Massachusetts Congressmen Duped by One Man in Washington
In Washington on January 15, four Massachusetts lawmakers John R. Thayer Sam McCall Butler Ames and others were duped by a con artist named Joseph Smith posing as a Douglas Lowell Medford Gloucester and Nahant resident He asked each for small loans totaling five dollars before being turned over to police by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and fined twenty dollars with two months in the workhouse. Smith admitted he talked too much yesterday.
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Columbus
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Townwide search for missing schoolteacher Nellie Dwyer
Over 100 Fitchburg residents scoured the intervale between Fitchburg and Leominster for Nellie Dwyer, a Goodrich Street teacher missing since January 7. Police dragged Hallow Pond and inspected rivers, bridges, and nearby cemeteries, but found no sign of her as family links to neu rvous illness are disclosed.
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Lawson attacks Loomis over Munroe MontreaI stock wash
In a four column interview T W Lawson blames Standard Oil officials and City Bank leaders for the Montreal and Boston stock manipulation connected to the Amalgamated scheme. He cites Loomis and figures William Rockefeller Henry H Rogers and James Stillman as controlling players and details the Boston origin of the scandal.
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William Rockefeller
Henry H. Rogers
James Stillman
Stillman
Montreal
Butte & Boston
Stevedore Killed Crossing Plank on Manningtry Dock
Thomas Scanlon aged 67, a stevedore from East Boston, was killed when he fell about 20 feet into the hold of the steamer Manningtry while unloading iron pyrites at the Cunard docks. He died half an hour later as his wife arrived, with the ship already pulling away for Savannah.
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Liberty versus license in life and liberty discourse
Rev. Thomas Van Ness at Second Church denounces extreme interpretations of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He warns the right to life and liberty can justify greed, corruption, and lawlessness, contrasting them with the Revolutionary ideals and duty to the State.
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Thomas van Ness
Far West
Douglas to Act on Judge Emmons in Boston Police Board
Governor Douglas faces two options regarding Judge Emmons chairing the Boston Police Board. Republican leaders push to depose him and restore city control, with a bill in preparation. They cite crime and demoralization while promising action if the reform fails, including possible new appointments and an inquiry.
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Boston
Douglas Fights for Tariff Revision on Beacon Hill
Governor Douglas urges the Massachusetts Legislature to appoint a commission to study the effects of tariff laws on state industry. The federal relations committee will hear testimony tomorrow at 10:30 in Room 428 with business leaders and tariff revision advocates present. It marks a clash between a Democratic governor and a Republican Legislature ahead of Roosevelt's tariff reform push.
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Church Freed of Its Debts at Somerville Parish
The Rev. C. T. McGrath announced at the 40:30 mass that St. Joseph's Church in Somerville is debt free. The property includes the church two schools teacher and priest residences on a two and a half acre triangulated lot at Washington street and Webster avenue. Father McGrath has led the parish since 1869 and oversaw basement completion in 1872. He is a East Boston native and St Mary's Seminary graduate.
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Dixon Attacks Religious Plays in Church Sermon
Rev Dr Dixon condemned religious theatricals at Ruggles Street Church. He argued Christians should avoid religious plays because they foster hypocrites and imitation worship, offer cant and blasphemy, teach little real morality, and reveal a departure from true religious life.
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Big Move 10 Block Relief From Nogi
Reports from St Petersburg say General Mistchenko’s cavalry near Liaoyang may be more than a raid aimed at the Liaoyang railroad. With over 20 000 horsemen advancing rapidly, the move could threaten rear communications for Kuropatkin and Nogi and signal a larger operation amid growing Russian activity. No Kuropatkin dispatches have appeared in two days.
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Cossacks Raid Beyond War Zone Prompts Neutrality Debate
Niuchwang reports indicate General Mistchenkos Cossacks crossed into neutral territory southwest of Liaoyang during a raid and violated war zone limits. The note to the powers about China's neutrality is viewed by some as absurd. Some argue China’s failure to enforce neutrality frees Japan to protect itself from future expeditions reliant on such violations.
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Sailor reports Port Arthur conditions and Stoessel payoffs
A naval officer returning from Port Arthur describes conditions at the fortress. He says Japanese prisoners faced poor food and no fuel with limited outside time, while Russian wards fared slightly better. He notes fortifications on 203 Metre Hill were temporary and questions whether ships were sunk by Japanese fire or sea cocks.
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Japan Uses Labuan Island as Naval Base Claim
Reports from St Petersburg and Washington discuss Japanese use of Labuan near Borneo as a base and British censorship claims about cable repairs. The piece notes Russia’s three warnings to powers and potential protests over Japan’s neutrality violations in China, with Russia citing steps to protect its interests.
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Night Skirmishes Continue Around Mukden Strongholds
Night skirmishes persist near Mukden with no serious battles for days. The notable action involved Captains Kosinoff and Troigki leading 75 Cossacks to drive Japanese from Mitzi and Tichangay villages and seize a large amount of forage.
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Tichangay
Indus Floated After Aground At Fire Island Bar
The steamer Indus, aground on Fire Island Bar, was floated at 12 10 PM after tugs began pulling with the rising tide this morning. The effort to release the vessel was finally successful.
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Indus
Fire Island Bar
Hot Water Reservoir Explodes in East Boston Home
Explosion at the kitchen of Frederick J. Dobson on 146 Saratoga Street in East Boston shortly after 9 am sent his family into a panic. Neighbors heard the blast and a fire alarm was rung from Box 642. damage was limited to the water tank needing a plumber’s attention.
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Saratoga Street
Boston
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