Charles Street Jail Officials Dismissed Pending Grand Jury
District Attorney Moran announced the dismissal of four jail guards after the Gaskell escape and said he will bring the men before the grand jury to probe possible collusion. Sheriff Seavey discharged Fallon Callahan Shurtleff and Hatch for rule breaches or duty lapses as the Charles Street jail investigation continues. Alderman Linehan said the Board would inspect the jail Friday in an independent inquiry.
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Charles Street
John B. Moran
Gaskell
Fred H. Seavey
Thomas Fallon
George H. Callahan
Flavel Shurtleff
Charles H. Hatch
Carr
Howard
Fallon
Post
Seavey
Linehan
Board of Aldermen
Jailed woman defends home in liquor case
Frances Benson of 27 Paul Street, jailed on $1000 bail for assault after claiming she defended her home from an intruder. She says a man, allegedly drunk, forced entry and insulted her, then she warded him off. A witness saw her push him out. he was found with a fractured skull and taken to City Hospital. A pawn ticket for Henry Stultz was found, but the address is unrecognized.
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Frances Benson
Paul Street
House of Detention
Gaskill
Benson
Ienry Stultz
Tremont Street
Cure a Col d One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement for Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim a fast cure for a cold within twenty four hours. It promises a money back refund if unsuccessful and notes the signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
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Grove
Roosevelt Will Not Interfere With Hepburn Bill
President Roosevelt will not block amendments to the Hepburn railroad rate bill. He will let the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee decide, seeking compromise if possible. If Congress passes a bill he does not approve, he will veto it. The stance comes after talks with key House supporters and a Senate sponsor of judicial review for I C orders.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
George H. Gaskell Escapes From Charles Street Jail
George H. Gaskell escaped from the Charles Street jail on February 18 while awaiting trial for fraud. He was a detainee in custody and his escape prompted a manhunt and renewed search efforts. Authorities issued alerts and reviewed security protocols following the break.
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Charles Street
Rear-Admiral Hichborn Praises Peruna
Rear-Admiral Hichborn, a renowned navy figure, endorses the Peruna product. His favorable statement carries influence as it spreads publicly, echoed by many high ranking naval officers.
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Hichborn
Peruna
Admiral Endorses Peruna as Invigorating Tonic
Washington letter quotes Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn praising Peruna for catarrh and cold relief. He notes soldiers and sailors suffer due to climate and exposure, urges early use, and claims it prevents illness and aids recovery. Testimonials from Wm. H. Switzer of New York and Frank W. Harris of Basic City Virginia accompany endorsements.
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Philip Hichborn
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
New York
Wm. H. Switzer
E. 33Rd Street
New York City
Frank W. Harris
Basic City
A. F
A. M
Reward offer for Gaskell with alias list and arrest history
A 250 dollar reward is offered for Gaskell described as 53 years old, 5 feet 11 inches, about 140 pounds, sandy features, with shaved beard and mustache. He studied law in Detroit and worked as a financial writer in San Francisco. Known also as James Y. McKeene William Jennings and Frank Smith. Arrested June 16, 1905 in Boston for larceny and committed to Charles Street jail awaiting trial.
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Gaskell
Detroit
Mich
San Francisco
Harrison
Chicago
Plunger McKeene
New Orleans
Newark
N. J
James Y. McKeene
William Jennings
Frank Smith
Boston
Charles Street
Hyomei touted as germ-killing catarrh cure in Ithaca ad
In New England today Hyomei is advertised as a germ based catarrh cure. The ritual inhaler and bottle of medicine cost 1 dollar with refills 50 cents. The R T Booth Company offers a free sample and medical consultation from Ithaca New York.
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R. T. Booth Company
Ithaca
N. Y
Peruna endorsements from Columbus reader urge cure
A Columbus reader claims catarrh of the stomach and kidneys was cured after six months on Peruna. He cites renewed appetite sleep and daily work and says he always keeps Peruna at home. The ad notes many testimonials praising Dr Hartman and Peruna with printed endorsements.
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J. H. Galbraith
West Second Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Hartman
Lowell Girl Amelia Smith Missing Again
Amelia Smith, 15, known to police for preference to roam, is missing from Lowell. Her father appeals to authorities after she escaped from the Young Women's Christian Association home by crawling through a transom and has not been found since.
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Lowell
Amelia Smith
Young Women's Christian Association
Moran Drops Case Over Clerk Error at Brighton Court
District Attorney Moran dismissed the case after the clerk recorded an offence date as 196 instead of 1905. Moran notified the clerk and warned action if such errors recur in the county.
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Brighton
Moran
Wealthy Man's Third Marriage in Everett Parish
Neil P. Fitzpatrick, valued at 100000 and a wholesale produce dealer at 61 Pleasant Street Malden, wed Emma Kelley at Immaculate Conception Church Everett. Rev Joseph F Mohan officiated. sister Delia E Kelley attended. best man Thomas A Barry. They depart on a extended tour and plan a new home in Somerville.
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Everett
Immaculate Conception Church
Neil P. Fitzpatrick
Pleasant Street
Malden
Emma Kelley
James Kelley
Robin Street
Joseph F. Mohan
Delia E. Kelley
Thomas A. Barry
Somerville
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Council votes condolences for late Ward 4 councilman
By direction of the Mayor the Common Council met to act on the death of Councilman William E. Maguin of Ward 4. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted unanimously and the Charlestown delegation will attend the funeral Friday. President Barrett was told to send a floral tribute from the council.
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Common Council
William E. Maguin
Hayes
Charlestown
Barrett
L F S Davis Dies in Somerville Home
Levi F. S. Davis longtime Somerville voter registrar and notable citizen died at his Pearl Street home from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born in Truro on October 3, 1847, he moved to Somerville, attended Prescott Grammar and Somerville High schools, and served in the Legislature. He belonged to Soley lodge of Masons Oasis lodge I O O F.
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Levi F
Davis
Registrars of Voters of
Somerville
Pearl Street
Truro
Prescott Grammar
Soley Lodge of Masons
Oasis Lodge
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Silkeline
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Fremont
RUG Department
Putnam Street
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Hatch
Aldermanic Investigation
Jedge
Goi
Cluett, Peabody & CO
Troy
N.Y
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Woodbury Institute
THE
John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute
Minter Street
George H. Gaskell
Boston Police Department
New England
Puritan
Puritan Dental Rooms
Neil Fitzpatrick
Council
L. F
Greater Boston
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