Ward 19 Dodges Trial In Knapp Repeating Case
The Ward 19 repeater tied to William F. Knapp failed to appear for trial in Roxbury Court. Bondsman Lawrence H. Jacobs of 47 Norman Street also vanished, leaving a shuttered store and broken glass. Police note a deep rooted repeating scheme tied to a Court Street gang and a powerful insider whose influence kept thieves free.
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Ward 19
William F
Knapp
Roxbury Court
Bolster
O'Connell
Lawrence H. Jacobs
Norman Street
West End
Jacobs
Post
L. H. Jacobs
Larry
Mr. Jacobs
Murphy’s
Leverett Street
Edwin H. Darling
Darling
William F. Knapp
Willam F. Knapp
Willam F. Knappe
Messrs
Jacobs and
Charles Street
Superior Court
Roxbury
Warden Scanlan
B. F. Hastings
Bernard M. Gibbs
Thomas B. Trout
Harry Burger
Court Street
Cambridge Library Hall Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Cambridge Library Hall Association reports 407 members and a $361.76 balance. The executive notes most endorsed candidates from last year were elected, with two aldermen and two common councilmen remaining unseated. Officers elected include President Richard H. Dana and Secretary George G. Wright.
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Library Hall Association of
Cambridge
George G. Wright
George Close
Richard H. Dana
John Read
Horace O. Bright
Louis W. H. Vanpel
George D. Chamberlain
Russell S. Edwards
Nashua liquor war looms after ward 9 dispute
In Nashua New Hampshire Democratic Rep elect J J Doyle vows action against Ward 9 liquor seller Joseph Labine amid a brewing conflict. The piece notes historic ironclad oaths from 1888 and warns of wide dealer involvement and possible imprisonment if guilt is found.
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Nashua
N. H
J. J. Doyle
Joseph Labine
Doyle
Labine
Resignation Accepted at St Pauls Dedham Church
Dedham Centre Massachusetts St Pauls Church members accept rector Reginald H Starr resignation. The report notes in Rutland Vermont the County Court sentenced David J OHerne to twenty years in State prison for an assault with intent to kill Judge George E Lawrence in September. In Salem Massachusetts photographer A S Haswell offers two cents on the dollar to creditors.
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Dedham
Mass
St. Paul’s Church
Rutland
David J. O’herne
George E. Lawrence
Salem
A. S
Haswell
McLean Murder Trial Set in New Hampshire Supreme Court
Concord NH November 12 The murder trial of Arthur G McLean for Nettie Belle Douglass death at Henniker August 15 will begin in the state Supreme Court next Monday forenoon. Jury impanelling Monday, murder scene visit Tuesday, trial to proceed Wednesday and likely continue through the week.
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Concord
N. H
Arthur G. McLean
Nettie Belle Douglass
Henniker
Supreme Court
Lynn Republicans to hold caucuses and convention dates set
The Lynn Republican city committee voted to call caucuses for mayor and alderman delegates on November 21 and a convention on November 23. The People's party of Lynn plans a mass convention Monday at Lee Hall to nominate a ticket for the municipal election.
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Lynn
Upholsterers Strike At J Rennison Co
The Upholsterers Union met at 144 Hanover Street and declared a strike on J Rennison Co 188 Hanover Street after the firm refused to grant the union wage scale. Twelve upholsterers employed by the firm will quit work until terms are agreed.
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Hanover Street
J. Rennison & Co
American Association to Meet in Chicago November 16
Philadelphia report states the American Association of Baseball Clubs will hold a meeting in Chicago on November 16. The gathering aims to discuss league matters and future schedules with club representatives attending.
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Philadelphia
American Association of Baseball Clubs
Chicago
Largest US vessel St. Louis launched at Cramps yard
Philadelphia dispatch reports the launching of the St. Louis the largest ship built in the United States with Mrs. Cleveland and President Cleveland present. The ceremony celebrated by the International Navigation Company as it plans a sister ship the St. Paul and follows a congressional bill condition.
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Philadelphia
United States
St. Louis
Cramps’ Yard
Cleveland
St. Paul
International Navigation Company
City of
Paris
New York
St. Louis Launch Marks American Naval Shipbuilding Era
The St. Louis, built by Cramp's, was launched with President Cleveland in attendance. The ship, first of two under a 1892 law, uses American materials and labor and will advance U S commerce and naval capacity. The ceremony included speeches by Mr Griscom and officials, with a luncheon and a 12 10 pm christening. The vessel measures 554 feet 2 inches, 68 feet beam, 26 feet draft, 10770 tons gross, and will reach about 20 000 horsepower on twin quadruple expansion engines aimed at 20 knots.
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St. Louis
Mrs. Cleveland
Mr. Gramp
Western Hemisphere
Griscom
Cleveland
Paris
New York
Campania
Lucania
Boston Doctor Promises Cure for Throat and Lung Ailments
Dr. J. L. Wesley of 845 Boylston street Boston after eighteen years practice claims a sure cure for all throat and lung troubles. He will visit patients within city limits and treats chronic and acute diseases scientifically. Office hours 10 to 12 a. m. 1 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Telephone 430 Tremont.
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J. L. Wesley
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Tremont
Tremont Row
Patten
Ondon
Aris
Duglin
Meria
Five Old Colony railroad workers seek pardon in Plymouth
In Plymouth county talks swirl as petitions circulate for release of five Old Colony railroad employees jailed after North Abington riots. Governor Greenhalge may hear their plea next Friday after district attorney Harris and judge Sherman face questions from defense counsel.
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Plymouth
Old Colony Railroad
Abington
Plymouth County
Harmon
Sanborn
Bailey
Frazer
Bolen
Bryant
Greenhalge
Old Colony
North
Sherman
Robert O. Harris
Hosea Kingman
Kingman
Harris
Mr. Kingman
Nolo Contendre
Brockton
Whipple
Quincy
Porter
Henry H. Faxon
Rockland & Abington Street Railway Company
B. W. Harris
Judiciary Committee
Norfolk
Maine
Pardon Committee
Council
Ericsson Torpedo Boat Fails Trial Run After Propeller Break
New London Conn Nov 12 The Ericsson did not complete its trial run after an eccentric strap on the starboard engine broke during a 25 knot effort. The break stemmed from screw racing in heavy seas with one screw out of water at times. Repairs will take two to three days and a new speed run is planned Saturday. Commodore Selfridge praised the vessel as an admirable sea boat and remarked he never saw a better boat of its size.
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New London
Conn
Ericsson
Commodore Selfridge
Newton Council Debates West Newton School Site Mission
Newton Massachusetts council meets with thirteen members present. An aldermen’s order seeks 164 000 square feet at Elm and Webster for the West Newton school site with a 20 000 dollar appropriation but fails 7 to 6. Budget talks follow, with proposed totals near 840 000 to 869 661, up from last year’s 771 000, driven by sinking fund and interest on sewer and boulevard bonds.
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Newton
Knapp
West Newton
Board of Aldermen
Elm and
Webster Streets
Trial Set in Salem for Criminal Assault on 2 Year Old
In Salem District Court Ambrose Lebouf faces trial tomorrow for criminal assault on a two year old daughter of Mrs. Caron. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon when the child cried out and Mrs. Caron returned to find Lebouf leaving the room. Police arrested Lebouf during a liquor search. the child may die.
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Salem
Ambrose Lebouf
Caron
Palmer Street
Universalist Club Dinners and Elections at Thorndike
The Universalist Club opened its season with a Thorndike dinner attended by 100 guests. After a general discussion on old Boston topics led by Mr. Curtis Guild, membership was elected for L. M. Powers, Clinton A. Patten of Somerville, Isaac H. Eddy of Dorchester, Joshua Thaxter of Grove Hall, Thomas A. Brooks of Boston, and Rev. Francis W. Sprague of East Boston.
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Universalist Club
Thorndike
Boston
Curtis Guild
L. M. Powers
Messrs
Clinton A. Patten
Somerville
Isaac H. Eddy
Dorchester
Joshua Thaxter
Grove Hall
Thomas A
Heating Cars In West End With New Electrical Device
The West End Street Railway Company contracted with an Albany firm to equip nearly 150 cars with an electrical heater. The unit heats from six points, four corners and two centers, delivering a comfortable warm air rather than a small intense heat. It can be set to five heat levels.
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West End Street Railway Company
Albany
Shoe Men Wages Cut in Salem Factory
The firm of J. Brown & Sons, Salem shoe manufacturers, served notice that wages for edgesetters and trimmers would drop 19 percent. After a conference, the workers agreed to a 5 percent reduction. The agreement was accepted by the firm.
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Salem
J. Brown & Sons
Frm
Dr Phineas Field Seeks City Office Amid Nation Growth
Dr Phineas P Field nominee for Mayor by the People's party speaks in West Springfield street. He outlines a long political arc from Grant to Prohibition and Greenbacker ties. He argues for wealth distribution and labor equity, links Colorado losses to Sabbath views and radicalism, and forecasts a rising party balance in Massachusetts politics. He cites Knights of Labor, Sovereigns of Industry and Farmers Alliance as affiliations.
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Phineas P. Field
People’s Party
Springfield Street
Dr. Field
Elmira
N. Y
New York
University of Michigan
Field
Emerson College of Oratory
Boston
Grant
Republican Party
Prohibitionists
Greenbackers
Colorado
Waite
Massachusetts
Knights of Labor
Sovereigns of Industry
Farmers’ Alliance
Johnson Wins Murray & Irwin Pool Match In South Boston
Johnson defeated Booth 100 to 58 in the Murray and Irwin tournament at South Boston last evening. Johnson played a fine game. La Thorp and White meet this afternoon and Hood and Doyle play tonight.
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Johnson
Booth
South Boston
la Thorp
White
Hood
Doyle
Cross Country Run Set for Thanksgiving Day by Lower Mills A C
The Lower Mills A C schedules a cross-country run on November 29 Thanksgiving Day. The race starts at 9 a m from Odd Fellows Hall, using a mile longer course. Entries close November 22 with secretary J F Lawlor.
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Lower Mills A. C
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. F. Lawlor
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Ulletin
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Cooper
Congress
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Cramps
Charles H. Cramp
LEA & Perrins
Lea
John Duncan's Sons
Tremont Street
Tryour
American Dental Parlors
Tremont St
Boston Museum
Sabitbiee
Wilson
Russell
Wilson Bill
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Isaac G. Wilkes
Green Street
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Eastern Medical Institute
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