Roosevelt Angry at Rockefeller Methods
Washington February 13 The President denounces John D Rockefeller and Standard Oil telegrams urging Senators to oppose anti trust legislation The telegraphs were described as peremptory and impeding action prompting a White House confrontation and public anger over the tactics The episode involved Senators Lodge Quay and others and sparked exposure of the affair
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John D. Rockefeller
Senator Quay
Standard Oil
Quay
Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Lodge
White House
Valentine Record Broken at Boston Stamp Office
Cupid was in evidence as thousands of valentines were weighed at the Boston post office stamp department. A constant stream of lovers and mature romantics lined up for stamps to mail love messages for St Valentine’s Day. Envelopes ranged from small square to nearly two feet square, with all nationalities represented and demand rivaling the Christmas rush. The clerk said the custom is growing yearly and today’s business eclipsed all previous records.
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Boston
Post
Boston Water Dept Employee Dies After Illness
John Francis Dustan of the Boston water department died yesterday morning at his home 45 Chestnut Street of la grippe. He was 72 years old and had served in the department for 20 years.
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John Francis Dustan
Boston Water Department
la Grippe
Chestnut Street
Department
Roxbury Boy Burns Fire Scene at Home
Six year old Willie McCue of 3 Albert Street Roxbury began a stove fire in his absence from his mother and his blouse was ignited by sudden flames. Neighbors and family contained the blaze but he suffered serious burns and was hospitalized.
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Willie McCue
Albert Street
Roxbury
Lewis Declines to Show Anger Over Impersonation
Assistant United States District Attorney William H. Lewis, formerly of Harvard, faced a made up impersonation incident in New York's Tenderloin hotels. Four men claimed to be him and demanded service, with two hotels serving them while a third faced a confrontation. Lewis stated he was at his Boston federal building desk and attended a Middlesex Club dinner, dismissing calls for an alibi.
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Lewis
Federal
Middlesex Club
New York
Darrow
New Jersey
United States
Mr. Darrow
Gray
Commission
Nye Family of America to Hold 1903 Reunion in Sandwich
The Nye family committee met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alden Belcher Randolph on January 29 to plan the August 5 6 7 1903 gathering in Sandwich Massachusetts. They arranged for historical addresses and papers and an excursion to Spring Hill to view the Benjamin Nye land grant circa 1638. All Nye descendants are invited to attend and explore family history.
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Spring Hill
Benjamin Nye
Nye
Moltke Arrives Safely at Madeira On Time
Steamer Moltke with 450 excursionists aboard reached Funchal Madeira yesterday morning on time despite a nearly 24 hour late departure. Thomas Cook and Son’s cruise line reports smooth progress for the voyage to the Mediterranean.
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Thomas Cook & Son
Moltke
Mediterranean
Funchal
Madeira
Warrant for Count Morgan Forgery In London
A warrant has been issued for Count Maurice de Bosdari’s arrest over alleged forgery of J Pierpont Morgan’s signature on bills. Readings range from 55 000 to 65 000 dollars, with promises of sensational disclosures tied to purchases of pictures and bric a brac.
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London
Count Maurice de Bosdari
J. Pierpont Morgan
Glimpse of Mrs Haskell Life in Boston Divorce Case
Witnesses testified in the Mineola Haskell divorce suit against C. L. Haskell. Detectives described Mrs Haskell with Frank B. Pratt at 50 Rutland square and Brigham's Hotel. Hattie Bradish and Ella Wyman testified to repeated meetings and money from the husband. The case continues Monday.
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Mineola Haskell
C. L. Haskell
Haskell
Frank B. Pratt
Boston
George G. Crean
Printer’s suicide linked to morphine and anarchist reading
Matthew J. Welsh, 26, a New York born printer, shot himself three times after urging his wife to die with him. Mrs Welsh cites morphine use and anarchistic literature as causes, noting his habit and devotion to his craft. The couple lived at 103 Kneeland street. landlady recalls a quiet, moody roommate.
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Matthew J. Welsh
New York
Mrs. Welsh
Kneeland Street
Big City Land Deal Signals Block Redevelopment
A strong syndicate targets the block bounded by Washington street Essex street Harrison avenue and Hayward place. An option covers nearly all properties with plans likely to include a new theatre to replace the Globe Theatre site. The square spans about 41 230 square feet with frontage on two streets and is assessed around 2 million dollars.
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Washington Street
Essex Street
Harrison Avenue
Hayward Place
New York
Boston
Washington
Essex
Hinche Finds Work After Post Help
Julius Hinche of North Reading who sought work in the Post has secured a job. A reader and prominent ironmaker offered him employment after reading of his plight yesterday.
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Julius Hinche
North Reading
Post
Hinche
Darrow Opens Final Coal Hearing and Attacks Operators
The anthracite coal strike commission closed public hearings with Clarence Darrow presenting a five hour argument for the miners. He blamed the operators and urged shared power, criticizing evictions and the Baer sliding scale plan. The commission will meet in Washington next week to consider an award, likely by month’s end.
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Philadelphia
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Clarence 5. Darrow
Washington
Mr. Darrow
Baer
Gray
Mitchell
Darrow
Aric Pardee
John Markle
Mr. Baer
Markle
Williams for People's Rule
In Leominster on Feb 13 Hon. George Fred Williams argued the people lack real rule due to minority and corporate power. He urged direct popular initiative to bypass legislatures and push public-spirited reforms in utilities and governance.
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Leominster
George Fred Williams
Unitarian Club
Purdy
Notable February Price Cuts On Men's Suits And Coats
Retailer offers staple menswear at slashed prices including Black Suits to $10 and remaining lines cut from $20 to $10. Odd coats priced at $5, 3 piece boys suits for $3.75, and new spring hats shown at $3 and $2 as older stock is discontinued to avoid duplication.
Peculiar Perjury Case Confounds Municipal Court
A strange case before Judge Burke involved Henry Carstensen suing William Hedrington for return of work pay. The 1895 receipt alleged to be altered surfaced, with handwriting expert Davenport noting two dates and added wording, leading to the discharge of Hedrington and papers ordered impounded for potential district attorney review.
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Burke
Henry Carstensen
Boston
William F. Hedrington
Wentworth
Hedrington
Carstensen
Jesse M. Gove
Henry Siskind
Clarence Loud
Winthrop
Davenport
Gove
Professor Clark III Charged With Poisoning Well
Professor Philip H. Clark remains in Taunton jail in poor health while under arrest for poisoning a well in Assonet. His nervous system has broken down, and his counsel Milton Reed visited him. Dr. H. D. Clarke, a distant relative, has offered help and visited the jail.
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Fall River
Philip H. Clark
Taunton
Milton Reed
H. D. Clarke
Clark
Chelsea Y M H A to debated Zionism branch plan
The Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Association schedules an executive meeting at 128 Shawmut Street Sunday at 2 p m to discuss establishing a Zionist order branch under Y M H A reorganization. If weather is unfavorable, the meeting will be postponed to the following Sunday.
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Chelsea Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Shawmut Street
Zionistic Order
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