First Official Trip Through the East Boston Tunnel
Conductor Philip Sander led a ten car excursion with Motorman Otis Lancaster as the first official crossing from Central Square East Boston to State Street. The event drew thousands amid fireworks and cheers, with notable guests including Major and Mrs. Hooper and Governor Bates. The trip took five minutes each way, ending with celebrations at Meridian Street and Masonic Hall.
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Philip Sanderson
Otis Lancaster
East Boston Tunnel
Central Square
East Boston
Meridian Street
A. R. Hooper
George H. Carter
L. B. Bates
Emma Bates Harvey
Rea
W. J. Healy
Meridian
State Street
Governor Bates
Bates
Guild
Boston
Old State House
Maverick Square
Masonic Hall
Banquet Marks East Boston Tunnel Opening Festivities
A large banquet at Masonic Hall East Boston capped the tunnel opening events after an official trip to Maverick Square and back. Governor Bates praised the project calling the tunnel a major state achievement and lauding graft-free construction while other officials extolled progress and rapid transit plans for Cambridge to East Boston.
53 Men Rescued From Two Steamers Pounding On Shoals
53 men were rescued yesterday afternoon from two steamers that ran aground, one on Diamond Shoals off Hatteras and the other off Fire Island Beach New York. Both vessels are total losses and rolling seas hindered rescue efforts.
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Diamond Shoals
Hatteras
Fire Island Beach
New York
Northeastern Crew Rescued From Offshore Wreck
Capt Wilder and 21 crew members were brought ashore at noon by lifeboat crews from Kinnakeet Creed's Hill and Hatteras after the Northeastern ran aground on Diamond Shoals nine miles off Cape Hatteras. The crude petroleum laden steamer was doomed as waves battered the vessel for 36 hours.
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Drumelzier
New York
Oak Island
Fire Island
Sandy Hook
Katherine Moran
Patterson
Norfolk
Northeastern
Cape Hatteras
Wilder
Kinnakeet
Creed’s Hill
Hatteras
Diamond Shoals
Port Arthur
Tex
Creeds Hill
Howe Arrested in Cleveland Under Boston Forgery Indictment
Charles M. Howe formerly of Boston was arrested in Cleveland on a Massachusetts forgery indictment. Held without bail awaiting extradition while Boston seeks him. He had offices in the Simmons building, 40 Water Street, and faces additional interest from New York and New Haven authorities over alleged financial schemes.
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Cleveland
Charles M. Howe
Boston
Watts
Massachusetts
Howe
Simmons
Water Street
New York
New Haven
Howe Indicted for Forgery Recalled in Cleveland Case
Charles M. Howe, arrested by Cleveland police, was indicted for forgery over a year ago but fled town. The warrant lay dormant until his location was confirmed. District Attorney Stevens urged inspectors to proceed, with Inspector Cronin expected to head to Cleveland. Officials say Howe was involved in several mining ventures once heavily advertised.
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Charles M. Howe
Cleveland
Stevens
Cronin
Howe
Arrest of Woburn Ex-Resident Howe in Cleveland
Residents learned of the arrest in Cleveland, Ohio, of Charles M. Howe, a former Woburn resident and mining broker. Howe left for Portland, Oregon, where he built a portable house business shipping to Australia and the South Sea islands. His wife and family joined him after his daughter finished high school.
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Woburn
Cleveland
Charles M. Howe
Howe
Portland
Ore
Australia
South Sea Islands
Notable City Leader and Civic Figure Remembered
A prominent citizen known for public service held multiple trust offices, served on the Republican city committee, and was active in Masonic circles and elite local clubs.
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Republican City Committee
Funeral of Mrs Mary S Hillman at Malden
Mrs Mary S Hillman wife of Lieutenant Charles H Hillman of the Boston Herald editorial staff died recently. The simple service at 97 Salem street included scripture reading prayer and a brief eulogy by Rev Caleb Fisher of the First Universalist Church Lowell a classmate. Interment was in the family lot at Cambridge.
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Malden
Mary S. Hilman
Charles H. Hillman
Boston Herald
Salem Street
Caleb Fisher
First Universalist Church
Lowell
Cambridge
Fire Department to undergo major New Year shakeup
Rank and file expect a large reorganization in the Boston fire department around New Year. Yesterday John E. Howard of Combination 3 and Henry A. Woodmancy of Engine 17 swapped positions by order of Fire Commissioner Russell.
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Boston Fire Department
John E. Howard
Combination 3
Henry A. Woodmancy
Russell
First official ride through Boston's new submarine tunnel
A writer recalls riding in a special car for Boston's East Boston tunnel opening. Governor Bates and officials join a festive procession from Old State House to Maverick Square, amid brass bands, fireworks, and a banquet at the Masonic building as the crowd cheers the civilizational milestone.
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Maverick Square
Bates
Transit Commission
East Boston
Boston
Old State House
Curtis Guild
Revere Votes to Issue 400000 Serial Bonds for Waterworks
At a town meeting in Revere the voters approved issuing serial bonds totaling 400000 dollars in 1000 dollar denominations at 3.12 percent interest for 30 years to fund waterworks. The committee was told to renegotiate with the water company to extend the contract purchase date beyond January 1, 1905. The election of water commissioners was rejected after a heated dispute over legality.
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Revere
Water Company
Big Shakeup of Police Expected in Civil Service Reforms
The Civil Service Commission slated a major police reorganization with one captaincy one lieutenantcy and four sergeancies. Names include Clarence A. Swan James F. Driscoll and Andrew Houghton among others with divisions listed. a 25 member list will be drawn from 183 patrolmen after recent exams for Board of Police review.
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Clarence A. Swan
James F. Driscoll
Andrew Houghton
William Burke
Joseph Knox
Civil Service Commission
Board of Police
City police reorganization targets widespread shake-up
The Board of Police plans a broad restructuring with major shifts for captains lieutenants and street officers as vacancies arise. Promotions by Judge Emmons and veterans' preferences are expected to reshuffle leadership at Stations 15 in Charlestown and 6 in South Boston with 25 names to be vetted for four new sergeants. No captain named for Station 16 though East Boston’s Captain Evans is briefly discussed.
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Board of Police
Judge Emmons
Fae
Civil Service Department
Carr
Allen
Driscoll
Thomas
Civil Service Commission
Charlestown
South Boston
Thomas C. Evans
East
Boston
Opinions on Findings in the Tech Case
Captain Hall and Lieutenant Watkins offered no remarks as the board's findings were announced. Lawyer Bartlett predicted a positive effect on riot handling while Dean Burton of Tech supported the board’s punishment as deserved. President Pritchett and others stayed silent.
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Bartlett Charles S. Bartlett
Pritchett
Lieutenant Boynton Takes Command at Station 11
The Back Bay police station at Field’s Corner now reports to Lieutenant Oscar E. Boynton as senior lieutenant after George A. Hall’s promotion. Lieutenant Charles H. Denton, moved from Division 11 to Station 16, commands nights assisted by Sergeants Goode and Arnold with desk duties coordinated.
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Oscar E. Boynton
John A. O’rourke
George ©. Garland
Cyrus K. Thomas
George M. Carr
Boynton
Back Bay
George A. Hall
Field’s Corner
Charles H. Denton
Division
Goode
Arnold
Reduced Officers Take Up New Positions
Sergeant Henry J. Watkins, reduced from lieutenant to duty at Station 6 South Boston. Patrolman Richard Fitzgerald, previously sergeant at Station 16, reports to Station 2 Court Square for a route. Patrolman James E. Sanford, formerly sergeant Division 6 South Boston, moves to Division 5 South End patrol. Patrolman James J. Ringer, reduced sergeant from Charlestown Division 15, patrols North End from Station 1.
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Henry J. Watkins
South Boston
Back Bay
Richard Fitzgerald
Court Square
James E. Sanford
Division 6
South End
James J. Ringer
Charlestown
North End
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Boston Tunnel
Devonshire Street Tunnel
Gen. Bancroft
Major Hooper
East E Boston
Committee On Fireworks
Asonic Hall
Govenor Bates
Tnnel
Bannet Hall
William McKie
D. Woberts
Joseph A. Conry
William A. Bancroft
William Mole
Comittee
William Taylor
Hugh Roy O’donnell
Enry S. Dewey
Capelle
Jevens
Overnor
Willard Howand
William A. Morrison
Hon
B. Pillsbury
William B. Pigeon
Maccabe
Joseph B. Maccabe
Ainland
Collins
Myor Collins
George G. Crocker
Rapid Transit Commission
Mr. Crocker
Scollay Square
Howard A. Carson
General Bancroft
Bancroft
Congress
Albert EB. Pillsbury
Herbert A. Manchester
Hugh Roe O’donnell
North Eastern
Nicholson
C. M. Howe Gaught
West
POST
the Post Woman
East Boston Masonic Building
Masonic Building
John B. Rosatto
William H. Allen
Divi
Sion
John E. Driscoll
Division 5
Walkins
Lieutenant Watkins
Dean
TECH
Dean Burton
Castoria
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