Mrs Nation’s Rival Wrecks Saloons in Kansas Raid
A band of WCTU women led by Mrs Sheriff of Danville Kansas wrecked four saloons in Anthony with smashed plate glass and spilled liquor. No arrests made. The raid followed late night preparations and prompted ruinous chaos as youths were briefly jailed. The assault was praised in some press as a temperance protest.
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Anthony, Kan
Carrie Nation
Danville
Kan
Anthony
Harper County
Sheriff
Mrs Nation Forms 46 Woman Volunteers to Wipe Saloons
Carrie Nation organized a band of forty six women to aid in closing cheap saloons. The group signed pledges at a mass meeting in the Presbyterian Church and will follow Nation's lead on short notice. They will proceed despite the W.C.T.U. order but will warn before any violence.
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Peka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Mrs Nation’s Liquor Store Rampage
A dramatic account depicts Mrs Nation wrecking a liquor store with fiery vandalism. She shatters mirrors and bars, spills bitters, smashes glasses, ruptures cases, scatters lunch, dumps lemons, and destroys bar tools. The scene conveys chaotic destruction across the saloon interior.
Boston Board Tightens Hotel Licenses In 1901 Sweep
Clarks LST Robert F. Clark explains an ultimatum against second class hotels after May 1901 license revocations. Board seeks to curb improperly run hotels while noting larger establishments spared. Several smaller hotel proprietors deny notices of nonrenewal. impact spans vast investments and staff.
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Robert F. Clark
Board of Police
Post
Clark
Boston
Risteen
Fred 8. Risteen
Copley Square
South End
Robbery in Melrose injures cook at hospital
Miss Anna Boyce, a Melrose Hospital cook, was assaulted and robbed on Foster street around 11:30 PM. A citizen aided her to the hospital and police were notified. A suspect, described as 5 feet 10 inches, 30 years old, in a light overcoat, was arrested in Malden. John T. Bacchus, of Cross stable, faces arraignment.
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Melrose
Anna Boyce
Melrose Hospital
Foster Street
John T. Bacchus
Malden
Cross Stable
Cedar Street
Former St Martin residents host Tremont Hall ball in aid of church fund
Former residents of St. Martin's Nova Scotia held a ball at Tremont Hall to raise funds for rebuilding St Martin's Catholic church after last summer's forest fires. Michael Powers gave the welcome address.
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St. Martin's
N. B
Tremont Hall
Michael Powers
Roxbury Military Society Holds Tenth Annual Dinner
At the Norfolk House last evening the Roxbury Military Historical Society held its tenth annual dinner. Seventy five members were present with William M. Olin secretary of State presiding. Attending guests included Hosea M. Knowlton attorney general Silas A. Barton senior vice commander of the G A R Massachusetts Councillor A A Maxwell the Rev Frederick W Hamilton and W W Davis.
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Norfolk House
Roxbury Military Historical Society
William M. Olin
Hosea M. Knowlton
Silas A. Barton
Massachusetts
A. A. Maxwell
Frederick W. Hamilton
D. D
W. W. Davis
BC Class of '94 Boston College Dinner at Parker House
The annual dinner of the class of 1994 in Boston was held at the Parker House. James A. Dorsey presided and toasts were given by John J. Burke Albert KE Mc Donald the Rev. David F. Regan the Rev. Francis H. Houston Owen A. Davis the Rev. John F. Flood John H. Leonard and John C. Johnson. An original poem was read by Rev. Joseph F. Maher and songs were contributed by Rev. George Reardon and Dr. Michael W. White.
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Boston College
Parker House
James A. Dorsey
John J. Burke
Albert Ke, McDonald
David F. Regan
Francis H. Houston
Owen A. Davis
John F. Flood
John H. Leonard
John C. Johnson
Joseph F. Maher
George Reardon
Michael W. White
Woman Tries to Thaw Pipes Ends Up Fire With Loss
Mrs Margaret Beggs of 18 South Martin Street Charlestown attempted to thaw frozen water pipes and started a fire that damaged the building with losses estimated around $b.
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Margaret Beggs
South Martin Street
Charlestown
Fosburg case grips Pittsfield as police withhold evidence
Chief Nicholson remains silent over the Fosburg case as the Fosburg family's New York counsel prepares to defend their son. Authorities cite major disclosed clues including a brown derby hat once tied to a former tenant and muddy shoe imprints. A physician arrived late, and a witness connected to neighbors has provided key conversations. The public eye stays fixed while the grand jury indictment details stay unreleased.
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Pittsfield
Nicholson
Fosburg
New York
Astor House
Hibbard
Fosburgs
W. W. Schofield
Dalton
Schofield
Fosbury
Fosburgs Leave Town Amid Happy Farewell
New York dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Fosburg departed the city tonight amid a cheerful mood. Fosburg stated there was never any trouble between them, underscoring a peaceful separation.
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R. L. Fosburg
New York
Footprints and Scene Diagram in Fosburg Murder Case
District authorities dispute elder Fosburg’s gun and match claims. Police say the crime occurred near midnight with burglars fleeing after a fatal shot. Fosburg defends family innocence and questions manslaughter indictment while urging readers to review Gardner’s statement.
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Gardner
Best Pleads Not Guilty in Saugus Murder Case
John C. Best, charged with the murder of George E. Bailey at Breakheart Hill Farm, Saugus on Oct. 8, 1900, appeared in Superior Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty. Justice Sherman assigned Lynn attorneys James H. Sisk and Nathan A. D. Clark. Mary A. Lewis, 28, of 16 East Lenox Street, was arrested for allegedly stealing money and a card case from Charles Waterman on Gainsbury Street.
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Salem
John C. Best
George E. Bailey
Breakheart Hill Farm
Saugus
Superior Criminal Court
Woodbury
Pailey
Sherman
James H. Sisk
Nathan A. D. Clark
Lynn
Best
Waterman
Mary A. Lewis
East Lenox Street
Charles Waterman
Gainsbury Street
Royal Funeral Preparations Across Coast and Fleet
Archbishops and bishops will conduct the funeral service at St George's Chapel with a 2 PM start. Crowds gather as the royal procession moves from Cowes to Spithead with battleships and ships of the royal flotilla. The Queen’s body travels on the Alberta escorted by naval formations while Emperor William and other royals attend in port.
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Ivdison
Edison
Murray
Canterbury
Winchester
Windsor
York
Oxford
St. George’s Chapel
Fton
Portsmouth
Eigh
Cowes
Alberta
Victoria and Albert
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Osborne
Hohenzollern
William
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Trinity Pier
Isle of Wight
Royal Yachts
Duke of York
Kings Reach London In Crowned Diplomatic Visit
The Duke of Sparta and the Grand Duke of Baden arrived at Victoria Station at five after a greeting by Prince Charles and royal aides. They then moved to Marlborough House as part of a high level royal reception. King Carlos I of Portugal and his suite arrived at noon and went to Buckingham Palace for formal introductions.
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London
Greece
Duke of
Sparta
Grand Duke of
Baden
Victoria Station
Charles of
Denmark
Marlborough House
Carlos I
Portugal
Buckingham Palace
King signs proclamation suspending Saturday business in UK
At a privy council meeting the King ordered a four to five hour Saturday shutdown across the United Kingdom. Restaurants and saloons will close and some afternoon newspapers may not publish on Saturday.
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London
Privy Council
United Kingdom
Proclamation Triggers Mixed Cheers in Cork
Crowds in Cork on January 30 react to the King Edward VII proclamation with widespread cheer while nearby Governor Kruger and General Dewet receive applause from a section of onlookers. Overall mood remains good natured.
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Cork
King Edward VII
Court House
Mr. Kruger
General Dewet
deadly interlude in North End room murder slayings
In a North End room a fatal melee left Carrado dead from neck knife wounds after a fight among seven Italians. Falla Zarrella Cristi and Lepore are detained with others as police question who wielded the knife and where it vanished.
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Carrado
Raffaelli Falla
Luigia Cristi
Guisep Zarrella
Zarrella
Faila
Pasquale Longo
Vilemena Lepore
Failh
Harris
Canny Place
Webster Avenue
Carzado
Cristi
Faiia
Faita
Memorial services planned at Boston churches for Queen's funeral
British societies’ committee set memorials in Boston churches for the Queen’s funeral on Feb 2. Services include Chabei Sholom at 7:45 p.m. and multiple churches at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., with 5 p.m. Harvard memorial at Appleton Chapel. Admission is free at first, tickets required for later services. doors open at 7 p.m. with 7:55 p.m. general admission for unticketed.
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Boston
British Societies’ Committee
Exchange Club
Chabei Sholom
Union Park Street
Samuel Hirschberg
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bowdoin Street
West End
Episcopal Trinity
E. Winchester Donald
St. Matthew’s
South Boston
Albert IX. George
St. Stephen’s
St. Stephen Street
Back Bay
C. H. Brent
Congregational
New Old South
Copley Square
Reven Thomas
Brookline
Baptist—First Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Clarendon Street
George C. Lorimer
Vremont Temple
Presbyterian
Arlington Street
Tennyson
Lewis S. Thompson
Pardon Granted Thompson After Governor Crane’s Recommendation
Supporters praised the pardon as justice for Thompson, crediting Governor Crane and the Governor's Council. The statement cited Thompson's clean record, prior good character, and five years served, with State Detective Neal and former Worcester County District Attorney Herbert Parker noted for backing the exoneration.
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William A. Thompson
Brd
New York
Crane
William Aphy
Case
Herbert Parker
Worcester County
Neal
Hhe
Christians Fight Bill To Abolish Christian Science
At Albany hearing on Bell's bill to abolish Christian Science care speakers from New York and supporters say the measure targets religious freedom. About 600 attend as critics condemn the bill as a doctor’s trust attack. Dr Mary Walker argues faith in Jesus remains.
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Albany
New York
Assman Bell
W. Lathrop
Speaks
Christian Science
Case Board of Health
Mary Walker
Jesus
St James's Council Ball marks third anniversary celebration
Knights of St James held a council ball at Odds Hall for about 200 couples starting at 9 pm. Grand Knight J J Baker led the grand march followed by Deputy Knight John Foley and other dignitaries. Guests included Dennis Keehan Prendergast John Ford Senator W T Aize Representative Mackey and doctors Cool Larkin Crowle McAdams among others.
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St. James
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