Doctor Denies Guilty Knowledge In Stolen Instruments
Dr Edgar Strayer, accused of receiving stolen surgical instruments in Boston, is in Mifflintown with his parents claiming he has not been arrested. He says he bought instruments from a friend recently without knowing they were stolen and that all items were turned over to authorities, with a possibility some remain. He is a 36 year old Pennsylvanian educated in local schools and at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Mifflintown
Penn
Edgar Strayer
Boston
Friend
Strayer
Pennsylvania University of Philadelphia
Manila Menaced by Rebels Amid Philippine Crisis
General Rios in Manila cables that rebels concentrate near Manila and prepare to defend the city. He says Visayas natives refuse American landings and may resist by force. Americans have abandoned disembarkation plans and will not bomb Iloilo to avoid setting European houses afire. Rios notes Aguinaldo’s proclamation stirs rebel enthusiasm.
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Madrid
Rios
Manila
Philippine Islands
Visayas
Iloilo
Aguinaldo
Recovery Hope Grows For Representative Dingley
Washington January 11 physicians report improved prospects for Representative Dingley as they note his remarkable vitality and steady nourishment. Despite new complications not expected, the family remains hopeful that the worst is past and he is resting comfortably tonight.
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Washington
Dingley
Body found in pasture on Wallingford road near Brighton
William P. Casey discovered an unknown man in a Wallingford road pasture off Commonwealth Avenue. Letters addressed to M. H. Quinn Needham Mass. were found with the body. He is unidentified. believed intoxicated wandered into vacant land Tuesday night and fell, two empty flasks found nearby.
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William P. Casey
Wallingford Road
Commonwealth Avenue
Brighton
M. H. Quinn
Needham
Mass
No Hospital Instruments Found in Chelsea Hospital Lot
Dr. Fairfax Irwin surgeon in charge at the Marine Hospital Chelsea denied yesterday that any instruments belonging to the hospital were in the police recovered lot. He said hospital records show nothing of the kind has been stolen from the hospital in a long time.
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Fairfax Irwin
Marine Hospital
Chelsea
Wood reports to President on Santiago province affairs
General Leonard Wood, military governor of Santiago, met with the President at the White House to discuss the Santiago situation. He presented a report on the city’s condition and offered recommendations on how revenues should be spent.
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Washinton
Leonard Wood
White House
Santiago
Wood
Burglary at Beach Avenue House in Gloucester
Burglars entered James Kennedy’s Beach avenue residence near Bass Rocks last Sunday night. They stole $14 and clothes. two women and a dog were present. The women awoke with headaches and nausea after exposure to chloroform, while the dog acted subdued the following day.
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Gloucester
James Kennedy
Beach Avenue
Bass Rocks
Librarian of Congress John Russell Young Improves
The condition of Hon. John Russell Young, librarian of Congress, who has been seriously ill here for two weeks, has shown a gratifying improvement over the last two days. His principal ailment is an acute attack of rheumatic gout, with exhaustion from overwork.
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Washington
John Russell Young
Congress
General Flagler Rebounds From Severe Grippe Attack
Washington reports General Flagler chief of ordnance is slowly recovering from a severe grippe illness after a bout with the flu.
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General Flagler
Grip
Washington
General Flag
Senate debates Philippine question as Foraker opposes West
Washington January 11 A Senate debate on expansion heated up as Senator Foraker Ohio challenged the West resolution denying US power to acquire foreign land. He argued imperial power is inherent, insisting the Philippines can be acquired and governed, and that US fathers did not confer inferiority to nations. The exchange sparked a clash over temporary versus permanent occupancy.
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Washington
Senate
Platt
Conn
Philippines
Foraker
Ohio
United States
Mr. West
Mr. Hoar
Over 16 000 at Blue Coats Ball in Mechanics Hall
A cosmopolitan police ball drew more than 16 000 attendees at Mechanics Hall in Boston. The crowd included Beacon Street residents, West End visitors, and many dignitaries, with Carter’s Band performing and the grand march led by police officials. The event showcased a diverse mix of attendees, fashion, and public interest in the city’s annual celebration.
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Blue Coats
Boston
Mechanics’ Hall
Thomas Ryan
Police Board
Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Police
Carter
United States Navy
Georgia
Dinner Invitation Stirs Up a Rumpus
The note discusses advisers debating dining with the Hon. A. B. for a nomination for United States Feneno and Sullivan, with Sullivan and others pressing for a candidate while Bruce is named as an avowed candidate Senator. Keliher Donovan push for a Senator, then dine, and Messane Cullinane seek a dine with a candidate.
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A. B
United States
Feneno and
Sullivan
Messrs. Tague
Lomas
Bruce
Messrs
Keliher
Donovan
Democratic Legislators Debate Dinner Poll for Senate Nominee
A Boston Democratic caucus in the State House sides with Bruce and against Collins, debating whether to dine with Hon. Alexander B. Bruce at the American House. Members split over postponing nomination, with Bruce favored by most and a few opposing figures citing harmony and policy unity. The session adjourns to reconvene after a planned dinner discussion.
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Alexander B. Bruce
American House
State House
United States
P. A. Collins
Kelcher
Lomasney
Boston
Tom Riley
Quincy
Curtis
Bruce
Senate
House
James H. Mellen
Worcester
Democratic State Committee
Mellen
Daniel V. Medsaac
Ward 15
Lawrence
Democratic Party
State Committee
W. J. Donovan
East Boston
McIsaac
Donovan
Russell
Baltimore
Gorman
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