Addicks Depart Boston Quietly After Lawson Encounter
Delaware gas magnate J Edward O Sullivan Addicks visited Boston on a business trip amid Lawson intrigue. He declined to meet Thomas W Lawson, saying no need for public statements. Lawson welcomed a potential meeting but later said he would not resign as president of Coastwise Transportation.
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J. Edward O'Sullivan Addicks
Tom Lawson
State Street
Mr. Addicks
Delaware Gas
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Dunbar, Rackemann & Brewster
Court Street
Young's Hotel
Addicks
New York
Eugene P. Carver
Marine Legal Firm
Carver & Blodgett
Coastwise Transportation Company
Douglas Discusses Inaugural Message and Callers at State House
Governor elect Douglas met with ex Mayor Nathan Matthews and Henry T. Schaefer to plan the Jackson day dinner on January 9. He and advisers continue to craft his inaugural message and early year legislation while noting no change to Boston police law. General Miles, in Washington, expected back to attend the dinner commemorating Jacksons New Orleans victory.
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Douglas
State House
Nathan Matthews
Henry T. Schaefer
Winchester
Boston
General Miles
Washington
General Jackson
New Orleans
Legislation to push eight hour day union wage rules
The Massachusetts State Branch AF of L will push overtime eight hour bills to the incoming legislature. It also seeks to require the Rapid Transit Commission to add eight hour work day and union wage provisions to subway contracts. The plan includes an eight hour bill for street railway carmen and labeling of prison made goods. The executive committee urged AFL to support continued assessments for Fall River textile strikes.
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Massachusetts State Branch
A. F. of L
Rapid Transit Commission
Washington Street
State Branch
Wells Memorial Building
American Federation of Labor Executive Board
Fall River
Costello Arrested After Slushy Chase on Commercial Street
Edward Costello of Everett fled from a crowd after a watch and chain were allegedly stolen from seaman Andrew Johnson in a Commercial street saloon. Patrolman Armstrong halted him with a threat to shoot, Costello tripped in the slush, and he was arrested.
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Armstrong
Healey
North End
Edward Costello
Everett
Commercial Street
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Costello
Worcester honors Thayer in annual Worcester Fur Company meeting
Worcester Mass Dec 23 Congressman John R Thayer former president of the Worcester Fur Company declined re election at the annual meeting tonight Ledyard Bill Paxton former State Senator was chosen as the new president Thayer was made honorary president for life the first ex executive to receive that honor
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Worcester
John R. Thayer
Worcester Fur Company
Ledyard Bill of Paxton
Thayer
Malden Police Meet Mayor-Elect Hastings
Malden December 23. By order of Mayor Dean the entire police force assembled in the guardroom at 5:45 pm. The officers were drawn up in line and formally introduced to Mayor-elect William A. Hastings by Mayor Dean after inspection by Chief Emerton.
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Malden
Hastings
Sioux City Swept by Flames
A major fire in Sioux City Iowa destroyed property valued over one million dollars by 11 PM with two blocks burned. The Pelletier department store area along Jackson to Third and Fourth streets suffered extensive loss including three banks and the Western Union telegraph office. One fireman died and several businesses such as Pullman Hotel, Orkin Bros and Selzer Bros were damaged or destroyed. Fire units from Omaha aided in bringing the blaze under control.
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Pelletier Department Store
Jackson and
Pierce
Third
Fourth Streets
Omaha
Western Union Telegraph Office
Massachusetts
Fourth Street
Northwestern National Bank
Selzer Bros
Wholesale Liquors
Magner & Welsh Saloon
Postal
Western Union Telegraph Companies
Western Union
Postal Company
Pullman Hotel
Johnson & Aronson
Orkin Bros
American Express Company
Warfield- Pratt-Howell Co
Horsted & Horsuth
Theodore Hecker Tailoring Company
Lynn Rail Strike Averted as Rose Reinstated
The Lynn division of the Boston and Northern Railway averted a strike after an understanding restored George A. Rose, union president, and conductor R. W. Haines. Rose said the discharge was unofficially prompted by lower officials, not company policy, and two large union meetings showed little support for a walkout. The union executive committee was authorized to pursue a formal agreement to prevent future incidents.
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Lynn
Boston & Northern Railway
George A. Rose
Union of Employees
Wilkinson
Rose
Lasters’ Hall
R. W. Haines
Melrose stable strike unlikely faces in Melrose Highlands
Melrose December 23 report says little chance of a strike by Boston & Northern motormen and conductors at the Melrose Highlands stable. Interviews reveal skepticism about stoppage and regional officials say the issue has not affected their division.
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Melrose
Boston & Northern
Melrose Highlands
Quirk's Cure for Eczema Promoted by Cuticura Remedies
A parent reports dramatic improvement in his son Owen Herbert Quirk's eczema after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He notes cleansing of sores within a month and lasting clear skin at age two years four months. The letter quotes endorsements from local contacts and lists international depots. Professor Ricker's biographical note follows about his long career in Greek and Latin teaching and Bates College origins.
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Owen Herbert Quirk
Drs
Victoria Road
Aldershot
Ricker
Lebanon
Parsonfield Seminary
Parsonfield
Dartmouth
Whitestown
N. Y
Maine State Seminary
Bates College
Death of James F. MacCushing ruled natural causes
Boston youth and Crown Hotel clerk James F. MacCushing died of cerebral hemorrhage in his room at the Crown. Though found with an empty chloride of mercury bottle and threatening letters, medical examiners concluded death was natural. Miss Florence Jones denied romantic ties, asserting friendship only. Funeral arrangements set for Ashburnham after body is sent today.
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Providence
James F. MacCushing
Boston
Crown Hotel
Miss Jones
Florence Jones
Mac Cushing
Mr. MacCushing
MacCushing
Charlestown
Post
Crown
James
Sister Claims Providence Death Was Not Self Destruction
Elizabeth MacCushing sister of a young man found dead in Providence returns from Providence and tells a Post reporter she believes it was not suicide autopsy shows brain clot apoplexy no poison in stomach he was alive after noon artificial respiration briefly helped waiter recalls mercury poison bottle inquiry continues indicating possible foul play or accident in the hotel room
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Elizabeth MacCushing
Providence
Annie A. Hall
Howard Street
Charlestown
Post
James
Professor George H. Ricker Celebrates 84th Birthday
Melrose. Professor George H. Ricker, former Bates College instructor, marked his 84th birthday today at his home at 93 Upham Street. The observance was held in the family circle.
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Melrose
George H. Ricker
Bates College
Upham Street
of Melrose
Wild West on Pitts Street Disturbs West End Crowd
James Sweeney, claiming a Wild West persona, rode an imaginary broncho down Pitts Street frightening West End habitues. Patrolman Dunlap then escorted Sweeney and his pretend horse to a patrol wagon in a theatrically charged scene described by onlookers as a rough corralling.
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Pitts Street
James Sweeney
West End
Dunlap
Sweeney
Colored Lad Wields Razor on Shawmut Avenue
John Magee, 18, white, on Shawmut avenue near Williams street, was slashed across the head by Conrad Green, 17, a colored youth of Roxbury. Police officer Hartman arrested Green for assault with a dangerous weapon. Magee received medical attention and went home.
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Shawmut Avenue
Williams Street
John Magee
Ruggles Street
Conrad Green
Northfield Street
Roxbury
Magee
Hartman
Station 10
Green
Offense to Self Recalled by Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder
A Cookshire druggist F A Bot tom reports twenty years of offensive catarrh before using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He says relief was instant after the first application and he is cured with no lingering effects. The testimonial highlights dramatic improvement from a longstanding condition.
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F. A. Bottom
Cookshire, Que
Levy Plans to Seek Bail After Jurors Convict Miss Patterson
New York, Dec. 23. Abraham Levy chief counsel for Miss Patterson visited her at the Tombs jail and spoke of her mental state. He said she is hysterical but not collapsed and that a bail reduction to 15000 may be sought to release her during a possible retrial while the district attorney decides on further action.
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New York
Abraham Levy
Henry W. Unger
Nan Patterson
Jerome
Miss Patterson
Freedom Now Expected for Nan Patterson
Nan Patterson awaits possible release on recognizance after a hung jury debated guilt. Her counsel indicated bail could be sought, with $20,000 bail likely reduced. Jurors were split six for acquittal and six for conviction, but further action depends on District Attorney Jerome’s plan and post verdict developments.
One Ballot Taken Reveals Deep Deliberation Tension
A court note states only one ballot was taken while jurors clashed over a verdict. The panel spent the rest of the time in heated argument, with leaders fearing publication of juror room discussions.
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Offers Refund Promise
An advert proclaims a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protrusion with a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails within 6 to 14 days. Price shown as 50 cents.
Sympathy Crowd Gathers For Nan Patterson After Verdict
After the jury reported a disagreement in the Patterson case, a large crowd formed around Nan Patterson in New York seeking to show sympathy. The scene unfolded as supporters offered comfort amid ongoing legal drama.
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New York
Patterson
Mrs Patterson’s Daughter’s Fate Delayed by Jury Disagreement
Washington December news reports Nan Patterson's mother Mrs Patter son shows signs of revival as jurors disagree. A brother of the actress says the outcome differs from what had been expected, lifting some fear around conviction.
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Washington
Why Smiths Triple Cure Cures Dyspepsia and Catarrh
An 1860s style advertisement proclaims Smiths Triple Cure eliminates stomach catarrh causing dyspepsia. It asserts cure by acting on blood nerves and mucous membranes, describes causes like fast eating and icy drinks, and offers a two week treatment for 60 cents plus postage options from Smith Co Boston.
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Smith
Smith Co
Summer St
Boston
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