Threat letter to policeman linked to Urbansky case
Patrolman John Fox, key witness against Frank Urbansky, received a Black Hand letter warning him not to testify. Fox turned the letter over to federal authorities at the post office after it was mailed from Dorchester. The note, signed with a crude red heart, threatens consequences if he testifies. Urbansky’s conviction followed Fox’s testimony, but the case was later placed.
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John Fox
Frank Urbansky
Army
Navy
Pemberton Square
Dorchester
Fox
Urbansky
Sign Away Seven Thousand Dollar Estate for Five Dollars
Nellie Dello Iacco testifies in equity court that her brother in law Gaetano Dello Iacco received seven thousand dollars’ value for signing away her dower rights in the estate of her dead husband Francesco Dello Iacco. Gaetano claims the deed was given on his brother’s dying bed with instruction to pay Nellie five dollars. Francis P. Garland, probate court conservator, seeks to recover assets of the deceased.
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Nellie Dello Iacco
Gaetano Dello Iacco
Francesco Dello Iacco
Francis P. Garland
Dello Iacco
No More Stomach Distress for Readers of the Post
Readers are urged to take Papes Diapepsin to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. The ad promises rapid relief from symptoms like heartburn, belching, sour stomach, and headaches, with a 50 cent case from the druggist.
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the Post
Twelve year old Irene Gibbs saves siblings from Charlestown fire
Irene Gibbs aged 12 carried her baby brother David and sister Ellen from their three story tenement on Beach Street Charlestown as a fire started in a dish closet. The family home owned by Cornelius Crowley suffered about $500 in damage while occupants furniture totaled $1000. Police aided mother Mrs Edward Gibbs and residents James Higgins and others in evacuating.
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Beach Street Place
Charlestown
David
Ellen
Gibbs
Edward Gibbs
Irene
John O'Dowd
James Higgins
Landrigan
D. A. Shea
M. J. Lynch
Cornelius Crowley
Stella James Divorces Jesse E. James Son in Court
Stella F. James secured a decree of divorce from Jesse E. James son of the outlaw Jesse James in a Kansas City Circuit Court. James did not contest the suit and custody of four children was awarded to Mrs. James with $100 monthly alimony. The couple had separated three times during their 11 year marriage.
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Jesse E. James
Jesse James
James
Divine Sarah as La Tosca at the Boston Theatre
Mme Sarah Bernhardt stars in Sardou La Tosca before a large Boston audience. Her refined timing in light moments and restrained, powerful restraint in the torture scenes drew praise. M. Maxadian as Scorpia and supporting cast including Denenbourg Decoeur Boulanger Seyler complete the strong company. Tonight the bill is Sapho.
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Sardou
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Castle San Angelo
M. Maxadian
Mario
M. Denenbourg
M. Decoeur
Angelotti
Mme. Boulanger
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Mme. Seyler
Gennarino
Sapho
Fire Victim Edward Fairweather Dies in Revere
Edward Fairweather of 7 Spring Avenue Revere died at Relief Hospital from burns suffered in a mattress factory fire at Atlantic and Eastern avenues. The blast from a press caused extensive injuries. damage was about 2000 dollars.
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Edward Fairweather
Spring Avenue
Revere
Relief Hospital
G. W., Sammett & Co
Atlantic and
Eastern Avenues
Fairweather
Standard Oil fights dissolution before Supreme Court
Standard Oil attorneys argued before the U S Supreme Court that dissolving the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey would violate the Sherman anti trust law. John G Milburn of New York spoke for three hours. Frank B Kellogg of Minnesota scheduled to present the government’s side the next day.
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Washington
Standard Oil
Supreme Court of the United States
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
John G. Milburn
New York
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Milburn Defends Standard Oil History and Rockefeller Role
The testimony argues that 1860s to 1870s oil conditions caused overproduction, presenting John D. Rockefeller as a skilled businessman who allied with Andrews. It asserts acquisitions before 1879 were not for monopolizing interstate trade and denies railroad advantage claims as non-restraint of trade.
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John Rockefeller
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Andrews
Standard Oil
Standard
Plan to speed trials and regulate milk in early session
The General Court yesterday considered four measures led by Robert Turner of Waltham to speed criminal trials by paying supervised defendants after six months of detention. Senator Ross proposed a state milk commission to ensure certified milk for infants and the sick, unpaid members overseen by the State Board of Health. Representative McMorrow said election day should be a legal holiday to keep voters from working. Andy Doyle backed a 64 hour work week for women and children, raising the existing 56 hour limit.
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Robert Turner
Waltham
Turner
Ross
New Bedford
State Board of Health
Andy’ Doyle
Dr Charles E Inches Dies at 386 Beacon Street
Dr Charles E Inches died yesterday at his home 386 Beacon Street Boston. He belonged to an old Boston family with many members prominent in politics and business. He was born August 8 1840 in Boston, son of Charles B Inches.
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Charles E. Inches
Beacon Street
Boston
Charlies B. Inches
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