Disappearance of Theresa O'Brien Shocks Brighton
Anxiety grips Bigelow Street as Theresa O'Brien 21 vanishes after last seen leaving the kitchen in a snuff colored waist and green skirt. Suspected link to boarder George H. Thomas, a carpenter with two children, elicits police involvement and community alarm.
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O’brien
Bigelow Street
Brighton
Theresa
George H. Thomas
Thomas
West End
Oak Square
Postmasters at Dinner Deliberate on Consolidation Topic
The Massachusetts Postmasters Association met at the United States Hotel with about 900 members attending. They discussed the proposed consolidation of offices into districts, but no formal action or firm opinions were recorded. The dinner served as a general forum with no definite stance taken on the consolidation plan.
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Massachusetts Postmasters' Association
United States
Seeaitiae
Congregationalists Adjourn After Busy Session
HARWICH Nov. 4 A meeting of the Meenenenis County Congregationalists adjourned after an active session in Chatham. Rev. B. Andrews opened, with Rev. A. J. Es of the Aiettomas tor. sermons by Rev. Charles H. Washburn and Rev. Albert Donnell Wellfeet on church work and membership conditions. Reports from Rev. W. H. Woodwell of Sandwich and Rev. H. L. Marsh of Yarmouth on the national council sparked discussion. The conference sermon was by Rev. H. W. Rackett of Orleans and a fellowship service led by Rev. George S. D. of Woods Hall ended the session.
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Harwich
Meenenenis
B. Andrews
Chatham
A. J. Es
Aiettomas Tor
Gisaats
Charles H. Washburn
Fairmouth
Albert Donnell Wellfeet
W. H. Woodwell
Sandwich
H. L. Marah O
Yarmouth
National Council
HW. J. Rackett
Orleans
George 8
Woods Hall
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Dresden
French China
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Old
Delft
Plates Cracked In Puritan At New London Wharf
Divers worked all day at the steamship Puritan anchored at Shoreline wharf New London to stop leaks along the starboard side from behind the wheel to the bow. Holes were wedged with pine and stuffed with blankets but suction failed. The amidships boiler and engines present the most serious danger. No dry dock date yet. mooring precautions included a bow anchor while visitors boarded freely later.
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New London
Conn
Puritan
Key
Scott
New York
New Japanese Consul Reports Hawaii Immigration Strife
Honolulu dispatch of Nov 13 reports Japanese consul Shimamura arriving to urge enforcement of treaty terms and curb Japanese immigration. Hawaii government fearsJapanese dominance and unrest, including Nov 4 Japtown riot where police used clubs and 16 arrests followed mass intoxication on Emperor's birthday. Coe becomes minister to Washington. Francia Hatch departs as foreign minister.
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Sancisco
Honolulu
Shimamura
Japan
Hawaii
Japtown
Conand Shimidzie
Henry B. Coe
Washington
Francia M. Hatch
Missing Lynn girl returns home after two weeks
Lynn Nov 13 Miss Bessie Holbrook 19 daughter of Frank Holbrook returned last evening after disappearing from her home at 995 Ww street about two weeks ago. She offered no reason for leaving. She had secured a housework position through a Lynn intelligence office in Middleton with a Mrs Richardson. Mr Holbrook tracked her down while at the office and learned of her location.
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Bessie
Subway work and early subway construction progress
Electrically powered work vehicles moved along the street yesterday morning while workmen prepared pavement and removed steel from the roadway where excavation will occur. Engineer Emerson tests heat effects on sand and concrete stone for future masonry, while contractor Everton advances elevated railroad work on the Common and prepares to span the main walkway. The loaded trains will be light, but the trestle appears capable of supporting a mogul locomotive. Contractor & W completes the section’s infrastructure and awaits excavating gear.
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Thes Street
Hmerson
Hverton
Union Hall concert delight pleases Christian Union
A very pleasing concert was given last night at Union Hall for Christian Union members. Performers included soprano Meriee Scythe, contralto Mrs W T Clark, tenor Mr kk A Norris, bass Mr George H, with Miss Lucy Daniel and pianist Mr Frana Reisgmenn assisting.
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Union Hall
Sree
The
Christian Union
Warren Auatiet
Iiss
W. T Clark
Kk A. Norris
George H. Bass
Lucy Daniell
Frana Reisgmenn
Putnam Lodge Ball Held at Odd Fellows Hall
The eleventh annual ball of Putnam Lodge No 0 F took place last evening in Odd Fellows Hall with organized dancing. Attendees described the event as well attended and elegantly arranged, reflecting the society’s social calendar.
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Putnam
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Texas hotel tragedy ends in double murder suicide
In Laredo on November 18 tall Schuler registered at Hotel Hamilton with his wife and an eight year old girl. He later hired a buggy to take them to the depot and returned for supper. At 6 pm he claimed they left for Agstec to Mexico but the woman and girl were found dead in brush near Chacon Bottom. At 6 am he shot himself in the heart after denying their location. A green cigar box bore the name Sam Kuens and authorities suspect a brother in Fort Worth was notified. Schuler, once a railroad master mechanic, spent much time in saloons and appeared unbalanced or murderous.
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Laredo
Tex
Hamilton
Schuler
Chacon Bottom
Central City
Agstec
Mexico
Mexco
Sam Kuens
Fort Worth
Unlucky Couple Arrested on Grand Larceny Charge
Harry Eaton and Mrs. Elizabeth Bostwick, both about 83, and her 1-year-old son Albert were taken to police in Boston by Inspectors Burke and Cleary and Detective McDonald of Rochester. They face fugitive from justice charges. Rochester will pursue grand larceny allegations tied to jewelry theft valued at 28 dollars. The trio had used the name Huot and lived at 30 Tremont and 737 Font streets. They plan to contest the case and may seek requisition papers from Rochester authorities.
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Harry Eaton
Elizabeth Bostwick
Albert
Burke and Cleary
McDonald
Rochester
N. Y
Boston
Eaton
Tre Street
Heady
McDonald Isatins
My Bostwick
Mra. Hwck
Alo
Font Street
Eliot, Asn
Jon
New York
Frank Shrig
Mia
Haton
Trade balance notes and Nicaragua Canal impact
Consul Jernigan reports trade values and balances between Japan, Britain, Great Britain, and the United States, totaling millions with deficits against the U S. He notes European ships aid their merchants, while American traders lack similar backing. He argues cutting the Nicaragua Canal would boost U S shippers, shipyards, and overall commercial prosperity, aided by an American bank in China and an American journal.
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Genrnigan
Department of
Shanghai
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Ely
Europe
Mr. Jernigan
Jernigan
Nicaragua Canal
China
Veterans' preference bill disputed in supreme court
The Supreme Judicial Court heard F W Brown seek a writ mandamus to force civil service commissioners to certify his name for a State police post after he posted the highest exam mark. The 1895 act allowed a veteran preference and officials chose H D Benny instead. Brown argues the act is unconstitutional and seeks restoration to the top of the eligible list. The petition was argued by J B Warner J J Feeley and Attorneys General Knowlton and Travis for the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
F. W. Brown
Civil Service Commissioners
Veterans’ Preference Act of
H. D. Benny
Medal for Ellsworth Washington Heroic Action Mention
Medal of honor awarded to Thomas F. Ellsworth late corporal Second Massachusetts Infantry and captain Fifty fifth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry for gallantry at Honey Hill South Carolina on November 30 1864 He carried his wounded commanding officer from the field under heavy fire and currently resides in Boston.
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Washington
Thomas F. Ellsworth
Massachusetts Infantry
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Honey Hil
8. C
Boston
Body of Kenneth M. Taylor Recovered After Drowning
The body of Kenneth M. Taylor of Boston, drowned at Moosehead Lake on Oct 14, was recovered about 3:30 pm yesterday. F R Jones of Boston directed three weeks of daylight labor that secured the remains. Taylor's body was brought to Bangor by train and then to Boston in a special car.
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Bangor
Kenneth M. Taylor
Boston
Moosehead Lake
F. R. Jones
Taylor
Greenville
Mr. Jones
New England Rhode Island Pension Entries Listed
Nov 13 list shows original pensions for widows and veterans across states including Sarah B Cook Diamond Hill MA Solomon A Cole Chelsea Albert TL Coats Charlestown John Thompson 2d Boston and others with increases for James Jancey Newton Michael Coyn Brockton Charles McCarthy Cambridge Martha J Weston Sewell Ellen Fitzgerald Boston Thomas M Rogers Springfield Henry W Pierce West Windham New Hampshire New England Rhode Island Original and Increase designations appear throughout the roster.
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Washington
New England Pensions
Rhode Island
Sarah B. Cook
Diamond Hill
Massachusetts
Solomon A. Cole
Chelsea
Albert TL. Coats
Charlestown
John Thompson
Boston
Peter Royal
Onewal
Increase
James Jancey
Newton
Michael Coyn
Brockton
Charles McCarthy
Cambridge
Joseph Smith
Martha J
Weston
Sewell
Ellen Fitzgerald
New Hampshire
Thomas M. Rogers
Springfield
Henry W. Pierce
West Windham
Clergy Permit Rate Raised by Central Traffic Association
Chicago November 13 central Traffic Association met and raised clergy permit rates to 2 cents a ride, up from half a fare. The move will bring thousands of dollars annually to the passenger department, converting the former half fare into two thirds of a fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Traffic Association
Alaska Gold Boom and Troop Plan Emerges
The Treasury cites Oct 15 Alaska reports showing many miners at Cook's Inlet with daily earnings from 10 to 25 dollars. Circle City now hosts about 600 residents. 400,000 dollars in Birch Creek gold this summer. Hamlin urges radical enforcement changes and possible military support to civil authorities in Alaska. Congress may be asked to authorize troops to protect American interests and extend flag protection this winter.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Alaska
Cook's Inlet
Cook Inlet
McNair
Circle City
Haman
Efairs
United States
Lamont
Carlisle
Congress
Bayard Speech Opens Refining Influence of Art Exhibit
At Edinburgh on November 1 Bayard addressed the opening of the Refining Influence of Art exhibit and spoke before the Chamber of Commerce. He warned that U S strength relies on Britain and urged Dundee merchants to seek greater American demand. He lamented absence of peace emissaries to prevent misunderstandings between the two nations.
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Edinburgh
Bayard
Noice
Chamber of Commerce
United State
Dundee
America
Unitaria Club Dinner At Vendôme Hotel
The Unitaria Club met for a dinner and meeting at the Vendôme Hotel. Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott presided as speakers included Rev George Batchelle Hon Carroll D Wright and G A Horton. Several guests and tutors were listed among attendees with emphasis on the evening's merit and responsibilities.
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Unitaria Club
Vendme
Association
Wolcott
George Batchelle
Carroll D. Wright
G. A. Horton
E Eveing
R. Duot
John Duckson
Howard N. Brown
George W
George 8. Hale
Jerome Charles P. Bowditch
A. Davig
Anna B. Spencer
Jr. Dole
Dean Hodges
Aear Wright
B. A. Moreen
Duel on the Palisades Ends Mildly With Breakfast After Fight
Warren Ratcliffe McVeigh and Paul Tupper Wilkes dueled at Fort Lee on the Palisades after a quarrel. Both were wounded but not seriously. Seconds Owens and Butler arranged the terms. they then breakfasted together and reconciled, while surgeons tended the injuries.
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New York
Warren Ratcliffe McVeigh
Paul Tupper Wilkes
Palisades
Fort Lee
Robert Ratcliffe Owens
Frank Butler
McVeigh
Wilkes
West
George Shepard
Riel
Butler
George Butler
Egypt
Grant
Rose Hytinge
Mr. Owens
William M. Laffan
The
New York Sun
Astor House
Mr. Wilkes
Mr. McVeigh
Owens
Butter
Hoffman House
West Highty-second Street
Boules Vard
Mr. Butler
Clepins & Sues
Haverhill Street Railroad Reorganized Directors Chosen
The Haverhill Georgetown and Danvers Street Railway Company re elected Walter M Brewster as president James F Shaw treasurer and Edward B Puller secretary at a recent meeting. Directors include Walter M Brewster James F Shaw Warren W Potter John A Gala A B Paten H S Fleree Frank S Lowe. A 5000 bond was filed to approve immediate construction and rails are en route with work to start at once.
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Haverhill
Haverhill, Georgetown & Danvers Street Railway Company
Walter M. Brewster
Georgetown
James ¥. Shaw
Newburyport
Warren W. Potter
John A. Gala
Paten
H. S. Fleree
Leominster
Frank
Bradford
Tunnel to East Boston Meeting Discusses Public Transit
Next Tuesday evening the Citizens Trade Association will meet in Grand Army Hall to discuss a tunnel to East Boston. Rapid Transit Commission members and Representative John L. Bates, who helped add the tunnel amendment, are expected to speak. ladies will attend and a supper will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens‘ Trade Association
Grand Army Hall
Boston
Rapid Transit Commission
John L. Bates
Irish National Oration Council Meets in Dublin
Dublin reports a council meeting of the Irish National oration with Irish delegates present. Mr Healy submitted a motion as debate continued among Healyite and Healy factions, and reporters were present after the discussion.
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Dublin
Council of the
Irish National Oration
M. Healy
Healyite
ERCERT CANNOT COME. WASHINGTON, Ki Monn Pat a wher erbert ae Se han
ERCERT unable to attend. Washington information indicates a weather related delay and Herbert Sehan involved in the initial notice with plan adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federation of Labor Convention Call Delayed
In Indianapolis on November 13 the American Federation of Labor headquartered here issued a call related to plans for a future event in New York. The brief notice mentions a proposed raise and the convention context without full details.
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Federation OF Labor
Indianapolis
Ind
American Federation of Labor
New York
Beataning
A Clever Up-to-Date Calendar Feature
A vintage calendar poster shows a series of month motifs with a yellow dress figure and red hair, designed by Schuyler Matthews. It features twelve month scenes including New Year’s dance, a kite scene, a wedding, and a football month, with a price of 7.
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Prane’s
Schuyler Matthews
Jane
PoRsvary
Valentine
Glass Day Officers Elect 118 in Forty Five Minutes
Fair Harvard class day officers elected for the class of 8 with 118 offices filled in 45 minutes, a record for all prior classes. The representative ticket, led by Hasty Pudding, Pi Delta Phi Upsilon, was chosen except for one orator election. Addison won 163 votes amid intra-group shifts. total votes 202. Officers listed include Secretary H R Storrs and marshals F Pensney and J R Bullard among others.
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Harvard
Pi Dta
Delta Upsilon
G. H. Chase
J. A. Gade
R. C. Thomas
H. HE. Addison
C. B H. Bryan
Addison
D. A
Bryan
Waya
W. T. Dennison
H. R. Storrs
Fenpesey
J. R. Bullard
Spa Ata
R. M. Townsend
F. B. Whittemore
W. Ames
B. Willi M
G. Gonterman
R. H. Hallowell
W. Kingsbury
A. Borden
Shot for a Porcupine in Perry Maine
Two youths, Fred Leighton and his brother, heard a gunshot while returning from a dance in Perry Maine. Arm strong Lester Armstrong a 2% year old, lay down along the road and went to sleep under the influence. Leighton fired thinking he saw a porcupine, striking Armstrong in the hip. He died after being removed to a local location.
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Galais
Lester Armstrong
Perry
Fred Leighton
Armstrong
Leighton
Pope suspends plan for Mexican apostolic delegation
The Vatican says the creation of an apostolic delegation to Mexico is halted and Mgr Nicola Averardi will remain in Rome. Reports note disputes with the Mexican government and local church leaders over the proposal, reflecting mixed reception to the delegation idea.
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Rome
Mexico
Mgr
Nicola Averardi
Merc Averardl
Epg
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