Mother's Appeal Found With Thief in Headquarters
Thomas Rogers alias Thomas Threadgold, a 10 year old Roxbury thief, was searched by headquarters where a letter from his mother pleading him to reform was found on him. He is wanted for breaking and entering and larceny of a field glass worth 12 and a watch worth 145 from Mary Threadgold of 174 Fourth Street, South Boston. He is reportedly moved to South Boston after the Roxbury incident and was later placed in City Prison after the officers read his mother’s appeal.
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Thomas Rogers
Thomas Threadgold
Young Rogers
Rogues’ Gallery
Dacia Street
Roxbury
Mary Threadgold
Fourth Street
Boston
Rogers
Tom
Giles
City
South Boston
Threadgold
Knowlton's Powerful Plea in Russell Murder Trial
The jury in the Russell murder case neared nine hours of deliberation after closing arguments by Attorney General Knowlton, who branded the crime as cowardly and brutal. Chance proclaimed innocence on addressing the jury, while Hagan offered no statement. Judge Bishop outlined verdict options including first and second degree possibilities and potential acquittals.
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Russell
Sughrue
McLaughlin
Court House
Chance
Judge Bishop
Stevens
Knowlton
Knowton
Hagan
Harriman
Bishop
Miss Fair in Boston with Van derbilt party
Arrivals at the Hotel Touraine include William K. Van derbilt Jr his fiancée Virginia Fair and his mother Mrs Perry Belmont. The visit appears a pleasure trip with plans to tour the city and colleges. They are expected to stay several days and receive a warm student welcome if afforded access.
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Touraine
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Virginia Fair
Perry Belmont
Boston
Miss Fair
Quiet at Iloilo in Philippines War notes
War Dept dispatch from Manila dated February 21 1899 reports General Miller near Iloilo with insurgent forces disintegrating and American positions secure. Four representative men sent to Negros where American flag raised and protection requested. Cebu and Negros showing encouraging conditions as small insurgent force east of Iloilo is driven away with losses.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Miller
Iloilo
Island
Negros
Cebu
Post Telephone Bill Indorsed by State Board of Trade
The Massachusetts wealth created commissions with advisory powers over railroads gas and electric firms to protect corporations and the public. It urges the Legislature to pass a bill placing telegraph and telephone companies under supervision to adjust disputes with customers.
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Post
State Board of Trade
Massachusetts
Telephone reform victory at State Board of Trade meeting
At the Parker House the State Board of Trade celebrated a major win for telephone reform. Boston Produce Exchange representative George F. Mead led the effort, credited with introducing the Post telephone bill to the Legislature last year and securing strong support. The meeting was largely devoted to the bill discussion.
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State Board of Trade
Parker House
George F.mead
Boston Produce Exchange
Mead
Post
Poat
Laxative Bromo Quinine Use Declared Effective Cure
A claim that Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets remove the cause of ailments labeled as grip cure is noted. The genuine product reportedly carries L. B. Q. on each tablet, signaling authenticity and potential efficacy.
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N. E
S. Vorenberg & Co
Washington and Hanover Sts
Emerson Social Club Party
Emerson Social Club
Seers Art Ee Prey Ae
Warren
Alexander G.templeton
Cambridgeport, Mase
Dr. Warren
Cornell
Ithaca
N. Y
Boston University
Lovelli
Washington St
Court St
Cornhill
Lovell
John P. Lovell Arms CO
Lady Curzon
London
Nicholas
Province St
Bromfield St
City Hall
Blake Whisky
Mana
Adams, Taylor & CO
State St
BAY State Punch
Hotel
Carter
Cartés’s Suls Co
Gop
Liberty
William H. Powell
Ninth Infantry
Albert T. Smith
Thirteenth Infantry
Charles D. Viele
First Cavalry
Santiago
J. W. Duncan
Twenty-first Infantry
William N. Hughes
William Ennis
Fourth Artillery
Miles
Cleanora Mfg. Co
Broad St
Morris, Murch & Butler
Summer St
George F. Mead
State Board
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