Tramps Battle Signalman and Officer in Yard Escape
William J Bradley special police officer and John E F Dolley switchman in Somerville yard of Fitchburg railroad confronted two tramps in a freight car. One produced a revolver. Dolley and the officer struggled but the pair escaped after Dolley briefly held one suspect and Bradley pursued the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bradley
John EF. Delley
Somerville
Fitchburg
Bradley
Dolley
Hart to convene Hart City Council clash over meeting
Mayor Hart plans a Thursday 7 p.m. council session amid a dispute on who will preside. He denied reporting Mr Bailey’s decision and provided no reasons for summoning the body. Kinney and Wiley claim presiding rights as the council fights for a permanent president.
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Hart
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Kinney
Wiley
Melrose Aldermen Meet First Regular Session
Melrose officials held their first regular meeting in City Hall with President George K. Jones presiding. Mayor Levi S. Gould sent appointments including city solicitor Frank L. Washburn and fire chiefs Lynde and McLavin to be considered next meeting. Plans for a municipal electric plant and city physician office were discussed. Salary recommendations for city clerk, auditor, collector, and treasurer were referred to finance. Next meeting set for Monday January 15 at 7 45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Melrose Board of Aldermeen
Melrose City Hall
George K. Jones
Levi S. Grould
Frank L. Washburn
A. Wilbur Lynde
Fire Department
Rank M1. McLavehlin
Pee
Clarence J’. Holden
M. J
William A. Jole
Maward Leonard, Jr
Board of Health
Ao Siciary
Sted
Resignation Accepted at Library Hall Association Meeting
In Cambridge last evening less than fifty members attended. Secretary George G. Wright who led the group for eleven years resigned and his letter was read. Ex mayor Allen presented resolutions of regret which were adopted unanimously.
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Library Hfiall Association
Cambridge
George G. Wright
Wright
Allen
Wrght
Vera Douglass Life Secret Solved
Paris reports confirm Vera Douglass died at Christmas amid a sensational life. Her American beauty name stirred Paris and the continent, her adventurer husband Malakoff jailed in Algiers, and her parents had believed she was a high society countess.
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Paris
Vera
Marit Doughiss
Continent
Malakoff
Algiers
London
Phil Daly Seeks Divorce From Jenny Joyce
Phil Daly files for divorce from Jenny Joyce, longtime Old-Time Roster and Bial favorite. The case centers on the dissolution of their marriage and any resulting arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Joyce
Bial
New York
Jian
Phil Daly, Jr
London Fears for White as Boer Forces Grow Weaker
London dispatch reports General White holding a tenuous position at Ladysmith with dwindling ammunition and mounting casualties. Despite some Boer losses, relief remains distant as General Buller faces persistent difficulties and the garrison's situation worsens.
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White
Buller
Vera Douglass and the Grand Duke Mystery in London
Vera Douglass, a renowned Melbourne figure, faced a scandalous postscript as her English connections frayed. Rich Australian R. H. Wenning funded dignified burial efforts while questions swirled about her and her late parents.
Trial session opens with Daly James and Frederick J
A fragment notes a trial proceeding opening today with Daly James listed as a co respondent and Frederick J mentioned as a correspondent. Names and roles are incomplete due to OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly James
Frederick J’. Wood
Final Scene in Dalston Murder Case Ends in Parisian Woman’s Execution
Louise Masset, a French convent-born Parisienne, faces execution as the Dalston murder case concludes. The case centers on the two year old Manfred, taken to visit Masset’s sister near London, whose strangled body was found at Dalston station. The verdict closes a widely watched English crime drama.
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London
Dalston
England
Louise Masset
Manfred
Stoke Newington
Landon Bridge Station
Dalston Station
Board Rejects Fort Point Channel Bridge Plan
The Associated Board of Trade met last night and adopted the majority report urging the bridge be deemed inexpedient for South Boston residents and business men. The minority report was defeated and a resolution forwarding the successful report to the Secretary of War passed. Alpheus Hardy praised the committee's work while lamenting limited legislative gains and honored ex Mayor Quincy for municipal socialism.
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Fort Point Channel
South Boston
Associated Board of Trade
Alpheus Hardy
Merchants’ Municipal Committee
Board of Trade
Khiaurdy
Quincy
Hirady
Shot For Office At City Hall In San Francisco
At noon in City Hall San Francisco Sax Collector elect Scott tried to take office amid a court contest. A man was shot and several people were bruised in the fight. The post remains with tax collector Sheehnis holding the fort.
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San Francisco
Sax
Scott
Sheehnis
Ladysmith Siege and British War Efforts Update
Describes General White's ammunition strain during the Ladysmith siege, with 900 men and 68 days of combat, and Buller’s largely inactive 30,000, amid shortages of shells and rations. Notes reinforcements, armament orders, French and Boer supply evasion, and casualty figures withheld.
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Buller
Ladysmith
Spenzer Wilkinson
Chicveley
Frere
Imstcourt
Chiceveley
Colenso
White
England
South Africa
Vickers’ Sons’ & Maxim Limited
Cairo
Daily Mall
Ras Jibeuti
East Africa
Aden
Senterenheeros
Madagascar
Dehesa
the Times
Modder Fiver
Belmont
Queensland
Free State
Lord Dunraven
Times
War Department
Messrs.Wernher
Bell & Co
War Office
Dublin Corporation Praises Lord Mayor Tallon Honor
The Dublin Corporation unanimously resolves to record high appreciation of the honor conferred on Lord Mayor Tallon by the President of the United States during his visit to Washington and the warm reception he received there.
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Dublin
Jan. S
Tallon
United States
Washington
Rumor of Buller Crossing Tugela Sparks Cautious Report
Corroborative reports circulate about General Buller possibly crossing the Tugela River. The story urges restraint and caution until official confirmation is received from battlefield dispatches and authorities.
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Buller
Tugela River
How Buller Lost at Tugela River
A Daily Telegraph report outlines General Buller’s Tugela River defeat due to botched orders and missteps by Hart Barton and Dundonald. Irish brigade crossings failed amid ten foot water and barbed wire as guns and horses were shot down. Roberts and Congreve wounded while Schofield survived. Guns were finally hauled away as Buller retreated.
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W.ondon
Jan. S
Buller
Tugela River
Perez-Burleigh
Daily Telegraph
Clery
Hart
Barton
Dundonaild
Lord Dundonald
Long
Tugela
Fort Wylie
Cuba
Manila
Dublin
Cleary
Lord Roberts
Schofield
Congreve
Young Roberts
US Ambassador Choate Seeks Answer on Flour Seizure
London January 8 The United States ambassador Joseph H Choate did not receive a reply from Britain on the seizure of American flour by British cruisers in South African waters A note from Lord Salisbury is in preparation and a ruling may differentiate foodstuffs for field and domestic use The Associated Press believes the flour will be released
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London
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Lord Salisbury
Associated Press
Boers Buy Supplies Across Europe for Transvaal Aid
Reports from London claim Boers are purchasing rifles, food, and ammunition in Europe and arranging shipments to the Transvaal. Despite British patrols around Delagoa Bay and seized contraband goods, authorities suspect entry via Gazaland under Portuguese sovereignty, possibly near the Sabi River mouth at Shiluane, then by caravan through the Zoutspansberg passes.
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London
Europe
Transvaal
Delagoa Gay
Corengo Marquez
Gazaland
Sabi River
Shiluane
Zoutspansberg Range
Canadian Troops Leaving for South Africa From Halifax
Halifax January 8 It is decided that transports for the second Canadian military contingent to South Africa will sail from Halifax two on January 18 and one on January 25. A mobilization of additional militia for garrison duty to relieve imperial troops is under consideration.
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Halifax
South Africa
Dublin organizer McBride likely candidate for South Mayo seat
London Jan. 8 A Dublin correspondent says Major John McBride organizer of the Transvaal Irish brigade will be a candidate for the House of Commons South Mayo seat vacated by Mr Davitt and will probably not be opposed.
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London
Dublin
John McBride
Transvaal
House of Commons
South Mayo
Davitt
Fitzgerald Declares on China Seas Policy and Trade
The speech argues for supporting wartime policy in the Pacific and deferring postwar island governance decisions. It highlights China trade growth, wage rises in Fall River and others, and warns about street railways infringing on widened public thoroughfares. A Boston Char lestown bridge is cited as example of costly infrastructure.
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Boston & Mearcenter Street Railway Company
Brookline
New Bridge
Boston
Charlestown
Industrial expansion to save New England mills
The passage warns that western factories will supply boots, shoes, and cotton goods cheaper, threatening New England industry. It predicts factory relocations, job losses, starvation wages, and grass growing in city streets if mills do not expand to compete.
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New England
Democratic call for unified war policy and island governance
A speaker urges Democratic leaders to end praise of Aguinaldo and unite with the administration to settle the war swiftly. After peace, define governance for the islands to boost the party’s credit and the islands’ peace and prosperity. The loyalty policy, if pursued, would ensure a victorious outcome for the flag and party.
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Democratic Party
Aguinaldo
Trusts and currency reform dominate upcoming campaign
The speaker argues trusts drive up prices and depress employment while a few banking interests control vast sums. He urges making the currency bill a leading issue in the next campaign, criticizing current monetary policy and the city’s burden of debt payments.
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Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Boston
Granite State Club Banquet Hosts Sulzer in Manchester
The Granite State Club of New Hampshire held its fourteenth annual banquet at the New Manchester House observing Jackson's day. Congressman William Sulzer of New York was the guest, praised for a stirring address. He was touted as a probable Bryan era vice presidential candidate in the next national campaign.
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Manchester
N. H
Granite State Club
New Hampshire
New Manchester House
William Sulzer
New York
Bryan
Heavy sentences imposed by Judge in Superior Criminal Court
Judge Sheldon handed down long prison terms to multiple defendants. Charles Foley alias Folsom received nine to twelve years for robbing Lena Weber in Roxbury. Lee Garrison got eight to ten years for robbing Owen Gray of $19. Robert McCann pleaded guilty to robbing Isaac Curry with an accomplice yet to be captured and drew eight to twelve years. Charles Osgood was sent to the Massachusetts Reform School for ten years for an assault and breaking and entering. Michael Costello received four to six years. Carrie Middleton was sent to Sherborn for a year for being a common night walker.
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Sheldon
Superior Criminal Court
Charles Foley
Folsom
Lena M. Webber
Glenwood Street
Roxbury
Lee Garrison
Owen Gray
Robert McCann
Isaac H. Curry
Staite
Charles Osgood
Massachusetts Reformatory
William Quinn
Michael F. Costello
Carrie Middleton
Sherborn
Extreme sentence for assault in Kennard Place case
Edward Hawkins, a colored man, was sentenced by Judge Wentworth in the Municipal Court yesterday to one year in the House of Correction for assault on a young white girl in Kennard Place off Grove Street Sunday night. Hawkins grabbed her, she cried for help, and Patrolman Barry arrested him. the motive appeared not robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hawkins
Wentworth
House of Correction
Kennard Place
Grove Street
Camillo Brigandi
Hawkins
Barry
Station 3
Hibernian Committee Plans Pro Boer Demonstration
The Suffolk county Hibernians met in Wells Memorial Hall with Colonel Charles McCarthy presiding. They scheduled a public meeting at Faneuil Hall in a few weeks and tasked William J. Cronin and Thomas J. Collins to draft an appeal. They praised the National Directory of the A O H and will confer with John T. Keating on steps to equip a hospital ship.
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Hibernians
Suffolk County
Wells Memorial Hall
Charles McCarthy
Faneuil Hall
William J. Cronin
Thomas J. Collins
Washington
John T. Keating
Miss Howe Wins $5000 Verdict in Society Coach Suit
Miss Mary E. Howe obtained a 5000 verdict in the New York Supreme Court before Justice Truax against Mrs. Frances Augusta Skinner. Howe filed for 24750 alleging services as a society coach, companion, and entertainer. Both sides sought a new trial, arguing damages were too small or too large.
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New York
Mary E. Howe
Supreme Court
Truax
Frances Augusta Skinner
Miss Howe
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MORK
Summer Street
Tramp
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Ris Pal
Hart Galls Council
Presidency
Melrose Aldermen
Socialist Labor Party
Massachusetts Socialism
Socialist Party
Hawma Furniture CO
Tremont Street
Vera Douglass
Camille
Phil Daly
Park
Tehvonet
Sater
Ayse
Jan Comtesse Malakoff
Vladimir
Monte Carlo
Riviera
R. H. Wenning
Vera Douglas
Morgan
Henning
Dill
Vera’s
Mitchell
Ont
Vera Maria
Chicago
Hler
Stephen Douglass
Sir William Manners
Kensington Square
Islind
Eivery
York
Jan
Anna Robinson
Douglass
Miss Douglass
Father M’glynn
Newburgh
N. Y
Father McGlynn
St. Mary’s Church
Dublin Corporation
McKinley
Choate
Ralisbury
Delagoa Bay
McBride
Fitzgerald
China Sea
Tam
Far East
Fall River
Lowell
Lawrence
China
Philippines
Tlas
Republican Party
Paine
Marblehead
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Philip J. Doherty
Samuel Roads
Hibernian
Newton
Frank T. Benner
Mary F. Sherwood
Elity
Jennie Green
St. Mary’s
Norfolk Street
Elm Street
Riverside Bindery
Danvers
Charles Newhall
Moody
Marlboro
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