City Hall probes extend as Lexow push looms
A reform drive at City Hall tightens as Mayor Curtis and Superintendent Wheeler broaden investi gations into municipal departments. Charges include city expense for yard work at a barroom site and a grappling iron bought for a private yacht. Major Young targets six South End foremen and hints at wider removals to strengthen the service and cut costs.
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Aan
Curtis
Wheeler Ce
Wheeler
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City Hall
John W. McDonald
Lexw
Major Young
Nitary
Keeler
Lsha Baker
John de Merritt
Aaron Stackpole
E. E. Sanford
Thomas R. Avery
Young
Morris B. Rowe
Haseen
Oreman Rowe
John Carson
West End Yard
William Low
East Boston
Harvard Sees Return of Veteran Rower in New Crew
Harvard announces F. Watriss, a 92 year old former substitute and 60 captain, will row again on the varsity squad. The law student, weighing about 180 pounds, coached class and sophomores previously and now joins a secretive first crew lineup amid training before the season.
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Arles
Watriss
Law School
Pres
Troke
Rice
Ames
Dward
Aldrich
Fuller
Butler
Fairchild
G. Derby
Rumor of Tort Exam Cheating at Boston University Law School
A widespread rumor claims some Boston University Law School students tried to see torts exam papers before the test. Reports vary on how many were involved, with 1, 3, or 6 named, while Assistant Dean Samuel Bennett and the faculty offered no proof and called the tale exaggerated.
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Boston University Law School
Samuel Bennett
Dean Bennett
the Post
Law
Charlesbank Athletic Club narrows boxing prospects in Boston
The Charlesbank Athletic Club met to approve 231 membership applications with seven rejected and set a 24 hour advance rule for future votes ahead of the February 22 big meeting. Boston boxing figures Dick OBrien Billy Smith Joe Walcott and others vie for contests at Music Hall on March 1 with plans for Doherty Starlight and rival matchups. Negotiations continue for Dobbs return and possible bout with a top New England opponent as three Washington's Birthday events loom.
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Charlesbank Athletic Club
Boston
New England
Dick O’brien
Billy Smith
Joe Walcott
Music Hall
Tom O’rourke
Barbadoes
Sda Ys
Tommy Ryan
Mike Doherty
Starlight
Frank McGuinness
Doherty
McGuinness
John Keenan
McGuinne
Johnny Eckhardt
Eckhardt
Jack McAuliffe
McCormick
Washington
Bobbie Dobbs
Dobbs
Rob Roy
Corey Hill Toboggan Club Carnival Illumination Nights
Preparations for carnival and illumination nights at Corey Hill Toboggan Club slides proceed for Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Both chutes will be in excellent condition for members, guests, and races. The event features varied costumes, an entertainment option, and promises to be one of the grandest ever held, with Thursday focused on illumination. Committee on arrangements includes A. H. Coolidge, L. G. Ho, F. J. Burrage, W. H. Wheeler, and W. V. Forsyth.
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Corey Hill
A. H. Coolidge
L. G. Ho
F. J. Burrage
W. H. Wheeler
W. V. Forsyth
Queen's Speech Armenian Inquiry Surprises Lords
In the Lords Lord Salisbury questions the Armenian inquiry scope regarding the Queen's speech. He notes two ministers appear in conflict over the anti Lords resolution, while Baron Herschell rebuts press accusations of attempted judicial maneuvering involving Justice Williams and a transfer. The speech passes.
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House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Armenia
Russia
France
Italy
House of Commons
Duke of Devonshire
Baron Herschell
Roland Vaughan Williams
Queen’s Bench
High Court of Justice
Justice Williams
Baron Herschel
Lord Herschell
Bicycle Department Moves and Local Cycling News
Peter Sheehan takes charge of the Dow Wire Works bicycle department in Louisville while Wright & Ditsons moves its cycle department up a story. Local clubs host balls, leagues, and bowling results with Malden, Garden City, Roxbury, and Cambridgeport teams sharing wins and high rollers.
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Stearns
Louisville
Dow Wire Works
Wright & Ditson’s
Massachusetts Club
Charlestown
Mt. Pleasant
Chelsea
Mavericks
Malden Wheelmen
Roslindales
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Roxbury Wheelmen
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Malden
Everett Wheelmen
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Violet McDonald
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A. G. Corbett
Somerville Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Winter Hill
Boyston Street
Press Cycling Club
Cambridgeport Club
C. H. Finley
T. R. Donnelly
Union-Mattapan
Queen Victoria's Speech Outlines Foreign Policy and Domestic Reforms
In Parliament the Queen announces continued peace efforts with China and Japan, urges action on Armenian abuses, notes reduced Irish offenses, and plans bills on Welsh church establishment landlord tenant reform liquor laws plural voting returning officers fees. She also signals measures to conciliate trades disputes and amend factory acts.
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China
Japan
Asia Minor
Porte
Ireland
Wales
Monte Carlo Grand Prix shooting results announced
The Monte Carlo Grand Prix shooting contest for 20,000 francs concluded with Signor Benvenuti of Italy first by hitting 16 of 17 targets. Drevon and Descharmays of France each hit 15, while Signor Calari of Italy hit 14. High wind affected the event.
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Nice
Signor Benvenuti
Drevon and Descharmays
France
Signor Calari
Welsh Church Disestablishment Irish Land and Local Veto Bills Introduced
In the House of Commons Home Secretary Asquith John Morley chief secretary for Ireland and Sir William Harcourt introduced the Welsh Church disestablishment Irish land and local veto bills. Mr Balfour criticized the omission of navy mention urging continued naval programme amid government plans.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
John Morley
Ireland
William Harcourt
Balfour
Hartford hearing on League Cycle estate adjourned
The Hartford hearing on the assigned estate of the League Cycle Company was adjourned until Friday. Its statement shows liabilities of 85040.32 and assets of 24906. The largest creditors are Billings & Spencer of Hartford 5500 Manhattan Rubber Company 3000 Hugo Bitzgram Philadelphia 1120.
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Hartford
Conn
League Cycle Company
Billings & Spencer
Manhattan Rubber Company
Hugo Bitzgram
Philadelphia
Fighting for jobs in Newfoundland premier battle
Sir William Whiteway faces cabinet delays four days after agreeing to return as Newfoundland's premier. A Whiteway party meeting aims to settle distribution of posts amid broad discontent as the colony endures severe weather and widespread hardship reports. Relief figures show 6384 people received aid January 10 to January 31, with additional aid from other groups while thousands allegedly starve.
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ST. John’s
N. F
William Whiteway
Newfoundland
Whiteway Party
Lady O’brien
Stage Gossip: Virginia Ushered at Boston Theatre
The Boston stage buzzes with Wilson Barrett's Virginius in a four act reworking by Alexander Black. Highlights include Barrett's makeup and delivery, appraising scenes at the Forum, and strong supporting turns by McLeay, Percyval, Manning, Jeffries, and Hoffman. Upcoming: Manxman, Hamlet, Ben-My-Chree, The Silver King.
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Wilson Barrett
Virginius
Boston
Sheridan Knowles
Mr. Barrett
Appius Claudius
Franklyn McLeay
T. W. Percyval
Caius Claudius
Ambrose Manning
Dentatus
Miss Jeffries
Virginia
Maud Hoffman
Gervia
Ben-My-Chree
Amendment Aimed at Distress in Queen Speech Debate
London reports that James Keir Hardie proposes an amendment to express regret the Queen's speech omits the distress of the poor and calls for legislation to alleviate suffering. The simple form may win support from the opposition and some radicals.
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London
The
Central News
James Keir Hardie
House of Commons
Humbert Promotes Baratieri to General Status
King Humbert cables Colonel Baratieri praising his victories over the Mahdists and promoting him to general in honor of the achievements. The announcement notes the action was sent from Rome on February 5.
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Rome
Humbert
Baratieri
Ten NY policemen dropped over exam cheating
New York police commissioners voted to remove ten officers for securing appointments by having others write their exam papers. The listed names include Roundsman Joseph Devlin and Patrolmen Dennis Keating Adolph W Rehage Herman F Ludwig John Flatley Richard Burk Edgar F Douglass John Dowling John R Kru shinsky and Solomon Cohen. Commissioner Kerwin, treasurer, withheld their January pay after the corporation counsel ruled the treasurer had no legal right to pay them.
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New York
Joseph Devlin
Dennis Keating
Adolph W. Rehage
Herman F. Ludwig
John Flatley
Richard Burk
Edgar F. Douglass
John Dowling
John R. Krushinsky
Solomon Cohen
Sheehan
Kerwin
Department
Life belts recovered from Elbe as steamer disaster noted
Lowestoft reports several more life belts from the steamer Elbe picked up along the coast. The rescue effort continues as authorities map the finds and search for more survivors.
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Elbe
Lowestoft
Public Meeting Postponed in Boston Bowdoin Tabernacle
Owing to the illness of the Rev. Sheldon Jackson the public meeting announced for Bowdoin Square Tabernacle in Boston on February 6 is indefinitely postponed.
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Sheldon Jackson
D. D
Alaska
Bowdoin Square Tabernacle
Boston
Along the Water Front at Commercial Towboat Offices
The Commercial Towboat Company moved into new offices at the south side of Commercial wharf. The three offices include a directors’ apartment, a general office for agents and captains, all lit by electricity with harbor views and a weather vane. The piece notes ongoing sailor illnesses, a public auction of the British bark Talisman at Central wharf, deaths of Captain George Locke and other seafarers, and various vessels in port or bound for New York.
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Commercial Wharf
James Woolley
Boston
Ned Dixon
Thomas Rice
M. J. Finn
Atlantic Yacht Club
Maurice Powers
Mary G. Powers
Craig
Portland
Tremont
Blanchard
David H. Smith
Atlantic Avenue
Somerville
United States
Henry W. Smith
Central Wharf
New Bedford
Talisman
Addie Sawyer
Orion
Vineyard Haven
Boston Towboat Company
Berk
Brown
Port Johnson
Halifax
Matanzas
George Locke
Clara E. Randall
Locke
Messrs
J. S. Winslow & Co
Valparaiso
Portland Lloyds
Junin
Chill
New York
Calcutta
Conqueror
Lothrop, Jr
Connemara
Antwerp
Belgium
Titanic
Hanslip
Carbarien
American Sugar Refining Company
A. J. Grass
Ernest W. Prescott
Turk’s Island
Grass
Brewer
Nantucket South Shoal
Military Valentine Party at Armory Hall Cambridgeport
Non commissioned officers of Company B First Regiment MV M plan a military assembly and Valentine party at Armory Hall Cambridgeport on the evening of the 14th. Company men and militia attaches expected to appear in uniform for a showy gathering.
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Armory Hall
Cambridgeport
Philo logical Association Lecture on Egypt
A meeting of the Philo logical Association will be held at 3 30 p m today at 12 Somerset street Boston. Rev B F Kidder Ph D of New York City will speak on The Ruins of Upper and Lower Egypt.
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Philological Association
Somerset Street
Boston
B. F. Kidder
New York City
Upper and
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