Quiet Session Delves Into School Board Finances
The School Board met briefly as the Normal School committee report remains under consideration. Amendments proposed by Mrs Duff prompted division and further review. Officials reviewed three months of 1903 04 expenses and compared them with the previous year noting increases in salaries and repairs.
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Board of School Supervisors
Duff
Board of Supervisors
Committee On Accounts
Pierce
Committee and
Is Gallagher at Tacoma
Taunton March 24. Police believe a Tacoma Washington arrest may be John E Gallagher alias John K E Dunn, wanted for the November 1899 murder of Joseph McMahon here. Officers say Gallagher has eluded capture across the United States while pursued for years.
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Taunton
George Holmes
Tacoma
Wash
John E. Gallagher
John KE. Dunn
Joseph McMahon
Gallagher
United States
Three Photos of Gallagher in Murderer Hunt
Police circular shows John E B Gallagher in three photos as the alleged Taunton murderer. Reports place him in Oregon Syracuse Altoona Bedford and the South with false leads. Taunton has offered a $500 reward for Gallagher's capture since July 1901.
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South
Gallagher
Taunton
Governor weighs Baker charges as police board sends reply
Police commissioners filed their answers to Baker's charges with the Governor who will study the document before deciding on a possible change in the leadership at Pemberton Square. The reactions suggest a general denial, with no immediate plan for an investigation and a new commissioner possibly looming.
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Baker
State House
Hurtubis
Pemberton Square
Man With Nine Wives Convicted In Bigamy Case
Archibald Jones was convicted of bigamy in the Circuit Court and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. He is accused of marrying nine women in as many states with two wives from Kentucky and Tennessee testifying against him.
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Erin, Tenn
Archibald Jones
Kentucky
Tennessee
Jones
Shorter Hours for Firemen Move Sparks Senate Fight
The committee on cities endorses the Curley bill for a statewide 12 hour day for firemen, a change long resisted by Boston officials. A compromise giving six hours off daily is discussed, with potential battles in both House and Senate led by Senators Myar and Munro.
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Committee On Cities
Curley
State House
Boston
Russell
Boston Department
House
Senate
Myar
Munro
Labor official fails to appear in Hatch suit case
Rutland Vermont March 24 Charles T McKean secretary of the Central Trades and Labor Council subpoenaed in suit by Hatch Company against the machinists union for 10000 damages from a strike did not appear when called. He was ordered to produce union records. Several other labor union men wanted as witnesses are believed to have left the city.
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Rutland
Charles T. McKean
Central Trades and Labor Council
Hatch Company
Machinists’ Union
New York to See Coal Price Drop on April First
New York expected a coal price cut on April 1 with dealers aiming to boost summer sales. White ash coal at tidewater was quoted around 6.25 dollars per ton in New York, with some dealers charging up to 7 dollars, versus 4.50 per ton a year ago.
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New York
Tidewater
Boston dealers expect prices to stay high this summer
Inquiries among Boston dealers show they do not expect much lower prices this summer. They cite high expenses and increased wages to miners as reasons prices at the mines will remain elevated.
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Boston
Dr Charles F Parker Dead At West End
Dr Charles F Parker longtime West End physician died at his Chambers street residence Tuesday. Born in Halifax he came to the country in youth and worked as a Medford drug clerk before graduating from the University of Vermont medical department in 1883 with honors. He was a retiring charitable man and Mason. a former Democratic candidate for state auditor. He leaves a father three brothers and a sister. Funeral at St Andrews Chapel Friday at 2 PM.
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Charles F. Parker
West End
Chambers Street
Halifax
Medford
Medical Department
University of Vermont
Parker
Aberdour Lodge of Masons
St. Andrew's Chapel
Harriet Standon Stricken Ill Forces California Departure
Harriet Standon leading lady in The Storks falls dangerously ill with alarming symptoms and hemorrhage. Doctors warn climate is unsuitable. Standon and her mother depart for California. Role of Violet to be filled by Miss Hunter from New York starting tomorrow night.
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Harriet Standon
the Storks
Miss Standon
State House elections probe hints at sensational revelations
At the State House the elections investigation unfolds with potential dramatic disclosures. Testimony from assessors and clerks recounts lodging-house conditions and lists of names, including questions about properties at 26 Pitts Street and 3 Lowell Street, as officials probe voter rolls.
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State House
Brown
John H. Giblin
George H. Warren
Alonzo F. Andrews
James P. Fox
John
Wireless Teleg The Navy Adopts Marconi System On Topeka
The Marconi wireless teleg raph system used on warships is being installed on the Topeka at the Charleston navy yard.
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Marconi
United States
Topeka
Charlestown Navy Yard
Legal Fees in Debate Over Marshall Case
A. J. Grimke testified about a suit brought by Joseph Lee against Napoleon D. Marshall the colored lawyer who collected 70 80 dollars and faced charges of excessive billing. Marshall argued legitimate costs while Lee and the defense claimed many items could be done by an office boy and were excessive. The judge reserved decision.
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A. J. Grimke
Hayti
Napoleon D. Marshall
Joseph Lee
Marshall
Stewart
Lee
Ely
Salem
Tee
Chelsea
Grimke
Court House
Washington
Mr. Marshall
Mr. Lee
Man Claims Detroit Injury While Working Five Weeks After Accident
Michael Joyce testified at a damages suit against A. E. Morse saying he was injured when run over on Feb 19 near Upham's Corner. Doctors found internal ailments but no external injuries. The city yard time book showed Joyce was credited as at work most days since the accident, though he said he could not work and did not receive any owed pay. The judge took the case under advisement.
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Michael Joyce
A. E. Morse
Joyce
Roxbury
City Street Department
Columbus Avenue
Upham's Corner
City Yard
Alden Sues Railroad for 100000 After Losing Legs
William B. Alden, a collector for the American Wringer Company, seeks $100,000 in a lawsuit against the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. The injury occurred July 8, 1899, near Putnam station when a switch engine knocked him down and ran over both legs. The case, before Judge Harris, is supported by Attorney-General Parker and G. H. Mellin.
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William B. Alden
Mr. Alden
American Wringer Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Harris
Superior Court
Parker
G. H. Mellin
Alden
Putnam, Conn
Judge's Letter Aids Woman in Larceny Case
Katie Gately alias Bishop, described as having real estate valued between 4000 and 5000 dollars, appeared before Judge De Courcy in the Superior Criminal Court awaiting sentence for larceny. Three counts totaled about 11 dollars, while $256 of stolen property identified as such was found in her room. The case had been heard previously by Judge Bolster of Roxbury Court, who knew her for 17 years.
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Katie Gately
Bishop
de Courcy
Superior Criminal Court
Bolster
Roxbury
Judge Delivers Probation After Reformatory Comment
The letter reached Judge De Courcy who said without Judge Bolster's recommendation he would have sent the woman to the reformatory. He ordered a $150 fine on two counts and probation on the third.
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de Courcy
Bolster
Reformatory
Property owners sue over South Terminal land taking
In a Superior Court action before Judge Sheldon, Nathaniel Hathaway and Anna H Swift sue over the Terminal company's taking of land now on Summer street formerly known as French's wharf. Plaintiffs from New Bedford seek heavy damages amid unresolved terms. The land was leased by New York & New England Railway Company for 51 years. The case resumes this morning.
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Sheldon
Superior Court
Nathaniel Hathaway Et al
Anna H. Swift
New Bedford
Summer Street
French's Wharf
Anderson Sues Elevated Railroad Over Horse Injury
Augustine E. Anderson sued the Elevated railroad in Everett claiming damages for a halted horse and wagon after a collision on June 11. The case opened yesterday in the Superior Court with Anderson seeking 1000 dollars for his horse and wagon injuries.
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Augustine E. Anderson
Everett
Superior Court
Detective Waranoff Pursues Suit Over Theatrical Assault
Detective David Waranoff won a verdict in Municipal Criminal Court against Cohen for assault but fines go to the county. He filed suit yesterday against the Slevita Aid Association, alleging injury suffered while acting as a ticket taker at a Sunday theatrical event on December 28. The judge took the case under advisement.
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David Waranoff
Cohen
Waranoff
Slevita Aid Association
Cambridge Officials Again Fail to Fill Posts
Cambridge City Council postpones a convention to elect an Overseer of the Poor and a principal assessor until next Tuesday. Democrats favor Dennis Hayes for overseer. Alderman Phelan resigns as assistant assessor. resignation laid on the table.
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Cambridge
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Dennis Hayes
Alderman Coveney
Common Council
William S. Phelan
Lynn Shoemakers Plan New Association For Lynn Made Shoes
A Lynn meeting is set for next Thursday to form the Lynn Manufacturers Association to produce Lynn made footwear. The move aims at a stance against union stamped boots while union stamp producers in Boston convened to reinforce their position.
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Lynn
Boston
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