Cross Charge Drama Unfolds In Shurtleff Atvelve Suit
In Superior Court yesterday a tangled libel suit between Dr. Fred C. Shurtleff and his wife Grace L. W. Shurtleff drew testimony from multiple witnesses. Allegations include infidelity by Grace with Percy Shurtleff and Harry Healey, and an assault claim by Percy on Grace. Grace described a strained marriage, his temper, and threats tied to the Brandon and Harrington relationships, with details of an alleged assault and a child born in 1894. The day closed after Grace testified.
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Shurtleff
Énnel
Fred C. Shurtleff
Grace L. W. Shurtleff
Percy A. Shurtleff
Harry Healey
Frank H. Shurtleff
Margaret Shurtleff
Frank
Percy Shurtleff
Mrs. Shurtleff
Miss Brandon
Brandon
Shawmut Avenue
John O’reagan
Medical School
Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester
Harrington
Heal
Y M C A State Committee Meeting in Cambridge
The Massachusetts Rhode Island Y M C A state committee met in Cambridge at Oliver Durrell’s residence. Attendance included Frederick Fosdick and J L Jenks among others. Reports noted strong finances and growing programs with new or renovated buildings in Stoneham Fitchburg Springfield and more.
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Young Men’s Christian Associations
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Oliver H. Durrell
Dana and
Harvard Streets
Cambridge
Durrell
Fitchburg
F. P. Shumway, Jr
Melrose
F. ©. Winslow
Norwood
Francis Batchelder
Everett
A. C. Day
Providence
R. I
Clifford Folger
Framingham
J. A. Hale
Haverhill
J. L. Jenks
Pawtucket
A. S. Johnson
Boston
J. L. Johnson
Springfield
Stoneham Association
Fitchburg Association
United States Cuba Modus Vivendi Agreed Pending Date
A tentative United States Cuba modus vivendi is agreed and awaits operative date. Cuba consents to the second column tariff in return for most favored nation treatment.
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Madrid
United States
Cuba
Diphtheria Treated With Anti-toxine In Three Local Cases
Somersworth New Hampshire January 10 three diphtheria cases were treated with anti toxine by Dr Grant with full development in two cases and cures achieved in all cases future cases will be treated similarly and with same method in the town.
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Somersworth
N. H
Grant
City Ticket Office Sells Travel to the West
The Boston and Albany Railroad offers travel to the West with tickets available at the City Ticket Office located at 366 Washington Street.
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The
Boston & Albany Railroad
Washington Street
City orders outline prize fight rules and mayoral entertainment
The council debated whether a ten round fight with eight ounce gloves is a prize fight or boxing exhibition and urged ordinances to curb finish prize fights under alderman licenses. Mayor Curtis to entertain visitors with $5000, to be spent accordingly. A Suffolk registry project seeks land for a separate fire proof deeds building and probate office, plus a fire safe records committee. Fifty eight orders were disposed of.
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Board of Aldermen
Curtis
O’callaghan
O’brien
Riddle
Battis
Connorton
Manks
Connor
Browne
Colby
General Court
Suffolk
Probate Court
Topsfield Liquor Committee Suit Heard in Essex Court
In Salem on January 10, the Edwards suit against Topsfield inhabitants and two related cases were heard together in Essex County Superior Civil Court. The dispute stems from a March 1892 town meeting where Edwards Peabody and Hardy were appointed to enforce liquor laws with a $200 appropriation. The committee’s report praised sobriety and opposed importing liquor, suggesting banning express companies. Plaintiffs seek $50 each for services, but Judge Bond ruled for the town. appeals loom.
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Salem
Edwards
Topsfield
Essex County Superior Civil Court
B. F. Edwards
Henry A. Peabody
Jacob J. Hardy
Bond
Dusky Jokes In East Boston Minstrel Show
About 45 of 800 East Boston Athletic Association youths staged a minstrel show at Lyceum Hall with jokes and songs lampooning local figures. The performance featured end men Bones Whitmore Currell and Wheeler, a strong audience reception, and proceeds earmarked for gym improvements.
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Sons of Hercules
East Boston Athletic Association
Billy Rice
Luke Schoolcraft
Lyceum Hall
Charles Roby
T. F. Harrigan
Joseph B. Maccabe
Sons of Veterans
A. T. Daniels
Association
al Hickey
Lexington Street
Bones
Soug Whitmore
H. O. Currell
Arthur Wheeler
C. Bonner
Peter Delehanty
Howard Wheeler
Pete
Delehanty
O'Grady
the Coon
Watermillion
Joseph H. Doherty
Muskeeters
Mr. Delehanty
Stella
Queen
Miss B. White
Willie Coe
Lize Brown
West End
Bert Treat
H. L. Fitzgerald
Murphy and McCoy
Keith
Messrs
Eardley
Nash
Evangelists Hunter and Crossley Ignite People's Church Service
The People's Church hosted Evangelists Hunter and Crossley for an opening revival last night with stirring interpretations and hymns. Attendance rose despite a stormy night as listeners were led through scripture, personal testimonies, and calls to prepare for heaven, with many stepping forward to seek conversion. The piece also recounts how the pair began their joint evangelistic work a decade ago, touring from Ontario to Vancouver and counting tens of thousands converted.
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Crossley
People’s Church
Evangelist Hunter
Evangelist Crossley
Mr. Crossley
Heaven
Christ
Mr. Hunter
Dominion City
Essex Centre
Ontario
Vancouver
England
Ireland
Scotland
John E. Hunter
Durham County
Ont
Victoria College
Jennie Jones
Essex
Manitoba
H. T. Crossley
York County
Victoria University
Public hearing on new Boston Charlestown bridge plans
Transit Commission opened a public hearing on a proposed Charles River bridge between Boston and Charlestown. Various plans were discussed including drawless and drawbridge options, alignment between Haymarket and City squares, and impacts on Causeway Street and rail depots. Residents, business leaders, and aldermen urged careful routing and funding, with a special Charlestown Citizens' Association hearing scheduled for Thursday.
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Transit Commission
Charles River
Boston
Charlestown
George G. Crocker
Fitchburg
Devonshire Street
Adams Square
State Street
United States
Haverhill Street
Fitchb
Ieiend
Warren Bridge
Fitchburg Railroad
Front Street
Bow Street
Rutherford Avenue
Main Street
City Square
Ain Street
Causeway Street
Tridge
Union Station
Alderman Presho
Haymarket Square
Charles Dorr
Wentworth
Hunnewell
Hunnewell Bros
Batley
Boston & Maine
Charlestown Square
Herbert I. Harding
John R. Murphy
Bailey
The
Charles
J. Otis Weatherbee
Gammans
Dance and Feast at Shuman Mutual Ball in Boston
The sixteenth annual ball of the A Shuman Co Mutual Benefit Association at Odd Fellows Hall drew Boston society leaders and prominent guests. Guests included A Shuman and Co employees, officers like George J Sullivan and John J McGillen, and many notable attendees from Shuman Corner, with Ger man ia Orchestra providing music and a banquet fueling dancing into the early hours.
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A. Shuman & Co. Mutual Benefit Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Shuman Corner
Washington Street
Association
A. Shuman Association
Boston
Thomas MacNellis
P. J. Kelly
P. J. McMahon
Kate Campbell
A. H. Bell
G. E. Brigham
H. Burgoyne
W. B. Hawkins
H. E. Howe
J. J. McGillen
A. A. Niblock
W. A. Nickerson
W. Quinn
G .A. Remiec
A. B. Rice
E. H. Young
W. E. Simmons
F. C. Bradman
G. R. Burton
W. Chandler
Chipman
C. T. Dukelow
Kersey
Martin
HE. Goodey
L. Hoffstadt
N Linsky
T. McNellis
G. J. Sullivan
Germania Orchestra
Tex
Codfish History Committee Appointed
Speaker Meyer names Representatives Roberts Irwin and Gallivan to study the codfish tale. The trio plans a detailed history to be presented to the House by next Friday, while Senator Galloupe backs removing the codfish as a symbol and suggests replacing it with emblems of manufacturing and agriculture. Citizens urged to share information.
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Capitol
Meyer
Ernest W. Roberts
Chelsea
Richard W. Irwin
Northampton
James A. Gallivan
South
Boston
Galloupe
Beverly
Massachusetts
Bay
Roberts
Irwin
Gallivan
Academy Gradual
Boston University Law School
Harvard
the Commonwealth
Fire damages Northampton furniture block on Pleasant and Armory
A three story brick and marble block at the corner of Pleasant and Armory streets in Northampton was struck by a fire that caused about 2500 dollars in damage to the structure and left the contents nearly a total loss. The building housed R. B. Edwards, a furniture dealer.
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Northampton
Pleasant
Armory Streets
R. B. Edwards
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