Agnes Burke Sentenced for Alleged Larceny at West End Hotel
Agnes Burke received three months in the House of Correction after being accused of stealing $4 from Louis Canaboulos a Greek of Woburn at a West End hotel Tuesday night. Canaboulos claims he shared whiskey with Burke then slept and woke to find his money missing. He suspects knockout drops.
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Agnes Burke
House of Correction
West End
Louis Canaboulos
Woburn
Louis
Agnes
Master Bakers Meet Elects Boston Officers
The Master Bakers Association held its annual convention with secret proceedings. Officers elected for the new term include President Louis E. Merry Boston Vice-president James G Ferguson Boston Secretary J McGraith Boston Treasurer S H Mitchel Cambridge Executive committee members Merry Ferguson Mitchel Frank Shephard J W Swint John Mitchel G A Sanderson Auditors EB Bull R G Loud J F Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Bakers’ Association
Louis E. Merry
Boston
James G. Ferguson
J. McGraith
S. H. Mitchel
Cambridge
Frank Shephard
J. W. Swint
John Mitchel
G. A. Sanderson
EB. Bull
R. G. Loud
J. F. Foster
Union Officers Elected As District Council Meets
District Council No 2 of the United Gar ment Workers elected officers last evening with Chris Levi as President and Mark Delugg as Vice President. Ralph Radlo was named recording secretary and J Goldberg treasurer with D Gillman as sergeant at arms. Reports from committees were approved. The International Association of Machinists heard from a Somerville Flint Glass strikers delegation and the body voted financial aid to the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Garment Workers
Chris Levi
Mark Delugg
Ralph Radlo
J. Goldberg
D. Gillman
International Association of Machinists
Flint Glass Workers
Somerville
Brookline Police Civil Service Exam Called
A civil service examination of applicants for the police service will be held in Brookline at an early date. Citizens of the United States who have been residents of Massachusetts for the past year and of Brookline for the six months last past have a right to apply. Applicants for the police service must be between 22 and 40 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches in height in bare feet, and weigh at least 136 pounds without clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Brookline
United States
Massachusetts
Man Held on Mail Fraud Charge in Hyde Park
Edwin J. Venables of Milton Avenue Hyde Park was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Rob inson on charges of a mail fraud scheme. Promoting a $1 outfit including a picture frame the Globe Manufacturing Company advertised to gullible victims. Inspectors say he averaged 50 to 60 letters daily and profited from poor customers. He was arraigned before a United States commissioner waived examination and held for the grand jury in $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Venables
Milton Avenue
Hyde Park
United States
Marshal Robinson
Globe Manufacturing Company
Six Dead Stowaways Found Aboard Ocean Vessel
In the Hermann steamer tank at Hull from Buenos Ayres fifteen stowaways were found. Six are dead and the other nine are insensible and likely to die soon. Separately Natick residents Maria Hayes Edgar S Hayes and Caroline Morse were attached for 400000 in a tort suit by Electa A Morse and Lizzie Morse. Caroline Morse died after the attachment and her will names Edgar S Hayes as sole heir. Estate valued around 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hermann
Hull
Buenos Ayres
Maria Hayes
Edgar S. Hayes
Caroline Morse
Natick
Electa A. Morse
Lizzie Morse
Pope
William H. Walsh
Nack
Middlesex
Imperial Cafe Sold to Mrs Atkinson
Mrs Atkinson buys the Imperial Cafe from E P Hart who failed to keep it profitable. The cafe will keep current hours, and so will Mrs Atkinson’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Atkinson
E. P. Hart
The
Gas repairman found unconscious in Cambridge closet
J H McCarthy of the Boston Gas Company was found at 1 Holly Avenue Cambridge yesterday unconscious from escaping gas while repairing a leak. Medical aid was administered with restorative results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McCarthy
Boston Gas Company
Holly Avenue
Cambridge
Photographs Available From Post Building Art Department
Photographs may be obtained at the Art Department on the second floor front of the Post Building or by mail upon receipt of the Sunday Post heading and a two cent stamp for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Department
Post
Sunday Post
Hall Confident in Free Transfers Fight in Beacon War
Alderman Hall asserts the free transfers campaign will succeed, crediting the Post for starting the effort. Gallivan vows to press the issue in the Legislature, pledging a finish. Donovan Mahoney and East Boston leaders back the move, predicting broader citywide gains from recent victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Hall
United States
Toronto
Canadas
West End
James A. Gallivan
Boston
William F. Donovan
John J. Mahoney
Charlestown
East Boston
Boston Trolley Mail Praised by Official Visit
During a visit by Second Assistant Postmaster General Neilson, Boston is extolled for the trolley mail system. He lauds the West End line for prompt deliveries and equipment and notes Boston’s streets pose no obstacle to improved service. Negotiations over compensation for using Lynn & Boston track delay extending routes to East Boston Chelsea and Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neilson
Boston
West End
Washington
Chelsea
Charlestown
Lynn & Boston
PRESS CLUB PRIZES FOR BOSTON DINNER topic THE BOSTON SUBWAY
Through Henry Faxon the Boston Press Club dinner prize contest offers a best article up to 300 words on the Boston Subway and a humorous piece up to 500 words. First prizes include unabridged dictionaries. second prizes awarded. Entries due by January 20 at noon with sealed author name. Dinner January 29 at United States Hotel with program and editor greetings. Tickets $1.50, sale through dinner committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Faxon
Boston Press Club
United States
Boston Subway
Presa Club
Bosworth Street
Boston
Maine
California
Minnesota
Texas
William B. Smart
Post
Frank J. Bonnelle
Herald
C. Frank Rice
Charles T. Dukelow
William S. McNary
Ralph Cracknell Globe
Frank A. Nichols
Journal
James C. White
McPherson Fraser
Standard
Robert W. Sise
Transcript
Wilder D. Quint
Traveler
Judge rules for defendant in civil suit over legal fees
In Municipal Civil Court yesterday Judge Hardy heard Lawyer John H. Brown versus Liquor Dealer Patrick J. Ducey seeking payment of money alleged for professional services. The court found for the defendant after the trial concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
John H. Brown
Patrick J. Ducey
Death of E B Wight Washington journalist dies at home
E B Wight also known as Webb head of the Washington bureau for the Boston Journal died suddenly of heart disease yesterday morning at his Capital City home. He served the Journal in Washington for twenty five years and was noted as a sturdy honest and conscientious reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Wight
Washington
The
Boston Journal
Webb
Midwinter Reduction Sale Cuts 20 to 30 Percent
Have you been waiting for better prices on men's and boys' clothing Our store offers 20 to 30 percent reductions across suits overcoats ulsters reefers hats caps and furnishings You can estimate savings quickly at the window or inside at leisure The sale aims to keep trade lively this month and runs in full force now with buyers urged to act promptly.
McManus & Co Mens Clothiers at Fenno’s Old Stand
Fenno’s Old Stand hosts McManus and Co operating Men’s and Boys’ Clothiers and Outfitters at 670 Washington Street. The shop offers modern apparel for men and youths in a historic Fenway-area venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s and Boys’ Clothiers and Outfitters
Washington St
Fenno’s Old Stand
Cerner Beach St
Wild Horse Run Through Tremont Street Causes City Chaos
A pair of horses hitched to a dump cart owned by Jones & Meehan ran away near Tremont and West streets yesterday noon. The mad dash through crowds and electric cars injured an old man and damaged a street fender, while bystanders halted the animals after a collision with an iron pole. The horses were injured but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Jones & Meehan
Subway
Divorces Sought By Three Women In City Court
Alberta L Hall seeks a divorce from Thomas H Hall claiming repeated beatings during their under three year marriage. Columbus avenue incident left her with a facial cut. Ella F Hobart left husband Royal D Hobart after abuse including a knife wound to her neck and coercive control. Lucinda J McCartney separated from William H McCartney after threats, drunkenness and repeated assaults including a gun fired toward her. Judge Fessenden dismissed Frank W Freeborn’s libel for divorce from Margaret J Freeborn on extreme cruelty. Freeborn is a master at the Boston Latin School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta L. Hall
Sherman
Thomas H. Hall
Hodgkins
Columbus Avenue
Ella F. Hobart
Royal D. Hobart
Judge Morton Dismisses Page Petitions Against Board of Registration
In a Supreme Court ruling Judge Morton dismissed Dr. Washington E Page petitions seeking mandamus and certiorari to force registration and a medical certificate. Page, a dentist, claimed rights under a three year practice clause but the Board of Registration refused general physician credentialing, delaying official notification beyond the six month window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Morton
Washington E. Page
Board of Registration In Medicine
Board of Medicine
Ice floods drive families from homes in Banor Maine
Ice jams on the river flood Banor Maine causing many families to abandon homes and water to back up and overflow. The event harms factories and plants, with workers noting higher water than the great freshet forty years ago and claiming the disaster could have been prevented by river workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banor
Albeiv
Funeral in Berlin for Prince Alexander of Prussie
The funeral of Prince Alexander of Prussie, who died January 4 in Berlin, was held today in the cathedral. The Emperor and Empress attended along with ex-Empress Frederick and Prince and Princess Frederick Leopold of Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Alexander of
Prussie
Emeror
Frederick
Frederick Lopold
Prussia
Britain Lands Forces in Disputed Venezuelan Territory
New York January 9. The World reports that troops from Demarara have arrived at Cuyuni on the edge of Britain’s claims in the disputed Guayana frontier. Venezuelan President Crespo declares a revolutionary movement treason and seeks Congress to act. Rojas Paul is believed to be negotiating with England from Trinidad. A large anti-English meeting was held January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Caracas
Guayana
Demarara
Cuyuni
Guiana
Union League
Transvaal
Crespo
Congress
Guttman Blanco
Rojas Paul
England
Venezuela
Trinidad
Venezuela commission to meet Saturday in Washington
The Venezuela commission will assemble at the State Department on Saturday to choose a permanent meeting site and seek documentary and graphic evidence from the State Department to help determine the true boundary in the disputed territory. A base map from the latest surveys will be used, with older maps cross checked for accuracy. The group expects appointing a highly capable executive officer with international stature to shield the commission from external influence while focusing on the boundary issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venezuela Commission
State Department
Caracas
Parliament
Commission
Resolution Calls for Quick U S Action Over Venezuela British Guiana Dispute
In Washington the House debated a concurrent resolution proposed by Mr. Livingston urging the President to determine if Britain is advancing troops or posts into the disputed area with Venezuela. If confirmed the President would demand withdrawal and a reduced British presence. The measure was referred to the foreign affairs committee. Livingston warned war could follow if clashes occur.
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Washington
Livingston
Dem
United States
Great Britain
British Guiana
Republic of Venezuela
Boutelle
Rep
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs Committee
Venezuela
Senator Baker Presents Monroe Doctrine Resolution
Senator Baker introduced a joint resolution and addressed the Senate in support of it. It asserts the United States will view any foreign attempt to extend territorial limits in the western hemisphere without consent as an unfriendly act, through war, treaty, purchase or otherwise, deemed necessary for self-preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Rep
Kan
Senate
United States of America
Bargain Clothing Sale From Failed Stocks at 91 Summer St
Ulsters suits and overcoats offered at less than half price from Boston area failed clothier stocks. Hundreds of items from $6.75 to $10.98 fit, with 500 Ulsters and men’s suits from 7.50 to 10.98. Sale open tonight and tomorrow. note location 91 Summer St. YANKEE CLOTHING CO and sale hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Vienna
Carr
Melton
the Post
Boston
Summer St. Yankee Clothing CO
Water Front Reports From Sea and Harbor News
Second Officer Christiansen of steamer Gate City reports seeing a broken spar afloat after Jan 1 north of 33 3 to 76 55. Gate City then near Ceres with lost masts near 38 40 and 73 5, and offered aid. Castledale lost forestay and staysails in heavy weather near Havana, while Normandy and other vessels update harbor gear and fishing prices. The Normandy, 1166 tons, bought by Portland parties. haddock $8 cwt, cod $7 cwt. Jeannie P. Phillips brought 7000 pounds cod near Egg Rock. Bayonne towed to New York. Taurus searches for Oakland. Jennie Parker crew aboard Alpha after abandoning Parker near Turks Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiansen
Gate City
Savannah
Philadelphia
Ceres
Copenhagen
New York
Yarker
Castledale
Cuba
Havana
Harry Card
Boston Towboat Company
Boston
Portland
Montevideo
T Wharf
Haddock
Jeannie P. Phillips
Egg Rock
William H. Ryder
Bayonne
Chester
Amsterdam
Thomas Melville
Oporto
Trysail
Ocean
Taurus
O’brien
Oakland
Above Company
Bermuda
McNeil
Jennie Parker
Canning
N. S
Alpha
Turks Island
Parker
Ex President Harrison to wed Mrs Mary Dimmock
The Indianapolis reports confirm that ex President Harrison will marry Mrs Mary Scott Dimmock in New York. He will visit the city for ten days this week before returning to Indianapolis. General Harrison praised Mrs Dimmock as a woman of rare good sense and she declined to comment on the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indianapolis
Harrison
Mary Scott Dimmock
Dimmock
Fight on Racial Lines at North End Night School
Disturbances at Eliot evening school on North Bennet street fueled by racial tensions. Shoul Cohen reported his arm broken in a November 21 melee. Cohen identified Alfred J. Munroe, 19, as the assailant. Munroe was arrested and fined 15 dollars in court for assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Eliot Evening School
North Bennet Street
Shoul Cohen
Alfred J. Munroe
Cohen
Cully
Hanover Street
Munroe
Poor Boilers at Boston Schools Alarm Citizens
A Boston discussion on schoolhouse fire risk cites Aurin F. Hill, architect, warning that fire tube boilers in about 180 schools threaten safety. Observations note boilers under stairways and classrooms, tests at 160 pounds, and inspectors urging annual or semiannual checks, with calls for safer cast iron boilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Boston
Aurin F. Hill
Hill
Detroit
Denver
Woburn
Fall River
St. Louis
Boston Public Library
Hall
Roxbury High
Rice Normal
Horace Mann
Thomas Hawley
Prince School
George H. Grueby
Publ Buildings Department
Civil Service
Gibson Schoo
Brighton High School
Myrtle Street
May Be Jenks for Water Commissioner Position
Civil service actions remove four messengers turned clerks and signal possible nomination of Charles R. Cutter for street superintendent. Dr. Thomas L. Jenks named among candidates for water commissioner, praised for financial skill. Mayor Quincy awaits budget passage before further appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Wheeler
Richard D. Burton
D. J. Barry
William Riley
Michael Hearn
Fac
Charles R. Cutter
Street
Board of Aldermen
Thomas L. Jenks
Jenks
Quincy
Robbed His Shelterers After Offering Help
Alexander J. McDonald and his brother George with Arthur Gorman sheltered a hungry young man named George Ayers on Harrison avenue. Ayers slept in their Tyler street room and woke with all belongings gone, including clothes and about $15. Ayers is now under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander J. McDonald
George
Arthur Gorman
Harrison Avenue
George Ayers
Tyler Street
Ayers
Sallie E. Ludlam Beached After Collision Off Isles of Shoals
The three masted schooner Sallie E. Ludlam, en route from Boston to St John s, sprang a leak after colliding with an unknown craft off Isles of Shoals and was beached at Newcastle, Portsmouth New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofner
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Myers, Meyer & Hartwain
OLD South Clothing CO
Labor Notes
Civil Service Examination
Eng
Imperial Cafe
Amy Busby
Aderman
Fea
Gallivan
Press Club
P. J. Sugey
Prince Alexander
Across
Britain
Louisiana
Monroe
Committee On Foreign Relations
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