Heavy Hog Man Fights Gambling Taint in Great Barrington
Ambrose Overhiser, organizer of reform clubs, protests a hog weight guessing contest as gambling. A local druggist faced a court warning over a coal hod guessing gift scheme, which was withdrawn. Overhiser targets church fairs next, urging crackdown on take a chance solicitors. Great Barrington braces for a possible crackdown on gambling at public events.
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Great Barrington
Dee
Ambrose Overhiser
G. Will Platt
Overhiser
Harvard Tuition Reform Targets Lazy Students with Penalties
The Harvard corporation plans a new tuition scheme for spring term: $150 yearly, five courses in freshman year and four in subsequent years, with $20 for each extra course. If a degree is completed in four years there is no extra cost. in three years an $80 surcharge applies. Flunked courses in later years cost $20 each to deter loafing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Harvard Corporation
Police Intercept Big North 1 3 Poker Game
A seven handed draw poker game at 20 Moon Street ended when police arrived from an upstairs room. The raid halted the game as players scrambled and surrendered the pot. Arrests named John Matheson Fred Benson James Eagen Ernest Cowper Jacob Thomson Harold Matheson and Christopher Falck.
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Moon Street
John Matheson
Fred Benson
James Eagen
Ernest Cowper
Jacob Thomson
Harold Matheson
Christopher Falck
Jocko Carnes Sets Off for California Paper Run
Jocko Carnes the Piealley news boy sails for a Boston funded trip toward Baltimore then California via Key West. He aims to earn funds by selling papers with Detroit as a past stop and notes rival Jerry Watson’s mayoral defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocko
Carnes
Champeen
Piealley
Boston
Baltimore
California
Key West
Detroit
Jerry Watson
Jerry
Jack London Arrives in Boston to Lecture on Socialism
Accompanied by his bride, Jack London arrives in Boston as guest of Dr. George W. Galvin. The author and socialist leader plans lectures at Tremont Temple and Harvard Union to persuade students at Harvard Tech Tufts Simmons and Wellsley to study socialism and middle-class rights. He recalls a past as a voluntary tramp and warns of corporate power, urging majority rule and social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
Jack London
Intercollegiate Socialist Society
Boston
George W. Galvin
Buffalo
Harvard
Tech
Tufts
Simmons
Wellesley
London
Tremont Temple
Harvard Union
Faneuil Hall
Man and Woman Die on Street in Sudden Heart Failure
Two sudden deaths reported to Station 5 police followed heart failure. Walter Long, 60, collapsed opposite 711 Tremont street while crowds were leaving church. He died en route to City Hospital after being found insensible and taken from 15 Winchester street to the morgue. Kate Doherty, 56, a servant at 232 West Canton street, died at about 3 30 a m with heart failure diagnosed by Dr Pike.
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Walter Long
Tremont Street
Long
Winchester Street
McDonald
Kate Doherty
West
Canton Street
Pike
Despondent lodger Olaf Degenberg kills himself in East Boston
Olaf Degenberg 50 hanged himself to a bedpost in his room at 148 Bremen street East Boston. He was found at 7 30 by Richard Perry keeper of the lodging house. He was out of work and despondent. Officers Anderson and Kelley removed the body to Lane's undertakers and notified the medical examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Degenberg
Bremen Street
Boston
Richard Perry
Anderson
Kelley
Lane
Young mother swallows vial of muriatic acid
Mrs Bridget McDonald aged 36 of 3 Nonquit street Roxbury swallowed a three ounce vial of muriatic acid while her husband slept. He awoke to her pain and summoned a physician who treated her with an emetic and she was taken to City Hospital. Doctors believe she will recover and the act is thought to be accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget McDonald
Nonquit Street
Roxbury
Woman Takes Poison in Bed. Campbell Family Tragedy
Susan Campbell 34, wife of laborer God frey Campbell, of 71 East Dedham Street, attempted suicide by taking six pills at 9 am while in bed and died later. No reason given beyond alleged denial of the week's pay by her husband. She leaves four children, oldest 11, youngest 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Campbell
Godfrey Campbell
East Dedham Street
City Hospital
Prof Orris of Princeton Dies in Harrisburg at 70
Professor S Stanhope Orris emeritus of Princeton University died in Harrisburg at age 70 after a three year illness.
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Orris
Princeton
Harrisburg
Penn
S. Stanhope Orris
Princeton University
United States
Brookline Man Unearths Rich Gold Mine
Despatches from Kenora Ontario report Anthony Blum of 1483 Beacon Street Brookline has made phenomenal discoveries of gold in a mine he operates in the Manitou district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenora
Ont
Anthony Blum
Beacon Street
Brookline
Manitou
Laurentian Mine Realizes Record Gold Assays
Boston financier Mr. Blum reports prospecting results from the Laurentian mine near Rat Portage showing ore assays as high as 300000 dollars per ton. Descriptions speak of walls of glittering gold lining the main shaft cuts and large ore chunks with gold dominating quartz. Blum bought the property 12 years ago for two dollars an acre, formed a company, and now refuses stock offerings.
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Blum
Rat Portage
Boston
Brookline
Central Labor Union Opposes Ironclads Preservation and Petitions
The Boston Central Labor Union denounces any plan to destroy the frigate Constitution and donates $5 to its preservation fund. It also asks the school committee to support a permanent home for an evening drawing school and to honor John Vincent with a memorial service in February.
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the Central Labor Union
United States
Massachusetts
Bonaparte
Boston Central Labor Union
Henry Abrahams
Central Labor Union
Boston
Board of Schoolhouse Commissioners
John Vincent
Labor unions elect leaders in Boston trades unions
Yesterday in Boston unions selected officers across multiple locals. The Boston Bartenders Union 77 named John D. O'Brien as president and listed a slate of officers and delegates to a New England convention. Other unions including Longshoremen, Boiler Makers, and Steamship Clerks announced new presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and delegates.
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Boston
Boston Bartenders’ Union 77
John D. O’brien
John J. Quinn
John J. Galvin
Martin J. Mattimoe
John P. Sweeney
James J. English
John T. Downey
Thomas A. Walker
Robert H. Carney
Thomas F. Kelley
John W. Conley
Thomas F. Mooney
Thomas J. Walsh
William H. Andrews
Robert A. Callahan
Thomas F. Dunn
James E. Hickey
Richard W. Kennedy
New England
William B. Kirkpatrick
Hioh
Union
M. Spinelli
BK. Angelone
A. Dagnino
D. D’alessandro
Expressmen’s Union
George Hooton
Rudolph Dickey
Ralph Lill
Daniel J. Keefe
John J. Griffin
Transatlantic Steamship Clerks’ Assembly
R. of
M. A. Lindsay
L. M. Hennessy
W. Connors
J. Kelly
C. Stowell
George McKenzie
J. McNally
Daniel J. Lynch
James Brown
Edward King
A. G. Morris
Boiler Makers’ Union
William Courser
Peter Shelmar
William F. Irwin
Daniel B. McInness
Andrew Higgins
Thomas OC. Flanagan
Knights of Walor
John R. Dalton
Patrick M. Rich
John J. Hennebury
William Woods
Michael Dullen
Foundry Workers’ Union 23
Thomas McCabe
Thomas Shields
James Burke
James Lannon
John Kane
Labor Notes: Labor union activity and officer nominations
Alderman-elect Fred J Kneeland returned from a Memphis convention as $300 was donated for organizing. District Lodge 19 reports 80 percent membership growth with 32 delegates from MA RI NH. Sand and Tip Cart Drivers union names officers and ML Reidy speaks on AFLAC achievements. Boston Team Drivers union lists officers and trustees while allocating $25 to Carney Hospital and $15 to a needy United Miners member.
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Fred J. Kneeland
New England
International Brotherhood
Memphis
Peter H. MecNeally
Chester Brown
Dennis F. Donovan
Richard Rugg
Michael J. Reidy
Commercial Telegraphers
Marble Cutters and Letters Helpers
American Federation of Labor
Boston Team Drivers
Yevt Ordey
William Hartnett
William O'Nell
M. J. O'Donnell
Thomas Devan
Patrick Flynn
James J. Shea
Frank X. Brown
Patrick O'Day
Jeremiah J. Murray
William Freeman
Nat J. Lannon
Hebert Johnson
Andrew Mahoney
William Brown
Timothy J. McCarthy
Danilel J. Tobin
James A. Duffy
James F. Grady
John J. Buckley
John M. Gillespie
Charles McPherson
Frank F. Sullivan
Joseph Hunt
Edward B. Hicks
Carney Hospital
United Miners’ Union
Printing strike set to begin in Portland tomorrow
In Portland on December 17 the Typographical Union plans an eight hour day strike starting tomorrow morning. Employers express confidence in filling vacancies, while printers anticipate victory.
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Portland
Reading family receives donated clothing box
A large clothing box sent by Mrs. William A. Day of Vineyard Haven was forwarded to Mrs. Walkup and her Reading family on Franklin Street. The donation follows a prior newspaper notice describing the family’s strained circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Day
Vineyard Haven
Forefathers Day Observed by Boylston YM Union
The Young Men's Christian Union of Boylston Street held Forefathers Day with a male quartet and baritone W. W. Walker. Rev. Lewis B. Bates delivered an address on whether forefathers knew they founded world-wide liberty of conscience.
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Young Men's Christian Union of
Boylston Street
W. W. Walker
Lewis B. Bates
East Boston
Bates
Laxa tive Bromo Quinine Sold Worldwide
Travellers in Japan and other countries can obtain Laxa tive Bromo Quinine from any druggist. Boxes bear K E W GROVE signature as the product brand mark.
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Japan
K. E. W. Grove
Hyde Park Board of Trade Cancels Its Ball
Hyde Park Board of Trade cancels the planned charity ball set for Dec 20 after internal questions and public scrutiny. The ball committee thanks subscribers, encloses treasurer’s check, and cites desire to avoid publicity and disgraceful scenes in town. Editor Victor M Weil denies threats and vows to remain, while petitions demand legal action for alleged libel. Police report no further demonstrations at Weil’s home or business.
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Hyde Park Board OF Trade
Hyde Park
Board of Trade
Victor M. Weil
Asa P. French
Weil
French
The
Commonwealth
Well
Boom in Trade to Philippines
Washington reports that based on 10 months ending in October 1905, the U S commerce with the Philippine Islands is expected to reach about 20 million dollars for the calendar year 1905, up from 15 million in 1904 and much higher than earlier years.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Philippine Islands
Daughter of Joe Manley Weds Ex Cambridge Man
Miss Harriet Manley daughter of the late Joseph H. Manley wed George V. S. Michaelis of New York formerly from Cambridge Massachusetts. The ceremony took place at the Manley residence on Stone Street Augusta Maine with Rev Harrison B. Wright of Philadelphia officiating and only immediate family in attendance.
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Augusta
Harriet Manley
Joseph H. Manley
George V. S. Michaelis
New York
Cambridge
Mass
Manley
Stone Street
City
Harrison B. Wright
Philadelphia
Anglo German interests push atente support in Berlin meeting
A 2000 member commercial meeting at the Boerse backed an Anglo-German atente. The resolution will be sent to Prince Von Buelow Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Lord Avebury.
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Berlin
Boerse
Prince von Buelow
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Lord Avebury
Two Women With Famous Names Arrested In Boston
Maggie Mitchell and Mary Anderson, two young women who do not resemble the actresses they bear names of, were taken in by Joy Street officers yesterday. They had no home and will appear in court this morning after arrests near North Station and Bowdoin Square.
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Maggie Mitchell
Mary Anderson
Joy Street
North Station
Bowdoin Square
Revolution in Transcaucasia reports barricaded streets
Dispatch from Batum in Kutais government reports an outbreak of revolution with barricaded streets and fierce fighting. Military action involved artillery and many casualties include Ottoman subjects. Similar unrest noted in Poli and Kutals.
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Constantinople
Batum
Kutais
Transcaucasia
Poli
Kutals
Gallinger Pushes Ship Subsidy Bill in Senate
The Senate will adjourn for Christmas next Thursday. Senator Gallinger plans to push the merchant marine bill as unfinished business to be pressed when Congress reconvenes, aiming to align with House wishes without yielding Christmas consideration.
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Gallinger
Washington
Senat
House
Senator Gallinger
Congress
Week in the House Focuses on Insurance Control and Panama Aid
In Washington on December 17 the House plans four days before holiday adjournment to continue debate on federal insurance control and to complete the Panama emergency appropriation. Many members will not wait until Thursday to return home for the holidays.
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Washington
Panama
Milan Arrest Ties NY Youth to $5000 Theft
Milan police report Frederick Bachmann a 19 year old from New York was arrested as an accomplice in a theft involving five thousand dollars. The arrest highlights ongoing cross border crime activity and local law enforcement cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Frederick Bachmann
New York
Shell explode in Somerville school shocks students
George Scalley 14 attempted to fire a blank revolver cartridge during study hour at Pope School. A cartridge misfire injured his thumb and forefinger and also hurt assistant principal Miss Blanche G Klaney as she escorted him. He is confined at home.
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Pope
Somerville
George Scalley
Blanche G. Klaney
Miss Blood
Southworth
Sculley
G. M. Wordsworth
Miss Klaney
Girl escapes guardians then found by patrolman
Maida Esktedt, 27, of Union avenue Jamaica Plain, eluded her worried guardians after a severe illness left her weakened. A general alarm was sent by Lieutenant Sullivan and she was located on Eliot street by a patrolman near midnight and returned to the station.
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Maida Esktedt
Union Avenue
Jamaica Plain
Sullivan
Eliot Street
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Hub
Will
Boston & Albany
Boston Common
Chickering
Ontario
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OLD South Building
Columbus Avenue
Teakt
Labor Unions
LABOR
Post
Philippines
Joe
Bachmann
WM. C. Grecor
Washington ST
Bromfield ST
Shell Exploin School Rod
David J. Ingraham
David J
Ingraham
Oxford
James M. Solomon
Beacon ST
J.s.waterman &Sons
Dudley Street
Tel. Roxbury
Bonner
John
Rose Bonner
Central Street
St. Catherine’s Church
J. Newman & Sons Corp
Tremont St
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