Boston Boot and Shoe Club Meets Amid Talks on City Federation
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held its monthly meeting at the K Exchange Club with a full fourth floor dining room. Professor Hart spoke on the best form of government for towns in the Metropolitan District and urged a federation of cities, while William B. Rice described the Metropolitan Commission’s work. A motion honored ex Secretary Houghton’s late health issues and noted President George Fred Winch’s resignation. The gathering adjourned at 8:45 with plans to reconvene in February.
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Boston Boot and Shoe Club
K Exchange Club
Tommy Tompkins
Old Black Joe
Lst
Professor Hart
Orement
Mr. Rice
Berkshires
Massachusetts
Boston
Cambridge
Hart
Foster
W. B. Rice
Metropolitan Commission
Rice
Metropolitan
Quincy
Lynn
Federation of Communities
King
Houghton
Parker
George Fred Winch
Te Boot and Shoe Club
Winch
Lamp Thrower Ge’s Fifteen Years
James Butler, convicted of murder for throwing a lamp at his wife on November 18, was sentenced by Justice Wilbur of the Supreme Court to fifteen years in prison. The trial occurred in Providenced, with a prior verdict of manslaughter reached a week earlier.
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Providenced
James Butler
Justice Wilbur
Supreme Court
American Wringer Co. Catalog Ad at Broadway Extension
City manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers offer all kinds of wringers and tenhs orders by mail. Prompt attention. Telephone call.
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American Wringer Co
Broadway
Court rebuke as Shurtleff Brandon bound over in diploma case
Dr Fred Shurtleff and Miss Brandon were bound over to the February term of the Superior Court in 2500 bail each after a Municipal Court session on the bogus diploma case. Testimony included purchases of diplomas, with Dr Shurtleff denying sales and Miss Brandon described with a veiled appearance as the trial proceeded.
Dr Greene’s Nervara touted as cure for rheumatism and kidney issues
In Centre Harbor New Hampshire the old resident Simon D Glines testifies that Dr Greene’s Nervara blood and nerve remedy cured his kidney trouble rheumatism and grippe after other doctors failed. The ad declares the vegetable medicine a universal cure in nervous and chronic diseases and offers free consultation with Dr Greene of Boston.
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Whittier
Simon D. Glines
Centre Harbor
N. H
Dr. Greene
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Johnson A
Yar Heunn St
Bostom
Senate Pushes Non Partisan Bond Plan For Gettysburg Field
Washington January 23. The New York sub-treasury withdrew 1 700 000 in gold 1 000 000 for export leaving the reserve at 66 795 000 A cabinet official said bids for bonds would be issued if Congress does not act The rate of decline of the reserve before a third bond issue is a matter for circumstance to decide
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Washington
New York Sub-Treasury
Congress
Chinese Peace Envoys Reach Tokyo Missionaries at Che Foo
Navy dispatch from Commander Folger reports Tong Chow Foo attacked by ten Japanese vessels on Jan 18 and 19. Yorktown evacuated 17 missionaries families to Che Foo on the 21st. Japanese and allied ships landed forces at Shantung, Che Foo to protect neutral citizens. Corean decree limits Chinese residents travel to ports and strips extraterritorial rights. Chinese plenipotentiaries to depart Shanghai for Japan on the 28th.
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Washington
Navy Department
Folger
Che Foo
Tong Chow Foo
China
Yorktown
Shantung
Wei Hai Wei
Pekin
State Department
Minnister Sill
Seoul
Corea
Corean
Gresham
Denby
Shanghai
Japan
Memorial Association limits and Hawaii tribute noted
The Gettysburg Memorial Association will hold seven hundred acres for a national cemetery and restrict rail access to prevent encroachment on US walks. Bequests and funds for national soldiers homes fall under general public fund laws. Mr Pickler praised Charles L. Carter, killed in Hawaii uprising. Senator-elect Burrows resigns. Treasury responds to Behring Sea seal herd inquiry, noting Paris regulations failed.
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Gettysburg Memorial Association
United States
Pickler
Charles L. Carter
Hawaii
Burrows
Michigan
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Dingley
Maine
Paris
Baltimore Arrives at Che Foo. Navy Dispatch
Admiral Carpenter reports Baltimore reached Che Foo this morning and notes the situation there. Cablegram contents are not public.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Carpenter
Baltimore
Che Foo
Non-Partisan Commission Proposed in Senate Debate
Washington January 23. Senators discussed financial reforms as Mr Smith of New Jersey introduced a bill for a nonpartisan monetary commission and emergency revenue relief. Mr Jones of Arkansas pushed bonds and silver coinage while warning gold redemption blocks relief. Senator-elect Burrows took the oath. Navy officer detailing and diplomatic cable funding were also touched.
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Washington
Smith
New Jersey
Senate
Monetary Commission
United States
Jones
Arkansas
Stewart
Burrows
Michigan
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Marine Corps
Committee On Naval Affairs
Hale
Maine
Hawaiian Islands
Court case details end with defendants bound over
In a trial scene, Miss Brandon sits with a pad while her lawyer listens. Dr Fred Shurtleff, calm beside her, shows little interest. The government rests. defense argues lack of proof. Mr Avery delivers a strong rebuttal comparing Miss Brandon to historical figures. Judge Burke binds both defendants over to Superior Court in $2500 bonds.
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Fred Shurtleff
Miss Brandon
Ingalls
Clark
Hodgkins
Smith
Avery
Everett
Henry Irving
Burke
Superior Court
Not the same man says son on Wil so n death rumors
A letter to the Post from Arthur Hervey Wilson contends rumors claim his father Dr Arthur H Wilson died while connected with the College of Physicians and Surgeons on Shawmut Avenue. The founder and former trustee denied stay and cites his royal medical credentials and multiple Boston offices.
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Arthur H. Wilson
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Shawmut Avenue
Royal College of Surgeons
England
Europe
Dartmouth
Harvard Medical School
Boylston Street
Arlington Street Church
Park Square
Fast Broadway
South Boston
North End
Charter Street
Arthur Hervey Wilson
East Broadway
Death by Fire Endangers 65Yearold In Mast Greenwich
Providence reports James McNaughton an invalid aged 65 burned to death in his Mast Greenwich home this afternoon. Authorities think flames spread from an oil stove near the bed or the deceased ignited his clothing while smoking.
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Providence
James McNaughton
Mast Greenwich
Eulogy of Carter House Bill Focuses on Public Works
Washington January 23 The House moved to committee of the whole on the sundry civil appropriation bill. Representative Cannon regretted the lack of larger sums for public works especially the lighthouse service. The bill totals 38540721 50, being 7843093 53 less than estimates and 4286455 95 less than the current year. Provisions include boosting surfman salaries in the life saving service to 60 dollars per month for long enlistments or vacancies and authorizing the Secretary of War to receive...
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Washington
House
Cannon
Illinois
Secretary of War
Civil Service Commissioner
Whitcomb
Boston
Fire Department of
Keenan
Krebs
Charles S. Sargent
Lawrence
Sargent
Rourke
Tolman
Pittsfield
Ryan
Senate
Committee On Rules
Atwood
Plymouth
Sanger
Framingham
Committee On Elections
Walter Adams
E. L. Moore
Twenty
Middlesex
Moore
Free Medical Services Offered by Dewey Medical Co.
Free medical services, examinations, and treatments promoted by the Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston Street Rooms 7 and 8. Open daily 9 to 1 and 2 to 6, with Sunday hours 10 to 4. Aimed at all diseases with no charges.
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Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
Monument to Washington birthplace contracted in Wakefield
Secretary Gresham signs the Wakefield Virginia monument contract under Congress authority. The 38 ton monolith will be set on the Potomac site with a foundation this summer and the monument expected to be completed within a year. Inscription reads Washington's Birthplace and Erected by the United States A D 1895.
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Washington
Gresham
Congress
Wakefield
Potomac
United States
A. D
Bryan joint resolution to amend constitution gag rule
Washington January 23 The House committee on the election of the President and Vice President ordered Mr Donovan to prepare a favorable report on Mr Bryan s joint resolution to amend the constitution so that after January 1898 no person elected to the Presidency shall be eligible to election to that office to succeed himself
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Washington
House Committee On
Donovan
Bryan
Navy orders rapid sea readiness for Ran ger Alert and Boston
Vallejo Calif Jan 23 An order from the Navy Department directs immediate preparation of the cruisers Ranger and Alert for sea with rapid coaling and provisioning. Both vessels will set to sea on Thursday under sealed orders while the Boston is also being rushed.
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Vallejo
Cal
Navy Department
Ranger
Alert
Boston
Judge Hagner Dismisses Moore Income Tax Injunction
Washington January 23 Judge Hagner dismissed John G Moore of New Yorks application to restrain the commissioner of internal revenue from collecting the income tax The case will be carried to the District Court of Appeals on amended application
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Washington
Hagner
John G. Moore
New York
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
District Court of Appeals
Republicans Call Senate Caucus on Statehood for Territories
Washington Jan 23 Republicans of the Senate issue a call for a Friday morning caucus at 10 o clock in Mr Sherman s room. The meeting will discuss various matters including the Democrats probable effort to admit the territories of New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma to statehood.
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Washington
Senate
Sherman
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Montreal Woman and a Male Shoplifter Nabbed in City Store
Inspector Joe Knox arrested a 28 year old man who used false names Joseph Johnson and Joseph Giroux for shoplifting at a major store. Silk umbrella and several pocketbooks were found. He is to be turned over to Montreal authorities who seek him. A watch valued at 40 dollars and pawn tickets were located. Edith Carey, 30, of Malden, was also charged with shoplifting and committed to the House of Detention.
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Joe Knox
Joseph Johnson
Joseph Giroux
Montreal
Giroux
Watts
Washington Street
Knox
Edith Carey
Malden
House of Detention
Real Estate Covics Sales In Arlington and Roxbury
Henry W. Savage sold for Mrs. C. M. Bacon to Canterbury and Driver a fourteen acre tract in Arlington and Lexington with private terms. The Tremont House site will be cleared as Norcross Bros. land an 11 story building. H. R. McConaghy conveyed to Rosie C. Merrow estate No. 16 East Brookline. J. A. Walker sold to Henry R. Merrill estates Nos. 14 and 106 Harrison Ave. Mary A. Graham sold to John M. Bowen and others a wooden building and 9850 square feet at Green Street Jamaica Plain. CG. M. McCurdy sold 5014 square feet on Codman Park Roxbury to John Shilliday.
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Henry W. Savage
C. M. Bacon
Canterbury & Driver
Arlington
Lexington
Tremont House
Norcross Bros
H. R. McConaghy
Rosie C. Merrow
East Brookline Street
J. A. Walker
Henry R. Merrill
Harrison Avenue
Mary A. Graham
John M. Bowen
Green Street
Jamaica Plain
CG. M. McCurdy
Codman Park
Roxbury
John Shilliday
Four Years for Embezzlement of $15,000 in Suffolk
Harry B. Spalding, formerly bookkeeper for Wheeler Blodgett & Co, was sentenced by Judge Richardson in Suffolk Superior Court to four years in state prison with hard labor for embezzling about $15,000 from the firm. The court noted the need to protect business and society, and Spalding began his sentence with solitary confinement.
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Harry B. Spalding
Wheeler, Blodgett & Co
Richardson
Suffolk
Spalding
Mr. Wheeler
Grand
Sughrue
Blodgett
Benjamin Clark
Carney Hospital Festival Opens With Notable Decor
The mid winter Carney Hospital festival opens at East Armory on East Newton Street to aid the hospital in financial need. Chairman Edward A. Macdonald oversees the event with Alderman Flood directing hall and decor. Booths honor various parishes with elaborate color schemes and sales of cake fruit and crafts. Entertainment includes ventriloquist Professor Brigham, Punch and Judy show, and Cambridge Manual Training School Band. Tomorrow, the festival’s final day, is expected to be especially active.
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Carney Hospital
East Armory
East Newton Street
Edward A. Macdonald
Thomas W. Flood
St. Patrick’s Booth
John Boyle O'Reilly
St. Peter and Paul's
Immaculate Conception
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
St. Augustine’s
St. Joseph’s of
Roxbury
St. James
Charlestown
St. Mary’s
Brigham
Stephens
Cambridge Manual Training School
Elils
Fire Marsha ls Budget Sparks House Debate
Boston lawmakers clashed over a bill funding the fire marshal's office with 4000 for outside detective service and 14000 for marshal's salaries. Keenan attacked the plan, arguing civil service laxity and questions about property tax reductions from insurers.
Quiet at Haverhill as 20 more names join strikers
HAVERHILL Mass Jan 23 At a Shoe Council meeting twenty more names were secured on the strikers agreement Agent Pomeroy was seen but reticent He will release the list tomorrow Everything is quiet tonight.
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Haverhill
Mass
Shoe Council
Pomeroy
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