City Hall Nine Picked by Foley for Charity Baseball Game
Councilman Bill Foley of Ward 7 formed a City Hall nine to face the House of Representatives team at the American league grounds in two weeks. A city band of rooters was organized led by Clerk John F. Dever. Various city officials including Jim Donovan and Peter Costello arranged a holiday for the streets department on game day. Governor Bates may throw the first ball with Big Mike Sullivan as umpire. Team lineup includes M J Spillane J Oliver Higgins John McDonald James M Curley William Barrett William Newton Bresnahan John Conway and William Foley.
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Bill Foley
Ward 7
House of Representative
John F. Dever
Jim Donovan
Peter Costello
Leary
Billy Dunn
City Hall
Bates
Mike Sullivan
Governor’s Council
M. J. Spillane
J. J
J. Oliver Higgins
R. F
John McDonald
James M. Curley
William Barrett
C. F
William Newton
Big Bill Devery
South Boston
Stebbins Seeks Appeal in Equity Division ruling
Charles A. Stebbins appeared before Judge Fessenden in the equity division asking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court against the sentence imposed on his clients. The judge denied the appeal.
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Charles A. Stebbins
Fessenden
Supreme Court
TO-NI-TA Promises Cure for Female Ailments
A Yonkers woman recounts relief from heavy headaches back pain and uterine irregularities after using TO-NI-TA Membrane Bitters. She claims six bottles restored health enabling active daily walking running stairs and household duties. The ad touts Dr Lorentz’s remedy as addressing mucous membranes and offers a free booklet.
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Elen Snnedy
No. Street
Yonkers
N. Y
Tonita
Lorentz Medical Co
Flatiron Building
New York
Peeper Terrorizes West Somerville Neighborhood
A man dubbed the Peeper has startled residents in West Somerville over three weeks. He climbed a ladder to John E. Palmer’s Elm Street house, vanished when challenged, and reappeared at 191 Morrison Avenue near Miss Fannie Andrews. On Monday he was seen at 3 a.m. by Andrews, then fled as she raised the window. Milkmen noted a man resting under a tree before he disappeared.
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Tom the Peeper
West Somerville
Peeper
John E. Palmer
Elm Street
Palmer
Fannie Andrews
Matthew S. Andrews
Morrison Avenue
Grove Street
Miss Andrews
Shriner Meeting Held at Mechanics Hall in Boston
Only Shrine members could enter the secret walk inside Mechanics Hall for the Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine annual meeting. The hall was festively decorated with flags and bunting while members wore Turkish hats. Shrine members from across the state attended as guests of the Boston temple.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Boston
House Rides Over Quinn On Stony Brook Bill
In the House yesterday Representative Quinn of Boston urged striking the enacting clause to curb Boston tax burdens. He argued millions spent to beautify Boston should not deter industry, but the House refused his motion and passed the bill.
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Stony Brook
Quinn
Boston
Stage Falls 700 Feet Into Canyon Near Yellowstone
A coach with five Eastern tourists slipped over the Golden Gate road into a canyon near Gardiner, Yellowstone Park. The stage, held briefly by brush, toppled 700 feet to the bottom, killing the horses and destroying the vehicle. All five passengers were severely bruised but survived.
Immigrants Arrive In Boston On Ivernia Steerage Return
One of the largest passenger totals into Boston arrived on the Ivernia from Liverpool, docking at Cunard docks East Boston. Passengers: 84 first class, 181 second class, 1887 third class chiefly Scandinavians. Few deten tions, funds adequate. Deaths: two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Levy buried at sea after voyage roughness.
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Boston
Ivernia
Liverpool
Cunard Docks
J. L. Levy
PULLEN'S POLICE TO BE DANDIES
Chief Frederick B. Pullen of the Cambridge police plans a model force with stylish uniforms. Patrolmen must wear a specific collar and black necktie, with frequent inspections for crisp creases and polished shoes. The squad’s weekly drills have sharpened their bearing and posture, making them a distinctive, well turned group.
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Frederick B. Pullen
Cambridge Police Department
Half Blind Man Charged With Knife Assault in Chelsea
In Chelsea near the Everett line yesterday Thomas J. Henry nearly blind man drew a knife during an altercation with Fred Griffin at his home. Henry allegedly cut Griffin on the ear and was charged in Chelsea Police Court with assault with a knife. He was held in $400 for the Superior Court.
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Fred Griffin
Chelsea
Everett Line
Thomas J. Henry
Griffin
Henry
Superior Court
Strawberries Poison Warren Stricken at Home
Captain Philemon D. Warren of Division 14, famed strawberry lover, is confined to his home suffering from blood poison. His face and especially his eyes are affected, making sight difficult. He previously contracted the same illness last summer from the same cause, then affecting only his body.
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Philemon D. Warren
Division 14
Rescue Effort Planned To Float Schooner Future
Pilot Miles Blake and Captain Joseph Kemp led a tug crew from Lewis wharf to reach the schooner Future near Chatham. Tug Mercury and wrecking fighter Salvor will be on scene at daylight to attempt a float at today’s high tide, with hopes of success. The schooner had only moved a few feet on yesterday’s tide.
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Miles Blake
Joseph Kemp
Pallas
Lewis Wharf
Future
Chatham
Mercury
Salvor
Friends of Russia Excelled in Debate
The Catholic Club rooms in Dorchester hosted a lively debate on the Russian-Japanese War. Russia’s side featured Attorneys John R. McVey James Baldwin and John Cummings with the Japanese advocates Harry Dixon and Joseph Cahalan. Judges included Joseph F. O'Connell Alderman Hennessey and Adjutant Foley who ruled for Russia. An entertainment followed.
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Dorchester
Russia
John R. McVey
James Baldwin
John Cummings
Harry Dixon
Joseph Cahalan
Joseph F. O’connell
Alderman Hennessey
Adjutant Foley
Ninth Regiment
Old Home Week Plans Discussed by Massachusetts Association
An executive board meeting of the Massachusetts Old Home Week Association reviewed plans for this year’s observance. Dr. Charles H. Bangs of Lynn presided and noted several towns have voted to hold reunions, with new additions to the list. District meetings will be held to boost interest and organizers will be enlisted.
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Massachusetts Old Home Week Association
Charles H. Bangs
Lynn
Excursion Tickets To The World’s Fair On Sale Now
Excursion tickets to the World's fair at St Louis are available with multiple routing options. Tickets can be purchased at New York New Haven Hartford offices in Boston at 362 Washington Street South and Back Bay stations and at principal line points for full information.
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St. Louis
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Washington Street
South
Back Bay
Boston
London Believes Port Arthur Cut Off
May 6 dispatch from London notes Viceroy Alexieff leaving Port Arthur signals imminent isolation. Japanese plans to land second army and seal the port are cited, with reports of multiple prearranged attempts and conflicting Russian and Japanese timelines.Wider notes include Russia cancelling coal contracts and fears over securing Yalu army baggage as road conditions hinder transport and stores at Fengwangcheng.
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London
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Russia
Japan
Skrydoff
Daily Telegraph
Tokio
Jiji Shimpo
Ninchwang
Daily Mail
Paris
Far East
Berlin
Fengwangcheng
Japs Land Vast Army Near Port Arthur Threaten Rail Lines
Transports with troops lie at Pitsewo northeast of the stronghold as Japan moves to seize the rail network toward Port Arthur. Simultaneous transports at Niuchwang and Liao shan promontory signal an expected landing that could force Kuropatkin to shift forces toward Kuroki and leave Port Arthur besieged. Reports note heavy press casualty tolls and missing correspondents amid the Yalu fighting.
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Pitsevo
Russia
Liaoshan
Pitsewo
Niuchwang
Togo
Port Arthur
Admiralty
War Office
Yangtitien
Sanchelipon
Yalu
Novosti
Russ
Japanese transports near Port Arthur in Liaoshan area
Port Arthur report notes a Japanese squadron behind Liaoshan promontory south of Port Arthur. Transports with troops have reached Pitsewo northeast of Port Arthur, likely for a landing operation.
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Port Arthur
Liaoshan
Pitsewo
Woman, 74, Drowns Self in Hogshead at Home
Marplehead May 5. Mrs Martha Goodwin 74 wife of William Goodwin of Pearl street killed herself this morning by drowning in a hogshead behind her home. Her daughter was recently placed in an asylum and she had been despondent.
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Hogshead Marplehead
Martha Goodwin
William Goodwin
Pearl Street
Atkinson Named To Lead Harvard Education Course
Newton May 5 F W Atkinson superintendent of schools of this city has been appointed by Harvard College faculty to conduct Professor P H Hanns course on Education during the latter s absence in Europe.
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Newton
F. W. Atkinson
Harvard College
P. H. Hann
Europe
No Republican Leader Yet In Chicago Chair Race
New York May 6 Cornelius N Bliss treasurer of the national Republican committee returned from Washington after a conference with President Roosevelt. Bliss said no actual decision has been made on the chairman and probably none will be made until the Chicago convention.
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New York
Cornelius N. Bliss
National Republcan Committee
Washington
Roosevelt
Bliss
Chicago
Arrest in Alleged Labor Swindle
In Boston an alleged labor recruitment scam collected $1 registration fees from hundreds of Italian applicants at 20 Cooper Street and $1.05 more for supposed travel costs at 117 Washington Street. Police and union leaders investigated after timely tips exposed the fictitious contract. Victims faced further demands to transport belongings to the South Station and depart for Providence. Emanuele and the contractor’s wife were found counting cash.
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North End
Cooper Street
Providence
Washington Street North
Scigliano
Italian Protective League
D’alessandro
Laborers’ Union
Washington Street
Emanuele
South Station
Boston
Messrs
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Foley
Stebbins
To-Ni-Ta
Helen F. Kennedy
W. Somerville
MR. Palma
Shriners
Mechanics Hall
House
Pullen
Friends OF
California
Cushing Medical Supply Co
Washington St
Boston, Mass
Dr. Felt
Dr. Felt Chemical Co
Summer St
George Peabody
New England
United Cigar Stores
United States
Flatiron
Hann
W. L. Douglas
Union Mace
Philadelphia
J. M. E. Morrill
Corona Colt
Douglas
W. L. Dou
Brockton
Mass
Douglas Boston
Essex Stree
School Street
Summer Street
Lincoln Street
Court Street
Howard Street
Hanover Street
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