinheriting her daughter Catherine Boyle and leaving most of the $20 000 estate to Mathew Callanan.
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Boston
Tlannah E. Boyle
Superior Criminal Court
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Mathew Callanan
Higgins
Hannah W. Boyle
Catherine Boyle
Father John's Medicine for Colds Prevents Consumption
Product claim states Father John's Medicine protects against consumption and illness without injurious drugs. It emphasizes safety and preventive use for colds, appealing to health concerns of readers.
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Father John
Proctor Pays Visit to Moran in Chelsea Boxing Inquiry
Captain Proctor of the State police visited District Attorney Moran but this visit is said not to affect the probe into the Chelsea boxing episode. Rumors said charges might be brought against city officials over alleged collusion with promoters. Moran declined to discuss. Proctor did not appear on that matter. State police continue an inquiry into Chelsea boat operations.
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Manly
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Bryan Urges Radical 1908 Campaign If Roosevelt Won't Run
W J Bryan in the Commoner argues Democrats should plan for Roosevelt not seeking the presidency. He says there is no chance Roosevelt will run again and that if he did the Democrats must wage a radical campaign, though a non candidacy makes the best chance for victory.
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More Doctors for Schools
Thirty new physicians join the Board of Health staff to care for city schoolchildren, raising the total from 50 to 80 with a 200 annual stipend for each. The group includes Franklin L. Bishop, John A. Hickey, James T. Gallagher, A. A. McCauley, Fred W. Rice and others.
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John A. Hickey
James T. Gallagher
A. A. McCauley
Fred W. Rice
E. J. Denning
H. J. Keenan
W. J
T. J. O’brien
Benjamin A. Graves
Simon FF. Curran
Christopher
Williams
Warships need more ammo space says Navy admiral
Rear Admiral N E Mason, chief of the ordnance bureau, warns that battle fleet ships carry too little ammunition space and weight. He urges two large reserve ships on the Atlantic and Pacific to store ammo and function as floating magazines, with a future plan for one per fleet. He also calls for an auxiliary machine shop and store vessel for fleets.
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N. E. Mason
Bureau of Ordnance
Atlantic
Pacific
Spain
Mason
Sherborn for Mrs Calnan
Mrs Virginia Calnan of Dorchester appeared in the lower court charged with stealing a pocketbook from Mrs Catherine Killian in a Temple Place store. She was sentenced to an indeterminate term at Sherborn after a failed attempt to pay a fine.
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Dorchester
Iatherine Killian
Temple Place
Boreleigh’s Published Testimonial Letter Noted by Puck
Puck recalls Boreleigh wrote a testimonial letter to a patent medicine firm, indicating he has had something published. The remark highlights a past published item attributed to Boreleigh.
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Boreleigh
Puck
Professor Morse to Leave Amherst College After Quarter Century
Amherst Dec 14 Anson T Morse professor of history at Amherst College announced his resignation to take effect at year end He wishes to devote time to history and political science work He is a member of the American Academy of Political Science and the American Historical Association.
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Anson TD
Morse
Amherst College
American Academy of Political Science
American Historical Association
Notable Bid Sets Record for Seat at $250000
A Washington Herald feature notes a man paid $250000 for a seat. The piece contrasts the high price with political implications, asking what one should say about such a purchase and its reflection on the Senate.
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