Policemen Save Lives At Two Boston Fires
Patrolman Martin J. Rush of Station 10 entered a burning 621 Parker Street home and rescued five children from Mrs. M H tsa. Patrolman Schricke of Station 12 rushed into a 2 1/2 story blaze at 49 Orchid Street and guided a mother and two children to safety, including four year old William. Damage was slight.
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Boston Police Department
Martin J. Rush
Station 10
Parker Street
M. H Tsa
Orchid Street
William J. McMullin
Schricke
Station 12
William
Joseph
Boston Voting Hours Bill Seeks Police Listing Window
Representative George H. Battis introduced a bill in the House to regulate voter listings by the Board of Police in Boston. It proposes amending the law to limit officer visits to buildings in the city between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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George H. Battis
Board of Police
Boston
Ward 9 Dems back ONeill for Boston mayor
At United States Hotel a Ward 9 Democratic dinner drew about 500 voters. Leaders named Ex-Con O’Neil as the logical mayoral candidate if Mayor Collins won’t seek renomination, with James Donovan praised as the hour’s standout speaker.
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Joseph H. O'Neill
Boston
Ward 9 Democracy
United States
James Donovan
Collins
O’neil
Kelcher
Donovan
Ward 9
Boston Merchants Hold Annual Meeting and Elections
The Boston Merchants Association held its annual meeting at 7 Summer Street. President Amory A. Lawrence was absent due to jury duty, with Vice-President A. Shuman presiding. The secretary Erwin H. Walcott summarized a year of strong activity including harbor improvement efforts, Atlantic Avenue widening, and pursuit of a new Custom House. Officers elected included President Amory A. Lawrence, Vice-President Jerome Jones, and directorate members such as Arthur O. Farley and Edwin F. Atkins, with Erwin H. Walcott serving as clerk.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Summer Street
Amory A. Lawrence
A. Shuman
Erwin H. Walcott
Con
Stanton
Lang
Atlantic Avenue
Rowe's Wharf
Eastern Avenue
Hye
Poa
Eoaanse
Sipce
Cnet
Atew Rork
Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston Merchants
Boston ‘Merchants’ Association
Senate
House Committee On
Eeton
Boston
Northern Avenue
United States
W. &. Stanton
Canada
A. Go Jerome Jones
Arthur OC. Farley
Edwin F. Atkins
Josiah E. Bacon
Th Beal
James Richard Carter
Fane
Cobb
Macy
W.W. Cumner
Eugene N. Foss
John Cee Frederick
Houghton
Andrew G
Webster
Edward B. Wilson
John G. Wright
Patting’ Tree
Edward BK. Cole
Alfred
Brunswick Fire Ravages Lincoln Block in Major Blazes
In Brunswick Maine a fierce fire devastated the Lincoln block at Main and Lincoln streets. The volunteer department battled the blaze from 11 p m until 2 15 a m with damages estimated at 100000 dollars. The London block, a two story brick building, was the town’s finest business property.
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Brunswick
Lincoln Block
London Block
Main
Lincoln Streets
Boston Excise Board Proposal Seeks Licenses Powers
George H. Brown Jr of Boston asks legislature to create a city excise board. The bill would appoint two residents from opposing parties for one year at 5000 dollars each, granting the board authority now held by the Police Commission to issue licenses for intoxicating liquor sales.
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George H. Brown, Jr
Boston
Board of Excise Commissioners
Police Commission of
Wyndham Badly Injured by Trolley Car in New York
English actor Sir Charles Wyndham was struck by a north bound trolley at Columbus Circle and dislocated his right shoulder. He was on his way to the Lyceum Theatre to perform The Case of Rebellious Susan but continued on after initial aid. He later received medical attention for bruises.
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New York
Charles Wyndham
Susan
Lyceum Theatre
Woman Dies After Poisoning At Oswego Street Home
Bessie Cohen aged 25 took paris green at her home 16 Oswego street Tuesday afternoon and died at City Hospital yesterday afternoon after being placed on the dangerous list. Relatives found her unconscious and she suffered greatly before death.
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Bessie Cohen
Paris Green
Oswego Street
City Hospital
Mercy killed 141 animals by S P C A agents
At a meeting of the American Humane Education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals it was reported that since December the agencies examined 3405 animals took 104 horses from work and mercifully killed 141 horses and other animals.
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American Humane Education Society
Massachusetts ~ Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Safeguards Sought Against Third Rail at State House
A petition from B. F. Haines asks for a law requiring street railway companies using the third rail system to equip station platforms with guards. The proposal aims to reduce accidents and improve passenger safety at stations statewide.
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State House
B. F. Haines
Flowers Piled on Justice Aiken's Desk
Chief Justice Aiken returned to the afternoon Criminal Court session to find a large bouquet of roses and carnations on his desk. Deputy Sheriff Daniel A Cronin spoke on behalf of Superior Court officers declaring the floral tribute a joint gesture from the department after his swearing in as chief justice by Governor Douglas.
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Aiken
Criminal Court
Douglas
Daniel A. Cronin
Superior Court
Chinese and Russians clash as Japanese report many Chinese troops
Tokyo reports Russian forces were aided by numerous Chinese regulars in recent engagements near Sanchia and Niuchwang. Casualties exceed 300 with arms captured. Japanese cavalry also sighted Russians in Chinese costumes near Laohosho. Fleet damage and scuttling details follow prior Aug engagements.
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Tokio
Sanchia
Niuchwang
Mistchenko
Laotunlulu
Laohosho
Port Arthur Ships See Survival Hopes Dwindle
A New York Times and London Times correspondent reports at Port Arthur that the Russian battleships Peresviet Poltava Pallada and others face grim prospects for rescue as the harbor tightens under Japanese siege.
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New York
New York Times
London Times
Port Arthur
Peresviet
Poltava
Pallada
35 000 Russians in Japanese Prisons
Tokio January 18 The Japanese government plans to house 35000 Port Arthur and other prisoners of war with 5000 at Tangakhaya 20000 at Hamatora near Osaka and the rest in groups of 350 to 4000 at various locations Lieutenant Misky a Russian POW at Matsuyama faces life imprisonment after multiple escape attempts
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Tangakhaya
Hamatora
Osaka
Misky
Matsuyama
Douglas hailed as the future leader at Brockton banquet
Governor W L Douglas appeared with Mrs Douglas as the guest of honor at the Boston Boot and Shoe Club’s 18th annual ladies night and banquet at the Hotel Brunswick. Rev Alan Hudson praised Douglas as a future leader who can heal industrial tensions and advance labor and tariff reform.
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The
Commonwealth
Douglas
Boston
Alan Hudson
Massachusetts
Brockton
Irish League meeting draws large Boston turnout
A joint meeting of the Boston Central Council and Boston Central Branch of the United Irish League is called for tonight at the American House to plan the rally at Faneuil Hall next Wednesday. The event aims to oppose ratification of the proposed treaty with Great Britain and a brief musical program is planned with Dr. P. J. Timmins possibly presiding.
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Boston
Kneeland Found Guilty in Superior Court Session
John Kneeland was found guilty on four counts and sentenced to three years in the House of Correction by Chief Justice Aiken. He acted as surety for several defendants totaling $3,000 and claimed property in Brookline and Charlestown, later found to be fictitious.
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John Kneeland
House of Correction
Aiken
Superior Criminal Court
Kneeland
Joseph Camuso
Benjamin Hands
Arthur J. Weston
George Wilson
Butler R. Wilson
Brookline
Charlestown
Massachusetts Public Schools Show 1903 04 Enrollment Rise
The annual report of the State Board of Education notes 494 042 pupils enrolled in public schools in 1903 04 with average membership 431 361 and attendance 91 percent. Evening schools total 43 780 pupils, male teachers declined by 26 while women teachers rose by 468. Normal school trained teachers reach 7 392, state spending for public schools amounts to 16 436 667 dollars, with 12 783 235 dollars for school support and 3 653 482 dollars for new schoolhouses. a one year record 2 642 075 dollars was spent on new buildings.
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State Board of Education
Public
Massachusetts
Two Fires Hit Unoccupied Building at 9 Acton Street
Two alarms were sounded from Box 73 for fires in an unoccupied three story brick building at 9 Acton Street owned by Morris Lipson. The first blaze after 7 pm caused about 800 dollars in damage. At 11 46 rekindling led to a second alarm with only slight further damage.
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Acton Street
Morris Lipson
Lawmaker Seeks One Inch Cut in Police Height
Representative Daniel J. McDonald of Charlestown introduces a bill to reduce minimum police height from five feet eight inches to five feet seven inches. He argues the smaller standard better fits current recruiting and function.
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Daniel J. McDonald
Charlestown
McDonald
Who
Boston
Representa tive McDonald Versus State Height Limits
In outside cities the limit is five feet seven inches and state force members are five feet four inches. Five men are limited to five feet five inches.
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McDonald
Boston Legislator James A. McDonald Jr. Qualifies for Seat
Representative James A. McDonald Jr. of Boston was taken by Representative Pingree of Haverhill to the executive chamber to be qualified for his seat yesterday. The move formalizes his position in the chamber.
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James A. McDonald, Jr
Boston
Pingree
Haverhill
Executive
Sailors' Haven Charlestown to Host Evening Entertainment
Dorchester branch of the Catholic Sailors' Aid Society will furnish the programme for the entertainment this evening at the Sailors' Haven in Charlestown. Arrangements are under the direction of Mrs. John L. Welles.
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Dorchester
Catholic Sailors’ Aid Society
Sailors’ Haven
Charlestown
John L. Welles
Mutiny charges filed against Scituate sailor on lobster sloop
Harry Driscoll of Scituate, a sailor on the sloop Rosanna, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Fiske and held in 500 bonds for a hearing next Monday. Captain James H. Dwyer of Scituate alleges Driscoll beat him with a fish knife on the high seas during lobster trade between Boston and Scituate.
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High Seas
Harry Driscoll
Scituate
Rosanna
United States
Fiske
James H. Dwyer
Driscoll
Boston
Dwyer
Avery
Quincy Court
Ocean Liners Delayed By Atlantic Weather
Boisterous Atlantic winds have slowed three ocean liners on long routes across the Atlantic. The Cymric from Liverpool and Queenstown is 48 hours late for Hoosac docks in Charlestown. The Incemore from Antwerp left Dec 30 and the Elaine from Calcutta left Nov 12 are also delayed by three to six days. The Anglian and other vessels have recently arrived days behind schedule.
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Atlantic
Cymric
Hoosac
Charlestown
Liverpool
Queenstown
Incemore
Antwerp
Elaine
Calcutta
Crane and Lodge Elected to Senate in Legislative Convention
In a joint session yesterday noon Henry Cabot Lodge was declared elected United States Senator for six years and Winthrop Murray Crane was chosen for the unexpired term of Senator Hoar.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Winthrop Murray Crane
Hoar
Aged Port Warden Captain Baker Injured
Captain Daniel Baker aged 83 and port warden for decades was badly injured after falling into a steamer hold at the Eretria berthed at the Standard Sugar Refinery wharf in South Boston. He was taken to Emergency Hospital with a sprained back bruises and possible internal injuries. He is conscious and there is hope for recovery if internal injuries do not worsen. He is a well known figure on the Boston waterfront and formerly a tugboat captain and ship master.
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Daniel Baker
Eretria
Standard Sugar
Boston
Baker
Verdict of 2037 dollars for broken lease
In a Superior Court session Judge White presided as Thomas F. Edwards and others won a 2037 dollar verdict against the Rust Richardson Drug Company trustees for breach of lease on property at 43 and 45 Hanover street and the rear at 47 and 49 Hanover street. The defendants argued possession by the plaintiff after April 6 1901 released them from liability. H. E. Bolles represented the plaintiff and W. O. Underwood the defendants.
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Superior Court
White
Thomas F. Edwards
Rust Richardson Drug Company
Hanover Street
H. E. Bolles
W. O. Underwood
Hale Re-Elected Senator by Augusta Convention
President Goodwin announced Eugene Hale of Ellsworth elected to the United States Senate for a full six year term beginning March 4 1905. Hale received a majority of the votes in both the Senate and House at yesterday's convention.
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Augusta
Goodwin
Senate
House of Representatives
Eugene Hale
Ellsworth
United States Senate
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South Station
Ward 3 Democracy
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Joseph H. O’neil
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Justice Aiken
Guido Coviello
Rosina Coviello
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Papa di Benneditto
Portsmouth
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Rosina
Guido
New Hampshire
Coviello
Charles Street
Theodore Roosevelt
W. L. Douglas
Irish League
Green
Daniel M’donald
Sailors
Arik
Washington and Brattle Streets
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Temple Place
Crane
Lodge
Hale
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