Gas suit lost by Boston man
In New York Judge Ray sustained the Mercantile Trust Company of Boston's demurrer in the case of Jacob Edwards vs Mercantile Trust Company and Bay State Gas Company. The action, filed in September 1902, sought a receiver for Bay State Gas and an accounting of trusteeship, but was dismissed for failure to file an amended bill and unpaid costs.
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New York
Mercantile Trust Company
Jacob Edwards
Boston
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
Ray
United States Circuit Court
Edwards
Store Wrecked and Man Hurt in Cambridge Explosion
A gasolene explosion at James Brown cleansing and dyeworks on 6 Pearl Street Cambridge injured Albert Bellevue who was left in charge. He was hurled through the door and burned about the head and body as the store and every window were destroyed. Lieutenant Clark of Chemical Engine No 1 was injured responding to the alarm. Bellevue is at Cambridge hospital.
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Albert Bellevue
James Brown
Pearl Street
Cambridge
Mr. Brown
Mr. Bellevue
Bellevue
Clark
Chemical Engine No. 1
Cambridge Hospital
Found Dead On The Roof Of Somerville Home
Mrs Elizabeth Muldoon wife of Thomas F Muldoon was found dead on the roof of her home at 406 Somerville avenue Somerville about 9 o clock last night Death was due to natural causes She had been missing since noon and leaves her husband an aged father.
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Elizabeth Muldoon
Thomas F. Muldoon
Somerville Avenue
Somerville
Peruna Promises Winter Protection and Endorsements
Miss Minnie Langlotz of Menasha Wisconsin testifies that ten bottles of Peruna cured her protracted bronchitis and praises its rapid action. The ad argues winter colds worsen to catarrh and claims Peruna stabilizes mucous membranes via the vaso motor system, urging readers to use it. Also cites Mrs Christian Clow of Colorado Springs reporting benefits for coughs colds and catarrh after six years of use. Includes note that thousands of testimonials exist and directs readers to Dr S B Hartman Columbus Ohio with confidential correspondence.
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Minnie Langlotz
Waterstreet
Menasha
Wis
Woman’s Bowling Club
Menasha Star Cycling Club
Christian Clow
E. Harrison Street
Colorado Springs
Col
Dr. Hartman
S. B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Despair in Port Arthur as Russian defense falters
A navy department letter from a Sevastopol sailor describes worsening conditions at Port Arthur. He cites falling outer defenses, starvation fear, and imminent capture by Japan, noting loss of 203 Metre Hill, a damaged Sevastopol, wireless and news isolation, and minimal supplies.
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TORIO
Navy Department
Sevastopol
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Mutilated Congress Post To Get Coupons
In Washington a Boston Post proverb contest draws attention after Arthur Holt a War Department clerk is arrested in the Library of Congress for cutting coupons from Post copies. Released on $50 collateral. Holt from Massachusetts. Officials plan a trial amid accusations the act damaged federal property. Penalty ranges from $20 to $1000 fine or one month to one year in jail.
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Washington, D. C
Boston Post
Library of Congress
Post
Arthur Holt
War Department
Holt
Massachusetts
United States
Congressional Library
St Mary's Infant Asylum Christmas Tree and Tea
Tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 6 p m the annual Christmas tree and complimentary tea will be given at St Marys Infant Asylum on Everett Avenue Dorchester. The public is invited to attend to inspect the institution and see the good work being performed. Tea will be poured by the Ladies Aid Society, who will also show visitors over the buildings.
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St. Mary’s Infant Asylum
Everett Avenue
Dorchester
Ladies’ Aid Society
Says Pastor Ought to Be Whipped Says Pastor Ought to Be Whipped
Mrs. Emma Desha Elliott in Huntingdon Pennsylvania comments on the Episcopal church controversy surrounding Bishop Talbot and Dr. Irvine. She says she condemns unkind insinuations about her and recalls hospitality extended to Irvine. She refuses to discuss the dispute further.
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Emma D. Elliott
Talbot-Irvine
Huntingdon
Penn
Emma Desha Elliott
Episcopal Church
Talbot
I. N. W. Irvine
Dr. Irvine
Bishop Talbot
Catarrhal Powder Aids Brewer Man After Yearlong Runny Attacks
c G Archer of Brewer Maine reports chronic catarrh with eyes and nose water. He tried Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder four months ago and has remained attack free, noting relief within ten minutes.
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C. G. Archer
Brewer
Maine
Death in Cambridge Street Stuns City
R. F. Nutting of Cold Springs collapsed with heart failure yesterday in Central Square Cambridge as he prepared to board a car. Bystanders saw him fall and he died within minutes after being carried to the nearby police station.
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R. F. Nutting of
Cold Springs
Central Square
Cambridge
Fall River Strikers back in extended strike by large vote
Fall River reports a nearly three to one vote by several unions to continue the strike after 24 weeks. Business mood is low as orders are canceled and manufacturers fear ongoing disruption. Many married workers favor returning only after wage scales are restored, predicting mill openings Monday with some resuming work.
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Fall River
Captain Lynch S Northeastern Ship Lost In Wreck
Norfolk Va Dec 30 Captain W J Lynch of the steamship Northeastern wrecked Tuesday night on Inner Diamond Shoals and nine miles of rough sea could not prevent a total loss. The crew of 28 was saved yesterday by life savers in a record breaking rescue. The Northeasterns back was broken and oil tanks running dry as all ship and crew belongings including papers and log book were lost.
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Norfolk
W. J. Lynch
Northeastern
Inner Diamond Shoals
East Boston Post Office Opened for Public Inspection
East Boston's new post office at Central square and Meridian street was opened for public inspection last evening. Postmasters Hibbard of Boston and Warren Belcher of Winthrop, the latter the oldest postmaster in New England and second oldest in the U S., visited. Refreshments were served in the rooms above the office.
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Boston
Central Square
Meridian Street
Who Will Be Presidential Ballot Messenger
The Electoral College meets January 7 to count Roosevelt and Fairbanks ballots. A messenger to carry returns to Washington is in doubt. In 1900 a Brockton man named Andrew Jackson handled Republican returns faithfully, but this year a neutral candidate is sought. Captain Isaac Edgett, first clerk of the secretary of state, is highly mentioned, with Senator Nye of Bourne also a candidate.
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Washington
Brockton
Andrew Jackson
Isaac Edgett
Secretary of State
Senator Nye of
Bourne
Parker Loses Case Before Former President Candidate
Albany Dec 30 Alton B Parker former Democratic candidate for President and ex chief judge of the Court of Appeals lost his first case before the tribunal since retirement. Parker appeared as counsel for Elizabeth Reich, appellant, in the action against Edith LaBau Dyer and Lillian LaBau Aymar as executrices of the will of Alice V Labau.
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Albany
N. Y
Alton B. Parker
Court of Appeals
Parker
Elizabeth Reich
Edith LaBau Dyer
Lillian LaBau Aymar
Alice V. Labau
Arrested man injured in fall at Eliot Street
James McDonald a 36 year old temporary resident at 120 Eliot Street was arrested for drunkenness by Station 4 officers yesterday and found to have a broken leg after collapsing on stairs at the same address. He was taken to Relief Hospital under guard.
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Station 4
James McDonald
Eliot Street
Jones
Relief Hospital
Recount Sparks Broad Denver Election Probe
The Colorado Supreme Court orders a sweeping inquiry into Denver election frauds. It will examine ballots registration lists campaign expenditures and other election matters as Alva Adams seeks a clean result. Governor Peabody welcomes the court action and Republicans consider dropping plans to push Teller out.
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Denver
Col
Supreme Court
Alva Adams
Colorado
Peabody
United States Senate
Teller
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A. B. Slauson
Mrr. Holt
Thomas Alvord
Cambridge Street
Wright
Bradford Natural Wool & Camels’ Hair Union
Bradford
D’arcy & CO
Causeway Street
Lowell Street
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