Knight Approved as Salem City Marshal in Narrow Vote
In Salem on February 12, the city board confirmed Mayor Kurley’s nomination of Edward H. Knight, famed as the unkissed man, by a 451 vote with two aldermen absent. Four aldermen supported confirmation. Newell opposed. Newell pressed for reasons, which the mayor refused to provide. Knight to take oath tomorrow.
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Salem
Kurley
Edward H. Knight
Cashman
Daley
Hathaway
Newhall
Newell
Messrs
Doyle
Turner
Pollice
Hazelton
K&. H. Knight
Americans Invited to Coronation Services by New King Edward II
London reports an expanded coronation invitation list allowing American women of rank to attend Westminster Abbey. The newly included duchesses, countesses, baronesses and related ladies will join peers and ambassadors as the Abbey fills with nobles and their guests for the royal ceremony.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Edward
Duchess of Marlborough
Duchess of Manchester
Consuelo
Countesses Essex
Donoughmore
Craven
Strafford
Abinger
Newborough
Curzon
Deerhurst
Claudeboye
Francis Dudley Leigh
William Beresford
Daugh
Sandhills
Fierce Battle at Lee Turner Saloon in Middlesboro
In Kentucky near Middlesboro a fierce Cumberland Mountains battle erupted at Lee Turner's blind tiger saloon. Turner and his 20 mountaineers fought about 15 local officers and citizens acting as a posse. Officer Charles Cecil was killed and Officer John Doyle fatally wounded. Turner's saloon was burned and five of his men died in the blaze.
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Middlesboro
Cumberland Mountains
Lee Turner
Turner
Gills Colson
Colson
Charles Cecil
Andohn Doyle
New Sue in Woollen Strike
Leiness 2 Providence, R I February 12 The failure of the American Woollen Company to recognize the Textiles Union halted all plans for a swift settlement of the strike affecting about 1000 weavers. Treasurer Wood refused to meet a union committee not employed by the company and the union refused to withdraw. A mass meeting in Olneyville announced the stand and decided not to appoint any other committee, shifting the issue to union recognition.
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Olneyville
Wood
General Chaffee Calls for Extermination of Guerrilla Bands
Washington Feb 12 General Chaffee comments on a military commission report from the Philippines. He declares for the absolute extermination of the guerrilla bands terrorizing the islands under orders of the anti union society. The work of extermination must go on until the leaders and followers cease their inhuman trade.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Chaffee
Atipunan Society
Pfeiffer in Bedford as condition remains stable
Feb 12 report says Dr Pfeiffer’s condition is unchanged from yesterday. He slept three hours, coughed heavily, and appears cheerful. Pulse 108 and temperature 100.6. The crisis is now locked for tomorrow.
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Bedford
Ash Wednesday Services at Church of the Advent
Ash Wednesday observances at the Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street featured Holy Communion at 7:30 a m, prayers at 9 a m, a 10:30 a m sermon by Rev William Frisby, and an evening service with litany and Miserere. The church was full, with a small delegation representing aristocratic members. Mrs Jack Gardner was absent. Attire was somber and simple for Lent. D C Hinton led and sang, with solo Miserere by Benjamin Thompson Robert Nichols Walter Anderberton and Dudley Fitz.
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Brimmer Street
William Frisby
Lindsay
St. Paul’s Church
Jack Gardner
D. C. Hinton
Messrs
Benjamin Thompson
Robert Nichols
Walter Anderberton
Dudley Fitz
Mr. Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Gardner House
Potter
M. A. Digman
Lowell
Teddy Roosevelt Shows Signs of Recovery at Groton
Doctors reported Theodore Roosevelt with an even chance of recovery as a night crisis subsided. President Roosevelt paced the infirmary, then walked the Groton grounds with Mrs. Roosevelt, who regained strength amid hopeful notes from Dr. Lambert and Dr. Warren.
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Theodore
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Warren
Mrs. Roosevelt
Bill
Mr. Roosevelt
Gardner Mansion
Groton
Edward Leavitt
Gardner House
Teddy
Nashua
Digman
Groton Station
Columbia
Pasadena
W. Seward Webb
Ayer
Rty
Grand Army Veterans Pledge Care for Women Nurses
Faneuil Hall hosted the second day of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with 500 veterans. Speakers included General Joseph Wheeler and General O O Howard. The assembly backed a bill to extend veteran privileges to Civil War army nurses and a Brockton Sons of Veterans camp pledged yearly support.
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Grand Army
Faneuil Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Barton
Dan W. Sickles
O. O. Howard
Joseph Wheeler
Themerican House
Lawton Post
Lawrence
Silas A. Barton
William Olin
Eli Torrance
Howard
Soule
Senate
Bay State
Colonel Bakeman
Glines
Margaret Hamilton
Army ‘Nurses’ Association
Malden Kindergarten Fate Delayed by Budget Holdback
The Malden School Board met but did not act on abolishing or continuing the kindergarten department because the mayor has not released the annual budget with the school committee appropriation for the coming year.
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Malden
Maudein
Castoria Brand Recall Notice
A historical notice notes Castoria for infants and children, the product historically marketed as the same formula trusted by mothers. It emphasizes the familiar label bearing the prominent trade name Castoria.
Lincoln tribute echoes from Massachusetts leaders
The speechline recalls Lincoln's legacy as Secretary Long and Governor Long praised by McKinley era leaders. General Sickles, General Howard and General Wheeler earlier spoke on the same platform, with Long hailed by Lt. Governor Bates as a patriot and naval secretary.
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Sumner
Garrison
Phillips
Sickles
Howard
Wheeler
Abraham Lincoln
John D. Long
McKinley
John W. Long
Navy
Long
Bates
Massachusetts
Secretary Long
Washington
Senator Hoar
Lodge
Senate
Lincoln
Roth
General Sickles
Roscoe Conkling Bruce
John Berdman, Jr
Lincoln Day Observances Highlight Chicago Anniversary
Lincoln memorial services were held across Chicago with schools and many public buildings closed. Banquets followed, featuring speakers including W L Bush Lafayette Young Curtis Guild Jr Senator McLaurin and Governor Yates with Thurston Foss and other local leaders addressing Lincoln and national ties.
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Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Board of Trade
Stock Exchange
Marquette Club
W. L. Bush
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Iowa
Lincoln
Curtis Guild, Jr
Boston
Tropics
United States
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
South
Lincoln Club
Governor Yates
John M. Thurston
Foss
Mrs Mowbray Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Charge
Mrs Margaret E Mowbray of New Bedford pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the murder case of her husband in Taunton. She was arraigned on the indictment and sentenced following the plea.
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Mowbray
Taunton
Margaret E. Mowbray
New Bedford
Eloped With Dancing Master Shocked Waltham Society
Two young married residents of Waltham Alice Anderson and Moody street and Mrs. Herbert Osborn of Cushing street vanished together last Saturday leaving families distraught. Anderson a billiard player and dancing teacher frequented Mrs. Osborn, once separated from her husband, with their closeness well known in town. Her husband and relatives seek them as no destination is known.
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Waltham
Alice Anderson
Washington Avenue
Moody Street
Herbert Osborn
Cushing Street
Anderson
Osborn
Jonge
Moody and
Washington Streets
O’hara Dial Company
Mrs. Osborn
Wife and Daughters Reported Missing in Malden
Alphia T. Dunn at 374 Eastern avenue asked Malden police to locate his wife Ida S. Dunn and his two daughters Lulu May 16 and Laura Evelyn 14 who disappeared about three weeks ago and have not been heard from since.
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Malden
Alphia T. Dunn
Eastern Avenue
Ida S. Dunn
Lulu May
Laura Evelyn
Admiral Sampson Likely To Live For Several Months
Washington report quotes Dr. W S Dixon saying Admiral Sampson, though not well, is not in imminent danger of death and should survive for several months. The physician notes the retired commander remains under care and has a chance to outlive many healthy pedestrians.
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Washington
Mrs Conger Criticized In China Diplomacy Touch
Shanghai correspondent reports Mrs Conger’s address to the Dowager Empress published and widely criticized. Native opinion views the episode as a fresh Chinese diplomatic win and a sign of weakness in foreign powers.
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London
Shanghai
The
Times
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Hersom in Chelsea
At their Chelsea home Mr and Mrs Fred P Hersom celebrated their golden wedding with Asa and Mrs Hersom the couple's parents in attendance. The Hersoms of Berwick Me were married in Sanford Me February 12 182 by Rev Clement Parker grandfather of Mrs Hersom. Civil War era work included Watertown Arsenal and Charlestown Navy Yard duties. Five of six children were present though five are deceased. They received many fine presents.
Maiden injury over street wire netting complaint
Miss Katie Broderick tore her gown on a wire netting projection from a tree on Salem street last Sunday. She claims 25 dollars for the dress and her employer ex-Alderman E M Whittle filed a city claim for 10 dollars at Monday night’s City Council meeting, referred to the claims committee. Council members warn granting the claim could force removal of the netting to prevent further accidents.
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Katie Broderick
Salem Street
E. M. Whittle
Committee On
Boxing Night Sells Out in Sixth Round Knockout
In Chicago Danny Duane fell to Otto Sieloff in the sixth round. Harry Johnson was stopped by Kid Farmer in four rounds as the card unfolded.
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Chicago
Danny Duane
Otto Sieloff
Harry Johnson
Kid”Farmer
Self Medication Nearly Kills Boston Man
Fred Norris, homeless and jobless, bought sleeping powders from a North End drugstore. After taking three doses he grew violently ill and was saved only by emergency treatment. Doctors urge city action to curb dangerous pills sold to unqualified buyers.
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Fred Norris
Norris
Boston
North End
Washington Street
Ledwell
Lee Room
Fire destroys lunch cart in Scollay Square blaze
At 9 40 last night a gas lamp hurled through a lunch cart window started a fire in Scollay Square The White House Cafe burned through the roof as police and a fire squad under Sergeant Dobbyns fought the flames The proprietor Martin Mack estimated losses around 100 dollars with a scorched arm as the cart became a charred ruin
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Scollay Square
Martin Mack
Dobbyns
White House
Mack
Panama Canal Protocol to Preserve Sovereignty and Eight Mile Buffer
Washington reports Admiral Walker and Dr. Silva drafting a protocol that preserves sovereignty over the isthmus. The plan provides a eight mile wide zone around the canal with pursuit rights for criminals from Colombia. A perpetual lease is ruled out. a 200 year lease with renewal is likely.
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Washington
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Dr. Silva
Panama Canal
Colombia
City Brevities Highlights From Malden to Worcester
Mary Riley, 60, of Malden, arrested for larceny of small wares. Fire alarms include 20 Bromley Paris building at Lena Richards. curtain fire causing $200 damage. James Reagan, 176 Marion, run over by wagon. foot and toes injured. Engine 12 put out house fire at Dr. J H Clarke, 813 Dudley. bedclothes burned. Henry Faulkner, 1404 Centre Roslindale, injured when struck by train. left leg broken. Fire at 21 Worcester Street, James McShute residence. overheated stove caused $50 damage.
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Mary Riley
Malden
Bromley Pars
Lena Richards
McQuesten’s
James J. Reagan
Marion Street
Engine 12
J. H. Clarke
Dudley Street
Dover Street
Henry Faulkner
Centre Street
Roslindale
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Worcester Street
James McShute
Cohen Held on Larceny Charge From Dewey Office
Isaac S. Cohen of 53 Waverly Street was arrested yesterday on a larceny charge for stealing $96 from C. O. Dewey at 88 Tremont building. The money, kept in a desk, disappeared while Cohen and the office boy were alone. He is known for posting bail for many defendants and will be arraigned this morning.
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Isaac S. Cohen
Waverly Street
C. O. Dewey
Tremont Building
Mr. Dewey
Cohen
Charming Hurdy-Gurdy Party At Oxford Hall
Mr. F. Connors hosted a graceful evening at Oxford Hall on Wednesday with about seven guests. The gathering featured dancing from 8 to 12 and a collation during the intermission. A military whist party is announced as a forthcoming hotel guest event.
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F. Connors
Oxford Hall
Yale President Hadley Visited City with Institute of Technology Lead
President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale appeared in the city yesterday as a guest of Institute of Technology President Pritchett. The visit highlighted academic collaboration and institutional ties between Yale and the institute.
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Arthur T. Hadley
Yale
Pritchett
The
Institute of Technology
Fall River Man Commits Suicide in Local Tragedy
Edmund Sutcliffe aged 41 of Fall River killed himself today. He leaves a widow.
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Fall River
Edmund Sutcliffe
New Bedford Boy Drowns In River Incident
Patrick Mc Grath a 12 year old boy drowned in the Acushnet River in New Bedford on February 12. He was reported missing before the body was recovered by local authorities.
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New Bedford
Patrick McGrath
Acushnet River
Malden Man Dead of Smallpox
Malden reports the death of Arthur Farrington on the night of Feb 12 from smallpox. The case marks another instance of the disease in the area with health officials monitoring the situation.
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Malden
Arthur Farrington
Secretary Root Has a Cold in Washington
February 12 report says Secretary Elihu Root is suffering from a cold while staying in Washington.
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Secretary Root
Washington
Rock and Rye advertised by Cushings Medical Supply
The advertisement promotes Standard Rock and Rye Hone Rock and Rye and Best Rock and Rye priced at 1.00 1.00 1.25 per bottle full quarts. It notes relief for those affected by the Grippe and suggests the stimulant as essential for recovery.
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Legion
Cushing Medical Supply CO
Washington St
Boston
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