Freeman Leaves Metropolitan Water Board In Surprise
The East Boston inquisition yielded a新的 revelation as John R. Freeman of Worcester resigns from the Metropolitan Water Board amid a wider probe of state expenditures. Charles A. Allen of Worcester is named his successor, with Freeman citing a new trust position in Providence as the reason.
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East Boston
Senator Wellman
Malden
Whitcomb
Executive Council
George B. Ives
Salem
Essex County
John R. Freeman
Worcester
Metropolitan Water Board
Charles A. Allen
Freeman
Providence
R. I
Meyer
Hutchinson
Suffolk
Massachusetts Reformatory
Wellman
Middlesex
Marshal’s Department
Committee On
Ways and Means
Cook
Milford
Commissioners of
Senate
Ives
Harlow
Raymond
Sullivan
Ryder
Lovelline
Southwick
Stevens
Towne
A. H. Wheeler
J. H. Mellen
Worcester State Normal School
Utley
Brookline
Committee On Military Affairs
Antietam
Underground Trolley Wires Feasibility and Costs Questioned
Wire Commissioner Murphy remains noncommittal about reporting to the Common Council in favor of underground trolley wires. He notes they are dangerous like other electric lines, but cites high costs and ongoing inspections in Boston as preventing a firm stance. Estimates range widely from 35 000 to 200 000 per mile, with a 97 deadline for underground feed wires as mandated by recent law.
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Murphy
Common Council
Boston
Little
West End
Curtis
Police Board Adopts New Serjeant Promotion Scheme
The Board of Police announces a new plan for promoting patrolmen to sergeant. An oral and written exam will be held on Tuesday morning March 3 at 9 30 in the board hearing room. Eligible are officers with three years service before January 1, 1896 signed by Superintendent Eldridge and two deputy superintendents.
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Board of Police
Board of Examiners
Eldridge
Pierce
Hanscom
Civil Service
Young Hero Saves Another Child From Drowning
In Winstead Connecticut on January 30 eight year old John Collins rescued eight year old Kate Seery from icy water after the ice broke at Highland Park Pond. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to shore.
Pardons and letters link Dunlap to Northampton Bank robbery
Chief Inspector Watts uncovers a web surrounding the Dunlap gang after a December 1892 pardon of Jim Dunlap. Letters from Dunlap to Kelley and from Kelley to Dunlap reveal a possible ongoing real estate investment ruse while Donahue, once an instructor at the prison harness shop, is questioned about tools and keys used by the inmates.
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Watts
Jim Dunlap
Massachusetts
Dunlap
Northampton
Robert C. Scott
Kelley
Langham
Chicago
Pop
Jim
New York
Tyler Street
Taylor Street
P. S
Madison County
Kelley Ad
New York State
Brookfield
Michael J. Donahue
Donahue
Bowker Street
Theosophy Unites Sculptress Adelaide Johnson in Mystery Wedding
Adelaide Johnson a sculptress connected with Capitol works marries Alexander Frederick Johnson after a week as he changes his name from Jenkins to Johnson. The ceremony in Washington D C follows a white themed evening with Theosophy and Rosicrucian influence cited. The couple plan separate homes with a studio reception to follow.
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Washington, D. C
Adelaide Johnson
Capitol
Mrs. Richardson
Boston
Susan B. Anthony
Clara B. Colby
Charles G. Johnson
Chicago
Cora L. V. Richmond
Alexander Frederick Jenkins
Alexander Frederick Johnson
Waterbury Fence Ring Busted. Fennell Arrested
Waterbury police broke up a noted fence joint and recovered a large stash of stolen goods. James Fennell, described as crippled, allegedly mentored youths to steal and promised to sell items in spring for profit. Principal losses included cards from Waterbury Blank Book Mfg Co and bicycle pumps and buttons from Waterbury Mfg Co. He received thirty days in jail and fines on three counts of receiving stolen goods.
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Waterbury, Conn
Waterbury
James Fennell
Waterbury Blank Book Manufacturing Company
Waterbury Manufacturing Company
Fennell
Hayes's Ways in Hayes Will Case at Middlesex Probate Court
William Caleb Loring testified on the Hayes will case, reading correspondence with Hayes showing unpaid funds and costly flower bills. Testimony covered Oak Mount estate costs, alleged malice, and family relations as the trial resumed with cross questions about intoxication and alleged threats, adjourned to March 9 for further evidence.
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William Caleb Loring
Hayes
Middlesex County Probate Court
Mr. Loring
Mr. Hayes
Oak Mount
J. L. Porter
Pawtucket
Vermont
Mr. Morse
Stepmother
Mr. Chaplin
Chaplin
Morse
Hunts
Witrness
Mrs. Hunt
Colonel Hunt
Smith and Stoughton Shoe Firm Files Assets and Liabilities
Smith and Stoughton, the embattled shoe firm, has filed a schedule of assets and liabilities totaling about 300000. Frank W. Sm owes more than 200000 and Stoughton owes mainly to his partner about 45000. Assets include multiple city branches, stock, goods consigned, machinery, cash, notes, and accommodation notes, with several parcels and accounts listed in diverse locations.
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Smith & Stoughton
Frank W. Smowesy
Stoughto
Cincinnati
Milwauk
Cleveland
St. Lo
Chicago
Louisvil
Pittsburg
Terre Haute
Story
Whitman
M. C. Ke
Costa Rica
Denison
Tex
Des Moin
Freeman resigns from Metropolita Water Board presidency
J. R. Freeman of Winchester signs his resignation from the Metropolitan Water Board to join two large insurance firms. CG A. Allen of Worcester is nominated by the Governor to replace Freeman. Allen, a Worcester engineer, has long been known in the Commonwealth for his work on civil engineering and sewerage system investigations in major European cities.
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J. R. Freeman
Winchester
Metropolita Water Board
CG. A. Allen
Worcester
Freeman
Allen
Commonwealth
Europe
Liquor Fines Latest in State Raid Court
Eight hundred ninety dollars in liquor fines were imposed in today's police court following raids by the Law and Order League in Hinsdale and Walpole. Hinsdale dealers Worden Bros W J Crans P P Woodbury Jones and OBri received fines totaling 6382.34 dollars. Wasp dealers named were C C Davis N A Wheel George E Sherman and Martin Malong.
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Keenhe
N. H
Law and Order League
Hinsdale
Walpole
Hinsale Deers
Worden Bros
W. J. Cran
P. P
Italian worker stabs fellow employee over rubber boots
In Bridgeport Connecticut on January 30 Mic Bocelli, an Italian laborer for Consolidated Road, stabbed Leonard Manniero twice in the arm after a quarrel over a pair of rubber boots. One wound nearly reached the heart.
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Sridgeport
Conn
Mic Bocelli
Mil
Consolidated Road
Leonard Manniero
Boston & Maine enlarges city ticket office in Boston
The Boston & Maine railroad expands its city ticket operations at 322 Washington Street opposite the South Church. After Feb 1 the newly renovated office becomes the largest and most convenient in the city with modern appointments designed to speed patron business.
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Boston City
Boston & Maine Railroad
Washington Street
South Church
N. Y
Boston & Maine
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Lane
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Royal Barcains
Hale Price
Standard 395
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