Police Report Claims White Slavery Not Real in Boston
The feature notes that white slavery does not exist in Boston and that civil action against houses of ill repute is futile. It cites 71 512 arrests overall versus 68 146 last year, with auto deaths 9 and injuries 251, up from prior year. Prosecutions for traffic violations 2724 and the Sunday law 756. Of 167 women prosecuted for disorderly houses, 113 were U. S. born. For nightwalking 266 of 375.
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Boston
United States
Boston denies white slave trade amid sensational circular claims
Commissioner O'Meara defends Boston in his fourth annual report, denying ground for suspicion of forced prostitution. He notes locals are shocked by a circular from a supposed chartered group soliciting funds, which claims young girls are sold for immoral purposes and kept by coercion, alleging hundreds are trafficked annually in Boston.
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Boston
O’meara
Wage Increase for Signalmen Across Boston and Maine
The signal department workers outside the terminal division will receive time and a half overtime pay. The increase applies from the departure time of their train from the home station to its return arrival.
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Signal Department
Terminal Division
Boston & Maine Railroad System
Wage scale concession to railroad signalmen committee at Bunker Hill Lodge
The wage scale committee and officials agreed on a tentative arrangement. A ten percent wage increase is sought and a general readjustment of working conditions remains unsettled and to be debated in further conferences. Ten hours count as a day with eight hours on Saturdays. Regular maintenance men with large plants are seven day men earning seven days weekly and expected to work Sunday hours. The schedule lasts until January 1, 1911, with thirty days notice required for changes. Signed by Charles E. Lee W H Dobbins and I E Gates.
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Bunker Hill Lodge 6
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Charles E. Lee
W. H. Dobbins
I E. F. Gates
Dowry Still Due in Lazarus Berman Marriage Case
Dr. Benjamin Lazarus Harvard graduate and Goldie Berman daughter of a beef dealer face a court airing of their marital troubles. The case centers on a continuing dowry demand.
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Benjamin Lazarus
Harvard
Goldie Berman
Conservatory of Music
Suit Over Dowry and Married Funds Filed by Dr Lazarus
Dr Lazarus sues Meyer Berman for 7650 alleging part of the sum is a promised dowry from the wedding and the rest covers funds given after marriage for investment. The case centers on the alleged marital financial promises and transfers.
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Dr. Lazarus
Meyer Berman
Mr. Berman
Divorce flap pits Dr Lazarus against orthodox Jewish law
Mrs. Lazarus after 18 months in Sioux Falls was granted a divorce. Dr Lazarus says the decree is illegal under Massachusetts law and not recognized by Judaism. Mrs Berman, her mother Celia, and others allege Berman family funded the wedding banquet and honeymoon expenses, insisting the husband cannot claim any settlement.
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Lazarus
Sioux Falls
S. D
Massachusetts
Miss Berman
Celia Berman
Schuyler Street
Roxbury
Bermans
Humboldt Avenue House
Dr. Lazarus
Paul Revere Hall
Catskill Mountains
Cannon Praises Roosevelt at Hobby Night in Washington
In Washington on February 15 Speaker Cannon praised Theodore Roosevelt as the greatest press agent. He argued Roosevelt influenced more laws in seven White House years than any period since the Civil War, but warned the budget would have grown if all his measures passed. Cannon said Roosevelt was more popular than Lincoln or Grant in life.
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Washington
Speaker Cannon
National Press Club
Roosevelt
White House
United States
Cannon
Lincoln
Grant
Thousands at Winter Carnival in Lexington
Thousands crowded the Twin Elm Spring estate for a Boston Floating Hospital fundraiser carnival. Festooned lights brightened the grounds and toboggan chutes as people from miles around arrived by many vehicles, with ten thousand entering last night despite soft weather.
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Lexington
Twin Elm Spring
Boston Floating Hospital
Boston
Winter Carnival Throngs Pack Estate for Sunset Arrivals
At sunset crowds arrived by rail and road to a vast estate carnival. Special trains, electric cars, and long processions carried thousands in palisades of lanterns and snow lights. Sleighs, toboggans, skating rinks, and hockey scenes filled the 40 acre grounds with music and festive chatter as revelers explored the dreamlike grounds.
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Lexington Centre
Buchanan chosen at Brockton Republican caucus for 4th district
In Brockton on February 15 William R. Buchanan a local newspaper publisher was chosen by an unofficial Republican caucus to be the candidate for the unexpired term of Congressman W. C. Lovering in the 4th district.
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William R. Buchanan
lJ.overing
Brockton
W. C. Lovering
Buchanan Wins Caucus in Mass Political History Moment
Mr Buchanan defeats former State Senator William H Garfield and former Mayor Edward H Keith in tonight's caucus. His name goes to the Republican convention on March 5 as Brockton's candidate if the caucus concurs. Vote tally Buchanan 980 Garfield 566 Keith 221.
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Buchanan
William H. Garfield
Edward H. Keith
Brockton
Massachusetts
Garfield
Keith
Cutting Colonel of Fifth Regiment Elected
Major Frank F. Cutting of Malden was elected colonel of the Fifth Regiment to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Colonel William H. Oakes.
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Frank F. Cutting
Malden
William H. Oakes
Oppenheim
Close election selects new commanding officer at Charlestown armory
At the Charlestown armory on Bunker Hill street, Brigadier General Pew oversaw a tight vote between Major Cutting and Lieutenant Colonel Willis W. Stover. The result gave Cutting 18 votes to 16. The 15 minute election was followed by a talk on upcoming summer camp maneuvers. Swearing in will occur at the State House after the official announcement.
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Charlestown
Bunker Hill Street
William A. Pew
Major Cutting
Willis W. Stover
Pew
Cutting
State House
Ex-Mayor Hib bard offered 10000 a year to quit race
Rumor in political circles says former Mayor George A Hib bard was offered a ten thousand dollar annual stipend for four years to end the mayoralty contest. The offer was confirmed by Hib bard in an interview and was presented to Mayor Hibbard by a leading attorney at the Hibbard home in Dorchester.
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George A. Hibbard
City Hall
Post
Hibbard
Dorchester
Mayor Hibbard Rebuffs Bribery Attempt in Mayoral Contest
Ex Mayor Hibbard recounts a well known attorney visiting his home to persuade him to withdraw in favor of another candidate. The lawyer allegedly offered a $10,000 a year four year job if he quit. Hibbard said he would not sell his conscience and refused to name the attorney or the candidate supported by the visitor.
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Hibbard
Jail for This Town Officer in Maine Case
Bangor Maine February 15 Chief Justice Emery sentenced John F Malo y former town treasurer of Mattawamkeag to two years in jail after he pled guilty to embezzling 900 dollars of town funds and 100 dollars from the American Express Company.
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Bangor
Emery
John F. Maloy
Mattawamkeag
American Express Company
Prima Donna Seeks Injunction Over Hotel Lenox Menu
Lydia Lipkowska a Boston Opera Company prima donna sought a court order to stop Hotel Lenox from serving dishes named after her Judge Richardson issued an order of notice and the hearing was set for tomorrow The hotel’s manager Henry Merry and chef Salvatini reacted with outrage as the star declared the distinction between art and cuisine insulting and refused the slight
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Lydia Lipkowska
Boston Opera Company
Lenox
Richardson
Equity
Henry L. Merry
Froid
Salvatini
No Signal of Distress Came From the Vessel
Officials say there was no distress signal from the vessel in question despite an active search, with authorities noting standard transmission checks and radar sweeps found no emergency beacon or distress call. Investigations continue to determine the vessel’s last known position and crew status.
Missing naval tug Nina sighted near Montauk Point
Heading northward and apparently safe, the missing tug Nina was under way off Montauk Point at 2 p.m. last Sunday. Captain Cumming of the whaleback Bayview, from Searsport to Newport News, says Nina may reach Boston today. Charlestown navy yard officials cite fuel shortage as the delay cause and believe Nina and crew are safe. Marine observers from several lighthouses were instructed to watch for its appearance.
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Montauk Point
L. I
Cumming
Bayview
Newport News
Searsport
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Nobska
Vineyard Haven
Highland Light
Hull
Chef's Tribute Dish Hailed For Madame Lipkowska
In Boston Mr Merry commissions his hotel chef to create a dish as a lasting tribute to the famed Madame Lipkowska after her Western triumphs. The plan aims to crown the chef's career by a culinary invention destined to symbolize late 20th century gastronomy. Continued on Page 2-Third Column.
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Mr. Merry
Madame Liplowska
Massachusetts
Hotel Lenox
Madame Lipkowska
Boston
Europe
Nicholas
Newton 10 Lose College Site
Newton February 15. Due to Rev Father Thomas I Gasson preference, a 50 acre tract surrounding Boston College will likely be annexed to Boston. The land is mostly owned by Boston College where the new buildings are under construction. Local officials expect the change to keep the college within Boston limits.
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Newton
Thomas I. Gasson
Boston College
Boston
Boston College plan to move buildings into Boston debated
Mayor Hatfield says no opposition to the plan and a special Aldermen committee will report to a state legislative committee. Rev Father Gasson says Boston College officials originated the idea, the college should stay in Boston, and the act would redraw the Newton Boston boundary with land owners wishing to join the college.
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Charles E. Hatfield
Board of Aldermen
State Legislative Committee
Thomas I. Gasson
Boston College
Boston
Burdett College Pull And Push Noted In Trust Campaign
A brief item highlights Burdett College program described as a push and pull effort aiding thousands through fundraising and outreach. The note credits community supporters and outlines ongoing momentum without detailing figures or dates.
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Burdett College
Mrs Tillman Gets Babies Custody Victory
Columbia Feb 15 The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mrs B R Tillman Jr granting habeas corpus to recover her two daughters Douscha Pickens Tillman and Sara Stark Tillman from United States Senator and Mrs B R Tillman.
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Columbia
Supreme Court of South Carolina Today
B. R. Tillman, Jr
Douscha Pickens Tillman
Sara Stark Tillman
United States
B. R. Tillman
Tillman Divorce Case Involving Governor's Daughter
1903 Lucy Dugas daughter of Governor Pickens married Benjamin Ryan Tillman Jr. They separated in November 1908 amid accusations of drinking and mistreatment. A 1909 reconciliation ended when Mrs Tillman fell ill in Washington and allegefully her husband took the children to Trenton, transferring them to his parents.
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Lucy Dugas
Geane
F. W. Pickens
South Carolina
Lucy Holcombe Pickens
Benjamin Ryan Tillman, Jr
Senator Tillman
Tillman
Washington
Trenton
S. C
Senator Tillman Prays For Granddaughters Future
Washington Feb 15 Senator Tillman comments on a court ruling in his granddaughters custody saying the court lifted responsibility from him and onto the justices. He states his guardianship was a duty for their welfare and vows to judge the decision by the girls future character and influence.
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Washington
Tillman
Supreme Justices
Nina Tug Rescued After Atlantic Storm Sighting at Sea
Newport News dispatches report the tug Nina survived the northeast gale after leaving Norfolk for Boston on Feb 6. Captain Cummings of Bay View confirmed the Nina appeared steady with no distress signals, while naval searchers scoured the coast for wreckage near Hog Island and Virginia Capes.
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Nina
Norfolk
Bootewain Croghan
Boston
Virginia Capes
Hog Island
Hampton Roads
Louisiana
Salem
Cumming
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