Strange romance shocks Benton Harbor society in Michigan
Colonel Roger Morgan of the envelope trust and Mrs Sadie Pipp, once the Northwest Venus, wed two days after meeting at a military ball. Mrs Pipp, previously married to Henry Pipp, sought divorce in California then Michigan, with Mr Pipp relinquishing her for true happiness. Morgan and his bride are en route to expected arrival within days as social circles await.
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Roger Morgan
Sadie Pipp
Benton Harbor
Mich
Ruskin
Sir John Millais
Morgan
Envelope Trust
Elisha Morgan
National Envelope Company
Roger
Pipp
Venus
Northwest
Pipy
Colonel Morgan
California
O’hara
Mr. Pipp
Kansas City
Sadie Pease
Venus of
Henry Pipp
Baltimore
Michigan
Mrs. Morgan
Wilisha Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Bas
McCrillis Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Indictments
McCrillis, former Essex district deputy revenue collector, again pleaded not guilty before Judge Lowell in U S Court yesterday. He faced twenty one counts alleging he met props in ten installments of 150.50. The case will continue in the forenoon as Judge Corcoran sought more time while noting nothing else was ready.
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McCrillis
Essex
Lowell
United States Court
United States Grand Jury
Mecurillis
Udge Corcoran
Wooded Her at a Yacht Rage in New York Gossip
Nellie Grant’s granddaughter Migs Vivian Sarcoris, a society figure in Washington, is to marry Timothy Nichols of San Francisco after an attachment that began at last year’s international yacht races.
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York
Migs Vivian Sarcoris
Nellie Grant Artoris
General Rant
Timothy Nichols
Ob City
Sassanmiens
Ormelly
Chols
Aniss Bartoris
London
Washington
Seven years sentence for Merrill in child abuse case
Providence December 17 Leon E Merrill of Somerville Mass was sentenced to seven years in state prison by Judge Wilbur in the Common Pleas division of the Supreme Court on an indictment charging him with carnally knowing a girl under sixteen Merrill pleaded nolo contendere
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Providence
Leon E. Merril
Somerville
Mass
Wilbur
Common Pleas Division
Supreme Court Today
Merrill
Carnally
Jolly Costume Carnival at Eric Pape School of Art
Nearly 160 attendees filled the Eric Pape School of Art rooms for a first costume carnival. Costumes from many nationalities and epochs drew interest, with a reception, vaudeville show, and dancing lasting until 1 am. The Chinese theatre room offered, hosts greeted guests at the ballroom entrance.
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Eric Pape
Flu and troop movement report from Pekin to Berlin
A dispatch from Pekin dated December 28 notes LI Hun Chan suffering from influenza. The report also mentions the Downaes returning to Cheng Tu in the province of Sze Chuet, as the diplomatic patch arrives in Berlin on December 17.
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Berlin
Pekin
LI Hun Chan
Uenza
Cheng Tu
Sze Chuet
Insurgents Burn Large Part Of Cobatuan Village
Advices from Hollo, Panay Island, report insurgents burned a large part of Cobatuan village on Saturday night. Assistant Surgeon Frederick A. Washburn Jr. of the Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry, with eighteen men, defended the principal buildings. The Americans suffered no casualties.
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Manila
Hollo
Panay
Cobatuan
Frederick A. Washburn, Jr
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Loan Bill Up Tonight in City Council Fight
A fierce city hall battle over a controversial loan bill unfolds tonight in the Common Council chamber. With the measure’s passage and defeat margins debated, advocates boast of votes to pass while opponents accuse bribery, threats, and patronage of steering votes. Leaders warn the bill may be labeled a land grab, prompting political maneuvering and possible last minute shifts.
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Common Council
Roll of Honor
Hart
Linehan
Monaghan
Riley
Board of Strategy
Forefathers Day celebrated at Brockton Congregational Club
Forefathers Day observance in Brockton featured Mayor Hart representing Boston. Highlights from his speech praised Pilgrim era migration, Boston Plymouth relations, and early colonial law such as Boston’s first town rule restricting thatch roofs. Speaker recalled Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay settlers seeking better opportunities.
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Brockton
Congregational Club
Hart
Boston
Plymouth
Geal
Blackstone
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Bay
England
Salem
Cape Ann
Little
Brazer
26th Man Killed in Iloilo Ambush Detachment Duty
Lynn reports Corporal James H. Stuart of the Twenty-sixth Regiment was recently killed in an ambush while with a detachment of the Eighteenth Infantry on outpost duty. A private letter to Police Officer Jones conveyed the inquiry and details surrounding the incident.
Relative sought for Henry Stuart of Dinley ambush case
Inquiries seek the nearest kin of Henry Stuart of Dinley killed near a rice paddy while serving as corporal with the Twenty Sixth Infantry U S V. He had detached duty mounted with the Conger Scouts and was previously a shoe worker from Grand Manan about eight years old when enlisted in Boston in 1893.
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Henry Stuart
Dinley
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Conger
H. T. Tor Ong
Oou
Stuart
Twenty-Sixth Volunteer Infantry
Boston
Immigrant Servians Granted First Naturalization Papers
Sixteen Servians who arrived via the Canadian border appeared at the United States Circuit Court clerk’s office and were granted first naturalization papers. They renounced all claims to Servia and Alexander I. Most are over age, many work as blacksmiths or copper smiths. If not paupers within a year they may remain without trouble. Reports claim an attempted violation of the labor law and citizenship papers aimed at forestalling immigration officials. Immigration Commissioner Billings was told of forty Servians in Lawrence and at least seventy in Boston.
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Servia
States Circuit Court
Alexander I
United States
Billings
Lawrence
Boston
Gneisenau Founders With 196 Lost Off Malaga
Seventy ships and crews recorded 314 survivors from the German training frigate Gneisenau which foundered at Malaga while seeking shelter from a fierce storm. The loss is placed at 196, and Berlin reacts with a somber impression after earlier celebrations for sailors and marines returning from China.
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Malaga
Gneisenau
Berlin
China
Two Hurricanes Hit Oscar II on Atlantic Passage
Captain Jordan reports fierce gales aboard the Norwegian steamer Oscar II from Dantzic via Shields with a sugar cargo. Dec 8 hurricane force winds forced the ship to heave to, heavy seas flooded decks and damaged galley doors lifeboat and railing, injuring a sailor. Dec 9 further hurricane slowed progress with under 100 miles logged that day. Crew slept in coal bunkers to avoid washing overboard as seas raged and water deluged the vessel.
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Jordan
Oscar II
Dantzic
Germany
Shields
Atlantic
Ekipper
Malden Official Pledges for Federal Building Site
Malden December 17 Hon E B Converse pledged twelve thousand dollars to buy a site for the proposed new federal building urged in Washington by Congressman EB Roberts. He will donate the site next to the auditorium or give twelve thousand dollars if another site is chosen.
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Malden
Converse
Federal
Washington
EB. W. Roberts
Fire damages Malden house on Chester Street
Fire in a residence on Chester Street Malden caused about 1509 dollars in damage. Children playing with matches started the blaze. Richard Delaney an invalid occupant was rescued unharmed with others escaping.
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Malden, Lee
W. H. Stevens
James C. McShane
Chester Street
Malden
Richard Delaney
Harvard Bridge Tale Told At Irish Charity Meeting
Dr Henry O Marcy told an Irish Charitable Association audience at Parker House about Harvard bridge being worked through the council. A wealthy man sought 1000 dollars but was refused then a clam bake and wine supper followed before the council approved the bridge. The doctor noted a $20 pill for treating a broken leg and admitted accepting it before mailing it. Harvard bridge was built on a broken leg.
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Irish Charitable Association
Parker House
Henry O. Marcy
Harvard Bridge
Council
Marcy
Knights of Pythias Lodge Celebrates 14th Anniversary Dance
About 20 knights and their ladies attended a dancing party at amon Lodge No. 12, 94 Washington street, in honor of the lodge's 14th anniversary. Grand march led by Chancellor Commander A. F. Amadon, escorting Mrs. A. M. Allen, editor of the Pythian Gleaner, with a procession of notable members and ladies in elegant attire.
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Amon Lodge No. 12
Knights of Pythias
Washington Street
A. F. Amadon
A. M. Allen
The
Pythian Gleaner
A. 8
Stapples
John D. Mitchell
B. EB. Campbell
J. J. Baker
G. A. Hamilton
Nellie Hamilton
A. C. Fisher
John T. Sellon
Martha Kennedy
R. R. Harriman
Grand Lodge
Democratic Club Elects Officers At Water Street Meeting
The Young Men's Democratic Club in Massachusetts held its annual meeting at 7 Water Street Yesterday. Judge John W. Corcoran presided as president. Officers elected were President John W. Corcoran Secretary Francis L. Coolidge and Treasurer Edwin Sheafe both from Boston.
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Water Street
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Massachusetts
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Francis L. Coolidge
Boston
Edwin Sheafe
East Boston Knights Elect Officer
At the December meeting of the Excelsior Council Knights of Columbus Bart Boston the following officers were elected for the year 1001 Grand knight John A Mckenna deputy grand knight J J Morley chaplain T F Rice financial secretary G W A Bradlee recording secretary J J Murphy treasurer Sonn Brant warden W J Ferguson inside guard J F Connolly outside guard J J Fenelon lecturer J Murphy advocate J J Douglass board of trustees Ww 8 Keany M J Gallagher John F Cowens Peter ONeill P J Glynn delegates to State convention G K J A McKenna P G ik J EB Hagan alternates P Gg K J J Corrigen Anselmo Martin
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East Boston Knights
Excelsior Council
Knights of Columbus
Bart Boston
John A. Mckenna
J. J. Morley
T. F. Rice
G. W. A. Bradlee
J. J. Murphy
Sonn Brant
W. J. Ferguson
J. F. Connolly
J. J. Fenelon
Co. J. Murphy
J. J. Douglass
Keany
M. J. Gallagher
John F. Cowens
Peter O'Neill
P. J. Glynn
G. K
G. K. J. A. McKenna, P. G. Ik, J. EB. Hagan; Alternates—P. Gg
K. J. J. Corrigen
Anselmo Martin
Division 59 Ball Tonight at Union Park Hall
The annual Division 59 ball of A. O. N. is held this evening at Union Park Hall with guests including Congressman Naphen and officials Hon. James A. Gallivan Hon. Michael W. Norris Hon. T. W. Flood Hon. John A. Ryan and Hon. W. J. Cronin.
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Division 59
Union Park Hall
Congressman Naphen
James A. Gallivan
Michael W. Norris
T. W. Flood
John A. Ryan
W. J. Cronin
Return to First Principles Favors Democratic Rehabilitation
Former President Cleveland argues in an Atlanta Journal interview that the Democratic party needs a return to first principles and rehabilitation on Democratic lines. He says voters abandoned democracy before the last election and urges Democrats nationwide to restore old-time doctrines for future victories.
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Cleveland
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Princeton
N. J
Democratic Party
Rev John Cummins Silver Jubilee Banquet at Vendome
About 100 guests attended a banquet at the Hotel Vendome in Boston last evening honoring Rev. John F. Cummins of Sacred Heart Church Roslindale for twenty five years as a priest. Speakers praised his scholarship, generosity, and service to parishioners, with tributes from Holy Cross College, St Edwards Classical Institute, and Charlestown officials. An original ode and musical pieces complemented the program.
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John F. Cummins
Sacred Heart Church
Roslindale
Hotel Vendome
James R. Murphy
Joseph H. O’neil
O'Neil
Edward Connolly
A. M
St. Edward’s Classical Institute
Father Connolly
Father Cummins
Boston College
John
John F. Quirk
Father Cumming
Joseph F. Hanselman
Holy Cross Colege
Holy Cross College
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Boston
Charlestown
Jubilarian
Cummins
Pre
Roxbury
Thomas A. Mullen
Quincy
Louisiana Blackbirds
Grafton Cushing
Henry V. Cunningham
Corisy Wardner
Katherine Conway
Michael J. Dwyer
Sandy Chapman
Lawrence B. O’connor
Joseph H. O'Neil
John B. Holleran
John F. James
E. Peabody Gerry
John A. Sullivan
Presho
James L. Duffy
Ombridge James Oiver
Aurice Dineen
Malden
Rogers Scannell
T. A. Bresnahan
John F. Lannan Corks H. Sheehan
John M. Costello
Edgar C. Jaters
D. J. Danahy
Michael T. Curley
Thomas F. Taff
Be Quigley
Frank C. Bradman
Michael McGarthy
Joseph H. Moore
John J. Rogers
Worcester
Mass
John A. Ryan
Patrick A. Manning
Francis J. Donohue
Henry
Edward Cummins
Tuskegee Acknowledges Contributions After Meeting
Acknowledgement of contributions received following the recent Tuskegee meeting. Local organizers express gratitude to donors and supporters for their input and financial support enabling ongoing projects and community initiatives.
Cercle Francais Harvard Delivers Laughing Debut
The Cercle Francais of Harvard staged Crispin Medecin and Un Jeune Hommes Presse at Brattle Hall Cambridge last night delivering entertaining plays. Mrs Haviland mother of Paul Haviland who stars in the second play died in France prompting quick casting changes. Dixey resumed Colordeau and Champollion, replacing Haviland, stepped in with one day’s notice to fill the lead. The faculty supported the cast and the performance was lively and well received.
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Cercle Francais
Harvard
Crispin Medecin
UN Jeune Hommes Presse
Brattle Hall
Cambridge
Haviland
Paul Haviland
France
Dixey
Colordeau
Champollion
Crispin
Atlanta Mayor Arrested For Drunkenness
Atlanta Georgia December 17 mayor James G Woodward of the city was arrested and confined in the police barracks on a drunkenness charge. Earlier the City Council and Board of Aldermen had threatened impeachment over prior intoxication but postponed action after he promised to curb drinking.
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Atlanta
James G. Woodward
City’ Council
Board of Aldermen
Woodward
Senate Session Briefly Open as Treaty Debate Dominates
Washington Dec 17 The Senate met in open session for about an hour with the rest of the day consumed in executive session over the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Mr Chandler of New Hampshire stirred a minor flap by again trying to move a Montana senatorial resolution. The effort was futile. No other legislative business occurred beyond routine matters.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
N. H
Montana
Booker T. Washington Speaks at Sanders Theatre Crown Event
Sanders Theatre hosted an evening with Booker T. Washington, applauded by Tuskegee School of Alabama leader SPOLETO and college chaplain Professor Peabody presiding. Washington discussed the arrival of Black Americans, noting their desire and paid passage, and described postwar industrial progress and alumni achievements across twenty seven states.
Textile Operatives Forms American Federation in Washington
Representatives from about twenty five textile organizations from New England cities including Fall River New Bedford and Lowell met in Washington to establish the American Federation of Textile Operatives. The gathering drew participants from Rhode Island and New Hampshire to unite the regional labor groups.
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Washington
New England
American Federation of Textile Operatives
Fall River
New Bedford
Lowell
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Chelsea Minstrel Show Opens Veterans Event
Two Winnisimmet Veteran Firemen Association members presented an entertainment in Association Hall Chelsea last evening. The program featured an en wynbie minstrel and vaudeville act with M L Young as interlocutor, B B C. Clifford and George Powers on the bone end, and William Burke and William Jordan on tambos.
Methodists Meet in Massachusetts Union Banquet and Elections
The Methodist Social Union of Massachusetts held its annual meeting at the American House with about 150 members present. Officers elected for the coming year include Avery Rand of Newton as president, Curtis G. Metzler of Boston as first vice president, Rev Wilbur N. Mason of Cambridge as second vice president, Vernon B. Sweatt of Brookline as secretary and treasurer, and directors Rev George H. Spencer Arthur H. Dennis George E. Kitaker Robert B. Ramsdell and E. H. J. Kimball.
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American House
Methodist Social Union of
Massachusetts
Comirg
Avery Rand
Newton C Ni‘re
Curtis G. Metzler
Boston
Wilbur N. Mason
Ambridge
Versnon B. Sweatt
Brookline
George H
Third Negro lynched in Booneville mob action
John Rolla, the third colored man implicated in the murder of Foy Simmons, was hanged to a tree in the courthouse yard by a mob from Ockport of about 300 men this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booneville, Ind
John Rolla
Fo.ie Simmons
Court House
Ockport
Birthday Party Honoring Maud and Louisa Georgius
A birthday gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnlie at 20 West Street West Everett to honor Maud Georgius on her 19th birthday and Miss Louisa Georgius.
Accident on railcar causes severe leg injury
A person attempting to board a train fell under the front wheels and suffered a severe leg injury before the vehicle could be brought to a stop. Emergency responders attended the scene and secured medical care. No further details on identity or exact location are available in the readable text.
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Wis
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