Wing Wong Captured After Shoot Through Bennington Streets
In Bennington Vermont Wing Wong a 2 laundryman armed with a large revolver fired at random in the streets about midnight wounding no one though several women fainted. A crowd of about 200 pursued him and he was taken to a jail cell by Mrs Frederick Godfrey wife of the deputy sheriff and by William Lowe and John Davis after reaching the jail he will be examined for sanity.
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Bennington
Wing Wong
Frederick Godfrey
William Lowe
Joseph Tracy
John Davis
Cambridge
Dyer Must Pay Taxes to Melrose
The Supreme Court full bench rules Admiral N Mayo Dyer must pay Melrose taxes on $36 deposited in a national bank in 1903 and 1904, rejecting his claim that the funds were tax exempt salary, ruling the money a deposit.
Value of Charcoal Lozenges Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement extols charcoal as a safe purifier for the digestive system and breath. It promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as the best form, claiming improved complexion, breath, and blood purity with daily use, and offers a free trial from F A Stuart Co of Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Witness Against His Son in Vermont Murder Trial
Alfred Mahan testified in Ennington Vermont that the defendant was intoxicated the night of the alleged crime. The most sensational court session ended with young Mahan exhausted and shaking as testimony continued on the case.
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Ennington
Alfred Mahan
Seeaton
Witnesses Describe Movements and Child’s Body in Crime Case
Testimony includes the boy’s father and several witnesses detailing movements of the prisoner on the crime day. Dr Gleason and examining officer Stone described the child’s condition and blood spots on Mahang’s hands and clothing. Dr Gleason testified the defendant reeked of liquor after arrest, while the father recounted a whiskey purchase the day before and the son’s frightened reaction the next day.
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D. A. Gleason
B. H. ‘Stone
Burlington Hygiene Laboratory
Dn Mahang
Olor
Banquet Amuses and Elects Officers at Albany Club
An Albany hotel banquet ended with speeches praising gentility and teamwork. Mr Schumacher was toasted, Mr Johnson offered gongs, and Mr O’Brien and others looked forward to installing more engines. The Hot Air Club welcomed a new member and planned future events.
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Schumacher
Albany
Hot Air Club
Central Station
Murphy
McNally
Johnson
Schumach O'Brien
Sister Estate Contested Will Case In East Cambridge
Testimony in East Cambridge Probate Court described Martha Ella Bailey of Newton fearing her brother James W. Bailey the petitioner in the contested will case. She refrained from naming him sole heir to the deceased's estate after intimidation claims surfaced.
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Martha Ella Bailey
Newton
James W. Bailey
East Cambridge
Will probated reveals James W Bailey as top beneficiary
The will valued at about 65 000 shows James W Bailey as the principal beneficiary with life interest reverting to Dr Fred W Webber after his death and eventual charity. Dr Webber testified that Martha Bailey feared Bailey and that he had choked her and seized funds by force in past acts. Bailey received 2300 cash 23000 in notes real estate and nine Calumet & Hecla shares, while remainder went to friends and charity.
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James W. Bailey
Fred W. Webber
Dr. Webber
Martha Hk. Bailey
Fifteen Holyoke Mills Idle This Week
Fifteen factories in Holyoke are closed this week due to New Year holidays and weak business. About 1,600 workers are idle, with several divisions of the American Paper Company shut down and expected to resume Friday. The Deane Steam Pump Company is gradually resuming, with most of its regular force back.
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Holyoke
American Paper Company
Deane Steam Pump Company
Harvest Time for Bargain Seekers at Wolf's
Crowds fill Wolf's store at Hanover and Portland streets as markdowns persist. Prices stay low, and further reductions are expected, drawing unusually large crowds to the My Clothier corner.
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Ford
Mark Downs
Wolf's
Hanover
Portland
New Freight Line From Boston To New York Opens
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad will inaugurate a Boston to New York freight line this Saturday with freighters Bunker Hill and Clad Colony entering service. The Boston Merchants line reflects efforts by the Boston Merchants Association for improved service.
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New York
New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Bunker Hill
Massachusetts
Clad Colony
Boston Merchants
Boston Merchants’ Association
Notable Assistants Named in Local Society Notes
Trude M. Glennon is listed with assistants Miss Alice Brown Miss Annie Richardson Miss Catherine Blake Miss Frances Jewett Miss Alice Drew Miss Anita Roselle Miss Lena Schuman Miss Catherine Ryan and Miss Lillian Clifford in a society note detailing staff and social event preparations.
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Trude M. Glennon
Alice ¥. Brown
Annie Bh.richardson
Catherine M. Blake
Frances FE. Jewett
Alice Drew
Anita L. Roselle
Lena G. Schuman
Catherine M. Ryan
Lillian E. Clifford
Solar Eclipse Coming January 3
A solar eclipse will be visible in part across the country on January 3 while the total phase occurs only from equatorial regions of the Pacific Ocean.
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Pacific Ocean
Eclipse observers mobilize expeditions for partial coverage
Residents within areas marked A B and C will witness the eclipse as the moon covers about one eighth of the sun. Observers have organized several expeditions to observe this event due to its significance.
Supreme Court Affirms Cutting Victory Against Insurance Company
The full bench of the Supreme Court supports the decree in favor of Insurance Commissioner Cutting against the American Insurance Company over its insolvency. The master found assets exceed liabilities by 39321, but did not weigh 300000 in claims held by local lawyers. Claims by policy holders who settled at 40 percent for California losses were later challenged as misrepresentations by an agent. The court rules these settlements must be considered.
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Supreme Court Pestardcy
Isurance
American Insurance Company
California
Captain Gallant and Crew Lose Schooner Gleason
The fishing schooner Agnes W. Gleason sank off Bantam Reef near Boothbay Harbor Maine after a hooded haze near Seguin Light. Captain Gilbert Gallant and 14 crewmen reached shore after an hour of attempts to free the vessel then a four mile row in a gale. They lost all personal property and received aid in Boothbay before transport to Boston.
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Gilbert Gallant
Agnes
W. Gleason
Monda&y
Bantam’ Reef
Boothbay Harbor
Boston
James Shaw
Thomas Earle
James Batriquin
Alec McDonald
Forest Gilpatrick
Gloucester Line
Gallant
Seguin
Boothbay
Portland
Infant's body found strangled on Muddy Pond shore
The body of a newborn, not over two days old, was recovered on Muddy Pond shore. Death was from strangulation. A cord was tied around the infant's neck and footprints of a woman were found nearby. Police Chief Galligan expects to identify the suspect. the body was sent to the Medical Examiner Faxon.
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Canton
Muddy Pond
Galligan
Faxon
Fire at 8 High Street Chelsea Destroys Dwelling
A lively blaze broke out last evening at the three story wooden house at 8 High Street Chelsea. Children present contributed to the incident as matches started the fire and firefighters contained it after several hours.
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High Street
Chelsea
President Roosevelt Hosts New Year Reception at White House
President Roosevelt greeted a New Year's throng at the White House stretching two hours. The procession included Vice President, Cabinet members, ambassadors, and diplomats, with 5645 visitors, and noted presence of aspirants, Admiral Dewey, General Bell, and other officials.
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White House
Washington
Roosevelt
Judiciary
Supreme Court Bench
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Militia
District of Columbia
Society of the Cincinnati
Aztec Club
Associated Veterans of the War
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Grand Army of the Republic
Medal of Honor Legion
Union Veteran Legion
Union Veterans’ Union
Society of the Army of Santiago
Spanish War Veterans
Army and Navy Union
Minute Men
Sons of the American Revolution
House of Representatives
Cortelyou
LaFollette
Plan Whack at Government Conference Invitation
A national conference invite to colored citizens to meet in Philadelphia on April 7 1908 is issued by Rev William H Scott Bishop Alexander Walters and William Monroe Trotter after a Boston meeting. It denounces the administrations education policy and treatment of colored soldiers and demands platform demands and candidate support.
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Philadelphia
William H. Scott
Suffrage League of
Boston
Alexander Walters
National Afro-American Council
William Monroe Trotter
New England Constitution and Suffrage League
United States
Republican Party
South
Stoughton Musical Society Considers Incorporation at 125th Meeting
In Randolph at Stetson Hall the Ola Stoughton Musical Society debated incorporation during its 125th annual meeting. The group, the country’s oldest of its kind, traces meetings back to 1783 and a concert followed the business session.
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Randolph
Ola Stoughton Musical Society
Stetson Hall
The Well Informed Demand for a Gentle Laxative
The General Demand for a simple pleasant liquid laxative is met by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The California Fig Syrup Co. offers a trusted formula thought ethical and wholesome for family use. Buy the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. from leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Chinaman
Mahan
Thomas Matan
Bailey
Holyoke Mills
Everett
Trances Foewett
Howard Soul
Alice Brown
Everett Telephone Operators
Whittier Hall
Ger
American Insurance Co
Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves & Sons
THE
Gleason
Shoals
Gloucester
Police of
Scott
All Druggista
Burton Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Holmes
E. Burton Holmes
McClure’s
New York City
Boston Post
McClure’s Tourists ‘Agency
Tot
Stoughton Society
James McGane
Mercer
Jersey City
N. J
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Aurmino
34Th St
Jaynes
Washington St
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