Pretty Young Girl Fined for Gambling at Local Room
Mary Wilson and eleven young men were charged in Municipal Court after officers found them in a room at 20 Dwight Street with a table of cards and a stake. Wilson pleaded guilty and paid 10 dollars. The male defendants, all under 25, also pleaded guilty and were fined amounts ranging from 5 to 10 dollars.
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Mary Wilson
Dwight. Street
Miss Wilson
Harry Lewis
Charlies Cooper
Abraham Goldstein
Charles T. Bazian
Harry Crocker
Frederick Ross
Harry Gordon
Samuel Camerine
Michael Katz
Michael Swartz
Plymouth Divorce Court Grants Decrees Nisi
In Plymouth County Court Mrs Lillie A Darrow of Brockton testified abuse by husband Ernest Darrow now in Montreal Quebec She obtained a decree nisi along with Sarah J Houghton of Brockton who won a decree nisi from James E for intoxication and Harriet A Shaw of Plymouth who divorced Elmer B Shaw of Boston for non support.
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Plymouth
Plymouth County
Lillie A. Darrow
Brockton
Ernest Darrow
Montreal
P.q
Darrow
Sarah J. Houghton
James E
Harriet A. Shaw
Elmer B. Shaw
Boston
Magrath Harris Feud Over Suffolk Medical Examiner Bill
A committee session spotlighted a quarrel between supporters of George B. Magrath and Francis A. Harris over a bill to establish medical examiner offices in Suffolk County and cover related expenses. Magrath admitted funding clerical help out of pocket while opponents argued county payment and legal authorization are required. An undertaker mocked Magrath as overworked while Magrath defended his duties.
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George B. Magrath
Francis A. Harris
Tucker
Suffolk County
Magrath
Harris
Peabody
Cambridge
Ferber
Boston
Sughrue
Finance Commission
Lomasney
Sughrne
Frederick L. Briggs
Dr. Magrath
Arthur D. Hill Named Fourth of July Orator
Mayor Hibbard announced Arthur D. Hill a well known lawyer has been chosen as the Fourth of July orator for observances. The Rev Father George J. Patterson of the Cathedral will serve as chaplain.
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Arthur D. Hill
Hibbard
George J. Patterson
Bryan Signals Possible Democratic Presidential Candidacy
William J. Bryan stated that if voters prefer another nominee at Denver they should instruct their delegates accordingly. He indicated openness to a candidate role and noted growing clergy interest as he toured the country.
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Philadelphia
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Denver
Curtis Guild Jr.. Governor's father recovers after operation
Curtis Guild senior, editor and father of Governor Guild, underwent an intestinal operation yesterday. He rallied by night and showed strong vitality despite his advanced age of about 84. He lives at 26 Mt. Vernon Street and was visited by the Governor throughout the day.
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Curtis Guild
Governor Guild
Guild
Mt. Vernon Street
Massachusetts Women March on State House for Suffrage
The women of Massachusetts plan to occupy the State House today to urge extending voting rights to women. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe leads the delegation with support from Mrs. Julia Ames Mead.
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Massachusetts
State House
Julia Ward Howe
Julia Ames Mead
Dorchester Woman Dies After Oil Lamp Explosion
Miss Frances Korb 21 died at City Hospital from burns suffered when an oil lamp exploded while she was trimming it at 1066 Washington Street Dorchester Sunday evening. She was well known in Dorchester.
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Frances Korb
Washington Street
Dorchester
City Hospital
Miss Korb
School Board Seeks Minor Peddling Law Amendment
The School Board urged a 15 year age limit for peddling licenses and penalties for employers. It also reports progress on desks at schools, a new disciplinary school in Rice district, and licenses issued to fifty eight boys along with two bodot black licenses.
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School Board
Thomas F. Harrington
School House
Rice
Tragedy at Willers Home Leaves Family Dead
A man discovers his wife and two daughters dead in their home after a gas leak. Mrs. Willers 26, and daughters Alma and Ruth aged 9 lay deceased beside a note begging forgiveness and directing belongings to her mother. Dr Dezine said they had been dead many hours.
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Mr. Willers
Ruth
Alma
Cymric Rescues 37 Men From Burning Ship
The Cymric found the St Cuthbert ablaze off 42.17N 62.46W on Sunday. Lifeboat trips saved 37 crew and passengers before the St Cuthbert capsized, with 15 drowned. Survivors and injured are reported recovering aboard the Cymric and White Star liner.
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Cymric
St. Cuthbert
St.Cuthbert
White Star
The
Cymric Expected At Charlestown Today
The steamship Cymric, in wireless contact yesterday, was about 380 miles offshore and was expected to dock at the Charlestown pier late this afternoon per White Star Line reports.
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Cymric
White Ster
Charlestown
Boston Woman Dies in New York Hospital
Miss Margaret T. Linehan of 883 Columbia Road died in Sisters of Mercy Hospital New York after becoming suddenly ill en route to Jamaica. She was operated on for appendicitis but did not regain consciousness.
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Boston
New York
Jamaica
Margaret T. Linehan
Columbia Road
Sisters of Mercy Hospital
Boston College Medical School Planned Near City Hospital
Boston College plans a Catholic medical school in Boston pending legislative approval after Father Gasson filed a charter. A large Catholic high school may be built off Commonwealth Avenue with a future law school hinted. If realized, Harvard Medical School could see reduced Catholic enrollments.
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Boston College
Father Gasson
Commonwealth Avenue
City Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Fire destroys Methuen house
Methuen February 4 The residence of Joseph Brown of Brown and Whittaker on Prospect Street was completely destroyed by fire early this morning. The flames spread to the rear barn but the horses were saved. The fire began far from headquarters four miles away and the family escaped in their night clothes. Loss placed at 3000 dollars.
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Methuen
Joseph Brown
Brown & Whittaker
Prospect Street
Recallist Diver Wallace Faces Theatrical Turn In Mystery
Fred Wallace, the diver who found Susan Geary’s head in a Boston Post search, announces he will quit diving. Previously a Pearl hunter in Australia and US diving expert for Boston harbor, Wallace has been a popular door guardian at the Bison Theatre drawing curious crowds.
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Gardner
Fred Wallace
Susan Geary
Boston Post
Bison Theatre
Wallace
Australia
Navy Yard
London
United States
Boston Harbor
Highway Commission Hears Boston Post Rate Petition
The Highway Commission has not yet reported on Boston Post's request for lower Massachusetts telephone rates. Chairman W. E. McClintock said the commission's expert, Professor Jackson, is reviewing the data and a report will take at least a week, with a commitment to a complete and exhaustive analysis.
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The
Highway Commission
Boston Post
Massachusetts
W. E. McClintock
Post
Commission
Jackson
Chicago Commission
Whitman
Mayor Hurley May Direct Salem Police Chief Duties
Salem February 3. If the Board of Aldermen refuse to confirm Joseph W. Dane as chief marshal, Mayor John H. Hurley may assume duties directly. The city charter grants the power, and Hurley has re-submitted Dane’s name after repeated rejections. If confirmation fails, Hurley plans to take on the role.
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Hurley
Salem
Conductor Hurt in Car Coupling Accident
Conductor Alonzo Thompson of freight train No. 270 was badly injured while coupling cars at Wakefield on January 3. A stormy start of the train crushed him between cars, fracturing his skull and tearing his ear. He was transported to his Newburyport home for care.
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Wakefield
Alonzo Thompson
Newburyport
Fall River Judge Suggests Railways Use Cow Catchers to Cut Accidents
A Fall River judge proposes railways lower accident rates by adopting cow catchers from steam railways. The Met work's Libbey fender folds from the dasher to trap pedestrians, guiding them to an iron net until stopping. An added Liverpool life saver guard is used beneath cars to sweep obstacles away.
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Fall River
Big
Prairies
South Boston
Fenway District
Libbey
Metropolitan Works
Liverpool
Eng
Saxonia to Carry Large Cargo Out of East Boston
The Cunard liner Saxonia will depart East Boston terminal at 11 am with a large cargo bound for Liverpool and Queenstown. Cargo includes 84 000 bushels of wheat 900 tons of provisions 300 tons of flour 400 tons of lumber 6000 barrels of apples 6500 bales of cotton 50 tons of cheese 50 tons of refrigerator cargo and 600 tons of miscellaneous freight. Passenger count totals 695 including 20 saloon 75 second cabin and 600 steerage with notable travelers R A Fisher and Mrs B F Tiffiny among them.
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Cunard
Saxonia
Boston
Liverpool
Queenstown
R. A. Fisher
City
B. F. Tiffiny
Kansas City
Frea
Steerage List for Saxonia Notably Large for Season
The Boston passenger scene notes T Murphy among a sizeable steerage list aboard the Saxonia, a turnout unusually large for this time of year.
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Boston
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