Drum Beating Controversy Sparks City Action
Bella Buchan leads a Winter Hill Salvation Army drum corps through Medford Street before officers halt drummer Seymour Myers for violating a city ordinance. Aldermen revoked the drum privilege, Myers jailed briefly then bailed. Captain claims persecution and vows test case to defend drum use.
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Seymour T
Myers
Board of Aldermen
Pee
Winter Hil
Salvation Army
Army
Bella
Army Daracks
Brewer
Parker
Somerville
Eight-year terms for Boston robbery and related cases
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Sheldon sentenced Charles McCarron to eight years in State Prison for robbing Andrew Doyle of $2 in South Boston on Oct 23. Dennis O'Brien received six years for breaking and entering. George H. Parker, alias William H. Price, alias William Jasper, was sent to the Massachusetts Reformatory for six years for attempting to rob William Buckley on Oct 16.
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Superior Criminal Court
Sheldon
Charles McCarron
Andréw Doyle
Boston
Manna
Dennis
O’brien
Charles Street
George HH. Parker
William H. Price
William Jasper
William E. Buckley
Massachusetts Reformatory
Verdict Favoring Congressman Morse in $25,000 Suit
A jury returned a verdict for Congressman Elijah A Morse in the $25,000 suit brought by Mrs Helen Goughr. Deliberations lasted four hours with a noon break. judge Putnam advised the jury briefly before their decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Goughr
Elijah A. Morsé
Theu
Tee
Ward
Putnam
New York thief after prison job lands in larger trouble
Samuel Feidnner a 21 year old former Massachusetts Penitentiary inmate worked as a delivery boy for florist Herman Warendorff at 1213 Broadway. On September 2 he delivered a package to No 7% Mages avenue, stole a $100 diamond ring and $25 field glasses, pawned them, went to the Atlanta Exposition, planned to sail for England today, and was arrested. Magistrate Mott held him in $2000 for trial.
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New York
Samuel Feidnner
Massachusetts
Herman Warendorff
Broadway
Wntil
Warendorff
Mages Avenue
Felaner
Atlanta
England
Mott
Boston subway talk draws praise at Boston College Hall
The Hon. Thomas J. Gargan of the Boston transit commission gave an illustrated talk last night on the Boston subway at Boston College Hall. The lecture was complimentary and enthusiastically received. He noted that most views came from the Boston Post, published yesterday morning, and quoted favorable expressions describing the subway’s benefits and accommodations.
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Thomas J. Gargan
Boston Transit Commission
Boston Subway
Boston College Hall
Boston Post
Indiana battleship to be transferred for government service
The battleship Indiana at Cramps shipyard Philadelphia is ready for government transfer likely on the 20th inst. She will be placed in commission immediately after the transfer with Captain Robley D Evans commanding.
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Washington
Indiana
Cramps
Philadelphia
Robley D. Evans
Boiling Tar Fire Damages Tenement in Somerville
Ezra Gove, living at 66 and 67 Jacques Street, Somerville, caused a fire while conducting chemical experiments after noon. He placed tar on a stove and it boiled over, damaging a can and the stove, with total damages estimated at $600 and property loss around $150.
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Ezra Gove
Jacques Street
Somerville
Irrawaddy Wreck Refloated Slightly After Shoreing
The Irrawaddy steamer, last Saturday ashore at Asbury Park New Jersey, was moved about fifteen feet today with a quarter of her cargo removed. The wreck company expects a good full tide will float her as she continues to leak badly.
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Asbury Park
Joy
Irrawaddy
Thurman Patient Shows Recovery, Nearing Return
Columbus report states Thurman’s doctor announces the patient will soon be able to move about again and has regained mental faculties. Doctor confirms hip injury is improving and overall condition improving since illness last week.
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Columbus
Sergeant Pike Cleared by Mayor in Registrar Rooms Probe
Sergeant Charles Pike was exonerated by Mayor Bancroft of Camtee om charges pressed by Thomas Harris. The officer was said to have handled Harris roughly in the Board of Registrars rooms on October 14.
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Charles Pike
Bancroft
Camtee
Thomas Harris
Harris
Board Od
Doctor Fatally Shoots Drugist in Athol Woods
Dr W Edgar shot Earl Goodrich during a hunting trip near South Athol road. The gun discharged when his cat spooked it in brush, killing Goodrich instantly. Sheriff Doane and medical examiner arrived. Goodrich, a Granby native, had lived in Athol about six years and was insured for 3000 dollars. Edgar, from Providence Rhode Island, was a close friend of the victim.
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Athol
Edgar
Mr. Goodrich
Doane
Oliver
Dunton
Chicopee
Granby
Conn
Holyoke
Springfield
Mabel Dexter
Joseph L. Dexter
Goodrich
The
Odd Fellows
Providence
R.T
Chaffee Helps Recover Barrett Loot Hidden Stamps and Shares
Chief Inspector Watts and Assistant Chief Dugan, with James F. Chaffee, visited 31 Mt Vernon Street to locate Barrett property. Mrs Chaffee revealed a hidden cache beneath back steps containing stamps worth up to 60 each and numerous stock certificates totaling near 200000 par value. Additional papers included bonds, debentures, and a May 1894 agreement, supporting Chaffee’s claimed role. Warrants issued for Chaffee on receiving stolen property stemming from Kidder and Brockton thefts.
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Watts
Dugan
James F. Chaffee
Barrett
Chaffee
Mrs. Chaffee
United
O. Ke Gold Mining Company
Lombard Investment Company
Thomas Wilkins
C. N. Nelson Lumber Company
St. Paul
Ansel Arnold
Willimantic
James Chaffees
Boston
Mass
William Barrett
Hmlizabeth Barrett
Satan Chaffee
Mr. Kidder
Brockton
Democrats in Convention Nominate Josiah Quincy for Mayor
The historic Josiah Quincy III was chosen as the Democratic standard bearer for Boston at a packed Horticultural Hall convention called to order by James Donovan. Alderman Lee nominated Quincy, with speeches by Amos Tilden and Robert Treat Pathe Jr, in a harmonious gathering noted for enthusiasm.
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Josiah Quincy
Boston
Horticultural Hall
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Quincey
Charles B. Stratton
Ward i
Alderman Lee
Amos K. Tilden
Robert Treat Pathe, Jr
Highwaymen attack Provost and toss him into river
John Provost was waylaid by highwaymen in New Hartford. The robbers damaged nothing and left Provost alive after throwing him into the Farmington River. Authorities investigate the incident and seek suspects.
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Winsted, Conn
John Provost
New Hartford
Provost
Farmington River
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