Fraudulent signatures alleged on Boston Elevated petitions
In a legislative session, Mr Estey exposed a petition claimed to back the Boston Elevated Railway showing about 800 alleged signers, with at least 400 forgeries including his own and friends. He said the names were written by one hand and the paper likely originated in Jamaica Plain. no action was taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Elevated Railway
Estey
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Boston
Jamaica Plain
Miss Mary Field read Eugene Field poems at Steinert Hall
A large friendly audience welcomed Miss Mary Field as she recited selections from Eugene Field poems at Steinert Hall. Her engaging stage presence and clear voice drew praise, with pieces like Jest fore Christmas and Little Boy Blue highlighted.
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Mary French Field
Steinert Hall
Eugene Field
Chicago
Miss Field
Charles T. Gallagher
John Francis Gilder
Parker House
Woman's Press Association
Poe
Springeld
Robbed by Footpads in Winchester Street Assault
William Wilmot of Winchester Park was attacked by two men at Canal Street and Lake Avenue after greeting them. They followed him home, kicked him in the stomach and struck his face, leaving him unconscious while they rifled his pockets. He reported the robbery to police at Wo urn the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilmot
Winchester Park
Winchester
Canal Street
Lake Avenue
Wourn
Sneak Thieves Hit Dedham Street Station Area
Five thefts reported within two hours at Dedham street station. Victims include Matthew Guy of South Boston 936 Fourth street with an overcoat, Mrs Davis of 15 Upton street with a beaver coat and other items, Joseph Freedman of 476 Tremont street with jewelry, and Harry Ryerson of 47 Rutland street with clothing. Total value expected to exceed £150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham Street
Matthew Guy
Fourth Street
Harry Ryerson
Rutland Street
Death by suicide at Hotel Victor in New York
A young woman identified as Miss Aimes Smith died after taking iron at the Hotel Victor amid a mysterious affair with a man described as J. Everett. The couple occupied room No. 7, briefly appeared ill but refused an ambulance until doctors urged immediate action. She died at Bellevue Hospital. the man remains at large as police search for him.
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New York
Aimes Smith
Victor
Malcolm B. Smith
Hackensack
Hotel Register
Schrader
Er Ae
J. Everett
Bellevue Hospital
Christ
Woman and child found asleep in Cambridge yard. mother charged
Patrolman Gordon found Lena Langstaff and her six year old daughter asleep in a Cambridge yard near the railroad crossing. The mother, a widow with four children, was charged with drunkenness and sent to the House of Correction as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children takes charge pending inquiry. The girl Lena showed signs of crying and neglect, and the family’s clothing was poor.
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Gordon
Cambridge
Callahan
Cambridge Street
Lena
Lena Langstaff
Providence
Brockton
Charles
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Mother Suffered Severe Cold In Thin Clothing
The report notes a mother endured extreme cold conditions with scant clothing, highlighting her meagre attire and exposure during the episode.
Footpad at Fourteen in New York Chase Ends in Capture
Frederick Johnson, 14, attempted theft after jostling Emma Turchen on Seventh Avenue. A crowd gathered as Officer Moynihan pursued and nabbed him after a fence escape ended when his trousers snagged on a nail. The incident occurred near One Hundred and Thirty-Third Street and Eighth Avenue.
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New York
Frederick Johnson
Emma Turchen
No. 181 West One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Street
Seventh Avenue
Johnson
Memorial service for Gloucester fishermen lost at sea
The Gloucester Relief Association held a memorial at City Hall with Mayor Cook presiding. Rev. William H. Ryder read the names of 56 fishermen from Gloucester who died this year, noting the yearly totals and the rate per thousand based on a 5,000-strong fishing workforce. The list excludes losses since January 1.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Relief Association
City Hall
Joseph Bingham
Mayor Cook
William H. Ryder
Martin Nelson
Wiliam Budro
Simon Landry
Daniel Gillis
James Tolbert
Robert Smith
George Eheler
D. J. Maguire
Frank Silva
Thomas Rogers
Albert McCormack
George Graham
Charles Dougherty
Isaac Rogers
Rasmus Petersen
Ronald Stevenson
James Larkin
Kempton Larkin
Stephen Hlanion
Thomas Fravier
William Carey
William Vicker
George Bezanson
Philip Merchant
John Thomas
John McKay
Gening Roberts
John Harnish
Peter Gillis
William LeKa
Gas leaks follow subway blast on Berkeley Street
A second major gas leak near the Thursday subway explosion scene was found Monday afternoon on Berkeley street near the railroad. Four breaks in the gas main were found, likely from strain from the accident, with crews working through the night. no danger is reported. Mayor Quincy and officials were notified, Brookline Gas Company dispatched workers to the bridge crossing the tracks.
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Quincy
Berkeley Street
New York, New Haven & Itford
Brookline Gas Company
Injured Improve After Subway Gas Explosion
The welfare of the injured in the subway gas explosion is improving with most patients recovering. Miss Sadie Fleming of 197 Marlboro Street worsened late Monday night but later stabilized. she has facial cuts and back injuries. Conductor Fred Deeley of the Mt Auburn car remains on the dangerous list at City Hospital but resting and improving. Others at City Hospital Alan A. Peck Augustus Wilson and Nellie Jackson are doing well and expected to be discharged soon. Paul Hackett moved from the dangerous list to convalescing at the Emergency Hospital. Mrs Horace Bigelow rests quietly at home on Fairfield Street and is improving steadily. Fire and hospital staff continue to monitor all patients.
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Sadie E. Fleming
Marlboro Street
Miss Fleming
Fred Deeley
Mt. Auburn
City Hospital
Alan A. Peck
Augustus Wilson
Nellie Jackson
Paul Hackett
Horace Bigelow
Fairfield Street
Gas Poisoning Case Drags On as Trial Pauses
Proceedings in the Campbell vs. Boston Gas Light case extended to Friday morning due to a defense objection. Dr. Frank Harris testifies Campbell showed no gas poisoning symptoms, notes rising gas related deaths since 1890, and post mortem exams. Chemist McVey finds carbonic oxide in Campbell’s blood three months after the accident, while others describe the North End gas leak on Newcomb Street and the cracked four inch pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Campbell
Boston Gas Light Company
Badger
Frank Harris
Campbell
Musetts
William Baxter McVey
Meyer
Buchanan
New York
McVey
William A. Wood
North End
Newcomb Street
Herman R. Hamlin
Sewer gas theory discussed by officials after explosion
Fire Marshal Whitcomb proposed that old sewers may have carried gas from a main break on Boylston Street to the Masonic building and Kalbskopf's Hotel. Chief Engineer Carson noted four breaks and could not determine cause versus effect. Old sewers and their tributaries will be examined to settle the matter.
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Carson
The
Transit Commission
Whitcomb
Boylston Street
Sinking of the ground blamed on city street chief
Alfred M. Farrington, longtime street department superintendent, admitted responsibility for all leaks and related subsidence issues as the cause of the sinking ground.
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Alfred M. Farrington
Street Department
De Lome Regrets Book On World Tour Publication
Spanish Minister De Lome says he regrets writing Around the World From Madrid to Madrid, published in 1876. He notes garbled quotes misrepresented the work, which he wrote at age 21 during a world circuit, and reports no copies exist in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
de Lome
Madrid
America
Japan
Globe
Glee Club at Boston University Law School Reforms
The Glee Club of Boston University Law School has disbanded and reorganized. Mr. Perkins resigns as leader. Officers elected include C. H. Burt president A. A. Chase secretary B. F. Aldrich manager H. S. Bradstreet treasurer and C. H. Burt C. F. Mutzier E. C. Clarke and W. W. Clarke as assistant executive committee members.
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Glee Club
Boston University Law School
Mr. Perkins
C. H. Burt
A. A. Chase
B. F. Aldrich
H. S. Bradstreet
C. F. Mutzier
E. C. Clarke
W. W. Clarke
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Jones Bros
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Messrs. Davis, Hopkins & CO
Summer St
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Kelso Mills
Lapham Mills
Standard Clothing CO
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Ces
Lost
Gloucester Fishermen
B. B. Emery & CO
Columbus Ave
B. U. Glee Club
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Tremont
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N. M. Hatch & Co
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