Woman Says She Was Duped by Married Man in Cambridge
Lena McDonald of 140 South Street Providence told Cambridge police that Thomas Church of 6 St Paul Street Cambridge, once head waiter at Brigham's Hotel Boston, posed as a single man and wooed her. She says he pawned her diamond ring valued at $1600 and her gold watch and chain, then used her money for outings. She later learned he was married and sought restitution. jewels were recovered, but Church was not found. The text also includes unrelated Russian and Japanese military dispatches.
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Lena McDonald
South Street
Providence
Cambridge
Thomas Church
St. Paul Street
Church
Brigham’s Fotel
Boston
Miss McDonald
Brigham's
McDonald
Miss McDonnald
Batchelder
Officer Real
Many Men After Mayor Collins Job
A shift in Boston politics shows Mayor Collins likely seeking a third term while many Democrats and Republicans ponder candidates. Ex-Congressmen Fitzgerald ONeill and Sullivan, City Clerk Donovan, Ward 8 leader Lomasney, and others head lists of potential rivals as parties prepare for succession once Collins retires.
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Collis
John F. Fitzgerald
Joseph H. O'Neil
John Hee
John A. Sullivan
Lomasney
Europe
E. J. Donovan
Fitzgerald
Donovan
North End
Thomas J. Grady
Patrick H. Bradley
Jeader
Collins
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Michael J. Murray
Charles T. Gallagher
Boy Suspect in St Anne’s Window Smashing Case
Somerville police search for a 14 year old believed tied to damage at St Anne's Catholic Church parochial residence on Medford Street. Investigation recalls a prior similar episode when the boy’s stepfather paid $21 in damages after a bullet found in the wall and the youth confessed before. Parish reaction mixed as neighbors report use of air rifle continued amid crowds at the residence.
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Somerville
St. Anne’s Catholic Church
Medford Street
Father Galvin
Thurston Street
Galvin
Schooner William Bisbee Abandoned After Collision
The three masted schooner William Bisbee of Rockland Maine was damaged in a collision with the Anchor line steamer Furnessia en route from Glasgow and Moville to New York. The crew was rescued and brought to port. the schooner, abandoned about 20 miles east of Fire Island light ship, remained afloat after the incident.
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New York
William Bisbee
Rockland
Furnessia
Glasgow
Moville
Bishée
Fire Island
Porto Rico Soldiers Arrive at Fort Andrew
Captain Harvey of the steamer Porto Rico, arriving from San Juan May 7, lands 100 men of the Fifty ninth Coast Artillery at Fort Andrew. The troops, stationed in Porto Rico for a year, will be stationed there for a few months before reassignment.
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Harvey
Porto Rico
San Juan
Peddock’s Island
Fiftyninth Coast Artillery
Fort Andrew
No Dark Horse in Illinois
Springfield May 15 indications tonight point to another day of fruitless balloting as the Republican State convention remains deadlocked. There is no probability of a dark horse candidate. the contest is viewed as between Yates, Lowden, and Deneen.
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Springfield
Ill
Yates
Lowden
Denéen
Allied Printers Fishing Trip on the King Philip
The Allied Printing Trades Club planned to depart Commercial Wharf at 7 45 am aboard the King Philip for their second annual fishing excursion. Delegations from Worcester Providence and Manchester NH will attend.
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Allied Printing Trades Club
Commercial Wharf
King Philip
Worcester
Providence
Manchester
N. H
Dinner Party Honors Dr Faunce From Baltimore College
Mr and Mrs Calvin B Faunce hosted a dinner at 42 Spring Park avenue Jamaica Plain to celebrate their son Dr Calvin B Faunce returning from Baltimore Medical College with honors. Present were Dr Walter J Faunce Mrs Roach and husband with baby Roach.
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Calvin B. Faunce
Spring Park Avenue
Jamaica Plain
Baltimore Medical College
Edward Rogers
Walter J. Faunce
Garrett D. Roach
Baby Roach
Russians Report Desultory Skirmishes Near Liaoyang
Lieut General Sukharoff reports to the general staff from Liaoyang on May 14 detailing Japanese movements. Skirmishes occur with Japanese forces including infantry, cavalry and artillery. Cossacks retire from Touinigou and ambush protection is prepared. Casualties include three Cossacks killed and four missing.
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ST. Petersburg
Sukharoff
Liaoyang
Touinigou
Fengwangcheng
Kantsgendiantig
Seludtchan
Maotien Pass
Tafanoon Valley
Touiitsou
Lindfapoutse
Errtaoufan
Lanschanhouan and
Siamadza
Body Found In Harbor Shrouded In Mystery
The missing sailor P. F. Mathison was found in the harbor near Long Wharf, linking to his disappearance since April 10 after leaving 318 Hanover Street for a visit. Identification came from a key tag around his neck. no violence noted, relatives in Sweden.
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Hanover Street
Long Wharf
Briggs’ Undertaking
Mathison
Sweden
Runaway Horse Bolts Through Mattapan Square Injuring Man
Frightened horse pulling a carriage driven by Michael F. Flaherty of West Sheldon Street Dorchester dashed through Mattapan square last night and threw out James Kenny of 774 Shawmut Avenue. Kenny suffered a brain concussion and was taken to City Hospital after the ambulance from Police Station 11 arrived. the horse collapsed after hitting a telegraph pole.
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Michael F. Fiaherty
West Sheldon Street
Dorchester
Mattapan Square
Mr. Flaherty
James Kenny
Shawmut Avenue
Kenny
Runaway Gilligan Boys Return with Strange Tales
Alfred and Frank Gilligan, aged 9 and 12, of 77 Gore Street East Cambridge, who had been missing, say they slept in an empty bakery oven and rode a train by hiding in East Cambridge near the Boston and Maine rail yard. They feared being sent away for not attending school and described frightening noises during their adventures.
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Alfred
Frank Gilligan
Gore Street
East Cambridge
Round House
Boston & Maine Railroad
Cambridge wife seeks husband over desertion and infant death
Mrs Weber of 1 Croftsland Street Cambridge reports to Cambridge police that George Weber has left her and their babies in destitution. He is being sought by the wife and police after the death of one child and failure to provide support in recent months.
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George Weber
Crofsland Street
Cambridge
Russians Torpedoed Cruiser at Talienwan Bay
May 10 Russian small-boat attack crippled an armored Japanese cruiser in Talienwan Bay near Port Arthur. A lone launch, under a young officer and three sailors, fired a single torpedo, causing a fierce fire and heavy damage before retreating to a beach near Danny.
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Liaoyang
Talienwan Bay
Dalny
Port Arthur
Danny
Sanchilipu
Polandien
Father Butler's First Service At St. Leo's
The Rev Francis J Butler newly named pastor of St Leo's Dorchester led his first service at Esmond Street church. He praised the late Father Thomas C McGoldrick and vowed to fill his predecessor's work worthily for the parishioners.
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Father Butler
ST. Leo’s
Francis J. Butler
Thomas C. McGoldrick
St. Leo’s Church
Esmond Street
Dorchester
Father McGoldrick
Chelsea Man Charged With Intent to Kill
George H. Stewart of 192 Shurtleff Street Chelsea was arrested after a restaurant incident in which he allegedly tried to assault May Johnson. Police say he pulled a knife and chased her. he is to appear in Chelsea court for a hearing.
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George H. Stewart
Shurtleff Street
Chelsea
May Johnson
Broadway
Burke and
Sawyer
Stewart
Chelsea Court
Burial services for Lee Hay Wey prominent Chinatown physician
Lee Hay Wey, a leading Chinatown figure and colony physician, was honored with Chinese funeral rites yesterday. His body rested in Jones' undertaking rooms before train transport to San Francisco and voyage on the Empress of Japan to China for interment in his native village. An oaken casket with Chinese inscriptions, a blue silk robe, and Chinese attire accompanied the ceremony. the body was embalmed by the same expert who prepared Governor Russell and Harvard professor Agassiz.
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Lee Hay Wey
Chinatown
Colony
Forest Hills
Jones
Lagrange ‘Street
San Francisco
Japan
China
Russell
Agassiz
Harvard
Hibernian Total Abstinence Meeting Features Racial Humor Talk
At the monthly meeting of the Hibernian Total Abstinence Association yesterday afternoon T. J. Donoghue spoke on Racial Characteristics in Wit and Humor. Maurice Dinneen chaired as brief addresses and a musical programme followed. Several applications for membership were presented.
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The
Hibernian
T. J. Donoghue
Maurice Dinneen
Reciproc ity in Faneuil Hall Speakers Barreciprocity Event
Tonight the historic Faneuil Hall hosts a public meeting on reciprocity with Canada. Prominent speakers include Henry M. Whitney Henry L. Higginson and Eugene N. Foss representing the chamber of commerce and other groups. The event is free to the public.
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Faneuil Hall
Canada
Henry M. Whitney
Chamber of Commerce
Henry L. Higginson
Eugene N. Foss
Calls Husband III Treated
The wife of William E. Austen defends him saying the public remarks are unfair. Austen is accused of selling four cigar brands without paying taxes and faces potential prison time. He has been in ill health since last fall and spent time in a sanitarium after release. He visited cigar maker Traiser who told him he would return to prison pending further investigation.
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William E. Austen
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ST. Anne's Church
Brine
William H. Brine Co
Tremont St
Illinois
Dr.faunce
Liaqyang
Haicheng
Owen
Chinaman
Morse
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