Real Estate Men on Trial in Larceny Case
George Ff. Keeler and Charles W. Dodson, two brokers, faced trial on charges of stealing 3500 from Susan P. Moulton of Everett. Indictments allege 1000 on Jan 20, 1906 and 2500 on March 27, 1907. Dodson traveled to New York and California before return. Attorney John W. Huse testified, claimed to have helped Dodson, while agents argued the land mortgaged in Brighton was improved when it was vacant.
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George Ff. Keeler
Charles W. Dodsom
Susan P. Moulton
Everett
Dodson
New York
California
John W. Huse
James H. Vahey
Charles W. Bartlett
Over-Eating Worse Than Starvation Trialed in 1900s
An English observer links overeating to the deaths and illnesses of many in the Anglo-Saxon race, claiming seven deaths from overeating per one from starvation. The piece promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy, promising digestion of large meals and offering a free trial package by mail from the F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Embassy Bill Goes to House
Washington Feb 10 The United States will build and own embassy buildings abroad to about half a million dollars annually if Congress passes the Lowden bill. The House was informed after a foreign affairs committee report followed a hearing in which President Jones and other American Embassy Association officials criticized the current leasing system.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Lowden
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Jones
American Embassy Association
Mayor Seeks Advice On Bridge Project
Mayor Fitzgerald announced he will submit a proposal for a 15 million dollar bridge to East Boston to the Chamber of Commerce and 1915 movement leaders for their opinions on the matter.
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Fitzgerald
East
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Movement
Indictment of Young Suffragette in New York Strike
Martha Gurening, a Smith College graduate and leader in the suffrage movement, was indicted by a grand jury in Pennsylvania on the charge of inciting to riot. True bills were found against 14 strikers and their sympathizers amid the recent shirtwaist strike.
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Patdadruphta
Penn
Martha Gurening
New York
Smith College
Butler Accused in Highway Robbery Case
Robert Butler of West Cedar street faces highway robbery charges for allegedly knocking down Daniel Mead and stealing a watch and chain in an alley off Cambridge street late Wednesday night. He was arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court and granted a continuance until today, with bonds set at $2000.
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Robert Butler
West Cedar Street
Daniel Mead
Cambridge Street
Butler
Municipal Criminal Court
Lucia di Lammermoor at Boston Opera Company
The opera retells Walter Scott's Bride of Lammermoor with Lucia and Edgar in a tale of love and tragedy. The mad scene tests coloratura prowess while Donizetti’s score remains melodiously thrilling. Cast tonight includes Wipkowska Pierce Constantino Fornari Vanni Perini Giaccone Conti conducts.
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Walter Scott
Donizetti
Lucia
Lord Edgar of
Ravenwood
Henry Ashton
Arthur Bucklaw
Edgar
Sir Edgar
Boston Opera Company
Wipkowska
Pierce
Messrs
Constantino
Fornari
Vanni
Perini
Giaccone
Conti
Investigation Postponed Over Somerville Street Dept Inquiry
The public investigation by the Somerville Board of Aldermen was postponed due to illness of District Attorney John J. Higgins and rescheduled for February 24. Commissioner Asa Bb Prichard demanded the mayor provide specifications from his inaugural charges of incompetence waste and favoritism. Due to an appointment error Dr Wesley T Lee and Jackson Caldwell resigned from the Board of Health and were reappointed with their terms set. the board must be reorganized.
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John J. Higgins
Somerville Street
Board of Aldermen
Asa Bb. Prichard
Wesley T.lee
Jackson Caldwell
Board of Health
PRESS AGENT SUES TAYLOR
John J. Gillespie campaign manager sues Nathaniel H. Taylor claiming $3000 for unpaid campaign work including money and time spent on press clerical duties, headquarters management, and interviews over 49 weeks, plus a separate count valuing services at $1645.
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Nathaniel H. Taylor
John J. Gillespie
Withal
Taylor
Gillespie
Paris relief fund tally reaches five figure total
Henry J. Higginson, treasurer of the Paris fund relief committee of Massachusetts, acknowledges receipts totaling 45,057.87 dollars with prior acknowledgments amounting to 45,628.68 dollars from various donors including Christian Science churches in Boston and Kansas City, and multiple individuals and groups contributing sums ranging from five dollars to two hundred fifty dollars.
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Paris
Henry J. Higginson
Paris Fund Relief Committee
Massachusetts
Oathristian Science Church
Braintree
I. Chroot Milt Rio
R. J. Thompson
Josodh LO Vaccines
Wawin
C. Cuan
Dewesseas
Boston
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Kansas City
Island Courtroom Exchange Sparks Plea for Chance
In a court scene, the judge sentences thirty days at the island and questions reform. The prisoner pleads for one more chance, naming Erenor and R. G. while vowing to abstain from certain substances and follow a strict regimen.
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R. G
$100000 More for Old Eli
Alfred G. Vanderbilt of New York gifted Yale University $100000 toward the general endowment as part of a $250000 subscription, bringing his total to $175000 with plans to complete it this year. The will of Frank D. Allen of Lynn Mass allocates the residue of his estate to the college in trust, with income used to maintain a scholarship. the exact amount is not disclosed.
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New Haven
Yale University
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
New York
General University
Vanderbilt
Frank D. Allen
Lynn
Mass
Mayor Fitzgerald Celebrates 47th Birthday
Boston Mayor Fitzgerald marks his 47th birthday born February 11, 1868. He plans a quiet family feast at home before traveling to South Boston for a district hearing. He cites three achievements: North End Park, the city’s Consumptive Hospital, and a vigorous Boston propaganda effort from four years ago.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Post
North End Park
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