Forgery Charge In Boston Linked To Burnham Case
Simon Bornbum aged 31 of 31 Spring Street West End was arrested last evening by Inspectors McGarr and Armstrong on forgery charges. He allegedly passed forged notes to three businessmen after an indictment warrant. Burnham had been in Chicago and returned to Boston of his own will.
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Simon Bornbum
Spring Street
West End
McGarr
Armstrong
Burnham
Chicago
Boston
Man Fends Off Bandits on Roxbury Car Last Night
Timothy E. Casey was surrounded by about 25 people on a Roxbury Crossing car at Adams Square when four robbers attacked him and stole $18 from his wife. Casey fought back, threw one assailant through a window, routed the others, and helped chase the thief into a police officer's custody.
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Timothy E. Casey
Lorraine Street
Roxbury Crossing
Adams Square
Casey
Man Fights Crooks on Car After Pickpocket Grim Incident
At Adams Square a wallet theft by four men believed to be McGlinchey gang members sparked panic as Mrs Casey fainted. Mr Casey fought them on the car platform, chasing one thief down North street to Patrolman Welch. Patrick J Sullivan, 21, of Fairfield Place, North End, was captured. Casey’s $18 disappeared.
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North End
Mr. Casey
Casey
North Street
Michael Welch
North
Union Streets
Station 1
Big Surprise in Thaw Case A Indictment Hinted
New York October 16 District Attorney Jerome suggested another person might be indicted with Harry Thaw for the murder of Stanford White during arguments on grand jury subpoenas. Recorder Goff reserved decision as Jerome noted issues with secrecy and the use of depositions.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Jerome
Goff
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
White
Grand Jury
Recorder
Secret paper halting Weightman will contest mystery
Philadelphia Oct 16 The secret paper that halted the 60 million Weightman will contest in Orphans Court is a national mystery. Edward Davis says the document could explain why Mrs Walker was named sole legatee in the 1895 will, if it exists. Mrs Jones-Wister fights to set aside the will for her minor daughter Martha Weightman. the estate otherwise goes to Weightman's surviving child.
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Philadelphia
Edward T. Davis
William Weightman
Weightman
Walker
Wister
Davis
Jones-Wister
Martha Weightman
Runaway Wagon Injures Society Woman in Auburndale
In Auburndale on October 16 at about 7 pm Mr and Mrs A A Brigham were driving when the harness broke causing the horse to kick the dashboard and break Mrs Brigham's leg. She is a prominent Auburndale society woman and wife of A A Brigham, a Boston textile machinery importer.
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Auburndale
A. A. Brigham
River Street
Auburn Street
Mrs. Davis Dies After Long Illness in New York
Mrs. Davis, who had resided here for several years and had a wide circle of friends, died after a lengthy illness in New York. Across the continent a message announcing her death was intercepted by him as he learned of her passing amid continual inquiries about her condition at her apartments.
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Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Davis Career Highlighted by Widow of Jefferson Davis
Varina Howell Davis born Natchez Mississippi May 7 1826 rose to prominence in Washington society 1847 1861 served as secretary and author of her husband Jefferson Davis memoirs. After the Confederacy she lived in Richmond Beauvoir New York and finally Colorado Springs leaving a daughter Mrs J Addison Hayes at her death.
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Varina Howell Davis
Natchez
Miss
William Burr Howell
Richard Howell
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Jefferson Davis
Warren County
Jefferson Home
Brierfield Plantation
Davis
United States
J. Addison Hayes
Colorado Springs
O Brien Beats Two Opponents in One Ring
In Los Angeles on October 16, Jack O'Brien defeated Cooley in the third round and Tribble in the ninth round, delivering decisive wins in a single card.
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O’brien
Los Angeles
Jack O’brien
Cooley
Tribble
Meara Targets Public Spitting Under 1906 Law
Police Commissioner Stephen O Meara orders the force to enforce Chapter 165 of the Acts of 1906 regarding spitting in public places. Starting Oct 24 officers will warn for a week, then arrest or cite violators for spitting on sidewalks or in specified areas with fines up to 20 dollars.
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Pierce
Police Department
O'Meara
Stephen O’meara
Sergeant Kills U S Lieutenant in Leyte Tragedy
Manila reports First Lieutenant Robert B. Calvert of the Twenty fourth Infantry was killed by Sergeant Taylor of the same regiment at Albera in Leyte. Full particulars are not yet received.
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Manila
Robert B. Calvert
Twenty-fourth Infantry
United States Army
Taylor
Albera
Leyte
Defeat your enemies Elect your friends labor circular
The Massachusetts State Branch AFL executive council votes to urge defeat of Eben S Draper for Lieutenant Governor and Senators who opposed or missed the overtime bill. It calls for union mobilization, funds, and public meetings to back labor candidates and asks locals to donate to Sec Treas D D Driscoll.
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American Federation of Labor
Massachusetts
A. F. of L
Lawrence
Executive Council
Eben S. Draper
State Branch
Sec.Treas
D. D
Driscoll
Box C
Station A
Boston
Mass
Samuel E. Hull
Daniel W. Lane
Edward B. Nevin
Charles N. Prouty
Elmer A. Stevens
Arthur M. Taft
William S. Kyle
Harrie C. Hunter
John E. Beck
Louis S. Cox
George H. Garfield
John J. Gartland
Frank Garrett
John M. Grosvenor, Jr
Sidney A. Hill
Horton H. Hilton
Fardis C. Parker
England Sends Aid to Seek Submarine Salvage
The government salvage steamers from this port, presently absent, will return tomorrow to assist in raising a French schooner wrecked on the coast. The British consul-general proposed telegraphing the British Admiralty at Malta for salvage aid, and the offer was accepted. Powerful salvage apparatus will be sent at once to the scene.
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Malta
Lutin the Fifth Submarine Sinks in Tunis Port Disaster
A historic report notes the July 6 1905 loss of Lutin the Fifth at Sidi Abdallah Tunis after a door issue allowed water to flood the submarine. Commandant Rotter and two crewmen were thrown overboard. fourteen men died before the vessel was raised. Earlier incidents include British subs Al AD and another off Plymouth with multiple fatalities.
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Lutin
Farfadet
Sidi Abdallah
Tunis
Rotter
Portsmouth
Queenstown
Plymouth
Malden Boys Missing Near Centre School Football Plans
Harold Larette aged 7 and John Wilson Jr aged 13, both from Malden addresses, are missing from home. Neighbors report they were seen heading toward football after school. Mrs Wilson reports $13 missing from her purse, believed tied to the boy. Their parents fear they are together.
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Malden
Harold Larette
Harry Larette
Middlesex Street
John Wilson
Centre School
Public Landing Assured at Boston Fort Point Crossing
Boston to gain a free public landing at the Fort Point bridge end after plans were approved by City Engineer Jackson and with support from the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Fitzgerald. A recessed or ice proof granite steps landing is likely, cost under $1000, awaiting War Department approval.
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Boston
New Fort Point Bridge
State Street
Isaacs
Morss
Chamber of Commerce
Fitzgerald
Jackson
Secretary of War
James Bliss
James Bliss & Co
William F. Palmer
Palmer
Mass
the Post
Daniel D. Morss
Fort Point Channel
Post
John F. Fitzgerald
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Houghton & Dutton Co
Men’s Tailoring Department
Clark
Harwood Mitre
Manrotee
Bornbum
Adams Sq
Justice MacLean
Gleason
Mr. Jerome
Cuba
Estabrook & Eaton
Oston
Sebine Zones
Lath William Weightman
Meara
U. S
England
Shepard Norwell
Shepard
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Eldridge
Hawm UT Furniture CO
Tremont Street
Holla Street
Men’s Fine Suits
Manufacturers’ Salvage Co
Washington St
Old South Church
Superior
Washington
Old South Churc
Miller
Edmund W. Miller
Somerset St
Cor
Beacon St
Miller Reform
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