Pitched Battle Reported Near Earlborough
A Shawnee dispatched report says a battle between Indians and settlers near Maud post office wiped out several families. Nearly 300 Indians vow vengeance on Earlborough, with 150 armed men sent to the scene and troops to be ordered from Fort Reno amid aroused regionwide fears.
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Wichita
Kan
The
Eagle
Earlborough
Maud
Tecumseh
South McAlester
Judge Springer
Cambridge Aldermen Return Spalding as typhoid illness ends
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen reconvened with Alderman Spalding back after a typhoid illness. He was sworn in by City Clerk Brandon, as Mayor Sortwell announced he would not appoint special policemen this year. The board named reappointments for key officials and set joint and standalone committees across civil departments. Note: Spalding’s name shows a vacancy to be filled when he qualifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Spalding
Brandon
Sortwell
Pevey
William H. Gray
Lewis L. Bryant
J. E. E. Spencer
Board of Health
William T. Piper
Thomas W. Higginson
Edward C. Wheeler
Water Board
Bradford
Board of Aldermen
Saunders
Common Council
Googins
McLean
Baker
Wadden
Barrett
Almshouse
Brooks
Gilligan
Carstein
Ahern
Hill
Shea
Turner
Baker and Campbell
Cutter
Morgan and Spalding
Clark
McGoldrick
Dinan
Long
Smith
Wnd Hughes
Otter
Unders
Perkins
Scully
Wood
Donovan
Davis
Sampe
Wardwell
Turner and Campbell
McLaughlin
Hughes and
Morgan and
Cutter and Ahern
Fire Department
McLean and
Googins and
Morgan
Beee
Era
Butte Bank President Patrick Largey Killed in Shootout
Patrick A. Largey, president of the State Savings Bank in Butte, Mont, was killed today when Thomas J. Riley spoke with him at the cashier’s window then shot through the window striking Largey in the forehead. Riley fled and was captured. threats of lynching followed, and he was confined to Deer Lodge penitentiary.
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Butte
Mont
Patrick A. Largey
B Ank
Thomas J. Riley
Riley
Largey
Aistol
Rgey
Iley
Deer Lodge
Wealthy Undertaker in Yonkers Plots Marriage with Pretty Girl
New York Jan 11. Yonkers undertaker William H Veitch a 57 year old husband and father chased love of 18 year old Maria O Connor. He confronted her with a revolver and hatchet and threatened to kill when refused. He is jailed awaiting sanity inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yonkers-on-the- Hudson
William H. Veitch
Maria O’connor
Veitch
Yonkers
Maria
Marie
Miss O’connor
Donovans and O Connell Sentenced in Lowell Bribery Case
James C. Donovan Edward R. Donovan and Bernard D. O Connell must serve one year in the House of Correction and pay a 500 dollar fine each. The Supreme Court overruled the defendants exceptions and upheld the lower court sentence. Donovan was convicted of bribing Councilman A W Lang of Lowell to sway a vote on removing Edward R Donovan as city treasurer. The two Donovans and O Connell were convicted as accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Donovan
Edward R. Donovan
Bernard D. O'Connell
Lowell
House of Correction
Supreme Court
James Donovan
A. W. Lang
O’connell
Hearing on Massachusetts Benefit Life claims before Supreme Court
The Attorney General sues Massachusetts Benefit Life Association. Judge Holmes presided in a hearing on proof, classification, and payment of claims held by receivers. Assets total about $500,000 while accrued claims reach about $1,000,000 across several classes. The court reserved decision after allowing death claims of about $499,000 and gave brief deadlines to claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney- General
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Holmes
Supreme Court
Death of Paymaster Charles T. Baldwin
Charles T. Baldwin of the Boston Towboat Company died Monday night at Georgetown Massachusetts at about 48. He was a bookkeeper and paymaster. The wharf office and fleet hoisted colors at half mast in mourning. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today with interment at Georgetown. His widow survives.
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Charles T. Baldwin
Boston Towboat Company
Georgetown
Mass
Rival Gas Magnates Convene Over Boston Gas Plans
Two Boston meetings focused on the gas situation. Directors of the New England Gas and Coke Company with Henry Mumtney William L Elkins Jr Emerson McMillin and Stephen Peabody discussed shaping the plant for gas and coke. Separately Thomas W Lawson associates met at Youngs Hotel to clear up the gas issue before his year abroad. Reports of Latyson Lawson interests versus Whitney MacMillin syndicate talks were denied by Mr Whitney.
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Boston
Newingland Gas and Coke Company
Henry Mumtney
William L. Elkins, Jr
Philadelphia
Emerson McMillin
Stephen Peabody
New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Young’s Hotel
Lawson
Latyson
Whitney-MacMillin Syndicate
Mr. Whitney
Infant Spinney Dies After Incubator Stay
Harriet M. Spinney of Dorchester died Monday from pneumonia after spending the first two months of life in an incubator. The newborn was reported to have required special care since birth.
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Harriet M. Spinney
Dorchester
Not Guilty in Esterhazy Court Martial Verdict
The Esterhazy court martial found Major Esterhazy not guilty after secret deliberations. He was liberated with the president reading the judgment to him before armed guards. A crowd outside cheered as police detained Mme. Jouffroy d Abbans and her companion on blackmail charges. letters supporting the claim were seized.
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Paris
Esterhazy
Major Esterhazy
Commandant Esterhazy
Mme. Jouffroy d’Abbans
Honors for Father Lee Sailed for Eastern Tour as Regiment Chaplain
The Rev. James Lee pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception receives a six month leave of absence from Archbishop for a voyage on the Werra. He will visit Jerusalem and Rome with a stop in New York before touring eastern sites. A banquet at Youngs Hotel, attended by the Ninth Regiment staff, celebrated his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Church of the Immaculate Conception
New York
Werra
Jerusalem
Rome
Young's Hotel
Fred B. Rogan
Lawrence J. Logan
P. J. Grady
W. H. Donovan
Michael J. O’connor
Joseph J. Kelly
Frank B. Magurn
Jeremiah G. Fennessy
Henry Dobbins
John Breen
McGilnenace
Father Lee
Boston College
Bogan
Thomas W. Fiood
Ninth Regiment
Bravery Medal Awarded to Patrolman Hayes
Patrolman Peter Hayes of the street squad received a bravery medal yesterday for stopping a threat near Warren Bridge amid a tense incident. The award recognizes his prompt action and composure under danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hayes
Murder Mystery in Brookfield Brings Funeral and Reward Talk
Selectmen refuse to set a reward for the murder arrest in the Francis Newton family case. Three coffins rest in the Newton homestead as searches continue for missing hired man Paul Muller amid sightings and coin evidence. Officials and neighbors describe ongoing investigations and forthcoming funeral plans in a wide scope manhunt.
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Brookfield
Francis Newton
Newton
Paul Muller
Muller
West Brookfield
Springfield
Campbell
Arthur Rice
Rice
Cowles
New Haven
Arthur L. Cooley
W. E. Tarbell
South Framingham
Worcester
William Beaman
Newtons
Murray
Emma Prouty
Rutland
Brookfield murder suspect nabbed in Providence
A man calling himself William Gammon and claiming to be a sailor was arrested in Providence on suspicion of being the Brookfield murderer. Police note his description matches Paul Muller and he remains in custody at the central station while Brookfield authorities are alerted.
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Providence
William Gammon
Brookfield
Paul Muller
Central Station
Condon Hosts Redmond Demonstration Reception in Boston
Captain Edward O Meagher Condon led the Boston executive committee for the Redmond demonstration at Parker House. He praised John Redmond and Irish fidelity, while Boston figures such as Mayor Ramsdell, Editor Transcript E H Clements, and Globe General Charles H Taylor joined a large reception list. Mayor Quincy to preside at Hollis Street Theatre with E J Slattery of the A A H to speak and music planned before the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O’meagher Condon
Ireland
Executive Committee
Redmond
Parker House
P. J. Flatley
Condon
John Redmond
Leacher
Portland
Boston
John Daly
Committee On Invitations
Ramsdell
Lynn
Perry
Somerville
E. H. Clements
Transcript
Charles H. Taylor
the Globe
E. A. Grogier
the Post
Torrey E.wardner
the Traveler
BE. H. Capen
Tufts’ College
James E. Cotter
Hyde Park
P. A. Collins
A. A. Berle
Walker
A. J. Teeling
P. J. Grady
John Quinn
H. H. Lloyd
Joseph A. Conry
James Jeffrey Roche
The
Pilot
T. J. Dillon
Thomas W. Flood
John M. Grainey
J. J. Teevans
M. H. Cox
Francis D. Donoughue
Navin PRR Report On Special Case
In a pecunia case, Navin PRR presents a summary of key considerations and procedural steps. The document outlines party positions, potential outcomes, and required filings with the relevant authorities.
Miss Burrell Sues Coles for 50000 Breach of Promise
Miss Blanche Burrell of Hanson Street sues W E Coles of New York for 50000 claiming breach of promise. Her mother and she lived at 13 Hanson Street until last August and were thought to be a wealthy widow and daughter. Neighbors recall a dainty blonde and a stylish, orderly household before they moved to New York in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Burrell
W. E. Coles
New York
Hanson Street
Miss Burrell
Mr. Coles
Hanson Street House
Foster
Division 5
Post
Mayor Quincy Seeks Seven for Merchants Advisory Board
A special meeting of the Associated Board of Trade heard Mayor Quincy request the selection of seven members for a merchants' municipal committee. The executive committee will appoint the members, with debate over whether to involve constituent bodies. Several voices opposed direct board selection. the substitute failed 34 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Board of Trade
Master Builders’ Association
Quincy
Merchants’ Municipal Committee
Flanders
Laywood
Thomas N. Hart
Boston
Henry T. Shaefer
J. M. W. Hall
W. R. Chester
Hersey B. Goodwin
William B. Rice
J. M. Sayward
Alden Speare
Sketches of Mrs Mellen Ayer and Dr Evans Stir Controversy
Medaline London reports Mrs Emily Crawford portrays disputes among Mrs Josephine Mellen Ayer’s circle after her Paris death on Jan 3 with desertion and late notice of death. She also critiques Dr Thomas W Evans the American dentist of Paris noting wealth disposal, vanity and a proposed Evans Museum with autographs but few valuable documents.
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London
Emily Crawford
Josephine Mellen Ayer
Paris
Napoleon
Slidell
Mason
Evans Museum
Musee Des Louverains
Louvre
Lost an Ear and Frozen Toes For Joaquin Miller
Victoria BC reports poet Joaquin Miller, aged over 60, escaped death by freezing during a trek from Circle City to Dawson. With Harold Canovan and a guide nicknamed Montana, they faced a blizzard and extreme cold. Miller arrived in Dawson severely injured with an ear frozen away and two toes lost, plan uncertain for summer river travel.
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Victoria
B. C
Joaquin Miller
Dawson
Miller
Circle City
Harold Canovan
Ottawa
Montana
Hansen
Man to plead guilty in murder case at February term
Lancaster New Hampshire January 11 Monahan the killer of Goodner and Thoits and wounding Constable Gates last October says he will plead guilty to the murder indictment expected at the February term of court He would rather hang than go to State Prison His mother and sisters refuse to intercede and have sold property and money from the case
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Lancaster
N. H
Monahan
Goodner
Thoits
Gates
Highet
Second annual Grocery and Provision Clerks dance in Boston
Odd Fellows Hall hosted the Boston No. 160 dance for the Grocery and Provision Clerks Association. About 350 couples attended as the orchestra played. A cake walk by a small colored couple drew applause. Francis Giblin and Annie Darby led the 11 30 p m march.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
All of the
West End Hebrew Educational Club Ball at Copley Hall
The West End Hebrew Educational Club hosted its second annual ball in Copley Hall drawing about 300 couples. Grand march featured 150 couples led by chief marshal Louis Novick with floor director Louis A. Abramson and assistants Carro, Myers, and Gold.
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Copley Hall
West End
Hebrew Educational Club
Louis Novick
Louis A. Abramson
Charles Carro
Max Myers
Albert Gold
Oids
Messrs
Louisa William Slutzki
Jacob Anchelo Benjamin Kerstein
Julius Liskind
Orristein
A. B. Lelenfreund
Nathan Smith
Sullivan Sentenced for Theft on Horseback Night
Con J. Sullivan faced Judge Ely after being charged with stealing a blanket from a horse on a recent cold night. He received a 10 month sentence in the Massachusetts Correctional facility in South Boston.
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Con. J. Sullivan
Ely
Boston
Ohio Stalwarts Sing Paans in Honor of Marcus
In Columbus Ohio on January 11 amid strife between Hanna supporters and opponents the vote tallies show Hanna with 73 of 109. Republicans cheer as Hanna declares pledges and party integrity while Democrats consider a straight ticket and McLean as a potential rival for tomorrow’s ballot.
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Ohio
Sing
Paans
Marcus
Columbus
Hanna
Haglitt
General Wiley
Bushnell
Kurtz
Senate
House
Representative Gayman
Neil House
Republican Party
Great Southern Hotel
McKisson
John R. McLean
Mason recounts bribe offer linked to fifty year bill
Harry C Mason of Cleveland, House Speaker, claims a lobbyist offered him $1000 two years ago to vote for the fifty year franchise bill. He also says Marcus A Hanna was involved, bribing in the interest of the bill and that Hanna would not be elected by the current Legislature. Allen O Myers signs a Democratic fusionist manifesto denying Hanna’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harry C. Mason
Cleveland
Marcus A. Hanna
Allen O. Myers
Thurman Club Elects Officers For Grand Ball
The Thurman Club of East Boston, founded in 1835 and now active with 150 members, elected officers including President Thomas J. Giblin and vice presidents Fred Robinson and James O Connors. A grand ball is planned for January 18 installation of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Club
East Boston
Thomas J. Giblin
Ward 2
Fred Robinson
James O'Conno
Thomas Arthur
H. Flynn
Cornelius Keaing
Jo Iane
IP. B. Donovan
J. H. Flynn
J. O’connat Brown
J.S. Doherty
Daniel Diamo
Joseph Grady
Jam O'Connor
T. J. Kiblin
Mat Brown
P. C. van
Labor notes and union officer elections reported
The Laundry Workers elected rowing officers last evening with Miss Mu phy as president and Miss Minnie F. Sullivan as vice president. Other officers include Miss Minnie M. Devil recording secretary and Miss Gertrude Nugent financial secretary. The Firemen's Protective Union heard from Vice President Thomas Tracy of the Cigarmakers. Resolutions note the death of Frank K. Bowker and George J. Bennett received a commission as organizer for the AFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muphy
Minnie F. Sulliva
Minnie M. Devil
Gertrude Nugent
del Markham
Martha Johson
Sadie Doyle
Mary Toomey
Geo Reed
Firemen’s Protective Union Wa
Thomas Tracy
Cigarmakers
Iater
Frank K. Bowker
Ntional Union of Steam Engineers
George J. Bennett
Firemen's Protetive Union
America Federation of Labor
Pers
Brisson Re-Elected as Chamber President in Paris
In Paris on January 1 the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate began their sessions. M. Brisson was re-elected president of the Chamber. The Senate adjourned to Thursday to elect officers as well.
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Paris
Chamber of Depties
Senate
M. Brisson
House
M. Eeoetrer
Reyfus
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WM Haveitch
William M. Veitch
Maria O'Connor
James McCreedy
Mrs. West
Cupid
BE. E. Dodge
Montpelier
Bowdoin Square
Dreyfus
Europe
Daniel F. Messenger
Rogers Avenue
Messenger
Lagrange Street
City Hospital
Navin
W. F. Coles
Miss Burnell
Nicipal
Hart
Medaline
Dental Napoleon
Will
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