Police scandal ties New Bedford case to memo
Nellie Baker linked to city police scandal was found unconscious in her home after taking morphine pills. Neighbors and Mrs. Andrew Drummond revived her, and she recovered enough to reveal an attempted suicide. She drank coffee and remarked it tasted different from when she was alive. Lieutenant Taft, implicated by prior reports, met with Mayor Brownell in a confidential discussion.
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New Bedford
Nellie Baker
Andrew Drummond
Taft
Brownell
Three Die In Fire At 25 Pitt Street New York
Panic struck tenement at 25 Pitt Street as a fire killed Mrs Lena Lehman and her two children aged 2 years 2 months. Firemen recovered the burned bodies after extinguishing the blaze and lifting debris on the third floor. The blaze forced residents to flee via fire escapes while smoke and water damaged lower floors. One fireman was temporarily overcome and many families made homeless. total damage estimated at not yet listed.
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New York
Pitt Street
Lena Lehman
Sarah
Henry
Eight oclock express adds Sunday run from Boston
The 8 oclock express via the Shore Line now runs Sundays as well as week days, leaving Boston from Park Square station and arriving in New York at nine P M. The vestibuled parlor cars and passenger coaches include a dining car between Boston and New London, enhancing service.
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Shore Line
Boston
Park Square
New York
New London
Republicans Nominate at City Hall in Turbulent Caucus
In a stormy private session at City Hall the Republican Common Council caucus nominated John H Colby for city president and Sidney Everett for city clerk. Briggins initially accepted after pressure. vote 29 cast, Briggs 20 Colby 9. Secret ballot proposed to secure party unity amid allegations of treachery and intra party wrangling.
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City Hall
Joint Committee
Common Council
Clerk of Committees
Frank H. Briggs
Ward 11
John H. Colby
Ward 18
Municipal Reform League
Colby
Major Briggs
Briggs
G. Walden Smith
Ward 13
Sidney Everett
O’brien
Galvin
Pshaw
Councilman Colby
Massachusetts Cremation Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Massachusetts Cremation Society met at 19 Boylston Street. President Chadwick announced 87 cremations in the solety's first active year. Treasurer John Ritchie reported $635 on hand and no dividends. Officers were re elected. H S Blackwell urged cost cuts and a Burial Reform Society. Urban proposed a tiered cremation price scale. A crypt for urns was discussed and may be built with new bonds.
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Massachusetts Cremation Society
Boylston Street
Chadwick
John Ritchie
H. S. Blackwell
Lucy Stone
Sampson R. Urban
Lst of Directors
Weather forecast snippet for New England states
Forecast for Thursday calls for Maine fair and slightly warmer with southeast winds. New Hampshire and Vermont expect fair and warmer with variable winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut will see snow and warmer conditions with easterly winds. Boston & Albany City Ticket Office at 366 Washington Street appears in the text.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Washington Street
Boston & Albany City Ticket Office
Police Ball Attracts 10,000. Net Estimated at Eight Thousand
The twenty fifth annual police ball at Mechanics Hall drew about 10,000 attendees and sold 6,000 tickets. Net proceeds for the Police Relief Association were estimated at $8,000 after expenses, about $6,000 less than last year. Officials hoped future balls would continue with association support, noting ample reserve funds. Proceedings included a grand march led by dignitaries and dozens of aides, with a large reception and a lengthy procession through the halls finished by a quiet close and high praise from General Martin.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Police Relief Association
James O'Neil
Agnes Curran
General Davidson
Grace N. Irish
Martin
John Ryan
Paige
Forrest Hall
Richard J. Neagle
Benton
Mary Morse
Burke
Billings
Whiting
J. D. Comer
Rich
Brickley
Augusta
E. J. Richardson
Cloyes
Cambridge
A. J. Furbush
John Shepard, Sr
John Shepard, Jr
Shepard & Norwell
Charles B. Barnes
John C. W
Michael A. Kelley
Dennis Desmond
Thomas Keane
Francis W. Cunningham
Charles F. Bannister
Albert F. Lovell
George B. Aldrich
George W. Patterson
Edward H. Mahoney
Ira W. Stevens
Frank I. Jones
John W. Shaw
John L. Morrill
Brown
Evans
Sarnia's trip to Belfast ends after brutal voyage
The disabled Dominion line steamer Sarnia was towed into Belfast after a lengthy voyage from Newfoundland weathering a four day calm and a ferocious gale. Surgeon Dr. Roche described a storm that smashed the rudder, flooding the deck as 150 sheep washed overboard and 25 bulls killed. The Anchoria and Hibernian aided briefly before the Norwegian vessel helped reach Inistrahull then Belfast. Gamecock from Liverpool searched for the Sarnia but reports are unclear.
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Belfast
Dominion Line
Sarnia
Roche
Ireland
Wyngmeer Skillhorn
Anchoria
Inistrahull
Gamecock
Liverpool
Dunraven Expects Cup Terms Accepted by Royal Yacht Squadron
New York Jan 2 Commodore Smith received a letter from Lord Dunraven explaining and confirming cablegrams. He regrets not announcing earlier and notes that a 10 month notice could be adjusted. Dunraven expects the Royal Yacht Squadron to accept the committee’s terms at the Jan 7 meeting and authorizes H Maitland Kersey to act as his representative.
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New York
Commodore Smith
Lord Dunraven
Royal Yacht Squadron
New York Yacht Club
H. Maitland Kersey
Methods Not Men In Aldermanic Probe Report
The Board of Aldermen met in executive session from 7 to 10 pm weighing evidence in a probe of public institutions. Progress is substantial but a formal report won’t reach the last meeting next Saturday. A minority report by Alderman Lomasney is anticipated criticizing commissioners and subordinates over management methods.
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Lomasney
Marlboro Police Committee Hearings Report Delays and Denials
Marlboro January 2 The special committee on charges against the police held a hearing with City Marshal Curtis and Policeman Durand. Curtis testified he received information about gambling venues from Napoleon Laporte but owners were warned by others. He denied known brothel activity, said Sunday games were suppressed, and that he rarely notified raids. No clergymen attended. The committee plans a report to the City Council Friday night.
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Marlboro
Curtis
Durand
Napoleon Laporte
A Legislature Brawl in Sobranje Sparks Barrage of Blows
In Sofia the Sobranje session ended in a violent scuffle after an opposition deputy accused Premier Stoiloff of diverting funds from anti brigandage to political spies. The president ordered the expulsion, ushers were assaulted, revolvers drawn but not used, and opposition deputies withdrew amid accusations of injustice.
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Sofia
Stoiloff
Chamber
Foster denial on Foster welcome to Japan in peace talks
Washington January 2 The Japanese minister Mr Kurino denied that John W Foster the Chinese advisory counsel had official notice of cordial welcome to Japan as a Chinese representative in peace negotiations He said Foster had not been officially recognized by Japan and that Viscount Mutsu would not allow personal considerations to secure special favors for Japan s enemies
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Washington
Kurino
John W. Foster
Japan
Foster
Viscount Mutsu
NIONS
Politit
Denver
London
Scott
England
Andrew Carnegie
Hisses
Mr. Lloyd
Mr. Foster
America
Boston Crowd Hears John Burns In Faneuil Hall Riotous Rally
A vast audiencepacked Faneuil Hall and streets near Boston witnessed a thunderous gathering as John Burns spoke on unions and labor. He denounced monopolies and urged strong trade unions, calling for political involvement and municipal reform to aid workers and curb corruption.
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Faneuil Hall
John Burns
Miss Willard
Lady Somerset
Frances E. Willard
John J. McCarthy
Central Labor Union
Harry Lloyd
Carpenters’ Union
Ke (Lloyd
Burns
Truce on the Earth's Roof Pamirs Dispute with Britain
ST. PETERSBURG reports Russia and England reached an understanding on the Pamir dispute. Afghan frontier questions are to be settled with concessions to Britain after Prince’s November visit. The Pamirs, called the Roof of the World, sit at a strategic crossroads between Turkestan and Afghanistan with unclear ownership and routes to India under British influence.
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Nicholas
Britain
Cnd
ST. Petersburg
Afghanistan
Russia
Sions
Pamirs
Turkestan
Russian Turkestan
Ghanistan
Eld
India
Woman Found Unconscious and Dies in Hospital
Catherine Shantell aged 52 was found unconscious in her Oneida Street room at 6 10 last evening. Authorities consider likely asphyxiation with unclear whether accidental or intentional. She died at Emergency Hospital and her body was taken to Undertaker Jones on Lagrange Street. Medical Examiner Draper notified.
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Catherine Shantell
Conditio Com
Oneida Street
Jones
Lagrange Street
Draper
Extra Session Debate Highlights Banking Bill Uncertain
Washington report says well informed Democrats deem an extra session vital if no banking bill passes before adjournment. The President reportedly opposes an extra session but may be guided by conditions next March. Democratic leaders in the city expect a Republican House to pass a banking bill, though its nature is unpredictable.
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Washington
Secret Agents named to probe Gloucester admission irregularities
Washington January 2 secret service designated George F Cruci al agent in New York and T G Ma special agent in Baltimore to investigate alleged irregularities in admissions at Gloucester. Special Agent Byrne reported on the subject earlier but the Treasury Department orders a further inquiry into the matter.
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Washington
Lisle
George F
New York
T. G. Ma
Baltimore
Gloucester
Byrne
Treasury Department
Fire at Milk Street bindery noted as minor blaze
A fire alarm from Box 41 brought Sergeant Ringer to 18 to 22 Milk Street where a blaze in the Sewall Place side look bindery of William T. Sadlier was quickly controlled. The waste paper fire, likely from a match or pipe, caused damage not to exceed $300. Mrs. James T. Eldrey is mentioned in connection with the incident.
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Ringer
Court Square
Milk Street
William T. Sadlier
Sewall Place
James T. Eldrey
Colonial Comfort Chair Designs Amid 18th Century Craft
A description praises high-back Colonial chairs with exact period designs and hollowed dag seats for comfort. It notes over 100 patterns, frames with marquetry, and backs adorned with tortoise shell and mother-of-pearl. The pieces are exact copies of famous originals.
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Dlas, Bree & Bo
NEW Bedford Police
Phine
Waitt & Bond’s
Blackstone
Havana
Waitt & Bond
Blackstone St
Dunraven Explains
Marlboro's Lexow
Faneuil
Wendell Phillips
Co-Operative Commonwealth
Chicago
Mergenthaler
Lexow
Treasury
Paine’s Furniture CO
Canal Street
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