Freshmen Kidnapped At Boston University Prank
Boston University freshmen endured a staged kidnapping by sophomores as a prank to derail a planned freshman play. Three freshmen including John Grant Taunton W E Wood Groveland and Paul Jones Des Moines were locked in different soph rooms, two escaped and recounted the tale, while others cheered. The play set for Dec 6 may be halted by faculty action amid intensified class rivalry.
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Boston University
Gsephs
John Grant
Taunton
W. E. Wood
Groveland
Paul Jones
Des Moines
Sophs
Wood
Married at 72 New York
T J Ellinwood, long time official stenographer to Plymouth Church pastor Henry Ward Beecher, married on Wednesday to Mrs Elizabeth Jennings in Worcester Massachusetts. Ellinwood, now 72, had a stenography school in Brooklyn with his first wife who died three years ago then retired to Cottage City, Mass. He remains a contributor to the church journal.
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New York
Brooklyn
T. J. Ellinwood
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Elizabeth
Jennings
Henry G. Jennings
Worcester
Mass
Thieves Steal $14,000 Dry Goods From New York Store
A theft in Grand street basement of Steinhardt and Strasburger caused a $14,000 loss in dry goods. Police near the scene, four hours of work implied, and a truck used in the escape, according to a firm member.
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New York
Grand Street
Steinhardt & Strasbourger
Will of Felix Campbell filed for probate in Brooklyn
The will of former Congressman Felix Campbell of Brooklyn disposing of an estate valued at about seven million dollars was filed in King's County surrogate's court. A bequest of twenty thousand dollars to Bishop Charles F. McDonnell will fund the building fund of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Brooklyn, with the bulk of the estate left to the widow and four daughters.
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New York
Felix Campbell
Brooklyn
King’s County
Charles F. McDonnell
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Syndicate Exposed Supplying Girls to Philadelphia and New York
Police raids in Philadelphia identified a Germany-based syndicate with branches in Philadelphia and New York that supplied young women for immoral purposes. About 400 women were arrested or detained. heads and suspects remain unnamed as investigations continue across Europe and the United States.
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Philadelphia
Germany
New York
Washington
Halle
Rabbit Joseph Krauskopf
Kenneseth Israel Synagogue
South Africa
Public Safety
English
Rochersperger
Europe
Chicago
Lions Cage Wedding Plans At New York Show
Nov 21 report that six couples offered to wed in a lion cage at St. Nicholas Garden after a $500 offer. A three-man committee reviewed the bids and withheld verdict. Miss Link questioned food for the couple, and Schwab warned the chosen pair to avoid meals that might upset the lions.
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New York
St. Nicholas Garden
Miss Link
Mr. Schwab
Verdict Against Boston Dentist Over Tooth Extractions
Nov 21 verdict for $1000 against Dr Russell A Richards of Boston formerly Greenfield for alleged lack of consideration of Mrs Clara R Chapin’s feelings in extracting 21 teeth. Three physicians testified for Richards who will appeal.
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Greenfield
Clara R. Chapin
Russell A. Richards
Boston
Richards
Boy killed by shafting at granite manufactory
Quincy reports James Orr, aged 16, died at City Hospital from injuries after being caught in shafting at the Lord and Saunders granite manufactory. One arm torn off, leg broken, and other injuries stated from the accident today.
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Quincy
James Orr
City Hospital
Lord & Saunders
German deficit projections spark tax-tide in Reichstag
Berlin November 21. Baron von Thielmann announced the imperial budget deficit for 1903 at 37.5 million dollars, with 1902 at 14.75 million. The secretary urged not to rely on loans, warned states may share the burden, and pressed for higher imperial revenues via beer and tobacco levies. He asked lawmakers to consider these taxes to balance expenditures.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Treasury
Baron von Thielmann
Tragic death of Mrs Ellen Gore shocks Paris scene
Paris reports the death of American artist Mrs Ellen Gore, details reveal her music training under Moszkowski after studying in Vienna, and connections to Mrs G Gowdy and dentist Dr Buttner. Police seek light as consular staff verify antecedents, noting Gore Court in Mexico and a divided estate with husband Mr Gore.
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Paris
Ellen Gore
Gore
America
Moszkowskii
de Rydzowski
Jean Lassalle
Gastiine Bennette
Europe
Vienna
Moszkowski
M. Toledo
Rue de la Paix
Mexico
Sinclair
California
British Columbia
Mexico City
Gore Court
Governor Crane Tours Chicago Stock Yards Visit
Governor W Murray Crane of Massachusetts visited the Union Stock Yards in Chicago with John A Spoor president of the yards and G F and L F Swift. He expressed astonishment at the scale of the plant and the efficiency of operations during a midday luncheon at the Transit House.
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Chicago
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
John A. Spoor
Union Stock Yards
G. F
L. F. Swift
Ladies Suits and Jackets Sale At $7.50 This Saturday
The South End Green Clothing Store at 853 Washington Street announces a special Saturday feature with ladies suits and jackets, and men's suits and overcoats at $7.50 and other prices. Large new lots from factory stocked, sizes complete, plain price tags, no money down and a little a week, quality and prices guaranteed, call early.
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South End Green Clothing Store
Washington Street
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Irching
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Atcomer
Hanover & Court Sts
Oxford Clothing
HUB Mfc. CO. CO
BERRY
Maur
Boylston St
Kneeland St
B. U
T.J. Ellinwood
Somerville
Union Station
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Wolf’s
R. A. Richards
Turkey
New England
Gore Case
Perkins & Stimson’s
Dock Sq
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