Abandoned three week old baby found in Dover Street hallway
A well-dressed three weeks old male baby was found abandoned in a hallway at 8 Clarendon Street, next to a handbag with baby clothes. A note signed “A FRIEND” said the child has no parents, and the infant was sent to the Chardon Street Home for placement with the State Board of Charity as police investigate the abandonment.
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Philander Call
Dover Street Mission
Clarendon Street
Mr. Call
Chardon Street
State Board of Charity
Red Sunday Parade Planned by Russian Sympathizers in Boston
Boston to host a Red Sunday parade with over 3000 marchers starting Castle Square at 7 30 pm heading to Faneuil Hall. Speakers include Henry B Blackwell and J Carey with Theodore Curtis presiding. Police will follow route. funds aid distressed Russians.
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Boston
Castle Square
Faneuil Hall
Henry B. Blackwell
Antoinette I. Konikow
James F. Carey
M. Pantalowitz
Meyer Jondon
Charles Silen
Theodore Curtis
Police Commission
International Socialist Bureau of
Belgium
Russia
Triplets and Five Sets of Twins Born in Bitter Township
Mrs. Theodore Neales of Bitter Township gave birth Friday to her 17th child. All but two of the 17 children are living and all remain in the parental home. The family includes five pairs of twins and one set of triplets, all of whom are living.
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Johnstown
Penn
Theodore Neales
Bitter ‘Township
Two Freights Collide on Boston & Maine Line Near Nashua River
A rear end collision between two east bound freight trains on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad near the Nashua River bridge delayed traffic for hours and caused major damage to several cars and a caboose. One coke car caught fire twice and was nearly destroyed.
Temperature swings mark January day in Springfield
In Springfield on January 21 the official thermometer showed extremes of 59 and 382 degrees, while reliable readings in other city areas hit 75 degrees in the sun, indicating unusual warmth across the city.
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Springfield
Stubborn cough relief with Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey
A promotional note urges readers to seek Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey from licensed dealers as a cure for coughs. It touts mildness and age rich flavor, claiming it aids digestion and acts as a tonic, with the signature on neck and face labels indicating authenticity.
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Maryland
Chester Sl. Graves & Sons
Brave North End girl Julia Jannini saves dozens in fire
In Boston's Italian quarter 14 year old Julia Jannini is praised as a heroine for her quick presence of mind during an incendiary fire at 222 North Street Saturday evening. Firemen say her actions helped save about 30 women and children from possible harm or panic.
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North End
Julia Jannini
North Street
Courageous Girl Guides Family From Fire Threat
Modest girl Julia Jannini and her father R Jannini own a four story building. News of the child’s courage emerged yesterday as Julia descended to the cellar with a candle to retrieve vinegar. She led the way with her Pomeranian dog, saving about 30 women and children from fire or panic.
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R. Jannini
Julia
Fire scare in Italian quarter ends with no blaze
Julia Jannini recalls guiding her family from a cellar scare when smoke was detected and a non burning fire was ruled out. Police then noted a basement fire near North and Richmond streets under a saloon, adding to a string of suspicious fires on Saturday nights in the Italian quarter.
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Papa
North
Richmond
Hottest January Sunday in City Records Heat Peak
City thermometers hit 72 to 73 degrees in center and 75 in suburbs as unseasonable warmth continues. Residents swap overcoats for lighter wear while cherry buds and early birds signal a premature spring amid a rare January heat wave.
Paddling at Revere Beach Draws Thousands
Five thousand men women and children visited Revere Beach yesterday enjoying foot baths in the salt water. Many relaxed on the brow of the beach while others read or napped as hundreds of carriages and vehicles filled the boulevard. The thronged beach showcased a lively spring day.
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Metropolitan Police Office
Revere Beach
Ellet Circle
Resemblance Ties Francis to Maine Burglar Case
Authorities compare rogues’ gallery photos of Francis the colored maniac who escaped Bridgewater State Farm with John Ashton of Boston held in Red Beach shooting case. John Ashton and William Phelps face federal burglary and shooting charges as Maine officials seek Bertillon identity.
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Portland
Francis
Bridgewater
Mass
State Farm
John Ashton
Boston
Watchman Brown
Red Beach
Ashton
William Phelps
Calais
Brown
W. R. Robinson
Massachusetts
Bradley
United States Court
Washington County
Fay's Bride Home Loving Social Exit
Pretty Mrs. Leroy Fay, newly married to a millionaire, rejects social ambition and vows to devote herself to home life. The Post noted the match sparked speculation about social ascent, but she remains focused on domestic happiness and has already won the affection of Leroy Fay’s wealthy aunt Mrs. William Matthews at 198 Commonwealth Avenue.
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Leroy Fay
Back Bay
Post
Mrs. Fay
Easterlike Warmth Delights New York Promenades
Thousands enjoy sun on Central Park and Riverside Drive as Fifth Avenue promenade recalls Easter. Foggy harbor delays shipping with the Umbria held outside the bar for hours.
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New York
Central Park
Riverside Drive
Church
Fifth Avenue
Mayflower bloom spotted near Chestnut Hill on warm day
Brookline enjoyed spring warmth as temperatures hovered around 66 while a mayflower bud from the arbutus family was found in the woods on Chestnut Hill. The finder displayed the lone blossom at the car station amid many green leaves.
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Brookline
Chestnut Hill
Arbutus
Frost Threatening Rose and Fruit Buds In Waltham
Waltham residents note leaf buds on roses and blossoms on cherry trees as a cold snap looms. Homeowners rush to cover roses to save them from frost, while pear apple and peach buds also show early growth and risk damage if temperatures drop.
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Waltham
Blizzard Slams Western Missouri and Kansas
Blizzards sweep western Missouri and western Kansas after a record warm spell near 69 degrees. Snow, wind, and near whiteout conditions disrupt travel and force cancellations across towns and rural routes.
Captain Cardiff says he burned Scythian under orders
Branding Captain Thomas J. Cardiff asserts the Scythian blaze was ordered as part of a blackmail scheme to extort money. Dr. Charles Thorndyke Parker and Mrs. Susan De Forrest Day Parker allege the captain pursued them for months with threats.
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New York
Thomas J. Cardiff
Scythian
Charles Thorndyke Parker
Susan de Forrest Day Parker
Captain Cardiff accused in Scythian yacht arson suit
The London Liverpool and Globe Insurance Company sues Mrs. Parker for 7000 dollars alleging Cardiff plotted to burn the yacht Scythian with Dr. Parker to force policy payments. A November letter shows threats to obtain 10000 dollars and claims of deceit, while Dr. Parker calls the case one of spite and vows to present a different view in court.
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Cardiff
London, Liverpool & Globe Insurance Company
Scythian
Dr. Parker
Insurance Company
Parker
N. Hl
Extreme Cold Across the Midwest and Plains
A South and Northwest cold snap grips the region with temperatures plummeting. St Louis fell 42 degrees in 24 hours then registered 30 above zero tonight. St Paul dropped over 38 degrees in 12 hours to 2 above, with at least 10 below expected by morning. Northwest stations report subzero winds, from 28 below at Q Appelle to 2 below at Pierre, and other towns ranging. Devil's Lake and Bismarck report single to double digits below, Havre about 8 below.
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St. Louis
St. Paul
Northwest
Q’appelle
Canadian Northwest
Pierre
Devil's Lake
N. D
Bismark
Havre, Mont
Heat Wave Grips Chelsea After Church Stop Daily Life
A Chelsea woman described the heat as dreadful after returning from church and joked the minister did not preach of Hades. Residents sought relief at Revere Beach and Powder Horn Hill while others opened windows and kept coal fires smoldering. Thermometers read 60 to 64 degrees across areas.
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Hades
Chelsea
Revere Beach
Powder Horn Hill
Summer Style Fever Grips Somerville Streets
Great crowds in Somerville enjoyed warm weather as dresses from milliners and tailors filled the principal sidewalks. Brides and brides-to-be mingled with picture hats while men shed coats for spring attire. Young couples wandered parks and boulevards as love notions blossomed.
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Somerville
January Feels Like June Amid Shorter Walks and Plans
The passage recalls mild weather easing January routines as young men gather in squares to plan vacations. Shorter walks hint at warmer days, with June-like air changing daily life and leisure activities. Behavioral mood shifts accompany the season's unusual warmth.
Cambridge Recoats Warm Day Sparks Early Moth Cocoons
Cambridge records an unusually warm day with a 62 degree shade reading and 74 degrees in the sun on January 21. Park officials say moth cocoons on trees are more advanced than in past years and expect moths to appear earlier this season.
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Cambridge
Waltham Feels Like Summer As Open Cars Run
In Waltham on January 21 residents enjoyed unseasonably warm weather with open electric railway cars drawing crowds. Thermometers hit 80 in the sun and 70 in the shade as the afternoon brought summerlike conditions.
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Waltham
Worcester Sees 63.4 Degree Day Temps Hint Spring
Official maximum temperature reached 63.4 degrees in Worcester and vicinity. By 6 o'clock tonight the thermometer had fallen to 54 degrees signaling a drop before evening.
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Worcester
Wasp Activity Stuns Troy on Warm January Day
In Troy New York the thermometric reading reached 54 degrees Fahrenheit attracting an unusual sight as wasps were seen flying about on a January day.
Butterflies Return as Rutland Enjoys Warm Winter Day
Rutland Vermont records a 65 degree high with clear skies and melting snow as butterflies reappear for the first time this year marking an unusually mild January day.
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Rutland
Temperature readings across several cities noted
In Baltimore the temperature was 62 degrees at 5 p m with 100 humidity until midnight. Pittsburg Penn reported 74 degrees. New Haven Conn recorded 55 degrees, Schenectady 66, Poughkeepsie N Y 72, Hartford Conn 58. Newton and Watertown showed 70 and 72 degrees respectively.
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Pittsburg
Penn
New Haven
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Schenectady
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hartford
Vermont Warmth Breaks Snowbound Mark With 52 Degree Day
Burlington Vermont records a 52 degree temperature unusual for midwinter as snow and ice recede. The mild spell arrives on January 21 raising hopes for early thaw in the region.
President Eliot on Democracy and Civic Virtue
President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard spoke at Prospect Union Cambridge arguing that democracy will remain the defining feature of civilization into the next century. He said reverence persists in new forms and that devotion to ideals outlasts symbols, supporting a lasting democratic order.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Prospect Union
Cambridge
Eliot
Unbalanced Man Kicks Frame of Bernhardt Portrait at Boston Theatre
A man, claiming allegiance to the Academie Francaise, kicked a glass frame in the Boston Theatre lobby yesterday damaging a portrait of Mme Bernhardt and M Coquelin from a Boston production five years prior. He attempted to force entry, was ejected by Stage Doorkeeper Ford, and fled down Washington Street with wilted roses.
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Boston
Mme. Bernhardt
M. Constance Coquelin
Aiglon
America
Mason Street
Ford
Bernhardt
Academie Francaise
Washington Street
Muddy streets report and caterpillar finding
Muddy sidewalks report caterpillars observed. lake Champlain opposite the city shows open water to the horizon with no ice visible.
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Lake Champlain
Temperature swings in Lowell on January day
A January day in Lowell saw the thermometer start at 40 in the shade at 10 am and rise to 69 to 70 as the afternoon advanced. About 3 pm one location recorded 89 in the sun.
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Lowell
Mercury
Weather nearly tied January high mark in Providence
The Providence weather record for January nearly fell as the day reached a maximum of 62 degrees at 1 50 p m The 62 degree reading matched the January record not achieved since 1892 and 1890 when the high reached 63 5 degrees
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Providence
R. I
New Bedford Records Frigid 7 Degree Day
New Bedford reports a 7 degree high in the shade today per the city engineer's office. The cold snap continues with frigid conditions across the region as residents brace for more subfreezing temperatures.
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New Bedford
Open Cars Run In Jamestown Cold Day
The government thermometer in Jamestown New York registered 67 degrees with a low of 56. Open cars were operated by the trolley company.
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Jamestown
WN. Y
Chicago Sees 62 Degree High With Cold Rain Forecast
The day in Chicago reached a maximum of 62 degrees with a 40 degree low by 6 p m A cold rain persisted as the Weather Bureau forecast zero temperatures for tomorrow morning and a rapid fall in temperature was noted by 6 p m.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
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