Noted Prisoners Pass Sunday Reading in Their Cells
Two of Massachusetts most infamous inmates, John Schidlofski and Charles L. Tucker, are neighbors in Cambridge House of Correction. Both spent the day reading a children primer, while Tucker remained cheerful and Schidlofski showed rare calm as guards report.
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Ealt Cambridge
Schidlofski
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel
Age
Tucker
Massachusetts
John Schidlofski
Mabel Page
Cambridge
Belmont
East Cambridge
Navy yard ropemakers discharged at Charlestown
Thirty ropemakers at the Charlestown navy yard have been discharged due to lack of orders. The reduced force marks the smallest roster since the Spanish war, as delays in the new drydock hinder repairs for battleships Maine and Missouri sent for work this year.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Maine
Missouri
Man Dies in Fall in Main Street Block
Peter Harber aged 59 was found dead after a fall into a rear bulkhead on Main Street early today. Medical examiner Dr. BE. W. Norwood rules hemorrhage of the brain the cause of instant death.
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Spencer
Peter Harber
Main Street
BE. W. Norwood
Mayor Chosen in Conference May
A Boston Democratic leadership talks of convening a conference to choose a successor if Mayor Collins declines to run. Attendees would include Fitzgerald, O Neil, Quin cy, Donovan, Kennedy, Sullivan, and many other prominent party figures to unite behind a single candidate to counter a Republican rival.
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Post
Collins
Friends
John F. Fitzgerald
Joseph H. O'Neil
Josiah Quincy
Edward J. Donovan
John Sullivan
Blattery
Edwin A. Curtis
James Donovan
P. J. Kennedy
Kelcher
McNary
M. M. Lomasney
Charles I. Quirk
Lineup in mayoralty race remains unsettled amid Ward 17 swings
Report outlines unclear alignments as Fitzgerald faces divided opposition. Ward 17 factions back him while others, including Donovan and Corbett allies, push for Collins or O Neil. The Fitzgerald paper Republic hints Collins as administration hopeful, with leaders hedging positions and no clear front runner emerging.
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Tammany Club
Dunne
Chicago
Ward 17
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
City Committee
Bellevue
Caledonia Grove
Quincy
Donovan
Thomas F. Curley
Collins
McNary
Congressman Sullivan
Sullivan
Joseph H. O'Neil
Kelcher
O’neil
Joseph J. Corbett
Corbett
the Republic
Semi-Annual Reduction Sale After Stock Taking
A. Shuman & Co announces a semi annual stock take followed by a sale at nine o clock to dispose of odds and ends and reduce stock across all departments with nominal prices.
Ladies' Suits and Blouses Sale Listing
Catalog copy lists women's suits at 4.75 and 5.00, Norfolk and Sailor styles, Russian suits and blouses at discount prices. Offers include items priced at 1.50 2.00 50c 3 for 1.00 and 3 for 1.00 deals.
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Norfolk
Shuman Corner Bargains on Hats Umbrellas and Rugs
Department displays offer reductions on ladies hats Neckwear umbrellas suit cases and steamer rugs. Read across SHUMAN CORNER for affordable fashion and home goods with savings highlighted in seasonal sale.
Quincy Lad Under Arrest in Larceny Case
Edward Murray aged 19 faces larceny charges in Quincy court for allegedly robbing his foster father Dennis Ford of 250 dollars. He was captured in Boston by former associates Joseph Buckley and William Kiley and handed to police. He also faces alleged involvement in a dynamite larceny ring.
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Quincy
Edward Murray
Quincy Court
Dennis Ford
West Quincy
Mr. Ford
North Station
Boston
Joseph Buckley
William Kiley
Murray
Fire destroys double house in Adams section
A July 30 fire on Alger Street in Adams destroyed a double house owned by A. T. Lacy and occupied by George Kapella. The Kapella family were away. household goods and valuable musical instruments were lost and uninsured. Lacy’s loss partly covered by insurance. Total damage about 5000 dollars.
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Adams
Alger Street
A. T. Lacy
George Kapella
Kapella
Butterworth in Serious Condition at Home in Boston
Hezekah Butterworth, Boston author, remains seriously ill at 28 Worcester Street. Dr J W Johnson reports his recovery depends on his recuperative powers, and his condition is described as grave.
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Hezekah Butterworth
Boston
Worcester Street
J. W. Johnson
Butterworth
Two More Deaths Raise Bennington Toll to 64
San Diego dated report says two additional fatalities reported from the Bennington disaster bring the death toll to 64. R. C. Gries of Toledo Ohio died after about a day unconscious. Peter Nielman, a carpenter's mate, died this evening.
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San Diego
Cal
Bennington
R. C. Gries
Toledo
Peter Nielman
Carpenter
Two Nashua Men Sought After Fire at Charlestown Schoolhouse
State police and Charlestown officers pursue movement of two men arrested near the Chauncy street fire. Identified as John Moore and William Reid, both 21, officers doubt the names and tag them as possibly part of a dockside gang. The suspects, poorly dressed, claim to be penniless workers sleeping in the building when flames started. no charges filed pending further information.
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Charlestown
Nashua
N. H
Chauncy Street
Webb
John Moore
William Reid
New Hampshire
Hoosac Tunnel
Saugus Marsh Thugs Foiled by Milkmen Heroics
Milkm an Milo Montanni of Mattapan was held up at four in the morning while crossing the Saugus marshes. Two robbers demanded money as one seized the horse and another tried to enter the wagon. Montanni drew his revolver and the assailants fled. Police searched the area without success.
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Schidlofsk
Tucker
Schidlofski
Lynn
Saugus Marshes
Milo Montanni
Mattapan
Montanai
Seward Webb in Boston
Dr. W. Seward Webb railroad magnate is in Boston arriving by private car Ellsmere from Shelbourne Farms Vermont. He brought the Sagamore yacht crew and plans to sail to Bar Harbor from Hoosac Tunnel docks. His wife daughter and three sons travel to join him tonight.
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Ellsmere
Shelbourne Farms
Bar Harbor
Hoosac Tunnel
Dr. Webb
Boston
Truce in Lynn Fence War Ends In Brief Pause
Mayor Eastham plans to return home and accept sheriff service on an injunction blocking removal of the long fence around the City Hall lot. Contractors paused after two thirds demolished. citizens are puzzled by the quiet exit from the office as the sheriff arrived. The city government had voted to demolish the fence, and the dispute continues.
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Lynn
Eastham
City Hall
Rochester
N. H
Wheat Prospects Bad in Chili After Torrential Rains
Santiago de Chile reports heavy rains across the country have damaged the outlook for the wheat crop. Analysts warn yield may fall due to prolonged wet weather and floods, impacting farmers and markets nationwide.
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Santiago DE Chili
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