Lawyer's Mistake Reverses Case in Court
A lawyer, acting for a client, used first person language in a dispute over Mrs. Nellie Rockwell's furniture, causing a mix up in the case. Judge Wentworth considered restoration of the goods and advised possible settlement. The report also notes a separate case in which Lewis pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Rockwell
Kate L. Underwood
Tremont Street
Lewis
House of Correction
Large Municipal Court verdict for 715 60 on Tremont lease
Gideon Currier, retired businessman, won a 715.60 verdict in Municipal Court for the balance due on a store lease at 1056 Tremont Street. William H. Halwards is liable for the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Currier
Tremont Street
William H. Halwards
Bermuda Boxer David Lewis Faces Court Charge
David Lewis, a Bermuda native and professional pugilist, appeared before Judge De Courcy in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday facing formal charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lewis
Bermuda
de Courcy
Superior Criminal Court
Chelsea man surrenders on Tremont street fire charge
Thomas C. Lannan of Chelsea turned himself in at the fire marshal office yesterday and was detained on $2000 bond for examination on a charge of setting fire to the store he occupied at 638 Tremont Street Boston early on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Lannan
Chelsea
Tremont Street
Boston
Judge rules nickel-in-the-slot device gambling in Lynn case
In Lynn court James Allen faced charges for possessing a nickel-in-the-slot machine. The judge insisted the government prove it was a gambling device. A demonstration failed to dispense any payout, yet the court ruled the device gambling and adjourned the case for continuation tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
James Allen
Burches
Berry
Judge Berry
Bartlett
Burckes
Jury Disagrees In Annie Davis Vs Boston Elevated
The jury failed to reach a verdict in the Annie Davis versus Boston Elevated Railway case tried in the Superior Court before Judge Bond. Attorney T W Coakley caused a courtroom disruption, leading to temporary ejection. The plaintiff suffered injuries from a fuse explosion on Nov 10 1899 amid battlefield like testimony on causation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Davis
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Superior Court
Bond
T. W. Coakley
Provisions Scarce as Icebound Vessels Seeks Release
Gloucester dispatch reports icebound Bay of Islands vessels facing a coal shortage and long treks for wood. Crews cut through snow to haul water and anchor paths prepared for thaw, while crews on shore form unions demanding higher wages.
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Gloucester
Bay of Islands
N. F
Gulf
Charles Young
John W Phelan of Everett Dies at 62
John W Phelan of Everett died at his home 67 Cottage Street today aged 62. He was active in Everett Council 97 Knights of Columbus Court City of Everett Foresters of America and the Legion of Honor. He leaves a wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
John W. Phelan
Cottage Street
Shaw Denies Buy Bonds and Bank Deposits
Secretary Shaw, en route to Beaumont Texas New Orleans and Atlanta for about ten days, denies rumors he will buy bonds or increase deposits with national banks.
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Washington
Shaw
Beaumont
Texas
New Orleans
Atlanta
Nine shore trips at T wharf and cargo totals reported
Nine shore trips at T wharf recorded with schooners Mano met James Steele Sylvie Nunan Mor tis H Perry Sadie Nunan Mary T Fallon Livonia Flavilla Sachem and sloop Ignatius Enos carrying haddock 82300 pounds cod 16400 pounds hake 600 pounds Prices mostly higher and fleet expected to grow before noon.
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T Wharf
Manomet
James
Boston
Maine
Pro Vatria
E. H. Downing
Savannah
Lewis Wharf
Furness Line
Columbia
Masters
London
Charlestown
Leyland Line
Morgan Combine
New London
Noddle Island
North Chelsea Drawbridge
Mystic Plier
Leyland
White Star
New York
Shepherd
Winifredian
William Sline
Bostonian
Foote
Manchester
South Boston
Hull
Europe
Pandosia
Newcastle
Eng
Nordhavet
Yarborough
Shields
Gardiner G. Deering
Deering Yard
Bath
Baldwin Again May Go North
Evelyn 8B Baldwin, leader of last year's Baldwin Ziegler polar expedition in Boston, said he could not yet decide to go north again but would likely pursue the North Pole effort if $160,000 were provided and he could safely return. He expressed eagerness to continue his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Baldwin
Boston
North Pole
Boston Vote Fraud Claims Stir State House Hearing
Colonel Thomas F. Doherty declares Boston repeats 15 years with 10 000 fraudulent votes per election and backs moving voter assessing to the police. Dr George B Pierce notes Republican concerns and a misquotation prompts a correction letter about assessing bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Doherty
State House
Committee On
Board of Assessors
Doherty
Boston
Ags
Democratic Party
George B. Pierce
Republican City Committee
Pierce
The
Post
Shipping News March 14 Mini Almanac Highlights Arrivals
Maritime brief lists arrived steamers Canadian Trant from Liverpool to Frederick Leyland Co. and Columbian Masters from London with merchandise, Terje Viken coal via Louisburg C B, plus numerous tugs barges and schooners. Cleared and sailed items include Anglian, Borderer, Assyria, and Kingstonian with multiple tows and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian
Trant
Liverpool
Frederick Leyland & Co
Columbian
Masters
London
Terje Viken
Gullicksen
Louisburg
C. B
Grecian
Briggs
Philadelphia
Frank P. Wing
Governor Dingley
Dennison
Portland
City of Gloucester
Ober
Gloucester
Mass
H. M. Whitney
Baker
New York
Lancaster
Sabbich
Reading
Wadman
Rge Franklin
Tugs Blanche
Sears
Salem
Shawanese
Linck
Baltic
Blizzard
Boston
Lynn
Cheektowaga
Wentworth
Bangor
Bonanza
Stroudsburg
James Woolley Miller
Plymouth
Henry Clay
C. W. Morse
Hansen
J. H. Rutter
Western Belle
Hand
Anglian
Roman
Terje_ Viken
Nor
Borderer
Norfolk
Surprise
New Yok
Juniata
Baltimore
Independent
Hampton Roads
Marie Palmer
Viator, Co
Paul Palmer
Harold C. Beecher
Stonington, Me
Kingstonian
Antwerp
Assyria
Ger
Hamburg
Yarmouth
Bergenseren
Gibara
Cuba
Universe
Sydney
Peter Jebsen
Pawnee
Lackawanna
Hoboken
Canisteo
Hatteras
Tobyhanna
Scranton
Pequest
Nellie
Perth Amboy
Bluster
Buckler
Balize
Dudleyay
Dora
Flora
Nantasket Roads
Waltham
Newport News
Dunlo
Havana
Honey Brook
Port Johnson
Wilkesbarre
Sea King
Samar
Nantaskett Roads
Woodward
Fernadina
Brookline
Mayor of Lawrence Loses Bid for City Police Board
In a Senate committee vote the petition of the Lawrence mayor to establish a city police board was withdrawn. Dyar Hannan and Cox dissented. Lawmakers also split over an eight hour day for prison watchmen and turnkeys and against federal resolutions favoring the Lodge employers liability bill in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Committee On Cities
Lawrence
Dyar
Hannan
Cox
Massachusetts Reformatory
Congress
Views on March 17 as a legal holiday debated
Boston figures including John B. Martin and Samuel A. Green weighed Evacuation Day as a legal holiday. Martin called for observance, Green argued for existing holidays, and Elias J. Bliss supported making March 17 a legal holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Martin
South Boston Citizens’ Association
Samuel A. Green
Boston
Elias J. Bliss
The
Sons of the Revolution
Price Reduced Last Spring Suits On Beach Street Display
About forty men's Spring Suits, two or three of a kind, unsold last spring, remain in stock with quality and finish equal to this season. We may mix with new goods but they are last spring's suits. If your size fits, buy now to save the difference. Last spring's prices ranged 10 to 22 dollars, now 5 to 11.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Street
Choral Art Society Presents Second Season Concert
The Choral Art Society directed by Wallace Goodrich gave its second and final concert of the season at Trinity Church. Heinrich Schuecker played harp and Albert W. Snow organ. The program featured works by Lotti Arcadell Lasso Leisring Bach Verdi Tschaikowsky Chadwick Mendelssohn and Henschel including the Verdi Paternoster for five voices and Henschel Morning Hymn with harp and organ. The chorus delivered strong Bach and classic school choruses while the Verdi piece stood out as the highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Choral Art Society
Wallace Goodrich
Trinity Church
Heinrich Schuecker
Albert W. Snow
Lotti
Arcadell
Lasso
Leisring
Bach
Verdi
Tschaikowsky
Chadwick
Mendelssohn
Henschel
Sacketts Candidacy Reported for Wakefield Police Chief
Wakefield March 13. Ex Chief Sackett of Revere is reported to seek the Wakefield police chief post. Current chief Hallett is seriously ill and likely not to seek re election. Local candidates include Fred E. Newhall and John H. Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Sackett
Revere
Hallett
Fred E. Newhall
John H. Buckley
Everett Man Wins Street Race for Local Victory
M. J. MacDonald of Everett defeated George Haifacre of England in a race from Arlington Street to the John Boyle O'Reilly monument, finishing more than 15 yards ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. MacDonald
Everett
George Haifacre
England
Arlington Street
John Boyle O'Reilly
MacDonald
Peruna Restores Health in Washington Letter
In a Washington DC note, Miss Rosalie Von Struening recalls suffering from a winter cold that turned into bronchial catarrh and respiratory inflammation. After doctors failed to help, a Home companion recommended Peruna, which she credits with restoring her health without stomach upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
N. W
Hartman
Miss Rosalie von Struening
Peruna Endorsement From Miss Rose Gorden
Miss Rose Gorden of 2102 Oakland Avenue Oakland Heights Madison Wisconsin describes a severe cold that led to chronic bronchitis and catarrh. She reports immediate improvement after taking Peruna and credits two bottles with her cure and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Gorden
Oakland Avenue
Oakland Heights
Madison, Wis
Miss Rose Orden
Peruna Claim on Preventing and Curing Colds This Winter
The advert asserts that a teaspoonful of Peruna before each meal will absolutely protect a person from catching cold during winter. It claims that many lives would be saved and chronic conditions prevented by this simple precaution. It also states a teaspoonful each hour will cure a cold after it is contracted and references chronic catarrh bronchitis and consumption.
Commons Oppose Extreme Ritualism in Church Bill
The House of Commons debated the church discipline bill, passing its second reading 139 to 81. Archbishop Davidson and Lord Halifax attended. the bill would let civil courts hear lay appeals against ritualism, strip bishops of veto power, and remove livings from offending clergy. Prime Minister Balfour urged patience for the new Archbishop of Canterbury’s reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Archbishop of Canterbury
Dr. Davidson
Lord Halifax
English Church Union
Peers
Balfour
Canterbury
Mammoth Harvard Dormitory Langdon Hall Planned
Harvard plans a vast new dormitory on Massachusetts Avenue near Bow and Arrow streets behind Quincy Hall. Langdon Hall will hold 78 suites, surpassing Merely Court, the current largest with 49. The project signals Harvard men shifting from Yard dormitories to private residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Avenue
Bow and Arrow Streets
Quincy Hall
Westmerly Court
Harvard
Langdon Hall
Langdon
Hungarians Gather to Decorate Washington Statue
About 600 Hungarians will assemble at the Washington statue in the Public Garden on Sunday to place a wreath in memory of the Hungarian revolution of 1848 led by Washington and Louis Kossuth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Washington
Louis Kossuth
Peruna credited with curing chronic illnesses in letters
A letter from Mary E. Sampson of West Derry New Hampshire claims Peruna cured headaches deafness monthly troubles and nervousness after years of illness. The note praises Peruna as a godsend to women and invites readers to write to Dr Hartman for free advice at Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Sampson
West Derry
Rockingham County
N. H
Manalin
Hungarian Reverence For Arousing Figures Shared Across Generations
The passage notes that individuals who stirred Hungarians to action have long been revered equally by Hungarians, emphasizing enduring respect for those who mobilized national sentiment.
Rev George N Howard expelled from Genesee Ministers Association
Batavia New s retains Hon George Bowen to defend libel suit by the Rev George N Howard formerly of Melrose Mass He sought $10000 damages claiming immoral life after love letters created a stir at a Leray Presbyterian Church meeting in Batavia N Y
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Batavia
N. Y
George N. Howard
This Place
Melrose
Mass
Genesee Ministers’ Association
Presbyterian Church
Leray
Howard
Batavia News
George Bowen
News
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Houghton & Dutton
Brockton
Iz Pair
Kid Lewis
Lannan
NEW Publications
Justus Miles Forman
Shipping News
Everett Man
Wovwien
Miss Rosalie von. Struenning
Mammoth
Cambridge
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Downs Town
Washington St
Boer Pay
Boylston St
Ministers’ Association
Parker
Balsam
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa CO
Summer St
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