Massive Leavitt pump engine planned for Dorchester sewer
Dorchester's Cow Pasture sewage station will get a triple expansion beam and fly wheel Leavitt type pumping engine. It operates two single acting pumps with vertical cylinders and a wet well suction. The design includes a sturdy entablature with four columns, independent foundation pier, and heavy protective coverings. Steam pressure 18.5 psi, head 37 to 43 ft, normal speed 17 rpm, with detailed cylinder sizes and weights totaling about 1,500,000 pounds.
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Dorchester
Portuguese Union Elects New Officers and Banquet Planned
At a meeting last night the Portuguese Union elected President L. G. Pinto Vice President Agib V. Bizarra Secretary J. Carvalho Treasurer Manuel Aceres Financial Secretary George Medeiros. An installation and banquet will be held next Tuesday evening at 123 Blackstone street.
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L. G. Pinto
Agib V. Bizarra
J. Carvalho
Manuel Aceres
George Medeiros
Blackstone Street
De Armond Introduces Philippines Resolution in House
Representative De Armond of Missouri introduced a resolution declaring US purpose in the Philippines. It cites the Declaration of Independence and states federal power cannot rule colonial dependencies. It opposes retention and pledges aid for Philippine independence once a stable government is established.
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Washington
de Armond
Missouri
United States
Philippines
Roberts Refuses Testimony In Utah Polygamy Hearing
Congress Hearings reveal allegations that Rep. Roberts used a physician wife staff to aid his large polygamous family. Witnesses describe meetings aboard trains and social introductions as evidence. The committee will continue with hearings after the holidays with more Utah witnesses.
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Washington
Roberts
Utah
Lentz
Ohio
Miles
Salt Lake City
Maggie Shipp-Roberts
Shipp-Roberts
Dr. Shipp
Sho
Dr. Roberts
Congress
S. B. Wishard
Wishard
Maria Cc. McDougall
Butte
Mont
Mr. Miers
Mr. Roberts
T. J. Brandon
Celia Dibble Roberts
B. H. Roberts
Louisa Roberts
Margaret Shipp Roberts
Temple
Senate councils January start for financial bill action
Senate will begin consideration of the Republican drafted financial measure on January 4 after recess. Aldrich says he will push the bill to passage soon. West notes minority views not reflected in the committee report. W V Allen takes oath as Nebraska senator. Senate confirms several nominations including customs collectors postmasters and an industrial commissioner member.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Rk L
Finance Committee
Vestersay
House
West
W. V. Allen
Poynter
Nebraska
Collectors of Customs
E. Banks
District of
York
A. R. Day
Bangor
W. Wight
Waldoboro
E. P. Nute
New Hampshire
Albert Clarke
Massachusetts
Industrial Commission
C. H. Cummings
Attleboro
W. L. Lathrop
Ore
H. S&s. Moore
Hudson
L. W. Davis
East Jaffrey
Admiral Sampson Returns to Boston With Cold
Rear Admiral W. T. Sampson has re turned to Boston somewhat under the weather after contracting a cold.
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Admiral Sampson
W. T. Sampson
Boston
Free treatment demonstrations for the deaf continued at Boston
Wilson's illustrated evening lecture at 18 Boylston street showcases free treatment results for deafness. Cases include J P Scott Waltham Lexington James Carroll Boston and others. Demonstrations continue Tuesdays at 7 45 with free eye and ear exams during office hours 10–4 weekdays 10–12 Sundays and holidays 7–8 evenings. office closed Christmas.
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Addie Crosby
Main St
Nashua
N. H
Clarence Cole
Woburn
Mass
Boylston Street
Boston
New York
Fifth Avenue
Debutante Angie Willets Leaves Convent Life for Society
Miss Angie Willets daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Willets of Brooklyn made her second society debut in New York amid a shift from convent life to social rounds. She wore red for her debut gown reflecting a bold change from earlier white attire and the era of quiet devotion to the world she now greets.
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New York
Manhattan
Angie Willets
Edward Willets
Brooklyn
Miss Willets
Has He A Wife
New York broker Jack Hay questions his matrimonial status amid reports of a marriage to Lillie Menzies. His father confirms the marriage and a certificate was shown, though Hay doubts its validity and says he has no plan yet. The Keeley Institute interview discussed potential annulment and future actions.
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New York
Jack Hay
Lillie Menzies
Round
Keeley Institute
White Plains
Jack
Menzies
Mrs Livermore Celebrates 79th Birthday Quietly at Home
Mary A Livermore marked her 79th birthday in Melrose with quiet family visits and flowers. Grandchildren Mamie, Iathei, and Master John Norris brought breakfast and gifts while letters and a palm from the Council of Jewish Women arrived. She hopes for peace and a stronger abolitionist Fourth of July celebration alongside children’s joy.
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Mary A. Livermore
Hame
Melrose
Council of Jewish Women
Sultan's son in law flees with jewels to Marseilles
In Constantinople on December 19 Mahmud Pacha, the Sultan's son in law, fled with his wife's jewels and a large sum of money by steamer to Marseilles. The French foreign minister is asked to secure his arrest on arrival. Reports suggest Mahmud may be involved in a plot to assassinate the Sultan.
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Constantinople
Mahmud Pacha
Marseilles
M. Debcayse
Mahmud
To Curb La Grippe in Two Days
Health ad promises rapid relief from grippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Claims medical refund if cure fails. Patter includes garbled promo text and stray brand mentions. No verifiable details or credible attribution.
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Gruggis
Raiding Baby Carriages Confession in Bridgeport Crime
Mary Flipper 18 confesses to raiding baby buggies for Christmas money in Bridgeport with ally Annie Lognick also 18 in New York disposing of the loot. The two admitted stealing Christmas packages from unattended prams while shoppers were out.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Mary Flipper
Annie Lognick
New York
Bride Faints As Man Is Charged On Eve Of Honeymoon
Robert Elder faces breach of promise charges in S ing Sing as Justice Stuart Baker prepared to wed him to Ida Simmons. The bride Ida Simmons fainted. Mattie Etts alleges Elder is bound to marry her instead.
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Sing Sing
Robert Elder
Justice of the Peace
Stuart Baker
Ida Simmons
Mattie Etts
Elder
House Debates Manila Policy and Commerce Curbs
In Washington on December 19 the House sat two hours as President’s message sections were distributed. Grow spoke in defense of the Philippines policy while Bell of Colorado critiqued the administration’s economic remarks. The Interstate Commerce Commission granted railroads extra time to fit safety equipment. Senator Jones called a February 22 Democratic committee meeting to plan the national convention next summer. Lovering of Massachusetts was named chairman for the Daniel Webster statue unveiling set for January 18, 1909.
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Washington
Grow
Philippines
Bell
Colorado
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Representative Lovering
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
War Between Slav and Saxon Predicted in Chicago Speech
Rev. Albert E. Dunning of Boston warned at the Chicago Congregational Club that a future clash among Christians may pit Latin, Slavonic, and Saxon forms. He suggested the conflict could be over ideas or could turn to bayonets and bullets.
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Chicago
Albert E. Dunning
Boston
The
Congregationalist
Chicago Congregational Club
Palmer House
Cree
Bailey Receives Five Year Sentence for Bank Falsification
In Concord New Hampshire Harry F Bailey former cashier of the Colebrook National Bank pleaded nolo contendere to falsifying bank reports and was sentenced to five years in jail local court officials reported today.
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Concord
N. H
Harry F. Bailey
Colebrook National Bank
Omega Oil Philosophy Sparks Public Call for Honest Druggists
In a bold grievance, a speaker denounces drug store owners who push rival remedies over Omega Oil, accusing bosses of exploiting customers for profit. The writer urges shoppers to favor reputable pharmacists and asserts Omega Oil provides genuine relief while others fail. The piece ends with a harsh label for dishonest dealers and loyalty to ethical practice.
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Omega Ol
Omega Oil
Intiana
Recount in Eleventh District Shifts City Lead
A statewide recount updates mayoral votes in the Eleventh District pushing Gary into the lead by 514. The Hart plurality grows to 278 as Edward W. Presho wins street commissioner by 32 votes amid ward tally shifts. Dr. Bulger loses 696 in Ward 22 yet gains citywide to a 468 vote plurality. The revised mayor and street commissioner totals follow.
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Thomas N. Hart
Edward W. Presho
Horticultural Hall
Bulger-Ernst
Bulger
Prineere
Hoert
Reemint
Presho
Puane
Duane
Wari Cones
Eeae
Abdermanic
Kaisie'si'beek
Gerry
Common Council
Election expenses filed for Ward 23 committee
Henry A. Withington treasurer of the Ward 23 Republican committee filed the campaign account with receipts of 322 dollars. City committee contributed 156 dollars while several individuals paid 25 dollars each. Disbursements totaled 263.66 dollars with 90 dollars to poll checkers and 63.60 for printing and envelopes.
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Henry A. Withington
Republican Committee
Quincy A. Shaw
Charles F. Sprague
E. P. Gerry
W H. Bowdlear
Arthur McArthur
Henry W. Dwight Read Dies in Auburndale After Illness
Henry Williams Dwight born Richmond Massachusetts March 15 18 and a Berkshire County pioneer died at his Auburndale home after apoplexy. He led the United States and Canada Express and later the American Express Company rising to top posts. Survived by widow two sons R Henry Winslow Dwight and Edwin Welles Dwight M D and two daughters E H Rudd and Fanny A Dwight.
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Henry Williams Dwight
Auburndale
Dwight
Richmond
Mass
Edwin W
Mary Sherrill Dwight
Auburn
N. Y
Henry Field
Stockbridge
A. D. Napier
Brooklyn
Berkshire County
United States & Canada Express
United States
Canada
American Express Company
Expressmen’s Mutual Benefit Association
R. Henry Winslow Dwight
National Express Company
New England
Wells, Wares & Co
Edwin Welles Dwight
M. D
Boston
E.H. Rudd
Fanny A. Dwight
President Nominates Navy Engineer-in-Chief and Post Masters
The President nominated Captain George W. Melville to be engineer-in-chief and chief of the bureau of steam engineering in the department of the navy with rank of rear admiral reappointment. Postmasters Agnes Smith Stockbridge Mess GH Seymour Monson Mass G L Minott Gardner Mass.
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Washington
George W. Melville
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Department of the Navy
Agnes Smith
Stockbridge
Mess
Seymour
Monson
Mass
G. L. Minott
Gardner, Mass
Two Dead in Mentor Tenement Fire Tragedy in New York
Early morning blazes in two five story tenements in New York killed seven people. At the Mentor building corner Third Avenue and One Hundred Second Street five Barretts and two others burned to death. The child and two adults died later in hospital from injuries. The second fire at No. 48 Tenth Avenue killed Mrs Martin Fox and her 2 1/2 year old son George. Damage at Mentor estimated around 40000 dollars.
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New York
Mentor
Third Avenue
One Hundred and Second Street
Patrick Barrett
Julia Barrett
Richard Nickerson
Mary Barrett
Barretts
Susan McAdee
Mary Farley
Tenth Avenue
Martin Fox
George
Chesapeake Is Fast Sloops Through Trials From Charlestown Yard
The Chesapeake the yard ship at Charlestown completed a full trial in Massachusetts Bay returning to a berth off the Shears after inspection by three officers. She sailed in a 20 knot breeze with sails set and made eight knots close hauled under topsails. The vessel is the most fully outfitted to leave the Charlestown yard with an ice plant electric plant and engine windlass and the crew praised its performance.
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Navy Yard
Charlestown
Massachusetts Bay
Shenandoah
Chesapeake
Loston Light
Larceny Charge Against Inspectors in Boston Case
Inspectors Wise and Morrissey were charged with larceny in a Boston incident involving 70 dollars. The report notes the case was attended to yesterday afternoon as authorities pursued the allegations.
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Wise
Morrissey
Trick Dunlavy
Boston
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