Bebro's Record Faces Further Trial for Boston Swindles
Harry J Bebro alias Phillips alias Josephs known as a slick confidence man, faced a sentencing hearing in the Superior Criminal Court with adjournment until morning as evidence and arguments continued. He was convicted of swindling in Boston and surrounding areas and has been held at Charles Street jail. Inspector McGarr presented papers alleging crooked dealings since Europe with later shady acts in London New York and Brooklyn. Mrs Mary E Philbrick testified Bebro swindled her from a lodging business on Massachusetts Avenue. Bebro remained on the stand awaiting further testimony before remand to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Bebro
Phillips
Josephs
Fessenden
Superior Criminal Court
Bebro
Boston
Charles Street
McGarr
Europe
London
New York
Brooklyn
Corcoran
Cohen
Mary E. Philbrick
Massachusetts Avenue
Fire at Springfield upholstery shop destroys stock
Two alarms were sounded at 6 15 PM from Box 86 for a fire at 78 Springfield street within the M F Phinney upholstery shop. The blaze started in a rear excelsior heap and gutted the interior, with $500 loss. John McDonald sleeping in the office managed to wake and contain the fire, aided by Engine Company 23. the second alarm proved unnecessary. The building is owned by the heirs of Stephen and Charles L. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Street
M. F. Phinney
Engine Company 23
John McDonald
Stephen and
Charles L. Smith
Fall River K of P Lodge Hosts Puritan Lodge at Castle Square Hall
Commercial Lodge No. 37 invites Puritan Lodge of Fall River to a 10 o clock evening event at Castle Square Hall. The Mayor and city officials will respond to toasts, highlighting civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Lodge No
K. of P
Puritan Lodge of
Fall River
Castle Square Hall
Norfolk county memo blocks disputed audit payments
Norfolk county commissioners ordered that listed accounts be withheld from payment by the county treasurer until further notice. The payments totaling various amounts were to cover expenses of the commissioners in their defense during a spring legislative investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Norfolk County
R. M. Morse
Doe
Hunnewell & Co
Irving & Casson
Hamilton A. Hull
Alfred Brooks Fry
William H. Herrick
Misses Sargent
Misses Sargent & Co., $26.25; Charles T. Bovell, $21.56; T. E. Grover
Fred Joy
Pastor Loses His Mind In Lockport Turmoil
The Rev. Father Darcy, permanent rector of St. John’s Church in Lockport, was found wandering in East avenue and admitted to Providence Rest with acute mental disorder. He had recently taken medicine for suspected typhoid fever and faced public talk of possible appointment as vicar general of the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Father Darcy
St. John’s Church
Lockport
Providence
East Avenue
Pilgrim overboard death identified as Thomas R. Harris
In New York on March 2, authorities confirm the jumper from the Fall River steamer Pilgrim was Thomas R. Harris of Elizabeth New Jersey. His son identified clothes in Cabin 12 as his father’s after thorough investigation. Harris, described as wealthy, gave no reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fall River
Pilgrim
Thomas R. Harris
Elizabeth
N. J
Cabin 12
Harris
Robbed Tom Ochiltree Suspect Arrested as Fugitive
Charles J Roberts 23 of Washington DC was arrested at the post office by Inspectors Harris and Houghton as a fugitive from justice. He is wanted for larceny of jewelry from T P Ochiltree of Chamberlain's Hotel and Philip Lystley of the Shoreham Hotel where he worked as a clerk. He agreed to return to Washington without extradition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Roberts
Washington, D. C
Post Office
Harris and Houghton
T. P. Ochiltree
Chamberlain’s Hotel
Philip Lystley
Shoreham
Washington
Gas bill defeated in Senate amid gas leak concerns
The Senate rejected a bill to prevent dangers from gas escapes from unlit burners. The measure died after a sharp debate led by Senator Bailey of Arlington. The House approved a $5900 appropriation for state representation at the Tennessee exposition. Seven anti-trust bills were sent to reference. A laundry business in a single room was reconsidered and will be discussed by Mr Maxwell in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bailey
Arlington
House
Maxwell
Wise and Brady Visit House After Middlesex Club Talk
The Honorable John S. Wise and Colonel J. D. Brady of Virginia spoke at the Middlesex Club last evening and visited the House in the company of Colonel W. H. Dyer of the Middlesex Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Wise
J. D. Brady
Virginia
Middlesex Club
W. H. Dyer
Gas Bill Defeated Over Gas Type Debate
The bill to prevent gas from escaping unlit burners failed 20 to 6 after a debate led by Senator Bailey of Middlesex who blamed water gas for fatalities. Senators Davis Lomasney and Felsom weighed in on sources and methods, while opposition argued against mandated fixture upgrades and a manufacturer’s price scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Middlesex
Boston
Gas Commission
Committee On Manufactures
Davis
Lomasney
Felsom
Massachusetts Split on Exposition Delegation in House
Debate over Tennessee centennial international exposition delegation ends with Pierce substitute approved. The measure provides a $5000 appropriation and state representation by the Governor or Lieutenant Governor, six staff members, and three special commissioners appointed by the Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Boston
Massachusetts
T. F. Keenan
Senate
Hayes
Lowell
Pierce
Milton
Kelcher
Hall
Everett
George
Haverhill
Mills
Fall River
Executive Council
House
Bills Passed Move Through Legislature Amid Amendments
The bill to erase Na hatan and replace with Westwood in Dedham's town incorporation was passed to be engrossed. Boston voter list headings were revised for engrossment. Other measures include Manchester and Essex in Gloucester Police Court district, Haverhill to Danvers Street Railway extension, Methuen water loan, several state and reformatory repairs, and county tax authorizations. The gas fitter licensing law in Boston advanced to a third reading by 21 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahatan
Dedham
Westwood
Boston
Manchester
Essex
Police Court of
Gloucester
Haverhill, Georgetown & Danvers Street Railway Company
Methuen
Hyannis
Reformatory Prison
State Reformatory
State Normal School
Bridgewater
Worcester
Senate
House Rejects Salary Increase for Middlesex Probate Judge
The House debated a bill to raise the junior probate judge of Middlesex County salary from 4000 to 4500, with supporters from Boston and Lenox while opposition from Ways and Means and others led to a 106 to 46 defeat. Amendments to school land taking and Boston building laws enforcement were also defeated or altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Middlesex County
Bachelder
Boston
Post
Lenox
Lowell
Committee On Ways and Means
George
Haverhill
Law in Laundries Senate Action on Laundry Labor Provisions
In the Senate yesterday the committee report on labor was accepted granting leave to withdraw for petitioners. It states that persons in the laundry business shall be covered by public statutes, or that such provisions apply to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
The Careful Mother Keeps Salvation Oil Handy
A brief homemaking note urges keeping Salvation Oil for minor cuts and bruises, highlighting its usefulness in everyday injuries.
Committee report cites anti trust bills for next General Court
The mercantile affairs committee referred to the next General Court a set of anti trust measures targeting foreign and domestic corporations pools trusts or combines. They aim to forfeit charters if a foreign majority holds stock and to prohibit trusts that lessen competition or fix food or fuel prices. Senator Gallivan and Representative Keliher dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
General Court
Gallivan
Keliher
Railroads Committee Reports on Losses and Salary Increases
The railroad committee reports leave to withdraw a petition on losses of goods entrusted to rail carriers, asserting a loser may prove delivery without proving the company negligent. It also notes a bill to raise the Boston Police Clerk salary to 3000 with retroactive effect from Jan 1, 1897. Reference is made to the General Court on raising the auditor of accounts salary to 5909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Railroads
Board of Police of
Boston
Auditor of Accounts
Petition to abolish railroad smoke nuisances in Dorchester
The report notes unanimous leave to withdraw J H Mellen's petition for an act forfeiting charters of domestic corporations when over half their stock is owned by a foreign company. The bill targets alleged nuisances on the New York New Haven Hartford line in Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. B. Callender
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Dorchester
J. H. Mellen
Massachusetts Prison Association seeks transfer of county jail control
The adverse committee report was accepted on the petition of the Massachusetts Prison Association for transferring property control and management of county jails and houses of correction to the State, and on the adverse report on Edward A. Willard’s petition for a salary increase as first assistant clerk of the Suffolk Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Prison Association
Edward A. Willard
Suffolk County
Debated Bond Bill Held On Table By Senate
In the Senate a brief debate occurred on a bill concerning bonds or certificates of indebtedness for cities towns and counties. Senator Farley diminished the bill’s importance and on Harwood's request it was laid on the table. In the House on Monday debate was set for Cuban liberty resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Farley
Orange
Harwood
Middlesex
House
Pope Receives Pilgrims on Rome Audience
In Rome on March 25 the Pope held an audience for American pilgrims returning from Jerusalem. After mass he delivered an allocution praising U S Catholics and distributed souvenir medals to the pilgrims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Jerusalem
United States
Michigan man charged with embezzling $40,000 in New York
Anton M. Christinson of Ridgeway Michigan was arrested at 29 Jay Street by central office detectives for embezzling $40,000 from the Ridgeway Creamery Company. He was en route to Denmark when taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anton M. Christinson
Ridgeway, Mich
Jay Street
Central Office
Ridgeway Creamery Company
Denmark
Crispi Summoned to Answer Charges in Rome
A Rome despatch says ex Premier Crispi has been summoned to appear before the judge of instruction to answer charges of illegal financial transactions with the Bank of Naples during his time as premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Crispi
Judge of
Bank of Naples
Chamberlain protests Transvaal violations to Kruger
The Globe reports strong notes from Joseph Chamberlain, British colonies secretary, sent to President Kruger under parliamentary pressure protesting alleged breaches of the London convention by the Transvaal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Globe
Joseph Chamberlain
Kruger
Transvaal
Vandalism at Grant Tomb Pins Hope For Preservation
Unknown vandal chipped stone from a granite pillow block at the Grant tomb in New York, though the structure remains sound. Officials say the act was by a local stone worker and the sarcophagus remains secure as capstone work proceeds. Plans for a grand military dedication include a huge flagpole and a massive parade with units from Fort Myer, Newport, and West Point among others, expected to be the largest in New York. The North Atlantic squadron may participate, with naval and marine contingents joining the land parade on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grant
Canfield
John T. Brady
War Department
United States
Committee On
Park Department
Grenville M. Dodge
Alger
Secretary of War
Fort Myer
Fort Then Allen
Hght
Washington Barracks
Newport
Fort Adams
Fort Hamilton
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Fort Monroe
Madison Barracks
Fort Niagara
Plattsburg
United States Cadet Corps
West Point
Forts Schuyler
Hamilton
Columbus
Wadsworth
Slocum
Renamp
van Cortlandt Park
National Guard
Hugo Osterhaus
Admiral Bunce
North Atlantic Squadron
General Dodge
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Bliss
Carlisle Indians
Washington
E. L. Zalinski
Shaw A Good Trooper and the Eighth Regiment Inquiry
Captain Elisha Shaw of North Chelmsford testifies at the military hearing on the Eighth Regiment reorganization. He admits limited tactical knowledge while others recount forced resignations, discharge motives, and political pressure from General Peach. The case aims to decide if officers were unjustly ousted and whether further witnesses will be summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Eighth Regiment
Eighth
Elisha H. Shaw
North Chelmsford
Bent
Cavalry
George M. B. Cousens
Peach
Joseph W. Preston
Beverly
Stopford
Richard Sullivan
O'Reilly
Carter
Chase
King
Mr. Bent
Clark
Sullivan
O’reilly
Frederick Stopford
Captain Stopford
Adjutant-General’s Office
Adjutant-General
Mr. Preston
Colonel Pew
Preston
Pew
E. H. Shaw
Frothingham
Attorney Bent
General Peach
Cousens
Charles Eliot Dead Son of Harvard President Passes at 36
Charles Eliot age 36 son of Harvard University President Charles W. Eliot died at his Brookline home after a week of illness from spinal meningitis. He leaves a widow and four children. Eliot was a member of Olmsted Olmsted & Eliot landscape architects and had worked there four years after Harvard graduation in 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eliot
Eliot
Harvard University
Warren Street
Brookline
Olmsted, Olmsted & Eliot
Harvard
Bussey Institute
Burial of Captain James R. Hamilton in Gloucester
Captain James R. Hamilton owner and crewman of schooner William Baker, a government chartered privateer during the rebellion, who hunted the pirate Thory and burned several Georges Bank fishing vessels, was buried in Gloucester yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
James R. Hamilton
William
Baker
Thory
Georges
Dermatologist Woodbury Promotes Freckle Reduction
Boston dermatologist at 11 Winter Street offers freckle removal with facial soap and beauty products. Consultation free and moderate terms. Send 10 cents for Beauty Book and a sample of facial soap or facial cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
Funeral Procession Follows Remains to Grave
From his late home in Manchester by the Sea a large crowd departed with the remains to the grave. Ocean and Magnolia Lodges of Odd Fellows joined the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester-by-the- Sea
Ocean and
Magnolia Lodges of
Odd Fellows
Also Mentioned on This Page
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
Borsie
Asbon
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. A. Fletcher
Peter
the Centaur Company
Murray ST
New York City
Fall River Lodge
Tom Ochiltree
Beecham
Henry J. Greer
The
Bos
Tennessee Exposition
Pope
Chamberlain
Grant’s
J. W. Preston
Captain Shaw
Brackett
Major Wood
Captain Cousens
Dr. Schenck
Medora R. Crosby
England
Damrell & Upham
Old Corner
Hockatore
School Streets
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!