Rogues Gallery Proposed by State Police Chief Shaw
A Boston Post correspondent reports Chief Shaw of the State police plans a rogues gallery with photos of several alleged killers and wrongdoers. The list includes Miss Nellie Sturtevant, Andrew and Mrs. Borden, Miss Alice Brown, Mrs. Samuel Weingert, Miss May Fosburg, and Mrs. Emma Brigham, plus Bertillon measurements of Mrs. Dean. Bates urges moving beyond pictures to active investigations.
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Shaw
State Police
Post
Boston
Nellie Sturtevant
Medford
Andrew Borden
Fall River
Alice Brown
Corning Street
Samuel Weingert
Reading Woods
May Fosburg
Pittsfield
Emma Brigham
Leices
Ter. Rertillon
Leicester
James Q. Bates
Massachusetts
Chief Shaw
Massachusetts felons and rogues gallery inquiry
A reader questions Chief Shaw’s plan to collect global criminal portraits for a rogues gallery. He notes Massachusetts cases such as Nellie Sturtevant and Andrew Borden, cites unresolved local crimes, and suggests focusing on state records before expanding to Japan. He argues criminals seldom consent to photo filing and calls for solving local mysteries first.
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Mr. Shaw
Japan
Borden
the Sturtevant
Sale of Morse-made overcoats and suits in varied styles
The advertisement offers black and oxford overcoats in medium lengths and fancy Scotch cheviot long overcoats with detachable half belts. It features Morse-made worsteds and cheviots in neat patterns. Sale starts with all sizes. boys’ overcoats 8 to 11 years reduced from 5 to 4.75 dollars.
Testimony Sparked in Packers Trial Over Lyman Witness
In Chicago on February 1 Jesse P. Lyman of Boston faced a potential testifying decision as the packers trial continued. Edward R. Swift testified on cross-examination that Commissioner James R. Garfield received all requested information but admitted uncertainty about specific items reaching government agents. Swift appeared nervous, twisting his fingers and wiping sweat from his face.
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Chicago
Packers
Jesse P. Lyman
Boston
Edward R. Swift
James R. Garfield
Mr. Swift
Testimony in Garfield probe interrupted by objection
Jesse P. Lyman of Boston and former National Packing Company president sought to testify on his interview with Commissioner Garfield but was challenged by District Attorney Morrison over party status. Edward F. Swift of Swift & Co. explained business opposition to the investigation and denied satisfaction with the Garfield report.
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Jesse P. Lyman
Boston
National Packing Company
Garfield
James H. Eckels
Morrison
Lyman
Miller
Edward F. Swift
Swift & Co
Swift
Nelson, Morris & Co
Trinity Club Dines Pastor Alexander Mann
The Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann rector of Trinity Church was honored with a complimentary dinner at the Vendome hosted by the Trinity Club The Rev. Dr. George A Gordon of the New Old South Society was guest of honor and chief speaker Mann spoke on topics of interest to the club
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Alexander Mann
Trinity Church
Hotel Vendome
Trinity Club
George A. Gordon
New Old South Society
Dr. Mann
Blocked Opening Remains as McGinty Building to Be Torn Down
After eight years of conflict between Ames and McGinty of Cambridge and the Cambridge Bridge Commission over the West Boston bridge project, the famed McGinty building at the end of the new approaches is slated for removal this week. Holbrook Cabot and Rollins report the tear down will proceed once the Commission signs the papers, allowing the firm to rebuild elsewhere. The delay stems from approach work. without it the bridge could have opened to traffic last year.
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Ames & Mc Ginty
Cambridge
Cambridge Bridge Commission
West
Boston
Holbrook, Cabot and Rollins
Bridge Commission
Daly
McGinty
New Bridge
Deficit in Cheshire Treasurer's Accounts After Suicides
Cheshire February report shows town treasurer Fred Brown's accounts short by about 3000 dollars. His death by morphine and chloroform followed a county investigation. Brown's mother Nancy Brown offered to surrender life insurance proceeds to cover the shortage, ensuring no town loss.
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Cheshire
Board of Selectmen
Fred Brown
Nancy C. Brown
Selectmen
Brown
McGinty Building Removal Plans Stalled in Mystery
Mr McGinty discusses delays over removal of the McGinty building. Reported asking price of 20000 by owners obscures details of dispute. He hopes for a fair, final settlement within days and notes the mayor's Cambridge office says arrangements satisfactory to all parties are progressing.
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Cambridge
Widow Denies Mysterious Yerkes Mizner Marriage Claim
New York reports Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes denies marrying Wilson Mizner at the Yerkes mansion on a recent Tuesday. Mizner and two witnesses claim the ceremony occurred, while the minister expresses astonishment at her memory. Charles E. Yerkes suggests a plot targets his stepmother as Mizner acknowledges the rushed marriage talk after the millionaire’s death.
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New York
Charles T. Yerkes
Wilson Mizner
San Francisco
Yerkes
Sixty-ninth Street
Fifth Avenue
Mizner
Yerkes Clarifies Telegram on Rumored Marriage
Young Mr. Yerkes said the New York telegram denying the marriage is evidence enough, accusing conspirators of a publicity stunt. The message from Mrs. Cc. T. Yerkes was signed by her, while witnesses and others dispute her identity and discuss motives behind the circulating reports.
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Mr. Yerkes
New York
Waltham Formally Organizes Home Garden Association
Waltham Feb 1 A permanent organization of the Waltham Home Garden Association is effected with Hon B B Johnson as president Charles K E Getchell treasurer Mrs H T Kelley secretary Committees named on membership Miss Annie I Sears Miss MaryL Cutting Charles E Getchell Financial committee John H Storer Eber W Mosher and Mrs John L Harvey Publication Seed distribution and prizes committees to be named later
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Waltham
Waltham Home Garden Association
B. B. Johnson
Charles KE. Getchell
H. T. Kelley
Annie I. Sears
Maryl. Cutting
Charles E. Getchell
John H. Storer
Eber W. Mosher
John L. Harvey
Attorney General Fitts Denies Charges in Vermont
Montpelier Vermont February first Attorney General C C Fitts filed his answer to charges of unprofessional conduct in a petition before the state Supreme Court He denies all three charges in seven typewritten pages The petition signers are M J Reed J C Allen Charles Jackson F W Stoddard J H Haley Vernon Frank L Flint Fred W Putnam John J Eckels Brattleboro and F A Smith Guilford
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J. H. Haley
Vernon
Frank IL. Flint
Fred W. Putnam
John J. Eckels
Brattleboro
F. A. Smith
Guilford
Five Suspects in Pepperell Mills Questioned in Maine Mills
Biddeford Maine February 1 State Factory Inspector George E Morrison of Saco visited the Pepperell mills to check child labor law compliance He recorded about 75 names of likely underage workers and will review parental certificates used to gain employment If found underage the children will be removed from the plant
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Biddeford
George E. Morrison
Saco
Pepperell Mills
President nominates officials to Senate for Philippine, legal posts
Washington Feb 1 The President sent nominations to the Senate naming James F. Smith as Governor-General of the Philippine Islands effective June 1 1906 replacing Henry Clay Ide. Charles J Hamblett is named Attorney for the District of New Hampshire and Grovenor A Curtiss is Pension Agent at Concord New Hampshire.
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Washington
Senate
The
Philippine Islands
James F. Smith
California
Henry Clay Ide
Charles J. Hamblett
District of New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Grovenor A. Curtiss
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Nmien
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E-Jep
Ene
Adams Square
Probe Bel Trust
M’ginty
New W. Boston Bridge
Clearange
Oblast
Brother Hagan
Shoeman Hagan
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Gibson
Digby Bell
the Park Theatre
Mr. McGinty
Stenson of
Waltham Perfects Home Garden Association
Fitts
Mills
Rhodes Bros. Co
Tremont ST
Warren ST
Mass. Ave
Harvard
N. Y
Kennedy's
Jouches
Tremont Street
Washington Steet
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