Turk as Ever: Glynn Death Case Plagues Boston Police
Police continue probing the unclear death of Martin T Glynn found on Commonwealth flats South Boston. Indicators point to foul play as investigators weigh drowning or other causes while noting missing money from his recent disappearance and a seemingly stable marriage amid family tensions.
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Martin T. Glynn
Commonwealth Flats
South Boston
Glynn
E Street
Bernard
Jamestown Aa Surrendered in War Office Dispatch
June 4 The War Office reports a despatch from Pretoria stating Jamestown Colony surrendered after heavy fighting. Our columns suffered casualties and several peores are said to have been killed or wounded.
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War Office
Kitchener
Pretoria
Oss
Maude Banks Dies After Prolonged Will Battle
Maude Ernestine Banks, age 28, died in Waltham after a long legal fight over her grandfather Miles Banks's will. She contested the estate, claiming kinship through her father Ernest Banks. The case involved disputed legitimacy and repeated social rebuffs, but she secured recognition and later pursued elocution and reading fame.
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Waltham
Maude Ernestine Banks
Miles Banks
N. P. Banks
Miss Banks
Banks
Ernest Banks
Ceedings
Nashua
N. H
N.P. Banks
Saved by Her Little Playmates In Jamaica Plain Fire
13 year old Helen Warren daughter of Daniel Warren of Meehan street Jamaica Plain escaped death when her nightdress caught fire yesterday afternoon. Neighbors and playmates rushed to help as flames enveloped her arms and body, preventing a worse tragedy.
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Helen Warren
Daniel Warren
Meehan Street
Jamaica Plain
Man Associated With Bidwell Jumps From Brooklyn Bridge
A man identified by papers as Robert Gibbons Bidwell, possibly of Washington DC or Jacksonville Florida, jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge and was found dead in the East River. He carried a Jacksonville Times Union about lectures and letters to Bidwell, with a life preserver and towels likely to cushion impact, and several hotel cards bearing addresses in Washington and Jacksonville.
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New York
Robert Gibbons Bidwell
Washington
D. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Times-Union
Park Opera House
Robert G. Bidwell
William Turner
New York City
A. G. Bidwell
Washington, D. C
Washington, D. C., and Another Was From ‘‘Alys,”’ Jacksonville, Fla
Columbus Avenue
Oregon Avenue
N. W
East Adams Street
William H. O Hara Dies In Boston Highlands
William H. O Hara night foreman in the Boston Journal press room died at his Boston Highlands home Monday night at age 4. He was born in Boston and taught mechanics and executive judgment in his work. He had earlier supervised the press rooms at the Boston Advertiser and Record and at times led the New York Journal press rooms. He leaves a widow.
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William H. O'Hara
Boston Journal
Boston
T. C. O'Hara
Boston Advertiser and Record
New York Journal
Boston to Buffalo Round Trip Special Fare
Cheap excursion rate offer from Boston to Buffalo and return via the Green Mountain route. Tickets valid at all points in Canada west of Montreal. Fare advertised at 16 dollars with 8 cent stamp for pamphlet by Thomas Wynne, Travelling Passenger Agent, Grand Street, Boston.
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Boston
Buffalo
Toronto
Canada
Entreal
Aereen Aya
Thomas Wynne
Mt, Grand
Pigebington Street
Bostons
Man Arrested After Incident Near Dormer and Newbury
Police report an arrest after an incident at a building on Miasiechtusetts Avenue near Newbury Street. Authorities charged multiple suspects as part of the case.
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Ttn
St “Ff
Dormer Miasiechtusetts Avenue
Newbury Street
Fortuna Mining Case Heads to Court as Damages Sought
McPeck of McPeck and Co filed a $25,000 conspiracy suit against Randolph Surbridge of Boston and J Isaac Irwin of San Diego. The action follows the Fortuna bubble collapse, with 12,000 stockholders affected and claims of false representations about mining assets in Mexico and diverted funds. The case seeks accountability and possible receiver action as the stockholders await further court moves.
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BE. McPeck
McPeck& Co
State Street
Johnson & Krebs
Randolph C. Surbridge
Boston
J. Isaac Irwin
San Diego
Cal
McPeckeks
Fortuna Mining Company
Consolidated Fortuna Republica Company
Ensanada
Mexico
C. B. Boynton
New York
Boynton
Surbridge
Irwin
Urbridge
McPeek
Fortuna
Saiere
New England States
Canada
Nova Scotia
Geome
Messrs
Surbridge and
Putnam
United States
Portland
Fortuna Company
Tomers
Republican State Committee
Secretary of the Navy
John D. Long
Long & Hemenway
Hemenway
Brandeis, Dunbar & Nutter
Swan & RL
R. cePec
Arthur Johnson
Brass Moulders Threaten Action Over Labor Practices
The Iron and Brass Moulders' International Association plans a vigorous policy against foundries using moulding machines operated by laborers and against piece work. International officers are in session in New York City. Local union meetings discussed the matter at length, awaiting the association's decision. Many local workers could be affected if changes occur, though the Moulders' Union expects gains for its members.
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Iron and Brass Moulders’ International Association
New York City
Moulders’ Union
Wood Workers' Union Nominates Officers
Wood Workers' Union No. 1 nominated officers last night for the coming election. They met at 45 Eliot Street. It was reported that the strike continues at Shales & May shop in South Boston with fifteen men out.
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Wood Workers’ Union No. 1
Eliot Street
Shales & May
Boston
Satee Metal Workers Elect New President in New England Hall
The Satee Metal Workers' Union met in New England Hall last night to elect William T. O'Neil as president. Members work in Boston area machine shops and were addressed by General Organizer Walsh. The report ends with a note praising Moxie as nerve food.
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Noes Satee Metal Workers’ Union
New England Hall
William T. O'Neil
Boston
Walsh
Herron Expelled by Grinnell Congregational Church
Professor George D. Herron faced trial for conduct unbecoming a minister as twenty six jurors from thirteen churches watched. The council voted unanimously to expel after evidence from the Herron divorce suit and Herron’s self defense letter referencing a divine mission and his marriage to Carrie Rand without ceremony.
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Professor Herron
Carrie Rand
Swallow Plans Continue Amid City Political Negotiations
A Boston era political column portrays George Swallow as pulling the Republican machine together. Mayor Hart may withdraw to back Swallow, while negotiations target Wheeler’s departure. Swallow’s influence appears to extend into Democratic circles with talks of citywide strategy rebuilding.
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Mayor Hart
Hart
Swallo
Swallow
Mr. Swallow
Allow
Aestas
Thie Et Porter
B. T. ‘Wheeler
Republican Party
George Swallow
Georgia Swallow
Democratic Party
Board of Strategy
New City
Thorndike
Marriott
East Boston
South Boston
Dorchester
Roxbury
Combination Park Rages at Opening Tri Weekly Show
Combination Park opened its season of tri weekly entertainments with a vaudeville bill featuring the Gallaghers the Howards Henry and Good Sullivan and Pasquelina. Races followed with close finishes in a 2 1 2:25 class trot and pace 3 heats with times around 1 11 to 1 12 for harness horses and a running race with four heat times noted.
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Combination Park
Vauadeville
Gallaghers
Howards
Henry
Good
Sullivan
Pasquelina
Bryant
Frasier
Re. G
Cece Ee
Little An
Folsom
Acesceste
Peedwell
Bailey
Bessie Goddard
Blk. m
Keazer
Avoca
McArthur
Esscceceeesseesse
McManus
Cs Seesesde
Marget
Roon
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Army
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Tropics
Stuart
Harlandson
Wuerth
J. R. Hoag
Wylmore
Nebraska
Lydia Bartram
Assyria
Mich
E. R. Page
Jamestown
Kritzsinger
Bidwell
Policy Gaming
Portona
McPeck
Icemen
Woodworkers’ Union
Herron
Congregational Council
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