Mystery of Hotel Regent victim deepens in Brooklyn
New York dispatch reports the dead woman found at the Regent Hotel in Brooklyn may be married and living outside New York. A jeweler who sold a watch found with the victim is identified as N. Straus of Fulton Street. autopsy cites asphyxiation. Police seek man known as McDermott to question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Regent
Fulton and Clark Streets
Brooklyn
N. Straus
Fulton Street
Corher Hartung
Dunn
McDermott
Long Island
General Bancroft Denies Boston Subway Robbery Hoax
General William A Bancroft yesterday denied a morning paper report of a subway station robbery at Scollay Square. He stated there was no robbery at the Boston elevated line and no foundation for claims that an employee was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
William A. Bancroft
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
Scollay Square
Boston Elevated
Scollay Square Station
Hard to mend a reputation and pick worth buying remedies
The passage contrasts ease with difficulty in moral, artistic, and health matters. It lauds Duffy's Pure Malt Whisky as a valued medicinal whiskey endorsed by the Government with a revenue stamp, claiming it saves lives and preserves health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Reform Convention Opens at Bromfield Street Church
The national reform convention met at Bromfield Street M. E. Church led by Rev. Dr. Kneeland. Speakers from Boston and Cambridge discussed civil government as a moral authority, the Bible as national law, and the nation’s need to acknowledge Christ and the Sabbath. Resolutions backing the convention’s purpose were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromfield Street
M. E
Kneeland
Jesus Christ
United States
A. K. MacLennan
First United Presbyterian Church
Boston
G. Shaw
Cambridge Reformed Presbyterian Church
McNaugher
First Boston Reformed Presbyterian Church
James J. Dunlop
Roxbury
Scott Hershey
Benjamin F. Trueblood
A. H. Plumb
J. M. Foster
Samuel W. Dike
George K. Morris
Obituary: Georges Greenleaf Dawes Dies at Home
Georges Greenleaf Dawes died yesterday at his home in Hotel West oeloaf. The obituary notes his residence and passing, with no additional details provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Greenleaf Dawes
Hotel Westoeloaf
Iron Duke and Strength Myths in Early 20th Century Adverts
An advertisement extols the Duke of Wellington as the Iron Duke and claims every healthy man carries similar power. It promotes Dr. Greene of Boston as a no drug specialist who can restore nerve strength and vigor, offering free consultation by call or letter. The piece also notes obituaries for Dawes of Hovey & Co and BENJAMIN J. HAYWOOD, tying in civic figures and a case of alleged state malfeasance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Wellington
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Dr. Greene
Williams College guests attend 32nd New England alumni banquet
President Smith of Trinity College attended the Williams College New England alumni banquet at Young's Hotel and gave a speech. Officers for 1899 included Fisher Howe Jr as president and Irvin McDowell Garfield as secretary. The BISSELL carpet sweeper samples were moved to the American Winger Co store for disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Trinity College
New England
Williams College
Young’s Hotel
Williams
C. L. Hutchins
John H. Hewitt
Charles 8. Rackemann
Samuel Merriam
Lyndon
Crawford
Edward P. Nichols
Fisher Howe, Jr
J. D. Colt
Bissell
Mechanics’ Fair
American Winger CO
Franklin At
Cor. Arch
Esse
Maguire Michael T. 64 Funeral on Feb 24 at St Augustine
Death notice from South Moston Web 21 shows Michael T. Maguire age 64. Funeral from 171 Eighth Street Friday Feb 24 at 8 18 am Requiem at St Augustine's Church. Relatives and friends invited. Irish papers please copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguire
South Moston
Michael TI. Maguire
Eighth Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Naval Bills Passes House After Four Days of Debate
The naval appropriation bill cleared the House after four days of debate mainly over Annapolis reforms and armor plate pricing. A provision to create the rank of admiral of the navy was adopted, while a plan to build a large armor plant was defeated. The bill also blocks paying more than other nations for similar armor and omits a reversion on contested election from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Naval Committee
Moody
Mass
Senate
Boutelle
Brown-Swanson
Virginia
Army Bill Compromise Sets July 1 End for Enlarged Force
Washington February summary of Senate talks on Army reorganization proposes a 97 000 man cap, a July 1 1901 end date for the enlarged army, and retention of Hull Hawley staff terms. About 35 000 troops may be raised with presidential discretion. plan favors new measure not a Hull substitute and awaits House action after Senate passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hull
House
Senate Advances River and Harbor Bill Amid Connecticut Survey Fight
In Washington on February 23 the Senate worked through most of the river and harbor bill sessions, disposing of eighty nine pages with one amendment remaining. Debate focused on removing the House provision for a Connecticut River survey between Hartford and Holyoke. The committee amendment to strike the survey was approved 30 to 23 led by Hoar and Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
Holyoke
Mass
Hoar
Lodge
Battery K Veterans Form Association At Armory
A large number of Battery K First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery veterans met at the B. L. I. V. C. armory to form Battery K Veteran Association U S V. Officers elected include President Lieutenant P Frank Packard Vice President Freeman R Moore Secretary L W Conant and Treasurer G W McPhee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
P. Frank Packard
Freeman R. Moore
L. W. Conant
G. W. McPhee
Recital at Steinert Hall features Miss Ethel Griffin
Miss Ethel Griffin gave a pianoforte recital at Steinert Hall last night with Miss Gertrude Edmands, contralto assisting. Griffin played Chopin scherzo and funeral march in B flat minor, Chopin A minor study from opus 25, Rubinstein Les Sylvains, Charminade, Joseffy spinning song, and MacDowell Perpetual Motion and concert study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinert Hall
Ethel Griffin
Gertrude Edmands
B L H Whist Club Dorchester Holds Final Meeting
The B L H Whist Club of Dorchester met at Miss Susie Capen’s home for its season end. Miss Ewell won the first lady's prize and Mr George Hoffman claimed the first gentleman's prize. Present were Miss Hoff man, Miss Culligan, Miss Morgan, Miss Nugent, Mire I Mwell, Moss M Edwards, Mies 8 Capen, Mr Charles Culgin, Mr W Keving, Mr H Slader, Mr BF Coady, Mr George Hoffman, Mr A Fiobinson and Mr H Slader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.L. H. Whist Club
Dorchester
Ewell
George Hoffman
L. Hoffman
J. Culligan
A. Morgan
J. Nugent
Mire I. Mwell
Moss M. Edwards
Mies 8 Capen
Charles Culgin
W. Keving
Boston life underwriters mark banquet and reciprocity talk
Hon G S Hamlin urged Canada reciprocity at the sixteenth annual Boston life underwriters banquet in Youngs Hotel. He urged civil service standards for new territories and criticized imperialism while calling for swift reciprocity with Canada. Other speakers urged industry cooperation. Darwin Barnard gave the good night. About 60 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles $. Hamlin
Treasury
Cleveland
Boston Life Underwriters
Young's
Dominion of Canada
William A. Bancroft
Elevated Railroad Company
F. C. Oviatt
Insurance Intelligencer
Eens
Harrison Hun
Boson
William N. Tyler
United States Life Company
Alpha Mandolin and Guitar Club
Springfield
Hamlin
United States
International Commission
Canada
Boston
Oviatt
Darwin Barnard
Association
Colored Democrats open new Ward 18 club rooms
The Ward 18 Colored Democratic Club held a smoke talk at 19 Hampshire Street last evening. With seventy two members the group has been active in local politics. Speakers included John H Banks E A Hoyer L D Barnett J H Murray and others. Alderman OToole was thanked for securing the headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 18
Colored Democratic Club
Hampshire Street
John H. Banks
E. A. Hoyer
L. D. Barnett
J. H. Murray
G. B. Cockley
Co. J. Mulligan
A. B. Kuntz
Alderman O'Toole
Jackson gets four to six years in state prison
Samuel H. Jackson was sentenced by Judge Hardy to not less than four nor more than six years in the State Prison after pleading guilty to breaking and entering several Dana Hill district houses. Additional sentences for others include Lantz two years, Kelley 18 months, Curtin and Buchanan six months each, Gallagher reformatory for larceny, Strain one year, Hattenberg larceny from the person, Scanlon robbery reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Jackson
Hardy
Jackson
James E. Murray
P. F. Murray
John Deehan
Dana Hill
Herman M. Lantz
House of Correction
Paul Kelley
Bartholomew Curtin
Catherine C. Buchanan
House
Gray Nuns Celebrate Washington Birthday at Union Park
Washington's Birthday was celebrated by the Gray Nuns at their home 89 Union Park street with informal entertainment and a reception. A large number attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gray Nuns
Union Park Street
Automobiles Offered to Mayor Quincey and Wells
A murky account notes an offer of automobiles to Mayor Quincy and a separate offer to Mr Wells. The visit of ex-wheat king Joe Leiter to the hub city is described with little clarity on outcomes or actions taken during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Joe
Leiter visits Boston incognito amid talk of auto mobiles
Chicago wheat king Joseph Leiter, staying at Reynolds House No 218, visits Harvard and Cambridge incognito. Reporters chase him while rumors link his trip to a New York Croker led plan for public automobiles in Boston and suburb lines.
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Harvard
Reynolds House
Leiter
Boston
Chicago
Post
Mr. Leiter
City Hall
Mr. Quincy
Joe
Wells
State Street
New York
Richard Croker
Joseph Leiter
Koch Lung Cure advertises inhalation treatment for lung disease
An X ray style depiction promotes the Koch Lung Cure at 74 Boylston Street Boston and 48 W 22d Street New York. Dr Edward Koch, treasurer and inventor, claims German Government endorsement and worldwide fame for an inhalation therapy that claims to cure consumption bronchitis and asthma by medicated vapors delivered to the lungs with lymph injections. Consultation is advertised as free with examinations offered and booklets available from affiliated clinics in Boston Chicago and New York.
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Boylston St
Boston
Mass
Edward Koch
Berlin
Koch
Boylston St. Poston
New York
Lung Cure
Dearborn St
Chicago
New York City
Medical Council of Doctors
Youthful killer jailed for 10 to 15 years in Somerville
MANSLAUGHTER defendant, who shot Howard Wade on Elim street Somerville on January 22 while trying to flee, received a sentence of not less than ten nor more than fifteen years in State prison. Judge Hardy labeled the case a remarkable criminal career, noting youths mitigate life penalty. The man had prior escapes and recent arrests from Newton larceny to a bicycle theft at Auburndale, and parole from Lyman School for Boys. He escaped eight months ago on a ticket of leave and then, the night of his freedom, stole a horse in South Framingham. He is now sought by Framingham police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Land
Westland Avenue
Mr. Dawes
C. F. Hovey & Co
Summer Street
Quincy
Greenleaf House
Richard C. Greenleaf
Summer Street Dry Goods
King’s Chapel
Benjamin J. Haywood
State Treasury of
Pennsylvania
Sharon
Penn
Haywood
Senator Quay
Howard Wade
Elim Street
Somerville
Wade
Hardy
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Darling
Newton
Auburndale
Lyman School
Westboro
South Framingham
Framingham
Ernest Darling
Wardner
John H. Chance
Russell
Supreme Court
Chance
Charles Street
Hagan
Chicago
Boston
Convicted burglar shows no emotion in court
Ernest C Darling pleads guilty to entering a dwelling at night with intent to steal and armed with a weapon. Judge Hardy sentences him after testimony from Wade about the incident the night of January 22. Darling, son of John K Darling of 309 Beacon, faced prior charges and probation.
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Hotel Regent
God
Nancy O'Neil
San Francisco
Miss O'Neil
McKee Rankin
Iron Duke
NAVAL
Boston Leiter
IST Mass
H. A
Miss Ethel Griffin
B. L. H. Whist Club
G. S. Hamlin
Life Underwriters
Ward 18 Club
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Co
DR. Elmer
Court At
Bonacin Square Theatre
MR. Wells
Joe” Leiter
Joe Leiter
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Mapover St
American House
Ernest
Mr.wade
ARES
Harriman
G. Philip
Edwards. Crockett
Ernest C. Darling
John KE. Darling
Beacon Street
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Chelmsford
Harvard University
School of
Village St
Tremont
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