Needy Families Aided With Aid From Delorey Funds
A Post reporter found Mrs Feinstein in a sick room at 20 Hale Street where a $2 bill sent by W E Delorey brightened ailing days. The report mentions Mrs Annie Brown supported by her children and husband, Mrs Canterlupa receiving funds, and a generous donor leaving three dollars for Welsh family. A stranger also gave three dollars to a Welsh family, urging help for those in need.
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Hale Street
Post
Annie Brown
The
Collision at Cold River station kills engineer in New Hampshire
At Cold River station near Walpole three locomotives collided at midnight causing $25,000 in damage. Engineer Oliver Ellison died of injuries after the crash. Fireman Hosea Wheeler survived but was severely bruised as the standing engine was struck by two repaired engines from Keene. Freight from Fitchburg was eight hours late.
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Walpole
N. H
Cold River Station
Here
Bellows Falls
Oliver Ellison
Hosea Wheeler
Fitchburg
Cold River
Keene
Ellison
Miners Agree War Contribution of 150 Million Dollars
London report states South African mine owners agreed to a war contribution of 150 million dollars to be paid in three annual installments of 60 million each. The arrangement is covered by a loan redeemable in ten years and was wired to Secretary Chamberlain in Johannesburg. Neumann and others expect acceptance and anticipate opposition to Chinese labor inquiries.
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London
Chamberlain
Johannesburg
Sigmund “Leumann
Neumann
Morgan Tells of the L and N Deal
At the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in New York on January 15, Morgan testified his firm led 10 to 12 members, approved the Louisville & Nashville stock sale, and discussed Gates control. He described Morgan & Co as banker in the Southern rail stock matter and said Morgan & Co had no direct hold on Southern Railway. Tomorrow witnesses include August Belmont, George F. Parker, and G. W. Perkins.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kentucky Railroad Commission
Kentucky
Louisville & Nashville
Atlantic Coast Line
Illinois Central
Pratt
Morgan
Messrs. Perkins and
Steele
Europe
Gates
The
Southern
Monon
Morgan & Co
Mr. Morgan
South
Southern Railroad
Commissioner Prouty
August Belmont
George F. Paker
G. W. Perkins
Tarbox to Sue 34 Who Signed Charges
Newton now reeled from the exoneration of Chief Fred A Tarbox as he prepared a slander suit against 34 citizens who signed the petition to Mayor Weeks accusing him. Sergeant Bartlett led the charge while Patrolman Marriner testified to collecting signatures. Mayor Weeks refused to discuss the development.
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Tarbox
Newton
Fred A. Tarbox
Weeks
Bartlett
Ore
Newton Centre
Marriner
East Sixth Street Coasting Ban Amid Spike in Accidents
South Boston residents push to revoke coasting permits on East Sixth Street after a wave of injuries. The Aldermen repealed the right to coast though the mayor has not signed. Coasting continues as petitions alternate for restoration while doctors treat a dozen severe injuries at Carney Hospital, including two broken legs and a torn knee cap.
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South
Boston
East Sixth Street
Hart
Dean, Capen
Gaston
Board of Aldermen
Carney Hospital
Cuban reciprocity treaty report to Senate with amendments
Washington Jan 15 The Senate foreign relations committee agreed and reported the Cuban reciprocity treaty with two amendments. One guarantees no further sugar tariff cuts and the other increases cattle duty reduction to 40 percent from 20 percent as in the original treaty. Senators Bacon and Bailey opposed the favorable report. the rest supported it. The treaty will be taken up Monday.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Cuba
Bacon and Bailey
Fire Wagon Collision Injures Man in Roxbury
Assistant Fire Chief Le Favor's wagon struck Samuel L. Bradbury on Maywood Street near Sherman and Dale, sending him unconscious as wheels passed over his chest. Donahue cited unavoidable accident with bystanders in front. A first floor blaze at a three family home on Harris apartments originated fire. owner Lieutenant Ritter's family was away and cause undetermined.
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John J. Donahue
le Favor
Samuel L. Bradbury
Maywood Street
Roxbury
Sherman and
Dale Streets
Bradbury
Donahue
Ritter
Harris
Amesbury Strikers Stand Firm in Carriage Strike
Amesbury reports no quick settlement to the carriage strike. Strike leaders say they remain determined and confident of victory, signaling continued disruption and unresolved labor dispute.
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Amesbury
Will of Boston widow creates multiple charity bequests
The will of Mrs. Clara A. Thacher of Boston leaves 3000 for a Medical School scholarship at Boston University and 5000 to several institutions including Willard Hospital Bedford Home for Aged Couples American Unitarian Association and Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital. The will of Mr. J F Couch of Somerville leaves 100 for the poor of St Joseph's parish and 100 to the Home for Destitute Children on Harrison Avenue Boston.
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Clara
A. Thacher
Charles A. Thacher
Boston
Boston University
Willard Hospital
Bedford
American Unitarian Association
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
St. Joseph’s Parish
Somerville
J. F. Couch
Harrison Avenue
Strange Disappearance of Gloucester Man on Eve of Marriage
John Banks a Gloucester painter vanished just before his wedding to Miss Deveau. Guests gathered for a reception at the bride’s sister’s home, then left as Banks failed to appear. Deveau speaks of four years together and asks for news, fearing harm but hoping he is safe. mystery surrounds his sudden disappearance with no trace found.
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Gloucester
John Banks
William Hodgkins
Banks
Miss Deveau
Banky
Post
John
Boston
Armory of Company
Bride Elect to Wed as Banns Read at St Ann's
Last Wednesday night John Banks and Miss Myra Deveau were to marry at the parochial residence of Rev. Jeremiah J. Healy of St. Ann's Catholic Church. Banns had appeared on three Sundays, with relatives and friends in attendance.
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John Banks
Myra Deveau
Jeremiah J. Healy
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Wreck at Barnstable injures four and derails cars
Four men were injured when a freight train derailed at West Barnstable last night. Several freight cars were thrown off the track and wrecked after a break caused the accident. Authorities investigated the cause and the extent of the damage.
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Barnstable
West Barnstable
Seven Boys Narrowly Escape Trampling by Moving Sled Horse
Seven youths from East Cambridge on a double runner sled on Otis street were nearly crushed when the sled struck a horse driven by Harry Olton. Passengers included John Coughlin, Percy Duran, Michael Sheehan, Frank Reardon, John Regan, and George Libbey. The horse fell, the front section stopped, rear cars crashed into it, and several crew members were injured. Conductor George B. McClellan and brakemen H. C. Bliss, Daniel Ross, and Louis F. Barrus suffered injuries and were hospitalized in Boston.
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East Cambridge
Otis Street
Cambridge
Harry Olton
John Coughlin
Percy Duran
Michael Sheehan
Frank Reardon
John Regan
George Libbey
George B. McClellan
Dorchester
H. C. Bliss
South Barnstable
Daniel Ross
Charlestown
Louis F. Barrus
Roxbury
Massachsetts
Oston
Gibson Sentenced to 20 Years for Breakin and Entering
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Bond sentenced Fred O. Gibson to state prison for years not less than 12, with three days in solitary, for breaking and entering. Officers found goods valued at 2000.
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Superior Criminal Court
Bond
Fred O. Gibson
Gibson's Room Confession Reveals Burglary Ring Details
In the indictment Gibson pleaded to 16 of five counts and disclosed locations of stolen property. Officer Plummer found a complex set of burglar tools at his home in Nova Scotia, including jimmies, saws, pincers, and 200 keys. The defense argued the items’ value does not prove theft, noting the suspect drove his employer's carriage by day and committed offenses at night.
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Gibson
Nova Scotia
Plummer
Boys Taken as Burglars
Two youths Frank Campbell nine and James Salvettella twelve were arrested after breaking into Handschu macher's provision store at 51 Blackstone street. Patrolmen Nixon and Nickerson confronted them, found Campbell hiding behind butter tubs, and learned from Mrs. Campbell a missing child report at Hanover street station.
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Frank Campbell
Cooper Street
James Salvettella
Washington Street
North
Nixon
Handschumacher
Blackstone Street
Nickerson
Young Campbell
Hanover Street
Campbell
Intruder Held After Break-In At South Boston Home
James Woods of 99 F street, South Boston, captured an intruder during an early morning break-in. The man, Michael J. Melody of 215 Gold street, gave age 29, was held by Woods and other residents until police arrived. Melody appeared in South Boston court on a $1000 bond for Superior Court.
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James Woods
F Street
South Boston
Michael J. Melody
Gold Street
Superior Court
Mr. Woods
Rebellion petition tests Newton Centre chief Tarbox
A local petition controversy surrounding Chief Tarbox leads to sensational expectations for a renewed trial and damages claims against prominent Newton Centre residents. The mayor’s vindication sparked congratulatory messages while the force faces a subdued mood after a harsh shakeup of a key witness.
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Newton Centre
Believed associate linked to captured man
A belief arises that the man believed to be a pal of the captured individual may have known him. The assertion centers on connections between the two men and potential corroborating details from witnesses. Further confirmation is awaited from authorities.
Court hears two street robbery cases in Merrimac Street
Frank W. Hurlburt testified that three men attacked him on Merrimac Street around 11 PM Tuesday, two holding him while a third robbed him of 50 to 60 dollars. He identified Jeremiah A. Ryan, who claimed alibi, and was held in 1000 dollars for the grand jury. In the second case Peter McDonald was robbed. John W. Glennon, accused, was sentenced to four months in the House of Correction and appealed.
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Frank W. Hurlburt
Merrimac Street
Hurlburt
Jeremiah A. Ryan
Wall Street
Ryan
Adams
Peter McDonald
John W. Glennon
Glennon
House of Correction
Brakeman Injured in Lawrence Railroad Accident
Peter D. Gilchrist, a brakeman, was badly injured when crushed between two freight cars while attempting a coupling near the Barker Street crossing in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Peter D. Gilchrist
Barker Street
Worcester Hotel Rates To Rise Amid Coal and Food Costs
Worcester reports hotel rates are expected to increase within weeks due to higher coal prices and the cost of agricultural products.
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Worcester
Democrats Move Headquarters to New Washington Street
The Democratic city committee relocates from Milk street to 224 Washington street. The new quarters are described as commodious and convenient and officials of the city organization express satisfaction with the change.
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Democratic City Committee
Milk Street
Washington Street
Roxbury Council Installs Officers At Tremont Hall
At last evening’s Roxbury Council 1007 Royal Arcanum meeting in Tremont Hall, A. 8. Cohen and suite installed officers including Joseph E. Mooney as Representative to the Grand Council of Massachusetts, Frank H. Bell as regent, Daniel A. Casey as vice-regent, and a designated orator.
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Roxbury
Mooney Named Massachusetts Grand Council Representative
Photo by Bissonnette. Joseph E. Mooney, Roxbury Council 1007 Royal Arcanum, named Representative to the Grand Council of Massachusetts. Listed are officers John B. Comerford past regent Joseph E. Mooney recording secretary James E. McGuire collector R. T. Keefe treasurer and others including William Gately chaplain William J. Northway guide William Comerford warden Thomas F. Green sentry John J. Kelley trustees M. Johnson Patrick H. Costello and John H. Lynch.
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Bissonnette
Joseph E. Mooney
Grand Council of Massachusetts
Roxbury Council
Royal Arcanum
John B. Comerford
James E. McGuire
R. T. Keefe
William Gately
William J. Northway
William Comerford
Thomas F. Green
John J. Kelley
M. Johnson
Patrick H. Costello
John H. Lynch
Walter L. Cherrington Wins at Hyde Park
Walter L. Cherrington was re-elected by the Hyde Park Republican town committee on January 15, in a local political update from Hyde Park. The meeting confirmed his name and ongoing leadership.
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Walter L. Cherrington
Hyde Park
Republican Town Committee
Walter
Chickering
Republican Town Committee of
Cherrington Named Chairman for 1903 GOP Start
L. Cherrington is chosen as chairman for 1903, ending a months long contest that has agitated Republicans.
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L. Cherrington
National Board of Trade Ends 33d Annual Confederate Reciprocity Debate
The 33th annual convention of the National Board of Trade closed with the majority adopting a reciprocity report urging alignment with McKinley and Roosevelt and seeking treaties with Germany Cuba and Canada. A minority report objected to the inclusion of Germany and other countries in the closing lines. The president welcomed delegates in the forenoon as the session concluded.
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Washington
Jat
National Board of Trade
Conmittes
Nathan French
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
McKinley
Roosevelt
Germany
Cuba
Canada
John Hopewell
Henry W. Peabody
J. T. McHugh
Fighting for Castle Island in Boston City Fight
The South Boston Citizens Improvement Association vows to defend Castle Island as Secretary Shaw warns it may be seized by the federal government. A committee chaired by ex-Alderman Norris will meet Mayor Collins to secure a city committee to join Park Commissioner Stratton in Washington for congressional aid to keep Castle Island as part of the city park system.
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Shaw
Collins
Castle Island
United States
South Boston
Washington
Congress
Police Lecture Cancelled by Captain Watts at North End Union
It was announced Captain William B. Watts would deliver a lecture on City Ordinances at the North End Union on Parmenter street last evening but he did not appear. Inspector G. Pinkerton and Special Officer G. W. Patterson from police headquarters attended and gave strong addresses.
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William B. Watts
Police Department
North End Union
Parmenter Street
G. Pinkerton
G. W. Patterson
Police Headquarters
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Inspector Fletcher
McAleer
Charles Kk. Young
William H. Condrin
Horace A. Bailey
John J. Davis
John Ryan
William G. Fuller
Soule
Dearborn
Fletcher
Condrin
Bailey
Stayer Weeks
Young
Fuller
Davis
G Sr
Amesbury Strikers
E. H. Smith & CO
Boylston St
F. C. Gibson
Melody
Chief Tarbox
Rence
Democrats
Castoria Mor
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