Pardoned Fall River Man To Spend Christmas With Family
W. H. Hathaway, a Fall River cotton broker convicted in 1893 for false entries, has been pardoned after serving four years of a seven year sentence. The executive council and Governor approved, with ex-Representative Slade likely to present the pardon at Charlestown Prison. Hathaway, now healthier and heavier, will be released when requisition is processed and will leave in prison garb for a civilian suit and free life.
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W. H. Hathaway
Fall River
Charlestown
Hathaway
Executive Council
Mr. Hathaway
Warden Bridges
Post
Slade
Trial Verdict Expected in Norfolk Murder Case
The Norwegian cook John Andersen faces a jury for the murder of mate Saunders aboard the Olive Pecker schooner. The judge instructed a guilty or not guilty verdict with no option for manslaughter, as Andersen dramatically protested his innocence before bailiffs.
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Norfolk
John Andersen
Olive Pecker
Mate Saunders
Andersen
White
Goff
McIntosh
Major Biscuit Firms Announce Sharp Price Hike
The American Biscuit and Manufacturing Company the New York Biscuit Company and United States Biscuit Company announce a general price advance. Harris & Holmes also report higher pricing with increases up to 30 percent on some brands. Retail prices remain largely unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Biscuit and Manufacturing Company
New York Biscuit Company
United States Biscuit Company
New York Company
Harris & Holmes
Gages Defence For Annexation Over Gold Standard
Secretary Gage defends his financial bill against Nashville labor resolutions as he writes to President Gompers. He argues the gold standard harms workers and urges reconsideration while acknowledging potential ignorance in debates. The article also reports Boot and Shoe Club views on Hawaii annexation with speeches by Boutwell, Storey, Belknap, and Gilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
the Federation of Labor
Gage
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Hawaii
Uncle Sam
Boot and Shoe Club
Young’s Hotel
George S. Boutwell
Moorfield Storey
George E. Belknap
Gorham D. Gilman
New England
Charles P. Shillaker
Sandwich Islands
St. Thomas
San Domingo
England
America
Aswe
Hawaiia
Belknap
Islands
Pacific
Honolulu
San Francisco
Island Republic
Washington
Republic of Hawai
Massachusetts Reform Club
Cleveland
China
Mr. Gilman
Storey
Woman Said to Have Kidnapped 4-Year-Old Boy
Detectives in New York and Brooklyn searched outbound Sound steamers and northbound trains for Viola Swansborne in connection with the suspected kidnapping of Ernest Westfall, the 4-year-old son of her divorced husband Arthur Westfall. Dr. Albert Warner indicated the mother may have headed to Boston where relatives reside. The abduction occurred earlier today.
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New York
Brooklyn
Viola Swansborne
Albert Warner
Ernest
Arthur Westfall
Warner
Boston
Man Sues McCarty For 3000 Damages Over Leg Injury
Morrison sues John McCarty liquor dealer for 3000 for pain from a broken left leg suffered during a July 17 incident at 1361 Dorchester Avenue. Judge Dunbar presided in a jury-waived Superior Court session after Morrison says he was forcibly ejected. McCarty says a different man caused the trouble outside the saloon. Morrison was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdick Morrison
John McCarty
Hquor
McCarty
Dorchester Avenue
Dunbar
Superior Court
Morrison
No Leniency for Brown at Cranston Prison
NO LENIENCY FOR BROWN PROVIDENCE R I Dec 22 Burglar James A Brown of Cambridge Mass will be shown no leniency at Cranston prison now that he is back behind the bars If he feigns insanity again he will be given the padded cell He is in a desperate frame of mind says he is surely in for a long term now and insists he is an opium fiend and crazy No one he says but a lunatic would have written back to Cranston jail in his own handwriting making an appointment with a fellow criminal
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Providence
R. IL
James A. Brown
Cambridge
Mass
Cranston Prison
Cranston Jail
Funeral for Washington Hesing Held at Holy Name Cathedral
Washington Hesing ex postmaster of Chicago and editor in chief of the Illinois Staatz Zeitung had funeral services today at the Cathedral of the Holy Name after private rites at his residence. The services followed his death and reflected his prominent roles in Chicago civic and German press circles.
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Chicago
Washington Hesing
Illinois Staatz Zettung
Cathedral of the Holy Name
Feast of Lights Chonuka Event at Bald win Place Halls
A children's chonuka festival was held last evening under B'nai Zion Educational Society at Bald win Place Halls. Rabbi M S Margolis and Albert A Gingberg spoke on the holiday's significance. About three children were entertained with a concert and vocal solos. Toy presents were distributed.
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B'nai Zion Educational Society
Baldwin Place Halls
Judas Maccabeus
M.S. Margolis
Albert A. Gingberg
Christmas gift ideas for home cleaning devices
Suggests practical presents for wives or mothers in law featuring a No. 1 Eclipse ball bearing wringer or a Bissell carpet sweeper. Includes contact for American Wringer Company at 77 and 79 Franklin Street, advertising repair specialty.
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American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Illiterate comedian called top on American stage in Boston gathering
At Parker House the New England Woman's Press Association hosted Elizabeth Merritt Gosse's program. Henry Haynie praised dramatic arts, cited Francis Wilson's lack of theatre study, and called the most popular comedian next to Jefferson very illiterate. The evening featured music, dancing, and a tour of Keith's theatre for guests.
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New England Woman’s Press Association
Parker House
Elizabeth Merritt Gosse
May Alden Ward
Spain
Italy
Russia
Germany
Austria
Sweden
Haynie
B. F. Keith
Francis Wilson
Joseph Jefferson
Keith
A. S. Kerr
Miss Monaghan
Justine McNaughton
Ora Hanson
Lilla Wiles Wyman
W.S. Butler
Emily Selinger
Winslow
Shapleigh
Mary Lincoln
E. F. Pratt
Burrell
Elizabeth
Grace White
Minot
E. P. Shaw
No Reciprocity Talks Stall US Germany Trade Talks
Washington reports reciprocity negotiations with Germany are effectively suspended and unlikely to yield concessions under current law. The only possible treaty would cut duties on some German products by 20 percent, a change with limited impact for sugar. Talks with France are also at a standstill while Britain West Indies discussions move slowly.
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Washington
United States
Germany
France
Great Britain
British West Indies
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted For Piles Treatment
An advertorial urges prompt treatment for first signs of piles to prevent serious diseases such as fistula ulcers and fissures. It claims Pyramid Pile Cure cures all forms of piles and is used in medical operations, sold by druggists at 50 cents to $1 per package with a free book offer from Pyramid Co Marshall Michigan.
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Geo. C. Goodwin & CO
Hanover
Woodward’s Horticultural Hall
Price Drug Store
Tremont Street
Bromfield St
Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
Albion, Mich
Winkelmann & Brown Drug CO
Essaltimere
Rid
Sailor Murders in Japan Sparking U.S. Anger
Two American sailors, Montgomery killed in Yokohama on Sept 2 and Epps slain in Nagasaki this month, were reportedly murdered by boatmen and thrown overboard. Some arrests made, but killers remain at large. U.S. officials urge full inquiry.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Montgomery
Yokohama
Epps
Nagasaki
State Department
Christmas Service at Tremont Temple
A special Christmas service is held at Tremont Temple on Friday December 24 at 7 45 PM in the main auditorium. The Tremont Temple boys choir will sing carols and the Rev Dr Lorimer will give the address. Public cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Tremont Temple Boys’ Choir
Lorimer
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New Bedford Cotton Broker
Yukon Road
Spokane
Klondike
Telegraph Survey
Jackson
Brainard
Subsistence Department of the Army
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Yukon
Merriam
Department of Columbia
L. H. Rucker
Fourth Cavalry
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Yukon River
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Lapland
Frederick R. Marvin
Western Union Telegraph Company
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Ray
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Dr. Jackson
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Liverpool
Devere
Prige
KE. A. Pegrenot
Rockport
Foxas
A. Johnson
Almos
Ge& J Hngon & & CO
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A.m.mcphail Piano Co
Washington St
Hollis ST
GAGES
Federation of Labor
Boot and Shoo Club
Young's
President Gompers
The
Shillaber
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Hesing
Hood
Feast OF
Henry Haynie
Jefferson
Wilson
New England Piano Co
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Cranlyttees
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
Rcom
Goddard Credit Co
Resey Eee
Rte
Larrabee’s
Tremont Row
Wilson Brothers
Vilas—Garland
Concord
Loren B. Macdonald
Reveival Madden Vilas
Minneapolis, Minn
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Spear
George W. Spear
Shawmut Church
West Crookline
Tremont Streets
Allard
Dorchester
Charles F. R. Allard
Mernix
Thomas J
Mary
Michael Mernin
Peters
Roxbury
Dee
Honora J
Alexander Peters
John
Honora Lynch
Magee
Jamaica Plain
William Magee
Peter Parley Street
Finn
East Boston
Frank
Catherine Finn
Ndon Street
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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