Boston Barber Arrested for Cashing Draft Letter Scam
John Herman Russell formerly of 782 Tremont Street was arrested on a fraud charge after cashing a $652 draft sent by Baer Botts Perker Garwood of Houston. Located at 92 Worcester Street he faced a $1000 bond and a February 18 hearing, while rival J Henry Russell of Cambridge shares initials. Draft drawn on American Exchange National Bank New York. Russell had $555 on arrest.
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John Herman Russell
Tremont Street
United States
Charles Bancroft
Traud
Russell
American Exchange National Bank of New York
Baer, Botts, Perker & Garwood
Houston
Texas
John Herman
American Pacific squadron sails from Callao for Panama
Lima Peru February 10 The American Pacific squadron led by Rear Admiral Swinburne departed Callao at 4 PM for Panama in a strategic move signaling renewed fleet activity in the region.
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Lima
Peru
Swinburne
Callao
Panama
Wireless fleet awaits first news of world cruise
Newport Rhode Island February 10. As the Atlantic fleet nears Hampton Roads from Gibraltar on its final lap after a world cruise the navy wireless stations along the coast await the first telegram from the ships. The operator to receive the first message will be honored. Naval wireless at Cape Henlopen 500 miles away reports perfect exchange despite bad weather.
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Newport
R. I
Hampton Roads
Gibraltar
Navy Department
Naval
Secretary of the Navy
Cape Henlopen
Southern Steel Company adopts new securities plan
New York Feb 10 by the reorgan ization plan of the Southern Steel Company which became operative today these new securities are authorized ten million dollars of 4 percent first and refunding mortgage 20 year gold bonds ten million nine hundred thousand dollars in common stock and seven million dollars non cumulative 6 percent preferred stock
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New York
Southern Steel Company
Willard Elected President of Colorado Midland Railway
Daniel Willard was elected president of the Colorado Midland Railway Company at a directors meeting held in New York on February 10.
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New York
Daniel Willard
Colorado Midland Railway Company
Want Congo Land Restored
The American Congo Reform Association received a copy of a memorial presented to Sir Howard Grey urging withholding Belgian annexation recognition until native land is restored. A Belgian branch of the International Congo Teague with leaders Emile Vandervelde and Paul Janson was announced. A Paris conference in late February will include J. D. Morel carrying a letter urging land restoration for natives.
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American Congo Reform Association
English Association
Howard Grey
Congo
Belgium
American Association
International Congo Teague
Emile Vandervelde
Paul Janson
Paris
J. D. Morel
Morel
Denmark Celebrates 250th Copenhagen Repulse
Denmark marks the 250th anniversary of the final repulse of a Swedish assault on Copenhagen under Wing Charles Gustavus with a national feast in Copenhagen and royal family participation. Festivities continue tomorrow as enormous crowds join in the celebrations.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Charles Gustavus
Best tonic praised by Alabama nurse Duffy’s Malt Whiskey
Mrs Annie Whitman of Anniston Alabama a trained nurse with a large practice endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the best tonic for patients stating she will use it whenever possible Leading doctors and clergymen also endorse it as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion nervous prostration throat and lung diseases stomach troubles malaria chills fever and general debility with testimonials guaranteed genuine and published in good faith
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Annie Whitman
Anniscon
Alabama
Duffy
Whitman
Anniston
Morse in cell pays a million as bail appeal sought
Martin W. Littleton argued for Charles W. Morse before the United States Court of Appeals asking release on bail while Morse appeals. He noted Morse has paid $1,000,000 in debts since imprisonment. Morse serves 15 years in Atlanta federal prison for banking law violations. Bail was denied after sentence but may be renewed on appeal. Judges Tacombe Noyes and Coxe reserved decision.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Martin W. Littleton
United States Court of Appeals
Morse
Atlanta
Tacombe
Noyes
Coxe
Petition in Morse appeal paves way for bond and relief
The bill of exceptions in the Morse appeal was filed Tuesday as a strong petition by prominent bankers supports Morse. Mrs. Morse and her two sons attended the courtroom with United States District Attorney Stimson opposing the application. Mr. Littleton argued delays in final determination could keep Morse imprisoned. He noted Morse's debt fell from seven million to around three million with payments made from prison while promising collateral secured by banks.
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Morse
Charles W. Morse
United States
Stimson
Littleton
Rescue Cat From Tree Sparks Somerville Holiday
A storm trapped a cat forty feet up a tree in Somerville. Neighbors and local officials urged rescue, wire department workers and Commissioner Underwood assisted, and the cat was finally lowered to safety. The town granted a holiday for the weather, and the cat recovered with milk and warmth.
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Tligh
Old Spring Hill
Somerville
Tom—Jenks
Thomas
Ferther
Puss
Casey
Roosevelt Adds 60 Caliber Soft Nosed Rifle
President Roosevelt expanded his African hunting gear with a 60 caliber Mannlicher rifle that fires soft nosed bullets for greater impact. The gift, tested by General Croner, chief of ordnance, was presented by a admirer and shown to the President.
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Washington
Veh
Roosevelt
Croner
Workmen Buried as Floor Collapses at New Bedford Library
A section of the north wing floor of the new library buckled and fell into the basement just before 10 this morning. Several workmen were trapped by debris but all escaped unharmed except Joseph Frazier whose leg was injured.
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New Bedford
Joseph Frazier
Premier reconstructs Austrian cabinet to restore tranquility
Premier Von Bienerth has reformed the Austrian cabinet aiming to restore tranquility. The new ministry includes representatives of nationalities not directly involved in racial or party struggles.
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Vienna
von Bienerth
Reston and Maine Railroad Orders 1000 Cars
The Reston & Maine railroad ordered 1000 steel box freight cars from the Laconia Car Company of Laconia, New Hampshire, as announced from Portsmouth. The delivery plan and contract terms were outlined in the press brief.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Reston & Maine Railroad
Laconia Car Company
Laconia
Lowell Mayor Guest at New England Water Works Meet
Chorge H. Brown, Lowell policeman mayor, attended the New England Water Works Association luncheon at the Brunswick Hotel. About 150 members were present as papers on water system topics were read by A. A. Knowlton of New York and Frank F. Merrill of Somerville, followed by discussion. Joseph W. Cowles, superintendent, spoke during the session.
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Chorge H. Brown
Lowell
New England Water Works Association
Iotel Brunswick
Brown
Robert J. Thomas
A. A. Knowlton
New York City
Frank F. Merrill
Somerville
Joseph W. Cowles
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Southern Steel Co
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Wire Department
Butler
Kim
Masonville
Enclish
Coats
Salter
Skein
Manchester
Cray
Gibson
George G. Fox Company
the Bakers
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Up One & Film
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Outlet CO
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Mass. Ave
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Main St
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Hancock St
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Cambridge St
Allsten
William HH. Secott
Wend Z. Elwood-—-Smith
Edison Bleettielluminating Company
Burdett College
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Great Ceylon Tea Co
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