Boston Raid At Dartmouth Street Ends In Impasse For Tibbetts
A late night police raid on Mabel Stearns’s apartment at No 10 Dartmouth Street yields three gallons of lager one quart whiskey one quart sherry and one pint rai along with two intoxicated individuals. Lilian Tibbetts from New York claims ownership of Tibbetts belongings and seeks return via replevin after Stearns refuses to surrender trunk and furniture over rent debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth Street
Station 5
No. 10
Sunday Post
Mabel Stearns
Mabel
Day Journal
In Ofter
Stearns
Lillian Tibbetts
Boston
New York
Dedham Street
Miss Tibbetts
Silver Jubilee of Rev John W McMahon at St Marys Charlestown
The Rev John W McMahon marks twenty five years in the Catholic Church with twenty five years as pastor of St Marys Charlestown on May 25 1872. Sunday school pupils present gifts totaling 250 from boys and 250 from girls with thanks and applause from teachers and scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. McMahon
St. Mary’s Church
Charlestown
J. W. Allison
Frank Murphy
Father McMahon
Agnes Driscoll
Crayon Portrait Presented To Ward 8 Political Leader
Mr. Jacob Charack, a noted He brew politician of Ward 8, received a crayon portrait at his home 62 Wall Street from Mr. Charles Rosenthal. Recitations and songs followed by Miss Minnie Rosenstein Mr. Harry Wood Miss Sophie Charack and Mr. T. Charack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Charack
Ward 8
Wall Street
Charles Rosenthal
Minnie Rosenstein
Harry Wood
Sophie Charack
T. Charack
Woman Falls Fifteen Feet From Window Injures Self
Anna Gleason fell about fifteen feet from a second story window at 59 Medford Street Charlestown while leaning out of her home last evening. She was severely injured but hospital officials at Massachusetts General Hospital deem the injuries unlikely to be fatal.
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Anna Gleason
Medford Street
Charlestown
Miss Gleason
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mrs Bowles Missing After New York Shopping Trip
Mrs Maggie E Bowles 42 runs a Hollis Street boarding house. Her son unaware at home learns of the serious accident. A telegram and a noon train arrival link her to New York with her mother in law to meet. Bowles’s husband is deceased and the son is her only child.
Union Congress Deliberates on Lease and Labor Plans
Typographical Union No 138 met at Caledonia Hall to back the Central Labor Union against a proposed thirty year lease for the elevated. Delegates J Punch J J O Leary and S Gamble were chosen for the New England Typographical Union convention in Salem Mass in June. A hearing on abolishing the contract system for state printing was announced. A garment workers’ gathering at 213 Hanover St discussed reorganization amid sweating and agitation meetings. The NY garment strike was endorsed. Gompers issued an ultimatum to engineers to join the national union. Building Trades Council backed a boycott of Boston Belting Co as Firemen’s Union case proceeded. Nine hour demand of Sheet and Plate Glass Glaziers’ Union endorsed. Structural Iron workers were denied admission after presenting credentials. Secretary James Rehil resigned. A J Cudlip named as replacement. Freight Handlers’ Union 627 approved Newport picnic for NYNH&HR employees. Roughan Hall addressed on citizenship duties linking home and nation. Rochester beer endorsed as union made.
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Typographical Union No. 138
Caledonia Hall
Central Labor Union
J. Punch
J. J. O’leary
S. Gamble
New England Typographical Union
Salem
Mass
William Olin
Hanover Street
New York
Garment Workers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Federation, Building Trades Council
Building Trades Council
Boston Belting Company
Structural Iron Workers
Iron Workers
James Rehil
A. J. Cudlip
Stephen’s Hall
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Newport
R. I
O’connell
K. of L
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Concannon Unon
Commonwealth
Gotham
Rochester
Harvard's Orators Picked for Commencement Exercises
Harvard faculty announced the final selection of speakers for the commencement parts in Sanders Theatre. College speakers include A. A. Bryant, J. H. Choate Jr, P. W. McKaye, Robert E. Olds, William B. Parker. Divinity School speaker J. W. Rice. Graduate School to be chosen. Bryant stands out for his strong college record, especially in the classics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Sanders Theatre
A. A. Bryant
J. H. Choate, Jr
P. W. McKaye
Robert E. Olds
William B. Parker
Divinity School
J. W. Rice
Terence
Tragic Death in East Boston Man Found Dead at Home
Michael Moran of 2 Burkes Court East Boston died after a fall on the sidewalk near his residence Saturday evening. He was moved inside and later found deceased by his wife the following morning. A physician attributed death to heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Moran
Burkes Court
Boston
King
BE. R. Smith
Old South Congregational Church
Congregational
Wollaston
Husband shoots ill wife in Chicago quarrel
In Chicago on May 23, Nellie Dawson 38, lying gravely ill, was shot and killed by her husband John Dawson as their sleeping child looked on. He fled and was described by police as well known. officers expect his capture soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nellie Dawson
John Dawson
St Mary's Golden Jubilee Planning Meeting
An enthusiastic St Marys parishioners meeting at the Parochial School Hall North End outlined plans for the Golden Jubilee marking the fiftieth anniversary of Jesuit Fathers entry into Boston. A reunion and sports day at Spy Pond Arlington on July 15 97 was proposed with baseball and other games. The next committee meeting is set for June 6 at Cooper Street hall.
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St. Mary’s
North End
Cooper Street
Boston
Patrick Brogan
Patrick Carroll
Fitzpatrick
St. Mary’s Church
Spy Pond
Arlington
New England
New Pest Rivaling Gypsy Moth Reported in Cambridge
Amherst May 2 Professor C F Fernald entomologist at Massachusetts Agricultural College states a new injurious insect pest defoliating fruit trees in Cambridge and Somerville is the brown tail moth not the gypsy moth. He describes its life cycle methods of control and notes possible import origin and a forthcoming bulletin from the Hatch Experiment Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
C. F. Fernald
Hatch
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Associated Press
Cambridge
Somerville
England
Belgium
France
Somerville Avenue
Hatch Experiment Station
H. H. Goodell
Mass
French bootblack sells whiskey to boost trade in Charlestown
In Charlestown a bootblack at 364 Main Street allegedly offered 10 cent boosts to thirsty customers, prompting more shines. Italian neighbor complained as police tracked the scheme. Sergeant Keefe and Patrolman Brown verified the method when Brown paid extra and received whiskey. Thibodeau admitted the plan and claimed no law was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
William Thibodeau
Main Street
Thibodeau
Keefe
Station 15
Brown
Boxer Injured After NYC Bout
In a May 22 glove contest Casper Leon of New York fought Edward Vaughn of Trenton. Vaughn was struck on the jaw, fell unconscious, and was taken to Manhattan Hospital where he remained unconscious at noon today. He suffers a brain concussion and possible skull fracture. Leon the referee and several officials were detained. bail set at 1000 for Leon and 200 bonds for the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Casper Leon
Edward Vaughn
Trenton
N. J
Vaughn
Manhattan
Leon
James Carroll
J. E. Kennedy
National Athletic Club
Columbian Rowing Club Opens House At Maverick Street
The Columbian Rowing Association of East Boston formally opened its club house at Maverick street for the season with delegations from prominent boat clubs visiting. A literary and musical programme enriched the afternoon with performances by the Columbian Orchestra and various entertainers. The club plans its annual smoke talk on Wednesday June 2 at the club house.
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Columbian Rowing Association of
East Boston
Maverick Street
Daniel Leahy
John Hassan
Columbian Orchestra
Sam Sharp
Dick Bradley
Roanoke
Messrs. Whitehead and Stanton
Buck
John
Lewis Sullivan
Monument Square M. E. Church Seventy Gold Jubilee
Fifty years of existence were celebrated by Monument Square M E Church members. Rev. James W Higgins led the opening service. Mrs N S Hoisington read the school history from May 20 187 to May 23 1897. Francis L Beal delivered the Jubilee Resumed address, a former school officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Square M., E
James W. Higgins
N. S. Hoisington
Francis L. Beal
Beal
Boston Bank Robber King Turmoil Along Route To Jail
Amid sensational crowds in Farmington Lewiston and Auburn 19 year old Albert King sits under scrutiny over an embezzlement plan after fleeing Boston with large sums. his father and townspeople debate punishment while King recalls bicycle feats and Moody Sankey hymns as he awaits transport to Boston.
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Albert
Farmington
Maine
Albert King
Boston
King
Stetson House
Auburn
Main Street
Saco
Register
Higgins
Sam
Fred A. Mower
Rogers
Mr. Rogers
King's Defence In Albert King Case Retains Noted Counsel
Samuel M King accompanied by Berry of Berry Upton and Bartlett of Bartlett Anderson retained as senior counsel for his son Albert King. The family plans to meet the boy in Lewiston while stressing a light sentence. Defence may challenge the embezzlement charge via technical flaws but aims for reform school or brief punishment.
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King
Mr. Berry
Albert
Mr. King
Elm House
Lewiston
Auburn
Androscoggin
Lewiston Falls
Berry & Upton
Bartlett & Anderson
Kelley
Samuel M. King
Albert , M. King
J. K. Berry
Boston
Mr King
Dugan
Farmington
Post
Berry
Young King
Charles W. Bartlett
Berry and Bartlett
Hair Mattresses Made to Order in Boston
Made to order hair mattresses two parts full size for ten dollars. Sold by A W Wheeler and Co B Manufacturers at 63 and 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite American House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wheeler & Co.b
Hanover St
Boston
American House
King's Punishment Hinted If He Returns Money To National Bank
A. A. Gleason discusses potential leniency in the King case involving embezzlement from a national bank. He suggests that if King proves he was returning the money to Boston's Boylston National Bank, a nominal sentence is possible. The story follows King's capture, community discussion in Wollaston, and the mother's relief.
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A. A. Gleason
Post
King
Mr. Gleason
Boston
Boylston National Bank
United States
Buffalo Bill Arrives with Vast Show in City Tents
Colonel W F Cody known as Buffalo Bill arrives with a caravan of riders and varied international acts. A 12 000 seat show ring is erected on Huntington Avenue near Parker Street. The parade routes through multiple streets precede a 2 PM performance.
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W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Huntington Avenue
Parker Street
United States
India
Asia
Vincenta P. Oropeza
Mexico
George W. Burch
Cowboys
JL. K. Young
United States Artillery
Brigham Young
Pedro ‘Esquivel
Hanover Street
Washington Street
Milk Street
Devonshire Street
Summer Street
Lincoln Street
Beach Street
Harrison Avenue
Dover Street
Roxbury Street
Pynchon Street
Tremont Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Grounds
Watts opposes leniency in King's case
Chief Inspector Watts arrived back in Boston detailing his belief that King should be indicted and sent to prison to deter other youths. He discusses whether the case will be heard in state or federal court and notes potential probation is unlikely given the bank theft context. The inspector cites a chapter from Our Rival the Rascal and argues two-person teams reduce risk of robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Watts
Boston
Post
New York State
New York
United States
Eldridge
the Rascal
King’s
Bank action in King case to be discussed
Officials at Boylston National Bank will consider potential steps in the King case at a special meeting scheduled for today. The exact action remains undecided as discussions proceed.
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Boylston National Bank
King
King's Denied Alleged Bank Theft Plan Confidants Speak
Statements about King planning to steal from Boylston Bank are disputed by two named friends. Robert Jones of Wollaston says King never discussed any such crime and recalls King’s troubles with parents and quiet temperament.
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King
Farmington
Boylston Bank
Robert Jones
Wollaston
Edhem Pasha Seeks Direct Peace Talks With Greece
Semi official reports from Athens say Edhem Pasha, Turkish commander in Thessaly, is authorized to negotiate peace terms directly with Greece and push for a Greek plenipotentiary. General Smolenski denies ordering a retreat without crown prince Constantine's commands and says no guns were captured during recent withdrawals. Italian Berthet column insists on coming, some volunteers refuse, Greek government will return the column to Italian territory and board only those liable to arrest. Crete dispatch notes the final Greek expedition detachment sailing for Greece this morning.
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Athens
Edhem Pasha
Thessaly
Greece
Smolenski
Constantine
Reveni
Velestino
Berthet
Italy
Crete
Mrs Gleason Injured in Fall from Home Window
Mrs Honora Gleason, 31, fell from a second story window at 69 Medford Street Charles Town shortly after 4 pm yesterday. She suffered a severe scalp wound and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Her husband Joseph F Gleason was held on suspicion but released after investigators found no connection to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honora Gleason
Medford Street
Charlestown
Massachusetts General Hospital
Joseph F. Gleason
Schofield and
Monroe
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Lilian Tibbetts
ST. Mary's
Sazsaparilla
Casper Leon Edward Vaughn
Hom
Dyer
Clergyman
Hattie Conant
State Normal School
Lowell
New Hampshire
Auburndale
Stetson’s
Teel
King Was
Quincy
Harold Baker
Boylston
Turkey
Mrs. Gleason
Beachmont
Rudolph Lundine
Revere
Lundine
Roberts
Nahant
Leachmont
Abbie
Wilson Bros
Wagenfuehr
Boston City Hospital
C. Wagenfuehr
J. P. Cleary
Roxbury Crossing
Wilson
City Hospital
James H. Wilson
J.newman & Bons
Tremont ST
Main St
Camebridgeport
Bowdoin
Park Squares
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