Small Boy Sleuth With Badge and Gun at Court
Henry P Morley a 13 year old suing John R Morse principal of Hugh OBrien School over injuries from an alleged assault. Cross examination revealed a boy witness described a detective with a badge revolver and blackjack gathering evidence. Testimony included police and school staff accounts with no visible marks on Morley. The case to resume today.
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Henry P. Morley
John R. Morse
Hugh O’brien
James Holden
Holden
Scott
George Feeney
Feeney
Fenney
Morley
Bishop
James F. Mullen
Roxbury
Morse
Fred J. Haskins
John A. Brett
Thompson
George KE. Murphy
Mr. Morse
Henry
William H. Rymes
George D. Hopkins
Fabyan Will Filed in Dedham Court
The will of George E. Fabyan, a Boston banker and manufacturer, dated May 14, 1898, is filed. It leaves the estate to his family if there are heirs, otherwise to several Boston institutions. executors Francis C. Welch Charles E. Cotting and Orlando H. Alford named as trustees. estate valued in the multi millions with substantial Boston real estate.
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Dedham
George E. Fabyvan
Boston
Brookline
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Perkins Institution For the Blind
Children’s Hospital
Isabella E. Fabyan
George Fabyan
Chicago
Francis W. Fabyan
Manchester
Marshall Fabyan
Baltimore
Isabella Fabyan
Gertrude F. Thomas
Isaac R. Thomas
Francis C. Welch
Charles E. Cotting
Orlando H. Alford
Missing North Kittery man found dead in swamp
The body of Noah Kimball of North Kittery, missing for 10 days, was found in a swamp on the town outskirts. He was about 45, a widower with seven children.
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Kittery
Noah Kimball
North Kittery
Lake Champlain Free of Ice Despite Cold Snap
Burlington reports surface of Lake Champlain remains ice free after 48 hours of extreme cold. Icemen expect a solid freeze within days unless a warm wave ends the cold spell.
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Burlington, Vt
Lake Champlain
Telegraphers Ball Planned in Boston Tonight
Telegraphers Aid Association holds its annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall with telegraphists from Greater Boston and guests from New York to form the parade line when Captain Thomas Fark signals. Captain Thomas F. Clark and Captain Thomas C. Devine oversee arrangements, as Mary T. McManus leads the grand march with her brother.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Telegraphers’ Aid Association
Boston
New York
Thomas Fark
Western Union
Thomas F. Clark
Thomas C. Devine
Ice Harvesting Starts Near Newport After Cold Snap
In Newport and nearby ponds ice harvesting began today for the first time in three years as two days of extreme cold thickened the ice, enabling operators to start cutting and storage plans.
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Newport
R. J
British envoy Bryce to sail February from England
The British embassy announced that James Bryce, newly appointed British ambassador to the United States, will depart England on February 18 and arrive in Washington around February 21.
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Washington
James Bryce
America
England
Secret Session Opens In Bailey Investigation
Austin reporters note a legislative investigating committee conducted a secret session today to hear charges against Senator Bailey as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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Austin, Tex
Legislative Investigating Committee
Bailey
Stang Still Not Out Of Danger After Surgery
Rochester reports Bishop Stang of Fall RiverMass has undergone a serious operation but is progressing favorably. Doctors praise skilled care at Rochester Hospital and note patient involvement and hopeful outlook. Pulse and temperature stable. officials not alarmed.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Rochester
Stang
Fall River
Mass
Rochester Hospital
Taft to Speak in Hub on Panama and Islands
Secretary Taft will visit Boston as guest of the Boston Merchants' Association after Congress adjourns. Rep. Weeks of Massachusetts arranges the trip. Taft will go to Panama, then Philippines, before heading to Boston in the fall for the engagement.
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Taft
Panama
Islands
Washington
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Boston
Boston Merchants’ Association
Congress
Philippine Islands
Think Oil Wells Affected by Kingston Quake
A Jamaica seismic quake cut Gulf coast oil output by over 45 percent in a week, with 17 Texas and Louisiana wells going dry. Valparaiso quake events followed by wells ceasing to flow. an oil lake appeared in the Gulf. Texas fields show 100 percent production rise and lighter crude.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Galveston
Tex
Gulf Coast
Jamaica
Texas
Louisiana
Valparaiso
Gulf
Alger Reflects on McKinley’s Backbone and Resignation
The Milwaukee Journal publishes a seven year old interview with former Secretary of War Alger obtained on promise of posthumous release. He criticizes President McKinley for lacking backbone and describes pressure over McMillan's senatorial seat and cabinet tenure.
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Washington
Alger
Milwaukee Journal
McKinley
Michigan
McMillan
Alger interview on resignation from McKinley cabinet
The Milwaukee Journal publishes General Russell A. Alger's 1900 interview given in Detroit about his resignations and alleged political deals with Michigan figures. He criticizes McKinley as lacking backbone and discusses Pingree, McMillan, and Hobart while explaining his withdrawal from the Senate race.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Journal Today
Russell A. Alger
McKinley
Alger
Pingree
United States Senate
McMillan
General Alger
Michigan
Senate
James McMillan
Washington
Senator McMillan
Yuater
New York
Hobart
West End
Long Branch
Detroit
President acts on Alger condolence note to widow
The President sent a note of condolence and a floral offering to Mrs Alger after learning of Senator Alger’s death. Secretary Taft announced the death to the army, recounting General Alger’s service as Secretary of War from 1897 to 1899 and his dedication to the army during the Spanish War era.
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Taft
Washington
Senator Alger
Alger
Russell Alexander Alger
General Alger
McKinley
General praised for Civil War service and funeral rites
The obituary lauds a gentLe and kindly officer, loved by subordinates and praised for his long honorable Civil War record. It notes unjust criticism over wartime preparedness and orders half mast flags at all military posts on the funeral day.
Mine explosion in Primero kills 24 workers
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company announced that 24 men were killed in the mine explosion at Primero yesterday in Trinidad Col. Official confirmation came this afternoon.
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Trinidad
Col
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Primero
Death of Charlestown matron Mrs Harrington at 68
Mrs Mary A Harrington a native of Ireland and long time Charlestown resident died after a months long illness at her home 31 Monument avenue Charlestown She was 68 born in County Cork and came to this country in childhood She and husband marked their 50th wedding anniversary on November 9 She leaves two daughters Mme Harrington of Sacred Heart nuns and Mrs John Duff and five sons Arthur C I John Rev Louis J and Walter
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Mary A. Harrington
Julia Duff
Monument Avenue
Charlestown
Harrington
County Cork
Ireland
Novelist H G Wells Struck by Car in London
London January 25 H G Wells the novelist was hit by a motor car while crossing the Strand at Charing Cross at 1 am. He was taken to a hospital in an unconscious condition. The car’s driver was arrested.
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London
H. G. Wells
Charing Cross
Houdini Escapes From Shoemakers Bag at Keith’s Theatre
Houdini freed himself from a leather bag fashioned like a mail pouch built by W. L. Douglas Shoe Co workers at Keith's Theatre. The device used three Yale locks and Houdini completed the escape in 21 minutes before a cheering audience. He will perform a double box tonight.
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Houdini
Love
W. L. Douglas Sloe Company
Keith’s
Yale
Boy Who Aided Wells Fargo Robbery Is Freed
James A Wilkes aged 17 stole 2000 dollars from Wells Fargo Express in Dallas Texas and must face trial. His companion William Purcell of St Louis was released in police court after being given a bill by Inspector Pierce and left the city.
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James A. Wilkes
Wells- Fargo Express Company
Dallas Tex
William Purcell
St. Louis
Pierce
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