Man claims $5.5 million stage money in Roxbury lodging house
George Thompson of Keene New Hampshire allegedly tried to buy Roxbury real estate with a phony fortune hidden in a grain bin and a trunk. Landlady Mrs. Brown notified police after Thompson attempted to secure a $10,000 bank draft and access to a room and closet key. He was arrested, searched, and found with multiple keys. investigators continue to probe if he is a crook or a dupe.
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George Thompson
Keene
N. H
Brown
Dale Street
Roxbury
Warren Street
Palmer National Bank
Palmer Bank
Station 9
George A. Thompson
Daniel Brown
West Point Hosts Japanese General Staff Visit
General Kuroki of Japan and his officers toured the United States Military Academy at West Point guided by Colonel Hugh L. Scott for four hours. They viewed a cavalry drill, cadet parade, and academy buildings, while planned reviews were canceled due to rain. The party traveled aboard R. A. C. Smith’s steamyacht Privateer from New York, with a foggy Hudson trip and a near collision with a barge during the voyage.
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West Point
N. Y
Kuroki
Hugh L. Scott
New York
R. A. C. Smith
Mr. Smith
Hudson River
Proctor to Face New Sentence in Larceny Case
Police seek Robert G. Proctor former private secretary to Senator Lodge to appear next Monday in Superior Court for resentencing after the Supreme Court overruled a bill of exceptions. He currently faces a 10 months term at the House of Correction, last reported in Goldfield Nevada.
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Robert G. Proctor
Senator Lodge
Superior Court
Bar of Justice
Supreme Court
Proctor
House of Correction
Goldfield
Nev
Conarty Walcott Box in Rumford Falls
Billy Conarty from Cambridge and Belfield Walcott of Boston fought six fast rounds in Rumford Falls with Conarty showing clever work and Walcott a willing crosser. Eddie Amburg and Young Desoirier split four rounds with Amburg leading. Harrigan and Cunningham drew in four rounds.
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Conarty
Walcott
Rumford Falls
Billy Conarty
Cambridge
Belfield Walcott
Boston
Eddie Amburg
Young Desoirier
Lewiston
Amburg
Eddie Harrigan
Portland
Kid Cunningham
Taylor At City Club Defends Large Sunday Papers
General Charles H. Taylor spoke at the Boston City Club on journalism and success in life. He argued modern Sunday papers serve all readers, tied the issue to editors and advertisers, and rebuked Mr Stead for disparaging journalism. More than 200 members attended.
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Charles H. Taylor
Boston City Club
E. H. Clement
General Taylor
Eliot
Harvard
Bryce
Stead
Women Clerks Thank Firms For Making Show A Success
The Women Clerks Benefit Association of Boston thanks firms and friends for assisting in their minstrel show in Chickering Hall on May 2 and 3 8, with financial and other support. Names include Jordan Marsh, R H White, Henry Siegel, Chandler, Filene, Becker, J W Cook, Houston, Sullivan, Frost, Wood Pollard, Bassett, Meyer Jonas, Woodward, N G Wood, Whittemore, Hofman Dono van, Netherlands Hotel, Plaza, and many more. Also noting liberal donations from A Shuman & Co and Continental Clothing House.
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Women Clerks’ Benefit Association of
Boston
Chickering Hall
Jordan Marsh Company
R. H. White Company
Henry Siegel Company
Chandler & Co
Wm. Filene Sons Company
Joseph Becker Company
J. W. Cook & Son Company
J. A. Houston Company
R. G., Sullivan
George Frost Company
Promotions in Auditor's Office After Death of Clerk
Following the death of payroll draft clerk William J. Barry, the city auditor's office announced promotions and salary increases. Rupert S. Carven becomes Barry's replacement at 2500 yearly, while several clerks receive raises from 1000 to 2400 dollars annually.
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William J. Barry
Rupert S. Carven
Mr. Barry
Richard PD. Cleary
Alleghany Street
Henry E. Keenan
Wellington Hill Street
Pierce J. O'Connell
Coolidge Road
Maurice H. Cobe
Harvard Avenue
Dorchester
Arthur W. Ferberg
Trenton Street
John J. Marshal
Calumet Street
Elmer B. Derby
Shawmut Avenue
Gethro Granted Boat Privilege at Marine Park
Ex Representative Frank J. Gethro of Ward 9 received boating privileges at Marine Park from Mayor Fitzgerald after a heated hearing. Bowen supported Gethro while Edward L. Logan testified for Clarence W. Stevens who previously held the privilege. protests cited carpetbagger concerns.
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Frank J. Gethro
Bowen
Fitzgerald
Marine Park
Edward L. Logan
South Boston
Clarence W. Stevens
Gethro
Stevens
Lynn Couple Wed in Boston Hidden Booking
Miss Flora T Costley of Lynn and Frederick C Needham of Lynn were married yesterday at the Little Church Around the Corner in Boston. Pastor Rev Eugene C Webster performed the ceremony with no questions asked. The couple will reside in Braintree.
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Flora T. Costley
Lynn
Frederick C. Needham
Shoe City
Eugene CC. Webster
Boston
Tremont Street
Gould Divorce Case Sparks Police Involvement
New York reporters reveal Howard Gould’s wealth powers a police backed hunt for evidence against Mrs. Gould. Lt Frank Peabody and swindler William Hawley assist, probing for proof of a husband and hidden marriage as Mrs. Gould prepares a limited divorce filing.
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Peabody and
Big Bill’ Hawley
Hunt For Gould
Gould
Frank Peabody
Mrs
Alumni Reunions Urged Ethical Service By Pharmacists
The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Alumni Association met at the United States Hotel where Rev W T McElveen urged pharmacists to balance moral integrity with professional success. He warned against letting ambition erode regional duties and urged scholars to value talents, reject conceit, and cultivate self confidence while pursuing good in their field.
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W. T. McElveen
United States
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Smith College Belle Engaged to MIT Leader
George C. Abbott of Jamaica Plain announces the engagement of his daughter Helen Alford Abbott to Lawrence Allen, president of MIT class of 1907. The marriage date is undecided. Helen, a Smith College student and noted basketball player, is active socially in Jamaica Plain. Allen, a MIT student in his final year, hails from East Freetown and studied at New Bedford High.
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George C. Abbott
Lakewood Place
Jamaica Plain
Helen Alford Abbott
Lawrence Allen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Smith College
Mr. Allen
Tech
East Freetown
Mass
New Bedford High
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Fined 20000 for Rebating
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Company pleaded guilty before Judge Holt in the U S Circuit Court to two indictments charging rebates in violation of the Elkins anti rebating law. A total fine of 20000 was imposed and paid. The grand jury had returned 15 indictments accusing rebates on coffee shipments for Woolson Spice Co and an Ohio corporation.
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New York
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Charles B. Keeler
Chicago
Holt
United States Circuit Court
Elkins
Keeler
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Woolson-Spice Company
Ohio Corporation
Parish Party Benefits By Successful May Event
A well attended May party at Catholic Union Hall supported the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. The evening featured whist and dancing with Julian Serack as floor director James T. Doyle as assistant and Francis J. Brady in charge of aids.
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Catholic Union Hall
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mechanics’ Building
Julian Serack
James T. Doyle
Francis J. Brady
Aids
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