Saloon Shooting Accuses William Thomas of Attempted Killings
William Thomas, 40, of 42 Shawmut avenue, colored, was arrested at his home after a 7:30 p.m. saloon dispute in which he allegedly fired twice at William Brown, missing him, and grazing George Hart’s clothing. Bartenders disarmed him. he fled, later captured by Station 4 officers at 9:30 p.m. in Boston.
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William Thomas
Shawmut Avenue
Station 4
William
Brown
Kirkland Street
Thomas
George Hart
Shawmut G Place
Reform club dinner speakers assail Shafter and Cuba views
At the Universalist Club dinner in the Thorndike, Rev W F Dusseault described Porto Rico life and missionary limits, calling the Puerto Rican idea of liberty unbridled and noting Catholic strength. Rev L M Powers, of Somerville, critiqued U S war logistics in Cuba and labeled General Shafter uncouth and incompetent. Roosevelt praised by some, Wheeler and Shafter contrasted in tone. President Ballou presided.
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Universalist Club
Thorndike
Porto Rico
Cuba
W. F. Dusseault
Sixth
Massachusetts Volunteers
Antilles
Rev. L. M. Powers of
Somerville
United States
General Shafter
Lecause
Alger
Roosevelt
General Wheeler
Stafter
Shafter
H. S. Ballou
Seven Shoe Factories Endorse Free Shops Victory
Seven shoe factories vote to run free shops despite workmen protests. The Postman quotes a free shop leader saying the strike failure is not certain and that talks will continue, while workers insist they plan to stay out. The report notes mixed sentiment and hints at a continuation beyond the evening.
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Marlboro
Dr Warren Formula B cold cure advert note
A promotional ad urges keeping Dr Warren’s Formula B on hand to prevent colds. It claims the remedy kills a cold at the start, is convenient to carry, pleasant to take and saves money and pain. Many people are already using it.
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Dr. Warren
Advt
Captain Thompson Dies of Malaria After Ship Loss
Savannnah report states Captain Charles A. Thompson of the schooner Florence Randall died here from malarial fever contracted at Edisto Beach South Carolina where the vessel ran ashore in a storm October 2. The ship was floated and brought to Savannah October 13. His home was Yarmouth Massachusetts. Wife notified. body to be shipped home.
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Savannah
Charles A. Thompson
Florence Randall
Edisto Beach
Thompson
Yarmouth
Mass
War Taxes to Remain for at Least a Year Longer
Washington reports that war taxes will stay in force for at least a year and no tariff revision is expected. Senator Dingley says war revenue covers expenditures and that the coming three month session will focus on appropriations and army bills. He anticipates no extra session unless new issues arise from Spain treaty ratification and future territorial acquisitions.
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Nelson Dingley, JR
Committee ON Ways and Means
Congress
Washington
Washington Post
Dingley
Ways and Muncans Committee
Hawaii
Spain
Senate
Mr. Dingley
Correction in Malden case report misstates Dr. McCarthy role
A Post report on the Bradbury case in Malden District Court wrongly charged Dr. Charles D. McCarthy as an accessory. An apology is issued for suggesting he recommended hospital removal while, in fact, he only consulted the patient on Oct 26. The error likely stemmed from name similarity to Cardy, who faces grand jury action in February.
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Bradbury
Malden
Charles D. McCarthy
Cardy
McCarthy
Quay Ready to Face Enemies in Bank Conspiracy Case
Evidence in the prosecution against Senator Quay and others for conspiracy to unlawfully use state bank funds will be submitted to the grand jury. Quay telegraphs from Jacksonville stating he is ready to return immediately and will meet enemies at any time and place.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Jacksonville
Wolf Kaplan suit resumes over gas explosion injuries
The trial in Superior Court resumes as Wolf Kaplan sues several corporations for injuries from the gas explosion at the corner of Remount and BoyIs on March 4, 1897. Witnesses testifying include Frank W. Hock W J O Neil Peter L sobi D R Thonas F H Pratt M J Walsh and A L Dole who recall gas detected in the prior three months. The Metropolitan Construction Company Transit Commission contract is offered in evidence by the gaslight company.
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Wolf Kaplan
Metropoltan Construction Company
The
Transit Commission
Morsé
Gaslight Company
New Orthopedic Tan Shoes Promise Immediate Comfort
These tan shoes are made exclusively for us on orthopedic principles so breaking in is unnecessary with immediate comfort. They are oiled silk waterproof and fully viscalized with rubber cement filled seams, a distinct new departure in shoe making. Normally selling for seven dollars a pair.
Dawson Singsed Fire Destroys Klondike City Post Office
News from SEAGUAY Alaska via Victoria reports a 500000 fire Oct 16 in Dawson that destroyed forty buildings including the new post office. Belle Mitchell allegedly caused the blaze by throwing a lamp, with previous lamps igniting past incidents. About 2000 men fought the fire. no insurance meant heavy local losses.
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Seaguay
Alaska
Victoria
B. C
Klondikerg
Dawson
Green Tree
Belle Mitchell
Third Avenue
Cra
Bennett
Klondike Nugget
J L Norcross Dead Head of Master Teamsters in Somerville
Joseph Leland Norcross longtime Somerville leader and president of the Master Teamsters Association of Luston died at his 6 Marshall Street residence after a paralytic attack. He was active in Odd Fellows, Winter Hill Universalist Church, and city government. He leaves two daughters Emma and Mabel. funeral set for Thursday at 1 pm with Rev I P Coddington officiating.
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Joseph Leland Norcross
Master Teamsters’Association of Luston
Marshall Street
Somerville
Norcross
Lnk Universalist Church
Woodbury
Boston
City Wharf
State Street
Franklin Lodge
Gaston
Paul Revere Lodge
Winter Hill
Somerville Odd Fellows
I. P. Coddington
Navy Growing as Construction Reaches New High
Washington November 14 A Commodore Hichborn report shows 55 vessels under construction nationwide on November 1 the highest total yet eight battleships led by the Kearsarge at 71 percent completion the Kentucky 69 percent Illinois 67 percent Alabama 65 and Wisconsin 52 percent The Albany sheath cruiser is 50 percent finished with 22 torpedo boats varying up to 99 percent Rowan Moran Bros shipyard work and Plunger submarine eight percent and Chesapeake training ship 35 percent.
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Washington
Hichborn
Navy
Kearsarge
Newport News
Kentucky
Illinois
Alabama
Cramps
Wisconsin
Union Iron Works
Albany
United States
England
Rowan
Moran Bros
Plunger
Columbian Iron Works
Chesapeake
Bath
Vandal burglars strike Newtonville home
The house of J. F. French at 46 Walnut Park Newtonville was entered and thefts totaling several hundred dollars occurred. Interior disordered, many items broken or mutilated, closets and bureaus rummaged through while French family was away. losses not yet fully determined.
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Newton
J. F. French
Walnut Park
Newtonville
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Highland Spring
W. 8. Brown
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Somerville Deser Bas Shafter
Porto Rigo
Tobin
AY Union Hall
iPass
Bell
Rosenbaum Bros
Allors Trizmont
Common Council
Democratic City Committee OF
Loston
John H. Lee
Mmothy B. McCarthy
John F. McDonald
H. White & CO
Boylsten St
G. G. Forrestall
Charles G. Forrestall
Sanitary Division
Street Department
Pinckney Street
Christopher Eliot
Bulfinch Place Unitarian Church
Mt. Auburn
Ances
Turkey
ORD
New England
C.H. Robinson & CO
Adams Square
Dock Square
Washington Street
C. A. Thom
Deas
Cape Cod Mariner
Culom
Mills
Texas
Senator Cullom
Knox
Douglass
Mary Lewis
Elen Porter
M'Carthy
Quay
Green’s
A. Shuman & CO
Centremen’s Shoe Department
Shuman Corner
Klondike City
J. L. Norcross
Master Teamsters
Som
Erville
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