Fire Destroys Tremont Street Shops In Christmas Blaze
A blaze at 1259 Tremont Street in Abraham Tishler’s shop caused by an overheated furnace injured in smoke and spread to Michael Doherty’s liquor store and Abraham Morrison’s shop. Firemen fought the flames for hours as crews evacuated patrons and smoke choked the buildings. Losses likely exceed $3000 with extensive destruction of Christmas knick knacks and liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Tishler
Tremont Street
Tishler
Michael Doherty
Abraham Morrison
Doherty
General Demand for a Simple Laxative Remedy
The Well-Informed world has long sought a pleasant efficient liquid laxative with known value. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted gentle, prompt remedy. Buy the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co. price fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Two Historic Boston Houses Razed for Modern Blocks
At 1275 and 1281 Washington street Thomas A. Elston and Co. dismantled two old Boston houses to make way for new business blocks. One housed Isaac Sawtelle known as Yankee Doodle, and the other a once aristocratic home tied to early city leadership. Workers uncovered a secret chamber and a possible gambling room with a blind stair exit and a hidden door. Coins dated 1806 were found as the Sawtelle family history and local pride came to light amid the demolition.
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Boston
Isaac Sawtelle
Washington Street
Charles Duff
Yankee Doodle
To Prevent the Grip Laxative Brom o Quinine
Advertises a laxative treatment claiming it prevents the grip by removing the cause. Urges readers to request the full name and look for a signature of E. W. Grove. Priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Piso
Youthful Worcester pair tied to multiple break ins
State police in Worcester hold Harry Delege alias Sullivan age 21 and Harry J Prescott alias Dutton age 18 in Summer street jail for breaking entering and larceny. Detective Molt suspects they are responsible for many recent Worcester county burglaries and other parts of the state and may have used a car, Prescott being said to be an expert chauffeur.
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Worcester
State Police
Harry Delege
Sullivan
Harry J. Prescott
Dutton
Summer Street
Delege
Prescott
Robert E. Molt
Worcester County
Two Suspects Captured After Sterling Store Break In
Willie R. Mitchell heard a door smash at 9:30 PM and chased two youths. Prescott and a partner fired at officers, were tried in Clinton, fined for disturbance, with further charges and bonds. State detectives linked stolen items to Millbury and other break-ins. Bail attempts by a mysterious black-clad woman failed as police prepared more cases.
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Willie R. Mitchell
Sterling
Prescott
Mitchell
Donald Lynch
Clinton
Superior Court
Molt
Murray
Millbury
Edwin C. Putnam
Harry W. Thompson
Woman Denies Knowledge of Fisher Linked Card
Miss Irene Livingstone of 238 Beacon street Somerville says she arrived from Worcester three years ago and does not know anyone named Fisher in Boston or Holbrook avenue. She notes a card reading L. C. Fisher found in Prescott's pocket may have her name written by mistake and says she never issues printed cards beyond a few sent last Christmas.
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Molt
Blanchard
Whitinsville
Paradise
Northbridge
Worcester
A. B. Scott
Prescott
Scott
Leroy C. Fisher
Holbrook Avenue
Boston
Fisher
Irene Livingstone
Beacon Street
Somerville
Clinton
Delege
L. C. Fisher
Leroy Co. Fisher
Edward
Frank
John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle Lectures Open
Dr. John G. Coyle of New York opens the annual lecture course at Catholic Union Hall at 8 p.m. with Matthew Lyon, the Man Who Elected Jefferson. Additional talks are scheduled for January 16 and February 20.
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John G. Coyle
New York
Knights of Columbus
John Boyle O'Reilly
Catholic Union Hall
Matthew Lyon
Jefferson
Portsmouth Bank Cashier Arrested for $24 000 Falsification
Across the nation on December 18 reports note Alex B. Butt cashier of the People's Bank of Portsmouth arrested on a warrant charging falsification to the extent of $24 000. Other items include silver purchases by the Treasury and a mob incident in Louisiana with a reward offered.
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Portsmouth
Alex B. Butt
People’s Bank of Portsmouth
Washington
Treasury
San Francisco
Denver
Philadelphia
Baton Rouge
Blanchard
Chathamville
Louisville
Louisville School Board
Illinois Central
ST. Petersburg
Anichkoff
University of St. Petersburg
Peasant League
Boston College Students Present Henry IV Tonight
Boston College students stage Henry IV this evening under dramatics instructor Joseph I Willis. Falstaff to be played by Henry P McGlinchey while Henry T Powers will portray the Prince of Wales. Daniel Sullivan and Ed OBrien also named in the cast.
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Boston College
Henry IV
Shakspere
Joseph I. Willis
A. B
Falstaff
Henry P. McGlinchey
Cambridge
Henry T. Powers
Medfield
Prince of Wales
Daniel Sullivan
Ed. O'Brien
Henry
Linehan Targets Rothwell Over City Flour Sale
Senator Frank Linehan of South Boston charged Bernard J. Rothwell with violating the law by selling 150 dollars worth of flour to the city while a member of the pauper trustees. Rothwell said the order came from Superintendent English and he halted further sales upon returning. Rothwell, a Democrat, supported the Hibbard camp and attacked Mayor Fitzgerald and Linehan during the campaign. The letter to the district attorney followed Linehan threats to take the matter to the grand jury.
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Frank Linehan
South Boston
Moran
Bernard J. Rothwell
Board of
Rothwell
English
Hibbard
Tvitzgerald
Linehan
Mr. Rothwell
Barlow Schooner Sunk by Tug Lehigh Near Chatham
The schooner Jesse Barlow owned by the Gilbert Transportation Company of Mystic Conn was sunk last night by the ocean going tug Lehigh off Chatham. The wreck lies beneath the water and poses a serious navigation menace.
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Chatham
Lehigh
Jesse Barlow
Gilbert Transportation Company
Mystic
Conn
Collision near Pollock Rip light ship injures crew
Captain Gilchrist and five men escaped a collision that cut a deep hole in the craft near the Pollock Rip light ship. The tug towed them to Vineyard Haven and onward to Connecticut. The Barlow carried 258 tons of coal to Rockland, Maine, with insurance on vessel and cargo.
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Gilchrist
Pollock Rip
Vineyard Haven
Connecticut
Barlow
Rocklam
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