Lawson Sues Kidder Peabody Over Gas Deal Profit
Thomas W. Lawson files equity suit in Boston Supreme Court against Kidder, Peabody & Co. seeking one million dollars from the New England Gas and Coke reorganization. He claims Bay State Gas stockholders deserved equitable shares and alleges improper payments to lobbyists and personal favorites. Defenders say total profits did not exceed one million and contest Lawson’s claimed share.
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Kidder, Peabody & Co
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston Copper King
Standard Oil
Lawson
Boston
Kidder-Peabody
State Street
Wson
Kidder, Peabody& Co
Supreme Court
Council of War
Bay State
H. H. Rogers
Abt
New England Gas and Coke Company
Francis H. Peabody
Kider, Peabody & Co
Russians announce telegraph and railway to Port Arthur working
Halifax May 10 Advices from Newfoundland state Philip Knowling expedition from Bay St George to Glenwood via Cormack's track has reached its destination after three weeks of brutal travel. The party faced mountains of snow and hunger. Indian guides killed dogs for meat to stave off starvation. After 21 days they nearly gave up, then McWhirter found the Gander River head and the group located their position.
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Halifax
N. S
Newfoundland
Philip Knowling
Bay St. George
Glenwood
Cormack
Hubbard
Labrador
Henry Whiter
McWhirter
Gander
Boston Flower Bed Chief Faces Reappointment Scrutiny
William Doogue the citys longtime superintendent of grounds faces a delayed reappointment as aldermen weigh his 25 year tenure and floral legacy in the city parks. Rival John B Reardon from Ward 11 is described as hopeful for the post amid political debate on merit versus influence.
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William’ Doogue
John B. Reardon
Ward 11
William Doogue
Doogue
Rail and telegraph links to Port Arthur restored
May 10 dispatches report that railroads and telegraph lines to Port Arthur are back in operation after a night of repair. Correspondents note high angle bombardment near Port Arthur and Japanese movements toward Liaoyang and Mukden, with Kuanggensian region occupied April 5.
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Manchuria
Kuanggensian
Huangtiangsian
Fengwangcheng
Bac P
Liaoyang
Mukden
Tayang
Fiercest attack on Boston Police Board chair on House floor
Representative Hickey of Boston savaged Judge Emmons as unfit for his post and blamed his conduct for demoralizing the police and making Boston a national laughing stock. The discussion centered on a salary increase from 4500 to 5000 and dog license fee changes. the bill passed to a third reading with final action expected today.
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Hickey
Boston
Emmons
Jidge Emmons
Houseé
William. E. Hickey
Bueke
Hall of Fame
Cummon
Boston Area Weather Forecast Report
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Wednesday partly cloudy skies. Thursday should be fair and warmer with mild temperatures and light winds.
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Boston and Vicinity
Every Box Guaranteed Dyspepsia Treatment Ad
Ad claims Dr Carleton's Dyspepsia Treatment guarantees digestion and promotes whiskey enjoyment. Mentions Lincoln's Cabinet XXXX at 21 Essex St as location.
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Lincoln's Cabinet
Essex St
Dead beside Boston bride in Chicago murder mystery
Edward Jarnagin, manager for Potter Wall Paper’s Western business, and his bride Elizabeth Frances Woodbury were found dead side by side in their Chicago home on Dakin Street. They were married in Boston on New Year’s Eve. Evidence suggests poisoned food caused their deaths after illness confined them to bed.
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Chicago
Edward Jarnagin
Potter Wall Paper Company
Dakin Street
Jarnagin
Elizabeth Frances Woodbury
Boston
Death by own action at Charlestown State Prison
Joseph Trescott alias Prescott, serving a life term since March 11, 1886 for murdering his wife, killed himself early Monday by cutting his throat with a shoemakers knife. Blood visible under his cell door. he lay face down with throat cut ear to ear. A longshoreman, he murdered his wife at 60 Chelsea Street Charlestown on February 10, 1896.
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Joseph Trescott
Prescott
Charlestown
Trescott
Chelsea Street
British Peril in Thibet Despatch Reports Mission Attacked
The Times reports from Gyantse that eight servants of the British mission were killed by Thibetans. The despatch states Thibetans are arming with weapons made at Lhassa and plan a coordinated effort to overwhelm the mission.
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London
the Times This
Gyantse
Thibet
Lhassa
Treasure train wrecked by robbers on Boston express
New York May 10 The Adams express from Boston wrecked at Port Chester after a guard pursued a robber gang. Gold valued at 75 000 in one car had been recovered by guard C E Guile of Somerville Massachusetts who held a man at gunpoint and recovered a package. The incident follows threats against the New Haven line and armed protection.
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New York
Boston
Port Chester
New Haven Road
C. E. Guile
Somerville
Mass
Mrs Ham in diamonds at sister s wedding
Wallace H. Ham the convicted embezzler watched from a prison cell as his wife s sister in law Misa Evangeline Coulton married Robert D. McElroy at the Hotel Varick in Brookline. Mrs Ham served as matron of honor and wore gray silk with diamond ornaments. Best man was Thomas McElroy.
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Wallace H. Ham
Misa
Evangeline Coulton
Robert D. McElroy
Brookline
Varick
Kent Street
Ham
Miss Coulton
Russians Report Skirmishes Near Yalu River Front
Russian despatches from May describe multiple skirmishes above Takushan and along the Talinne and Yalu rivers. Reports cite losses on both sides, Russian scouting actions near Pekton and Pektonlin, and engagements with Japanese and Korean detachments.
Rumor of Big Fight Near Maotienling Pass
May 11 The Matin reports a persistent rumor of a large engagement near Maotienling Pass between Russian forces and General Kuroki's army. The Russians allegedly suffered heavy losses with Lieutenant General Zasалitсh among the dead.
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Paris
Matin
St. Petersburg
Maotienling Pass
Kuroki
Zassalitch
Three Armies Marching On Kuropatkin
London May 11 The Shanghai Morning Post correspondent reports May 10 that Japan advances on Kuropatkin in three divisions. One moves from Fengwangcheng toward Liaoyang, another from Polanchen and Chuchen toward Yangyaocheng, and the third from Sullencheng toward Kulienhsin to sever rear communications at Liao Yang.
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Shanghai
Morning Post
Europatkin
Fengwangcheng
Liaoyang
Polanchen
Chuchen
Yangyaocheng
Sullencheng
Kulienhsin
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Frank G. Webster
F. E. Peabody
Robert Winsor
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Diamonds
Yalu
Takushan
Talinne River
Corean Gulf
Markevitch
General Staff
Liaoghaipuso
Taliane River
Luamyako
Salitzapugza
Pekton
Nedalieng
Pektonlin
Ufar
Yalu River
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