Officers Shot and Stabbed by Italians in Torrington Fight
In Torrington Connecticut on December 26 a police pursuit of three Italians led to gunfire and a knife attack. Officer Robert Newitt was wounded and Chief Wall was stabbed but expected to recover. suspects Donato Donaniello Paul Grosso and Nicholas Manfredi were arrested for court.
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Torrington
Conn
Robert Newitt
N. S. Wall
East Branch Street
Trull
Newitt
Donaniello
Agan
Flull
Paul Grosso
Children Dying of Exposure Stark Case in Connecticut
Dee Stayden Watrous of Mystic, after a sudden insanity during measles recovery, forced his five children into a box wagon for a six day state wide begging spree. The 2-year-old nearly died. Watrous resisted rescue until his brother intervened. The children lacked food and clothing and slept outdoors. Watrous was armed and threatened bystanders.
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Clifton
Conn
Dee
Stayden Watrous
Mystic
Watrous
Willingworth
Confederate veteran Major James C. Lacoste dies at 75 in Birmingham
Major James C. Lacoste, a Confederate veteran who fired the first shots at Fort Sumter, died in Birmingham at age 75 after moving from Charleston, South Carolina. He was well known across Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
James C. Lacoste
Fort Sumter
Charleston
S. C
Alabama
Cure For Drunkenness Miracle Story and Coupon Appeal
A former drunkard credits a wife and Dr Haines Cure with ending his drinking in a testimonial style piece. He recounts hope restored after taking Trial Sample free, aided by his wife Mary who urged the treatment and urges others to act by sending the coupon for salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Haines
Mary
Haines
Dr J W Haines Free Treatment Coupon
Offer promises free remedy to cure drunkenness by mail from Dr J W Haines of Cincinnati Ohio. Include a form to fill name and address and mail to receive enough remedy to prove effectiveness plus books and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Haines
Glenn Bldg
Cincinnati
Ohio
Malpractice Case In Superior Court Over Illegal Surgery
Margaret Moulton and Folke H. Gronquist faced trial on charges of illegal surgery and accessories in a case centering on Annie A. Neilson of Winthrop. The operation allegedly occurred at the Dr Bell office on Tremont street with a $30 fee paid. Neilson testified about her convalescence and the confessions by the defendants were admitted after disputes over admissibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moulton
Folke H. Gronquist
Superior Criminal Court
de Courcy
Annie A. Neilson
Winthrop
Moulton
Neilson
Dartmouth Street
Dugan
Harry James
Dwyer
Doctor Chase's stake to fortune in bitter Swampscott case
The hear ing outlines Dr Horace Chase potential heir to Mrs Chase fortune after her death by coal gas poisoning. Testimony covers marriage adoption of a son, astrologer Gould drawn will, finances, and family estrangements as trust litigation unfolds. The case features Dr Chase, adoptive son Woodruff Chase, and Mrs Chase's brothers amid questions of influence and wealth.
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Mrs. Chase
Horace Chase
Swampscott Society
Dr. Chase
Swampscott
Woodruff
Chase
Robert Morse
James
Gould
Bulfinch Street
Old Colony Trust Company
William Culliton
Harrington
Mr. Harrington
Flo
For. Chase
Dr. Pinkham
Roosevelt’s Control in N Y Debated by Governor Higgins
Albany December 26 Governor Higgins said he sees no sign Roosevelt aims to control state Republican organizations including New York Connecticut and Ohio He favored quality over quantity in laws for insurance and noted a leadership contest for the State Assembly moving to Albany Merritt Jr and Wadsworth Jr were expected to open or confirm headquarters with Higgins maintaining his prior view on the speakership fight.
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Albany
WN. Y
Higgins
Merritt
Roosevelt
New York
Connecticut
Ohio
State Assembly
New York City
Edwin A. Merritt, Jr
St. Lawrence County
Odell
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Livingston
Four Years in Prison for Robbery in 1903 Case
Antonio Lapore, 23, was sentenced to the State prison for a term of three to four years for robbery committed in 1903. He had prior reform school time and was brought from Syracuse on an old warrant. Patrick Quinn was fined $200 for maintaining a lottery. Samuel Rosen paid $25 for assault and battery. Sarah Sinopsky fined $100 for illegal liquor dealing. James R. Russell, charged with assault, released on promise to leave the State. Machete Cappolo, Italian, pleaded guilty after a melee over a woman. Nason spoke for him.
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Antonio Lapore
Concord Reformatory
Syracuse
N. Y
Patrick Quinn
Samuel Rosen
Sarah Sinopsky
James R. Russell
Machete Cappolo
Mr. Nason
Immigrants Fined After Unlawful Landing
Judge Dodge of the United States District Court fined R. H. Farley eight hundred dollars for seven immigrants landing unlawfully. One woman and six men escaped. Names and dates include Mantaura Fares Sept 10 and others from ships Romanic and Canopic with depor tation orders issued for the female traveler.
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Dodge
United States District Court
R. H. Farley
Oceanic Steam Navigation Company
Mantaura
Tommasso Olimpio
Sabatino Paci
Pasquale Conte
Luigi Tanasse
North End Police Arrest Fire Escape Blockers
Police in the North End arrested seven repeat offenders for blocking exits after a tenement fire, with plans for many more arrests under a year old state law. Authorities warned residents to clear stairways and hallways to speed evacuations.
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North End
Fitzgerald Busy With Inaugural Preparations
Mayor elect Fitzgerald hides in a private room at Young's Hotel as he prepares his inaugural address. Yesterday marks his first full day dedicating to the work and he plans a thorough business document for his first paper.
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Fitzgerald
Young’s
Cold and Grin remedy removes headache and neuralgia claim
Laxative Bromo Quinine marketed as a worldwide cold remedy claims to remove the cause of headaches and neuralgia. A signature line invites readers to call for the full name and look for KE. W. Grove, 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. W. Grove
Sailor Dies After 60 Foot Fall Aboard Schooner Jane Palmer
Daniel Joseph 40, of Baltimore, fell from the cross trees while brailing a topsail between Highland and Boston lights aboard the Jane Palmer on Christmas afternoon. He died aboard the ship after being taken to quarters. Police were notified and the body sent to Briggs' undertaking rooms.
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Jane Palmer
Highland
Boston
Daniel Joseph
Baltimore
Tie
Narrows
Briggs’ Undertaking
Through with Union Labor
Cleveland Ohio December 26 Manager S M Sprague of the American Bridge Company said the long strike by structural iron workers is over for union labor The firm will complete contracts with non union labor and claims higher pay for workers and better results at lower cost on buildings nationwide
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Cleveland, O
American Bridge Company
S. M. Sprague
United States
Providence Open Shops Threatened With Strike
Providence R I Dec 26 50 journeymen job printers in several open shops threaten to strike if their demand for an eight hour day with current nine hour wages is not met by Jan 1. The group had presented the demand a few days earlier and several shops have refused.
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Providence
R. J
Chanukah Fete For Boston Children At North Russell Street
A Hebrew National Association Chanukah fete at the North Russell Street Synagogue celebrates Judah Maccabaean deeds with Boston Jewish children. Each child receives money fruit and games. daily meetings continue through December 31, highlighted by a mass meeting in Faneuil Hall tonight.
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Boston
North
Russell Street
Hebrew National Association
The
Zionist Council
Judah
Jerusalem
Temple
Faneuil Hall
Gilchrist Company Honors Employees with Substantial Christmas Cash Gifts
Gilchrist company employees received substantial cash gifts for Christmas, extended to all workers after a record holiday season. The increase over last year rewarded both buyers and sales staff, with a liberal percent of December gross receipts shared among sales personnel.
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Gilchrist Company
Corey Family Trouble Ends In Reconciliation Rumors
Pittsburg reports quote a relative of W Ellis Corey saying Mrs Laura Corey will not discuss reconciliation. Mrs Corey plans to travel to New York next week and will not compromise to return to Mr Coreys household. The rumor links actress Mabel Gilman to the dispute and notes skepticism about any interview.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Corey
New York
W. Ellis Corey
The
Steel Corporation
Laura Corey
Steel Trust
Big Sportsmen Show Crowded in Mechanics Building
Crowds attended the Sportsmen's Show in Mechanics Building yesterday with Homer Davenport lecturing on The Power of the Cartoon. The event featured a wild fight between Esquimaux dog team leader and a bulldog, a main hall lake with wildlife displays, a fly casting tournament, and exhibits by taxidermists, furriers, and photographers as spectators praised the rural and sporting displays.
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Sportsmien
Mechanics’ Building
Homer Davenport
McCarthy
Postmasters Appointed in Several States
The following fourth class postmasters were appointed today in Connecticut Sherman William B. Hawley Maine Robbinston William S. Vose Massachusetts Mattapoisett James S. Burbank The list reflects selections approved in Washington on December 26.
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Washington
Connecticut
Sherman
William B. Hawley
Maine
Robbinston
William S. Vose
Massachusetts
Mattapoisett
James S. Burbank
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Christmas
Full
John Finn
Marvy
Pinkham
Boston City Hospital
Oliver Ames Gould
Bucket Shops
Helen James
Charles
Leonard Phillips
Mr. Stores
Fitz
Beecham’s
Palmer
Seaman Joseph Met
Mrs. Corey
Mees
Mabel Gilman
Carters
Puritan
Puritan Dental Co
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