Boston Gas Trust exposed with petitions and calls for inquiry
Citizens of Boston circulate a petition to the Senate and House of Representatives demanding a full legislative investigation into gas prices and production costs. The Post notes the deadly poison risk of water gas and cites Medical Examiner Draper on rising carbonic oxide deaths since the water gas introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Combine
Gas Trust
Senate and
House of Representatives
Boston
Fost
Draper
Train Wreck Kills One, Injures Many At Peru Indiana
Northbound Lake Erie and Western express from Chicago plunged thirty five feet into the river below a bridge near Peru. One man killed George C Cortano LaPorte Ind. Several injured including engineer Hewrey Grirex and conductor Frep Fornes. Freight traffic delayed while bridge repairs underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinca RapeEr
Hewrey Grirrex
Frep Fornes
M. Liming
Oxnine Messenger
Frank Guiape
Richand Nery
Wittakp Fisner
Muncie
Ind
M. F. Bryan
Roanoke
A. Wertheim
Peru
Albert Conract
Chicago
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Griffen
Herz Return Looms Over France as Herz Faces Probe
Paris January 20 The arrest of Cornelius Herz dominates Chamber talks and lobbies. Fear grips royalist and socialist circles at his potential return and possible disclosure against prominent politicians and financiers. The indictment lists three counts including 600 000 francs from Charles de Lesseps, 2 000 000 francs from Jaron de Reinach, and blackmail letters aimed at Baron de Reinach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr
Cornelius Herz
France
Senate
Herz
Charles de Lesseps
Jaron de Reinach
Barun de Reinach
Harvard Captain Vail Rumor Denied By Captain
Captain D R Vail of the Harvard varsity crew denies any medical order forbidding him from rowing this year. His injured knee keeps him from winter training, but his physician has not given definite restrictions. Coaches aim to keep him in the boat if possible as the crew prepares for hard practice and combat readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Vail
Harvard
Wil
Newell
Harvard calls mass meeting for Soldiers Field funds
A call issued at Harvard for a mass meeting in Massachusetts Hall next Tuesday evening aims to raise about 3000 dollars to complete Soldiers Field. The football portion was finished and enclosed for secret work, but the baseball and track section remains incomplete and must be filled before use. The funds are needed immediately so work can begin as soon as snow melts, with expectant success next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Massachusetts Hall
Soldiers
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Sold Everywhere
A historic ad claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is universally available and always cures coughs and colds, presenting a bold health cure claim with broad distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Bull
Concerted World’s Fair Trip Offer Boosts Vote Push
A terse political notice touts two World’s Fair trips for two as a campaign incentive. It mentions fourteen tickets total and promises special offers for localities across New England, urging quick voter participation.
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New England
Newfoundlanders' Mutual Benefit Ball Draws Large Crowd
The Newfoundlanders' Mutual Benefit Association held its second annual ball at Odd Fellows' Hall last night. The hall was packed with dancers and onlookers as Hon. William Taylor led the floor as marshal and guests included Stephen and Henry O'Meara, Peter Shortel, and R. J. Drahan. The grand march opened with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hughes and 200 couples followed, with notable costumes and music by Choate's orchestra and catering by Jults.
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Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association
Odd Fellows
William Taylor
Stephn
Henry O'Meara
Peter Shortel
Terra Nova Association
R. J. Drahan
J. F. Dempsey
Andrew Hughes
D. J. Cantwell
Sarah
Minnie Cantwell
Aggie Keefe
Maggie Dunn
Choate
Jults
Andrew C. Hughes
Gilbert Flynn
Aids
M. M. Breen
J. Breen
M. J. Bloger
D. A. Ryan
J. Brien
J. M. Byrnes
W. Eastman
RF. Devinna
P. J. Togan
L. Callahan
J. P. Hayes
M. Crotty
W. Murphy
Pentagon Club Social Dance at Berkeley Hall
Pentagoners filled Berkeley Hall for the Pentagon Club second social dance. Baldwin's orchestra played fine selections before dances began under floor director G. A. Danielson with aides H. J. Neal J. J. Sides and J. S. Gilby, and matrons Mrs. H. J. Neal and Mrs. J. B. Gilby.
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Berkeley Hall
Pentagon Club
Baldwin
G. A. Danielson
Aids
H. J. Neal
J.J. Sides
J. S. Gilby
Tragic Suicide Of Charlestown Man Christian Seiver
Christian Seiver a 23 year old cabinet maker from Charlestown No 66 Chapman Street hanged himself in the cellar of his home about 6 20 last evening. He had been out of work for months and grew despondent leading to the act. Neighbors and a physician could not save him. He weighed about 155 pounds and was unmarried with many local acquaintances.
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Christian Seiver
Chapman Street
Charlestown
Seiver
Prison Point
Jail death at Dedham House of Correction
Edward McPherson, alias Edward Mellady and Robert Palmer, hanged himself in his Dedham cell using suspenders to the door. Serving a one year term for larceny of tools at Brookline, he claimed to be a printer and said he committed his crime while drinking. Jail physician Dr. John W. Chase observed the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depham
Edward McPherson
Edward Mellady
Robert Palmer
Dedham House of Correction
Brookline
John W. Chase
Dedham
Watchmaker Suicide in Wattham Factory
John Logan foreman of the mainspring department at the American Watch Company factory died by self inflicted gunshot in Wattham early this morning. He placed a rifle on a table then knelt and fired, having suffered from nervous prostration for some time.
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Wattham
John Logan
American Watch Company
James Callahan’s suicide at 25 Charter Street
James Callahan, 84, of 25 Charter Street, killed himself by cutting his throat last evening. His son found him in a cellar pool of blood after the missing man’s evening absence. a woman reported the distress to Station 6, prompting investigation.
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James Callahan
Charter Street
INA SNOW-CLAD GRAVE Ex-President Hayes Laid to Rest
Ex President Rutherford B Hayes was buried at Fremont Ohio on a snow covered slope beside his wife with a large military and political cortege. The ceremony, led by Assistant Adjutant General H C Corbin, featured Army Navy officials and delegates from Congress, and proceeded with military precision from Spiegel Grove to the grave.
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Fremont
Harrison
Army
Navy
Congress
Ohio
Rutherford B. Hayes
H. C. Corbin
U.S.A
Spiegel Grove
Grand Army
Traops
Weather Indications Forecast For New England States
Weather forecast for Maine fair and warmer with southeasterly winds. New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York to see fair conditions then increasing clouds and likely snow Saturday night with warmer southeasterly winds.
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Washington
Maine
Fair
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Combination Book Cabinet and Writing Desk Delivers Efficiency
A versatile furniture piece designed to save space in small rooms. It features capacity for 50 volumes, two cabinet tops, two shelves, and two deep drawers. The arched desk allows a chair to slide in under the drawers, keeping the area clear. It costs less than last year.
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Adi
Ulster
Browning
King & GO
Washington St
Col
Kneeland
F. C. Garmon
Office OF
Cough & Wikasiarre Coal Co
Mile Street
Salem
W.R. Batchelder
Eastern
Hinds
Fores
Sidney S. Kelly
Washington Street
Savings Bank
Devonshire ST
Joan J. Wuepple
T. George KF. Taft
Treas’r
Indiana
Pera
London
Tremont St
Vieth
Vail All Right
NAL i Ins. Co
J. T. Phelps
Wark-Down Sale
Our
Temple Place
HOP
MR. Whitney
Fender
Back Bay
West End
Ina
Hayes
Cleveland
Mellin
Waukenphast
Henry H. Tuttle & CO
Washington and
Winter Sts
Gibson
Paina’s Furniture Co
Canal ST
South Side
Maine Depot
Kings Bohemian
Longwood Avenue
Telephone
Rexbury
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