Lilacs Used in Barrett Case Drift Through Cambridge Court
In a Cambridge courtroom Middlesex and Massachusetts press a burglary murder trial of William Barrett. The torn lilac bouquet traces his movements from woods near Cherry Brook to Farrar houses as prosecutors seek proof of entry into James Farrar's home. Witness Samuel Farrar details events, while defense hints Barrett bore burglars tools and feared being hanged. Trial to resume at 9:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Court Room
Middlesex
Massachusetts
William Barrett
Samuel Farrar
Cherry Brook
James Farrar
Barrett
Farraris
James
Post
Goodrich
Massachusetts Central Railroad
Weston
Edward
Farrar
Inspector McKenna
Waltham
Justice
Samuel
South
Lincoln
Aldrich
Hart
John W. Farrar
Cooks in the Dance Boston Cooks' Alliance Ball
The Boston Cooks' Alliance held its fourth annual ball at Cotillon Hall with the National Guard band. Guests included Miss Alice Maud Pritchard, Henry Brennan as floor director, and Abercrombie Bros. as caterers. a souvenir reference book featured recipes and a Bible text menu.
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Boston Cooks’ Alliance
Cotillon Hall
National Guard
Alliance
Henry Brennan
Cooks’ Alliance
Alice Maud Pritchard
Abercrombie Bros
George Brown
David Murray
Aids
John Lambert
D. T. McDonald
John Lynch
John Green
James Kane
Charles Vere
John J. Murphy
Alex Gowan
John Lyons
George Bentley
Joseph Hardy
Edward Mitchel
Frank Travers
John Pierce
George Browne
Pritchard
Messrs
C. Jordan
J. Flight
C. Durfee
Winthrop Buried with Simple Dignity at Mt. Auburn
The funeral for Robert Charles Winthrop was held at Trinity Church with a somber Episcopal service led by Bishop Lawrence. The procession moved to Mt. Auburn Cemetery where the body was laid beside other Winthrops, in keeping with his wish for a modest, unostentatious burial. The ceremony honored his life of public benefaction and included numerous dignitaries and family members in deep mourning.
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Robert Charles Winthrop
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Trinity Church
Mr. Winthrop
Lawrence
Trinity
Dewey
Donald
Storrs
Brookline
J. Grafton Minot
William P. Blake
Horatio G. Curtis
Russell Gray
Francis C. Lowell
Harcourt Amory
Arthur B. Ellis
George L. Peabody
Dr. Lawrence
Mt. Auburn
Winthrop
King’s Chapel
Robert C. Winthrop, Jr
John Winthrop
Thayer
R. M
Edmund H. Bennett
Boston University Law School
Horace L. Scudder
Atlantic Monthly
W. C. Durant
A. A. Folsom
C. C. Smith
F. McCleary
W. S. A. Appleton
C. R. Codman
Martin Brimmer
E. J. Young
O. B. Frothingham
Luther Farnham
McLean murder trial packed as jury hears first witnesses
Concord New Hampshire November 21 space in City Hall filled with spectators awaiting the defendant McLean to testify in his own defense. Ten witnesses for the defense testified about the high character of McLean's family and his own before the tragedy.
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Concord
N. H
City Hall
McLean
Henniker
Harvard Yale Game Special Train to the Grounds
On November 24 a special train leaves Union station at 7 30 a m via the Boston Maine railroad for Springfield. A second train departs at 8 45 a m for Springfield. Trains run directly to the football grounds and round trip tickets are on sale at Boston city ticket office 214 Washington Street Union station and North Cambridge junction.
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Union Station
Boston & Maine Railroad
Springfield
Boston City
Washington Street
North Cambridge Junction
Steamers from Java Signal Busy Boston Trade Surge
Two large British steamers from Java set to call at Boston with sugar cargoes as stevedores anticipate work. Queen Margaret and Arara report progress via St Michaels and Port Said, while Mediterranean ships and a Pawnee fleet prepare for arrival. Fog disrupts harbor navigation as other vessels sail and a German Hall benefit follows.
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Java
St. Michaels
Sandy Hook
Boston
Nash, Spaulding & Co
Port Said
Phelps Bros. & Co
Warren
Kansas
Murdock
Liverpool
Cape Race
N. F
Cunard
Catalonia
Johnston
Furness
Venetian
Furness Line
Borderer
Trinick
London
Prawle Point
England
Beachy Head
E. K. Hart
Tarpaulin Cove
Hart
Fitchburg
Bridgeport
Conn
Alberton
P. E. IL
Miletus
Cora L
Georgetown
P. BE. I
Commercial Wharf
Joseph Kirby
Grand Banks
Germania Hall
James Drummond
Manila
Constitution Wharf
New York
San Francisco
Inner Harbor
Hull
Highland Light
Harold Sanderson
Messrs. Sanderson & Son
Ratigan and Others Acquitted in Ward 17 Fraud Case
In Municipal Cayl the three men charged with fraud in Ward 17 at the recent election were acquitted. Defendants named Ratigan, Martin O Mealey and John F Doyle. Ratigan faced a certificate of assessment charge based on a false residence statement. Doyle and O Mealey were charged with false attestation as witnesses.
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John B. Ratigan
Martin O’mealey
John F. Doyle
Ratigan
Doyle
O’mealey
Sideboard Offer Stuns Shoppers With Oak Splendor
Dozens weigh a new sideboard as Paine's Furniture Company advertises a seven foot tall solid oak sideboard with fine carving at only 19 dollars. The striking price may sway buyers more than careful deliberation.
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Paine
Diabetes and Urinary Disease Specialty Surgeons Visit
Dr Pirlot of London and Paris Hospitals offers diabetes and kidney urinary disease treatment at 88 Boylston Street Office hours 1 to 6 except Sundays.
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Q. Pirlot
M. D
London
Paris
Ofice
Boylston Street
Chills Cholera Contusions Remedy Praised in Universal Claims
An old family remedy is extolled for rapid relief and cure of chills cholera contusions and a wide range of ailments. It allegedly soothes internal and external inflammation and claims to treat ailments from colds to neuralgia and rheumatism with universal efficacy.
Johnsons Liniment Ad Claims Century of Use
An 1810 invention by Dr. A Johnson is promoted as a universal cure all. The ad touts physician endorsements, broad efficacy, and rapid relief for cramp and poor circulation, urging mothers to keep it at home and citing Peter S. McNally as a lifesaver endorser.
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Boston
Edwar Devereit Hale
Millard
A. Johnson
Peter S. McNally
Life Saver
Charlestown
Mass
East Boston depot construction and electric car speculation
The Boston Revere Beach and Lynn line begins a large scale depot on Marginal Street in East Boston near the old ferry landings. A new terminal building is under contractor McIntyre with a double tunnel nearing completion and slips for boats to enter.
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Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Road
Boston
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Ferry
McIntyre
McClinch
Oia Colony
United Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Four Men Injured After Train Collision at Oxford Station
Nov 21 Worcester report details a New York and New England railroad crash near Oxford station when a southbound train on the main line collided with a Norwich bound train on the main track. Four men were injured including Curran Walker Davis and Jonakowski. The wreck cleared by 9 p.m. with about an hour of delays.
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Worcester
New York & New England
Oxford
Norwich
Charles Wilcox
Thomas F. Curran
Albert A. Walker
Charles G. Davis
Samuel Jonakowski
Chicopee
Webster
Train Smashed Wagon at Cambridge Street Crossing
A wagon was struck and demolished by a Boston & Maine train at Cambridge street crossing Charlestown. The gateman showed a red signal as an outward-bound engineer slowed on slippery tracks. The wagon belonged to Cambridge businessman George Sparrow. the driver was shaken but unhurt. A Union Square car following stopped in time to avoid the engine.
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Cambridge Street
Charlestown
Boston & Maine Railroad
George Sparrow
Cambridge
Union Square
Dolan Backed by Working Men's League for Boston Alderman
At Pythian Hall last night the Working men's Political League voted to support James P. Dolan for Alderman and to oppose all other candidates. The group outlined mass meetings in Ward 24 and planned a fund drive with nine members to urge local unions to back Dolan. The Horse Shoers' Union endorsed Dolan, and P. J. Haley was elected league treasurer as organizers prepare for the coming election.
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Pythian Hall
Workingmen’s Political League
James P. Dolan
Dolan
Lloyd
Foster
Tracy
Haley
Claus
Murphy
Monahan
Sullivan
Sellers
Horseshoers
J. P. Dolan
Frank K. Foster
O’sullivan
O'Sullivan
Boston
P. J. Haley
League
American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Makers
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 16 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Catarrh Hood's Pike Crowned Top Liver Medicine
A fragment extols Catarrh Hood's Pike as the best family cathartic for liver medicine. The line promises starless reliability and steady effectiveness.
Disease Tested Cattle in Brighton and Watertown
Tests show fewer tuberculosis cases than expected in Brighton and Watertown cattle. Eight of 104 at Brighton are definite infections with four detained for further checks. four heifers sent to Chelsea vaccine. At Watertown, about 24 of 140 remain under examination. Infected cows will be killed and sold as fertilizer with half value paid to Massachusetts owners. future inspections will cover all towns. Brighton market day moved to Thursday to avoid Sunday shipping.
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Brighton
Watertown
Chelsea
Massachusetts
The Tubercle Bacillus and Its Discovery
The article reviews Koch's 1882 discovery of the tuberculosis bacillus at Berlin University and its key biological traits. It details Koch's extensive animal inoculations, bacillus size and morphology, appearance in stained slides, parasitic nature, and heat sensitivity, plus tuberculosis prevalence in cattle and milk safety measures. It also credits Sedgwick and Keith for data and notes a high death toll from tuberculosis.
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Koch
University of Berlin
Physiological Society of Berlin
Germany
Saxony
Berlin
William T. Sedgwick
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Keith
Post
Free Medical Services Until Cured for All Diseases
Dr. Dewey offers free medical services and examinations for all diseases with medicine supplied at no expense. Two thousand Boston residents testify to his success in permanent cures. Offices at 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. hours 9 to 1, 2 to 5, 6 to 8. Sunday 10 to 4.
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Dewey
Boston
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
China mediation offer deferred to China's initiation
Secretary Gresham received a reply from the Japanese government to the mediation proposal with China. The note states China must take the first step toward negotiations.
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Washington
Gresham
Japan
China
Japanese Capture Fort West of Port Arthur
Che Foo dispatch reports Japanese forces have seized a fort two miles west of Port Arthur. Chinese defenders occupy the nearby high hill and face shortages of provisions. Japanese advance along the peninsula in two columns toward the main area.
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Port Arthur
London
Che-Foo
Central
Possibility of Revolt Against Imperial Authority in China
Shanghai dispatch reports Li-Hung-Chang, viceroy of Pe-Chili, facing orders from Pekin. Hunan and Kiang-nan troops are sent to Tianjin to restrain him while German advisers back his independence. A revolt could topple the dynasty and see peace with Japan sealed by a Chinese ruler.
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New York
Shanghai
Li-Hung-Chang
Pe-Chili
Hwai
Pekin
Hunan
Kiang-nan
Tien-Tsin
Japan
Dead at Window in Charlestown Woman Found in Home
Jennie Sennott wife of Walter Sennott was found dead at 182 Main Street Charlestown yesterday afternoon. She sat at the window reading with her hat on when discovered at 4 o clock by passers by. Mr Sennott a drummer for a Boston firm is away on business in New Hampshire. Undertaker John Reade took charge of the body after telegraph attempts to reach him.
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Charlestown
Jennie Sennott
Walter Sennott
Main Street
Sennett
Boston
New Hampshire
John Reade
Banquet Highlights Character and Home Life at Boston Boots Club
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club hosted a reception and banquet at Hotel Vendome for ladies and members. Speakers, including Governor Greenhalge and Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott, urged character development and ideals, stressing devotion to business yet prioritizing home life as a central duty.
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Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Tyre Hotel Vendome
Commission For
Greater Boston
Wolcott
J. M. Pullman
BE. A. Horton
Henry A. Thomas
Democratic school board ticket announced with varied candidates
The Democratic committee of twenty five nominated a school committee ticket listing Yes Stranger Ward 21 G W Anderson Ward 9 Mary A Greene Ward 11 J F Moors Ward 11 Dr W J Galvin Ward 18 C F Halil Ward 24 Dr Gustav Liebmann Ward 18 Dr E G Morse Ward 21 and noting nominees’ backgrounds. Thomas F Stranger born in Manchester NH 1890s educated in Boston later admitted to the bar in 1882.
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Democratic Committee
Yes Stranger
G. W. Anderson
Mary A. Greene
J. F. Moors
W. J. Galvin
C. F. Halil
Gustav Liebmann
E. G. Morse
Thomas F. Stranger
Manchester
N. H
Boston
Boston University
General Butler
George W. Anderson
Williams & Anderson
Washington Street
Marlboro Street
Backdated Coupon Appears Tomorrow At Publication Office
The Post Portfolio coupon section is crowded today as portfolio buyers seek papers containing the coupon. The coupon will be printed and available tomorrow at the publication office.
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T. A. Pritchard
Hotel Thorndike
Clean
Harvard
YALE
Green
Park Square
Providence Depot
Johnsons
Ana Eliniment
Johnson & Co
N.Y
Workingmen’s League
Purchasers’ Directory
Williams , Lincoln & CO
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
J. Holt & CO
Portland ST
W. Jepson
Union St
Lynn
Justice of the Peace
South St
Karl Ludwig Barnay
Dental
Royal University
State Board of Registration
Tremont Street
Frederic de Belleville
Emmet Corrigan
Frederic Bond
Glendenning
E. S. Willard
Odette Tyler
William Morris
Charlotte Behrens
Robert Mantell
Hood
A. R. Specht
Winter St
Laprirs
United States
All Jewelers
Park Bremedy Co
Mase
Boston Storage Cor
Westchester Park
Westland Avenue
U. A Moore
Illiam Elmer
U. S
Boot and Shoe Club
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