Davie Pardoned After Prison Turnaround at Charles Street
John Davie, once a famed Wall Street operator nicknamed the Napoleon of the street, is released on Christmas pardon after health decline and reform in custody. Testimony from his mother and officials highlighted his improved condition and past dangers from drug use as the Governor's Council votes six to two to grant clemency.
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L. O. Emerson
Milton Avenue
Hyde Park
Davie
Winfield Towne
W. A. Morse
Mr. Towne
Dr. Cilley
Charles Street
Towne
Governor
McGregor
House of Correction
Sanderson
Pelletier
State Street
Napoleon
Brazil
Pelton
Burr
Boston
Deer Island
Governor's Council
Quinn
Ballantyne
Jeremiah Driscoll
Cilley
Walsh
Parole Board
Ham
Charles L. Neal
Edward Brook
Board of Parole
Edward Schrank
Schrank
George E. Hunt
Worcester
Lodging Housekeepers Ordered to Install Fire Escapes
Boston Building Commissioner Everett warns second class lodging house keepers to complete fire escape installations by January 1. Failure to comply will prompt the police commissioner to revoke licenses. Private room setups must be replaced with a dormitory system.
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Boston
Everett
No Christmas Cheer for Porter Charlton Trial Remains Grim
Como Italy December 4 The Christmas season brings little cheer to Porter Charlton the young American awaiting trial for the murder of his wife. He complains of his cold dismal cell worsened by fog in the city.
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Como
Italy
Porter Charlton
Crowley Declines in Walsh Military Staff Selections
Captain Henry D. Crowley declined a place on Governor-elect Walsh’s staff after three years of service. Walsh explains the 1912 law requires six years in militia, two as officer. eight active staff picks and two veterans were chosen, emphasizing fidelity and efficiency over social ties. The list includes aides-de-camp and majors from Brookline Charlestown Fitchburg Boston Brookline and other localities with educations from Harvard, Boston Public Schools, Clemson A&M and more.
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Henry D. Crowley
Walsh
Crowley
Commonwealth
William B. Stearns
Brookline
First Corps
Harvard University
James D. Coady
Charlestown
William J. Casey
9Th Infantry
Boston
Charles T. Dukelow
5Th Infantry
Boston Public Schools
English High School
Boston Commercial
Dukelow & Walker Company
New York
Robert Fulton Blake
Boston Field Artillery
Boston English High School
Harvard College
Harvard
Hasty Pudding Club
Frank McClellan Gunby
Coast Artillery Corps
Clemson A. & M. College
South Carolina
Ambrose F. Clogher
Second Infantry
Pittsfield
Fordham University
Manhattan College
New York City
Governor Walsh Names Military Staff Emphasizes Merit
Governor-elect David I. Walsh announced his military staff lineup and stated the state now recognizes efficiency in service over social and political ties, marking a historic shift in appointments and merit culture.
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David I. Walsh
Roy Sweatt killed by trip hammer at Franklin plant
Franklin N H Dec 24 Roy Sweatt an excelsior packing plant worker was crushed to death when a trip hammer in a pit used to compress excelsior into bales fell upon him after he slipped into the pit. Investigation begun by local authorities.
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Franklin, N. H
Roy Sweatt
Excelsior
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Mr. Quinn
New England
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William H. Dolan
Sixth Infantry
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Conlin
Fifth Regiment
Ambrose F, Clogher
Bunker Hill Monument Association
William J. Keville
Eighth Infantry
Cambridge
Somerville
Nathan T. Very
Second Corps Cadets
Salem
Salem Club
Colonial Club
Now and Then
Officers’ Club
Old Guard of Massachusetts
Boston Yacht Club
Massachusetts Society
the Sons of the American Revolution
Frank M’clellan
W. J. Keville
The
Highth Infantry
Topotra
Trip Hammer
Brose
Rhee
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Hamburg
Lilly May
Pepita
Pras
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Wasewey
Lina 5
Dorothy
Elsie
Jordan Marsh Company
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