Dedication of New Town Hall in Revere Opens to Crowd
Citizens fill the new Revere Town Hall as a dedication unfolds. Mayvey Oniner of Boston presents the keys, Mayor Josiah Quincy of Boston speaks on neighborhood courtesy and future municipal needs, with remarks by William Janvrin and Lemuel Washburn. Children's program at 2 pm and a colonial dance conclude the day.
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Revere
Mayvey Oniner
Boston
William Janvrin
Board of
Selectmen
John Boddneton
Germania Orchestra
Ll. Elberfeld
Arthur B. Curtis
Revere N
W. A. Haynes
Josiah Quincy
Lemuel K. Washburn
Vanderbilt control rumored in Mitchburg railroad dispute
Rumors persist that New York Central may have secured the Mitchburg railroad property to build an independent route to Montreal and northern New England. Fitchburg interests cite Rutland road connections from Burlington to Rouse's Point, linking to Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain, shortening Boston-Ogdensburg distance and boosting east west traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Vt
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railway Company
Rouse’s Point
N. Y
Fitchburg
New York
Boston
Ogdensburg
Two-Year Sentences in Larceny Cases at Superior Court
Judge Bond sentenced Louis Baranow sky and Bernard Weinstock to two years in the House of Correction for larceny on December 18 involving a satchel and property valued at $16 from Clara A. Ewing. Frank Jones received three months for assault on Morris Goldman. Gertrude Brown drew six months for being a common night walker. L. W. Allen got six months for larceny.
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Bond
Louis Baranowsky
Bernard Weinstock
House of Correction
Clara A. Ewing
Frank Jones
Morris Goldman
Gertrude Brown
L. WH
Allen
Miss Foster Held On Fraud Charge In Municipal Court
Miss Mary Parsons Foster faced a charge of obtaining funds on false pretenses in a crowded Municipal Court session. Judge Forsyth held her for the grand jury in $4000 bail after testimony from Miss Mason and John C. Fredericks about loans and an alleged estate trust.
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Mary Parsons Foster
Tagalls
Court House
Charles Street
Mason
Walnut Street
Beacon Hill
Miss Foster
Miss Mason
Walter F. Ward
Ward
John C. Fredericks
Miss Y Foster
George Chisholm
Harry Q. Burrage
Third National Bank
George Stevens
New York State
Batchelder
Mystery of North Shore traction consolidation
Reports of a planned consolidation of electric railway interests from Boston to New Brunswick under North Shore Traction Company draw denials from MA street railway managers. Names of several firm heads appear as skeptical about the rumor, with officials calling the idea unlikely in the near term.
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North Shore
Boston
New Brunswick
North Shore Traction Company
Lynn & Boston and Allied Lines
Massachusetts Street Railway Association
P. F. Sullivan
Lowell & Suburban
Weeks
Quincy & Boston
Wells
Fiingham Street Railway Company
Parker
Newton & Boston
Price
Interstate Consolidated
Sargent
Fitchburg & Leominster
John R. Ackerman
Worcester Consolidated
Clark
Association
New York
Jan. U
the Evening Post
United States
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
San Francisco
McCourt Exonerated as Grand Jury Dismisses Case
The grand jury found Thomas McCourt blameless and dismissed the charge that he received cigars known to be illegally obtained by boys.
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Thomas McCourt
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Grip Recovery
An early 1900s style advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for the grip. It claims blood purification boosts vigor, digestion, and strength after a grip attack, urging readers to use the medicine to expel taints and renew health.
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Hood
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Pile Relief
An advertisement touts Pyramid Cure as a safe fast remedy for piles, claiming relief with no danger and avoiding surgery. It emphasizes lasting comfort, rapid use, and compares cost favorably to surgery, noting Druggists supply from Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Carey Pushes Marlboro Strike Probe Denied by Legislature
Representative James F. Carey of Haverhill urged an investigation into the Marlboro strike, arguing the labor crisis harms the state and needs public exposure. The Legislature voted to table the motion, with a roll call showing 134 ayes to 78 nays, amid broader actions including a 2:50 p.m. Tuesday Senate seat vote and a proposal for extended work hours for women and minors in certain Mercantile establishments.
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James F. Carey
Haverhill
Labor Committee
Tolman
Pittsfield
Carey
Marlboro
Board of Arbitration
McCarthy
Boston
Committee On Labor
Donahue
Fall River
Crouch
Northampton
Ross
New Bedford
Odlin
Andover
Mr. Hayes
Lowell
Yeas
United States
Brockton
Melrose
Hutchinson Faction Fails as Swallow Heads City Committee
At Wesleyan Hall Gharnestown the Republican machine secured control of the 1899 city committee with George N. Swallow winning 125 votes to 83 for ex-Senator I. P. Hutchinson. The antis expected defections but Swallow’s win was decisive and calmly accepted. Hutchinson did not attend. The vote followed a roll call and nominating speeches were cut off to prevent dissension.
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City Committee For
George N. Swallow
I. P. Hutchinson
Wesleyan Hall
Hutchinson
Swallow
Immunity for Jernegan Bolsters Electrolytic Marine Salts
A stockholders committee reports the outlook satisfactory for the Electrolytic Marine Salts Company. Of 954000 issued shares, over 90000 have been turned to the trustees to enable a full vest settlement, with authority to act promptly as details finalize.
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Electrolytic Marine Salts Company
Jernegan Offer Seeks Settlement From Stockholders
A committee will consult Colonel Hopkins, Jernegan’s counsel, to seek a settlement advantageous to all stockholders. Jernegan offers to surrender part of his ill gained gains if allowed to return home, with the key question being how much. He demands assurances that he will not be prosecuted before answering.
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Hopkins
Jernegan
Saved Baby Benefits From Postum Cereal Coffee
A reader reports her daughter Eva Pearl, once delicate, gained health after drinking Postum Cereal Food Coffee. She credits Postum for Eva’s recovery and notes her four year old is now lively. The letter cites additional family instances including a sick son Asa and a physician grandfather who prescribed Postum widely.
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Eva Pearl
Asa Pierce Hindley
Swallow Elected City Party Leader Amid Harmony Call
Ex-Councillor Swallow elected president after urging unity and harmony. The convention approved rapid voting, named ballot counters, and declared the election unanimous. Officers include Vice-President Russell, Secretary Sands, and Treasurer Holden, with ward committees and a rules panel formed.
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Woolley
J. J. McCarthy
Swallow
Mr. Swallow
Arthur P. Russell
Ward
Edward P. Sands
Ward 12
House of Representatives
Joshua B. Holden
Count Klaus Von Egloffstein Arrested in Berlin
Count Klaus Von Egloffstein, once forced from the army over debts, was seized on charges of forging bills and checks. He allegedly directed the Wer Froelichen gambling club, frequented by officers, officials, bankers, and Reichstag members, tied to a December scandal that led to several army dismissals.
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Berlin
Klaus von Egloffstein
Tageblatt
von Egloffstein
Reichstag
Newfoundland wary of U S fishing bounty Move
In St John s Newfoundland on January 11 officials warn Congress may grant a bounty to American fishing and mercantile vessels altering the balance of access in Atlantic waters. They argue free bait and market access would not offset U S fishermen gaining superiority and Canadian and Newfoundland reps plan joint action in Washington.
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ST. John's
N. F
United States
Newfoundland
Washington
Victim of Grip Voiced Relief by Nervura Cure
A Philadelphia man reports three bottles of Dr. Greene's Nervura cured his grip and bilious fever. He describes severe pains and nausea before treatment, says relief came after the first bottle, and credits the remedy for regaining health and business activity. He and his wife applaud its preventive value.
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Robert J. Fox
Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia
Dr. Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
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Munyon
Manyon
Tremont Temple
Revere’s New Town Hall
Vanderbilt Control
R. R
Mitchburg
I. R. RB
Sid Customere
Hanover
Wilson
Hanover St
M'Court
America
Eathar
Gharnestown Leader
Republican City Committee
Harmony
R. F. Balke & CO
Louisville
Kentucky
U. S
Mellwood” & “Runnymede Club
New England
BEA
Charlestown
Eva Pearl Hin Ley
Water St. Cleveland
Maccabe
Count Klaus
Bernard M. Wolf
Evans
Harvard
Mr. Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Cambridge
William, Jr
Vanderbilt
New England Structural Company
East Everett
Mystic River
Johnson & Co
Parsons
Breeton
Vermont
Oswego
C. C. P. Clark
California
Clifornia
Weight & Taylor
J. W
Connor
N. WY
Royal Dairy
No. 11 Park Square
No. 12
Park Square
M’gowan
Brackett
Brookline
Jan
Father Butler
Church of the Assumption
Joseph F. McGowan
Kate H. Brackett
M’grath
Joha
Della McGrath
Tla
Minot Street
St. Joseph's Church
Chambers Street
Richardson
North Cambridge
Eliza G. Richardson
George P. Richardson
Samuel Dillaway
Frost Street
Bissell
Merchantes' Parr
American Wringer CO
STORM
Franklin St
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