Municipal light ruling plunges Boston council into clash
A heated Boston Common Council session centered on municipal lighting as Councilman Bagley urged an investigation into alleged bribery and possible libel, while President Barrett and Councilmen Wiley and Kiley sparred over reconsideration and a proposed five member committee. The debate stretched late, ending with a defeated motion to refer and a close vote on the lighting order.
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Bagley
Herald
J. E. Purdy
Boston Herald
Purdy
Corporation Counsel
Kiley
Barrett
Nichols
Ile
Wiley
Williams
McCullough
Ward 18
South Boston
Board of Aldermen
Miley
Riley
Doherty
Noyes
Ward 11
State House
Boston
Noonan
Santosuosso
Rachkowsky
Provident Bank Seizes Shenandoah Board and Denver Probe
Receivers of the defunct Provident Banking and Securities Company move to seize the Shenandoah Land and Irrigation Company of Colorado and oust C. D. Gurley's self perpetuating board. Denver trustees test contracts and rights of Provident holders. Alfred S. Hall to lead a Denver trip for control and possible new officers. District Attorney Moran reviews potential criminal issues and Burlen consults on grand jury summons.
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Provident Banking and Securities Company
Shenandoah Land and Irrigation Company of Colorado
Provident Bank
C. D. Gurley
Shenandoah and
Provident
Shenandoah
Moran
Burlen
Denver
Col
Colorado
Alfred S. Hall
Colorado Field
Hall
Co. F. Weed
Shenandoah Company
Gurley
The
Credit Bank and Securities Company, Limited
London
Samuel K. Hamilton
Lorenzo W. Burlen
Grand Jury
Local names list appears in archival notice
Edward C R Bagley William J Barretti Charles I Beatty William S Bramhall Joseph J Donovan EK Howard George Patrick D McGrath John B McGregor Malcolm E Nichols James B Noyes Edward M Richardson Isaac N Roberts Fred P Warner Joseph H Wentworth William B Willcutt remain as named figures in an archival record.
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Edward C. R. Bagley
William J. Barretti
Charles I. Beatty
William S. Bramhall
Joseph J. Donovan
Howard George
Patrick D. McGrath
John B. McGregor
Malcolm E. Nichols
James B. Noyes
Edward M. Richardson
Isaac N. Roberts
Fred P. Warner
Joseph H. Wentworth
William B. Willcutt
Notable Boston Security Line Names in City Court Case
James J. Conboy, William J. Foley, William J. Gleason, Philip J. McGonagle, John P. P. Noonan, Max L. Rachkowsky, Joseph Santosuosso, and Daniel L. Sullivan appear as named individuals in an ongoing city court action. Details remain limited in the fragmentary list.
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James J. Conboy
William J. Foley
William J. Gleason
Philip J. McGonagle
John PP. Noonan
Max L. Rachkowsky
Joseph Santosuosso
Daniel L. Sullivan
Notable Names List in Historical Ledger
George S. Coughlin, George IX. Howard, Thomas M. Joyvee, Nathan B. Macrood, William EE. Magurn, David T. Montague, Myron E. Pierce, Robert KE. Sexton are recorded as individuals of interest in a historical ledger. The fragment preserves eight named persons, suggesting a register of contributors, members, or officials from a period source. Further context would clarify their roles and the document’s purpose.
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George S. Coughlin
George IX. Howard
Thomas M. Joyvee
Nathan B. Macrood
William EE. Magurn
David T. Montague
Myron E. Pierce
Robert KE. Sexton
American Express Society to Host Fourth Annual Grand Ball
The American Express Company Aid Society will hold its fourth annual grand ball at Paul Revere Hall this evening. O'Connor's Orchestra will provide music and the grand march will start promptly at 9 o'clock.
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American Express Company Aid Society
Paul Revere Hall
O'Connor
Secret Mormon Endowment Oaths Linked by Mrs Waite
Mrs. Caroline V. Waite recalls confidences from wives of Mormon officials in Salt Lake. She cites ceremonies at the endowment house with oaths urging vengeance against the United States government and penalties for breaking secrecy, detailing first and second degree priesthood rites and pledges about relations with women.
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United States
Caroline V. Waite
Charles B. Waite
Chicago
Utah
Lincoln
Tabernacle
Endowment House
Joseph Smith
Aereradine
Sore
Raathe
Withs Khowm
Peter
Joseph
Sainith
Israel
Banks watch for foreign charters as Hanover and Provident links loom
Bank officials say the Board of Bank Commissioners will act against banks with charters from other states. Investigations focus on the Hanover Bank and Provident Bank securities. Prosecutions are not contemplated yet, while inspectors seek links to the Imperial Trustees Company and possible forged certificates amid a bank panic.
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Board of Bank Commissioners
Provident Banking and Securities Company
Hanover Bank
Warren E. Locke
Provident Bank
Leary
Provident
New York
Post Office
Imperial Trustees Company
Hooper
Imperial
Oppose More Cost for Bigger Boston at Mayor Dinner
Metropolitan Boston nearly exploded at the Mayor’s dinner as a photographer set off a magnesium flare. Smoke filled the room. no one was harmed. Attendees debated keeping expenditures within the $600,000 annual limit, with Mayor Fitzgerald presiding.
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Boston
Fitzgerald
Explosion in Parall mine claims 28 lives near Oak Hill
Charleston dispatch reports a deadly mine blast at the Parall mine of Stewart Collier Company near Oak Hill. Of 39 workers, 12 escaped. by midnight six bodies were recovered at the mine mouth, and all others were presumed dead.
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Charleston
W. Va
Parall
Stewart Colliers Company
Oak Hill
World’s Eyes Upon China
London February 8 The trend of events in China after the powers agreed to withdraw troops has led to reconsideration. With all governments except Germany holding forces in North China withdrawal remains an open question. Decisions will hinge on developments in coming months. Foreign residents in China oppose troop withdrawal.
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London
China
William
Germany
Tablet to Rev Lindsay Unveiled at St Pauls Church
A marble tablet to the Rev John S Lindsay D D late rector of St Pauls Church was unveiled yesterday at noon. Bishop Lawrence and reverends Tillotson and Billings led the ceremony. The inscription honors Lindsay who served 1889 1908 as rector and held multiple diocesan roles including four terms as president in 1901.
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John S. Lindsay
D. D
St. Paul's Church
Lawrence
Edward Tillotson
Sherrard Billings
John Summerfield Lindsay
St. Paul’s Church
House of Deputies
General Convention
Dominion Coal Co Opposes Reciprocity Appeal
Ottawa reports the tariff commission heard W. C. Milner of the Fife Coal league of Halifax seek Canada US reciprocity in coal. The Dominion Coal Company of Nova Scotia opposed the request at the hearing held in Ottawa on February 8.
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Dominion Coal CO
N. S
Ottawa
Ontario
Tariff Commission
W. C. Milner
Fife Coal League
Halifax
Canada
United States
Dominion Coal Company of
Nova Scotia
Paris Count de Castellane Divorce Rumors Stir Society
Trade circles fear a breakdown in the Castellane marriage amid reports of immense debts, including a 6 million franc jewelry bill to a noblewoman. The countess refuses to pay, indicating settlement will cover legitimate obligations only. Reconciliation efforts fail. provisional child custody is awarded. Henri Bonnet to defend Count Boni.
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Paris
Count de Castellane
Countess de Castellane
Henri Bonnet
Count Boni
Bridesmaid Seeks Divorce in Jersey City Case
On the heels of the Countess Boni de Castellane suit, Irene Goodwin Foye, once a bridesmaid at the countess’s wedding, filed for divorce from Frank M. Foye in Toledo Ohio on cruelty and incompatibility. The Fo eyes married in 1896. his family is among Jersey City’s wealthiest real estate fortunes. Foye Place in Bergen is named for Troye’s ancestor.
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Jersey City
Boni de Castellane
Irene Goodwin lVoyve
Frank M. Foye
Tima
Charles Tannenbaum
Foyes
Foye
Bergen
Mr. Troye
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Hingham
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Thomas G. O'Connell
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Milton
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Arlington
James H. Codman
Brookline
Charles W. Barney
Lynn
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Everett
A. L. Linscott
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Hyde Park
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Canton
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Kinness
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Shadow Pictures
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