Wing to Fight Squire Trustees in News of Control
Daniel C. Wing receiver of Globe National Bank plans legal steps to test the voting power of John P. Squire Company trustees as they push the trust toward a packing combine. Director C B Burrage says the new arrangement could greatly benefit the Squire Company, with E C Swift reportedly controlling four fifths of its stock.
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Newton
Daniel C. Wing
Globe National Bank
John P. Squire Company
J. P. Squire Company
C. B. Burrage
E. C. Swift
Blondin Denies Confession While Imprisoned
Blondin declares under oath that he did not confess to killing his wife and says a Boston paper misreported. He writes from Charlestown Jan 17 1904 asking lawyer J B D Jacques to visit and address the alleged slander, claiming great harm from false statements.
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Blondin
J. B. D. Jacques
Shim
Blondin's Counselor Denies Jailhouse Confession
In a morning visit, attorney Edward E. Carney of Salem and a brother testified on Blondin's behalf at the jail. Blondin proclaimed his innocence, rejected a Boston confession, and vowed to pursue his release. Jacques, his authorized counsel, insisted no confession existed and denounced the alleged police involvement as unfounded.
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Jacques
Edward E. Carney
Salem
Blondin
Boston
New York
Beeni
NO WAR SAY LIQUOR MEN DENY LIQUOR WAR
Leading representatives of local liquor dealers deny a police report that rival groups flooded the city with spotters to catch license-law violations. Isaac Paul calls the claim a pipe dream and says he would know of any impending struggle. George B. Hugo says there is only goodwill between associations and no war plan.
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Lquor Dealers’ Associations
Massachusetts Wine and Spirit Dealers’ Association
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Isaac Paul
George B. Hugo
Manufacturers and Bottlers
Moffett
Jamaica Plain Milkman Vanishes From Home
Police from Division 13 report the sudden disappearance of Joseph Ryder aged 25 a Jamaica Plain resident and milk delivery man he last appeared at his home on Harris avenue 6 between 5 ft 9 in and 5 ft 10 in tall 150 pounds with a light complexion a single eye cast and a slight mustache officers seek information on his whereabouts and circumstances of his disappearance.
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Division 13
Joseph Ryder
Harris Avenue
Jamaica Plain
Ryder
Sin
Dunham Denies Confession Allegation By Postman Claim
State official George Dunham denies a Postman report of a Blondin confession and warns that anyone naming him as the source is guilty of falsehood. He says he has no knowledge of admitting guilt and rejects the alleged confession story.
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Erie Ae
Blondin
George “Dunham
Bates's Stolen Books Back From Hyde Park Heiress Theft
Boston Public Library recovered a large consignment of over a thousand books from Frederick H. Bates of Hyde Park. Police said Bates had sold the collection, with more than 300 volumes traced to various Boston libraries. Hyde Park Library identified 27 volumes as once theirs.
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Bawthorne
Boston
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Institution
Church Legacy Split Over Beneficiary in Boston Area
The $10,000 bequest from Nancy Goodnow of Cambridge designated to Bowdoin Square Baptist Church is ordered by Judge Loring to go to Tabernacle Baptist Church. A dispute over the intended recipient arose after Rev. W. W. Downs organized a new Bowdoin square church and left that pastorate.
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Nancy Goodnow
Cambridge
Bowdoin Square Baptist Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Howard Universalist Church
Czar Appears At Blessing Of The Waters Ceremony
In St Petersburg on January 19 the Czar made his first public appearance of the season at the solemn blessing of the waters. The rite in the Orthodox Church commemorates the baptism of the Saviour.
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ST. Petersburg
Ribbon Store All-Pure Silk Semi-Annual Sale Details
The Ribbon Store advertises a 27th semi annual sale with silk ribbons priced by yard and roll. It highlights low sale prices, a large assortment, and new ready-made bows knots rosettes and collarettes available at the counter near door No 3.
Just 42 Men’s Overcoats in One Lot for Disposal
An ad proclaims Morse-made men’s overcoats labeled Superior and urges instant disposal by offering a single lot at one price, highlighting these remaining items from the finest grades.
Firemen in Garb of Ice Battle a London Fire Scene
A major blaze on Purchase Street and adjoining Atlantic avenue buildings caused heavy water damage to wool and metal firms and a printing house. Fire crews fought from Water Tower 8 and multiple streams while spectators were drenched as the tower was moved to clear the fire line.
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Purchase Street
Atlantic Avenue
Henry P. Garrity & Co
Boston Printing Company
Purchase
Associated Wool Growers’ Company
W.E. Perry
New England Hay Company
Harrison Avenue
Engine
Federal Streets
Water Tower 3
Williams on Presidential Candidates in the Summer
In a rambling, satirical piece Norman quotes Mr. Williams on presidential prospects. He downplays Bryan and Olney, spars with Hearst and Cleveland, mocks the idea of a Bryan boom, and hints at future public statements amid routine financial duties.
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Mr. Williams
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Dedham Statesman
George Fred
Biome
Carnegie
Bryan
Republic
Olney
Hearst
Willie Bryan
Norman
Fur Fire on Harrison Avenue Inflicts $1500 Loss
Fire destroyed $1500 worth of furs in Asher and Lehrburger rooms on the third floor at 9 Harrison avenue around 7 PM yesterday. Building owner Esther Hammond suffered minor damage. alarm Box 54 triggered response that conflated with a big Purchase street blaze. Cause unknown.
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Asher & Lehrburger
Harrison Avenue
Esther Hammond
Purchase Street
Is Little Boy Deserted In Thomaston Mystery
A 10 year old boy named Carl Coates from Thomaston Mo tells patrolmen at the South station his father Harris Coates left him there saying to wait until he returns. Carl arrived yesterday afternoon and says he has not eaten since. Police believe the father is not dead or arrested and the disappearance remains a mystery.
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Carl, Coates
Harris Coates
Thomaston
Chardon Street
McConnell
South Station
Carl
Thompston
Station 4
Economic Club Banquet at Exchange Club Tonight
The Economic Club of Boston will hold a banquet at the Exchange Club tonight. A business meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. The Good Government Association will be the topic of discussion.
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The
Economic Club of Boston
Exchange Club
Good Government Association
Labor Notes United Efforts Across Boston Unions
Barbers Union 182 issued cards to 18 shops after admitting eight applicants. Laundry Wagon Drivers Union formed a committee to inspect Boston barber shops for drivers wearing union buttons. Women in coat making formed a union with 186 charter members. vest makers union formed with 96 charter members. pantaloons group forming this week. Electrical Workers Union preparing for annual ball at Paine Memorial Building on Feb 2. Cable Splicers Union addressed by Everett T. Mallory at Appleton Hall urging thorough organization.
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Barbers
Boston
Kneeland Street
Electrical Workers
Paine’ Memorial Building
Appleton Hall
Everett T. Mallory
Foreigners in Corea Targeted as Tensions Rise
Seoul reports growing bitterness toward foreigners as Russia accuses Corean soldiers of trouble. Corean response warns Russia not to interfere. Imperial advisers meet daily while legations fortify guards. Japanese buyers stockpile rice in northern Corea. Ginseng trade declines. General Yihak Kim, pro-Russian, hints at possible action. A Tokio dispatch says Russia may offer concessions but broad changes are uncertain.
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Seoul
Russia
Corea
Yihak Kim
Ice King's Sway in Boston Foretells Warmer Thursday
Forecaster Smith predicts a rise to about twenty degrees above zero with fair weather and fresh variable winds turning southerly and warmer by Thursday. New England saw extreme cold yesterday, Williston North Dakota at 12 below zero as East and south of Albany report continuing cold conditions.
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Smith
New England
United States
Williston
N. D
Northfield
Albany
Boston
Eastport
Nantucket
Block Island
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Palestine
Texas
Key West
Fla
Parker Died Unreconciled at Family Burial
The Parker family gathered for the burial of George A Parker after a four year separation. The widow and three daughters stood around the casket as a terse burial service was read. Silence defined the moment, reflecting the estrangement that marked the husband and father in life and death.
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George A. Parker
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Dreyfus
Hayward Pl
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Hotel Lafayette
Mark Simpson
Arthur Dreyfus
Washington and Gratte Street
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Virginia
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Hanover Streets
London
Tokio
ICE King
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Tremont Street
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