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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1905

Page

8

Hassen Captured After Van Floor Fix Claim

Charles J. Hassen alias Rice Kelly and Cooley was recaptured by Cambridge investigators after claiming the prison van floor was fixed. He told Chief Inspector Hurley he did not cut his way out, alleging a stable on Columbus avenue did the work. Hurley suspects gang involvement.

Charles J. Hassen Rice Kelly Cooley Cambridge Patrick J. Hurley John W. Deehan Cambridge Police Hassen Columbus Avenue Hurley Pars Captain Hurley Roxbury Court Inspector Hurley Dwight Street Shawmut Avenue T. Willie Charles River Bank East Cambridge South Boston

Dogger Bank Board Hears Both Sides

The international commission reviews Britain and Russia over the Oct. 21 Dogger Bank attack. Britain cites peaceful fishing boats and no warships nearby while Russia says torpedo boats approached under cover of darkness and that self defense compelled continued fire.

Dogger Bank Board Paris International Commission Dogger Bank Rojestvensky North Sea Kniaz Souvaroff

Russia Deemed Third-Class Nation By Author J Hopkinson Smith

J Hopkinson Smith, NY author and artist, says Russia is a defeated, vice‑ridden power in a discussion after a Russia tour. He blames bureaucracy and officials for the war, cites timber land grabs above the Yaloo River, and notes a lecturing tour ending in New York.

Russia Japan isIn China J. Hopkinson Smith New York Touraine Emperor Nicholas’ Palace Mr. Smith Czar Yaloo River Smith Andover Springfield Worcester

Rousseau Indicted by New York Grand Jury

Gessler Rousseau charged with sending an internal combustion dynamite device to a Cunard dock last May. Grand jury indicts under felony explosives without proper labeling. Extradition from Philadelphia anticipated.

New York Gessler Rosseau Cunard Grand Jury Rosseau Philadelphia

Weymouth High Edges Chelsea High in Tight Chelsea Match

Weymouth High School defeated Chelsea High 16 to 14 in a close Chelsea arena matchup last night. Weymouth trailed at times but held on for the win with strong defense and late plays.

Weymouth Chelsea High Chelsea

Rusty Gas Pipe Causes Partial Asphyxiation in Grenville Place

Investigation shows a badly rusted gas pipe under houses on Grenville Place off Church Street caused nine people to be overcome early yesterday. Mrs. Theodore Jennings aroused residents by banging on doors as others slept. Only Mrs. J. E. Whitney needed medical treatment. repairs ended the scare.

Grenville Place Church Street Theodore Jennings J. E. Whitney

Melrose Y M C A Teams Win Two Games

In Melrose on January 19 the Melrose Y M C A basketball teams defeated Watertown Y M C A. The first Melrose squad won 20 to 8, while the Melrose second team defeated Watertown 41 to 7.

Melrose Y. M. C. A Melrose Watertown Y. M. C. A Melrose Association Watertown

Somerville Hotel Raid Captures Bottles in Union Square

Lieutenant Carter and Inspector Damery raided the Union Square Hotel in Somerville, seizing about 120 bottles of lager beer, 41 bottles of ale, three bottles of whiskey, and a half bottle from a first floor room. Manager Joseph A. Finn was absent. a clerk fled as officers arrived and lodgers remained in charge.

Carter Damery Somerville Police Union Square Joseph A. Finn

Immigrants Detained After Cymric Arrival In Boston

Of 560 Cymric passengers 524 are aliens and 150 detained. Seventy five reported with sore eyes likely tracoma. A detainee named Hassen, 22, with a long record, claims poverty and poor choices despite wealthy New York parents and will be brought to Boston tomorrow.

Cymric Hassen New York City Boston

Women only St Clare Court officers installed in Worcester Street hall

Mrs Margaret Callaghan assisted by St Helena Court staff installed the officers of St Clare Court M C O F in St Rose Hall Worcester Street Worcester last evening. The staff from St Helena, entirely women, attended a special reception. Officers installed include C R Dr Helen I Doherty V C R Mrs Ellen F Priscoll R S Miss Annie Lally F S Miss Annie I Sullivan treasurer Miss Mary Alice O Keefe J C Miss Annie Leahy J C Miss Margaret Murphy I S Mrs Margaret Arsenault QO S Mrs Ellen Brown. The Boston women’s court founded 1894 has about 169 members and new chief ranger Dr Doherty is daughter of Colonel T F Doherty, formerly high chief ranger. Prominent attendees listed among many courts represented.

Margaret T. Callaghan St. Helena Court of Lynn St. Clare Court St. Rose Hall Worcester Street St. Helena Court C. R Helen I. Doherty Ellen F. Priscoll R. S Annie Lally F. S Annie I. Sullivan Mary Alice O’keefe J. C Annie Leahy Margaret Murphy I. S Margaret Arsenault QO. S Ellen Brown Order Boston Dr. Doherty T. F. Doherty Timothy B. Reardon Thomas F., Doherty Denis D. Driscoll P. H. Cc Daniel A. Cronin William’ BE. Shay James A. Desmond J. Henry Hemphill P. Cc R. Edmund Kelley Bunker Hill Court Father T. Rayer Cathedral St. Gertrude Sherwood Constantine Fitzpatrick

Dooley Seeks Ward 17 House Seat In anti Curley Fight

James F Dooley leads a reform push in Ward 17 against Tammany backed ex representative Jeremiah J Good as the special primary on January 31 sets the stage for a February 7 special election. Dooley faces strong odds but relies on local allies and a reform platform to outflank the Curleys who hold influence in the ward committee.

Dever - Nawn - Mansfield - Murphy Ward 17 James F. Dooley House Thomas F. Curley Tammany Tiger Dooley Port Arthur Tammany Power Jeremiah J. Good Tammany Common Council John F. Dever Mansfield John Nawn John Murphy St. Patrick’s Total Abstinence Society Knights of Columbus A. O. H., Foresters Boston Highland Mutual Relief Association Knights of St. Rose The Catholic

Republicans Pass Compromise Sewer Loan Bill in Boston

A Boston council vote approved a compromise sewer improvement loan of 800000 after defeat of a 1000000 proposal. Myron Pierce led the conservative bloc at a Revere House meeting with 16 Republicans present. An order for immediate funding passed 66 to 2. Separate action calls on Chauncey Place School in Charlestown urged remediation and health measures for prompt repairs.

Boston Myron Pierce Ward I Revere House Arthur Dolan MecMackin Ward 8 John Conway Ward 3 School House Commission Chauncey Place Charlestown Conway Board of Health

Young Elopers Wed in Lowell

Henry F. Linehan son of New Hampshire insurance commissioner and Louise E. Stevenson of Haverhill wed at St Peter's Church Lowell after arriving from Haverhill with a license. A telegram from Penacook said his father forgave him and urged them to return home.

Lowell Henry F. Linehan John C. Linehan Penacook N. H New Hampshire Louise E. Stevenson Haverhill St. Peter’s Church Cadman George Mullen Linehan

Rejane Stages Chindrondelle at Boston Theatre

Mme Rejane presented T Hirondelle a talky drama about maternal love at the Boston Theatre last evening. Horace Lenoir and Lucien contend for lovers with Sylvie Desnoyers while Germaine longs for Lucien. Performances by M Dumeny Renous and Mile Clery praised. upcoming bills Sapho vaza La Passerelle.

T’hirondelle Mme. Rejane Boston Horace Lenoir Sylvie Desnoyers Horace Lucien Germaine Sylvie M. Dumeny Advocate M. Renous Mile Clery Sapho Vaza

G H Mumm and Co Achieve New Champagne Record

The importer G. H. Mumm & Co with Fredr. de Bary & Co. set a new peak in champagne shipments to this side of the Atlantic. Their wines are praised by discerning champagne lovers and merchants for superior quality.

G. H. Mumm & CO Messrs Fredr. de

Injury Report After Collision on Albany Street

Bernard Rooney aged 38 of 39 Lawn Street was struck by a Goal team vehicle on Albany Street last evening and taken to City Hospital with severe injuries.

Bernard Rooney Lawn Street Albany Street City Hospital

Catholic Ladies Hostesses Gather at Hotel Somerset

An exclusive Catholic club function was held last night at the Hotel Somerset by the Ladies Catholic Club of Boston. Under the supervision of Mrs. Mooney Fox Murray Lyons and Egan, about 400 attendees enjoyed a whist party, dancing, and a collation.

Somerset Ladies’ Catholic Club of Boston City Joseph T. Mooney James G. Fox M. T. Murray Joseph P. Lyons T. J. Egan

Irish League Resolutions Against British Treaty

At a joint meeting in Boston the United Irish League branches urged protests at a Faneuil Hall rally against entangling alliance with Great Britain. Dr Timmins called for a mass meeting with Irish societies and representatives from AOH and Clan na Gael to attend.

Boston Central Branch Central Council United Irish League American House Boston Central Council United Irish League of America Friends of Freedom and Justice Faneuil Hall Great Britain P. J. Timmins Clan Na Gael O'Callaghan Senate

Cats Have a Day at the Big Show

Crowds filled Mechanics Building for the Boston poultry show with out of town visitors camping all day. Exhibits ranged from Cochins to bantams and incubators drew steady interest as chicks emerged. Women and children lingered longest in the cats department of the event.

Mechanics’ Building Boston

Apoplexy Kills Mrs Webster in Revere

Dr Meigs ruled Mrs M C Webster dead of apoplexy after examination of her body found in Revere on Wednesday. Police said she was supported by her former husband from whom she had been divorced about six months. Body sent to New Bedford for burial.

M. C. Webster Revere Meigs New Bedford

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Charles J. Hassen Rox Bum Ric T F. Hopkinson Smith Somerville Deer Island ST. Clare Court OF Foresters Post Helen IS Doherty Mary A. Omeefe D.ddriscoll ST. Clare's Court Curleys Ward Tammany Men Pierce Chirondelle Roxbury Irish League J. Newman & Sons Corp Tremont St
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