Blighted Bliss in a Telegraph Office Wedding
A Western Union clerk Louie Capen married Samuel Turner after a summer romance at 109 State street, Stoughton. Turner wooed with claims of Florida orange groves, left with a forged check, deserted Capen, and vanished, possibly to the South, leaving her bedridden.
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Western Union’ Telegraph Company
Louie Capen
Women’s Department
State’ Street
Samuel W. Turner
Florida
Lou Capen
Turner
Louie
Atlanta
Charles Tenney
Glenarm Street
Stoughton
Britton
Pond
Western Union
Miss Capen
Tenney
Town Hall Dedication In Billerica Centre
The new Billerica Centre Town Hall was dedicated this afternoon with a town holiday. In the north village mills paused as the building replaces the one burned two years ago near the Common and the Boston and Maine station. The service featured Rev A A Cambridge Rev Minot J Savage and Rev S D Anderson with Franklin Jaquith receiving keys from F S Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Billerica Centre
Billerica
North Village
Talbot and
Faulkner Companies
Boston & Maine Company
Lowell& Suburban Company
A. A. Cambridge
North Billerica
F. S. Clark
Franklin Jaquith
Board of Selectmen
Father Mathew Society Marks Sixth Anniversary Ball
The Father Mathew Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society of Charlestown celebrated its sixth anniversary with a ball at Monument Hall. Joseph A. Gately and Miss Bessie Hunt led the march with about two hundred couples attending. The event was a social and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mathew Total
Flynn on cross country trek registers in Lynn
Patrick A. J. Flynn walking from Denver on a 460 day wager arrived at Lynn police station this afternoon. He has covered 3000 miles and is three days ahead of schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Patrick A. J. Flynn
Denver
Col
Arrest of an Alleged Repeater at Ward 2 Caucus
Patrick Donion aged 63 of Hampden Street Roxbury was arrested by a Division 9 officer last night for alleged attempted repeating at a Ward 2 caucus. He was taken into custody as he attempted to vote a second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Donion
Hampden Street
Roxbury
Division 9
Nicaragua Ship Canal Deal Nears Completion in Private Venture
An afternoon newspaper reports a private plan to build the Nicaragua Ship Canal with American and British capital aided by Chicago drainage machinery. The project, costing 70 to 85 million, abandons U S government funding and aims for London backing. Warner Miller and board figures are noted as key promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nicaragua Ship Canal
Chicago Drainage Canal
United States
Congress
London
Nicaragua Ship Canal Construction Company
Chicago Canal
New York
Warner Miller
Wenter
Drainage Board
Qualey
Mason
Roxbury Man Arrested on False Pretences Charges
Charles E. Brown 36 of 2 West Cottage Street Roxbury was arrested on a warrant alleging five counts of obtaining 1400 by false pretences from five different people on dates from July to October. Investigators Glidden and Tryder could not be located. Brown's friends deny guilt and expect proof in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Brown
West Cottage Street
Roxbury
Arthur Normen
Boylston Place
Hiram E. Ames
Hammond Street
Alfred E. Banks
Norwood
Charles E. Day
Tremont Street
Hidton H. Ladd
Glidden
Tryder
Brown
Gas Explosion Damages Building on West Street
A gas explosion at 420 yesterday afternoon damaged the three story brick building at 48 West Street causing about 100 dollars in damage. Engine 26 answered the still alarm and extinguished the blaze, which was owned by C A Cottin. An overturned kerosene lamp started a fire in the apartments of Max Palis at 12 Spring Street at 8 20 last night and Palis suffered severe burns to the hands while trying to put it out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Engine 26
C. A. Cottin
Max Palis
Spring Street
Palis
All Saints Parish Club Forms In Brookline Beaconsfield
The All Saints Parish Club held its first meeting in the Beaconsfield casino Brookline with about 45 members. Officers elected include President F N Perkins Vice President M V Walker Secretary Treasurer E D Ver Planck and an executive committee A M Wiley E M Farnsworth E T Sawyer Arthur A Adams. The club will meet monthly to discuss current events and parish interests. Dean Hodges of the Cambridge theological school spoke on Social Progress after a collation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints’ Parish
Beaconsfield
Brookline
F. N. Perkins
M. V. Walker
E. D. Ver Planck
A. M. Wiley
E. M. Farnsworth
E. T. Sawyer
Arthur A. Adams
Brewer manslaughter case heard by Supreme Judicial Court
In Salem Justice Field presiding, briefs were filed in Annie A. M. Brewer's manslaughter appeal over excluded defense evidence in the death of Gideon W. Lattimer of Lynn. The court will decide the legality of the trial judge's exclusion, with no immediate ruling anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Supreme Judicial Court
Justice Field
Annie A. M. Brewer
Gideon W. Lattimer
Lynn
Rebecca's Triumph Delights Roxbury Audience
The Dudley Street Opera House Roxbury hosted a three act drama Rebecca's Triumph directed by the Young People's Christian Union Grove Hall Universalist Society led by Mrs Izetta P Holway. Rebecca was portrayed by Miss Mabel Louise Towle with strong supporting turns from Miss Mabel S Morse Carrie M Anderson and Edith L Phélan. Ruth Morse provided piano accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Rebecca
Young People’s Christian Union
Grove Hall Universalist Society
Izetta P. Holway
Mabel Louise Towle
Mabel S. Morse
Carrie M. Anderson
Edith L. Phélan
Ruth Morse
Foot Race Planned for Thanksgiving at Rockdale Park
Mooney Gill and Conway representatives met at the News office to sign articles for a 200 purse foot race at Rockdale Park Peabody on Thanksgiving Day. Murphy will sign Monday evening. A competitive event is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mooney
Gill
Conway
News Office
Rockdale Park
Peabody
Murphy
Small Chelsea Fire Causes Mild Damage at Gerrish Avenue
A minor blaze reported from Chelsea Box 32 at 12 36 yesterday involved a two story wooden building 28 Gerrish avenue owned by David C Finlay and occupied by Luke McBride. Damage was slight and caused by children playing with matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Gerrish Avenue
David C. Finlay
Luke McBride
Thieving in a Saloon on Commercial Street
A sneak thief entered Mark H. Cobe's saloon store room at 186 Commercial Street last evening and carried off four overcoats, three undercoats, and a pair of trousers valued at 150 dollars, all belonging to employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark H. Cobe
Commercial Street
Teamster's Fall Injuries Reported in Dock Square
Patrick Ryan aged 45 of 6 Myrtle Street Everett fell from his wagon in Dock Square yesterday afternoon suffering internal injuries. He was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Ryan
Myrtle Street
Everett
Dock Square
Hichborn Advocates Naval Fleet Over Cruisers
Chief Constructor Hichborn presents a paper to the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers arguing for a unified American fleet built around battleships. He warns cruisers cannot win battles and urges rapid construction of a strong battleship program to defend harbors and key ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hichborn
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
New York
Society’ of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
United States Navy
Philip Hichborn
W. L. Capps
United States
Meade
Congress
Nicaragua Canal Company
Society
Senator Chandler Angry Over Cuban Fight Policy
Senator W. E. Chandler of New Hampshire spoken in a belligerent mood at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He urged recognizing Cuban belligerency by Congress and questioned whether to declare readiness to aid Cuba with US military forces. He noted warm American sympathy for Cuba and referenced the Monroe Doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Fifth Avenue
Cuba
Venezuela
Preparations of Cubans for Self-Government
A fragment discusses whether Cuban preparations for self government are fully ascertained, suggesting debate over readiness and governance moves. The text emphasizes verification of the process and states of readiness.
Republican City Committee Leaders Resign Over Young Campaign
Colonel R. J. Hamilton chairman Handyside and Secretary Potter quit the Republican city committee in Springfield after the campaign against Colonel C. L. Young who won the seventh Hampden district seat. They accuse Young of ingratitude and circulating false claims about their efforts. The group had remained loyal though district members bolted for an independent candidate. The resignations on the eve of a municipal election cause a stir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
R. J. Hamilton
Republican City Committee
Handyside
Potter
C. L. Young
Hampden
Young
Col. Young
Chelsea Republicans name mayoral nominees Chipman Loud
Two candidates vie for the Chelsea mayoral nomination Alderman William R Chipman and ex Alderman J C Loud. Chipman has four years on the city council and seeks promotion to succeed George H Carter. A new Granite Hall group with 100 members backs Chipman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
William R Chipman
J. C. Loud
Chipman
George H. Carter
Granite Hall
Sheriff Wright Feted in Bristol Bar Testimonial Banquet
Fall River on November 8. A testimonial banquet was held at the Quequechan Club for Sheriff Andrew R. Wright. Wright, who was defeated for the party nomination by Taunton City Marshal Evans, was honored by Bristol County bar members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Andrew R. Wright
Bristol County
Quequechan Club
Haverhill Mayor S L Jewett Renominated by Acclamation
In Haverhill on November 8 voters at a large mass caucus renominated Mayor S L Jewett by acclamation. A committee was appointed to prepare Aldermen candidates to be reported at an adjourned meeting.
Fitchburg Temperance Nominees List
Fitchburg temperance citizens nominate candidates for city offices. Mayor Nelson F. Bond and six ward aldermen are listed: Ward 1 S. W. Putnam, Ward 2 Boardman Parkhurst, Ward 3 EF Farrar, Ward 4 J Q Peabody, Ward 5 J D Littledale, Ward 6 C W Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Temperance Citizens
Nelson F. Bond
S. W. Putnam
Boardman Parkhurst
EF. F. Farrar
J. Q. Peabody
J. D. Littledale
C. W. Gale
Kellogg predicts Republican win and East West unity
Ex Senator William Pitt Kellogg of Louisiana declares Tuesday’s election a forerunner of national Republican strength. He says the East and West are solid, the South liberal on finance and protection, and anticipates a broad platform and East-nominated President with a Southern VP option. He names Reed and Morton as Eastern prospects and Bradley Evans Goff or Elkins as potential running mates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Pitt Kellogg
Louisiana
Missouri
Potomac
Reed
Morton
New York
Young
South
Bradley
Evans
Goff
Elkins
Bodies Found as Detroit Building Disaster Claims Victims
Rain deepened gloom at the Larned street site as workers uncovered Lizzie Wiedcurch trapped beneath timbers at No. 47 and later found a man’s leg under machinery identified as Charles Lind. Annie O Donoghue remains in critical condition while others recover. The engineer Thompson overseeing Journal boiler work is kept under surveillance during the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
No. 47
Lizzie Wiedcurch
Journal
Charles Lind
Annie O’donoghue
Thompson
HOUNDS OUTRAN THE HARES AT HARVARD RUN
The first hare and hound run of the Harvard Athletic Association drew about fifty runners. The course ran from the Carey building through North Cambridge to Tufts College and back by West Cambridge. D. Grant won first prize, A. W. Blakemore second, T. C. Hinckley third in 47 12 minutes.
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Harvard Athletic Association
Carey Building
North Cambridge
Scomerville
Tufts College
West Cambridge
D. Grant
A. W. Blakemore
T. C. Hinckley
Melrose Highlands Beats Melrose A C in Bowling
In Melrose Highlands on November 8 the bowling match against Melrose A C ended with Melrose Highlands winning by forty pins. Score details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose Highlands
Melrose A. C
Thanksgiving Banquet Led by American Ambassador in London
The American Society in London will host a Thanksgiving banquet with Hon. Thomas F. Bayard, the American ambassador, presiding. The event marks a festive gathering for the expatriate community in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas F. Bayard
American Society
Bachelder and Lincoln Triumph in Mercantile League
On the Boylston alleys last evening in the Mercantile League series Bachelder and Lincoln defeated Bradford Thomas and Co by 264 pins. Brown Durrell and Co led Dennison Manufacturing by fifteen pins with scores Bachelder and Lincoln 2401 Bradford Thomas and Co 2137. Brown Darrell and Co 2296 Dennison Manufacturing 2230.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston
Bachelder & Lincoln
Bradford, Thomas & Co
Brown, Durrell & Co
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Bracford, Thomas & Co
Brown, Darrell ,& Co
Michigan Eleven Matches Harvard in Anticipated Soldier Field Clash
Harvard supporters face anxious mood as Michigan visits Soldiers Field for a pivotal game. Analysts note the Wolverines’ strength may overwhelm the Crimson or fail to score, with predictions split and both teams eager to prove supremacy.
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Michigan
Harvard
Soldiers Field
Crimson
Ann Arbor
Greenleaf
Captain Henninger
Hall
Carr
Hooper
Villa
Center
Baird
Hollister
Ferbert
Bloomingston
Farnham
Johnson
Denby
Richards
University of Michigan
Ae Ae
Eeeeeeeeeraeteoe
Disputed finish ends Cambridge Manual vs Brookline game
A Somerville YMCA game ended abruptly after a second half dispute over a Brookline touchdown. Manual Training claimed the score after Lawin’s fair catch was disregarded and Rechtler scored, prompting a protest by Cambridge captain Murphy. Brookline relied on punts while Cambridge’s Thompson and Boyce produced long runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Manual Training School
Brookline High School
Somerville Y. M. C. A
Brookline
Lawin
Rechtler
Boyson
Baxter
Murphy
Cambridge
Thompson
Boyce
Centre
Yale Line-Up for Providence clash announced by Captain Thorne
Yale will start its strongest eleven in the Providence game tomorrow with Hinkey and Bass at ends Rodgers and Murphy on the tackles Longacre and Chadwick or Sheldon at guards Cross at centre Fincke at quarterback and DeWitt and another halfback in the backfield.
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New Haven
Conn
Brown
Yale
Providence
Thorne
Hinkey
Bass
Rodgers
Murphy
Longacre
Chadwick
Sheldon
Cross
Fincke
DeWitt
Cambridge High and Latin Defeat Hopkinson 8 to 6 in Senior League
Cambridge High and Latin and Hopkinson clashed in a tight forty minute senior school league game. Cambridge led by Currie and Jenkins scoring on drives and a goal by Parker while Hopkinson’s Jenkins and Saul produced late threats. Final score 8 to 6 Cambridge over Hopkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinson
Cambridge High
Latin
Cambridge
Hoppy
Parker
Currie
Jenkins
Brooks
Saul
Carlton
Watson
Martin
H. & L. Hopkinson
Bardwell
R.e
Herd Tacquith
Janes Waiten
P.G
Hayes
Barnes
Heath Hawes
L.t
Martin Columbus
Hallowell Saul
Edseed
eeessesceesseeGillis Bioors
H.b
Livermore Currie
T.H.D
B.b
Carlton Parker
Hallowell
Lane
Gay
Boston University Meets Bowdoin In Brunswick Football
Boston University football team plays Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine this afternoon. The BU squad is newly formed and has shown good practice in its second major test. Starting lineup includes Hughes Fleming Haskell Washburn Sanborn Nagle Clarkson Sherman Jackson Connors Thatcher with Brier and Bastene as substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Hughes
Flemming
R. G
Haskell
1. G
Washburn
L. T
Sanborn
R. T
Murray
1. E
Nagle
Tr. E
Clarkson
Q. B
Sherman
Jackson
Connors
F. B
Thatcher
Brier and Bastene
Amherst Dartmouth Game Anticipation In Hanover
Amherst footballists and 25 supporters arrived in Hanover as excitement builds for tomorrow's Amherst vs Dartmouth matchup. Dartmouth offers no odds while Amherst bets even on scoring. over 200 Amherst students expected, with a Boston special due.
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Hanover
N. H
Amherst
Dartmouth
Boston
Wesleyan to Meet Tufts With Same Lineup as Brown Game
Wesleyan faces Tufts in Middletown with the same lineup as the Brown game. The team expects a big score and reports players in fine condition for the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan
Tufts
Dorchester High Dominates Beacons in French's Common Football
On French's Common Dorchester High beat Mechanic Arts High 6 to 0 and Howards of Dorchester also won 6 to 0 while Norfolks and Beacons of West End both lost Beacons 0 to 4 Sacred Hearts defeated Burdett College of Boston 10 to 4 with South Braintree The Thayer Academy game noted.
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Dorchester High
Mechanic Arts High
Howards of
Dorchester
Norfolks
Beacons of
West End
Sacred Hearts
South Braintree
Thayer Academy
Burdett College of Boston
Boxing Gossip Previews Empire Club Meet in New York
Peter Maher and Steve O’Donnell prepare for a Lafayette Club card with Briggs challenged by McNamara and a promise of fair treatment. The Suffolk tournament draws many amateur entrants as the Lafayette program lists Howie vs Harrison and Lawson vs Fenton among others.
Boxing match plans and rival bouts outlined in Police News
Jimmy Kaveney and Spike Sullivan discuss final arrangements for their bout with weight and conditions set by Kirtland Club. Sullivan may box Baker of Providence or McNulty of Lawrence if Kaveney falls through. Donnie McBride posts a forfeit to meet any 122-pound challenger, while Duffy plans a five round stoppage duel with Bob Rooker and potential match with Walsh. The Hub Club hosts a smoke talk and Chink Robinson vs. Dick Roche eight rounds. Fred Laffole seeks a match with William Berry at Roxbury meet on Wednesday the 13th. Mike Scanlan, Lynn, beats the Police News at 11.00 this morning.
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Jimmy Kaveney
Spike Sullivan
Kirtland Club
Sullivan
Kaveney
Spike
Baker
Providence
McNulty
Lawrence
Donnie McBride
New York
Suffolk Century Souvenirs and Local Wheelmen News
The Suffolk Century souvenirs are ready for distribution at the club house 1141 Tremont street. The Pequot Cycle Club moves to Dorchester street with a busier club house, and the bowling team has won five straight games amid new social club challenges. The third annual ball is set for November 21 with planned decorations and a grand report by the ball committee. Boston College Association Wheelmen admit three new members Thomas Reddington Daniel Hurley and Dennis Hurley and elect delegates Morrissey Foley to the C C C and plan a LA W rep at the next meeting. The Suffolk Metropolitans triangle union run was postponed to November 10 due to weather. start from the Public Library at 8 a m. Eddie McDuffie plans a mile straightaway race next week at Arlington to break a world record using a specially geared compound cycle reduced to a 5 gear for faster pedaling and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Peck
Matthner
Pequot Cycle Club
Dorchester Street
South Boston
Boston
College Association Wheelmen
Thomas Reddington
Daniel
Dennis’ Hurley
Morrissey
Charles Foley
C. CC. C
Triangle Union
Suffolk
Eddie McDuffie
Arlington
McDuffie
Coast Record Falls at San Jose Bicycle Meet
San Jose California November 8 bicycle meet opens with a strong crowd and fine weather. Eddie Bald lowers the coast record in the Class B mile open from 2 04 to 2 01 2 5 at this track. In handicap events Harl Kiser wins the two thirds of a mile with Tom Cooper second. Floyd McFarland takes the one third mile open in Class A with Hardy Downing second. Eddie Bald wins the one mile paced by tandem with C M Murphy second. Hardy Downing claims the one mile handicap in Class A with J E Edwards second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
Floyd McFarland
Hardy Downing
Eddie Bald
C. M. Murphy
J. E. Edwards
Kent wins ten mile road race at Rowley Mass
The Fred P. Kent ten mile road race in Rowley Mass concluded with F. P. Kent winning from the 1 30 mark in 25m 33s and taking the third time prize. W. E H Wentworth of Hudson N H won the first time prize from the 1 15 mark in 25m 26s. Walleston of East Boston took second time prize from the scratch in 2m 29s. Twenty five place prizes were awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley
Mass
Fred P. Kent
F. P. Kent
W. E H. Wentworth
Hudson
N. H
Walleston
East Boston
Double Scull Race Set for Austin and England Championship
In Austin Texas Gaudaur Rogers Bubear and Barry signed articles to row a four mile double scull race for 1000 and world champion status. On the 19th at Dickinson Bay near Galveston Hanlan and Bubear will race a single scull for the England championship with 1000 dollar purse from the Dickinson Coast Fair Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Everett Interclub Tourney Opens With Wins by Kern Woods
The first round in Everett's interclub tournament saw Kern woods of Malden defeat Glendons of Everett in billiards and whist while the Everetts won at pool and bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Glendon Club
Kernwoods
Malden
Glendons
Malden Club
Everetts
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Western Union Telegraph Office
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WHITE
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Canas
ALL Saints’ Parish Club
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Teamster
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Front
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Republicanity Committees
Sheriff Wright
Haverhill
Kellogg
Grant
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R H. Wseetesarese
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Nchaerd & Farl
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Letton
Hartwell
B. U
Bowdoin
Peter Maher
Steve O’donnell
Empire Club
Johnny McNamara
Lafayette Club
Briggs
McNamara
Mac
Johnny Briggs
Lafayette
John
M’namara
Nick Burley
San Francisco
Burley
St. Paul
Kid
Sears
Lafayettes
Howie
Harrison
Jim Lawson
Australia
Paddy Fenton
Jerry Callahan
Maurice Rosenberg
Seenere Boxing Hs
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