Recent Thefts by Women in Boston Reported in 1900 1901 Crimes
A string of pickpocket incidents across Boston from December 1900 to January 1901 lists victims including James W. McKenzie, James Langville, Charles R. Rogers, Richard Moses, and A I Benway. Suspects Sadie Jones and Phebe E. Smith, both colored, are identified with arrests for larceny.
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James W. McKenzie
Melvin Street
Somerville
High Street
Charlestown
James Langville
Ferdinand Street
Village Street
Charles R. Rogers
Irvington
St. Botolph
Richard Moses
Columbus Avenue
Sadie Jones
A I. Benway
Camden Street
Benway
Springfield Street
Division 3
Phebe E. Smith
Flags Street
Fred E. Chandler
Stanhope Street
Robbery Thriller Highlights Boston Cold Hands Thefts
A $4650 robbery from J W Peppett in a Berkeley Street doorway is amid a spate of cold hand thefts. Peppett, a Victoria B C miner en route home to Cape Breton, stayed at the Bixby House and offered a 500 reward for return of the money. Police report efforts to catch the thiefs, with several rounded up and more at large, including the woman with a gold tooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Peppett
Berkeley Street
Mr. Peppett
Victoria
B. C
Boston
Cape Breton
Kixby House
Tremont Street
Peppett
Bixby House
Station 4
Capt. Dugan
Post
Captain Dugan
Young man robbed after meeting on Tremont and Herkeley streets
Friday evening Mr Peppett walked Tremont street and met a neat young woman on Herkeley street. They talked hidden away and he warmed her cold hands. He woke to a missing $4650 and reported the loss to Station 4 and police HQ at Pemberton Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 4
Peppett
Pemberton Square
Police
Crazy Snake and Creek leaders jailed for treason
Chitto Harjo also known as Crazy Snake and seventeen Creek minor chiefs are jailed in Muskogee Indian Territory awaiting treason trials. Attorneys alleged to have misled the tribes may face prosecution. Crazy Snake disputes the arrest, claiming they acted in good faith with documents from Washington and an upcoming trial.
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Muskogbee
I. T
Chitto Harjo
Crazy Snake
Washington
Big Bail Set for Neely In Havana Defalcation Case
The military government will demand a cash bond from Co W Neely the alleged defaulter. Charges may total over 1000000 with possible increase as the judge leans toward theft of surcharged stamps to 800000. Bail amount to be decided by the court.
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Havana
Co . W. Neely
Neely
Court of First Instance
Cunarder Altonia Extends Transatlantic Trip For Iceberg Safety
The Cunarder Altonia arrived from Liverpool after a longer voyage to avoid icebergs. Two days were added to the crossing due to owner and crew concerns. An engine room assistant, Daniel Jones of Manchester, suffered both leg bones broken and severe lacerations when his leg was caught in machinery.
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Altonia
Liverpool
Nedee
Seer
Daniel Jones
Manchester
Eng
New York Arrives After Rough Crossing. Seaman Dies at Sea
The American line steamship New York reached New York today after leaving Cherbourg amid a westerly gale. Two days after being knocked down by a heavy sea, Southampton seaman Dan Boyle died from injuries and was buried at sea.
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New York
American Line
Cherbourg
Dan Boyle
Southampton
Steamer Silvia Fire Damages Cargo in Newfoundland
The Red Cross line steamer Silvia, Captain Clark, loading for New York, caught fire last evening at St John’s Newfoundland. About 100 casks of fish and 500 casks of oil were damaged. Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours with losses estimated around 25000 dollars.
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ST. John's
N. F
Red Cross Line
Silvia
Clark
New York
Boston Vessels Reach Port in Distress
The American bark Addie Morrill of Boston and the American schooner Break of Day of Rockland have both arrived in Permuda in distress after sailing from Buenos Ayres and San Domingo respectively.
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Permuda
Addie Morrill
Boston
Mass
Andrews
Buenos Ayres
Rockland
Petersen
San Domingo
New York
Oceana Short of Coal on Voyage from Calcutta
The British steamer Oceana arrived from Calcutta with nearly empty bunkers. Supply ran low last week forcing the burning of all deck fittings except boats and booms. Despite very boisterous weather, no damage was reported.
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Oceana
Calcutta
Weather forecast for New England and Mid-Atlantic regions
Monday expects snow or rain across New England and the lower lake region with high easterly to southeasterly winds. Tuesday turns fair but colder with brisk east to northeast winds and diminishing forces by night. Forecast notes include coastal storm warnings from Boston to Norfolk and shifts to westerly winds by Tuesday.
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Washington
New England
Lower Lake Region
Middle States
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Boston
Norfolk
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Vueseay
U S Ship Subsidy Bill Praised for Ocean Trade Role
The Daily Mail prints a column by Mr. H. Cramp of Philadelphia arguing the ship subsidy bill offers the United States a chance to gain a fair share of the ocean carrying trade, though not claiming the bill is perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
H. Cramp
Philadelphia
United States
Secretary Long press seeks Congress action on Santiago heroes
In a letter to Senator Morgan Secretary Long urges Congress to act on promotions for Lt Hobson Capt Clark and others from the Santiago naval campaign. He notes two-year delays in nominations, appeals for thanks or medals, and suggests a vice admiral grade could help resolve the matter. He asks for cooperation from lawmakers and references prior appeals and presidential nominations.
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Washington
Long
Morgan
Hobson
Clark
Santiago
Congress
Legislative Branch
Senate
Atlantic
Asiatic Squadron
Hale
Naval Committee
John D Long
Fire destroys National Wire Company plant in Fairhaven
A large fire in Fairhaven, Connecticut, obliterated two one story buildings covering about five acres of ground, with a conservative loss of 325000. The National Wire Company, formerly the New Haven Wire Company, employed about 60 workers. Local hose company assisted but the New Haven department refused aid due to jurisdiction.
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New Haven
Conn
National Wire Company
Fairhaven
Fairhaven Hose Company
Wales
New Haven Wire Company
Queen Victoria laid to rest with royal procession
Coffined body protected in the Albert Memorial Chapel at Windsor as guardsmen stand vigil. Interment at Frogmore planned for 3 p m with a gun carriage, Grenadier Guards escort, and a public ceremony attended by the royal family. Archbishops and bishops officiate with a royal and international gathering observing solemn rites.
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London
Queen Victoria
Albert Memorial
Windsor
Royal Household
Windsor Castle
Frogmore
Grenadier Guards
York
Winchester
St. George’s Chapel Royal
Walter Parratt
St. George’s Chapel
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Duchess of Cornwall
Emperor William
Frederick William
Duke of Connaught
Chaminade
Marquess of Normandy
Victoria
Edward
Dvorak
Jesus
William Stubbs
Oxford
Polley
Mme. Albani
Marlborough House
Charing Cross Station
Port Victoria
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Pageant Of Windsor Ceremony Details Plotted In Full
A detailed order of ceremony for today in London describes the coffin procession from the Albert Memorial Chapel to the mausoleum. Guards and royal aides, led by the Bishop of Winchester and the Dean of Windsor, accompany the gun carriage while crowds and police secure the route.
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London
Winchester
Windsor
Albert Memorial Chapel
Grenadier Guards
Queen’s Company
Windsor Castle
Duke of Argyll
Highlanders
Pipers
Bishop
Edward
Duke of Connaught
William
Henry
Prussia
Alexandra
England
Napier Miles
First Life Guards
Royal Household
Long Walk
Arthur Sullivan
Crowds Flock London to Honor Queen Victoria’s Passing
Reports from London describe millions in black lining the streets for Victoria’s funeral procession. Guards, soldiers, and crowds showed deep grief as Earl Roberts cheered wounded soldiers and large Grenadier guards observed Queen Victoria’s casket passing Windsor. Sequences of delays, rioting, and injuries marked the day as police controlled crowds and high officers moved toward Windsor and Buckingham Palace.
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London
Victoria
Windsor
Portsmouth
Earl Roberts
Buckingham Palace
St. George's Chapel
Bar
Roberts
Grenadiers
Duke of York
Baxendale
Winseay Castle
King Edward seeks set income with crown property reversion
London report says King Edward plans to press Parliament for three million dollars a year from a civil list, arguing crown property reverts to him until a new arrangement. He also aims for a ten million dollar lump sum to cover debts, citing growth in crown estates and wartime taxation.
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London
Edward
Victoria
Queen Victoria
West End
Duke of Cornwall and York Advances Toward Convalescence
London report states the Duke of Cornwall and York is progressing satisfactorily toward convalescence as of the court circular issued this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Cornwall and York
Memorial services honor Queen Victoria in New Bedford
A large crowd gathered at City Hall in New Bedford for memorial services to honor Queen Victoria. Four local churches also held memorial services this afternoon.
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New Bedford
Queen Victoria
Carrie Nation Threatened as Saloons Brace for March
Topeka dispatch reports a plotting police tip that Mrs Carrie Nation and her crusade may be tarred and feathered by liquor men. Despite fear she and sister reformers press on with temperance speeches and a planned march through Kansas Avenue with 300 recruiting soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
the Times
Topeka
Kan
Luster
Carrie Nation
Nation
Secret Service
Carrie Nation to curb saloons in Kansas with vast league
Carrie Nation unveils plans to form a large league of saloon wreckers aimed at closing every Kansas saloon. She claims 400 supporters in the state and pledges to recruit tens of thousands of women, drill them for raids, and fund trials as needed. She predicts a year of intense action, with more raids and public fund-raising for legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Carrie Nation
Kansas
The
Kingdom of God
Weather Chat Sparks Clothier Bargains and Ice Breaking
The piece promotes Frieze Overcoats at 7.50, once 12.50 and 10, noting comfort and fit. Silk Vests are advertised at 1.17, previously 2.98 2.48 and 1.98. It claims limited time today and tomorrow with a casual wink about finding a forgotten dollar.
Your money back if you want it caption for all goods
The caption Your money back if you want it accompanies all goods sold here, stated as a constant slogan. The note emphasizes a customer satisfaction promise tied to every sale in the shop.
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Thayer, McNeil & Hodgkins
Temple Place
Miner
Cunarder
Liner
Cramp
Lug
Albani
and Tennyson
Duke of
Aosta
Sweden
Norway
Robert of
United Kingdom
Globe
India
State St
James B. Ramsay, JR
Ead
Boston News Bureau
Windsor Station
Whitecaps
Mrs, Nation
Mrs. Nation
Bernard M. Wolf
Hanover and
Portland Streets
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