Rourke appoints Norton to street cleaning post
Commissioner Louis K. Rourke created a general superintendent of street cleaning role in the new public works department and appointed ex-Alderman Joseph J. Norton of Ward 14 South Boston to the $2100 a year job, amid political friction with the Lomasneys.
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Monster Department of Public Works
Rourke
Joseph J. Norton
South
Boston
Norton
Lomasneys
Swords
Senator Lomasney
Town Honors Horace Greeley on 100th Birthday in Amherst
Amherst New Hampshire observes the 100th birthday of Horace Greeley with a Greeley dinner at the old courthouse and church services. Albert E Pillsbury of Boston delivers the oration, recalling Greeleys early town ties. A note from Greeley s daughter Mrs Gabriel Greeley Clendenin of New York sends personal memorial.
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Greeley
Daniel Webster
Albert E. Pillsbury
Boston
Massachusetts
Milford
Pillsbury
Gabriel Greeley Clendenin
New York City
Chappaqua
Westchester County
N. Y
Gasolene Fumes Cause Death of Somerville Garage Owner
William Winrow aged 41 suffocated by gasolene fumes while repairing his automobile in his Somerville garage at 134 Willow avenue yesterday afternoon. Firemen carried him to the open air after an alarm from Box 428. Dr Liver pool pronounced him dead. Winrow owned a grocery on Willow and Morrison corner nearby.
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William Winrow
Willow Avenue
Somerville
Winrow
Liverpool
Willow and
Morrison Avenues
Repairman's Garage Fire Sparks Smoke Alarm
A repairman, Winrow, left his store at 3 PM to fix a malfunctioning machine while gasoline leaked in a one story garage with a concrete floor. Fumes accumulated and a seven year old boy reported what looked like smoke pouring from the building. Winrow supports a wife, one son, and his father on Willow Avenue.
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Winrow
Wilrow
Willow Avenue
Stand pat policy shapes football rules committee decision
Boston Hockey Club defeats Cleveland as Harvard and Yale hockey may play in Cleveland. Crimson team weakened for tonight’s game with Dartmouth. English High beats Boston Latin in a local meet. Wolgast to defend title while Newton keeps national tennis tournament at its site.
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Boston Hockey
Cluay
Cleve
Harvard
Five Hurt In Crash Of Cars In Natick
Five people were injured in a collision between two electric cars at Worcester and North Main streets Natick. Mrs Mary Hatfield broke a leg and suffered head and shoulder wounds from glass. Conductor Alvin Neal and residents John Muhley John Murray and William Young were hurt by glass and impact. 17 passengers on the damaged car were jolted and cut.
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Natick
Worcester
North Main Streets
Mary Hatfield
East Central Street
Alvin Neal
John Muhley
North Main Street
John Murray
Cross Street
William Young
South Main Street
Boston & Worcester Limited Car Collision Echoes Rail Line
A limited semi convertible supposedly stopped short before a corner but slid on slippery rails and struck a Local car of the Boston and Middlesex Street Railway Company as it crossed the Boston and Worcester tracks.
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Boston & Worcester
Boston & Middlesex Street Railway Company
Charge Thefts To Policeman
William E. Taylor a 30 year old Somerville police reserve officer was arrested at roll call and jailed on larceny charges. He allegedly stole one dozen electric batteries valued at 1.20 and a fountain pen worth 3 from local properties in Davis Square amid repeated breaks. Chief Kendall ordered removal of his revolver badge and gear after a warrant was sworn and evidence presented.
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William E. Taylor
Hancock Street
Somerville
Taylor
Clarendon Hill
Boston Elevated Railway Company
William T. Hill
Davis Square
Kendall
Carter
Damery
Woman Fights Off Thieves at Monson Academy Dorm
Two men in disguises attempted to steal Frank Cushman’s portrait in Cushman Hall and attacked the dorm cook Elizabeth Toomey. She fought the robbers as one cut her arm and hair, while students and staff aided in their escape. police had no clue tonight.
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Monson
Mrs. Toomey
Academy
Insane Man Runs Amuck in Newton
James Clancy aged 59 of 109 River Street West Newton caused a panic yesterday morning after he began acting crazed near Temple and Highland streets. He pursued bystanders and was described as one of Newtons hardest workers who suddenly behaved abnormally after his shift.
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Temple and
Highland Streets
West Newton
James Clancy
River Street
Clancy
Newton
Temple Street
Madman Clancy Detained After Street Outburst
A man named Clancy rushed into the street attacking a passerby on Highland street. Police safely restrained him as two patrolmen closed in and he was declared insane by Doctors Lowe and Fisher and committed to the Westboro Insane Asylum.
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Clancy
Highland Street
Fred Lowe
Lowe
I. J. Fisher
Westboro Insane Asylum
New York Heiress Dorothy Arnold Reported Found in Philadelphia
At 1 o clock this morning Dorothy Arnold the New York heiress who vanished 53 days ago was located at a friend’s home in Philadelphia and is expected to return home today. Her brother John W Arnold arrived in response to a long distance call and, accompanied by Patrolman Larkin, went to Captain Souder’s office after confirming the lead.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Dorothy Arnold
New York
John W. Arnold
City Hall
Larkin
Philadelphia Detective Bureau
Mr. Arnold
A. R. Souder
Detective Bureau
Brother Found Her in Bid to Locate Dorothy Arnold
Mr Arnold reports locating his sister Dorothy Arnold and asks Captain Souder to send a top detective. A call and a city hall meeting follow with Captain Souder, Mr Arnold, and Policeman Larkin. Later reports indicate Dorothy Arnold is found safe with friends.
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Mr.Arnold
Captain Souder
Dorothy
Mr. Arnold
Larkin
The
Post
Clayton
Policeman Larkin
U S Troops Rushing to the Border
Ciudad Juarez lies nearly deserted as General Orozco moves toward the city with 800 cavalry and Mauser armed troops while federal forces in Juarez total under 500 and nearly out of ammunition. American troops may cross the border to defend interests as tension mounts.
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EL Paso
Tex
Ciudad Juarez
Orozca
Juarez
Twenty Mile Bridge
Somerville Officer Fined for Ice Cream Incident
Patrolman Patrick J. Doolin of the Somerville police was fined 20 days pay after being found eating ice cream with a servant girl in the home of a Winter Hill physician last Monday evening. The mistress of the house discovered the incident upon her return.
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Patrick J. Doolin
Somerville Police Department
Winter Hill
Patrolman Doolin Accused of Leaving Route for Social Visit
ABSENT 45 MINUTES Doolin faced charges for leaving his route without permission and failing to pull in a duty call for nearly 45 minutes. He talked with a maid acquaintance of the physician’s household, was invited inside for refreshments, and left after the mistress entered. A mayoral investigation followed with two other officers brought in for identification.
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Doolin
Burns
Kendall
Mayor Burns
City Hall
Unsettled Weather Forecast for Boston and New England
Forecast for New England predicts snow and warmer conditions on Saturday, then fair Sunday. Temperatures rise and fall with a general east to southeast wind, moderating later with clearing in the east and colder conditions in the west.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
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