Parker House clerk charged in hotel embezzlement case
Fletcher Barker a 30 year old Medford room clerk is missing after alleged thefts from Parker House guests. Warrant accuses him of stealing 1225 with larger sums feared. Pinkertons and Inspector Abbott chase leads while family defends his innocence and seeks support for Barker's wife and child. Barker had worked at the hotel about a year and may have fled to California.
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Parker House
Fletcher Barker
Main Street
Medford
Barker
California
H. H.terrell
Post
Walter Abbott
Watts
Greenfield
Dennison Manufacturing Company
South Framingham
Russian Vessel Seizes Ardova After Firing Across Bows
Port Said dispatch reports Russian volunteer fleet steamer Smolensk firing three blank shots at the British steamer Ardova from New York. When ignored, two loaded shots hit. Ardova seized, crew transferred to Smolensk. Ardova to be sent to Suez. release expected under Russia's new order.
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Russia
Port Said
Smolensk
Ardova
New York
Suez
Smith
Manila
Red Sea
Fall River Gates Open Today in Strike Battle
Fall River reports mill gates to open for work tomorrow with non union operatives expected to aid in breaking the strike. Strike leaders say enough workers may not run any mill among 80 affected. John Golden warns operatives away from mills. arbitration discussed but bitterness runs deep. Border City mills face likely break in ranks.
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Fall River
John Golden
United Textile Workers of America
Manufacturers’ Association
Border City
Bedford Street
Berlin man surrenders after jealous murder in New Hampshire
John Green admitted shooting Mrs. Spurgeon Lockhart 30, wife of a West Milan prominent citizen, in a jealous rage influenced by a drug she gave him. Witnesses vanished, Green’s confession is sole evidence. He attempted self harm after the shooting, then surrendered in Berlin. No formal charge yet.
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Berlin
N. H
Spurgeon Lockhart
West Milan
John Green
Green
Mrs. Lockhart
Lockhart
Milan
Por Further Stories on the Fall River Strike
The notice signals continuation of Fall River strike reporting with additional stories to follow on page 8. It points readers to seek further updates and coverage in the newspaper.
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Fall River
Boston editor dies in New Hampshire
Francis R. B. Eaton editor of the Boston Journal in 1880 and later on the editorial staff of the Boston Advertiser died in Manchester New Hampshire at age 79 He served as a director of the First National Bank and as vice president of the Merrimack River Savings Bank He was a native of Candia New Hampshire.
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Manchester
N. H
Francis RB. Eaton
Boston Journal
Boston Advertiser
First National Bank
Merrimack River Savings Bank
Candia
Distress After Eating Relieved by Sanford’s Ginger
A reader reports relief from digestive distress after using Sanford’s Ginger. The note credits the remedy for easing discomfort following meals and suggests continued use as directed. No medical claims are made beyond personal experience.
Riot on South Boston Flats ends in raid and clashes
Riot in South Boston yesterday noon as Station 6 police battled a crowd at the Commonwealth flats. Captain Wescott ordered a raid on gaming, 12 men captured and lodged, several officers injured, warrants expected for others involved in attempting to free prisoners and gaming.
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Boston
Wescott
Commonwealth Flats
Sanford
Edward Shine
James Hanrahan
James J. Shaw
James Coyne
John Johnson
Emery Yarngle
Benjamin Anthony
James Goft
W. T. Lahey
Dennis Canty
Michael Cronin
Timothy Kenneally
Mothers Seek Runaway Girls in South End
Two mothers, Nellie Linscott of Brookline and Katie McDonough of South Boston, seek their 17 year old daughters who ran away. They went to Station 4 last night asking Lt. Ritter to help locate and restrain their daughters for a period.
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South End
Station 4
Lieutenant Ritter
Nellie Linscott
Robinson Street
Brookline
Katie McDonough
Tudor Street
South Boston
Linscott
McDonough
Cloudy Forecast For Boston Area Mon Day
The forecast calls for cloudy skies over Boston and nearby areas on Monday and Tuesday. expect parity cloudiness with little or no sunshine and no precipitation indicated. Weather outlook emphasizes muted conditions across the greater Boston region.
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Boston
Vicinity
Sanford's Ginger for Dyspepsia Quickens Circulation
Sanford's Ginger is advertised as a remedy for dyspepsia that speeds circulation and aids digestion, described in promotional text as a stomach-friendly tonic. The note emphasizes its energizing effects and general health benefits for digestion.
Russian Cruisers To Quit The Red Sea
Orders sent to volunteer fleet steamers St Petersburg and Smolensk to refrain from interfering with foreign shipping. They are to join the Baltic fleet and be replaced by ordinary warships. The Russian consul in Suez plans to charter an Egyptian steamer to convey orders to quit the Red Sea forthwith.
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Red Sea
ST. Petersburg
Smolensk
Suez
Scandia Released at Port Said Under Russian Crew
On July 24 the Hamburg American Line steamer Scandia was released at Port Said. The Russian crew that manned her has landed and will proceed to Odessa by the next mail boat. The Scandia awaits orders from her owners.
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Scandia
Odessa
Japanese Victory Report From Tahouitong
A Niuchwang dispatch says the Saturday battle at Tahouitong six miles away ended in Japanese success. Refugees report nine Japanese gunboats from Port Arthur at Tahtingshan near Niu Chwang.
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Tahouitong
Tientsin
Niuchwang
Port Arthur
Tahtingshan
Smolensk Arrives at Jeddah and Sails Onward
The Russian volunteer fleet steamer Smolensk arrived at Jidda today, took a pilot aboard, and departed immediately, signaling a swift coastwise movement through the port.
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Jedda
Arabia
Smolensk
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