Heavy fines upheld for two shoplifting women
Judge Brown of the Superior Court refused to reduce or replace the $500 fines imposed on Harriet Graham and Mary Thompson for shoplifting. Thompson paid her $500. Graham was jailed for inability to pay. A later ruling on Graham’s sentence was possible. The case drew a large courthouse crowd.
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Boston
Judge Brown
Superior Court
Harriet Graham
Mary Thompson
Brown
Mrs. Graham
Primaries Results Listed by Ward and Board Races
Results show ward by ward Aldermen at large and ward aldermen winners with candidates including Kennard Lord Spaulding Berglind Murphy Parkhurst Wilson Cole Strong Smith Clark Theall Harvey Shepard Foster Newcomb Burns Mixer Sanborn McFarland Eldredge Goode Conwell Davis Kingman Lavender Boyd and Everett Boyd among Medford Citizens Association choices.
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George W. Harvey
Amos W. Shepard
George W. Foster
Jesse S. Newcomb
Charles A. Burns
J. Frank Mixer
J. Walter Sanborn
Chester S. McFarland
Clarence W. Eldredge
Richard Y. Goode
Leon M. Conwell
Chelsea Mayoral Races End In Willard Victory And Recount Talk
Mayor Willard Renominated by 73 vote margin over Senator Beck in a bitter Republican primary. Democrat William A. O'Brien named for mayor. Beck supporters threaten independent run as recount looms. Aldermen slates chosen with limited Democratic nominations amid fraud concerns and a reported rebuttal by Beck.
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Willard
Chelsea
Senator Beck
William A. O’brien
Beck
Arthur E. Gates
William J. Williams
William S. Young
Alexander Cook
Arthur Stone
Walter J. Lynch
Joseph N. Levinson
Alfred J. Ash
Horace Humphrey
William H. Morse
Melvin Breath
Mr. Beck
Clark Nominee Beats Curtis in Medford Caucuses for Mayor
In Medford on November 20 ex-representative James C. D. Clark won the Republican mayoral caucus by two votes over Myron G. Curtis 419 to 417. Nominated aldermen-at-large include James D. Haley Herbert I. Staples W. S. Crosby Thomas O. Smith Henry Sterling Culbert Lowell and James H. Wellington. Mayor Michael F. Dwyer filed as a citizens' candidate and Alderman Clifford M. Brewer will be
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Medford
James C. D. Clark
Myron G. Curtis
Clark
Curtis
James D. Haley
Herbert I. Staples
W. S. Crosby
Thomas O. Smith
Henry Sterling
Culberth Lowell
James HE. Wellington
Michael F. Dwyer
Citizens
Clifford M. Brewer
Moore nips Munroe for Melrose mayor nomination
In a tight Republican contest Alderman Eugene Moore defeated Alderman Oliver B. Munroe by 31 votes. Moore totaled 806 to Munroe 775. The mayoral race now pairs Mayor Charles Barton, a Democrat, against Moore the Republican.
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Melrose
Eugene Moore
Oliver B. Munroe
Munroe
Charles Barton
Warren Renominated for Mayor of Malden in Republican caucus
Malden, Nov. 20. Charles G. Warren was renominated for mayor for the third time in Republican caucuses with about 1100 votes no opposition. The aldermanic race featured a tight contest as Alderman Horace Chester defeated Councilman Stanley G. Harvey by 11 votes 485 to 424. Board of Aldermen nominees included Chester Magee Spencer Holbrook Bishop and Neidner.
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Malden
Charles G. Warren
Warren
Horace Chester
Stanley G. Harvey
Board of Aldermen
Frank A. Magee
Silas M. Spencer
M. Sumner Holbrook
George M. Bishop
William Neidner
Thurston Accepts Primary Results After Nomination Refusal
Cambridge Mayor Thurston said he is satisfied to abide by the primaries' outcome after the returns show he was not renominated. He thanked supporters and praised their sacrifices for a fair administration while congratulating rival Mr Aylward on his nomination.
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Thurston
Cambridge
Democratic Party
Mr. Aylward
City Hall
Aylward reasserts campaign underfunding for Cambridge mayor bid
Ex Representative James F. Aylward, the Democratic nominee for Cambridge mayor, told the Post he expected a close race and was not surprised by the results. He said his campaign ran with almost no funds and barely covered primary expenses, which limited turnout but kept the effort free of animosity.
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James F. Aylward
Cambridge
Booklovers
Orfe Picture
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Boston Post
P. O
Boston
Mass
The
Post
Boston Post Booklovers
OBrien Wins $2000 Verdict Against Elevated Railroad
Margaret O'Brien wins a $2000 verdict in the fourth Superior Court session against the Elevated railroad for being thrown to the street by a car on February 12 1904. Her husband William O'Brien is awarded a separate sum for loss of services.
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Margaret O’brien
Superior Court
William O’brien
Bridge Collapse Kills Two on Housatonic Work Site
On the Milford side of the rolling lift bridge over the Housatonic River 30 workers toppled from a tilted staging after a clutch slipped. Among the injured, Harry Powell and William Nieman face severe wounds. Paul Daley and Richard Sculley died. Michael McWade expected to recover in Bridgeport Hospital.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Housatonic River
Stratford
Milford
Paul ‘Daley
Berlin
N. H
Richard Sculley
Jordan
N. Y
Bridgeport Hospital
Harry Powell
Portsmouth
William Nieman
Michael MecWade
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
B. & W. Road Raises Pay in New Wage Scale
Boston and Worcester Street Railway announces a wage scale effective January 1 1907. Maximum pay rises to 2.20 after five years from 2.10 after ten. Hourly increases adjust first year through tenth year ranges with higher raises earlier in the ladder.
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South Framingham
Boston & Worcester Street Railway Company
Strout Held for Graft in Chelsea City Contract
Ex Alderman Edgar Strout of Chelsea was arraigned in Superior Criminal Court on a secret indictment charging bribery for a contract with the city. He pleaded not guilty and posted 1500 dollars bail. trial set later. The case involves a contract for repairs on the Chelsea bridge and Williams School House with Ralph and Thomas Ruggles.
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Thomas Ruggles
Chelsea Bridge
Williams School
Thomas D. Ruggles
Chelsea
Strout
Ralph Ruggles
Triumph for Mayor Casey in Lowell
Mayor James B. Casey was renominated by Lowell Democrats by a majority over 1400. Opponent Colonel James H. Carmichael, a prominent lawyer, faced a bitter primary with ex Police Commissioner Fisher H. Pearson accusing Casey of lying. Casey won in Pearson ward by four votes. Farnham, the Republican, had a clear field for the next contest.
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Lowell
James B. Casey
Democrats
James H. Carmichael
Friends of
Casey
Fisher H. Pearson
Centralville
Pearson
Farnham
Worcester Republicans Nominate Overlock for Mayor
Worcester voters heard Dr. Melvin G. Overlock nominated for mayor by the Republican party, unopposed. Democratic primaries are set for Thursday night. Ten aldermen were named, five of them renominated.
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Worcester
Melvin G. Overlock
Pinnock Wins Salem Mayor Race in Republican Caucuses
Salem Nov. 21 Mayor Thomas G. Pinnock was renominated by Republicans, defeating Alderman E N Reed 2249 to 924 and carrying every ward. No contest for aldermen. G L Allen H T Benson Henry Tadgell C D Smith W H McSweeney F E Warner W B Harney chosen.
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Pinnock
Salem
Thomas G. Pinnock
E. N. Reed
G. L. Allen
H. T. Benson
Henry Tadgell
C. D. Smith
W. H. McSweeney
F. E. Warner
W. B. Harney
No Contests in Newton at Primary Nominations
Newton voters at the November 20 primaries nominated the current Board of Aldermen without opposition.
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Newton Newton
Board of Aldermen
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women's Ailments
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for backache, irregular periods, and "blues." It cites testimonials from Mrs Holmes and Mrs Cottely of New York, claiming relief from female troubles, headaches, and pain, urging women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia K. Pinkham
Holmes
Cottely
J.C. Holmes
Larimore
North Dakota
Mrs. Pinkham
Oe Pinkham
Lydia E
Pinkham
Emma Cottely
East 12Th Street
New York City
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Nervous Collapse Patient Credits Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs Lizzie Williams of Quincy Illinois recounts long term nervous prostration with periodic exhaustion. After poor relief from a doctor she begins Dr Williams Pink Pills and reports restored appetite, steadier nerves, and returned strength after three boxes. Pills claimed to aid anemia rheumatism neuralgia and indigestion. Sold at druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Lizzie Williams
Cedar Street
Quincy
Ill
Dr. Williams
Epileptic Fits in Children Promised Elixir Kosine Trial
An advertisement urges testing Elixir Kosine for epilepsy in children, claiming early nervous signs warrant use. The offer requires a $1.50 deposit to Jaynes Drug Co. for a bottle, with a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Jaynes Drug Co
Kosine Co
Washington, D. C
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B. & W. Road
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New England
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Washington Street
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Sun
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Britden
Lambert Snyder Co
Tremontst. Dept
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Lexington
Dantel Buckley
Vine Street
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Maloney
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