Robbers Caught A Student's Act Bracketed by New Hampshire Burglaries
Two young burglars Jonas Harvey and Frederick Barton, both 19, confessed to a string of NH break ins including Candia Raymond and Ballou Page stores. They were arrested in Cambridge with stolen horse and wagon, and property valued at 1200 to 1500 dollars recovered.
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New Hampshire
Robinson and Wise
Cambridge
Murray
Coffin
Rockingham County
Jonas Harvey
Massabesh
N. H
Frederick Barton
Bulfinch Street
Harvey
Barton
W. H. Barker
Candia
Ballou & Page
Raymond
Mark A. Dexter
David N. Whitton
Lowell
Eldridge
Watts
Union Station
Boston
Levine
Merrimac Street
Peter
Hyman
Levines
Board of Police
Outlaws Gallantry and Rubenstein Glimpses in Sun Days
A fragment from Sun Day’s Post highlights a dramatic tale of outlaw chivalry toward two women. It offers curious reminiscences of Rubenstein the famed pianist and notes on spelling reformers. Includes various features and short items.
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Rubenstein
Post
Chase Arrested for Embezzlement at Sawyer Lumber Firm
Albert V. Chase, a twelve year employee of William H. Sawyer of Worcester, was arrested in Boston for embezzling 3000 dollars. He confessed to theft over three years before leaving and had agreed to repay, but has paid little since moving to Chicago. Sawyer orchestrated the arrest after an appointment with Chase.
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Worcester
Mass
Albert V. Chase
United States
Boston
W. H. Sawyer
O’day
Chase
William H. Sawyer
Weather forecast for New England states and New York
Forecast issued for Saturday calls for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont to be generally fair and warmer with variable winds becoming southwest. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect fair and warmer with north winds turning to the southwesterly. Eastern New York should have fair weather and warmer conditions with northwesterly winds shifting to southwesters.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Three Interesting Stories From New York Bohemia to Old-Timers
J M Scanland recalls peppery paper days and fending off a California mob at the office. The army’s signals with flags balloons and sun aid telegraph work in motion. A New Year’s note on hotel dwellers and holiday routines features Flatt and Dene.
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New York
Bohemia
John M. Scanland
California
Flatt
Depew
Death of Daniel W. Shea Harbors Boston Athletic Pride
Daniel W. Shea, 24, son of John Shea, died at his father's residence on Massachusetts Avenue after a severe relapse following a cold. A Harvard ’94 alumnus and prominent Boston Athletic Association figure, he excelled in rowing, boxing, football, and broad jumping, earning multiple titles and popular among Harvard circles. Funeral services will be held Monday from the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
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Boston
Daniel W. Shea
John Shea
Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard
Boston Athletic Association
Lavelle
Canada
Pullman
Ill
Shea
Mississippi
Bowdoin
Cumnock
Williams
Nature
Argong
Divver's Case Dismissed by New York Court
In New York on December 28 the General Term of the Common Pleas Court continued the hearing on Police Justice Divver. Five judges heard testimony. Morris Tekulsky denied blows in the saloon row. The court dismissed all five charges by a vote of not guilty or not proven.
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New York
Divver
Common Pleas Court
Morris Tekulsky
Witnes
Driver
Daly
Prior
Pryor
Glegrich
Bookstaver
Bischoff
Narrow escape at Bridgeport crossing stalls Boston express
New Haven officials report a near collision at East Main street crossing when the Boston express leaving New York at 11 a m halted within twelve feet of a stalled trolley car. The trolley car, nearing steam lines, had its current shut off and stopped just short of the tracks.
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New Haven
Conn
Bridgeport
Boston Express
New York
East Main Street
Detroit Sails from Naples as Yorktown Arrives in Foo
Rome dispatch reports Detroit sails from Naples toward China while Yorktown arrives at Foo. Six American war vessels now operate in Chinese waters.
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Rome
Detroit
Naples
China
Yorktown
Foo
Letter Carriers' Annuity Association Aims for Federal Pension Plan
Boston carriers form a local chapter of the Letter Carriers' Annuity Association to push a national pension bill. The plan would retire carriers after ten years with an annuity and fund abatements via a 2 percent salary deduction, to be managed by Washington. Boston's test shows little impact on staff. notable veterans include John Lenox at 70 and James Littlefield at 69, all active.
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Peter J. Hutchinson
Boston
United States
Mark T. Hatch
Mr. Hutchinson
Letter Carriers’ Annuity Association
Indianapolis
Hutchinson
Congress
Uncle Sam
Washington
N. K
John Lenox
In Memory of Whitney Memorial Meet in Philadelphia
Philadelphia memorial societies unite to honor the late William Dwight University. A biograph is delivered by a professor from Harvard University, recounting his life. The event marks a step in local commemoration for a scholarly figure.
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Philadelphia
William Dwight University
Man
Harvard Univef
End of Hearings in Boston Public Institutions Probe
The closing session of the Boston public institutions inquiry ended with Lawyer Riley's dramatic defense of petitioners and a contentious exchange over speaking time. Proctor Brandeis and others argued the case, defending officials of Deer Island and the House of Correction while criticizing management and asserting the investigation found no mismanagement. The committee will report within a week, with a Sunday meeting to review evidence and consider reforms.
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Riley
Tom” Proctor
Boston
Lawyer Riley
Aldermanic Chamber
Proctor
Brother Riley
Gerrish
Deer Island
DI Galvin
Rainsford Island
Mrs. Lincoln
Mr. Riley
Mr. Brandeis
Brandeis
Alderman Lee Warced
Dr. Newell
Mr. Lee
Lee
Presho
John Moran
Wellington Riley
Dr. Jenks
Donohoe
Newell
McCaffrey
Marcella Street
Long Island
Ring
Board of Visitors
Chief Egan
Matthews
Evans
House of Correction
Pilsbury
Proctor Attacks Fire Safety at Long and Rainsford Islands
Mr Proctor for the defence criticises press bias and rebuts charges of inadequate protection at Long and Rainsford islands. He argues brick encloses replace fire escapes water and dining bells. ladders and bathing facilities exist. food praised by Mrs Lincoln. he deems nurse shortages unnecessary.
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Proctor
Long
Rainsford Islands
Board of Visitors
Brandeis Makes Suggestions Before Long Island Inquiry
Brandeis argues for systemic reform in the Long Island investigation while defending the commissioners. He states errors exist in management and emphasizes dealing with methods rather than individuals. He praises the commissioners for their commendable conduct and intent, noting no questions about their economy.
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Mr. Brandeis
Long Island
Boston
Lexow inquiry closes as Williams faces questions on bribery
In New York Lexow hearings Inspector Williams testifies amid questions on wealth, possible corruption, and payments from financiers. Chairman Martin reveals focus on patronage and Tam many influence while Comstock letter is deemed outside the inquiry.
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New York
Lexow
Inspector Williams
Martin
Tammany
Williams
Anthony Comstock
Street
Comstock
Mr. Goff
Cos Cobworth
Fliess & Herr
Broadway
Mr. Fliess
Hollywood Whiskey
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Summer Street
Henry G. Rice
St. Botolph Hall
Rice
St. Louis
Tech
Mr. Wellman
Weilman
Hersey
Draper
Institute
Harry
Wellman
BACON
Bacon Shoe CO
Bromfield St
Columbian Hotel
Washington St
Dan
U.S
Hcavvia Asse
James A. Littlefield
Carmela
Livre
Charles Nightingale
John Bradley
Mr. Nightingale
Whitney
Alderman Lee
MR. Proctor
Police
Fliess
Priess
Dunlap
Dunnlap
Mattie Dunlap
Bowery Savings Bank
Seamen’s Savings Bank
Dry Dock Savings Bank
Peter Head
Scotland
Darky
Paine’s Furniture CO
Canal Street
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