Confession of a Brakeman Ties Thefts to Rail Staff
Waterbury authorities arrest Ignatz Fretsch a former Boston and Albany brakeman on a Worcester warrant. His later confession implicates several other trainmen in a scheme that stole property from freight cars valued at about 50 000 dollars. Fretsch will be taken to Worcester with no requisition papers tomorrow.
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Waterbury
Conn
Worcester
Ignatz Fretsch
Boston & Albany
Fretsch
Pennsylvania
Thomaston
J.A. Brand
New York
United States Steel Corporation Seeks Charter in New Jersey
Trenton February 25 United States Steel Corporation files articles of incorporation in the New Jersey state department. The plan names a Hoboken office at 61 Newark Street and outlines business to manufacture iron steel manganese copper lumber and related products. It excludes railroad operations in New Jersey. The charter proposes 3000 capital stock with 1500 preferred and 1600 common, each at 10 par, with 7 percent dividends on preferred stock and perpetual duration. The board may issue bonds and control profits and surplus, with strict rules on mortgage and officer removal.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
State Department
Carnegie-Morgan Combine
New Jersey
Board of Directors
Carrie Nation cocktails fail to scare Boston saloons
Mrs. Carrie Nation seeks damages over use of her name in a cocktail advertised as Carrie Nation cocktail. R. Co. Willis of Binghamton faces a possible $10,000 suit. Boston saloon owners dismiss the threat, preferring familiar drinks and noting the name carries little influence in their city.
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Carrie Nation
R. Co. Willis
Binghamton
N. Y
Boston
Carrie Nations
Topeka Raid Leaves Man Hospitalized After Curtis Saloon Break
In Topeka Kansas last night a raid on the Curtis saloon left one man seriously injured and several others slightly hurt. Shots were fired by police and a 50 to 60 member armed crowd that smashed the saloon. Dr. M R Mitchell and Rev F W Emerson were arrested and booked at the police station as leaders of the raiding party.
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Topeka
Kan
Curtis
M. R. Mitchell
F. W. Emerson
Megantic Pig Island Pond Club Holds Meeting
The Megantic Pig Island Pond Social Club met at the United States Hotel with about fifty members and guests. Officers elected included President F. W. Webb of Baltimore, secretary F. H. Morse of Melrose, and toastmaster C. W. Barnard Jr. of Boston. Captain P. W. Nash of Baltimore spoke on Maryland fishing and C. H. Goldthwaite, O. Cc. Bailey, and Dr. C. H. Gray on Massachusetts fishing.
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Megantic Pig Island Pond
United States Hotel
CC. W. Barnard, Jr
P. W. Nash
Baltimore
Maryland
C. H. Goldthwaite
O. Cc. Bailey
C. H. Gray
Massachusetts
F. W. Webb
F. H. Morse
Melrose
C. W. Barnard, Jr
Boston
Potterton Receives Farewell at West Somerville Church
The Rev Edward Thomas Potterton was given a farewell reception by Third Universalist Church members in West Somerville. Next Sunday he will become the pastor of the First Universalist Society in Taunton.
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MR. Potterton
Edward Thomas Potterton
Third Universalist Church
West Somerville
First Universalist Society of
Taunton
Kern son of Indiana's John W. Kern commits suicide in hotel
Fred Kern aged 28 son of Hon. John W. Kern of Indiana killed himself tonight at a Washington hotel by shooting through the heart. He was unmarried.
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Washington
Fred Kern
John W. Kern
Indiana
Munyon Remedies Promise Pain Relief In Hours
An advertisement touts Munyon cures for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and many diseases claiming relief in two to three hours and a cure after one vial with numerous 25 cent remedies plus an inhaler for catarrh grippe and bronchitis priced at 1 including all medicines.
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Munyon
Munyon's Doctors Are Free at Tremont Temple
Mild health notice invites the public to consult Munyon's medical staff at Tremont Temple. Free clinics offer access to skilled specialists who provide advice at the caller's convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Tremont Temple
Murphy Decrees Devery Reinstatement in Command
Commissioner Murphy assumed duty in New York and issued a proclamation delegating command to former Chief Devery while reserving authority for appointments and transfers. The address reached all officers from the rank of captain downward.
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New York
Murphy
Devery
Would Make M Kinley Czar In Philippine Civil Rule
The Senate debate centered on the Spooner amendment to the army bill granting the President authority to establish a civil government in the Philippines. Opponents argued the power resembled autocratic czarship, while Spooner and supporters urged necessity and safeguards including reports to Congress and information to the President during temporary governance. Several amendments to curb powers were offered and discussed.
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Washington
Cuba
Senate
Spooner
Philippines
Russia
Pettus
Alabama
Philippine Archipelago
Congress
Tillman
Rawlins
Caffery
Bacon
Morgan
West
Hoar
Baicon
Mass
Miss Simplicity Scores a Hit at Tremont Theatre
The Bank Officers Association staged Miss Simplicity at Tremont Theatre to strong audience response. Led by J. D. Eltinge the cast included Charles W. Cole John H. Cullen Waldo Glidden and William Osborne with music by H. L. Heartz and lyrics by R. A. Barnet. Governors Crane attended as the show drew acclaim for its clever performances and lavish mounting.
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Bank Officers’ Association
Tremont Theatre
R. A. Barnet
H.L. Heartz
Barnet
Philip Montfort
Charles W. Cole
John H. Cullen
Bob
Arthur Tammons
Waldo Glidden
Charles F. Johnson, Jr
Willie Plotsky
F. W. Bailey
Jean Thomas Michel
King’s Own
William C. Mason
Faon
Benet and
Pygmee
Michel
J. B. Holmes
E. L. Bassett
Newell Tucker
Marie Fouche de Sauterelle
J. A. Symonds
Picot
Chateau Loinville
Arthur M. Horne
Francois
F. B. Lawler
Mademoiselle Claire de
Benjamin Dobson
Dorothea Walsingham Bagges
H. C. Johnson
Margery Bagges
Charles C. Handy
Constance Strafford
Emily Dalrymple
Theodora Monaitt
Peggy Edwardes
C. A. Atwell
E. A. James
W. C. Burbank
W. A. Smith
Collins
H. E B. Towle
H. B. Driver
Co. A. Johnson
W. J. Hart
J. D. Eltinge
Mr. Eltinge
American Loan and Trust Company
Dan Daly
King Philippe
Man Blossoms
H. D. Gardner
Patty
William 8. Osborne
Rosalie
Governor Crane
Maud Muller
Maud
Galvoot
Innocent City Girl and Polite Diplomacy Song Sketches
A fragmented verse collage presents a city girl’s fear of country life, a polite critique of rulers and their language, a tale of a stubborn suitor, and a rollicking coster song. The pieces invoke vivid people and places while preserving a whimsical, period tone.
Debates Over Philippine Lands and Public Franchises
Congressional discussion blasts proposed sales of Philippine public lands and franchises to Americans arguing it harms Filipino self-government. Amendments seek reporting powers and presidential approval for grants. House later ditches two battleship and cruiser authorizations from naval funding after Senate rejection.
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House
Senate
Lynching Feared After Terre Haute Teacher Assault
In Terre Haute Indiana on February 25 Miss Ida linklestein a school teacher age 28 was assaulted by an unknown black man while returning from school. She died late tonight and several suspects have been arrested, with a lynching feared.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Ida Linklestein
East Boston Suspects Caught in Warehouse Break-In Attempt
Police arrested Joseph Johnson aged 23 and John O Rourke aged 20 at 12 50 this morning at 1541 2 Sumner street East Boston for an alleged attempt at breaking and entering. They were found removing shutters from Francis Lally’s grocery and provision store at 157 Putnam street East Boston when interrupted by officers.
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Division 7
Joseph Johnson
John O’rourke
Sumner Street
East Boston
Francis Lally
Putnam Street
Jockey Martin Suspended From Egyptian Races
Cairo correspondent reports American jockey Martin suspended from the Egyptian turf for fouling a gentleman rider at the Cairo races.
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London
Cairo
The
Daily Telegraph
Martin
Death at Bride's Feet Henry Van Schaick Suicide
Henry Van Schaick a Roosevelt Rough Rider and former Columbia College football player shot himself in Red Bank New Jersey where he was building a palatial summer home on the Shrewsbury banks. Family suspects an accidental act done in a jocular mood as they planned to inform his father of their marriage. The bride’s name is withheld.
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New York
Henry
van Schaick
Roosevelt
Roo
Red Bank
N. J
Shrewsbury
Columbia
Yerkes Holdings Sold to New York Chicago Syndicate
Final contracts signed in Chicago reveal all Charles T. Yerkes traction holdings pass to a New York and Chicago capitalist syndicate allied with the Union Traction Company. The price is about 5 million dollars. A consolidation of Chicago’s elevated road systems will be undertaken soon.
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Chicago
Charles T. Yerkes
New York
Union Traction Company
Hazing at Maryland University Ends With Expulsion
Henry Scherman, a Maryland University freshman, was bound and gagged and had his mustache shaved in a freshmen hazing incident in the dissecting room. The chief offender was fined 25 dollars plus costs, and later Scherman was driven from the grounds after the arrest.
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Baltimore
Henry Scherman
Maryland University
Scherman
Sherman
Seven Years For Hamilton In Manslaughter Case
Frank H. Hamilton, convicted of manslaughter in the first degree for the killing of Leonard Day, was sentenced to seven years at hard labor in the State Prison. He showed little surprise, turning to his lawyers and supporters as petitions for pardon circulated.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Frank H. Hamilton
Leonard Day
Hamilton
Choynski Stops Johnson Early in Third Round Exhibition
In Galveston on February 25 Joe Choynski knocked Jack Johnson to the canvas in the opening seconds of the third round at a Galveston Athletic Club exhibition. Both fighters were arrested by state officers after the bout. The event was a bloodless, brisk exhibition until the decisive punch to Johnson’s midsection.
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Galveston
Tex
Galveston Athletic Club
Joe Choynski
Jack Johnson
Choynski
Johnson
Hart Stops Australian Jimmy Ryan in Eighth Round
Marvin Hart of Louisville knocked out Australian Jimmy Ryan in the eighth round of a twenty round boxing match in Louisville.
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Hart
Ryan
Louisville
Marvin Hart
Louisville Tonight
Jimmy” Ryan
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