Lawson Issues Broadside Against Standard Oil and System
Thomas W. Lawson released a broadside threatening a financial tidal wave against Standard Oil and the System. He warns investors to move January dividends to banks not tied to the system and to avoid inflated stocks, especially Amalgamated Copper, while pledging further moves to expose and fight the financial powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Standard Oil
Flo
Amalgamated Copper
Lawson
Amalgamated
Legislators Sworn In as Governor Douglas Takes Office
The 1905 Massachusetts legislature begins with Governor elect William L. Douglas set to assume executive duties on Thursday. Republicans nominate Dana as president, Coolidge as clerk, Remington as sergeant at arms, and Horton as chaplain. Frothingham for speaker, Kimball for clerk, Remington again for sergeant at arms, and Waldron as chaplain are renominated. A Curley seat vacancy spurs potential constitutional challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Douglas
William B. Russell
William F. Dana
Newton
Henry D. Coolidge
Concord
David Remington
E. A. Horton
House
Louis A. Frothingham
James W. Kimball
D. W. Waldron
Senate
Dana
Douglas
Guild
Legislature
Executive Department
Frothingham
Young Baptists urged to witness in prayer meetings at 400th Boston gathering
The Boston Baptist Social Union marked its 400th meeting at Tremont Temple with a reception in Lorimer Hall. Speakers Rev. W. H. Main and Rev. Francis E. Clark urged young members to revive and testify through prayer meetings to strengthen the church of the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Baptist Social Union
Tremont Temple
Lorimer Hall
W. H. Main
D. D
Francis E. Clark
Young People's Society
Christ
Cambridge G A R Post 56 installs officers
Post 56 G A R of Cambridge last night installed officers and held a banquet. Commander William H H Howe led the lineup with George A Lord senior vice commander and George W Knowlton junior vice commander. Other officers included Mathias Fieck sergeant A H Ricker chaplain William H Evelith quartermaster Nathaniel Munroe guard officer and Theodore P Prentiss drill officer.
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Cambridge
William H. H. Howe
George A. Lord
George W. Knowlton
Mathias Fieck
A. H. Ricker
William H. Evelith
Nathaniel Munroe
Theodore P. Prentiss
Barber Shop Explosion Wrecks Washington Street Building
A gas tank and water heater in R. Drinkwater’s barber shop at 59 Washington street exploded at 1 15 this morning destroying glass and causing thousands in damage. Police officers O Brien and Finnerty narrowly escaped injury as glass showered the sidewalk and cab horses bolted down Washington street.
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R. Drinkwater
Washington Street
O’brien
Finnerty
Division 4
John Kelley
Patrick Keating
Four Leap From Bridge To Escape Train Tragedy
Providence RI Jan 2 four persons including a baby leaped from Pascoag division railroad bridge at Manton into the Woonasquatucket River a 35 foot plunge to escape a train last evening. The party: Mr and Mrs James Brotherton and their 24 year old child and Mrs James Etchell all of Manton. The baby was probably fatally injured while the others suffered bruises with only a shallow river water cushion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Pascoag Division
Manton
Woonasquatucket
James Brotherton
James Etchell
Hoseman J. R. Chapman Retired After 30 Years Service
Hoseman John R. Chapman of Engine 1 Dorchester Street South Boston was retired by Fire Commissioner Russell and placed on the pension roll at 600 dollars a year. He attended the St Augustine’s School fire and was injured on duty. The retirement accompanied moves including Dyer to Engine 25 Boutilier to Engine 1 and new probationaries Wallace and Mulaney joining.
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John R. Chapman
Engine Company
Dorchester Street
South Boston
Russell
Chapman
Boston
St. Augustine’s Church
Frederick T. Dyer
Napeen Boutilier
Daniel J. Wallace
Hugh Mulaney
Green
Engine 1
Annual Ladies Night Draws Roxbury Attention From Eliot Council
Eliot Council 2 Royal Arcanum hosts its annual ladies night in Roxbury tonight. Though the order is about 28 years old its recent influx of younger members has made the council effectively a young men’s group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Eliot Council 2
Royal Arcanum
Order
Babson Sustains Doyle Gas Ruling In Alderman Board
Alderman Doyle’s Saturday vote on municipal gas plant ownership 8 to 4, Curley absent in jail, was sustained by Corporation Counsel Babson who argues two thirds refer to total membership. The dispute risked costs of 25 to 60 million and the session adjourned for 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Curley
Babson
Alderman Whelton
Board of Aldermen
Jeffries Point Rowing Ball Draws 1000 Attendees
The seventh grand ball of the Jeffries Point Rowing Association was held last night at Lyceum Hall East Boston and drew about 1000 attendees.
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Jeffries Point
Jeffries Point Rowing Association
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Grand National Rowing Ball Opens With Elite Attendance
City officials and nearly all local rowing groups attended the grand march led by President Daniel F. Rowan and Miss Margaret Barnes. The illuminated rowing emblem lit the hall as officers were announced, including Floor marshal Rowan and assistant Sullivan with Grant McGuire Love as key aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Green
Margaret Barnes
Jeffries Rowing Association
Daniel
Rowan
Daniel F. Rowan
Thomas A. Sullivan
Mary Maguire
Rowing Association
George H. Grant
John McGuire
George P. Love
Militia Law Conforms to United States Provisions
The board of officers appointed last year to study militia reorganization reports that the state militia law already conforms to the general provisions of the United States law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Wants M Nallys Addition To House Removed
Watertown January 2. James Co McNally built an addition at Mt. Auburn and Summer streets. Neighbor James Doyle objects and accuses a violation of town building laws. Selectmen call for petition and set January 9 for a hearing.
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Watertown
Breceau
James Co. McNally
Mt. Auburn
Summer Streets
James Doyle
Doyle
Selectment
McNally
Mr. McNally
Board of Selectmen
Public Meeting on Single Tax at Old Franklin Schoolhouse
A public meeting will be held at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse at 1151 Washington Street Thursday evening at 8 oclock. Quincy A Lothrop Henry Sterling Walter J Isidor Edward Doherty W L Crosman and Samuel Brazier will discuss the phases of the single tax. Brazier will use moving colored charts and C B Fillebrown will preside.
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Old Franklin
Washington Street
Quincy A. Lothrop
Henry Sterling
Walter J. Isidor
Edward Doherty
W. L. Crosman
Samuel Brazier
C. B. Fillebrown
Marlborough Retrenchment Hits Estate Givings
London Jan 2 The Duchess of Marlborough gave no gifts or toys to tenants and poor children for the first time since her marriage. The palace is closed and the Duke and Duchess reside in Leicestershire. Retrenchment at Blenheim has led to many estate workers being discharged amid whispers of reduced remittances from America since W K Vanderbilt Sr married last year.
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London
Duchess of Marlborough
Leicestershire
Blenheim
America
W. K. Vanderbilt, Sr
Six Hurt In Bridge Crash Reported At Buffalo
Six persons were injured in a collision on the International bridge linking Bridgeburg Ontario and Buffalo New York. The most seriously hurt include Mrs. Maria Spencer who is internally injured and may die and Mrs. Alfred A. Forsee with broken ribs and internal injuries. Ray Forsee, 16, is unconscious and seriously hurt. A pony engine and passenger car collided with a freight train near the American end delaying traffic several hours.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Maria Spencer
Bridgeburg
Ont
Alfred A. Forsee
Ray Forsee
General Blackmar Guest of G. A. R. Club
W. W. Blackmar commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic was guest of honor at a dinner by the Grand Army Club at the United States Hotel. He spoke on memories of a recent West trip as Commander Joseph W. Thayer presided. About 100 attended with Gid eon's Band of Post 36 Arlington providing music.
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W. W. Blackmar
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army Club
United States Hotel
Blackmar
West
Joseph W. Thayer
Gideon
Post 36
Arlington
Direct Vote Proposal For Suffolk County Officials
Ex-Representative James A. Watson has filed a bill proposing direct vote on nominations for Suffolk county officers. The measure aims to change how county officials are selected by introducing direct voting on nominees.
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Suffolk CO
James A. Watson
Suffolk County
Danish steamer rescues seven from at sea explosion
The Gallia arriving at Hamilton Bermuda brings seven survivors of the Norwegian bark Marposia, blown up at sea by naphtha from New York Dec 9 to Cette. Eleven crewmen were killed. seven survivors were landed here tonight.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Hamburg
Savannah
Jenson
New York
Cette
Officers Installed by Columbus Court No 9 in Worcester
The Knights of St Rose degree staff, with Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters members, installed Columbus Court No 9 officers at 17 Worcester Street. D H C R Patrick J Culbert supervised the ceremony. Names include Cannabell, Fitzpatrick, Milliken, Gavin, Gleeson, Spencer, Ryan, Campbell, Leonard, Riley, and McQueeney as high medical examiner.
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Columbus Court
Knights of St. Rose
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Worcester Street
Patrick J. Culbert
Columbus Court No. 9
John F. Cannabell
Daniel J. Fitzpatrick
Michael T. Milliken
Nellie Gavin
New Year Dance at Catholic Union Hall Draws 300 Plus Guests
More than 300 well dressed women and escorts crowded Catholic Union Hall in Washington and Worcester streets for a New Year dancing party. Father William H. Grant led an 8 to 9 reception with several priests. Frank J. Ford directed the dancing, aided by a corps of alids and gentlemen volunteers.
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Boston Police Board
Bates
Boston
Munroe
Worcester
Senate
Allen
Brockton
William M. Olin
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
E. D. Rich
Mass
Boston City Hospital
Jave
Catholic Union Hall
Washington
William H. Grant
Ss. T. L
St. Vincent’s Church
South Boston
Father Grant
J. H. Lyons
St. Vincent's
Francis Kenney
Church of the Holy Rosary
Frank J. Ford
Lillian M. Driscoll
Sarah A. Fraser
Grace D. Kelley
Katherine G. MacKinnon
Catherine G. Mullin
Ryn T. O'Neil
Ella A. Sullivan
Alice R. Tighe
Margaret T. Tighe
James J. Reagan
Charles T. Tighe
Joseph McSweeney
J. Charles Caldwell
John F. Conroy
James J. Conway
George A. Collins
J. J. Corbett
M. G. Hackett
Donovan
D. Frank Sweeney
George Conners
Fall of Port Arthur Dominates London Papers
London newspapers analyze Port Arthur's fall and its impact on events to come. The Daily Telegraph runs five pages on the fortress and its defenders with maps and portraits, praising General Stoessel yet debating strategic lessons from the siege.
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London
Port Arthur
Daily Telegraph
Great Britain
Stoessel
Russia
Manchuria
New Year Focus by Max H. Newman at Tiffany Club
Max Henry Newman spoke to Tiffany Club members on Boylston Street about The New Year and the Good We Can Do. He emphasized peace and happiness in the home, arguing national confidence rests on the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Henry Newman
Tiffany Club
Boylston Street
Mr. Newman
Free Koch Inhalation Treatment Offer at Boston Institute
Call the Boston Koch Institute at 175 Tremont Street next to Tremont Theatre to receive free Koch Inhalation Treatment for consumption asthma bronchitis and catarrh. Only charges apply to Koch Tuberculine remedies with home treatment available.
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Boston
Koch Institute
Tremont Street
Tremont Theatre
Koch
Boston Koch Institute
Tremont St
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Wall Street
Pillar
Gibraltar
Newark
N. J
Olin
John L. Bates
Representative Thomas
F. Curley
Supreme Court
Baptist Union
Hoseman
J. R. Chapman
Boston Fire Department
Doyle Gas
Whelton
W. Grove
M’nally
Armours
Armour & Company
Chicago
N. Coyle
Broadway
Somerville
Comet Revere
John B. Gough
Campbell Avenue
Obre
West Medford
Wllen A
J Ober
Sharon Street
Marvel
A. M. Davis
Columbus Avenue
W. Lamson
Pine Street
Leo Norris
Saxonville
Marvel Vibrator Co
the Duchess OF Marlborough
G. A. R. Club
Prince ST
Franklin St
Ward
Castle Sq. Fidvist
Tremont St. Tel. Con
Warnewsfills
Koch Treatment
Washington St
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