Robbers raid Spear mansion in West Newton
Two burglars force entry at the Spear mansion on Walnut Park Newton. They seize silverware bric a brac money clothes and other goods while three Spear sisters are held in a garret. A telephone alert to Lt Harrison triggers police response and the culprits flee as investigators examine the ransacked home.
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West Newton
Spear
Walnut Park
Spear Sisters
Harrison
Ant
Abbie Shear
Newton
Tom Dolan
Spear House
How to Be Beautiful by Madame Ruppert
New York January 23 Madame Anna Ruppert longtime beauty expert has completed a new book How to Be Beautiful at her New York residence 32 West Twenty fifth Street A limited edition of the treatise is offered free to ladies who apply by letter
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New York
Anna Ruppert
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
Thas
Lawson Called Immune in Hapgood Libel Case
In New York on January 23 testimony in the criminal libel suit against Norman Hapgood shows which figures were deemed immune from notices in Town Topics. Named immune individuals include Thomas W. Lawson Melville E. Stone Russell A. Alger James Hazen Hyde Perry Belmont James R. Keene William K. Vanderbilt George Gould J Pierpont Morgan Chauncey M Depew A J Cassatt Abe Hummel Stuyvesant Fish Henry Flagler August Belmont Creighton Webb John K Mallen and Harry Lehr at one time.
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New York
Norman B. Hapgood
Collier's
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Melville E. Stone
Russell A. Alger
James Hazen Hyde
Perry Belmont
James R. Keene
William K. Vanderbilt
George Gould
J. Pierpont Morgan
Chauncey M. Depew
A. J. Cassatt
Abe” Hummel
Stuyvesant Fish
Henry Flagler
August Belmont
Creighton Webb
John K. Mallen
Harry Lehr
Courtroom scene inspires reflections on Vanity Fair confession
The trial drew fashionably dressed spectators including a noted litterateur who mused on the proceedings. He noted Vanity Fair had sent a periodical confession to urge reform, while Colonel Mann gestured with humility as Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry testified for the defense about Justice Deuel.
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Colonel Mann
Thackeray
Vanity Fair
Elbridge T. Gerry
Justice Deuel
Father John's Medicine Cures Colds and Lung Troubles
An advertisement claims Father John's Medicine cures colds throat and lung troubles. It warns hacking coughs are dangerous and promotes Lung luro as a cure, urging readers to try the product.
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Father John
Revolt Over Public Gym Plans Stirs Brookline
Tensions rise in Brookline as residents oppose a $100000 to $150000 public gymnasium next to the bath house. A mass meeting at Lyceum Hall is planned to decide the issue, with critics arguing the poor would not benefit equally from the proposed facility. Proponents insist the gym would offer free instruction and health benefits, urging broader tax support.
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Brookline
Tappen Street
Lyceum Hall
Charles’ H. Holtzer
Post
Boston Hopes for Cold Wave Finale Today
Weather expert Bridges predicted a temperature drop to near freezing this afternoon with slight morning rain then clear skies. The thermometer in Greater Boston rose to 68 but fell to 61 by noon as the cold front nears, while Jupiter Florida led warmer readings at 72 and Buffalo faced a freezing spell.
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Boston
Bridges
Federal Building
Somerville
Jupiter
Fla
Buffalo
N. Y
Boston Weather Outlook Turns Blustery This Week
Fair but colder conditions grip Boston and surrounding area with rain in the morning on Wednesday then clearing. Brisk westerly winds expected. Thursday stays fair and colder with persistent cool air and brisk winds across the region.
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Boston
Gypsy moth plot alleged near Providence Rhode Island
Superintendent A H Kirkland of the gypsy moth commission claims a Massachusetts led plot planted moths in Rhode Island woodland near Providence. He accuses graft seekers of transporting sacks of moths to spread quickly, with no applicable statutes to punish the perpetrators. He says he knows who did it and could name them soon.
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A. H. Kirkland
Gypsy Moth Commission
Boston
Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Post
State Line
Stoddard
Rhode Island Legislative Committee On Finance
Morover
Iean
Marriott Smashes World Records At Auto Meet In Ormond
F H Marriott of Newton Massachusetts set two new mile records in a freak car at Ormond Florida losing little time in the event. He first hit 32 1 5 seconds then 31 4 5 seconds in the mile in front of a light rain. V Lancia won the heavyweight one mile in 37 seconds while Darracq cars faced suspension and withdrawal after weighing issues. Marriott also led in the one mile championship and several heats with strong showings against Earp and Cedrino.
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Ormond, Fla
F. H. Marriott
Newton
Mass
Boston
Thomas Dewar
Marriott
H. L. Bowden
Auto
V. Lancia
Fiat
Hemmery
Darracq
Auto Club of France
American Automobile Association
H. N. Bowden
KE. Cedrino
H. W Fletcher
W. Clifford Earp
Napier
H. W. Fletcher
Frank Durbin
Pertholand
E. Cedrino
IF. H. Marriott
Mayor Fitzgerald Calls Tax Dodgers Graffters at Banquet
At the Vendome banquet of the New England Iron and Hardware Association Mayor Fitzgerald denounced tax dodgers as grafters, equating them with others who profit from city life in political circles.
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New England Iron and Hardware Association
Vendome
Fitzgerald
Boston Mayor attacks Beacon street residents over river boulevard plan
The mayor singles out Beacon street residents as tax dodgers opposing a $5,000,000 project to fill the Charles River, create a boulevard, and build back lots. He cites pollution, unsanitary back yards, and demands city action while criticizing property owners for not paying taxes. He also references Hotel Touraine liquor relief and potential school closures.
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Beacon Street
Charles River
River
Boston
Charles
Hotel Touraine
Touraine
Marine Catastrophes of One Day Form Tragic List
Pacific coast liner Valencia sinks off Vancouver Island with 125 feared dead. six saved. Freight steamer Trojan rammed by Nacoochee in Vineyard Sound, 27 crew rescued. Ellen C. Burke fishermen lost at Georges Banks. one doryman lost near Middle Bank. Canadian steamer arrives late after injury at sea. Brianiene sighting overturned near Halifax. Margaret B. Roper wreckage reported off Vineyard Haven.
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Valencia
Vancouver Island
Valencia Wreck Off Cape Beale Drowns Many Aboard
The steamship Valencia, en route from San Francisco with 94 passengers and 60 crew, ran ashore at midnight in thick fog off Cape Beale on Vancouver Island. Many aboard perished while trying to leave. Rescue efforts are underway as boats reach the wreck and ships transit to the scene. The incident involves multiple vessels including the Queen and Salvor, with the Pacific Coast Steamship Company identified. Continued on page 12.
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Queen
San Francisco
Orion
Valencia
Sechart
Carmona
Salvor
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Puget Sound
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Barnstable
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Nacoochee
Trojan
Fraagrnas Viine Yard
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