Fire Bug Threat to Lumber Yard and Stables in Destructive Blaze
A two hour blaze at Harrison avenue lumber yards and adjacent stables burned multiple wood buildings. Fire officials and patrolmen rescued a mother, children, and horses as flames fueled by incendiary theories damaged John W. Leatherbee yard and surrounding structures. Fire marshal James B. Dunn investigated a nearby yard fire as a suspected arson case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. T. Whitney Lumber Yard
Harrison Avenue
John W. Leatherbee Lumber
Jeremiah J. Mahoney
C. W. Reddington
Patrick Murphy
G. H. Wheeler
J. Hayes & Son
John W. Leatherbee
Whitney
Cheswell
John Buckley
Patrolmai Koerber
Joseph York
Albert York
Thompson
Harrison Av Nve
Mes B. Dunn
Proctor & Pummey
She Has Been in Hiding During the Tucker Trial
A woman tied to the Tucker case has remained in hiding as the trial proceeds. Authorities pursue leads while defense and prosecutors argue over key evidence and witness accounts.
Miss Walker Found Ready to Testify for Tucker
The Post reports missing witness Miss Mabel Walker is with Charles L. Tucker and ready to testify if a new trial is granted. Tucker’s attorneys filed a motion with Middlesex county clerk seeking a new trial for the prisoner.
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Post
Miss Mabel Walker
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Miss Walker
The
Tucker
Middlesex County
Boston Weather Quiet and Gray With Weekend Cold
Cloudy today for Boston with victory Saturday. Sunday turns colder with brisk southwest to west winds. For relief of cough, Piso's Cure recommended for consumption in time. All druggists, 25 cents.
Boston Seeks Bluebeard Fugitive Hoch
Police chase Hoch alias Hoch and many names nicknamed Bluebeard a Chicago bigamy suspect believed to have murdered at least six people. Authorities warn Boston officers to watch for the 45 year old, 5 feet 8 inch, 175 pound man who can pose as a professional, claim education and speak multiple languages and may travel under varied names.
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Johann Hoch
Hoch
Bluebeard
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Violines
Hocc
Hotch
Schooner Rothwell Floated At Rockland Harbor
The schooner James Rothwell of Boston, which grounded on Birch Island, was floated at high tide and towed to Rockland by Tug F. M. Smith for repair at Camden marine railway. Also beached locally, the Maud Seward dragged onto Birch Island and the Caroline Grey sprang a leak while awaiting granite cargo. both were towed for repairs. Samuel Goss arrived seeking floatation for the Maud Seward.
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Rockland
James Rothwell
Boston
Birch Island
F. M. Smith
Camden
Maud Seward
Stonington
Birch Island Bar
Samuel Goss
Caroline Grey
Maryland Sets Speed Record On Trial Cruise Off Cape Ann
The United States giant armored cruiser Maryland completed an 88 mile trial off Cape Ann in 22.306 knots average, with tidal adjustments boosting to 22.456 knots. If confirmed, the run would crown her queen of her class and mark a new record.
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United States
Maryland
Cape Ann
Naval Trial Board
Newport News
Pennsylvania
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Cramp Company
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Cramps
West Virginia
Colorado
Thatcher’s
Minneapolis
Official speed figures for Maryland and states
The document lists unofficial average speeds for Maryland and expected corrections. It then shows average official speeds for West Virginia Colorado and Pennsylvania in knots with figures such as 22.306 and 22.456 and 22.14 and 22.24 and 22.43.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Police Board Shakes City Force With Major Transfers
The Board of Police issued a sweeping general order affecting 100 officers, including promotions for two lieutenants and six sergeants and transfers for six lieutenants, five sergeants, 60 patrolmen, and reserves. Promotions and assignments take effect Monday night, Jan 30, with Captain Dennis Donovan remaining at Station 16.
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Watts
Board of Police
Leutenant
Dennis Donovan
Maryland Wins Queen of the Ocean On Tough Trial Run
The Maryland armored cruiser sailed from the lightship toward Newport News after a fierce trial against the Pennsylvania. Officials gave the Maryland a speed near 22.4 knots with tidal corrections, claiming a slight edge over its rival amid severe weather and heavy seas.
Storm repairs under way after midweek coast disaster
Reports from Rockland Maine to Nantucket describe flotations and beachings after the Wednesday storm. The James Rothwell and Nellie Eaton were floated with little damage, while Commodore Boggs yacht Nashawna is ashore at Chatham Bay. Wreckers work on Georgetown at Great Point, Nantucket, and the Alice May Davenport lies stranded at North Dennis.
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James Rothwell
Rockland
Nellie Eaton
Provincetown
Commodore Boggs
Nashawna
Chatham Bay
Georgetown
Great
Vicious Artillery Duel On The Hun River
Reports from Mukden say the fighting on the Hun River has become a fierce artillery duel with Russians repelling Japanese assaults. If no large engagement breaks out, analysts think a flank attack would follow a failed frontal advance. Japanese forces pressed the Russian right, with Nogi’s troops believed to be in support. Russians counterattacked and pushed toward Hugoudi and Hounli tadzy, while artillery continued heavy fire through the night.
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ST. Petersburg
Mukden
Nogi
Port Arthur
Hugoudi
Hounlitadzy
Miss Walker Ready to Testify If Tucker Granted New Trial
Damariscotta Maine January 27 Miss Mabel Walker returned home and said she would testify if a new trial is granted for Charles L. Tucker. She blamed police for pressuring her and said she never dreamed he would be convicted.
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Damariscotta
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Walker
Miss Walker
Tucker
Florida
Boston
Gamage
Pinkerton
Miss Wal
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J. F. York
Koerber
James B. Dunn
William Lavis
P. J. Brennan
William Kennedy
Thomas Min
J. J. Aay
Victi
Ria
SCH
M. ‘Rue
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Blackstone Square
Father John
Elizabeth’s Hospital
New Flyer
New Armored Me
Cape Porpoise
Virginia
Charles W. Searles
Hugh J. Lee
Arthur B McConnell
Ibri W. H. Curtis
Albert J. Sargeant
Philip EB. O'Neil
John J. Rooney
Thatcher’s Island
Point, Nantucket
Alice May Davenport
North Dennis
Robert
Arthur
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