Hartwell Mystery Cleared at Last
The missing Seth W. Hartwell was found dead in Stone's field near Littleton after Christmas Eve. Medical examiners suspect exposure, with no sign of foul play. State Detective Dunham to investigate further as locals mourn and recall the old man's routine.
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Littleton
Seth W. Hartwell
Stone's Field
Fred Reed
Littleton Centre
Fratiwen
Hartwells
Ayer
Selectman
Ireland
Narge
Dr Hartwell
Dunham
Boston
Hartwell
Mr. Hartwell
Mort Alward
Hen Alward
Herbert J. Harwood
Baptist Divine Killed by Car by Carl
The Rev. Sidney D. Frost, 89, a retired Free Baptist clergyman, was struck and killed while crossing the Lackawanna railroad in Washington New Jersey on December 31. Born July 14, 1813 in Glover Vermont, he graduated from Kimball Union Academy and attended Dartmouth College. He served in Free Baptist pulits in Vermont and New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, N. J
Sidney D. Frost
Lackawanna
Mr. Frost
Glover, Vt
Kimball Union Academy
Meriden
N. H
Dartmouth College
Vermont
New Hampshire
Pope declines Abbe Klein for Monaco bishop
In Rome on December 31 the Pope refused Abbe Klein from becoming bishop of Monaco. Klein, a Paris Catholic Institute professor and translator of Bishop Spalding of the United States, is linked to Father Hecker’s doctrines. The Vatican hints a tie to Spalding’s Chicago archbishop bid.
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Rome
Abbe Klein
Monaco
Catholic Institute
Paris
Father Hecker
Spalding
United States
Vatican
Chicago
Huntess Salazar and Countess Fanny Salazar Visit Boston Society
Huntess Salazar of Italy, visiting the new Italian consul Count Onorato Gaetani in Boston, was hosted at a luncheon by Mrs. Rufus B. Sprague at 224 Marlborough Street. Guests included Dr. Mary E. Jones and others, as social events fill her stay with dinners and gatherings.
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Huntess Salazar
Italy
Fanny Zampini Salazar
Rufus B. Sprague
Marlboro Street
Count Onorato Gaetani
Boston
Mary E. Jones
Malden church janitor sentenced after character defense
In Criminal Court Benjamin Hall, a colored church janitor, faced sentencing for assault with a dangerous weapon. Attorney Neal, a congregation member, and several churchgoers testified to his good character. The defendant, previously convicted 20 years ago, received six months at the House of Correction as the judge noted a lenient sentence given his past and the provocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hall
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Malden
Stevens
Neal
Chelsea
House of Correction
Chief Justice orders trial for three Chinamen on conspiracy charge
Chief Justice Brown after a day's deliberation sends Charley Sing alias Moy Lung Tuy Jee Yung and Wong Yue Lung to trial in the Superior Court for conspiracy. He stated he found perjury in the case but could not identify the lying side.
Drunkenness Case Shocks Dedham Court at Hyde Park
Mrs. Mary Hickey, nearly 60 and mother of ten, was arraigned in District Court at Dedham yesterday for drunkenness after being arrested in Hyde Park. Her feeble, tearful testimony claimed fear of her daughter and that she footed long labor for the family. She said she came from Providence three months ago and walked here, hoping for justice as Judge Grover placed the case on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hickey
Hyde Park
Dedham
Bar of Justice
Mary Shaw
Providence
Grover
Betts Free on One Charge in Stock Certificate Case
Frederick FE Betts is not prosecuted on the indictment accusing him of stealing Adams Express Company stock certificates belonging to Mary EB Ross. He has paid restitution of 2500 dollars, the value of the stock, and the case ends as the complainant is satisfied. District Attorney Stevens filed the indictment yesterday. Betts, formerly with J. M. Fisher & Co., faces a separate postal laws indictment in U.S. courts.
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Frederick FE
Betts
Adams Express Company
Mary EB. Ross
Stevens
J. M. Fisher & Co
United States
Four Children Ordered Committed After Court Hearing
Four girls aged 3 to 8 appeared before Judge Emmons in East Boston District Court on neglect charges. Agent Edward Myth of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children secured their commitment to the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. McKay of 2 Bremen Place, faced evidence of poverty and hunger due to the father's alcoholism, with the family living in a freezing tenement lacking coal and clothing. A baby of a few months old remained in Mrs. McKay's care.
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Emmons
East Boston District Court
Edward Myth
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Edward F. McKay
Bremen Place
Old Offender in the Toils
Frederick White, an alleged experienced confidence man, was sentenced to a year in the house of correction after pleading guilty to Judge Bly. Inspector Rooney urged the judge to hear the testimonies of victims Coughlin and Horn, outlining his criminal career. Inspectors hope to indict him on numerous other cases during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick White
House of Correction
Bly
Rooney
Coughlin
Horn
Lawrence man freed on probation after inheritance claim
Andrew A. Conway of Lawrence testified he inherited 2500 from a relative two weeks prior and would receive his fortune next week. He faced a drunkenness charge and possible confinement, but a passing lawyer identified by Conway prompted explanations to the court, leading to his release on probation. Conway bore signs of heavy celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew A. Conway
Lawrence
House of Correction
Conway
Not Guilty Plea Prompted Courtroom Row in Weiss Case
Harris Weiss of 42 Cross Street faced a municipal court plea in a case charging keeping a place of business open on the Lord's day. When asked for a plea, Weiss said not guilty from the witness stand and briefly attempted to sit at the bench before being instructed to remain in the courtroom. Weiss apologized after the mistake drew a reaction from Clerk Ingalls and Judge Bly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Weiss
Cross Street
Weiss
Ingalls
Dorchester arraignments on health order violators and other cases
Three violators of the health department order regarding spitting in the street and elevated cars were arraigned in Dorchester. They were named George T. Carter Nahum Morrison and Tobeys Nathan. A separate hearing found probable cause to hold Marcellino di Scasio on $5090 bail for the grand jury after a shooting at Angela Nascasio last week. The injured girl remains in critical condition at the hospital. Frank J. Callahan was arraigned for slashing Robert Wiley with a razor in Murray Irwin's billiard room, with a continuance requested until Jan 7 and bail set at $1000.
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Health Department
Dorchester
George T. Carter
Nahum Morrison
Tobeys Nathan
Marcellino di Scasio
Angela Nascasio
North End
Frank J. Callahan
Robert Wiley
Murray & Irwin
Mulvey
Callahan
Ball
Smuggling hearings in Porto Rico continue. Mentz held for trial
In San Juan United States Commissioner Anderson continued the hearings on smuggling cases. Lieutenant-Commander George W. Mentz faces trial on $1000 bail while Benjamin Butler is discharged. James Brennan also discharged. outcome for Mentz undecided. Decker discharged after promising to answer court questions. Testimony reveals moved boxes to barracks with unclear orders and liquor boxes marked by initials and various marks, owners unidentified.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Anderson
George W. Mentz
Benjamin Butler
Mentz
Butler
James Brennan
Brennan
Méntz
Stewart McC. Decker
Decker
Nquor
D. U
Miss Waters accuses Grace Upham in diamond theft
In St. Louis on December 81 a warrant for slander issued against Grace Upham of Hotel Berlin. Miss Stella Waters, staying at the West End hotel, alleges Upham claimed Waters stole diamonds worth $8000 tied around Upham's knee, then had the jewels found in Upham's bed after a house search.
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ST. Louis
Dalton
Grace Upham
Berlin
Stella Waters
West End
Thomas Fauntleroy
Miss Waters
Fauntleroy
Upham
Prayer Services at Meeting House Hill
New Year services at St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill ran from 8 pm to midnight with prayers at intervals and a benediction of the blessed sacrament at midnight. The Rev. Father Ronan urged thanksgiving, and the church was crowded.
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St. Peter’s Church
Meeting House Hill
Father Ronan
Doctor and Nurse Combined Such is Orangeine Cure
A concise note presents Orangeine as a combined doctor and nurse remedy. It frames the product as a cure for common illnesses under directions, suggesting a self administerible treatment alternative. The claim emphasizes practical health aid rather than clinical validation.
The Frisky Mrs Johnston to Premiere in New York
Amelia Bingham’s new play The Frisky Mrs Johnston by Clyde Mitch will have its premier production at the Princess Theatre New York on February 9 1908. The report also notes upcoming performances starring Henrietta Crosman Dan iel Avey and cast details at the Knickerbocker Theatre and other Boston engagements and theatre events across January February.
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Amelia Bingham
Clyde Mitch
Geraldine
Hollis
James K. Hackett
Tremont
Grand Opera House
Little Joe Santley
Violet Halliday
du Barry
the Hollis
Cripple Creek
Brunswick
Martin Harvey
Colonial Theatre
Castle Square
Boston
Old Kentucky
Ines
Vernon
John Bowker
Keith
the Howard
Buffalo Bill
Austin & Stone
Norma Porter
Soudan
Sig Tomaggo
Needleman
Italy
van Leer
Duke
Palace Theatre
Harry
Bryant
Richards
Nickelodeon
Boston Theatre
Frederick V. Bowers
David Lythgoe
Brodes Brothers
Sam and
Mac
Nellie V. Pirker
Comedienne
Hollis Anu Howard
Elizabeth A. Coughlin
South Boston
John J. Caddigan
Herbert W. Treet
Regiment
Tres
Cotlert
Music Hall
Amelia Summerville
Tremont Theatre
Hackett
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Mercer St
Jersey City
Gandy Catmartic
Sterling Remedy Co
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Joseph Hart
Carrie de Mar
Bertie
Fowler
Charmion
Barry
Halvers
Ezier and Webb
Talbot
Rogers
Reed
Shaw
Agnes A. Miles
Frank O’brien
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Billy Payne
The
Ed M. Favor
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Toby Ons
Charley Mackie
Edith Sinclair
Arle Oakland
Carrie Godfrey
Dot Davenport
Howard
Dover ST. “L” Station
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Lessee & Mer
Little Violet Holliday
Master Joe Santley
TELE
Fokel
Joe Santley
Ati
David Belasco
Leslie Garter
Klaw & Erlanger
Jan. S
Mias
Virginia
IRIS
Aodhon
Rhoades
George W. Rhoades
Worcester Square
School Street
Revere
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Mgr
WM. A. Brady
Foxy
Hart
Carrie
DE Mar
Rice’s
Columbia
Harvard
Luscombe Searelle
Offraa Bobadil
H. L. Roth
Bobadil
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James K
Winston Churchill
Globe
Journal
Boston Museum
Oxf's
Sun
Japan
Castle
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Oxford
Dally
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ESCAP
Sing Sing
Fremont
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Tomaso
Harry Bryant
Haymarket
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New Potter
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