Moran Posits Private Detective Force Against Hotels
District Attorney Moran plans to form a private detective unit after state and city police refuse aid to probe unlawful liquor at Parker House Young's Hotel Essex House and Adams House. Former Inspector Michael Kelly could lead. grand jury summons may compel witnesses to testify. The Adams House seeks a new license as hotels face liquor shutdown until new permits are issued.
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Parker’s
Winthrop School
Henry Y. Macksey
Hope in Legislature Prompts Liquor Reform Calls
Liquor dealers and Police Commission members urge legislative action to modify laws, close loopholes, and wipe out abutters and school limits rules. They cite the Touraine bar closure as proof of legal flaws and push for new bills aimed at changing schoolhouse limits and closing hours to stabilize liquor trade in Boston.
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Novelty in Silk Selling at Siegel Boston Sale
Henry Siegel Company disposes of the largest Japanese silk purchase ever brought to Boston in a whirlwind sale. Japanese silk salesmen in costume grace a Hakutai decorated booth with Oriental insignia, drawing unprecedented crowds that persist over the next day or two as large quantities go on sale.
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Boston
Henry Siegel Company
Cure a Cold in One Day with Bromide Quinine Tablets
Advertises a laxative bromide quinine cold cure with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a refund if it fails. Priced at 28 cents.
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B.w.grove
Moran of Randolph Faces Townsmen in Raffle Probe
Randolph Vermont December 26 Chief of Police Eugene G Abbott known as the Moran vows to press ahead against 40 prominent townsmen suspected of taking part in a raffle in the Panton Rowell market. He cites duty and a $150 yearly salary as motive, with only Mark Goddell’s admission of winning a chicken as evidence. A move to remove him over a Dunham mix up is dismissed.
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C. N. Dunham
Merrow Divorce Hearing Highlights Alimony Question
Dr. J W Merrow testified in a Burlington court about alimony in his divorce from Mrs Merrow. The six year old Harold was mentioned as having been exposed to liquor tobacco and drugs. Merrow said contact with the boy has been minimal and cited financial strain from a malpractice suit and the divorce. The judge recessed without a ruling on alimony.
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J. W. Merrow
Vermont
New York
Merrow
Interference in Santo Domingo Contingency Delegated from White House
Washington on December 26. A White House conference with President and Secretaries Root Taft and Bonaparte decided that if San Domingo conditions worsen with lawless acts against Americans or against Dominican customs collection, or other violence, this government will intervene and adopt measures to quell the trouble.
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White House
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Taft
Bonaparte
San Domingo
Will contest over Colby will leaves Boston charities most of estate
In Waltham on December 26 two nieces Mrs Anna Lincoln and Mrs Emma Taft contest their uncle John Howe Colby's will which leaves $90,000 mainly to Boston charities the Home for Aged Men Home for Aged Indigent Females and the Female Orphan Asylum. Probate set for February 2 to determine if a later or hidden will exists. Lincoln and Taft deny a fight but will be counseled by Samuel J. Elder and others.
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Anna E. Lincoln
Emma J. Taft
John Howe Colby
Boston
Colby
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Tremont Street
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Taft
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Phipps & Durgin
Cundy
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Elizabeth Cundy
Hayes
Cambridgeport
Mary Agnes
Murphy
James F. Murphy
Edward
Ellen Murphy
Edward Murphy
Burt Street
Dorchester
Gregory’s Church
Dorchester Avenue
Milton
Provan
Boise City
Idaho
Ralph Co. F
Walter S
Harriet M. Provan
South Boston
Mt. Hope Chapel
Reardon
Malden
Daniel
Catherine Reardon
Kelleher
Highland Avenue
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Pursuit of Morales in San Domingo After Escape
Reports say General Carlos Morales fled the capital after a clash near 10 miles away with government troops led by rebel commander General Pimentel. Efforts to reach the coast for a possible embarkation at Puerto Plata are noted, with Governor Perez resisting resignation. Former officials Sanchez and Velasquez also departed the city amid U S San Domingo protectorate talks.
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Pimentel
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Perez
Monte Christi
Juan E. Sanchez
Albert ©. Dillingham
Thomas C. Dawson
Frederico Velasquez
United States
Sanchez
May Disinter Hammond Body
The death of John Hammond on Mrs. Styra A. Bemis’s farm prompts a possible autopsy after State Detective Peleze Murray and others found no conclusive evidence. Hammond died Nov 27 and was buried the next day. relatives seek explanation of undisclosed money. District Attorney Taft declines to discuss potential autopsy or arrest.
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Malden
John F. Hurley
Boston
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