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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1902

Page

11

Forty Years a Favorite Otis Street Boston Item

Readable note mentions Otis Street Boston with mention of first-class dealers. No clear event or date. summarizes as a brief classified style item referencing Boston street and dealers.

Missing Man Biggins Held for Bigamy in City

Joseph F. Biggins, 37, of Garden street court, reappeared at Joy street station and was booked on bigamy charges. Police traced his double life over nine years after a wife and four children believed him vanished weeks ago. A new lodger at 2 Thacher court aided the investigation, revealing two marriages in 1887 and five years later.

Joseph F. Biggins Garden Street Court Kelly Station 3 Joy Street The Post Biggins West End Joseph Thacher Court Artner

National Municipal League Looks to Hold May Meeting in Boston

Philadelphia report says the National Municipal League executive committee accepted invitations from Boston and Cambridge organizations to stage the next gathering in Boston in May.

Philadelphia Penn National Municipal League Boston and Cambridge

Fitch Called in Dickinson Trial

In the South Danvers National Bank case the trial focused on Dickinson and Foster links to the Penacook Manufacturing Company. Directors Dickinson and Foster were probed, with notes totaling $146,927.06 discounted at the bank. Witnesses testified on Dickinson’s finances, note ownership, and loan attempts, while discussions revealed Dickinson’s involvement in the Penacook Manufacturing Company and related borrowing plans. The court adjourned to continue testimony.

South Danvers National Bank Dickinson Foster Penacook Manufacturing Company George H. Hampton Dorchester Edward I. “Fitch Taylor Jones Paul Lowell Whitness Paul and Bartlett Pitt J. Baker Providence New York Baker Walter H. Thorpe Boston Witness Tee

Dr Wright on Asiatic Trip at Appalachian Club

Dr G Frederick Wright of Oberlin Ohio spoke to the Appalachian Club about his travels in Asia during the Boxer uprising in China. About 200 people attended the lecture at the Institute.

DR. Wright Institute of Pronaciong Subemg G. Frederick Wright O Cberlin Appalachian Club Asia China

Accident at Oakland street crossing injures Milton man

Gen naro Oretini of Mattapan street Milton was struck by a passing engine while stepping backward onto the track near the Oakland street crossing of the N Y N H & H line yesterday afternoon. Several toes were severed and he sustained a severe shake up. he was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Oakland Street N. Y Gennaro Oretini Mattapan Street Milton City Hospital

Fire Devastates Ellsworth Business Blocks

Two principal business blocks in Ellsworth Maine were burned to ashes tonight with two more buildings damaged. Total loss estimated around 25000 dollars. Fire departments fought the blaze through the night, with firefighters coordinating efforts to prevent spread to nearby structures.

Ellsworth, Me

Milner Sees Africa Crisis Ebbing at Johannesburg Banquet

At a Johannesburg banquet on January 10 Lord Milner British high commissioner in South Africa spoke on the African storm, saying the great cataclysm had passed and men breathed freely. He denounced pro-Boer tactics and urged steady pressure to end the war, warning against negotiations while the Boers held out.

Johannesburg Lord Milner South Africa Africa

Miss Gerry Sues for 30000 in Bicycle Collision Case

In Middlesex Superior Court Miss Cora Gerry seeks 30000 damages from the Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway Co for injuries after a bicycle collision with a streetcar on Auburn street and Commonwealth avenue. Jury told at 11. adjourned at 4 with no verdict. Witnesses dispute car position and speed at the crossing.

Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway Company Middlesex Superior Court Cora I. Gerry Tabor Auburn Street Miss Gerry Commonwealth Avenue

Attempted murder charged in New Canaan case

G Duff Nichols and his 17 year old son George were jailed on attempted murder charges after Nichols ejected his family from their home and shot at Clark with a pistol butt. Nichols ordered his son to shoot Clark, who was struck in the skull and may recover.

New Canaan Conn G. Duff Nichols George Nichols Clark

Mayor M Namee Guests at Cambridge Knights Banquet

The Cambridge Council No. 74 Knights of Columbus held its annual banquet at Citizens Trade Association Hall last evening with Mayor McNamee in attendance as guest. John B. Smith, the presiding Knight, greeted the mayor on arrival amid applause and introduced him as the second past grand knight. McNamee spoke briefly.

Cambridge Council Knights of Columbus Citizens’ Trade Association McNamee City of Cambridge John B. Smith Council

Big banquet to Shaw des Moines Grant Club reception

Governor Leslie M. Shaw was honored with a public reception by the Grant Club in Des Moines Iowa to celebrate his elevation to the U S Treasury. A banquet followed with seating for 360 guests including nearly all leading Republicans in the state and city.

Des Moines Leslie M. Shaw Grant Club United States Treasury

Mystery in Bond Steal Chief Watts Advertises Theft

A January 7 1902 bond theft in this city prompted Chief Inspector William B Watts to publish a notice in the Financial News seeking the return or sale of missing securities. The alert lists ten thousand dollar coupons from 1925 and five thousand dollar railroad bonds with specific serials. Police had no prior notice or details on ownership location or method of theft and Watts declined to comment.

State Street Financial News William B. Watts United States Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Southwestern Boston Pemberton Square Watts

London Press Puzzled by Von Buelow Speech

London papers debate Count Von Buelow's remarks stirring England and Germany. Berlin correspondents note mixed reactions while Dailaphone and Chronicle fail to grasp Germany on England and the United States. The Standard calls for a timely, satisfactory amende and a display of goodwill toward Britain amid European tensions.

London Count von Buelow England Berlin Dailaphiee Daily Mail Germany United States Great Britain

Winifredian Anchors Off Boston Two Days Overdue

The steamer Winifredian, sailing from Liverpool to Boston, was two days overdue and anchored below Boston Light at 2 o clock this morning. The vessel’s delay prompted arrival notices and port authorities to monitor further developments.

Winifredian Liverpool Boston Boston Light

Fair Local Forecast for Boston and Vicinity

The forecast calls for fair weather in Boston and nearby areas with continued fair conditions likely Saturday. Friday night and Saturday will be moderately cooler with westerly winds. Eastern New York may see clouds and possible rain or snow Friday into Saturday, while New England should stay partly cloudy with some snow in the western portion and warmer northwest, with lighter north winds off the coast.

Boston Vicinity Wasitington East Lower Lake Region Middle Atlantic States West New England New Eangland New England European Grand Banks New York

Overcoats and Suits Displayed in Washington Street Window

In a Washington Street window display shoppers can see coats and suits priced from 7.50 to 35 dollars. Several items show discounts with prices like 30 35 and various sale figures noted alongside.

Orch Pt Atess Mogs Os Washington St

Bates and Collins Honor Bryan at Commonwealth Club Banquet

The Commonwealth Club banquet for William Jennings Bryan drew many Democrats and Republicans to the Quincy House in Boston. Lieutenant-Governor Bates and Mayor Collins led with praise for Bryan, while figures such as George E. B. McNeill Colonel William A. Gaston and Judge A. Putnam attended. President Washburn outlined the club’s nonpartisan aims to advance municipal and national affairs as Bryan’s visit concluded with music and remarks.

Commonwealth Club William Jennings Bryan Quincy House John J. Bates Washburn Commonwealth Bryan Illinois Nebraska P. A. Collins Boston Mr. Bryan Judge Putnam Uxbridge Mayor Collins George EB. McNeill William A. Gaston Charles 8. Hamlin Stephen W. Nickerson John ‘McG. Foster A. C. Drinkwater William 8. McNary D. Lewis E. Gerry Brown Bates William A John G. Morris George P. Morris Frank Locke Quincey Dickerman Somerville John B. Moran John T. Amy Lancaster N. H Warren F. Danielis Franklin John A.ryan W. T. A. Fitzgerald James P Kells Neil McNeil Edward L. Logan John A. Coulthurst Josiah Quincy George Fred Williams Boutwell Gamaliel Bradford John IF. Fitzgerald Bradford Quincy Massachusetts America Old Bay State Commonwealth Club of Greater

First Clash With Collins Sets Tone In City Hall

Mayor Collins wins the preliminary clash with Republican department head Guy Emerson over civil service firings. Emerson sent 80 suspended Democrats’ discharge notifications to the Civil Service Commission, prompting a dispute over whether they are truly discharged or can be reinstated after new exams. A hearing will decide if the list returns or if suspensions become formal discharges.

Collins Guy Emerson Civil Service Commission James Donovan Emerson Bertrand T. Wheeler Wheeler State House Quincy Civil Service Commissioners Civil Service City Hall Post Mr. Emerson

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Rass Massachusetts Breweries Otis Street SP. Re Bigamist Municipal Leaguers A. Shuman &Co Breck’s North Market St Hanover St Fitch Ory Nichols and Son M’namee Shaw Bond Chief Watts London Press Pollowers Whshington and Brattle Streets STATE Guy Anwe Bryan LT. Gov. Bates Lt.gov. Bates Olin BRYAN S/ALLE Mayor Collins "Hobnobeep Norman
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