Morse Steamship Company Faces Bond Interest Default
New York report states Consolidated Steamship Company failed to pay bond interest and formed a protective bondholders committee to plan reorganization. C. W. Morse's influence looms as the firm cannot sell bonds for subsidiary vessels and must redirect revenue to avoid foreclosure on associated properties.
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New York
Morse Steamship Combination
Ce Consolidated Steamship Company
a_ protective
C. W. Morse
Alleged Raffles Arrest Shocks Back Bay Neighbors
Frank H. Swain aged 24 of 206 Massachusetts avenue was arrested by Back Bay officers. He is charged with breaking and entering the apartment of Mrs. F R Powers at the Fensmere and stealing about 500 dollars. Swain, a well dressed local social figure, lived with his mother in the same hotel as the complainant. The theft occurred while Powers was away for Christmas.
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Raffles
Frank H. Swain
Massachusetts Avenue
Back Bay
Swain
F. R. Powers
Fensmere
Revere Neighbor Sparks Injunction Over Digging Dispute
Mr. Charles W. Line secures a temporary injunction against his neighbor Miss Kate Knight for trench digging on her land near the Sine property on Pierce Street. The dispute centers on erosion and potential damage to Line’s lawn and house near a railroad gulch as Knight and her uncle Mr. Muller continue digging for drainage. Knight did not comment, but her lawyer handles the case.
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Charles W. Line
Revere
Kate Knight
Pierce Street
Miss Knight
Mr. Sine
Sine
Mr. Line
Sines
Line
Mystery in Roxbury: John Fleming Injured on Hampden Street
Police investigate after John Fleming of Shirley street was found unconscious and dying on Hampden street. He was rushed to City Hospital with the force believing he was assaulted. Separately in Chicago, Leslie Carter is reported gas poisoned not paralyzed, affecting his divorce scandal.
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Roxbury
John Fleming
Shirley Street
Hampden Street
Fleming
City Hospital
Chicago
Leslie Carter
Witness Perjury Case In Middle Sex District Court
Judge Almy in Cambridge fined William J. Ogar $100 for selling liquor and ordered Leo McGuckin held for perjury. McGuckin was committed to the grand jury on a $500 bond after evidence was heard in the case.
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Almy
Middlesex District Court
Cambridge
William J. Ogar
Seallon
Leo McGuckin
McGuckin
Recorder James E. Mayfield Injured in Newark Trolley Crash
James E. Mayfield recorder of Irvington fell from a trolley car on Central Avenue in Newark. After emergency treatment he was moved to his home and has not regained consciousness.
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Newark
N. J
James E. Mayfield
Irvington
Central Avenue
Home remedy promises relief for catarrh and rheumatism
A home prescription from a reliable source claims to ease catarrh and rheumatism through a mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The article advises regular doses after meals and at night and asserts kidney cleansing benefits and prevention of future attacks.
Despondent Amesbury man dies by own action in hotel
Herman L. Kemp of Amesbury died from a gunshot wound at Ketterer's Hotel in Ames, in room 25 on the top floor. He had lost his wife on Oct 19 and the pistol lay beside him with a picture of his wife on the mantel. The body was found by hotel staff and his burial is planned in Amesbury.
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Herman L. Kemp
Amesbury
Ketterer
Canal Street
North Station
Mr. Kemp
Ketterer’s
Andrew Stegmuller
Kemp
Warren S. Dean
Arlington
Girl Battled by Five Officers in Newton Home
Annie Mahoney, a domestic in Junius W. Hill's home at 247 Bellevue Ave Newton, went violently insane prompting a five-officer struggle. Dow Davis Conroy and Neagle with Lt Harrison finally restrained her at the station after she renewed resistance. Hill, a music teacher at 141 Newbury St Boston, witnessed the turmoil.
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Newton
Annie Mahoney
Junius W. Hill
Bellevue Avenue
Hill
Dow
Davis
Conroy
Neagle
Harrison
Mr. Hill
Newbury Street
Boston
Colorado Utes on Warpath Attack In San Juan County
Colorado Utes are roaming Southern Utah in bands attacking sheep and cattle owners. A group hit three cowboys near Verdure on December 23, forcing herders to drive cattle back into the canyon where they were wintering.
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Salt Lake City
Colorado
Cambridge worker narrowly escapes electrocution at plant
Carl Carson of 881 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge employed at Cambridge Gas and Electric Light plant grasped a live wire last evening. Three fingers were burned and he lay unconscious for two hours at Cambridge Relief Hospital.
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Carl Carson
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Mildred Champagne Commentary on Love and Sentiment
A reader seeks Mildred Champagne’s advice after misreading a playful prank as a betrayal. The writer explains a six month friendship cooled by suspicion and asks guidance on rekindling trust without exposing the misunderstanding. Champagne urges confession, forgiveness, and graceful humor to restore the friendship.
Christmas Fire Claims Clark Family in Watertown Home
A Watertown household of John Clark, his wife and three children perished in an early Friday blaze sparked by a night lamp explosion. Neighbors rushed to rescue as Mrs Clark and baby Doris died amid smoke and debris while Clark and two sons slept upstairs. The home on Belmount and Hovey streets was destroyed within an hour, leaving a grieving community and a salesman family from Fiske Seed Company.
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R. J. Graham
Watertown
John Clark
Belmont and
Hovey Streets
Fiske Seed Company
Farneil Hall Square
John Blumstrom
Blumstrom
Charles J. Pollock
Pollock
Clark
Doris
John
Philip
John, Jr
John Walsh Stricken During Cross-Country Walk
John Walsh, 51, the walker who began in San Francisco and aimed for New York, is hospitalized in Johnstown with pneumonia. He left Pittsburgh on December 20 and was near the continent's end when illness struck. Doctors expect recovery.
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Johnstown
Penn
John Walsh
Johnstown City Hospital
San Francisco
New York
Pittsburg
Darrow to be operated on in health break during Pettibone trial
In Boise Idaho on December 27 the Pettibone murder trial devoted most time to defense depositions arguing a gas leak caused the San Francisco explosion rather than a dynamite bomb. Clarence Darrow, lead counsel, must withdraw temporarily for a mastoid operation in Los Angeles due to a middle ear abscess.
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Los Angeles
Cambridge Church Observes 90th Anniversary
The Central Square Baptist Church in Cambridge marked its 90th anniversary with a gathering of Greater Boston divines and current and former members. Rev. Dr. Campbell led the service with remarks from visiting ministers, and a formal observance is planned for next Sunday.
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Greater Boston
Central Square Baptist Church
Cambridge
Campbell
H. K. Pevear
Jamaica Plain
Alexander Blackburn
Salem
H. C. Appleyard
American Baptist Missionary Union
Frank W. Holmes
Church Society
Letters Hint at Motive in Amesbury Murder Case
Two letters released today are linked to the Christmas Day killing of Mrs. Walter R. Amesbury by her husband in Hyde Park. One letter to Roanoke College faculty member urges dismissing the instructor believed to be Mrs Amesbury, possibly written by Dr Amesbury to force her return. The second letter threatens decisive action, suggesting reconciliation failed. Police plan to arraign Dr. Amesbury next Thursday after a Dedham Court continuance.
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Hyde Park
Walter R. Amesbury
Roanoke College
Danville
Carl Meisel Dies at 79 Noted Violinist in Boston
Carl Meisel an original member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a renowned violinist and teacher died yesterday of heart failure at his apartment 466 Massachusetts Avenue. He was 79 born in Germany came to Boston at 23 and played with the Mendelssohn Quintet Club and founded the Beethoven String Quartet which disbanded about ten years ago. His widow survives him.
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Carl Meisel
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Massachusetts Avenue
Mr. Meisel
Germany
Boston
Mendelssohn Quintet
Beethoven String Quartet
Chinese Accused of Luring Young Girls
Police arrest Soo Soo Lee 31 at 25 Harrison avenue on Oxford street allegations he lured two sisters Mary McVarish 20 and Lil lian McVarish 19 of Warrenton street to a house on Oxford street last night the case is being handled by Sergeant Guard and Patrolman Hanrahan of the Lagrange street station.
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Oxford Street
Hanrahan
Lagrange Street
Soo Soo Lee
Harrison Avenue
Mary McVarish
Lillian McVarish
Warrenton Street
Shun Winter Ailments With Prompt Use of Orangelne
The notice warns that winter illnesses such as chills grip fever and headache can lead to pneumonia unless treated promptly with Orangelne. It emphasizes early action and medical guidance to prevent complications.
Bank examiner seeks restraining order over late cashier’s funds
Providence Rhode Island December 27 The petition by National Bank Examiner Carrier receiver for Jewelers National Bank of North Attleboro asks relatives of Frederick E Sargeant late cashier be barred from withdrawing deposits from several banks and trust firms The Industrial Trust Rhode Island Safe Deposit People s Trust Rhode Island Hospital Trust objected and hearings were adjourned to Tuesday morning None of Sargeant s family objected in line with a statement from his father in law Edward E Morgan
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Providence
R. I
National Bank Examiner Carrier
National Bank of North Attleboro
Frederick E. Sargeant
Taft Plans Boston Visit Amid Merchant Association Events
Secretary of War Taft arrives Monday for a Boston trip after meeting Merchants' Association. He may address home problems rather than the Philippines, signaling a possible presidential bid. He stays with cousin Mrs Carr and attends ministerial, club and Merchants events before returning to Washington via Providence.
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Washington
Boston
Taft
Merchants’ Association
Philippines
New England
Federal Express
Samuel W. Carr
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston Ministers
Elysium Club
Boston Merchants’ Association
Tie
Mr. Taft
Millbury
Providence
Noted teacher Andrew J. George dies at 53
Andrew J. George 53 longtime English teacher at Newton High School and noted lecturer and editor of classics died at his Brookline home 26 Thorndike street after a period of illness Born in Goffstown New Hampshire he graduated from Amherst College He belonged to the American Antiquarian Society Brae Burn Country Club He is survived by a widow a son Robert H a Amherst student and a sister Emma a longtime Brookline teacher
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Andrew J. George
Newton High School
Thorndike Street
Brookline
Iie
Goffstown
N. H
Amherst College
American Antiquarian Society
Brae-Burn
Dr F Gordon Morrill Dies in Egypt at 64
A cable from Age souam Egypt reports the death of Dr F Gordon Morrill of this city aged about 64. He summered at Pine Wall Magnolia and wintered abroad. Survived by his widow and two sons Dr Gordon Niles Morrill of Boston City Hospital and Samuel formerly at the American embassies in Paris and Berlin.
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Agesouam
Egypt
F. Gordon Morrill
Morrill
Pine Waoll
Magnolia
Beacon Street
Gordon Niles Morrill
Boston City Hospital
Samuel
Paris
Berlin
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Bank Examiner
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