Workmen's Houses in Plaistow Bombarded by Attackers
In Plaistow New Hampshire two Boot and Shoe Workers' Union members had their homes pelted with rocks and bricks. Shots were fired as assailants fled toward woods. Freeman Kelley and Herbert Ham were targeted. Ham fired back and one assailant returned fire. Police seek suspects amid broader city disturbances and prior Saturday night clashes.
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Haverhill
Plaistow
N. H
Kelley House
Kelley
Herbert G. Ham
Hilliard & Taber
Ham
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
William Brown
Hazen B. Goodrich & Co
Brown
Revolver Incidents Amid Lynn Labor Troubles
March 15 dispatch reports several revolver incidents during Lynn labor unrest. Joseph Dues, Boot and Shoe Workers' Union cutter, is jailed after assault with a revolver on Edward A. Gaines of Knights of Labor. John Kurve, likewise a union cutter, is arrested for firing on Oxford street amid clashes with strike supporters. Gaines was uninjured. Kurve claimed self defense after being taunted by a crowd.
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Lynn
Joseph Dues
Edward A. Gaines
Knights of Labor
Washington Street
Dues
Gaines
John Kurve
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Oxford Street
David Shear
Kurve
Shear
Centenarian South Boston couple mark long life together
Captain T Barker born 1815 and Mrs Eliza B Morris born 1820 celebrate over 60 years in their East Eighth Street home. He served under Commodore Perry aboard the Concord and later learned silversmithing, while they raised five children near Boston. Married 1839.
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T. Barker
East Eighth Street
Boston
Captain Barker
Kittery
Old
Boston Artillery
Dorchester Heights
Barker
Uncle Sam
Commodore Perry
Concord
South Boston
Oldest New England Married Couple Sought for Chairs
The Boston Post invites readers to nominate the oldest married couple in New England. Send a photo with a 200 word sketch including birth dates ages address children and notable life details. The winners will receive a Morris Chair and a Rocking Chair delivered express prepaid.
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Boston Post
New Eng
Post
Boston
New England
Irish Members Hope for Settlement of Land Question
Irish MPs spoke in Liverpool Manchester Birmingham and Dundee on improving prospects for resolving the land issue. John Redmond said the land purchase bill offered hope while moving from coercion to conciliation, though past disappointments dampen optimism. William Redmond claimed landlords had surrendered to the National party.
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Ireland
William Redmond
Manchester
National Party
Governor Delays Police Commission Investigation Decision
Governor Bates has not decided on investigating the Police Commission amid charges by Dr. Galvin and W H Baker. An inquiry to determine if an investigation is needed is underway, with a public, thorough probe possible if ordered, but he will proceed slowly and carefully.
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Bates
Galvin
W. H. Baker
Pemberton Square
Clark
Baker
Police Commission
The Stenographer Wife Confesses A Hidden Letter
A young man recalls his marriage to a quiet stenographer Nell in the West. He finds a secret letter revealing her loneliness and a writerly sheet from her story that explained her conduct. He realizes Nell never loved another and remains devoted.
Suit Involving Helen Gould Heads To Trial
New York March 15 Miss Helen M Gould is expected to testify in a $100000 damages suit brought by John H Patterson president of the National Cash Register Co against the Ideal Cash Register Co The complaint accuses defendants led by President Ray V Pierce and manager Henri B Gleezen of libeling Patterson by circulating untrue damaging statements In pamphlet form about him referencing an engagement rumor and Patterson's visit to Dayton Ohio to inspect his kindergarten
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New York
Helen M. Gould
Supreme Court
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Ideal Cash Register Company
Ray V. Pierce
Henri B. Gleezen
Patterson
Miss Gould
Bound Brook
N. J
Pierce
John Henry Patterson
Strike on the New Haven Looms as Ballots Count
Rail workers on the New York New Haven Hartford line near New Haven Conn expect a decision by Monday noon on a potential strike after accepting a grievance committee proposal. Brotherhood leaders report possible strike with sealed ballot returns due from local branches and no formal railroad statement issued yet.
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New Haven
Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Valentine Fitzpatrick
Wilkins
The
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Road
Prominent Back Bay matrons in Physical Culture class
A Back Bay women’s group forms a Physical Culture class during Lent with noted matrons and younger members. The 3 pm second meeting centers on Grace and Strength, followed by lectures on Physical Training for Health and Mind Body Adjustment.
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Back Bay
Lucia Gale Barber
Rev Simon Drew Withholds Perry Confession Statement
Rev Simon Drew told a Post reporter he never promised to read publicly Perry’s confession. He cited an unexpected private reason and said the written statement Perry gave him on Nov 15, 1902 would be withheld. The meeting at St Pauls Baptist Church, 178 Washington Street, was not addressed as planned.
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Simon P. W. Drew
St. Paul's Baptist Church
Washington Street
George L. ©. Perry
Drew
Post
Perry
Gabrilowitsch Ill Postpones Recital to Saturday
Mr Gabrilowitsch is ill with a severe cold and neuralgia delaying the recital set for this evening at Chickering Hall. Tickets may be exchanged or refunded at the Symphony Hall box office.
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Gabrilowitsch
Chickering Hall
Symphony Hall
Fifth Regiment in fine shape says Col. Oakes amid rumors
Colonel William H. Oakes of the Fifth Massachusetts militia denounces circulating rumors that the unit is in danger of disruption. He asserts the regiment is in excellent condition, has led in marksmanship, and will have full ranks at the upcoming inspection.
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William H. Oakes
Massachusetts Militia
Oakes
Mason
Boston
Cambridge
Waltham
Stearns
Attleboro
Goff
C Company
Newton
Brigham
Knickerbocker Girl Enters Third Week at Columbia Theatre
The Knickerbocker Girl begins the third and final week of its engagement at the Columbia Theatre tonight. The bright musical comedy has impressed Boston theatregoers and several musical numbers are being whistled on street corners. A matinee is scheduled for Tuesday.
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The
Knickerbocker Girl
Columbia Theatre
Boston
Fire Rescues Two Men From Burning Building at 126 Broad Street
Early Sunday morning a fire trapped Augustus Samuel and Herbert Downs in a top-floor room at 126 Broad Street. Downs escaped in night clothes after awakening to smoke. Samuel, found by Lieutenant Dolan of Ladder 8, was rescued with serious burns. Fire crews from Ladder 8 and Engine 2 quickly controlled the blaze.
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Broad Street
Augustus Samuel
Herbert R. Downs
Samuel
Joseph Dolan
Ladder 8
Downs
Samuels
John Dobbyns
Dobbyns
Fort Hill Square
Engine
Women’s retreat opens at Church on Harrison Avenue
A week long retreat for women will begin next Sunday evening at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue. The event aims to provide spiritual reflection and community support for participants.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
Harrison Avenue
Vandalism by Princeton Men Disfigures Nassau Hall Lion
A crowd of young alumni and upper class men vandalized the bronze Nassau Hall lion in Princeton New Jersey, leaving it badly disfigured and beyond satisfactory repair. The new gymnasium also suffered damage to a winding staircase estimated at two hundred dollars.
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Princeton
N. J
Nassau Hall
Miss Alice Roosevelt Sails to Porto Rico With Guards
New York March 15 Miss Alice Roosevelt daughter of the President sailed for Porto Rico yesterday amid heavy security. Police plain clothes detectives and United States Secret Service men guarded her movements under Inspector Brennan with Captain Vredenburg Boyle and fourteen others forming the escort. The royal reception included two top staterooms Nos 28 and 30 and a theatre bus arrival with relatives. The Coamo sailed shortly after noon.
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New York
Alice Roosevelt
Porto Rico
United States Secret Service
Vredenburg
Boyle
Brennan
Roosevelt
Elizabeth Hunt
Miss Roosevelt
Douglas Robinson
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Helen R. Roosevelt
Harvard Senior to Wed Susan Nason to Edwin Rich ards
Harvard senior Susan Florence Nason announced engagement to Edwin B. Richards of Marlboro, Harvard ’08. Also listed are Dorothy Horton engaged to Frank J. Ross of Boston and Flora Augusta Chabot to Lawrence Augustus Johnson of Uniontown, Penn.
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Warren P. Nason
Susan Florence Nason
Edwin B. Richards
Harvard
Marlboro
E. F. Delano
Winthrop
Chicago
Dorothy Horton
Frank J. Ross
Boston
Elizabeth Chabot
Somerville
Flora Augusta
Lawrence Augustus Johnson
Uniontown
Penn
Cambridge
Kidney-Wort Tablets Claim Kidney Disease Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Pettingills Kidney-Wort Tablets as a universal remedy for kidney disease. It urges early use after cold induced inflammation and claims cures for cystitis bladder stones urinary disorders enuresis and hematuria with strong language about preventing blood poisoning.
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Pettingill
Brookline Election Opens Amid Vigorous Campaign
Brookline voters face three contests in today’s town election. Charles H. Pearson challenges Charles E. Riley for a seat on the Board of Selectmen in a fierce duel between blueblood and village factions. Joe Walker is favored for moderator, while Thomas J. Duddy vies for Walnut Hills Cemetery trustee after a prank candidate push.
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Brookline
Charles H. Pearson
Charles E. Riley
Board of Selectmen
Bluebloods
Thomas J. Duddy
Walnut Hills Cemetery
Joseph Walker
Rockefeller Dividends Pay Out Millions to Rockefeller Interests
Two Rockefeller monopolies, Standard Oil and Consolidated Gas, issued dividends totaling 21.5 million dollars. John D. Rockefeller will receive 8 million from Standard Oil, and his brother William 3 million. The Standard Oil payout covers the second quarter on a 106 million trust.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Consolidated Gas Company
William
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South Boston Yacht Club
Eliza B. Barker
Old North Church
Waltham Watches
American Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
Sanday Post
Wife Nell
Nellie Burns
Chelsea Street
Everett, Mass
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Neli
Nell
Esome
George
Charles
Helen Gould
G. P. Gardner
Beacon Street
J. C. Gray
T. J. Coolidge, Jr
J. S. Fay
Commonwealth Avenue
A. T. Cabot
Marlboro Street
Francis Watson
Clarendon Street
G. BE. Cabot
A. Lawrence Rotch
Frederick R. Sears, Jr
J. J. Batchelder
the Vendome
Thomas G. Plant
Gabrilowitsch III
T Wharf
Parm
Mission For Women
Beecham
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