Warned to Quit Contract In City Work Case
Linehan secured city contracts under his name while on the Common Council and, despite Schoolhouse Commission objections in 1902, the contracts were moved to W. J. Hallion. Linehan allegedly received the money. A handwriting expert for Linehan argues the commission expert erred in crediting Hallion with most of the writing.
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Linehan
Common Council
Schoolhouse Commission
W. J. Hallion
Feeney
Hallion
Handwriting Experts Testify in Linehan Hearing
Finance Commission reviews handwriting to link Senator Linehan with Hallion in missing contracts from City Council days. William Hingston, called by Linehan's counsel, compared signatures in a city treasurer receipt book as alleged standards. Hingston cautioned that ink and pencil samples create unsafe comparisons.
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Finance Commission
Frank J. Linehan
William J. Hallion
Linehan
Hallion
William FE. Hingston
Frank Conroy
Feeney
Hingston
Sughrue
Thomas J. Hind
Commission
Bouin
Mr. Hingston
No Toleration of Modernism in Vatican Edict
The Osservatore Romano reports a Papal statement binding all decisions of the biblical commission on interpretation of the syllabus and anti modernist encyclical. It vows excommunication for opposition and penalties for propagating heretical doctrines and calls bishops to vigilantly curb modernist writings.
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Rome
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Biblical Commission
Taft Arrives in Harbin On Far East Journey
Secretary Taft and his party reached Harbin from Vladivostok, where he spent an hour. Frederick D. Fisher, the American consul, greeted him as officials from Russia and China were presented. Marvin, the Mukden vice-consul, joined the party to discuss Manchurian commercial and diplomatic issues.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Taft
Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Frederick D. Fisher
William D. Straight
Mukden
Mr. Marvin
Touring car kills woman in Oak Square tragedy
Mrs W E Greene 28 of Webster avenue Alliston was killed when an electric touring car struck her as she alighted in Oak Square. John Quinlan of 78 Tremont street Brighton drove the car owned by Charles M Boyd of 20 Washington street Newton and was arrested on manslaughter charges after witnesses described a dramatic effort to save her. He rushed for a doctor after the collision and broke down upon learning of her death.
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Oak Square
W. E. Greene
Webster Avenue
Alliston
John Quinlan
Tremort Street
Brighton
Charles M. Boyd
Washington Street
Newton
Quinlan
Chickering
Allston
Mauretania in hard luck at sea during transatlantic crossing
The Mauretania endured slow progress due to weather and stokers' steam issues returning a mixed log from Cape Race. Reports show miles run daily varying from 464 to 571 with a 17 mile loss from a spar and anchor mishap while engineers strive to improve hold conditions and speed, with projections toward 600 miles in a day.
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Mauretania
Cape Race
N. F
Pritchard
Campbell
Revealed Threat from Aurel Batonyl in Court
Aurel Batonyl, arriving from Newport, declares he will expose linked secrets of New York and Newport society in court. He says money cannot deter him, and he will name individuals as he proceeds with action against his father-in-law. He promises shocking disclosures in high society.
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New York
Navy
Aurel Batonyl
Newport
Minor Dormitory Fire At Harvard’s Sheppard Block
A small blaze erupted in Sheppard's dormitory on Holyoke Street as two students left their grate fire unattended during dinner. The light hangings caught fire, adding to a noisy day on campus.
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Harvard
Sheppard's
Harvard College
Holyoke Street
Shaughnessy Not Dead Denial From Cambridge Family
William H. Shaughnessy son of Cambridge Principal Assessor Daniel B. Shaughnessy is alive and surrounded by family at 173 Charles Street Cambridge. The death report circulated during the late Tuesday evening political returns at Cambridge City Hall.
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William H. Shaughnessy
Daniel B. Shaughessy
Cambridge
Charles Street
Cambridge City Hall
Shaughnessy
Mving
Moran Shocks League in Mayor Campaign
District Attorney Moran refused to back Mr. Coulthurst, Independence League candidate for mayor, after a private conference. Coulthurst left believing Moran would not publicly support him, while both men declined to reveal exact remarks.
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Coulthurst
Moran
Independence League
Moran backs league as district attorney weighs impact
Moran claims he aided the Independence League more than it aided him while Coulthurst gains momentum with ex Senator John K. Berry joining. Reports say Moran avoids a Fitzgerald clash as Coulthurst seeks an independent nomination to draw cross party support.
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Fitzgerald
Coulthurst
John K. Berry
Hibbard in a Ward Whirl
George A. Hibbard campaigned in eight Republican at home gatherings across the city with Edward Mansfield Edward Graves and Herman Hormel. He emphasized a business administration and no second term while rejecting personal politics and thanked supporters.
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Edward C. Mansfield
Republican State Committee
Edward G. Graves
Herman Hormel
Graves
Hibbard
James M. Douglass
Ward 24 Greets Mayor at Dorchester Club Meeting
An informal reception hosted by the Codman Square Democratic Club in Ward 24 Dorchester featured Mayor Fitzgerald. Presiding official John W. Linnehan announced the event as the mayor addressed rumors of dishonesty and graft, vowing reelection with a larger majority.
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Codman Square
Democratic Club
Ward 24
Fitzgerald
Washington Street
Dorchester
John W. Linnehan
City Hall
Boston
Billings Declares Mayor Contender Holds Inside Track
A friend of Mayor Fitzgerald reports that Secretary Billings of the Good Government Association said the Mayor currently leads the mayoralty race with an inside track. Wagers posted yesterday at 6 to 3 favored the Mayor amid speculation. Colored by the informal odds and informal confidences, the note signals momentum for Fitzgerald’s bid.
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Fitzgerald
Secretary Billings
Good Government Association
Voting list falling off in city election turnout
Registration closed at 10 last night shows 112 150 voters in the city, down from 112 582 last year by 382. About 600 women eligible to vote for the school committee. Mrs A Crosby of Brooklyn endorses Father John’s Medicine for a dreadful cough.
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John
A. Crosby
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
Ade
Harvard Students Parade at Open Practice Rally
More than 2000 Harvard undergraduates marched in line to the Stadium for the last open practice of the week. The university band led the procession as crowds cheered with unprecedented enthusiasm, marking a rare burst of uninhibited support from students.
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Ted
Harvard
Crimson gridiron squad hailed by cheering Harvard crowd
A jubilant procession forms in front of Memorial Hall then moves through Harvard Square to the stadium where players and coaches are honored. The team, after secret practice, faces Yale with renewed spirit as students fill the stands and erupt in songs and clattering dishes in celebration.
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Holworthy Hall
Harvard Square
Brighton
Yale
Crimson
Memorial Hall
Panic at Hoover funeral in York injures nine
At the William and Culver Hoover funeral in the United Brethren Church near Pleasureville Pennsylvania today a roof fear and a overturned stove sparked a panic. More than 400 people surged for exits causing trampling injuries to women and children. nine were badly hurt and feared dead. The Hoover brothers were murdered last Saturday night as bystanders tried to stop a highway quarrel.
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York
Penn
William and Culver Hoover
Old United Brethren
Pleasureville
Hoover Boys
Letter from Annie in Philadelphia to Dearie Dec 1 1906
A long personal letter traces emotional turmoil and love between Annie and her correspondent. Annie discusses a possible move, upcoming court case delays, travel plans to Boston or New York, and a plea to return a clipping. She vows deep affection while questioning hate and urging patience until address is obtained.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Boston
New York
Empire Theatre
Annie
Reading the Letters Behind Senator Brown Murder Case
In Washington on November 20 the defense contended that a letter from Annie Adams found in Senator Brown’s Raleigh Hotel rooms triggered the murder, with Judge Powers reading the noted correspondence between Mrs. Bradley and the senator. The day centered on multiple letters showing deep affection and devotion, including Mrs. Bradley writing I am loving you fondly and tenderly and feel so devoted to you.
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Washington
Annie Adams
Maude Adams
Senator Brown
Raleigh
Judge Powers
Bradley
Letter hints at deep affection in today’s issue
A brief note expresses ongoing affection and promises a longer letter to arrive tomorrow. The writer notes contentment and joy in life while indicating continuation on Page 4-Second Column.
Boylston Street Bridge Reopens For Street Cars
Last night at 6 05 the Boylston street bridge reopened to street cars after weeks of closure. Huntington avenue congestion eased as car lines resumed, with normal service restored by 8 00. The bridge had seen round the clock work amid citizen protests and Post publicity.
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Boylston Street Bridge
Huntington Avenue
Boylston Street
Great Demonstration After Gompers Speech in Norfolk
In Norfolk Virginia on November 20 a large demonstration followed President Samuel Gompers as he rebutted attacks from the Manufacturers' Association. He described a bribery attempt at the Victoria Hotel in New York in October by a man named Charles Brandenburg claiming to represent the National Manufacturers' Association.
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Norfolk
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation
Manufacturers’ Association
Victoria Hotel
New York
Charles Brandenburg
National Manufacturers’ Association
Organized Labor
Gompers Displays Restored 1895 Document At AFL Convention
President Gompers produced the original paper claimed to be signed in 1895 while he was ill. He read the document as delegates testified to, calling witnesses from interviews with Brandenburg. Victor Berger of Milwaukee denounced Gompers critics and urged unanimous election and confidence in all AFL officers as a socialist reply to manufacturers.
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Gompers
Brandenburg
Berger
Milwaukee
American Federation of Labor
Manufacturers’ Association
Pupils Claim Insult Over School Desk Theft Probe
In Medford on November 20 a Crad dock School fourth grade class faced interrogation by teacher Miss Delia Joslin and a police officer over a missing nickel. Forty students denied theft. searches followed, prompting parent indignation and planned appeals to the Mayor for action. The incident stirred local concern as citizens awaited the outcome.
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Medford
Craddock School
Delia Joslin
Joslin
Rain Forecast Touches Boston and East Regions
Weather outlook covers Boston and vicinity with Thursday rain and Friday clearing and partly cloudy skies. Winds shift from easterly to southwesterly, with brisk to high speeds. In eastern New York, rain Thursday, warmth inland, Friday colder and partly cloudy with rain or snow in the north. New England sees rain in the south and rain or snow in the north, turning partly cloudy south Friday and colder north with winds shifting from east to south.
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Boston
Washington
New York
New England
Temperature Readings From Thompson Spa Journal
The recorder notes yesterday’s temperatures with entries around 1906 1907 and other garbled data. The legible line shows an average yesterday of 27 and a date reference 10-24. A year ago yesterday temperature is uncertain from the fragment.
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Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Mevessee
Seeeveees
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