Notorious Forger Robert Walker Surrenders to Police
Robert Walker alias James Smith alias Fred Williams alias Hardman, a famed forger wanted for years, is secretly brought to city prison after extradition efforts. Inspector John Harris coordinated the capture from Clinton Prison in Plattsburg New York. Walker, released Saturday after a four year sentence, faces arraignment this morning for jewelry theft from George F Lincoln Co in Boston and other cases.
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Robert Walker
James Smith
Fred Williams
Hardman
John Harris
Walker
Clinton
Plattsburg
N. Y
Harris
Clinton Prison
Boston
George F. Lincoln & Co
Washington Street
Back Bay
Watts
Rogues
Bostonian Honored to Lead Manzanillo Customs
H W Ber throng of Boston with twenty eight years in the customs service was chosen to head customs affairs at Manzanillo Cuba.
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Washington
H. W. Berthrong
Boston
Customs Service
Manzanillo
Cuba
Democrats Confident of State Gains in Massachusetts
Democrats assert they will win seats in the next Congress and prepare for a hard statewide campaign. Leaders welcome marquee speakers like Lodge on the stump, while Republicans rush to organize in Devonshire House as they settle the tenth district fight and plan early-week rallies.
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Lodge
Wolcott
Fitzgerald
Feneno
Senate
Quirk
Massachusetts
School Street
War Department
William S. McNary
Democratic State Committee
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Lodge
Devonshire
Reynolds
Little
Middlesex Club
Lost in Lynn and the Boston Carriage Capers
Two Boston youths Arthur Mansfield and John Welch hired a two seat carriage in East Boston and drove to Lynn with two young women. Their whip robe mat and rear wheel were stolen and a worn wheel swapped on, leaving the carriage unusable and the men furious, with Mr. Allan Story’s livery stable nearby.
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Boston
Arthur Mansfield
Hanover Street
John Welch
E. H. Bailey
Harris Street
East
Mansfield
Welch
Bailey
Lynn
Andrew Street
Allan Story
Rescued Ig Patrolman Kelley Savas Six From Suffocation
Patrolman Kelley Savas was rescued after being suffocated during a mission with the Ig unit. The incident prompted a swift medical check and a brief recovery period. Authorities praised the team for rapid response and safety procedures.
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Kelley Savas
Fire at 54 Norman Street Rescues Six From Smoke
Six people slept on the second floor of a wood building at 54 Norman street West End were rescued from smoke by Officer Charles Kelly and two citizens after a fire broke out in the rear of the structure. Simeon Sortillie 56 and five children Josephine 8 Jennie 6 Rose 3 William 2 Salvadore 12 were carried to safety. The father remained unconscious about fifteen minutes after reaching the open air. The first floor housed a clothing store run by Morris Rosenstein. Damages are estimated at 500 dollars and the owner is Wolf Levi.
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Norman Street
West End
Station 3
Simeon Sortillie
Josephine
Jennie
Rose
William
Salvadore
Merrimac Street
Morris Rosenstein
Rosenstein
Kelly
Escoe
Wolf Levi
Chiefs Avoided Conference Amid Indian Hostilities
A Walker Minnesota report says Rev Charles Wright attends the funeral of Chief White Cloud who died at White Earth aged 69. Wright fears further trouble when troops reach the mainland and notes a potential war path by Flatmouth and 40 Chippewa. A hostile Pillager Indian claims an agreement to block troops from the reservation and oppose U S authorities if landings occur.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Walker
Charles Wright
White Cloud
White Earth Agency
Wright
Gay-She-Gwon-Ag-Yosh
Flatmouth
United States
Clough
Washington
Talk of Peace Over Fashoda Crisis In October Reports
London dispatch notes both sides avoid war talk over the Fashoda situation as fears of government upheaval in France loom. Delcasse faces criticism as Paris presses to secure French commerce on the Nile while arc texts and blue book dispatches await official wording.
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London
M. Delcasse
France
Dreyfus
Paris
Nile
Liberte
Marchand
Clue to Mrs Cody Sought in Missing Wife Case
The Post reports a caller claiming to be Dr. Sherrien of 487 Massachusetts avenue gave a tip on Mrs. Alice Cody's location. Frank Cody visited the address in Boston Cambridge and Arlington, but no such doctor was found. He asks the caller to phone again with a clear name and address.
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Post
Frank Cody
Alice
Sherrien
Massachusetts Avenue
Cody
Boston
Cambridge
Arlington
Dr. Sherrien
Cutting Off Escape and Islanded Indians in Minnesota Crisis
Federal and state authorities coordinate to quell the Chippewa revolt near Walker Cass Lake and Pine Point. Governor Clough receives a crisis wire from General Bacon noting bad situation and lack of chiefs present. Troops may guard railroad lines and key crossings to block northern escape while lumber crews return to work under guard. A fifty-volunteer offer from Litchfield strengthens the response amid talks of additional troop placements.
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Minneapolis
Minn
General Bacon
Walker
Clough
Cass Lake
Brainerd & Northern
Bemidji
Forston
Mississippi
Ball Club Lake
Park River
Ned Gay Bug Enanaway
Pine Point
Leach Lake
Litchfield
Weather Forecast For New England And Boston Outlook
Washington reports for New England fair and warmer weather with brisk to high southerly winds. Eastern New York sees increasing cloudiness and warming with rain by Tuesday night and brisk south to southeast winds. Boston area forecast calls for fair weather and warmer temperatures with south winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Boston
Vicinity
Pray's Eastern prayer rug shop on Washington Street
Pray's store on Washington Street opposite Boylston sells Oriental rugs at all price points from five dollars to five hundred dollars and up into the thousands, including rare and valuable antique pieces.
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Pray’s
Washington Street
Boylston
Boston Elevated Railway lays new track linking Vanover to Cornhill
The Boston Elevated Railway Co begins a new track from Vanover street to Cornhill via Scollay square for East Cambridge Somerville and Charlestown all night cars. Tremont street tracks stay until paving pay dispute is resolved. Sewer work on Beverly street shifts Charles Town cars to Canal and Causeway streets during construction.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Vanover Street
Cornhill
Scollay Square
East Campridge
Somerville
Charlestown
Tremont Street
Beverly Street
Canal
Causeway Streets
Ten Days Only Special Coffee Wholesale Offer
Special offer for ten days delivers ten pounds of Modia and Java Coffee prepaid anywhere in New England in airtight tins for $2.0. Guarantee quality comparable to retail at 38 to 40 cents per pound, with return and full refund at seller's expense. First wholesale house in city selling to consumers at wholesale prices.
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New England
Slaughter Threat Promises Indian Arrest Campaign
Slaughter of Pillager Indians rumored if twenty men are not surrendered to United States Marshal O Connor. General Bacon plans a brief aggressive operation to end the Indian troubles in Minnesota, with consultations among Marshal Connor Indian Agent Sutherland and Lt Col Harback. Deputy Marshal Henry reports more details forthcoming.
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Minnesota
Wounded Knee
Henry
Statement on battle outcome and pursuit constraints
The general claims the forces repulsed the Indians and drove them from their position. He notes no prisoners were taken due to heavy timber and dense underbrush hindering pursuit. Indians fled at night after the first day, using canoes to escape, while town orders aim to extinguish hotel and railroad house fights at first warning amidst broader strategic concerns.
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Bacon
Lorimer Denies English Church Offer Belongs in Boston
Dr. George C. Lorimer pastor of Tremont Temple publicly rejects rumors of considering a call to an English church. He insists he belongs in Boston and declines to discuss any offers when questioned by a Post reporter.
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Dr. Lorimer
George C. Lorimer
Trenmont Temple
Boaton
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Tremont Row
Waitt & Bond
East Boston
Ael
Merrimac St. Tenement
Darfur
Congo
AIRO
Gatisa East
Aprita
Fashoda
Mrs. Cody
Bedford Street
Ginter Grocery & Product Co
MAS Emout
Ies Ste
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Uoi Iem
Elm
Yim
Bell
Cox Che
IRN Credit House
Washington St
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