American fleet to visit Callao with bullfight in Lima
The American fleet is nearing Callao as Rear-Admiral Evans is to be honored with a vice admiral title. A bullfight is planned for Monday in Manggay for officers and sailors. President Pardo will host a banquet for Evans and 250 officers, with other social events in Lima and Callao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
South America
Callao
Evans
Bolognesi
Mon- Gay
Pardo
Washington
the Republic
Connecticut
Submarine flotilla departs New York bound for long voyage
The Viper Taran tul a and Cuttlefish four submarines sail after the gunboat Hist to start a voyage hoped to be the longest for their type. They previously faced ice floes that damaged the Cuttlefish at the harbor gateway and required repairs at the New York navy yard. Their course is to the Delaware capes then Hampton Roads for maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Hist
Atlantic
New York Navy Yard
Delaware Capes
Hampton Roads
Tokio Junta Still Croaks
In Manila on February 16 the Filipino junta in Tokio claims contact with Japanese officials and predicts an invasion of the Philippines. It asserts Japan will first target remaining American naval forces in the Pacific and then dispose of the rest, citing native reports of Japanese laborers surveying southern islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Tokio
Philippines
Magellan Straits
Japan
Pacific
Secret Service
Denies Hughes Has Made Deal
Albany report claims a Washington styled alliance among Governors Hughes Fort Guild and Senator Crane to deliver delegates to Hughes at Chicago. Hughes aides call the report utterly without foundation and friends say he declines any combination with other political leaders.
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Albany
N. Y
Washington
Hughes
Fort
New Jersey
Guild
Crane
Massachusetts
Chicago
Robert H. Fuller
Fuller
Boy Confesses Liquor Incident After Fainting Find
Francis Connolly twelve living with parents on B street South Boston was found unconscious on High street by Patrolman Bohling. He was taken to Relief Hospital where he recovered consciousness and admitted breaking a Congress street saloon window and stealing a quart of whiskey.
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Francis Connolly
B Street
Boston
High Street
Bohling
Station 2
Connolly
Relief Hospital
Congress Street
Delusions Return Jane Toppan Feels Poisoned
Taunton dated report describes Jane Toppan under renewed mental distress fearing poisoning. She eats very little daily and previously rumor claimed suicide by starvation, denied by the asylum superintendent who says she is not well but not attempting self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Jane Toppan
Insane Asylum
the Post
McCullough Receives Surprise Gold Chain Gift
Boston Common Council president Leo F McCullough was surprised when a gold end chain was given to him at John Shealys South Boston home by about 60 friends from Ward 13 The Tilden Club hosted the reception with many local officials in attendance including McDevitt Powers Leary Gallivan Linehan and Doyle among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. McCullough
Boston Common Council
Rouse O’brien
Moss
South Boston
McCullough
John Shealey
Fourth Street
South
Boston
Thomas F. McDevitt
Powers
Leary
James A. Gallivan
Linehan
A. Welch
James A. Doyle
Thomas Joyce
Charles Callahan
William Newton
Simple Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
A brief ad notes Brown's Bronchial Traches as an immediate, opiate free cough remedy. Sold only in boxes, it discourages neglecting sore throats.
DORYMATES 2 DAYS ADRIFT NEAR PROVINCETOWN
M Marks and Frank Henrique of Provincetown were two days adrift in a dory off Peaked Hill Beach after fog limited visibility. They fished Friday morning, fought to keep the boat afloat through Saturday, and landed with Peaked Hill Bar life savers in heavy surf near Provincetown Harbor.
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Provincetown
M. Marks
Frank Henrique
Peaked Hill
Birlingsgate
Provincetown Harbor
Wood End
Fatal plunge of patient at Homeopathic Hospital
Joseph Parmenter aged 24 of West Rutland Square was a patient at the Homeopathic Hospital on East Concord Street. During a delirious fit he ran through attendants and jumped from the third story window about 35 feet to the street at about 8 PM Saturday. He died late that night not from injuries from the jump, according to the medical examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Parmenter
West
Rutland Square
Homeopathic Hospital
Concord Street
Parmenter
W. O. Mann
Nova Scotia
Ashland
Parmenter Dies After Apparent Natural Causes
The death certificate confirms Parmenter died of natural causes aided by blood poisoning and lung abscesses amid neurosis of the jaw. He was hospitalized Friday, grew delirious, and leapt from a window Saturday before attendants could intervene. Burial is planned for Ashland.
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Parmenter
Dorchester Break in At 15 Johnson Road
Thieves entered the residence of F. N. Ulrick in Dorchester and stole valuables worth over 800 dollars. Unmarked silver, medals, five dollar gold pieces, a six-shooter revolver, two suits of clothes, shoes and apparel were taken. Neighbors saw men leaving but thought nothing of it.
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Dorchester
F. N. Ulrick
Johnson Road
Guild Would Accept the Vice Presidency
Governor Guild, fresh from the West and formerly with the Taft ticket, says he would accept the vice presidency only under certain conditions and depends on the presidential nominee. He denies any deal with Secretary Taft and emphasizes he will not campaign for delegates while governor. The issue ties to Massachusetts’s role and railroad legislation amid party dynamics.
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Guild
West
Taft Party
Kansas City Star
Taft
Massachusetts
Smith
Michigan
Governor Guild
New England
Skin Heals Fast With X Zalla Treatment
A vintage note touts X Zalla as a soothing remedy for various sores. The text claims rapid healing with delicate skin support and remarkable effectiveness, urging quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ody
Woman Helps Root Burglars in Somerville Home
Mrs. Charles B. Stockton of 229 Broad Way Somerville recounted an early Saturday break in at her home. She remained calm as burglars attempted to enter through a window while her husband fetched a revolver. Stockton fired. she believes one shot likely hit a burglar as they waited in the dining room.
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Charles B
Stockton
Broad Way
Somerville
Troop D Anniversary Concert at Intercolonial Hall
The 46th anniversary concert of Troop D Roxbury Horse Guards will be staged at Intercolonial Hall this evening. Captain Charles A. Schmitz, newly elected commander, leads the guards in the event.
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The
Roxbury Horse Guards
Intercolonial Hall
Charles A. Schmitz
the Guards
Hunneman
Riding Academy Sets March 1909 Inaugural Guards Trip
In March 1909 the guards will accompany the presidential inaugural procession in Washington as part of the academy’s riding fundamentals program.
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Washington
John Sharkey Found Suffocated in Somerville Bed
John Sharkey, 35, a boarder at 18 Granite Street Somerville, was found suffocated in bed between Saturday night and Sunday noon. Police believe he pulled bed clothing over his head and tangled it around his body while sleeping.
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John Sharkey
Granite Street
Somerville
Sharkey
Broken Watch Tracks Cambridge Man's Fatal Fall
The death of Ludwig Pilaski at 44 Hastings street Cambridge followed a 17 foot tumble from a window. A broken watch in his pocket recorded 2 37 a.m. as the time, and Officer Marsh found the body on the sidewalk. Pilaski died at Relief Hospital from a broken neck and severe facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Pilaski
Hastings Street
Cambridge
Marsh
Pilaski
Miskelly Seeks Revere Sewer Commissionership
Fred C. Miskelly of Revere seeks the Republican nomination for sewer commissioner at the caucus on February 19. Lifelong Revere resident, educated in Revere schools, former newsboy, and long-time paper carrier. Current town sealer of weights and measures for three years, charter member of Neptune Lodge I O O F.
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Miskelly
Revere
Fred C. Miskelly
Ocean Avenue
Samuel Gibby
Gibby
Neptune Lodge
Six Roxbury Women Prominent at Ward 17 Tammany Ball
A photo caption lists six young Roxbury women who will figure prominently at the Ward 17 Tammany Club ball tomorrow night. Standing from left to right are Miss Mary McPhalen, Mrs. Frank Wynch, Miss Kathrine Crowley. seated are Mrs. John Scanlon, Miss Mary Murphy, and Mrs. James M. Curley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samarsian
Roxbury
Ward 17 Tammany Club
Mary McPhalen
Frank Wynch
Kathrine Crowley
John Scanlon
Mary Murphy
James M. Curley
Ward 17 Tammany Club Hall of Fame Dinner Set Near
The sixth annual Ward 17 Tammany Club event will be held tomorrow night in Intercolonial Hall Dudley street Roxbury with Governor Guild and Governor James Higgins of Rhode Island invited. City and state leaders including mayors senators and club presidents plan to attend. The ball officers include Floor marshal J M Curley and assistant marshal Francis L Daly with a large list of aids to follow the grand march at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 17
Tammany Club
Dudley Street
Roxburyites
Guild
James Higgins
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Senate
House of Representatives
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Roxbury
J. M. Curley
Francis L. Daly
Laurence Cunningham
Anthony McAnulty
Aida
Thomas McMann
John J. Hassett
William Connors
Edward F. Carney
William Messenger
Joseph R. Dolan
Patrick Keefe
Daniel J. Reidy
James J. Ward
William H. Condry
Clarence Goodwin
Patrick Hennebury
Thomas Fay
John Nolan
Murray Silverstein
William J. Gleason
Philip Fisher
John Kelley
Patrick Brennan
John Merino
George Duffley
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Tokio Junta
Miss Jane Toppan
M’cullough
Dorymates
Commonwealth
Brookline
W. L. Swan
Somer
Ville
Troop D
F. J. Googins
Washington’s
Henry Siegel
Washington and
Essex Sts
Percy Wit
Bath
Henry Siegel Co
Lena Howe Ladies’ Orchestra
HESCO
Sc. Online
Siegel
la Victoria
Menu Friany
Kenry Siegel
Ward
Los Angeles
California
Chicago & North-Western Union Pacific and
Salt Lake
Willard Massey
Washington St
Mines
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