Anarchist Plot Revealed by Police Board Chairman
A letter to Chairman Cole of the Police Board reveals an anarchistic plan to blow up Hoosac docks in Boston and set fires elsewhere. The writer, an Italian who attended a Barre Vermont meeting, names a plot but requests anonymity for safety. No date is given beyond references to 1900. Deputy Coulter leads the case with heightened patrols and precautions.
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Hoosack Tunnel
Charlestown
Boston
Cole
Police Board
Barre
New England
Hoosac
Pierce
Coulter
Doctor Pettee Dies Amid Suitcase Tragedy Aftermath
Dr. John Harris Pettee died at a Newton Highlands residence after declining health linked to his involvement as a witness in the Susan Geary suitcase case. He practiced at 151 Warren Street and was connected to the McLeod case which led to Massachusetts Medical Society actions.
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Susan Geary
John Harris Pettee
Percy D. McLeod
Lake Avenue
Newton Highlands
Pettee
Boston
Dr. McLeod
Massachusetts Medical Society
Dr. Pettee
McLeod
Society
Ex-Councilman Fends Off Impersonating Robbers on Middlesex Street
Ex-Councilman Hymen Wineburg of 174 Chambers Street West End faced two well dressed men posing as police officers trying to extort money and rob him on Middlesex Street South End last evening. Wineburg overpowered one suspect as Patrolman Trainor arrived. the other fled as police were called. The attacker was taken to Dedham Street station.
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Hymen Wineburg
Chambers Street
West End
Middlesex Street
South End
Wineburg
Castle
Trainor
Dedham Street
Fire Rescue By Ladder Company Delivers Residents From Tenement Blaze
Four firefighters of ladder No 3 led by Lieutenant Ryan entered thick smoke and flame at 78 Malden Street to rescue Mr and Mrs Michael Driscoll after they inhaled smoke on the top floor of a three story tenement at 1 15 this morning.
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Ladder No. 3
Ryan
Malden Street
Michael Driscoll
Power Cost Comparison Highlighted by Edison Illuminating Co
An ad argues electric power costs are favorable when factors are considered and urges readers to contact the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston for facts and contracting details.
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Oxford
The
Edison Electric Hluminating Company of
Boston
Night Fire Traps Families in Two Buildings
A blaze drove seven children and their parents into night clothes as firemen and neighbors rescued residents from two burning buildings. The Farrells and Driscolls fled, while the Ahl family and others were carried to safety. the Driscolls were later found missing and rescued after a ladder ascent amid smoke and heat.
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Station 5
George A. Ahl
Michael Farrell
Farrell
Andrew Murphy
Driscolls
Gertrude
Nora
Irving
George
John
Grace
Elizabeth
Ivan
Carroll
Donohugh
Malone
McCann
M.ke
Ludderman Malone
Glass
Supreme Court refuses suit against Haverhill
The United States Supreme Court refused to take cognizance of the case Etna Indemnity Company of Connecticut versus the city of Haverhill Massachusetts. The suit arose from the indemnity company paying $35,000 as surety on a bond for John A Glines city treasurer.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Etna Indemnity Company of
Connecticut
Haverhill
Mass
Indemnity Company
John A. Glines
Susan B Anthony Critically Ill in Pneumonia
Rochester dispatch reports Susan B Anthony is critically ill with pneumonia and near death. The 19th century women's rights advocate, a prominent reformer, faces a grave health crisis as doctors monitor her condition.
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Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
Aldermen Clash Over Informer Allegations
Alderman Kneeland denied claims he fed reporters at City Hall about the boards chairmanship. He asserted he never informed and noted he skipped a secret ballot by leaving a conference with Democratic Aldermen. The meeting proceeded quietly, with Draper reading a council order regarding the city government branch.
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Board of Aldermen
Kneeland
City Hall
Alderman Kneeland
Draper
Common Council
Charles M. Draper
Town elections spark heavy vote in many towns
Contests over town officers produced high turnout in spring elections statewide. Revere reported the heaviest vote yet amid party activity in Hyde Park and Revere, with Republicans winning most administrative posts. Efforts of liquor interests failed to swing towns to licensing, with Fairhaven seeing the fiercest battle as Henry H. Rogers campaigned against license supporters while temperance groups prayed for victory.
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Revere
Hyde Park
Fairhaven
Standard Oil
Henry H. Rogers
NAWN DEFIES UNION IN SEA CAPTAIN FACES FATE
The City of Gloucester's 25 mariners bound from Huelva to New York spent four days in rising waters after fuel ran out. They were saved near death by the Norwegian bark Gerd, after being unnoticed by the Admiral Dewey of the United Fruit fleet. Rescuers and crew arrived at South Boston docks to recount the episode near tragedy at sea.
No Difference to Settle, Contractor Says
The contractor asserts full adherence to contract terms and states ongoing work will continue until an order to stop is issued. The remark emphasizes commitment to performance under existing conditions.
Roxbury Contractor Defies Union Wages on Talbot Avenue Project
Mayor Fitzgerald remains uncertain as labor leaders press Harry Nawn over eight hour workdays and union wages on the Talbot Avenue high level sewer contract. Nawn insists he will continue work as per contract terms while unions demand compliance and a settlement seems distant.
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Nawn
Talbot Avenue
Dorchester
Harry Nawn
Roxbury
Mr. Nawn
Colin W. Campbell
Carpenters’ Union
D. McDonald
Typographical Union
F. J. Deland
Painters’ Union
Peter McNealy
Teamsters’ Union
A. M. Huddell
Engineers
Gloucester Battles A Rugged Norwester At Sea
Sailors describe a dire struggle aboard the iron steamer Gloucester as a violent northwester rages. With coal exhausted and decks stripped for firewood, the crew fights high waves and sinking interiors to endure hours of peril and threatened death.
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Gloucester
Forecast for Boston and Vicinity Tuesday and Wednesday
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Tuesday fair with fresh northerly winds and Wednesday fair and somewhat warmer.
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Boston
Vicinity
Town Meeting Details On Page Twelve
Refer to Page 12 for full coverage of upcoming town meetings. The section lists dates locations and agendas for each session. Officials urge residents to attend and participate in local decision making.
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday Forecast
Tuesday and Wednesday show fair skies with fresh Sessa air moving from the north. North winds are expected and temperatures remain mild across the region.
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New FE
North Winds
Massive Dudley Street Church Plan Aims $1 Million Temple
The Rev A C Dixon of Ruggles Street Baptist announces a plan to build a grand $1,000,000 temple on the Dudley Street Church site in Boston. The design includes 3000 to 4000 seats, Y M C A and Y W W C A wings, gymnasia baths pools and a premier organ with a vast Sunday school hall. The project targets reaching the working class with a cathedral style yet restrained architecture and would begin after securing $200,000.
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Dudley Street Baptist Church
New England
A. C. Dixon
D. D
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Boston Baptist Social Union
Ford Building
Ruggles Street
Dixon
Dudley Street
Boston
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Alderman Bangs
Donovan
cEy
Cicero
Lucky Berwin
Linehan
Cauleys
Alard
Doctor Pettee
Desparate South End
Supreme Court
Kree
City of Gloucester
UNION
Washington Forecast
Dudley
Sanford
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