Mystery surrounds death of Miss Annie Day in Bradford
Haverhill reports the death of Annie S Day from chloroform self harm. The Boston shorthand instructor, daughter of late Eugene Day, was found in bed with a chloroform bottle nearby. Family says mystery surrounds the incident with no note or clear motive.
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Haverhill
Ward Hill
Bradford
Annie S. Day
Hickox
Copley Square
Boston
Eugene Day
Croston
Health Board
Cyrus Wilson
Henry Day
Hezeltine Robinson
New York
Ardel Day
Oliver to Dig Canal
Washington announces that William J. Oliver will be awarded the Panama Canal contract at 6.75 percent, provided he partners with two independent contractors and forms a $5,000,000 capital corporation within 10 days. Anson M. Bangs would be part of the arrangement, with government approval still required.
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Washington
White House
Panama Canal
William J. Oliver
Anson M. Bangs
Roosevelt
Oliver
New York City
Shonts
War Department
Bangs
New York
Taft
Canal Commission
United States
Legacy alimony unsettled in Georgianna Ela estate
Sunook NH Jan 27 The estate of Georgianna Ela reveals alimony of 25 000 from ex husband George W Ela never collected. Two heirs Horace W Ela and John T Batchelder plan action to secure settlement. Ela a wealthy eccentric refused to pay. later court forced payment via a mortgage note that yielded no collection.
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Suncook
N. H
Georgianna B. Ela
George W. Ela
Ela
Misers Treasure Hunt Resumes in Westfield Valley
Huntington January 27 A party from the town plans a renewed search for the 100000 said to be hidden by Perley Hutchins the murdered miser of the old red mill The treasure has eluded all previous hunts since the 27 year old ambush at his bench and no clue has been found This winter hunters from former expeditions organized to push the search this spring for the money tucked away long ago
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Huntington
Westfield Little River
Perley Hutchins
Red Mill
House of Correction official Ransom Willard dies at 59
Ransom Willard deputy master of the Middlesex house of correction in East Cambridge died yesterday morning at Massachusetts General Hospital at age 59. He leaves a widow.
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Ransom Willard
Middlesex House of Correction
East Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Police Kill Businessman in Pistol Duel
In Danville Virginia on January 27 R E Reynolds a 28 year old merchant near Chatham was killed in a pistol duel with three police officers. Earlier Reynolds shot Tom Corbin in a house then fled and was mistaken for Albert Adkins an escaped prisoner prompting the officers to order him to halt and fire. Reynolds fired back and eight to ten shots struck him as he fell. No officers were hurt. Corbin's injuries are not believed fatal.
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Danville
R. E. Reynolds
Chatham
Tenderloin
Reynolds
Tom Corbin
Albert Adkins
Corbin
Movement in Paris aims to form church against pope
Vilatte head of the independent Catholic movement in America writes to Figaro from Paris asserting he is archbishop and patriarch of Antioch founder of St Peter. He seeks recognition of his episcopal powers and ordinations to be performed in France before returning to the United States.
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Paris
Vilatte
Independent Catholic Movement
America
the Figaro
Patriarch of Antioch
St. Peter
France
Three Kern Brothers Install as Foresters Officers
In Dedham on January 27 St. Pauls Court Catholic Order of Foresters installed three Kern brothers in top posts. Andrew J Kern became chief ranger Joseph Kern vice chief ranger and George E Kern treasurer with other officers named including Joseph A Gallivan Alois Jacobs Harry Jewett Edward Dunn Louis Z Zerbel and Michael Geist. Dennis Murphy D H C R Brockton and Joseph Hester Randolph assisted as installing officers.
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Dedham
St. Paul’s Court
Catholic Order of Foresters
Andrew J
Joseph
George E. Kern
Dennis Murphy
Brockton
Joseph Hester
Randolph
Andrew J. Kern
Joseph Kern
Joseph A. Gallivan
Alois Jacobs
Harry Jewett
Edward Dunn
inside _ sentinel
Louis Z. Zerbel
Outside Sentinel
Michael Geist
Drowning incident during skating as four boys are involved
Pearl Lowry and Forest Hide drowned in Portsmouth Ohio after a skating accident. George Lowry and Houston Rickey narrowly escaped the same fate as they slid into the water today.
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Portsmouth
Pearl Lowry
Forest Hide
George Lowry
Houston Rickey
Investigation launched into Cocheco Mill Fire
An investigation is underway into the Cocheco Mill Fire with four youths named as involved or questioned: John Coskeren 16, Alfred Barron 17, John Nicholopulos 16, and Kelos Eleopulos 17. The case centers on the origin and conduct surrounding the blaze.
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John Coskeren
Alfred Barron
Rigid investigation planned into Mill No. 1 fire tragedy
Dover New Hampshire investigators pledge a thorough probe into cause and possible criminal negligence after Mill No. 1 of the Cocheco Manufacturing Company burned. Four boys' bodies found dead, several hundred workers escaped, ice coated walls and frostbound fire crews marked the scene as subzero winds raged.
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Dover
N. H
Cocheco Manufacturing Company
John Coskeren
Fifth Street
Alfred Barron
Hanson Street
John Nicholopulos
Water Street
Kolos Eleopulos
Miss McKenzie Defends Thaw Family At Trial
Miss McKenzie speaks to reporters amid the Thaw murder case, denying payments from Mrs Thaw senior and insisting she pays her own bills. She asserts devotion to Evelyn Thaw, rejects rumors of England and illness, and refuses to discuss court strategy.
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Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Boston
Nesbit
Miss McKenzie
Evelyn
White
Public installation ceremony for Our Lady of Mercy Court
Deputy High Chief Ranger Timothy J Cronan led a ceremony assisted by High Vice Chief Ranger Charles E Benning and High Outside Sentinel John F Harrigan of Bedford. The event filled the hall as high court members and the new chief ranger spoke. Refreshments followed.
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Timothy J. Cronan
Charles E. Benning
John F. Harrigan
Bedford
Our Lady of Mercy Court of Orange
High Court
Doctor Townsend Murder Probe Focuses on Suspect
Moses Silverman, St George hack driver, was arraigned in New York on $25,000 bail after Dr Charles Wilmont Townsend was mortally wounded at his New Brighton home. Townsend allegedly identified his killer before dying, while authorities pursue a personal grievance motive and exoneration statements later emerged from the coroner.
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New York
Moses Silverman
St. George
Charles Wilmont Townsend
New Brighton
Staten Island
Marsh
Silverman
Gallagher
Mord
Townsend
Democrats in Danger in United States Marshal Office
The article lists current staff of the U S marshal in New York with four Democrats named Macdonald Raddin Waters and Monahan. It notes they were not appointed by Colonel Darling and mentions prior appointers including Banks Swift and Talbot ties in a political struggle.
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United States
Charles K. Darling
James H. Waters
Charles A. Bancroft
James C. Ruhl
Charles L. Frink
Tuck
Monahan
McGonagle
Touret
Glover
Sullivan
Macdonald
Raddin
Waters
Darling
Banks
Marshal Swift
Alderman Bangs
Tom Talbot
Major Talbot
Don't Repeal Sunday Laws Debate Shapes Public Opinion
Ex Governor Long and leaders push Sabbath protections in Massachusetts urging one day of rest weekly. Speakers argue Sabbath observance preserves state welfare and labor rights against Sunday-law erosion, noting 60 defeated bills and calling for continued defense this vital year.
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Long
W. H. van Allen
Kneeland
Legislative Committee
League
C. N. Prouty
Prouty
Reuen Thomas
China
Massachusetts
Sabbath Protective League
The Sabbath in Moses Law Explained by Rev De Normandie
The Rev James De Normandie of the First Unitarian Church Roxbury continues a weekly sermon series on Sabbath observance. He argues the Sabbath was given to Israel as part of Moses law for rest and that the land rest every seventh year is equally divinely commanded.
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Henry Abrahams
Europe
James de Normandie
First Unitarian Church
Roxbury
Tisrael
Sunday law arrest in Chelsea shocks early shoppers
The first Sunday law arrest in Chelsea since the Boston crusade began was Max Michaelson of 119 Arlington street. Patrolman Parsons took him yesterday at 7 am for selling items after license hours. A can of salmon sold to a customer broke the case.
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Chelsea
Boston
Max Michaelson
Arlington Street
Parsons
Michaelson
Harvard Relays Star Benjamin Young Injured in Cross Country Run
Harvard '07 Benjamin J. Young Jr. suffered a broken ankle while cross country running near Fresh Pond. The 20 year old, president of the Hasty Pudding Club and Porcellian Club, was treated at his dorm 388 Claverly and later required surgical aid. His injury disrupts track team plans.
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Benjamin J. Young, Jr
Harvard
Fresh Pond
Young
Beacon Street
Claverly
Hasty Pudding Club
Porcellian Club
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