Melrose Case Ends Day With Sharp Claims And Testimony
In East Cambridge Probate Court the claimant challenged Daniel Blake Russell amid a lengthy cross examination touching Melrose 25 years past. He warned meeting a subject face to face would reveal his identity as William C. Russell’s case proceeds with further testimony and rebuttals anticipated.
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Daniel Blake Russell
Daniel Russell
East Cambridge
Willie
Melrose
Nason
Simpson
William C. Russell
Russell
Mamie Bell
Frank Lynde
New York City
Thomas Lynde
Archbishop Ireland Defends Leopold Congo Rule
Archbishop Ireland issues a statement praising King Leopold of Belgium’s Congo administration. He says initial outrcry over alleged atrocities has softened as reports from unbiased sources emerge, arguing no atrocities occurred and noting abuses were not systemic.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Ireland
Leopold
Belgium
Congo
Vanderbilt family seeks man claiming relation in Europe
Inquiries are being traded in London and other European capitals on behalf of the Vanderbilt family about a man named Vanderbilt who claims a relationship with the American Vanderbilts. The family, annoyed by press references, has decided to send an agent to Europe to identify him.
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London
Vanderbilt
Europe
Municipal lighting plan eyed to cut school costs
The School Board weighed a Municipal Light & Power Co. proposal to supply electricity to the city at 60 percent below Edison rates. If approved, a municipal plant could save about $13 000 yearly, with Boston cited as a contrast. The Finance Commission will study the letter.
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Municipal Light & Power Company
Pasadena
Cal
Edison Company
Finance Commission
Keough
Supply Department
Boston
David D. Scannell
Mr. Magennis
David A. Ellis
Scannell
Ellis
David Scannell
John Barry
Adams
William Lloyd Garrison
Lewis
Lafayette
George T. Angell
Hyde
Thetford Street
Dorchester
Robert’ F. Swan
Stormy Atlantic ties up crewmates and missing captains
Six passengers reach New York aboard the Bermudian from the ill fated Filipo Denegri crew. The Denegri wrecked off Bermuda after leaving Buenos Ayres with a bone cargo. In Providence, fears grow for Captain Hammett and crew of the Delia Carlton believed lost at sea. Norfolk reports setbacks for the George P Hudson after Christmas storm. The George L Drake abandoned at sea with seven survivors reaching Bermuda aboard Indrapara.
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New York
Filipo Denegri
Buenos Ayres
Quebec Line
Bermudian
Bermuda
Hatteras
Delia Carlton
Colon
Panama
Hoboken
N. J
Hammett
Atlantic Seaboard
Norfolk
George P. Hudson
Boston
Hudson
Bath
George L. Drake
Hamilton
Drake
Jacksonville
Fla
James B. Drake & Sons
Police Hero Swims Hudson Half Way Across
New York officer James J. Scanlan, a champion swimmer, swam mid river and back to avoid entering another state without permission. He said ice blocks forced the half crossing after a wager with a fellow policeman failed to materialize.
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New York
James J. Scanlan
Hudson River
Scanlan
Knotty War Dept. pay case on mounted forage
The War Department asks the Comptroller of the Treasury to decide how far an army officer may keep a horse away from duty and still receive mounted pay. Previously officers in Washington living at Chevy Chase were eligible. now the Stamford Connecticut distance of 36 miles from New York duty station is in question.
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Washington
Jan
Army
War Department
Comptroller of the Treasury
Chevy Chase
New York City
Stamford
Conn
Dark Horse Elected Boston Police Relief Head
Patrolman Thomas M. Keenan of Station 12 named president after withdrawal of Sergeant Gilbert Angell. Keenan defeated Patrolman John M. Devine of Station 11 amid a year with receipts of 148 008.48 and expenditures of 27 29.89 leaving 120 968.94 in treasury. policemen’s ball net proceeds stood at 21 532.
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Thomas M. Keenan
Boston Police Relief Association
Old Franklin
Gilbert H. Angell
Police
Keenan
T John M. Devine
Watkins
M. C. Bresnahan
J. S. Donahue
E. A. Dever
Thomas F. Ryan
John McCabe
H. J. Lampe
M. J. Muldoon
Hold Services for Capt J J Neville
Funeral services for Captain James J. Neville were held at Star of the Sea Church East Boston after his death from pneumonia at 12 Neptune Avenue. The 75 year old seaman was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden and was remembered by many skippers and family. He once ran gravel hauling in the schooner Electric Flash which he owned and commanded. His mother owned Misery Island on the north shore before selling it to New Yorkers.
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James J. Neville
Neptune Avenue
Boston
Star of the Sea
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Neville
Captain Neville
Misery Island
North Shore
Wrights Hear Two Rivals Enjoined in Air Race Feud
Buffalo January 3 Judge Hazel in U S Court grants a preliminary injunction to the Wright brothers against the Herring Curtiss Company and Glenn Curtiss restraining them from manufacturing and selling aeroplanes in a landmark patent dispute filed in federal court.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Hazel
United States
Wright Brothers
Herring-Curtiss Company
Glenn H. Curtiss
Waldron Opens New Casino Burlesque House in Boston
The Waldron Casino opened yesterday with two sold out performances. The new burlesque theatre on Hanover Street features a large stage, comfortable seating, and a goal of attracting both Boston men and women patrons. The program includes Irwin's Majestics and The Americans in Paris with Gus Fay Joe Hollander and a strong supporting cast plus Magda Dahl in operatic numbers.
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Waldron
Boston
Hanover Street
Paris
Gus Fay
Joe Hollander
Billy Smythe
Joe Bonner
Montgomery and Sibley
Florence Bennett
Marie Hartman
Margaret Demarest
Adele Meredith
Mabel Marson
Billie Lucierc
Roy Cummings
Helen Gladdings
Magda Dahl
Royal greetings from monarchs reach President Taft
President Taft exchanges New Year good will with Europe’s rulers. Emperor William of Germany, King Manuel of Italy, and King Leopold II of Belgium send New Year wishes, Taft replying cordially on behalf of the American people.
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Washington
Germany
Italy
Belgium
William
Taft
United States
Brothers Cleared of Robbery Charge in Court
John and Walter Goddard were discharged as innocent after a court found their arrest for robbery to be a serious mistake. The actual offender escaped.
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John
Walter Goddard
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Archbishop Ireland
Pasadena Company
King OF Storm Coats
Toll Paw
WAR Dept
J. J. Neville
Wrights
Via
Waldron’s
Charles H. Waldron
New England
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