Debs Bonds Set in Contempt Case Across July 2
Debs Howard Kelcher and Rogers posted seven thousand dollar bonds per person in the contempt and indictment cases tied to the railway union. Judge Woods pressed for connection to interstate stoppage while William Fitzgerald and William Skakel joined as sureties. Debs promised more evidence for upcoming fall indictments and stated the union grows stronger as a director board meeting looms.
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Chicago
Debs
Howard, Kelcher
Rogers
United States
Edward Walker
Woods
Grosscup
Erwin
Pullman
Howard
Kelcher
Santa Fe Railroad
William Fitzgerald
William Skakel
American Railway Union
President appoints commissioners for interstate railroad disputes
The President announced the commissioners to investigate controversies among certain railroad employees. John D. Kernan of New York and Nicholas B. Worthington of Peoria, Illinois are named, with one Illinois citizen required by law. The commission covers main railroads and related issues connected with the disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll D. Wright
John D. Kernan
Nicholas E. Worthington
Washingt
Atute
New York
Nicholas B. Worthington
Peoria
Ill
Illinois
Smashed Pullman Windows in Prairie Ave Home
About a dozen large plate glass windows at George M. Pullman residence on Prairie avenue and eighteenth street were smashed by stones thrown by Simon Reskins a Russian at 7 40 this morning. Reskins offered no resistance when seized and was handed to police. He cursed the United States government and Pullman claiming work had been barred and that Pullman would hear more of him. He later said he was a tailor with no work for a year. The Pullman family is in the East, with servants occupying the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George M. Pullman
Prairie Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Simon Reskins
Reskins
Pullman
Dexter Plans Grand Opera House Theatre at Fitchburg Station
A. H. Dexter of the Grand Opera House outlines ambitious plans for a new venue at Fitchburg station. He envisions a balcony around three sides enabling indoor meetings, a movable stage, a 300 by 100 foot exterior area with a riverfront promenade, a central aquarium, trees, plants, and a concert band. Dexter aims to make the site one of the nation’s greatest amusement theatres and expects to start work by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dexter
Grand Opera House
Fitchburg Station
Mr. Dexter
Charles River
Dexter
Persotar
Kiralfy
London
Pilgrim Fathers Picnic At Bass Point Draws 180
Over 180 jolly members journeyed to Bass Point for an annual picnic. The Boston harbor sail entertained picnickers. Activities included athletic field events refereed by Charles H. White. Joseph Harrington won the potato race. Marrington won the sack race. Gus Oliver and Joe Dexter captured the three legged race. Evening dances followed before the return to Boston at six.
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Pilgrim Fathers
Bass Point
Boston
Charles H. White
Joseph Harrington
Marrington
Gus Oliver
Joe Dexter
Dr Myron Br Leclerque Specialist in Brain Diseases
Dr Myron Br Leclerque is identified as a specialist in diseases of the brain and nervous system. Residence at 278 Boylston Street is noted. The brief entry records his professional title and address.
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Myron BR. Leclerque
Boylston Street
Fierce Fight in North Main Street Feared Murder Case
Lawrence Egan of Boston was fatally stabbed by Phil Coyle in a crowded North End shop district. Egan, stabbed twice in the chest and once in the back, was moved to Rhode Island Hospital in critical condition. Coyle fled, was later arrested, and will be held pending word on Egan’s condition.
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Providence
R. I
Lawrence Egan
Boston
North End
Phil Coyle
Egan
Rhode Island Hospital
North Main Street
Coyle
Cooke
Ex-Road Commissioner Thomas H Sullivan near death in cholera scare
Thinks it cholera in New Haven as ex-Road Commissioner Thomas H Sullivan lies between life and death. Doctors say symptoms resemble Asiatic cholera with one specialist noting saline infusion saved his life. recovery now seen as likely, while uncertainty remains about the exact diagnosis.
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New Haven
Thomas H. Sullivan
M. A. Cremin
Reilly
Russell
Yale Medical School
Sullivan
Gloucester fisherman Foley Arrested in Boston Case
Patrick J. Foley, a Gloucester fisherman and trusted employee of Captain McLeod on the schooner General Mortis, was arrested in Boston yesterday by a police inspector. He reportedly spent money freely and failed to return after collecting a $100 bill on July 10. Foley was brought back to Boston and will be arraigned in Municipal Court this morning.
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Patrick J. Foley
Gloucester
Boston
Foley
Captain McLeod
Senate committees backs union admission for Arizona and New Mexico
The Senate committee on Territories ordered a favorable report on admitting the territories of Arizona and New Mexico to statehood this morning. The bill follows the general approach used for Utah’s admission.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Dr Francis W Reid M D Boston London Physician Ad
Francis W Reid M D based in London Massachusetts lists expertise in heart and lung disorders and general nervous debility. Specializes in primary consultation free and invites country patients to request symptom list from Warren Street Roxbury Boston.
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Francis W. Reid
London
United States
Metropolitan Provident Dispensary Co
Enggs
Boston
Warren St
Dale St
Roxbury
Masa
Labor leaders weigh plan to consolidate unions nationwide
Bishop questions need for new union while many Boston labor spokesmen favor consolidation aimed at absorbing Knights of Labor and American Federation of Labor and excluding railroads. Key figures including John F. O Sullivan Michael Bishop James Dolan and J E McCarthy argue varied support and caution. Opposition stems from Knights of Labor members who resist unification.
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Boston
National Labor Union
Joseph R. Buchanan
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
American Railway Union
John F. O'Sullivan
Post
K. of L
Chicago
Michael J. Bishop
James P. Dolan
Building Trades Council
J. E. McCarthy
The
Workman's Political League
Dolan
Bishop
Elderly man struck by express team at South and Beach
John Davis, 76, of 69 Ocean Street, was knocked down by an American Express Co express team at the corner of South and Beach yesterday forenoon. He suffered a fractured left arm, a dislocated left shoulder, and bruises. the driver left without inquiry and police may pursue the matter. Davis's injuries are not expected to require a long confinement.
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John Davis
Ocean Street
American Express Company
South
Beach Streets
Mr. Davis
Fatal steamer accident at Bath sinks escort boat victim
The steamer Viwornd carrying about 200 excursionists struck a hidden rock near Bath Maine, crippling its propeller and feed pipe. Telegraph operator George S. Hatch of Boston fell overboard and drowned as the boat and passengers reached the shore after a frightful ordeal. The helmsman had misjudged the buoy marking the rock. Hatch’s body was being sought.
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Bath
Richmond
Heron’s Island
George SE. Hatch
Boston
Kennedy
Hatch
Mirthful Hibernian gathering in Carroll Hall Boston
Mirth and merriment marked a Hibernian night hosted by Division 4 A O H in Carroll Hall Boston with President Francis Cassidy opening the meeting and delivering an eloquent address. Officers present included J A Connell Patrick Gillespie John J O Grady and John Carroll. Members and visitors spoke on Hibernianism and its noble objects. Extempore addresses songs and recitations closed the event.
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Patrick McManamy
Peter Flynn
John J. Hartnett
Patrick O'Driscoll
Timothy Crowley
Patrick J. O’connor
John Waters
Garret Barrington
Samuel J. Livingston
Patrick Boyd
John Connors
Mortimer O'Sullivan
John Barrett
David J. White
John J. Dolan
John O’carroll
Michael O’flanagan
Timothy Murphy
M. J. Kelley
P. J. Murphy
Patrick O'Connor
John Lynch
James Kenny
John O’leary
John T. Kelly
John Dolan
Patrick McGeever
Roxbury
Patrick Sarsfield Quinn
Peter O’kelly
J. M. Grainey
M. J. Mellody
John T. Moakley
Hibernians
Patrick J. O'Connor
P. S. Quinn
D. B. McSweeney
John J. O’grady
Patrick Gillespie
Peter O'Kelly
Fireman Falls From Engine. Ribs Crushed in Boston Suburb
H. O. Davis aged 23 living at 238 Eighth Street South Boston a fireman for the New York and New England Railroad Company was on the running board of an engine when he fell yesterday afternoon breaking two ribs.
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H. O. Davis
Eighth Street
South
Boston
New York & New England Railroad Company
American Wringer Co. Advertises 122 and Broadway
The American Wringer Co. lists address at 122 Broadway extension city as manufacturers of wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. It offers repair of all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders. Telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Fatal burn tragedy in South Boston child and brother save
Five year old Katie Moynahan fatally burned by a house fire caused by a match sparked dress. Brother Daniel Moynahan rushed to her aid, extinguished flames and saved parts of her clothing while both mother and child suffered injuries. Doctors treated the family at City Hospital as the mother’s illness worsened and the child’s condition remained critical.
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Katie Moynahan
Daniel Moynahan
Athens Street
Boston
Galvin
Campbell
Moynahan
Katie
Nantasket
Daniel
Gavin
Post
Paper On The Wall And A Vexed Eviction
The Ciskins of 84 Salem Street claim landlord L Wyzanski evicted them over a wallpaper bill. He says rent was six weeks overdue. Neighbors back the tenants while a constable supervised the eviction and the family slept with a neighbor’s aid amid crowd jeers.
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Harry Ciskin
L. Wyzanski
Salem Street
Wyzansik
Ciskin
Wyzanski
Diskin
Trio Unseated as Whiteway Bond Guilty in Newfound Election Case
In St John’s Newfoundland the Trinity election case concludes with Sir William Whiteway and Robert Bond found guilty of corrupt practices. They are unseated and barred from elections for the present Legislature, James Watson also unseated but not disqualified. Total district spending reached 42000 dollars. extensive pre election public works fueled the verdict. Government gains majority ahead of November byelections, with four more trials pending.
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ST. John’s N. F
Trinity
Whiteway
William Whiteway
Robert Bond
Leutenant
James Watson
Trinity District
Sir William Whiteway
One Confessed Salem Burglary Case Details
Police arrested Paul Kelley in Boston and James Hafey at Kelley’s Mason Street Salem home for the burglary of Alderman Stickney’s store last Saturday night. Hafey admitted watching the break and receiving $6 of the $13 taken. Kelley denies knowledge, has prior reformatory and prison history, while Hafey reportedly has no prior record.
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Salem
Paul Kelley
James Hafey
Alderman Stickney
Kelley
Boston
Concord Reformatory
Worcester County House of Correction
Hafey
Mason Street
Unguided Union Square Horses Run Wild End at Stables
A pair of car horses in Somerville near Union Square and Temple Place broke loose after a broken pin freed the eveners. They sped toward Boston, veering through Sullivan Square and Main Street toward an inbound electric car, were halted, and brought to the Neck stables. Both horses suffered shin and hind hoof injuries.
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Union Square
Somerville
Temple Place
Washington Street
Boston
Charlestown
Sullivan Square
Main Street
Card
Hutes Faces Severe Scald From Burst Steam Pipe
Henry Hutes, a fireman for Jordan, Marsh & Co., was treated at Emergency Hospital for a scalded face after a steam pipe burst while he was packing it. He resides at 515 East Fifth Street in South Boston.
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Henry Hutes
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Hutes
Hates
East Fifth Street
South
Boston
Central Vermont, Grand Trunk suit discontinued by agreement
Burlington July 25 The chancery case of the Grand Trunk Railway Company against Central Vermont and its directors is to be discontinued by agreement. Central Vermont’s action to increase capital stock has been revoked, leaving the company in a strong financial position.
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Central Vermont
Burlington, Vt
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Central Vermont Railroad and Directors
Main Springs 50 Cents at Bell's
Main Springs priced at 50 cents at Bell's. Umeha Tirented Wraten noted in local listing.
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Main Springs
Bell's
Umeha
Wraten
Lamp Explodes Hurting Charlestown Shopkeeper
Mrs Ellen Hoy who runs a cigar and variety store at 42 Bunker Hill street Charlestown attempted to blow out a lamp last evening but the lamp fell and exploded burning the shop out. Alarm from Box 424. Building damaged 100 dollars contents 200 dollars. Building owned by George V Yenetchti.
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Ellen Hoy
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
George V. Yenetchti
Lyman Street Fire Damages Unoccupied Boarding House
A still alarm at 12 20 am reported a fire at 10 Lyman Street a four story brick boarding house owned by H Cohen and occupied by Mrs Monica Barry. Fire started in the second floor entryway and firefighters from Engine 6 Ladder 18 and Protective 1 contained the blaze in an hour with over 1000 dollars in loss insured.
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Lyman Street
H. Cohen
Monica Barry
Barry
New York
Cheswell
Lightning destroys Willis barn killing hired man at Natick
Natick July 25. The barn of Dexter M. Willis poultryman at Little South two miles from the centre was struck by lightning and burned. George Cobb his hired man was killed instantly. Willis had just left the barn and narrowly escaped the same fate.
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Natick
Dexter M. Willis
Little South
George Cobb
Willis
Not on the list drug case in Somerville court
In Somerville Police Court yesterday Germain Gaudet was fined 50 dollars for keeping a common nuisance on Somerville Avenue and 25 dollars for running a drug store without registration.
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Somerville
Germain Gaudet
Somerville Avenue
Lightning Strikes Worcester Area Causing Roof and Chimney Damage
Severe lightning report from Worcester shows a roof torn from a Jacques street house and chimneys razed on Austin and Maywood streets. Telegraph and telephone poles toppled in several locations. Millbury, five miles away, recorded no rainfall.
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Worcester
Jacques Street
Austin Street
Maywood Street
Millbury
People’s Party Plans Salem County Convention
About twenty members met at Town Hall in Salem to discuss campaign strategy and to set a county convention for Labor Day at 9 a m. They expect Senator Peffer to attend and address the gathering.
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Salem
People’s Party
Town Hall
Peffer
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Berlin
Germany
State Board of Registration
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Frederic de Belleville
Emmet Corrigan
Frederic Bond
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Odette Tyler
William Worris
Charlotte Behrens
Robert Mansell
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Wild Flowers OF America
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Midway Types
America Photographed
the Post
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Grant
Ulletin
Dickens
Cook Book
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Newfoundland
Park Remedy Co
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Hoto-En -Engraving & Electrotyping
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Sanitary Pltuimber Reet
Mervice, John H.adcock
Oster
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Libbie Show Rint
Beach St
F. A. Searle
Child & CO
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Gromyen Jo
Boston Storage Cor
Westchester Park
S. T. Taylor
E. C. Woodward
French Potters Rooms
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T. Taylor
Illiam Elmer
Raaw
World's Fair
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Allen Bros
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Miller
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