Fraud in Boston street department sparks grand jury action
Acting District Attorney Dwyer opened an inquiry into payroll fraud in the Boston street department. Foreman Patrick Kelley is tied to a dead man, Patrick Duffey, whose name remained on the rolls for a decade, with Duffey’s brother-in-law James Mahoney allegedly collecting the salary. Superintendent Emerson suspended Kelley and time clerk Howard J. Ryan as investigations continue.
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Patrick F. Kelley
South Ind
Sewer Division
Boston Street Department
Kelley
Boston
Patrick Duffey
James F. Mahoney
Duffey
Emerson
Howard J. Ryan
Emmerson
City Hall
Timilty
James Timilty
Mahoney
Lee
District Attorney's Office
James J. Mahoney
Hillside Street
Roxbury
Differ
Cleveland Street
West End
Mrs. Erb Denies Involvement in Husband’s Death
In media Pennsylvania on January 4, Mrs. M Florence Erb testified under oath that she had no part in the killing of her husband Captain J Clayton Erb as a dramatic climax unfolded during the homicide hearing.
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Penn
M. Florence Erb
J. Clayton Erb
Trial dramatics in Erb murder case raise defense doubts
District Attorney questions a key witness in the Erb murder trial as the judge blocks scandalous inquiries. The defendant Mrs Erb and sister Mrs Beisel face the court while testimony hints at abuse and fear and denies prior relationships.
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al- Wars
Captain Erb
MacDade
Red Gables
Wat . S. Enl
Amena
Pyramid Cure Promises Home Treatment for Piles
An advertisement touts Pyramid Vile Cure as a painless home remedy for piles. It claims surgery is dangerous and offers a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. and a full box for 50 cents at druggists, urging readers to write for the trial and begin treatment at once.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Plot To Hold Up Alleged Plot In City Hall Rumor
City Hall showed strong interest in a Finance Commission probe alleging two city fathers tried to extort cemetery trustees in West Roxbury for 1000 dollars each. The trustees refused the offer and alerted the commission, avoiding a red handed catch.
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City Hall
Finance Commission
West Roxbury
Aldermen Hear Cemetery Petition Amid Inquiry Tangle
At the 1908 year end meeting the Board of Aldermen logged a cemetery burial petition. Only Aldermen Brand and Cotton spoke, saying they knew little and had heard nothing official about a Finance Commission probe. Finance Commission members declined to comment.
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Board of Aldermen
Brand
Cotton
F. J. Brand
Finance Commission
Wright’s Life Threatened Over Court Ruling
Washington January 4 Justice Daniel Thew Wright associate justice of the District Supreme Court receives daily anonymous threats to his life over sentencing Gompers Mitchell and Morrison to jail for alleged injunction violation. A Chicago letter calls him Judge Wrong and forewarns trouble to come.
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Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Gluck Stove and Range Company
Daniel Thew Wright
District Supreme Court
Justice Wright
Chcago
Buck Stove and Range Company
Massachusetts
Dying Priest Robbed During Farewell Ceremony
The body of Father John of Cronstadt, who died two days earlier, was carried through St. Petersburg streets to the Monastery of St. John. Crowds prayed and police protected the procession while tales circulated of missing money from his house and scattered valuables after his death.
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ST. Petersburg
Father John of
Cronstadt
Russia
Taft Withdrawal Sparks Debate Amid Ohio Senate Fight
Regret grows in Augusta over Taft withdrawal from the Ohio senate contest. Charles P Taft acted to preserve party harmony and avoid a dark horse scenario. City budget talks frame local politics with opposition to Mayor Hibbard's plan and shifts in department funding.
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Augusta
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Frank H. Hitchcock
Wade H. Ellis
City Budget Faces Scrutiny and Rifts in Council
Mayor Hibbard urged state reform to tax public service firms and fund waterfront work while seeking Suffolk County support and a new City Hall. The $18,097,624 budget fell short of last year and of requests, with council rifts over leadership and committee appointments ahead of a joint session.
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Hibbard
Finance Commission
John L. Donovan
Suffolk
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Curley
City Council
Welch Dominates First Ballots in Ward 18 Caucus
In three ballots for board chairmanship the Democratic side split with Stephen A Welch Ward 18 receiving 23 votes then 26. Donovan Ward 7 got eight votes and Ducey Ward 4 ten. Republican Smith Ward 22 shifted to Ducey on the third ballot. Democrats plan another caucus tomorrow night.
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Stephen A. Welch
Ward 18
Donovan
Ducey
Smith
Ward 22
Fire at Stratford Apartment Hotel Damages 2000 Dollars
A mysterious fire in the servants quarters of the Stratford seven story hotel at 31 Massachusetts avenue was subdued after an hour. Damage totaled 2000 dollars. Ida Ericson, the seventh floor housekeeper, rescued from smoke in the Elder and Hubbard suite.
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Stratford
Massachusetts Avenue
Ida Ericson
Elder
BE. Hubbard
Many Stockholders Oppose West End Merger
The West End Stockholders’ Protective committee, in circulars issued against the proposed merger of the West End railway property and the elevated system, claims many stockholders will oppose the measure. Objections cite insufficient security, inadequate post sale income, and lack of full disclosure to stockholders. the circular, dated December, names George S. Baldwin, Charles M. Cabot, William H. Slocum, with F. S. Mead as chairman.
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West End
Tive Committee
West End Railway
West End Street Railway Company
George S. Baldwin
Charles M. Cabot
William H. Slocum
F. S. Mead
Beekeeper Refused Bride After Courtship Stumble
In New Haven on January 4, Charles Murray of Ashford, a bee dealer, kept up a correspondence with a young woman who visited him with marriage plans. After meeting him she changed her mind and declined to wed.
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New Haven
Conn
Charles Murray
Ashford
Boston Harbor Drama as Florence Bravely Survives Gales
The British steamer Florence, 1600 tons, limped into Boston after five days at sea battered by 40 foot waves. Captain Dares faced a dire choice to turn before the wind, saving the ship from foundering as crew and belongings suffered extensive damage, boats torn away, rigging shredded, and the wheelhouse lost.
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Boston
Florence
Walter Silverwood
Dares
Providence
Silverwood
James Smith
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