Platt Wins in Lauterbach County Power Battle
New York January 23 Edward Lauterbach was elected permanent chairman of the Republican county committee in a move seen as a Platt victory. The result shapes control of the next state convention and committee and the selection of delegates at large for the national convention. Platt and allies push to mold the county and state delegation, while anti-Platt forces seek recognition for delegates at large.
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New York
Edward Lauterbach
Republican County Committee
Brookfield
Platt
Lauterbach
Dr. Parkhurst
J. Sloat Fassett
Reed
Washington
Free man Ronco laments wife's elopement with Clough
William E. Ronco declares freedom after his wife of 50 leaves home with shoemaker John B. Clough of Gould Street. The couple reportedly took $600 from Ronco’s bank, with sightings in Boston and Providence. Clough’s son quips about his father’s folly as the families dismiss any grief.
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Ronco
Clough
Boston
Providence
R. I
William E. Ronco
Central House
Franklin Street
Pond
Waterville
Gould Street
Mqnor
Yale Man Jarvis Duffee Dies at 84 in Exeter
Exeter New Hampshire January 23 Jarvis M Duffee a Yale graduate of 1836 and early mathematics instructor in the navy died today at age 84 He was known for his early mathematical service and long association with Yale alumni circles.
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Exeter
N. H
Jarvis M. Duffee
Yale
Natick approves $126000 stock and $125000 bonds for electric ventures
The Natick Gas and Electric Light Company wins board approval for issuing 620 shares of new capital stock and bonds up to $57,000. The plan funds acquisition and joint operation of Natick Electric and Eliot Falls plants, with rates limited to 6 percent and no deviation from designated uses.
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Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Natick Gas and Electric Light Company
Natick Gas and Electric Company
Natick Electric Company
Eliot Falls Electric Light Company
Natick Gas Company
Natick
Eliot Falls Company
Needham
Wellesley
Natick Gas and Ectric
Parker Memorial hosts weekly SOCIAL ECONOMIC ETHICAL topics
Under Benevolent Fraternity of Churches the Parker Memorial at Berkeley and Appleton streets will host Thursday evening discussions at 8 p m. On Jan 24 the topic is Are the two leading political parties showing a patriotic and unpartisan spirit on the currency question. Speakers Alfred B Hayes and George M Greenwood each have twenty minutes, followed by open participation. All seats free and open to interested readers.
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Parker Memorial
Berkeley
Appleton Streets
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Alfred 8. Hayes
George M. Greenwood
Unidentified Man Falls From Electric Car in Roxbury
At 11 40 last night an unknown man fell from the rear platform of a Field’s Corner electric car at Yeoman and Hampden streets Roxbury. He was found unconscious and taken to City Hospital with a slight concussion of the brain. His condition is not serious.
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Yeoman and
Hampden Streets
Roxbury
Loss of Chicora sinks 26 aboard after lake storm
In Benton Harbor Michigan on January 23 the Graham and Morton screw steamer Chicora was found wrecked off South Haven after a 70 mph Lake Michigan hurricane. Twenty six men are known to have been aboard Milwaukee bound when it left Monday morning. losses include 165000 dollars for the vessel and 20000 dollars for thirty eight carloads of flour. It is possible some crew remain adrift on an ice field.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Graham and Morton
South Haven
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Escaped Immigrant On Canadia Sparks Search
Reinhard Priebs a German immigrant who escaped from the steamer Canadia while detained by the immigration commissioner remains unfound by late evening. It is alleged a young sailor aided the escape. Priebs cannot speak English. The Canadia sailed to Baltimore after agent C C Patterson deposited a $300 fine. Isaacs Antkes 2% years old also aboard was not allowed to land and awaits settlement in Baltimore with relatives in New York appealing to Washington. Antkes is said to be ineligible under the contract labor law.
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Reinhard Priers
Canadia
Priebs
Baltimore
C. C. Patterson
Isaacs Antkes
New York
Washington
Antkes
Ingalls Sue Lynn & Boston Railroad for 11000 Verdict
Mrs Eva F Ingalls and husband Charles M P Ingalls of Lynn sued the Lynn and Boston Railroad for injuries from a derailment and loss of services. In Superior Civil Court Salem Judge Bond presiding a verdict of 11000 was awarded to plaintiffs.
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Eva F. Ingalls
Charles M. P. Ingalls
Lynn
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Superior Civil Court
Salem
Bond
Officers Installed in Americas Court No 34 Ceremony
The Americas Court No. 34 officers were publicly installed at Knights of St. Rose Hall Worcester Street with Deputy High Chief Ranger J J Lannigan assisting. New officers include Chief Ranger John J Griffin and others, followed by a concert and refreshments with guests from Ladies Court 106.
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the Americas Court No
M. G
John Quinlan
P. Crowley
Inside Sentinel
J. McGrory
Outside Sentinel
J. T. White
T. J. Stanton
Lawrence O’connor
Milfréd Duston
Joseph Sheehan
Gertie Duston
M. Murphy
Galberath
Annie Pigeon
L. Kuhur
L. Kervin
John S. Concannon
Knights of St. Rose
H. R. Purcell
Court 106
Seventh Annual Hoston Auxiliary Convention at Berkeley Temple
The seventh annual convention of the Hoston Auxiliary of the Christian Alliance convenes at Berkeley Temple. Yesterdays sessions featured Rev W P Ray Dr Malloy Rev Dr Streeter Mrs Rees Dr Julia M Plummer Rev Mr Kilbey Rev Stephen Merritt and Mrs Ledger. Today Rev A B Simpson of New York will give three addresses morning afternoon and evening. Attendance has been strong with about 1200 in the afternoon and nearly 1000 in the evening.
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Hoston Auxiliary
The
Christian Alliance
Berkeley Temple
W. P. Ray
Malloy
Streeter
New York
Rees
Newport
R. I
Julia M. Plummer
Kilbey
Stephen Merritt
Ledger
Lynn
A. B. Simpson
Christian Alliance of the World
Motion to Quash Indictment in Dore Trial
The court convened at two, Melvin O Adams moved to quash the indictment and District Attorney Sughrue replied. After brief argument the judge adjourned to consider the matter and report this morning.
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John F. Dore
Melvin O. Adams
Sughrue
Secretary Herbert Denies Hawaii Cruise Plan
Washington January 28 Secretary Herbert states that the cruisers Ranger Alert and Boston will not be sent to Hawaii, clarifying Navy deployment plans and dispelling circulating rumors about Pacific missions.
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Washington
Herbert
Ranger
Alert
Boston
Hawaii
Parkmore towed for propeller repair at Simpson's dry dock
The Johnston line steamer Parkmore will have its damaged propeller replaced in Simpson's dry dock East Boston after losing a blade on the London voyage. The Atlantic Works and Lockwood Manufacturing compete for the contract with work expected to take about 24 hours.
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Johnston Line
Parkmore
Thomas
London
Simpson’s
Boston
Atlantic Works
Lockwood Manufacturing Company
Sam Martin
Atlantic Avenue
Lewis Wharf
Martin
Pilots’ Office
Andrew Stewart
Lighthouse Board
Post Office
South Boston
O and
East Seventh Streets
Marine Park
William R. Livermore
Postoffice Building
Cuckold’s Island
Eva L. Leonard
Castle Hill
Brenton’s Reef
Newport
Brown's Ledge
United States Engineer’s Office
Corbett Ready to Meet Peter Jackson in Four Months
James J. Corbett declares readiness to fight Peter Jackson after his bout with Fitz. He demands a $25,000 purse and says the match must occur within four months. Jackson accepts in principle but requires timing within nine weeks post training. The National Sporting Club may back the purse, with strong English backing for Jackson’s side.
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London
James J. Corbett
Peter Jackson
Dick Burge
the Pompadour
Corbett
Fitz
Jackson
Jim
National Sporting Club
Scissors Attack On Endicott Street Brother Ends In Wound
Raffaello Musta of 149 Endicott street was slashed on Whatcher court by Genaro Capone after a brief quarrel. Capone fled after the attack. Musta was treated at Massachusetts General Hospital for a forehead wound not deemed immediately dangerous. Police seek Capone as the assailant.
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Raffaello Musta
Endicott Street
Whatcher Court
North End
Genaro Capone
Musta
Capone
McCauley
Dunn
Massachusetts General Hospital
Low priced oak mantels at Paine's Furniture Company
Cold weather has started a brisk work for masons in building open fireplaces. Paine's Furniture Company on Canal street offers solid oak mantels at prices lower than a carpenter would charge for pine.
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Paine
Canal Street
Boston Caledonian Club Burns Birthday Ball at Odd Fellows Hall
The Boston Caledonian Club marks the 186th birth anniversary of Robert Burns with a concert from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall and a ball continuing from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Boston Caledonian Club
Robert Burns
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Why Women Ask about Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Special to our Lady Readers. Women write to Lydia E Pinkham in Lynn Mass reporting relief from neu ralgia of the womb backache and kidney trouble after using the Compound. One letter quotes eight years of pain ending after twelve bottles and urges others with female troubles to try it.
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OUR Lady
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. M. Wilds
Park St
Tioga, Pa
A Chinese Raid On Lawrence Laundry
Early morning raid on Ah Gin's laundry at No South Broadway found two Chinese men Ah Gin and Ah Lee with two underage girls Mary Welch and Mary Doris both 17. The girls reportedly consorted with local Chinese residents and were partially undressed when found. They were taken to the station along with the two men. Captain Murphy supervised with Sergeant Mahoney and Officers Buttrick and Flynn. The four face arraignment in Lawrence Police Court this morning.
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Murphy
Mahoney
Buttrick
Flynn
Lawrence
Blood on the Floor in Connecticut Missing Wife and Son Found
Rosie Stackewicz and her seven year old son are missing from East Thompson Conn. Husband Jerry Stackewicz is jailed as investigators inspect an unused room for signs of foul play and discover blood stained items, hair, a broken revolver, and a torn Polish newspaper. Neighbors allege prior abuse and threats.
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Worcester
Rosie Stackewicz
East Thompson
Conn
Jerry Stackewicz
Rosie
Blackmer
East Webster
Jerry
Stackewicz
Margaret Bethen
Mayor Curtis ill after heavy social season
Mayor Curtis, in office under a month, has fallen ill from the strain of heavy social duties. His family physician has ordered a pause on all receptions and large dinners for a time. Ex mayor Matthews notes the toll of such duties on leadership and quips that better eating might aid Curtis.
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Curtis
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Matthews
Halver
Bill Campbell
Zebra Club
Ned
Wilson Wedding Reception Delights Newton Social Round
One of the season’s brilliant events, a Newton Clubhouse reception hosted by Edward B. Wilson for Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Wilson drew nearly 200 guests from Newton Somerville and Boston. The 8 to 10 30 pm gathering featured Mrs. Wilson in white silk en faille and Miss Woodward in pink and blue silk with duchess lace garni.
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Newton
Newton Club House
Newtonville
Edward B. Wilson
Frederick A. Wilson
Newtons
Somerville
Boston
Club House
Cambridge Wedding of Flint M Bissell and Mary L Todd
The marriage of Flint M Bissell and Mary L Todd, both of Cambridge, occurred yesterday at 4 PM at the First Universalist Church in Cambridge. The groom, Tufts class of 1895, and the bride, both Universalist members, hosted a church vestry reception followed by a private gathering at their future home, 115 Inman Street.
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Cambridge
Flint M. Bissell
Mary L. Todd
First Universalist Church
George W. Bicknell
Tufts College
Inman Street
Revival meetings at People's Temple feature patience and Trinity
Large audience greeted Evan and Crossley at People's Temple last evening. Hunter preached on patience while Crossley spoke on the Trinity and sang solos. Cushman led the choir and congregation. Professor Carter played the organ. Many went to the altar for prayers and reported conversions. Meetings continue tonight and tomorrow night.
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People's Temple
Hunter
Crossley
People’s Temple
Cushman
Professor Carter
Senate panel backs $100000 Pearl Harbor dredging
Washington January Senate committee reported favorably a $100,000 appropriation for dredging Pearl Harbor Hawaii.
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Pearl Harbor
Washington, Jan
Senate Committee
Hawaii
Car Floor Men Meet For Organization At Forresters Hall
West End railroad car floor men held a meeting at Forresters Hall forming a temporary organization with officers. Pay ranges from $1.50 to $1.75 per diem. Next anniversary banquet of Paving Department Local Assembly 6 set for Feb 13 in University Hall Union Park building 1317 Washington street. Assembly L A 313 K of L musicians seek to block lower union prices for musicians at balls and parties. Indignation meeting of city musicians planned next week. District 30 K of L convention at Wells Memorial Hall next Wednesday will consider backing Brooklyn trolley strike supporters. Several Knights have pledged support.
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West End Railroad
Forresters’ Hall
Paving Department
University Hall
Union Park Building
Washington Street
Gilmore Assembly
L. A
K. of L
Wells Memorial Hall
Brooklyn
South Boston Skating Ground Set to Flood Willows Park
Young men in South Boston hopeful for a flood of the Willows at L and Ninth streets after agents grant permission. Commissioner Doherty said he would flood the land once the owners issue a permit.
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South
Boston
Willows
L and
Ninth Streets
Doherty
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Navy Yard
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Caledonian Club
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Thompson, Conn
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