Spiritists' Side in Court as Bearse Fined for Fraud
In Municipal Court, Captain Frank B. Bearse pleads guilty to presenting a living person as a materialized spirit and pays a $16 fine. Defendants Albro and Ripley face conspiracy charges for allegedly defrauding citizens through seances at 443 Shawmut Avenue.
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Bearse
Albro
Rutland Street
Municipal Criminal Court
Ely
George T. Albro
Abbie S. Ripley
Frank B. Bearse
Shawmut Avenue
E. J. Jenkins
W. M. Stockbridge
Barry
Captain Bearse
Clerk Ingalls
Lawrence High School over Danvers 2 0 claim
Lawrence High School manager Matthew A. Cregg disputes Saturday's 2 to 0 Lawrence win over Danvers, asserting the referee ruled a safety when Collings reached the Danvers 2 yard line and a Danvers player knocked the ball over his own end zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew A. Cregg
Lawrence High School
Danvers High
Cregg
Post Sporting Department
Collings
Lawrence
Danvers
Chelsea Council Accepts Endicott Resignation and Adds School Funds
The Chelsea Common Council accepted E. F. Endicott’s resignation from the Ward 4 school committee. An order approved buying a portrait of city messenger Charles Howard and appropriated 4000 more dollars for the school committee. Ward 5 precinct officers for two divisions were named and adopted including wardens, dep wardens, clerks, inspectors, and deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
East Boston Winter Club Social at Lyceum Hall
East Boston Lyceum Hall hosted the East Boston Winter Club annual social led by President E. J. McGonigle and sister Mrs Clark. The event ran until 2 am with Tirrell's Orchestra providing music and McGonigle assisted by M H Fitzgerald J McLaughlin H Pero and others.
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Lyceum Hall
East Boston
E. J. McGonigle
Mrs. Clark
Tirrell
McGonigle
M. H. Fitzgerald
J. McLaughlin
H. Pero
J. Hartnett
F. B. Deering
J. B. Fernessees
M. McQuillen
J. Brown
J. Kane
J. Riley
W. Mahoney
Fire probe underway in East Cambridge lumber district
Under state fire marshal direction investigators hold a probing inquiry into Sunday morning fires in the East Cambridge lumber district. A partially burned board near Station 3 shows kerosene oil as evidence. No arrests yet though one man is suspected of starting the fires and may be taken into custody soon.
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East Cambridge
Unity Temple Fair Opens in Cambridgeport
Unity Temple of Honor started a week long fair at Union Hall Cambridgeport with daily afternoon and evening events. The opening night featured city government officials as many City Council members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Temple of Honor
Union Hall
Cambridgeport
Captain Frey Held on Assault Charge after Beverly Shooting
Captain William Frey, who shot Peter J. Campbell in the leg at Beverly, is held in 500 bail for appearance next Monday in Salem District Court. Campbell and John Coleman allegedly taunted Frey from the fishing schooner. Frey fired twice in the air, then hit Campbell in the leg as rocks rained down.
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Salem
William Frey
Peter J. Campbell
Beverly
Campbell
Boston Poloists Triumph Over Lynn 8 to 4 in Dramatic Match
Boston polo team defeated Lynn 8 goals to 4 before 500 spectators in Lynn. Captain Cotter led with sharp drives, Everett excelled in blocking, while Connell and Menard of Lynn played valiantly but could not halt the Boston surge. Earlier New Bedford beat Pawtucket 6 to 4.
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Lynn
Boston
Cotter
Everett
Lynns
Connell
Menard
Bostons
Essex Institute Receives Story Family Cradle Gift
The Essex Institute voted thanks to Richard W. Bradley of Boston for presenting the cradle used to rock Judge Joseph Story and his son William Wetmore Story, a historic donation acknowledged at Salem on November 19.
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Salem
Essex Institute
Richard W. Bradley
Boston
Institute
Joseph Story
William Wetmore Story
Madisons Meet Vernons in Thanksgiving Football Clash
A match game of football is set for Thanksgiving Day at Franklin Park between the Madisons and Vernons. A strong rivalry exists and a large group of enthusiasts will attend to cheer their club.
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Madisons
Vernons
Franklin Park
Death in Medford Farm Wagon Accident
Patrick Kelley of Somerville fell from his wagon in Medford yesterday afternoon and fractured his skull. He died soon after. He was about sixty and a well known resident of the Patch district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kelley
Somerville
Medford
Patch
Brighton Post Receives Inspectors After Visit
Commander J. M. Wood and Post No. 56 inspected Francis Washburn Post No. 92 in Brighton last night. The inspection yielded a good showing by the Brighton post and a collation followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wood
Charles Beck
Brighton
Francis Washburn
Hustlers Congratulate Winning Candidates After Election
After the votes, a large crowd of hustlers and strikers gathered to congratulate the successful candidates, some of whom they had opposed fiercely during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vention
Bancroft Rival in Cambridge Mayoral Race Narrowed
Ex Representative M E Rideout withdraws from the Cambridge mayoralty contest leaving Mayor Bancroft to face Alderman Edward B James the Boston lumber merchant. James aims to win the entire mayoralty delegation in tonight’s Citizens caucuses as a strong aldermanic ticket is expected. Citizens convention Friday Temple Hall caucuses Thursday night.
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M. E. Rideout
Cambridge
Bancroft
Edward B. James
Boston
James
Temple Hall
Nominations Named for Woburn Aldermen and Council
In Woburn Democrats announced nominees for aldermen and common council across wards 1 through 7 plus delegates to the mayoralty convention. Key figures include McMurray in Ward 1, Quigley in Ward 3, Shaw in Ward 4, McCarthy in Ward 6, Hickey in Ward 7, and multiple councilmen and delegates listed per ward. Ward 2 results not reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob M. Ellis
Augustus B. McCarthy
James Dyar
Michael King
John Dwyer
Percy W. Linscott
Jonathan C. Ela
Daniel W. Bond
Daniel P. O’brien
Michael T. Hickey
William Breslin
Robert H. Corry
John Madden
Malden Caucuses Result in Stevens Backing for Mayor
Malden voters held ward caucuses with Everett J. Stevens backed by ninety delegates. Anti Stevens delegates won Ward 2 and Ward 5 Independents captured Ward 5. Aldermen and council seats were contested across wards with several incumbents defeated or reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Citizens
Everett J. Stevens
J. C. Robinson
William F. Spaulding
Oscar W. Walker
Alpert
J. Arthur Pierce
Nathan M. Hunnewell
Walter
Cushing
George C. Blanchard
John H. Hannan
Charles D. McCarthy
Willard Welsh
Charles H. Hyde
Edward G. Wise
Peter Bull
Edward H. Thomas
Charles I. Dennett
John P. Holden
William H. Watts
S. E. Jordan
Charles H. Sweeney
H. H. Cummings
Walter R. McDonald
A. P. Crombie
L. W. Pillsbury
F. P Hawkes
George W. W. Saville
Charles G. Warren
Charles L. Davenport
Clarence D. Huston
H. E. Converse
George H. Hitchings
Samuel Kingston
Gorman Nominated for Mayor in Fall River
The Democratic city committee nominated Augustus P. Gorman for Mayor at its convention. Also named for the school committee were Michael Reagan James A. Walsh and Leontine Lincoln.
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Fall River
Democratic City Committee
Augustus P. Gorman
Michael Reagan
James A. Walsh
Leontine Lincoln
Mayoralty Contest Narrowed in Quincy
Quincy voters see a three candidate race for mayor with BE W H Bass John O Hall and Stephen O Moxom as contenders. A 62 delegate convention is set with 32 reportedly backing Bass.
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Quincy
BE. W. H
Bass
John O. Hall
Stephen O. Moxom
Ward
Chelsea Citizens Meeting Votes to Nominate Opposing Ticket
City committee in Chelsea Granite block last evening elected delegates to nominate a full slate to oppose the Republican nominees. John H Cranvon presided with Andrew C Sullivan serving as secretary.
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Chelsea
Post Party Puts Castle Square in Lively Night of Revelry
The Post boys packed Castle Square for a lavish theater party with 580 chairs and 580 tickets but an energetic crowd of 1080 fueled by youthful enthusiasm and a shared urge for celebration. The scene drew amused onlookers in the balcony and orchestra seats as the newsboys maintained spirited conduct throughout.
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Post Boys
Castle Square
Post
Post boys enjoy Captain Paul at Tremont street theater
Newsboys from the Post party attend a Boston performance of Captain Paul with the crowd across Tremont street. They receive illuminated programmes, celebrate with champagne and hats, and cheer the drama from start to finish as the curtain rises on a lively fourth of July themed night.
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Tremont Street
Post
Paul
Earth
Rose
Captain Paul
Sters
Castile Square
Yale Opens Practice With Public Admission Before Harvard Clash
Yale football held an open practice in New Haven with nearly 2000 spectators. Jerrems impressed at right half back while Greenway appeared but wore no uniform. Thorne suffered a minor back injury but is expected fine tomorrow. Harvard tickets sold via blanks, with over a thousand applicants. remaining seats limited, premium prices rare, and fans arranged through Yale co operative store.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Hinkey
Jerrems
Yale Co-Operative
Springfield
Lawrence School Class of 89 Reorganizes for Reunion Banquet
The 89 class from Lawrence School in South Boston reorganizes to hold an annual reunion and banquet. They plan the first banquet at the United States Hotel on New Year’s Eve. A permanent group forms with President William J. Crowley and other officers.
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Lawrence School
South Boston
United States Hotel
William J. Crowley
George A. Sullivan
John J. Shaughnessy
Thomas F. McGuire
John E
Three Months for Liquor Sales in East Cambridge
In Middlesex Superior Criminal Court at East Cambridge yesterday afternoon, John W. Conway was sentenced to three months in the Eipane of Correction for illegal liquor selling.
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Middlesex Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
John W. Conway
Fire destroys Granite street stable killing horses
A blaze on Granite street's stable second floor trapped workers and horses for two hours. District Chief Mullen ordered a second alarm as flames gutted the top story. Lawrence and a horse perished while several valuable colts died and the old horse survived with minor burns. Total loss around $37,000, insured.
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Granite Street
Mullen
Young Lawrence mourns after father perishes in mill fire
A young man named Edgar Lawrence, son of Jim Lawrence, learns his father died in the refinery fire and recounts the tragedy amid smoke and crowds. He, a Standard Sugar refinery worker, faces homelessness and loss of his family support as South Boston reels.
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Post
Jim Lawrence
Lawrence
Father
Jim
Edgar Lawrence
James Lawrence
Standard Sugar Refinery
South
Boston
Flanders Reflects On South Boston Fire Start
Albert L. Flanders of Lewis Flanders & Co. arrived at the scene early and confessed confusion over the fire’s origin. He praised Lawrence as a careful employee, noting his company’s concern.
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Albert L. Flanders
Lewis Flanders & Co
South
Boston
Post
Lawrence
Faithful employee mourned as body found in stable
Mr. Flanders spoke of Lawrence as a trustworthy man, and police reported Lawrence's body found in the stable. Four policemen moved the body to undertaker rooms while Flanders urged officers to do all they can for him. The firm Lewis Flanders & Co. ran teaming for the American Refinery Company with about thirty teamsters.
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Bearse
Mr. Flanders
Lawrence
O’donnell
Lewis’ Flanders & Co
Draw in Philadelphia lightweight match ends amid police stop
In Coney Island on November 19 Jack McAuliffe and Owen Zeigler fought to a draw as police halted the third round. Zeigler weighed about 132 and McAuliffe 138. Three thousand spectators watched. Barnett and Murphy drew in a ten round opener, while Gorman defeated McBride after police stopped their fight.
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Coney Island
Jack McAulife
Owen Zegler
Philadelphia
Zeigler
McAuliffe
Mac
McA
Jere Barnett
Billy Murphy
Johnny Gorman
Brooklyn
Paddy McBride
Gorman
McBride
A. A. U. Annual Meeting in New York
The final meeting of the old American Athletic Union board was held in New York with routine business. Elections named George W. Beals and Walter Stimpson as New England board members, and Howard E. Raymond was appointed to the board of governors. The treasurer reported last year’s receipts $1667.56 expenses $1605.65 and $51.91 balance. Assessments to member clubs were raised to percent.
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New York
Board of Governors
American Athletic Union
Beals
The
Amateur Athletic Union
C. HM. Luscomb
Howard E. Raymond
C. H. Luscomb
E. A. King
Boston
T. J. Cahill
Worcester
Mass
T. J. Kelly
Somerville
E. B. Bloss
Boston A. A
Chicago
New England
George W. Beals
Walter Stimpson
Dedham Defeats Roxbury in Junior Interscholastic game
Dedham High School triumphed 6 to 4 over Roxbury High School in a Junior Interscholastic League match played at Dorchester High School grounds. The game ended amid a dispute with a possible protest pending.
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Dedham
Dedham High School
Roxbury High School
Dorchester High School
Dorchester Avenue
Shawmut
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Pawtucket
Joseph Story's
Washburn Post
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Horace G. Allen
Charles H. Bryant
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Woburn
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Fellows
Rascal
Mister
Furs
Hall
Lawrence School Association
Dorchester Street
Broadway
George J. Wall
Eng
Andrew Square
Flanders & Co
Flanders
Young Lawrence
UFE
W.H. Parker
Roston
Ates
America
Peabody Medical Institute
National Medical
Man Voung
A. A. U. Annual Meeting
Roxbury
Ihs
New: England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Boston, Mass
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