Boston Man Charles Berry Returns to Face Embezzlement Charge
Charles F. Berry, a Boston man, returned from Chile to confront a $300,000 embezzlement case. He says crooks lured him into bad investments, left him destitute abroad, and that his wife and daughter kept him from starving while he contemplated prison rather than life as a hunted outcast. He plans to plead guilty and seek mercy.
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Charles F. Berry
Boston
Berry
Jeana
Moran
Chili
Nevada
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Tit
Eat heavy foods slow mental work urges during digestion
A note advises heaviness in meals lowers brain function. It recommends Apuero with cream for breakfast and lunch to maintain a clear head all day.
Water Works Convention Opens in Boston With record attendance
The 26th annual American Water Works Association meeting began in Boston with over 700 delegates, the highest turnout since 1885. Exhibits showcased purification and distribution apparatus as officials from across the nation gathered to discuss water supply improvements and typhoid prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Water Works Association
Boston
Rogers Hall
Pacific
J. A. Tilden
Draper
Commonwealth
W. T. Sedgwick
New England Water Works Association
Pritchett
Technology
Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
Eliot
Sedgwick
Warrant Out to Pursue and Detain John D Rockefeller
Findlay Ohio July 10 a warrant for John D Rockefeller rests with Hancock County sheriff. The information affidavit filed in Probate Court accuses Rockefeller of violating anti trust laws by forming and maintaining an oil monopoly. The warrant orders capture or pursuit anywhere in the state and keeping him for court action.
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Findlay
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Hancock County
David
Rockefeller
Banker
Probate
Douglas visit denial erupts over Dem Governor bid
Mayor Fitzgerald and Democratic Chair Josiah Quincy deny a Brockton visit to ex Governor Douglas last week and any push for him as the Democratic candidate against John Moran. Quincy insists no one from the state committee sought Douglas or influenced nominations and cites no August meeting date.
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Fitazgerald
William Il.douglas
Brockton
John B. Moran
Douglas
Josiah Quincy
Democratic State Committee
Moran
Quincy
Quincey
Fitzgerald
Republic
Montello
Mr. Quincy
State Committee
Governor Guild to inspect Foxboro Asylum for Inebriates
Governor Guild will visit the Foxboro Asylum for Inebriates with council members and advisers to inspect the institution. Attorney Henry C. Long has alleged cruelty, adding interest to the visit. Attendants being held for the Norfolk County grand jury bear on the matter.
Whip Club Indorses Moran for Governor in City Meeting
The Whip Club, a powerful city political-social group, endorsed John B. Moran for Governor at a Hotel Woodcock gathering. New members elected as future Whips include Senator Edward Logan and Senator Grosvenor of Swampscott, Miah Murray, William Pierce, William Gartland, and George Russeau. Logan also backed for Congress in the 10th district and James F. Powers for the South Boston Board of Aldermen. The club follows the Gridiron Club model with the motto Be on the level.
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Whip Club
John B. Moran
Hotel Woodcock
Moran
Edward T. Logan
Grosvenor
Swampscott
Miah Murray
William Pierce
William Gartland
George Russeau
Bartlett Declines Nomination Talk on a Hot Day
General Charles W. Bartlett, Democratic standard bearer last fall, dodges questions about seeking renomination saying it is too hot to talk politics. He may join the Democratic field day at Squantum next Saturday afternoon. Rumors swirl about renomination for Governor Douglas or a nomination for Charles S. Hamlin amid party maneuvering.
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Charles W. Bartlett
Democracy
Bartlett
Squantum
Quincy
Gaston
Friends
Moran
Democratic Party
State Committee
Douglas
Charles S. Hamlin
Boston Terra- Novian Association Outing at Bass Point
The Boston Terra- Novian Association plans its annual outing at Bass Point on July 18 with a possible guest appearance by Newfoundland attorney general Sir Edward Morris. A baseball game between married and single men is set as a day feature.
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Boston Terra- Novian Association
Bass Point
Edward Morris
Newfoundland
Boston
Bancroft Camp to Elect Officers Tonight
Major-General William A. Bancroft Camp 10 U S W V will meet at Cambridge Hall 631 Massachusetts Avenue this evening to elect officers and muster recruits in a local gathering.
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Bancroft Camp
William, A. Bancroft
Cambridge Hall
Massachusetts Avenue
Callahan Faces Oust as Moon Island Foreman
Efforts mount to replace Timothy F Callahan who has led Moon Island division of the sewer for 18 years since 1888. Benjamin Dorsey of Ward 24 backs by John J Hoar seeks the job with Mayor to personally inspect Moon Island. foreman salary is 1800 dollars annually.
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Timothy F. Callahan
Moon Island
Sewer Department
Callahan
Benjamin Dorsey
Fitzgerald
John J. Hoar
Dorsey
Foresters Companions to Install Officers in Somerville
Circle Pride of Somerville 566 Companions of the Foresters of America completed a biennial election naming Chief companion Mrs A Jacobs sub-chief Mrs H Commes right guard B F Barton left guard B W Bowdlear inside guard Miss I Goeltz outside guard Miss Kalleway recording secretary Mrs D Avery trustee J Jacobs The officers will be installed tomorrow night.
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Circle Pride of
Somerville
Companions of the Foresters of America
A. Jacobs
H. Commes
B. F. Barton
B. W. Bowdlear
Workman Killed in Holyoke Paper Mill
Leonard Twitchell aged 22 was killed today at the American Writing Paper Company mill in Holyoke. He slipped and fell into a machine in the machine room causing instantaneous death by a broken neck.
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Holyoke
Leonard Twitchell
American Writing Paper Company
Twitchell
Boston Officials Accept Lawrence Invite to Canobie Lake Outing
Lawrence city government invites Boston officials to Canobie Lake Park on July 18 for a repeat of prior exchanges of hospitality. Boston agrees to attend, following a history of banquets balls and speeches and a vetoed plan years ago by then mayor.
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Lawrence
Boston
Canobie Lake Park
Canobie Lake
Collins
Two Swimmers Rescue Man Off Central Wharf
Joseph Dunbar of 13 Hecla street fell from Central wharf into the water in sight of bystanders. John Maretta dived from a barge to aid and Mario Gallini also swam to help. John Allen and others pulled Dunbar to the dock after securing a rope around his waist.
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Central Wharf
Joseph Dunbar
Hecla Street
John Maretta
Dunbar
Mario Gallini
John Allen
United Fruit Company
Favorite Prescription for Women Praised by Dr Pierce
A promotional feature extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as safe for women, with known formula, no alcohol, and endorsed by medical writers. It claims cures for many female ailments, warns against alcoholic tonics, and invites free letters to Dr. Pierce at the Buffalo institute. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pellets and the Common Sense Medical Adviser with offer details.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
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Boston Society of Civil Engineers
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M. O. Leighton
F. A. W. Davis
George A. Soper
G. H. Robertson
Yarmouth
G. W. Fuller
H. F. Dunham
Wonderland
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New England Association
Brunswick
Milwaukee
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Jos. Gahm & Son
Ributers
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Purchase St
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Gov. Guild and Council
Foxboro Institution
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Underberg Boonekamp
U. S
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