Spalding Held in 5000 Bail for Larceny Charge
H. B. Spalding, employed as bookkeeper at Washburn Credit Company, waived examination and is held in 5000 bail for the grand jury on charges of stealing 2500. Previously he faced embezzlement charges in New Orleans and Boston, serving about three and a half years after a 1895 arrest, then working in Worcester and later at Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Spalding
Washburn Credit Company
Spalding
New Orleans
Boston
Wheeler, Blodgett & Co
Judge Emmons Considers Burns for Sergeant Post
Judge Emmons praised Patrolman Harry P. Burns during a visit to Station 3 noting Burns set a record by arresting 42 drunks and one thief over a weekend. The judge said promotions will consider efficient officers, so Burns appears poised for a sergeant role when an opening occurs.
Judge Imposes Four Months In Lockup For Policy Playing
Judge Hardy in the Superior Criminal Court sentenced Slung Gee to four months in the House of Correction for a first offense of policy playing. Assistant DA Sughrue urged a severe penalty against the pervasively fraudulent practice, while ex Judge Dewey argued a $50 fine sufficed for first offenses. The judge did not accept that view, leaving the longer confinement intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Superior Criminal Court
Slung Gee
Happy Celestial
House of Correction
Sughrue
Dewey
Six Die From Heat In New York City and Brooklyn
On July 9 six deaths from heat were reported in New York City and six in Brooklyn, with about forty prostrations. It was the hottest day in two years, reaching 94 degrees by 4 p.m., driving residents to rooftops, beaches, or trolley rides for relief amid severe suffering, especially among children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Four Killed by Express Near Cincinnati Collision
A westbound Pennsylvania train struck a wagon eight miles from Cincinnati killing four, fatally injuring three and seriously injuring two. Robert Copenhagen, his wife and two children. a neighbor's daughter. and four boarders were in the wagon. The driver blew the whistle too late to avert disaster as the wagon halted on the track. Grace Copenhagen and William Poole died, while Mrs Copenhagen, William Booth, and an unnamed man were fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Robert Copenhagen
Childrn
Redcomb Junction
Madisonville
William Booth
Charles Johnson
William Poole
Grace
Scow Breaks Water Main In East Cambridge
A scow broke a 12 inch water main crossing the grand canal causing mud to flow from faucets in parts of East Cambridge. Water department offices logged numerous complaints as gates were adjusted and supply rerouted. Pipes later clogged with mud but service expected to resume within days.
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East Cambridge
Grand Canal
Water Department
Deserted Wife Describes Destitute Husband Missing
A Haverhill couple married six months ago, William J. Hanlon, 27, disappeared June 20 after taking his salary and belongings. Mrs. Hanlon, staying with her sister at 94 Hammond Street Roxbury, reports destitution and seeks answers. Hanlon, last known in Lynn, had ties to New York and Harney Bros. in West Lynn.
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William J. Hanlon
Haverhill
Union Street
Lynn
Hanlon
Harney Bros
West Lynn
New York
Hammond Street
Roxbury
Crane Leaves Oyster Bay for Home
Former Governor Winthrop Murray Crane of Massachusetts, who stayed with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill, departed Oyster Bay for home after a discussion with the President on pending government matters and the next year's national campaign in which Crane is expected to play a key role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
L.il
Winthrop Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Crane
Reception at Craigie House For Teachers Hosts Miss Longfellow
Miss Alice Longfellow daughter of the poet hosted a reception for teachers at the Craigie House every room opened for viewing by the curious.
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Alice Longfellow
Craigie House
Prisoners Halt Suicide Try At Brighton Police Station
A man named Eugene Hayes, living near Malone's yard off Corey Street, nearly hanged himself by his overalls in a Brighton jail cell before midnight. Lieutenant O'Neill intervened, cutting him down. Hayes, arrested for assaulting his wife earlier, was treated after a liquor influence and pronounced not in immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
O’nell
Eugene Hayes
Malone
Corey Street
Hayes
Cambridge Marriage Record Shatters June Count
In Cambridge 176 marriages were recorded in June, the highest tally in history for the university city. Clergymen express disbelief at the surge, while City Clerk Brandon is surprised. Miss Alice Spencer Geddes quips that her sisters won’t believe men until they are married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Spencer Geddes
Cambridge Press
Eliot
Cambridge
University City
Brandon
Geddes
Post
Revision committee named by Bates
Governor Bates announced yesterday afternoon as the committee to revise the laws relating to the relation of capital and labor the following gentlemen Carroll D. Wright of Worcester chairman Henry Sterling of Medford representative of employees Royal Robbins of Beverly representative of employers Professor Wavis R. Dewey of Brookline and William M. Osgood of Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Carroll D. Wright
Worcester
Henry Sterling
Medford
Royal Robbins
Beverly
Wavis R. Dewey
Brookline
William M. Osgood
Lowell
Charge Against Coal Company Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday against the Thomas & Pike Coal Company of 498 Albany Street for 35 505 81. Peale Peacock Kerr of New York claim unpaid bills for two cargoes on the barges Haverford and Emilie totaling 47 505 81 with interest. The petition alleges transfer of assets to hinder creditors and payments to International Trust Company of Boston prior to insolvency. No statement available from Thomas & Pike officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomase & Pike Coal Company
Albany Street
Peale, Peacock & Kerr
New York
Thomas & Pike Company
Haverford
Emilie
Pike Company
International Trust Company of
Boston
Trust Company
Post
Boston Man Secures High Rank in Mystic Shrine
Saratoga New York July 9 The Imperial Council Mystic Shrine will meet at Atlantic City in 1904 Governor Green of Dallas Texas was elected imperial protentate and B W Rowell of Boston Massachusetts imperial recorder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
Atlantic City
Governor Green
Dallas
Tex
B. W. Rowell
Boston
Mass
Imperial Recorder
Kramer Wins Ten-Mile National Championship at Velodrome
Frank Kramer captured the ten mile national championship at Hartford Velodrome with a 23 17 time. W S Fenn finished second, Iver Lawson third, and John Bedell fourth, while Walter Bargett of Buffalo won the half mile handicap from the 40 yard mark with a 1 04 3-5 time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Frank Kramer
W. S. Fenn
Iver Lawson
John Bedell
Walter Bargett
Buffalo
Menus Bedell
Lynnbrook
L. I
Krebs
Reception for Catholic Union Teachers in Washington Street Rooms
A reception for the Catholic Union teachers was hosted last night in Boston at Washington Street and Worcester Square. Guests included Miss Margaret Haley of Chicago and other education leaders from several cities. The event honored democratic ideals amid remarks on autocracy and authority in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union of Boston
Washington Street
Worcester Square
Julia E. Duff
Boston School Committee
Margaret Haley
Chicago
Louise Kilbourne
Dr. Gallivan
South Boston
Margaret Mellyn
Normal School
Nellie Murphy
Lewis School
Haley
Eliot
Butler
Boston
Federation
Gleason
School Board of
Providence
R. I
Jordan
Minneapolis
Callahan
Holyoke
Kendall
Indianapolis
Cook
van Sickle
J. H. Rockwell
Boston College
Louis S. Walsh
F. X. Dolan
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Jordan Marsh CO
Summer Street
Chase
Sam A. Beckhard & Co
Parker House
Chipman Bros
Washington
State Streets
Beckhard and Chipman
Sennetts
Mackinaws
Merchant Tailoring Section
Jordan Marsh
Norfolk
Medina
Tremont St
Tremont Street
Express
Miss Longfellow
Kramer
Catholic Union
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