Supreme Court rules abutters may seek damages from start of railway construction
The full bench held in Bates v Boston Elevated railway that compensation to abutters accrues from the beginning of construction, not from road acceptance by railroad authorities. The court noted lessees near the line may suffer light and noise throughout building and should not be barred by a literal three year limit.
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Supreme Court
Benjamin B. Bates
Boston Elevated Railway
Colton Faces Grand Jury For Larceny Charge
Frank S. Colton of 92 Washington street Lynn formerly of F S Colton Co was brought into court on larceny charges but the judge declined jurisdiction and sent Colton to the grand jury He is accused of stealing 50 by false pretences from F E Small of 26 Rogers Street Somerville.
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Frank S. Colton
Washington Street
Lynn
F. S. Colton & Co
State Street
Colton
F. E. Small
Rogers Street
Somerville
240000 German mine strikers in Berlin districts
Vorwarts estimates 240 000 strikers in the coal mining districts as of dawn with no change in the situation. Minor disturbances are reported from the strike scene.
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Berlin
The
Vorwarts
S. W. Tucker May Be Newtons New Chief
Newton residents await the announcement of the next police chief as February approaches. Mayor Weed has not revealed the pick, and the town watches for confirmation.
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S. W. Tucker
Newton
Weed
Deputy Tucker Named Likely Successor to Chief Tarbox
News notes Deputy Sheriff Samuel W. Tucker a probable successor to Chief Tarbox. Tucker, about 53, has 15 years in Newton and extensive experience as a deputy sheriff. He previously succeeded the late John M. Fiske as deputy when Fiske became keeper of the East Cambridge jail.
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Samuel W. Tucker
Tarbox
Tucker
Newton
John M. Fiske
Fiske
East Cambridge
Leper Taken From Revere Beach to Gallup's Island
The Revere leper scare ends as Yee Yong is moved from Revere Beach to Boston, then sent to Gallup's Island by the Board of Health. His presence in Revere lasted under an hour before authorities evacuated him.
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Revere
Revere Beach
Board of Health
Yee Yong
Boston
Gallup
Widow Geis $3000 Heart Balm Verdict
Emma Morton won a $3000 breach of promise verdict against Dr Manak Bamji. The jury found for the defendant on $465 for board, $925 for nursing, and $100 for lodging. Bamji denied owing Morton money and claimed services were gratuitous. The case featured diary excerpts, claimed engagements, and social testimony.
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Emma Morton
Manak Bamji
Hindoo
Harvard
Dartmouth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Olton
Mitchell Defends Colorado Strike Amid Miner Convention Fire
At the United Mine Workers national convention in Indianapolis a bitter floor debate centered on President Mitchell. Delegate Robert Randall of Wyoming accused Mitchell of betraying the union during the Colorado strike and questioned his finances. Mitchell denied wrongdoing, defending his handling and settlement stance while detailing funding and key figures involved in the strike.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Colorado
United Mine Workers
Robert Randall
Wyoming
Mitchell
Randall
Howells
National
J. L. Gears
Lewis
Wilson
Patrick Dolan
Pittsburg
W. R. Fairley
Alabama
Smitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Dorchester Driving Club Hosts Sixth Ladies Night
Whiton Hall Dorchester hosted the sixth annual ladies night of the Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club. An unusually pleasant evening featured a reception vaudeville entertainment a concert and a banquet with several short addresses by Mr. F. J. Brand and others.
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Whiton Hall
Dorchester
Police Exams For Vacancies Highlight Move To Lieutenants
Civil Service Commission tests were ordered for Sergeants Hugh J. Lee and C. W. Searles as part of promotion to lieutenants. Nine patrolmen also took exams for the four open sergeant posts, with old rumors challenging the younger candidates. Lee, born 1865 in Boston, has served since 1889 and assisted in spotter duties. Searles, also born 1865, joined in 1894 and has worked at headquarters since 1900.
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Ibri
W. H. Curtis
Jeremiah F. Gallivan
Francis J. Hird
Thomas Keane
Arthur B. McConnell
Philip O’neil
John J. Rooney
Robert J. Sargent
Frederick Schlehuber
Lee and
Searles
Civil Service Commission
Lee
Boston
W. H. Pierce
Hibernians vote against St Patrick’s Parade in Boston
Suffolk County Branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians voted last night not to hold a parade on St Patrick’s Day in Boston. A public meeting at Faneuil Hall Wednesday evening seeks to protest the proposed British arbitration treaty and its ratification by the U S Senate.
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Suffolk County
Order Ofibernians
Boston
Faneuil Hall
United States Senate
Hall Wins $996 In Eminent Domain Case For Revere Boulevard
In the fourth session of the Superior Court Judge Schofield and a jury awarded Francis J. Hall $996 against the Commonwealth for land taken by eminent domain for the Revere boulevard expansion.
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Revere
Superior Court
Schofield
Francis J. Hall
Commonwealth
Jiu Jitsu Introduced at College Sparks Banter
Mr Crawfoot Hiram reports the college has introduced jiu jitsu inviting lively banter at home. Mrs Crawfoot jokes it may be something cooked on a chafing dish provoking amused chatter among readers.
Checkered Chatsworthy Chat Ends in Farmer Banter
A playful exchange unfolds as a farmer and a poet trade brisk lines about generosity and wit. The rustic dialogue highlights rural humor and wordplay in a candid, lighthearted moment.
Advice for Loving Dilemmas in Love and Sentiment
A 24 year old seeks guidance on whether to end a four year courtship due to a girlfriend listening to objectionable talk from friends. The adviser suggests surrounding her with better influences, spending more time together, and talking kindly to consider marriage if she truly loves him.
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Miss Champagne
Advice to a Young Man on Love and Loyalty
A letter-writer asks Miss Champagne if his six months of courting a 17 year old girl justify cutting contact after she dates others. The response urges clear understanding and a firm commitment, urging the young man to seek a marriage plan and insist she remains true to him if love endures.
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Chelsea
Bamji
Miss Champagne
Vv. E. H
Matrimony and Roxbury Letters to the Editor
A Roxbury old maid defends women facing few suitors blaming Roxbury youths for chasing fashions and theatre. She argues girls must woo and marry to find spouses as young men prioritize clothes cigarettes and entertainment.
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Penacook
N. H
Roxbury
Father John's Medicine Praised as Safe Cough Remedy
Boston reader Mrs. W. L. Jacklin extols Father John's Medicine for coughs and colds. The letter claims it is not a patent medicine, free of alcohol and morphine, and suitable to prevent pneumonia and consumption while curing colds asthma and bronchial troubles. Available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles with the larger size offering triple the quantity.
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W. L. Jacklin
Westminster St
John
Father John
Westminster Street
Boston
Mass
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