Emmons Responds to Newspaper Critics At Library
Chairman Emmons of the Police Board denounces press comments on crime policy in a Mercantile Library talk. He argues police enforce laws against drinking gambling and prize fighting while urging citizens to seek legislative changes if they want those actions legalized. The judge echoes concerns about sensational crime reporting and defends strict law enforcement amid public debate.
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Board of Police
Japan's Minister States War If Russia Refuses Treaty
Baron Hayashi, Japanese minister to Great Britain, declared in London that Japan would fight if Russia refuses to sign a treaty recognizing China's rights in Manchuria. He said Japan would object to British intervention and insisted on a signed agreement, not promises, and that war would result if Russia refused. He emphasized Japan wants no external support in its duel with Russia.
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Police say non-union sailors deceived department in Boston incident
Police allege they were misled Thursday night when called to provide transport for strike breaking seamen. A crew of West India sailors arrived to man the Dorothy Palmer at Bird Island flats, with a large boat at the dock rowed by a Dorothy Palmer officer. The scene sparked questions as the police boat carried men out and back, while the Police Board denies knowledge and promises an investigation.
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Dorothy Palmer
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Bird Island Flats
Bates College Seeks 300000 For Expansion
Bates College needs about 300000 to keep pace with modern education and to fund new instruction in electrical and civil engineering. President George C. Chase spoke at the 20th annual Boston alumni dinner, noting academics and clean athletics attract students while advising against sports-focused aims. Officers for the year include John Wesley Hutchins as president and Richard B. Stanley as secretary.
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Bates
Boston and Vicinity
Young’s Hotel
John Wesley Hutchins
Samuel H. Woodrow
Hope Congregational Church
Springfield
Richard B. Stanley
Diamond Charley Bostwick Taunton Prisoner in Taunton
Taunton February 5 Diamond Charley Bostwick Boston ex convict arrived as a prisoner in connection with Mrs May Clark accused of blackmail and attempting to extort money from society acquaintances An unusual levee atmosphere prevailed at the City Hotel with Deputy Sheriffs and lawyers present and Bostwick freely visiting guests while court adjourned and rumors of indictment swirl around the case
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Boston
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Boston Men to Address Haverhill Zionists Sunday
Zionist Council to hold a mass meeting in Haverhill Sunday afternoon to further the Zionist cause. Prominent speakers from Boston are invited along with the Mayor of Haverhill.
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Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Price 25 Cents
An old advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine offered for sale at 25 cents. The copy implies relief from a stomach ailment and hints at a marketing tagline about removing the cause. No further details or endorsements are provided.
Typothete and Union Face Pressmen Strike Spread
Boston Typographicis says 32 employers signed union agreement while 16 shops remain struck with 26 workers out. Strike spreads to Griffith-Stillings Press Company on Congress street as 34 pressmen and feeders walk out. The Typothete minutes outline proposals and arbitration plans as employers vow to fill positions and push for wage scales and shorter hours. William Green assists employers, noting no temporary shutdown or scale concession.
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William Green
New York
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The Employing Printers Declare Their Stance on Strike
The Boston Typothete executive committee released a statement detailing wage histories from 1897 to 1901, noting prior hours and pay, the 1901 agreement, and the union’s proposed changes. It explains the shift toward eight hours, higher weekly wages, abolition of piecework, and linotype scale increases, with a counter proposal referenced.
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Typothete
Typographical Union
Union President Brands Statement False and Misleading
President McMahon of Typographical Union 13 said he would not provide a detailed reply until he read the employers' statement with union officers. He stated the submitted statement is generally false and wholly misleading.
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Typographical Union 13
No Reply by Emmons to Seamen Charges
Chairman Emmons of the Police Board refused to comment yesterday on protests over police transport of non-union sailors aboard the Watchman from shore to the Dorothy Palmer. Seamen's Union official William H. Frazier condemned the action as interference, but Emmons again did not reply, with officials saying he was telephoned Thursday by a party acting for the schooner owners and was away.
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Police Board
Dorothy Palmer
William H. Frazier
The
Seamen's Union
Judge Emmons
Hanna In Serious Peril As Doctors Monitor Typhoid Case
Five physicians including Dr. Rixey Dr. Magruder Dr. Brewer Dr. Behrend and Dr. Osler attended Senator Hanna as his fever nears 102 degrees. Osler consulted today with Rixey and Magruder after which Rixey reported the patient is conscious weak and resting. President Roosevelt visited the Arlington Hotel to inquire while the typhoid outbreak in Columbus linked to Hanna’s illness prompts inquiries from Governor Herrick and others.
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Brewer
New York
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Osler
Baltimore
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Johns Hopkins Hospital of
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Roosevelt
Arlington Hotel
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Dover
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Herrick
Call for the full name price set at 25 cents
A brief public notice states the required full name is needed and sets the price at 25 cents for the service or item involved.
Wakefield Dramatic Club Presents Between the Acts
In Wakefield on February 6 the Wakefield Dramatic Club staged the three act comedy Between the Acts in the Universalist Church vestry. A large audience attended and applauded the cast for their performance.
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Wakefield Dramatic Club
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