Folsom seeks mandamus over wholesale citation fees
Stephen S. Folsom of Boston petitions a writ of mandamus against William F. Donovan, clerk of the Municipal Court, to determine if he must pay $186 for poor debtor citations against 62 defendants in one action. He has offered $3, the usual charge for a single citation, arguing one suit should cost less. The case is set for Friday.
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Boston
William F. Donovan
Municipal Court
City of
Two Schooners Wrecked In Storm Off Halifax
Two schooners bound for Halifax from St Johns Newfoundland were sunk in last weeks storms. No loss of life occurred. The Minnie Pearl foundered in the Gulf of St Lawrence after her crew was rescued by a steamer. The Tasmania carrying fish wrecked on the Newfoundland coast.
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N.S
St. Johns
N. F
Minnie Pearl
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Tasmania
Newfoundland
Tablets as Relics of the Maine
Washington December 23 The Navy Department has tentatively accepted designs by Charles Keck of New York for memorial tablets to be cast from scrap material of the historic battleship Maine buried outside Havana harbor last spring.
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Washington
Navy Department
Charles Keck
New York
Maine
Havana Harbor
Tablets Cast From Recovered Sinking Battleship Debris
A Spanish-American War era battleship hull raised after 14 years yielded relic material. About 1000 memorial tablets will be cast from debris, each 18 by 18 inches and weighing ~70 pounds, inscribed suitably and available through municipal, military, and naval bodies who cover actual costs.
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Department
The Post Breaks Delhi Viceroy Assassination News
The Post led with the first morning report on the attempted assassination of the Viceroy of India at Delhi. It published at 6 o clock, announcing a bomb thrown during Baron Hardinge’s state entry and noting the Viceroy’s injury and the attendant’s death, reported 22,000 miles away.
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Boston Post
India
the Post
Boston
Delphi
Baron Hardinge
ELOPING GIRL FOUND IN MONTREAL POLICE REPORT
Miss Alice Bourdeau aged 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Bourdeau of 416 Boston street eloped with Donat Biandeau from her home Sunday afternoon and was located yesterday by Montreal police.
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Alice Bourdeau
Anthony Bourdeau
Boston Street
Lynn
Donat Biandeau
Montreal
Laborers haul injured man to ambulance at Riverside
Two crew members on the Boston and Albany at Riverside yesterday carried fellow laborer George Jenkins, who had a broken leg, for more than a half mile through a marsh to an awaiting ambulance bound for Newton Hospital.
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Boston & Albany
Riverside
George Jenkins
Newton Hospital
Boy Hero Fireside Rescue At Ninth Street Home
Robert Fisherman two years old saved his five year old brother Harris from a blaze at their residence 218 Ninth street early yesterday morning.
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Robert Fisherman
Harris
Ninth Street
Wirthmore Poultry Feeds Ad Promises Egg Quality
An advertising item touts Wirthmore Poultry Feeds claiming perfect satisfaction and plenty of eggs for customers. The brief promo emphasizes egg production and reliable results from the feed.
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Wirthmore Poultry
Not Guilty Verdicts In Early Morning Assault Trial
Chin Kin and Lee Tye were discharged after a lengthy Police Court trial before Judge Murray, found not guilty of charges that they assaulted Police Officer Fred McNabb of the Lagrange Street station with a board in the early hours of December 1.
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Lee Tye
Fred McNabb
Lagrange Street
Murray
Raid on Oxford Street House Sparks Chinese Arrests
Police raid led by Sergeant Richard Fitzgerald wrecked the rooms at 11 Oxford Street using sledges hammers and axes. Attorney Sherman Whipple presented photographs to defend the two Chinese detainees, illustrating the damage caused during the operation.
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Richard Fitzgerald
Oxford Street
Sherman Whipple
Harris Urges Civil Service for Dorchester School Board
Isaac Harris, a candidate for the Dorchester school board, spoke last night in favor of applying the civil service system to the school department. The stance highlights a push for merit based hiring and protections, signaling a reform platform within the local election discourse.
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Civil Service
Isaac Harris
Dorchester
Viceroy Hardinge Injured In Delhi Bombing Attempt
An official report states Baron Hardinge viceroy of India was seriously wounded by a bomb thrown during a royal procession in Chandai Chowk Delhi. The projectile struck the back of his right shoulder, exposing muscle and bone, but lungs were unharmed. He is expected to recover. The attack killed a bystander. the procession continued after a brief halt.
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Delhi
India
Lord Hardinge
George
Howdah
Ardinge
Baron Hardinge
Hardinge
Civil Service System Favored for School Posts
Mr Harris addresses the Dorchester Democratic Club, arguing civil service ensures merit in public office, keeps politics from schools, and should govern teacher appointments as in federal state and city offices.
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Harris
Dorchester
Viceroy Hardinge Wounded in Delhi Entrance Parade
Bomb fragments caused neck wounds and hearing loss as Baron Hardinge entered Delhi on a purple elephant. One attendant was killed and another seriously hurt. The viceroy fainted but recovered and rested as Delhi becomes seat of British rule, with crowds cheering and the capital transfer announced.
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Delhi
India
Hindustan
Shah Jahan
England
Calcutta
Hardinge
Punjab
Robbery targets Justice E I Smith in downtown abrupt hold up
Justice E I Smith of the Waltham Police Court was attacked on Franklin avenue near Brattle street to Cornhill shortly after 9 o'clock last night. Three men seized him and escaped with $8 from his pockets despite his resistance after leaving the Quincy House where he planned to stay.
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E. I. Smith
Walthan
Franklin Avenue
Brattle Street
Cornhill
Justice Smith
Quincy
Justice Smith Chases Robbers After City Hall Avenue Hold Up
Justice Smith cried for help after being robbed as footpads fled toward Washington street. He phoned Captain Garland at police headquarters and witnesses are expected to identify the culprits. Police searched nearby districts and the justice saved his larger denomination bills.
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Justice Smith
Washington Street
Red Cross cough dron per box ad item request
Classified ad fragment requests Red Cross cough drone priced per box with purchase location unspecified. Contains unclear phrasing and potential product reference. No clear entities beyond Red Cross and generic cough remedy context. Further readable text needed for precise T and S.
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Red Cross
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