Saving New York Court House Amid Structural Crisis
One hundred fifty police guard the $2,000,000 Criminal Courts building as inspectors warn of possible collapse. Three hundred workers shore up walls and install 12 inch beams to shield Lafayette street and the subway. Engineers blame subway vibrations and hope deeper foundations will save the structure, a six month project costing many thousands.
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New York
Criminal Courts
Lafayette Street
Courts
Newton Y M C A Fund Reaches 77789 From Banquet Drive
Newton reports progress on a 150000 drive as a second banquet yields 27697, about a quarter of the remaining goal. A first donation of 100 was received from a donor who “Friend” at the door and previously gave ten 100 bills in Boston.
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H. W. Bascom
Association
Bascom
Boston
Rousseau Brothers Face Claim Over 500000 Estate
Edward and Joseph Rousseau testified in East Cambridge Probate Court that the man known as Daniel Blake Russell may actually be their brother James D. Rousseau. Other Rousseau family members will testify against the claimant while photos and ages were debated along with statements about likenesses and timelines related to the West.
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Edward
Joseph Rousseau
East Cambridge
Daniel Blake Russell
Daniel Russell
Melrose
James D. Rousseau
Rousseau
James Rousseau
Rousseaus
William
James
Josephine Bennett
West
Bennett
North Dakota
William C. Russell
Simpson
Russell
Complimentary Dinner for Ex-Governor Guild Recounted
A complimentary dinner was hosted for ex-Governor Curtis Guild Jr at the Hotel Somerset last night by associates in office from his three year administration. The event drew 41 guests.
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Curtis Guild, Jr
Hotel
Somerset
Expect Strike Order in New Haven Wage Dispute
A strike order from the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks adjustment board is due today in Boston, signaling the shutdown of New Haven freight sheds at the Boston terminal. Four hundred twenty six union clerks in Boston voted unanimously to quit on the strike call.
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Adjustment Board of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks
New Haven
Boston
Council Bows To The Printer In City Budget Clash
The Common Council faced a printing funding battle as Superintendent Smythe warned calendars would not be printed without a $12,000 extra appropriation for the city printing plant. The Finance Commission reports greased the wheels, but the council directed calendar costs be charged to current expenses while Aldermen consider the extra funds.
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Smythe
Finance Commission
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Printing Department
Draper Names Thanksgiving Day on November 25
Governor Draper designated Thursday November 25 as Thanksgiving Day. The proclamation sets a statewide observance with residents asked to give thanks and assist those in need.
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Draper
Pink Pills Aid Anemia Sufferers in Lockport Case
Anemia causes fatigue paleness and breathlessness and often goes untreated until advanced. Mrs. Clinton Hale of 104 Bristol Ave Lockport New York describes dramatic improvement after two boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills, which she credits with complete cure. The pills are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady New York at 50 cents per box or six for 2.50.
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Williams
Clinton E. Hale
Bristol Avenue
Lockport, N. Y
Dr. Williams
Breen funeral set for William Breen in Worcester
At Worcester on November 4 William Breen beloved husband of Mary Breen. Funeral from 16 Mechanic street Waltham Saturday at 8 15 am. High mass of requiem at St Marys Church at 9 am. Burial Calvary. Please omit flowers.
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Breen
Worcester
William
Mary Breen
Mechanic Street
Waltham
St. Mary’s Church
Calvary
Historic Commons act passes budget after tense debate
The House of Commons approved the third reading of the finance bill by 379 to 149 in a dramatic session. Lloyd George Asquith and Balfour spoke as a large crowd watched. Nationalists abstained signaling a confrontation with the Lords amid Ireland tax objections and land bill issues.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd-George
Asquith
Balfour
House of Lords
Timothy Healy
Louth
John F. Redmond
Lords
Commons
Ireland
Daily Telegraph
Christian Endeavor Party Reaches Cairo on Journey to India
The Christian Endeavor party touring toward the world convention in India has arrived in Cairo. Large meetings were held at the United Science Mission with addresses by Rev. Francis E. Clark and Mr. Shaw of America. The society is a prominent factor at several Nile stations.
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Cairo
Egypt
Christian Endeavor Party
India
Christian Endeavor
United Science Mission
Francis E. Clark
D. D
Ee Shaw
America
Nile
Christian Endeavor Society
Delorey Mantir Trial Details Mullins Murder Probe
The article recounts the murder case of Annie Mullins in Cambridge with suspect Peter Delorey and James Mantir confessing under questioning. It covers their movements from March 1908, the confrontation with police, and the jury tour of the crime scene as evidence is presented.
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Peter Delorey
Annie Mullins
James Mantir
Greece
Lynn
General Electric Company
Elizabeth K. Delorey
West Billerica
Cambridge
Francis
The
Boston Elevated
Peter
Mantir
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