Boston Fines Parade Honors Police March Through City
Nearly 1000 Boston police officers led by Superintendent William H. Pierce paraded in spotless uniforms amid crowds. Gov. Guild, Mayor Fitzgerald and three commissioners reviewed the line as rank and file moved in organized battalions with captains, lieutenants, sergeants and 50 patrolmen per company.
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Boston
William H. Pierce
Guild
Fitzgerald
Cole, Emmons
Adams
Dennis Donovan
William O. Libby
Frank I. Jones
John A. O’rourke
William Fottler
George D. Yeaton
George A. Hall
Charles W. Searles
O. M. Hanscom
Hiram H. Rich
Governor Guild
Lawrence Cain
Division 4
O'Brien
Diplomas Granted to Melrose Grammar Graduates
Melrose May 16 The School Board voted to grant diplomas to all grammar school graduates citywide restoring an old custom prompted by Mayor Barton.
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Melrose
Barton
Fraud Order Lays Out Circulars From Boston Promoter
Postal officials say no buyers were found after the American Promoting & Trustee Company of 21 Deane Street sent circulars to electric light plant owners claiming it could locate ready buyers. Recipients were told a fee would secure an immediate representative visit and property review.
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American Promoting & Trustee Company
Deane Street
Boston
Postal mail fraud allegations hit Savannah firm
Checks for 250 and 500 dollars were allegedly sent in reply to letters with officials claiming that after payment no representative was sent and no sale of property occurred. Boston reports note several similar cases and Inspector Snow led a thorough investigation. J Whitney Beals Jr. named as head of the firm, recently tied in Detroit society circles. The company held offices at 21 Doane Street.
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Boston
Postoffice
Snow
Savania
J. Whitney Beals, Jr
Post Office
Said
Detroit, Mich
the Concern
Doane
Annual election of Boston Typographical Union reelects leaders
David X. Coughlan is re elected president and George L. Young re elected vice president. Frank M Flanagan becomes treasurer and Henry Sterling secretary all unopposed. International officers were also chosen with no opposition to some incumbents. Delegates to the I T U convention at Colorado Springs faced close contests.
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Boston
Colorado Springs
Two Dorymen Drown From Gloucester Capsize
A telegram from Captain Wharton reports the loss of two dorymen from the Gloucester schooner Richard Wainwright. Michael Canning and Orrin Mills capsized as a dory overturned amid half gale winds near Grindstone Magdalen Islands.
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Gloucester
Richard Wainwright
Robert Wharton
Wharton
Grindstone
Magdalen Islinds
Michael Canning
Orrin Mills
Seeks Charley Atkinson on sister’s illness
Mrs. Smith at 375 Salem Street Malden requests Charley Atkinson contact her immediately regarding his sister who is very ill.
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Charley Atkinson
Borges Trial Chronicles Readings of Ubero Ads and Bribery Allegations
The third day of Ferdi nand E Borges's trial focused on documentary evidence and alleged false Ubero Plantation Company advertisements. Read were letters from Torres and Owen about bribery schemes, changing foreman names, and urging investors with glowing prints.
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Ferdinand E. Borges
Ubero
Borges
International Trust Company
F. L. Torres
Mexico
Torres
Rafael Cinta
Boston
Chase
Mrs Frick Arrives at Pride's Crossing for Summer Home
Mrs Henry Clay Frick and her daughter Ellen arrived at Pride's Crossing to inspect the summer residence being built for them there. They traveled from Pittsburgh to view the project and plans for the estate.
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Beverly
Henry Clay Frick
Pittsburg
Ellen
Pride’s Crossing
Fever Rages in Tilton as Child Dies of Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever continues to sweep Tilton New Hampshire with a 10 year old boy, George Ayer, dying after a two day illness marking the first death in the outbreak.
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Tilton
N. H
George Ayer
New Lighter Ready for Sea at Green's Yard Chelsea
At Green's yard in Chelsea several vessels undergo repairs. A 500 ton merchandise lighter is ready to depart to New York in tow of the Teaser. It was built for the Mutual Company. Captain Ned Dixon's King Philip fishing steamer is hauled out for propeller blade replacement and will be ready to sail Sunday for fishing grounds.
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Green’s Yard
Chelsea
Teaser
New York
Mutual Company
Ned Dixon
King Philip
Highway Supt Twombly Sues Faulkner For 1000
Lowell May 16. Edgar F. Twombly Superintendent of Highways sues Richard Faulkner for 1000 alleging stories damaging his character. He claims graft accusations were spread by his political opponents. The case will be heard in Lowell court on June 9.
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Lowell
Edgar F. Twombly
Richard Faulkner
Mr. Twombly
Faulkner
Lowell Court
Cascarets for Bad Breath and Digestive Help
Oral health and digestion advice tout Cascarets as a quick fix for bad breath coated tongue and constipation. The ad extols exercise of bowel muscles over laxatives, promotes a ten cent pocket box, and warns to buy only genuine CCC stamped by Ste Sterling Remedy Company.
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Ste Sterling Remedy Company
CCC
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Edward F. Gaskin
George W. Wescott
Thomas C. Evans
John T. O’lalor
Irving A. H. Peabody
Otis M. Kimball
Hugh Lee
Harbor Police
James M. Coulter
Oscar H. Boynton
P. D. Warren
George A. Wyman
James E. Sargent
Charles W. Hunt
John J. Hanley
Daniel E. Curran
William J. Lowery
Philip McBryan
Forrest M. Hall
George ‘H. Guard
Signal Service
U Snell Eee
Charles H. Cole, JR
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Police Board
Boston Common
Melrose Grammar
Shines
Dee Hater Watncene
Shinola CO
Mr. Beals
VIA
Bros
Brent
Broadway
New Yor
White
Allege
W. D. Owen
Ralph Robinson
Mrs. Frick
Cloak and Sui
Washington Street
Winter Street
India Lawn
India
Batiste
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