Actress Carrie Ewald Refutes Double Rado Engagement On Again
New York reports Carrie Ewald Jersey City actress reaffirms engagement to Julian C W Rado despite accusations of a wicked double. Rival accounts describe Rado as a clerk and alleged swindler, with wounded vanity and poetic notes to Miss Bernhardt amid a tangle of lovers and a dubious count title.
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New York
Carrie Ewald
Jersey City
Julian C. W. Rado
Count
Rado
Roth
Arno Fueredi
East Sixty-fifth Street
Ewald
Rogues
Budapest
Meee
Marcus Brown
No. 103
First Avenue
Herman I. Roth
Prague
Chief of Police
D. Fuchs
Second Avenue
Houston Street
Dora H. Bernhardt
Brody
Bernhardt
Dodie
Hyme
Miss Bernhardt
Maggie Vernon Faces Disorderly Charge in Jersey City
Maggie Vernon a 28 year old former Brooklyn resident of 462 1-2 Fifth street was jailed as a disorderly person after forcing entry at 136 Forest street seeking hotel keeper Godfrey Dilloway. She claimed a claim on him, described a past relationship, and took a revolver from a satchel as Dilloway fled with his wife.
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Jersey City
Maggie Vernon
Fifth Street
Brooklyn
Forest Street
Godfrey Dilloway
Asbury Park
Miss Vernon
Difloway
Dilloway
Vernon
Escape thwarted by armed escapee at Cambridge House
An Armenian man with a concealed knife tried to escape from the Cambridge House of Correction yesterday. He overpowered bystanders and was sent to Worcester Asylum. Jacob Bobigan, previously jailed for a fatal assault on his brother, fought to flee from the cane factory and threatened to kill.
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Cambridge
Bobigan
Women lead Shakspearean play at Bijou Theatre in Northampton
Women from Smith College performed A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Bijou Theatre to support a new college building fund. The all female cast, including Florence May Spaulter and Ida Ethelyn McKinney, drew a crowded house with praise for dainty cross casting and strong stage presence.
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Boston
Shaksphre
College Building Fund
Shakspere
Globe Theatre
Nonce Hermia
Helena
Titania
Bijou Theatre
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Theseus
Florence May Spaulter
Athens
Lysander
Ida Ethelyn McKinney
Charlotte Bannon
Pauline Mark
Robin Goodfellow
Paretas
Demetrius
Oberon
Hernila
Kate Deane
Marjorie Ayers Best
Florence May Spalter
Vigeus
Hermlia
Eaith
Mott
Hermia
Winifred Ayers Philostrate
Quince
Mabel Homer Cummings Hottom
Katherine McKim Garrison
Hippolyta
Kristine Mann
Marjorie Ayers
Elizabeth Dike Lewis Snug
Rebecca Kinsman
Marie Bowers
Theona Peck
The Outlook Baptist Union Meeting at Tremont Temple
Tremont Temple hosts two Baptist social unions in Lorimer Hall and upstairs rooms with about 260 attendees. Congressman Morse, Bishop Mallalieu, Dr Lorimer and others speak on national and social outlooks, temperance measures, and youth work as Claretta Avery presents.
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Tremont Temple
Lorimer Hall
Edward B. Parle
Abbie M. Brooks
Earle
Elijah A. Morse
R. Kimball
C. P. Jameson
Robert MacDonald
House of Commons
House of Representatives
Behringen
Venezuela
House
Senate
National Capitol
Claretta Avery
E. R. Kimball
Union
Young Men’s Social Union
Boston
Mallalieu
Dr. Lorimer
Dry Dock Support Spurs Pattern Makers in Boston
The Pattern Makers' Association committee led by President Bajiwin met with the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union and Ship Carpenters' Union of East Boston to push for a dry dock at the Navy Yard. They urged Congress to back Charles Town Navy Yard’s opening and endorsed Congressman Barrett's dry dock bill. The Steam Fitters' Union in St Stephen's Hall also adopted similar resolutions.
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Pattern Makers’ Association
Bajiwin
Atlantic Coast Seamen’s Union
Navy Yard
Pattern Makers’ Association of Boston
Congress
Charlestown Navy Yard
Congressman Barrett
Boston
Kite Bomb Experiments Demonstrate Bizarre Explosives Delivery
A Lynn man and Cuban agent tested explosive charges using a large cotton kite and a buried mine, detonating charges from a mile away. The blast tore a huge sand crater and toppled a barn and trees, with the electrician knocked unconscious. Further tests were planned but uncertain, as fear and secrecy grew among participants.
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Lynn
Associated Press
First annual State Street Social Club dance in East Boston
The Messenger Boys Dange reports the first annual social of the State Street Social Club at Lyceum Hall East Boston. Western Union and Mutual District Telegraph messengers attended with Alfred Burgess and Marie De Arville leading the grand march followed by about twenty five couples and a list of attendees including Lawrence Collins Maud Kelly Joseph Kelly Reed Howard A Mark and many others.
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State Street Social Club
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Western Union and Mutual District Telegraph
Alfred B. Burgess
Marie de Arville
Lawrence Collins
Maud Kelly
Joseph Kelly
Reed
Howard A. Mark
L. Batchelder
Manuel J. Sousa
Alice Beard
John J. Smith
Rose Anna
Daniel D. Kelly
Anna Milo
William J. Lynch
Maggie Wills
William Christopher
Frank W. Kelly
Grace Berry
Mr. Thornton
Kate Collins
Christopher
Murphy
Ann Macdonald
Irish born Bridget O Connell dies at 108 in Blackstone
Died in Blackstone on Saturday aged 108 Bridget O Connell was born in Eristynona County Clare Ireland and could recall the 1798 Irish rebellion.
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Woonsocket
R. I
Bridget O'Connell
Blackstone
Eristynona
County Clare
Ireland
New Mayors Inaugurated Across Commonwealth Cities
In many cities outside Boston yesterday new mayors outlined fiscal restraint and service improvements. Somerville's Perry urged better street and wheelman considerations. Salem's Turner linked church elites to illegal liquor, while Chelsea leaders pressed water systems and street utils reforms. City officials debated ordinances, park land purchases, and public baths as part of early governance.
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Commonwealth
Boston
Myor Perry
Somerville
West End
Turner
Salem
Lawrence
Bell
Somerville Mayor Urges Street Repairs and Transit Reforms
Mayor A A Perry outlines needed sewer improvements in Union square and East Somerville, calls for curb to curb paving by street railways, and favors safer bicycle routes. He urges better West End service and warns against long leases like the Boston subway deal, which he says robs the people of rights.
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A. A. Perry
Somerville
Judge Story
Union All
Union Square
East Somerville
Mr. Perry
West End
Board of Aldermen
Boston Subway
Cambridge Bridges Urged by Mayor Sortwell in Address
Cambridge Mayor Alvin F. Sortwell in his inaugural speech urged building a modern West Boston bridge over the Charles River at Magazine Street and an overhead Brook Line Street bridge. He noted the sewer tax and discouraged bonds while proposing county aid to share bridge costs.
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Alvin F. Sortwell
Cambridge
Russell
West Boston
Boston
Charles River
Magazine Street
Brookline Street
Brookline
Middlesex
Norfolk
Salem Mayor States Liquor Policy After Inaugural Address
Salem January 4 Mayor James H Turner declares reform in city finances and reaffirms opposition to liquor licenses. He credits police efforts to enforce laws and notes the liquor trade has shifted to trusted social leaders, creating a delicate policing situation. The statement has caused a sensation.
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Salem
James H. Turner
Police Department
Chelsea Adopts Pratt as Mayor in Full Aldermen Inauguration
Mayor Pratt and Chelsea Aldermen for 1897 were installed in the aldermanic chamber before a crowded audience. Pratt declared his opposition to funding by special loans during his inaugural address.
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Pratt
Chelsea
Patent ideas sought by WEDDERBURN to patent list
The ad from JOHN WEDDERBURN & Dept. G announces a call for simple ideas to patent and protect, offering a new list of 1000 inventions. Readers are invited to contact the Washington DC firm for their case and proposal.
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John Wedderburn & Dept. G
Washington, D. C
Caome
City government clash over joint convention dispute
In Lawrence on January 4 the city government faced a partisan stand off as Democrats hold a one vote majority and a joint convention was finally convened without a set time. Republicans protest legality while Democrats push to install clerks treasurer and street supervisor amid calls for strict city economy and road improvements.
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Lawrence
Jenkins
Low
Currier
Bedell
Bell
Inauguration of Newton officials uncovers rail line mix up
The Newton Mayor and City Council were sworn in and adopted rules. Mr. Downs revealed an interpolation in the order granting the Newton Street Railroad a single track on Lexington street Auburndale, showing a centre location instead of the side. The issue led to a heated debate and referral to the street railway committee.
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Newton
Downs
Newton Street Railroad Company
Lexington Street
Auburndale
Street Railway Committee
Doubt on City Charter Clause Faces Lowell Proceedings
Low el l remains uncertain as Mayor William F Courtney is sworn in amid questions over a charter clause granting appointment power for high salaried officials. The indeterminate clause and Mayor Courtney's stance spark unprecedented interest as public proceedings begin with a religious service and oath administration by Judge Samuel P Hadley.
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Lowell
William F. Courtney
Margetet
John J. Gilday
St. Michael’s Church
Samuel P. Hadley
Mayor Brickett Installed In Haverhill City Office
Greater Haverhill reports the installation of Mayor Brickett and the new city government in a morning ceremony attended by hundreds. Bradford’s representatives were present as the city expands its governance. Brickett pledged nonpartisan duty to all and spoke on reform movements.
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Haverhill
Brickett
Bradford
Ramsdell Inaugural Promotes City Economy
Lynn mayor Walter L. Ramsdell in his inaugural address urged careful expenditures for the year. He reshuffled the police force, dismissing three patrolmen and demoting Sergeant Burrill. George M. Pike became a sergeant and Thomas F. Cryon a patrolman.
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Lynn
Walter L. Ramsdell
Burrill
George M. Pike
Thomas F. Cryon
Farnham Calls Malden Liquor Dealers to Quit
Malden is urged by Mayor John B. Farnham in his inaugural to have all liquor dealers leave the city or abandon the business. He vows strict enforcement of the liquor law and seeks amendments to restrict shipment to Malden, along with calls for smaller appropriations and a ban on city officials engaging in politics.
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Malden
John BE. Farnham
Marlboro Inauguration Sees Mayor Bartlett Outlining Progress
In Marlboro the seventh annual inauguration of Mayor Charles L. Bartlett and the City Council-elect occurred at City Hall. Bartlett praised progress across departments except parks and the school case building, and urged funding for charities, parks, a new fire station, a chemical engine, grammar schools, highway repairs, police staffing, cemetery oversight, and mood protection of the city reservoir from sewage.
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Marlboro
Charles L. Bartlett
J. F. J Otterson
Bartlett
Mayor Cate Repeats Oath. Calls for sweeping reforms
Cate, mayor in 189, was sworn in again today promising reform across all departments and strict economy. He urged broad administrative changes and financial restraint in his inaugural address.
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Cate
Gloucester Inaugurates Mayor Cook and Council
The January 4 ceremony marked the start of Mayor Benjamin F. Cook and the City Council. Mayor Cook urged close monitoring of city finances and emphasized diligent committee work where the real tasks are carried out.
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Gloucester
Benjamin F. Cook
Cook
Fitchburg Installs ReformMinded 1897 City Government
Mayor Henry F. Rockwell and the 1897 city officials were installed this morning in Fitchburg amid a sizable audience. The inaugural exercises stressed reform in expenditures as the keynote of Rockwell's administration.
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Fitchburg
Henry F. Rockwell
Brockton Inaugurates 1897 City Officials
Brockton opens the year with formal inauguration of the new city officers. Mayor Williamson urges retrenchment in expenditures and strict enforcement of liquor laws.
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Brockton
Williamson
Mayor Bond Urges City Improvements in Inaugural
Waltham January 4 Mayor Charles P Bond in his inaugural address called for upgrades to the school system expansion of the police force and stronger protection for the city's reservoirs.
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Waltham
Charles P. Bond
Newburyport Mayor Advocates Highway Control to City Council
In his inaugural address Mayor A. R. Curtis calls for transferring highway matters to the City Council and seeks departmental economy. The speech outlines municipal reform aims as Newburyport enters the new year.
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Newburyport
A. R. Curtis
Youngest New England Mayor Sworn In At Woburn
Woburn on January 4 saw John P. Feeney sworn in as mayor. He pledged careful governance and economy in municipal expenditures as the keynote of his address.
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Woburn
New England
John P. Feeney
Johnson
Talk of Money Havana Jan 4 reports on American visit allegations
La Lucha questions Mr Money's rumored Cuba visit and calls such a move a grave breach of law for a parliament representative. Money returns to Havana with no comment. Reports from Cienfuegos claim 150 patriots forced to retreat and 100 patriot deaths while Spanish losses include a captain and a private killed and thirteen wounded.
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Havana
la Lucha
Money
Informapatee
Luque
Cienfuegos
Maximo Gomez
Santa Teresa
Arroyo Blanco
Alsina
Branjitos
Pinar del Rio
Gonzalez Munoz
Weyler
Woman Dies From Fright In Wyoming Hospital Fire
A Wyoming State General Hospital fire in Rock Springs overwhelmed a patient who died from fright as she was moved to temporary quarters. The blaze caused extensive losses to the facility and displaced many patients and staff.
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Omaha
Neb
Wyoming State General Hospital
Rock Springs
Wyo
Old Year Party At 62 Sullivan Street Charlestown
At 62 Sullivan street Mr and Mrs J F Kimball hosted an Old Year Party for their daughter Attie P Kimball. Charlestown youths enjoyed music with Master Charles Wilson the boy soprano, and refreshments were served as plans for a New Year gathering were made with many friends attending.
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J. F Kimball
Charlestown
Sullivan Street
Attie P. Kimball
Charles Wilson
May Davis
Alta Meserve
Josie Clifford
Ethel Crafts
Gertrude Mason
Annie Clifford
Ea Blatsdell
Edith Frazier
Jennie Kimball
Bessie Langdell
Mabel Lee
Besta Morrin
Emma Bailey
Lillian C. Kimball
Ina Kimball
Masters Herbert Eldridge
William E. Bennett
Nelson Brackett
C. L. Moulton
J. R. Pearson
Arthur Nacey
Horace Harding
Charles Blaisdell
Lyman Goss
John Kellogg
Myrtle Whitcoms
Mabel Winkley
Harvard Plunder Returned After Robbery
A $1000 Harvard burglary tale returns light as several packages arrive at the mechanical engineering department. The parcels are found to contain the missing instruments, suggesting the thieves chose to return the items rather than face capture.
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Harvard
Department of Mechanical
Feu
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