De Stasio Sentencing for Christmas Night Shooting Case
Marcellina de Stasio was sentenced to two years in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in a Christmas night shooting. An expert test determined a child could be heard through a door window, and the judge noted no burglary intent in the act. The report also covers the ongoing Superior Criminal Court session involving Joseph Middleby Jr and associates over an assault at a store and related legal arguments.
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Marcellina de Stasio
Angelina Nicosia
Bund
Superior Criminal Court
Sweeney
Hondr
de Stasio
House of Correction
Bond
Superior’Criminal Court
Joseph Middleby, Jr
Charles Middleby
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Thomas Dooley
Middleby
Martin
Dooley
McCarthy
Yacht Diana Sale Dispute Yields Fifty-Courts Ruling
In Municipal Civil Court Judge Adams heard that yacht Diana was put up for sale by Murray and Anderson with McIntyre agency. May saw a prospective buyer Fred Daggett who purchased the vessel for 850 dollars. Daggett claimed no knowledge of who was entitled to the sale honor, while Frazier had first notified him of the boat’s availability. Murray later paid McIntyre a commission of zero, and Frazier sued for commission, with the judge awarding him 42 dollars and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Municipal Civil Court
Diana
Murray and Anderson
McIntyre
Fred Daggett
Daggett
Marblehead
Frazier
Murray
Chelsea builder faces case over undermined yard
Before Chief Justice Brown of the Municipal Court yesterday Charles Rossi, building a house on Second street, Chelsea, allegedly undermined Harris Klavinsky’s yard while piling for a foundation. The yard, fruit trees, and garden suffered seven weeks of damage and broken wood flooring. Rossi promised to repair but did not do so satisfactorily. The judge took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klavinsky
We are spending an awful lot of time on this case. There is no need for it.
A terse note expresses impatience about the duration of a case with a blunt remark that there is no need to continue. It reads as a lawyerly or administrative comment revealing frustration and urgency to end the matter.
Young Man James Franklin Denies Indiana Ties in Hanover Jewelry Heist
James Franklin, claiming to be from Indiana, faced Judge Wentworth after being charged with entering Victor Schonfield’s Hanover Street jewelry store and attempting a hold up. Franklin, held on $500 for grand jury action, insisted he used the plan to die by his own hand rather than rob the shop, and denied his name and origins, revealing poor Massachusetts parents and a wish to avoid disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Franklin
Indiana
Victor Schonfield
Hanover Street
Schonfield
Young Franklin
Wentworth
Charles Warren
Franklin
Massachusetts
Second trial begins for Daniel Clohecy assault on wife
Salem January 26 The second trial of Daniel E Clohecy charged with assaulting his wife Grace E Clohecy at the Osborne House Lynn opens in Superior Court. He was indicted last September and previously tried but the jury failed to agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Daniel E. Clohecy
Grace E. Clohecy
Osborne House
Lynn
Dynamite blast injures two workers at Bobbin and Shuttle yard
January 26 report from Lawrence says two men, John Clevar of 63 Common Street and Salonious Sant of 109 Essex Street, were seriously injured in a dynamite blast used for blasting at the United States Bobbin and Shuttle Company yard. Clevar may lose his sight.
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Lawrence
John Clevar
Common Street
Salonious Sant
Essex Street
United States Bobbin and Shuttle Company
Clevar
Quiet discussion over a bottle of Sook's Champagne idea
A calm dialogue unfolds over a bottle of Sook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne, with the exchange aiming to bring benefit. The setting hints at refined taste and potential agreeable outcomes from the modest gathering.
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Sook
Family narrowly escapes deadly gas in Dorchester home
Joseph Korb of Baker's Court Dorchester woke to a strong gas odor yesterday morning. He opened windows and called for help as his wife and seven children plus a neighbor's child were overcome. Dr. Perkins and neighbors evacuated the family and restored consciousness. Gas escaped from an outside leaking pipe and entered through cellar walls, threatening the entire household until warning wakefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Korb
Baker’s Court
Dorchester
Mr. Korb
Dr. Perkins
Bill 10 Governs Greater Boston Metropolit an government proposal
Dr Henry O Marcy president of the Greater Boston Association filed a petition in the House for a new form of government for the metropolitan district A referendum is to be held at the 1904 state election on self government with local rights preserved and rep by which intermunicipal matters are settled If favored the legislative committee on metropolitan affairs will draft a bill for Legislature action to be submitted to voters and take effect Jan 1 1906 A separate item notes transfer of Bunker Hill to State Harbor and Land Commission with suits from 1899 and no dock plans yet and a request to report on Jeffries Point East Boston The Governor sent a memo on a Boston Police Board reform and a call to nominate elect three members with staggered terms The governor also forwarded a geologic survey request for better support for scientific and engineering work in Massachusetts
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Henry O. Marcy
Greater Boston Association
Legislative Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Harbor and Land Commission
Jeffries Point
East Boston
Frank J. Linehan
Boston Board of Police
Boston
Changes in White House Nearly Triples Cost of Running It
Colonel Theodore Bingham, superintendent of public buildings and grounds in Washington, asks Congress for a $110,264 appropriation for the White House next year, up from $35,000. He cites costly recent changes and new fittings that raise maintenance, repair, and replacement expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Theodore Bingham
Congress
Esk rescues 400 excursionists as Mont Pelée erupts near St Pierre
Royal Mail steamer Esk carried over 400 travelers to St. Pierre, Martinique, then returned to Castries. Near eruption of Mont Pelée sent ash and smoke within three-quarters of a mile, and more than 200 people ashore faced danger. Volunteers aided in rapid boat rescues, all aboard were saved after about 40 minutes of frantic activity. About 800 feet of the volcano cone reportedly toppled away.
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Castriss
Island of St. Lucia
B. Ww. I
Royal Mail
Esk
St. Pierre
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Gen Butler Portrait to Be Placed in Doric Hall
General B. F. Butler's portrait will be moved from the old Senate gallery to Doric Hall following a House commission meeting. Representative William H. S. Hayes protested the previous placement, a conference of Lowell lawmakers resulted, and the decision was made to install the portrait in Doric Hall within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Doric Hall
B. F. Butler
State House
Senate
William H. S. Hayes
Lowell
Lowellawmakers
perilous 3000 mile overland voyage ends in Winnipeg
Walter F B Hoxie arrives at Bedford after a 3000 mile overland trek from Hudson Bay, claiming to be the first white man to accomplish the route. He sailed from Portland Harbor in 1901 aboard the Francis Allyn, faced shortages with Cree guides, and rode a Canadian Pacific rail line into Winnipeg by mid September.
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EW Bedford
Walter FB
Hoxie
Hudson Bay
Francis Allyn
Allyn
Bay
Depot Island
Carroll
King
Boston
Maine
Fort Churchill
Hudson Bay Company
Boucher
York Factory
Norway House
Lake Winnipeg
Warren’s Landing
West Selkirk
Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg City
Whetzel asthma cure praised by doctors across the country
Medical authorities including Dr. C. F. Beard and others endorse the Whetzel system as an actual cure for asthma. The method claims to eradicate the disease germ and prevent future attacks. Free trial courses are offered to applicants who describe their case and provide two additional names with asthma. Request booklet in writing.
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C. F. Beard
South Framingham
Mass
L. D. Knott
Lebanon
M. L. Cratfey
St. Louis
F. E. Brown
Sanborn
Iowa
J.C. Curryer
St. Paul
Minn
Fels Naptha Soap Promises Easy Dish Cleaning
The ad claims Fels Naptha soap cleans dishes with minimal effort and time, without boiling water, highlighting its purifying and cleansing properties for quick, effective results. It urges readers to try it on dishes.
Cough remedy claims instant cure in 24 hours
A testimonial advertises a cough medicine labeled as a sure cure with dosing of a teaspoonful in a half glass of water every two hours until relief. It asserts the remedy will cure any cough in 24 hours if directions are followed.
Letter Poised as Endorsement for Pure Malt Whiskey
Florence Whiting of Washington writes that after suffering lung trouble and cough she began using Pure Malt Whiskey on advice. She reports immediate appetite gain, cessation of cough, strengthened lungs, restored strength, and plans to continue use, dated January 4, 1902.
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Florence Whiting
N. W
Washington
Gladys McLean Eleven Weeks in a Stupor
In Gloucester on January 26 the case of Gladys McLean a Gloucester girl in a stupor for eleven weeks continues to puzzle physicians. She shows no improvement and only awakens briefly to take nourishment as doctors assess how long her weakened system can endure. In Shrewsbury on January 26 Harry L. Knowlton found a 30 foot well water tank filling from the well without any power. his windmill did not turn and the pump ran as water rose into the tank. The well is 30 feet deep with 25 feet of water remaining.
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Gloucester
Gladys Mclean
Shrewsbury
Harry L. Knowlton
Train-Flagging Arrest In Fitchburg Division
Waltham January 26 Edward A Johnson aged 20 was arrested on charges of flagging trains on the Fitchburg Division He allegedly stole two lanterns from the Roberts roundhouse and has been attempting to halt several trains by walking the tracks while swinging the lanterns His home is listed as Jamaica Plain.
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Waltham
Edward A. Johnson
Fitchburg
Johnson
Roberts
Jamaica Plain
Syndicate Buys Controlling Interest in Slade Mills
Fall River reports Simeon B. Chase leads a syndicate that buys a controlling stake in Slade mills for about 75000 dollars. The deal includes assuming all debts of the old company, with Frederic Beebe of Boston and John C Milne and Harry S Fenner of Fall River holding most shares.
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Fall River
Simeon B. Chase
Slade Mills
Frederic Beebe
Boston
John C. Milne
Harry S. Fenner
Bedford Homecoming Tales From a Freight Ride
A crew member recounts riding freight to Fall River and spending his last dime on an electric ride to New Bedford at dusk. He returns home to find his mates earlier, noting the schooner they left burned days later, concluding they were lucky to have escaped.
Newton not confirmed as city physician by Aldermen
Everett officers refused to confirm E. C. Newton as city physician after Alderman Chambers moved to table the nomination for further investigation into recent charges. The tabling passed 6 to 1, with Alderman Marshall the sole dissenter. Frederick W. Knight was confirmed as chief of police.
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Everett
E. C. Newton
Chambers
Marshall
Frederick W. Knight
Day Accepts Supreme Court Appointment
Canton Ohio January 26 Judge W R Day has accepted a tender of appointment as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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Day
Supreme Court
Canton, O
W. R. Day
United States Supreme Court
Nineveh Barkentine Crew Rescued After 52 Hours At Sea
Captain Gilbert and crew of the barkentine Nineveh, en route from New York to Mayport, reached the Cape Fear life saving station after their vessel sank off the North Carolina coast. They survived 52 hours in a small boat before rescue.
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Wilmington
N. C
Gilbert
Barkentine Nineveh
New York
Mayport
Cape Fear
North Carolina
Turnstile Hearing Scheduled for Tomorrow
Lawyer Kelley will lead a turnstile hearing at the railroad commissioners office at 20 Beacon Street tomorrow morning. Kelley seeks removal of the turnstiles in the case.
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Kelley
Railroad Commissioners Office
Beacon Street
Train Kills Civil War Vet In Salem
John Cronin aged 60 of 30 Myrtle Street was struck and killed by a Boston and Maine train while walking on the tracks. A Civil War veteran, Cronin died at the scene in Salem on January 26.
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Salem
John Cronin
Myrtle Street
Boston & Maine Road
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Arlor
Morris
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Bure
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Baker's Court
Greater Boston
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William H. Hayes
Bunker Hill Monument
The
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Commonwealth
Boston Police Board
Geological Survey
MT. Pelee
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White Plains
New York City
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Scranton
Duffy
Gottfried Eber
Luffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Walter E. Hoxie
Winnipeg
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Big Lake
Leafield
Midland
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Fort Plain
Albany
New
Cluett-Peabody
Cluett
Monarch
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Frank Whetzel
American Express Building
Chicago
Duffy’s Pure
Sloan
New England
George E. Goldthwait
Conant Street
Syndicate
Newton
U. S. Casualty Co
Broadway
Leopold Morse & Co
Washington St
Rice Bros
Columbus Ave
Atlantic Ave
J. W. Day & Son
Tremont St
J. W. Newcomb
West Broadway
P. Finnegan
Dorchester Ave
Boss Pros
Hanover St
Samuel Simons
Charles St
Boylston St
L. Wallace
F. E. Hathaway & Son
Merchants Row
M. Sheehy & Co
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