Loot Identifications Link Pirates Yacht Dorado to Thefts
Otto Steifel, held as an associate of pirate captain Henry A. Jackson, identified stolen articles tied to cottages and locations including Larchmont Greenwich New London Stonington Bristol and Barrington. He aided by High Sheriff James Anthony and Deputy Sheriff Frank P. King and stated the motor came from a Norwich Connecticut auto.
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Newport
R. I
Otto Steifel
Henry A. Jackson
Larchmont
Greenwich
Conn
New London
Stonington
Bristol
Barrington
James Anthony
Frank P. King
Long Island Sound
Narragansett Bay
Steifel
Manchester
Jackson
S. D. Brown
Ft 19
Norwich
Supreme Court Hears New Haven Rebate Case
The Supreme Court heard the Interstate Commerce Commission case against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, charged with granting a pronounced rebate to the New Haven road. The 1896 contract promised 2,000,000 tons of Virginia coal at 2.85 dollars per ton for 1897 to 1902.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York, New Haven & Harford Railroad Com
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company
Chesapeake & Ohio
New Haven Road
Virginia
Roosevelt Arrives in Memphis Delivers Brief Citizenship Message
President Roosevelt and party arrive in Memphis from Little Rock amid a cheering crowd at Calhoun street depot. He quickly speaks on good citizenship from a hastily improvised stand. Secretary Loeb Surgeon General Rixey and McIlhenney depart for Washington. A 21 gun salute greets the President at his prior visit.
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Memphis
Tenn
Roosevelt
Little Rock
Calhoun Street Depot
Washington
Loeb
Rixey
John H. Mcllhenney
New Orleans
Illinois Central Railroad
Peter Tracey
Roosevelt Delivers Arkansas Speech Amid Civil War Echoes
President Roosevelt visits Little Rock where Governor Davis and Judge Traiber introduce him. He expresses gratitude for the warm reception and honors National Guard veterans. He addresses race issues, condemns lynch law and calls for pursuit of criminals, urging unity between former foes.
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Little Rock
Ark
Roosevelt
Jefferson Davis
Jacob Traiber
National Guard
Guard of Honor
Davis
United States
Miss Alice Roosevelt’s Train Breaks All Records
Chicago dispatch notes the Harriman special carrying Miss Alice Roosevelt arriving at 8 05 pm local time in Chicago. The journey from Oakland Cal lasted 50 hours and 44 minutes actual running time, beating the overland limited by 18 hours. The train departed for the West at 9 07.
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Chicago
H. Harriman
Alice Roosevelt
Oakland
Cal
Chicago & Northwestern
Union Pacific
Unitarian Conference Discusses National Denominational Life
In Waltham on October 25 the South Middlesex district conference of Unitarian churches heard talks on The National Conference and the Denominational Life. Speakers included Rev Frederic Gill Arlington Rev Edgar E Wiers Billerica Rev Dudley H Ferrell Natick and in evening sessions Rev Charles F Dole Jamaica Plain Rev Hilary Bygrave Payson Park Rev Albert L Hudson Newton and Rev Samuel M Crothers Cambridge on Personal Religion Worshipping Together Organized Effort and The Missionary Spirit.
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Waltham
Unitarian Churches
South Middlesex
Frederic Gill
Arlington
Eolgar
Wiers
Billerica
Dudley H. Ferrell
Natick
Charles F. Dole
Jamaica Plain
Hilary Bygrave
Payson Park
Adelbert L. Hudson
Newton
Samuel M. Crothers
Cambridge
Relieved 1377 Families at Boston Provident Meeting
At the annual meeting on Chardon street the Boston Provident Association reported 7000 calls for help in the year, 1877 families relieved, and distributions valued at 12 dollars. Officers elected include President Charles R. Codman, vice presidents Algernon Coolidge and others, treasurer P. T. Jackson, secretary William Hedge, and auditor Frank E. Bradish. The existing board of managers was reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Provident Association
Chardon Street
Charles R. Codman
Algernon Coolidge
M. D
Emery Souther
Henry 8. Grew
Thornton K. Lothrop
E. Frothingham
P. T. Jackson
Flammer resigns as Jerome district attorney candidate
Charles A Flammer Republican candidate for district attorney resigns his candidacy and calls on all decent people to work hard for Jerome.
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New York
Charles A. Flammer
Jerome
Cushing Vows to Finish Fight Over Harrington Case
Grafton D. Cushing announced he will press to finish the fight begun Tuesday night in the School Board dispute with Walter L. Harrington, headmaster of the Washington School. He cited evidences of partiality and concealment in a voluminous report and urged transparency for parents and the public. The recommitment order reopens the case and allows new evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton D. Cushing
Walter L. Harrington
Washington School
Razor Toe Shoes Trigger Welters Strike at Crossett Plant
Eleven Goodyear welters at the L A Crossett Company in North Abington walked out after the firm rejected their demand for day wages to handle the razor toe shoe work. A 19 cent per dozen price covers all styles, a ruling the workers say makes sewing razor toes unprofitable. The strike follows a decision by the State Board of Arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Abington
Goodyear Welters
L. A. Crossett Company
State Board of Arbitration
Driscoll Dislocates Shoulder Uncorking Bottle
John Driscoll aged 55 visited Emergency Hospital last evening saying he dislocated his shoulder while pulling a cork from a bottle. Medical examination confirmed the dislocation.
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John Driscoll
Driscoll
Newton Boy Missing in New York Return Sought
Newton police report William B. Clark age 12 vanished from 19 Mountford Road for a second time. He has previously been found in New York, and Frederick Clark appeals for his son to return home promptly.
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Newton
Wiliam B. Clark
Frederick Clark
Mountford Road
New York
Newton finds suitcase with blood stained clothes amid Winthrop clue
Police in Newton uncover a russet leather suitcase in woods near Woodland station containing gray overalls and three negligee shirts with bloodlike stains and a black slouch hat. The find mirrors descriptions tied to the Winthrop mystery and prompts inquiries by local and state police.
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Newton
Boston
Berkman
Winthrop Plier
Newton Lower Falls
Woodland
Newton Upper Falls
John Moran
Arthur Lopez Rosa
West Barnstable
Mass
Winthrop
Rhode Island Trims Builders Trial by Bad Weather
The Rhode Island arrived off Wood End light this afternoon and, due to cloudy weather and near sunset, did not run the government's measured mile course. The battleship anchored off Wood End light for the night and may return tomorrow if conditions permit.
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Provincetown
Rhode Island
Wood End Light
Opening Exercises of People's Institute in Roxbury
At 1171 Tremont Street Roxbury the People's Institute held an opening program with Rev Father Herlihy of St Francis de Sales Church delivering The Successful Man. Edmund Billings outlined aims as Walter C Gile led banjo mandolin and guitar clubs. Stranahan's orchestra provided music. Dancing and refreshments concluded the evening.
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People’s Institute
Tremont Street
Roxbury
Father Herlihy
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
Edmund Billings
Association
Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Clubs
Walter C. Gile
Stranahan
Clashes Rise as Strikebreakers Face Union Drivers
In New York on October 2 clashes broke out between Orr truck strikebreakers and union drivers aided by sympathizers. Several assaults were noted and missiles were thrown. Union delegate Charles Hunter was arrested for attempting to feloniously assault an Orr driver.
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New York
Orr
Charles Hunter
Missing 18 year old Eugene Cox from Medford
Eugene C. Cox aged 18 is missing from his parents home at 80 Cottage street since last Thursday morning. Police are asked to locate him but cannot act due to his age. He said he was going to work at Charlestown where he was employed in a furnishing store and has not been heard from since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Eugene C. Cox
Cottage Street
Charlestown
Clap-Russell Alumni Banquet Draws 400 Plus Attendees
More than four hundred Clap Russell Alumni Association members gathered for the ninth annual reunion and banquet at the William B. Russell School. Speeches and dances filled the program and the group sang farewell around dawn. Organizers included Edwin T. Horne Arthur Goggin Daniel Harrington Edward Flaherty and David Huf ton.
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Clap-Russell Alumni Association
William B. Russell School
Edwin T. Horne
Arthur E. Goggin
Daniel J. Harrington
Edward J. Flaherty
David E. Hufton
Auto horse collision injures team in city street
A horse pulling a team owned by Almond L. Pruett of 24 Sharon street was struck by a car at Berkeley and Providence streets about 5 PM. The horse broke a leg and had to be shot. The auto belonged to Benjamin Smith and Oscar Colson of 319 Columbus avenue was the chauffeur.
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Berkeley
Providence Streets
Almond L. Pruett
Sharon Street
Benjamin Smith
Oscar Colson
Columbus Avenue
Nude Mercury statue approved for high school hall
TauntonOctober 2 The nude statue of winged Mercury given by the class of 1880 was refused by the School Board but has been remod eled and now passes muster. The board will place the statue in the high school hall.
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Taunton
Two Men Arrested in Wakefield Crime
In Andover on October 25 John Allman a Quincy resident aged 86 and Owen Greenan of Sandwich were arrested by Chief Frye on suspicion of trying to wreck a Boston and Maine train near the Reading line at Wakefield by placing iron in a frog. They claim alibi saying they traveled from Boston to Stoneham for work and slept in the woods near Reading. They were spotted on the railroad tracks near Reading and taken into custody and are held for investigation.
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Andover
John Allman
South Street
Quincy
Owen Greenan
Sandwich
Chief Frye
Boston & Maine
Wakefield
Reading
Boston
Stoneham
Frye
John H. Clinton
Syracuse College Hosts Nightly Calls Under Lights Out Edict
Syracuse College in New York faces student unrest as an order requires lights out at 10 30 PM, cutting short late visits with male guests. The girls must send callers away by 10 15 PM to avoid staying up late and facing consequences.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse College
Delegates Arrive as Los Angeles Hosts W C T U Convention
The arrival of 1500 delegates for the national Women's Christian Temperance Union convention in Los Angeles signals strong turnout. Grand officers are on site and Massachusetts delegates are entertained at the Chamber of Commerce Hall this evening.
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Los Angeles
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts State Lpeee
Tate
Races Held At Nashua Fair Grounds On October 25
Three events on the Nashua New Hampshire fair grounds card. Ossie S. wins the unfinished 2:20 pace in 2:21 4. Hal Patton prevails in the 2:14 pace at 2:16 1/4. Great Medium takes the 2:19 trot in 2:21 1/4.
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Nashua Hua
N. H
Fair Grounds Track
Ossie S
Hal Patton
Great Medium
McDonough Talks on Cuba and San Domingo to South Boston K of C
Edward P. McDonough spoke to the South Boston Council Knights of Columbus on San Domingo after touring Cuba. John J. Collins presided as Dahlgren Hall drew a large crowd from city councils. He illustrated the talk with stereopticon views.
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Edward P. McDonough
Cuba
San Domingo
South Boston
Knights of Columbus
John J. Collins
Dahlgren
Mr. McDonough
Auto injures Cambridge lad in crossing near Pearl Street
John Gerry, 15, of 11A Valentine Street Cambridge, was struck by an automobile while crossing Massachusetts Avenue near Pearl Street. He suffered a compound leg fracture and is at Cambridge Relief Hospital. The car, owned by Carl L. Bangs of Everett, was traveling slowly. Bangs expressed regret and said he failed to see the boy until after he emerged from behind a wagon.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Pearl Street
John Gerry
Valentine Street
Cambridge Relief Hospital
Carl L. Bangs
Main Street
Everett
Keating Caught After West End Chase
Officer Anderson nabbed George Keating of Somerville after a lengthy pursuit in West End. He faces charges for stealing $30 and a diamond ring from George Malaska of Portland Maine, with two accomplices said to have enticed the victim into an alley while one searched his pockets.
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West End
Anderson
George Keating
Somerville
George Malaska
Portland
Keating
Wives Support Eight Hour Day for Hartford Printers
Forty wives of Hartford job printers declare support for the eight hour workday. They affirm the reform value, aim to extend life and mental advancement, and pledge efforts to advance the cause, aligning with the Hartford Typographical Union.
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Hartford
Oconn
Hartford Typographical Union
Hats auction at Waltham watch factory rummage sale
Waltham October 25. In the plate department of the American Waltham watch factory the girls arrange a millinery auction or rummage sale of old hats accumulated during the summer. Hats of many shapes and sizes will be offered, from trimmed to ribbon only.
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Waltham
Plate
American Waltham Watch Factory
Agnes G Dona hue Sealing Schooner Released From Uruguayan Seizure
The Agnes G Dona hue, seized by Uruguay for alleged poaching later changed to smuggling, has been released with captain and cargo and sails home. Special ambassador S H Pelton of Yarmouth secured the release for Canada. Indemnity to be decided later.
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Agnes G. Donahue
S. H. Pelton
K. C
Yarmouth
Pastor's Quiet Brookline Wedding Surprises Town
Mrs. Thomas age about 35 and Dr. Thomas past 65 quietly wed in Dr. Thomas study with six friends and Rev Oliver D. Sewell officiating. The elopement like ceremony followed long understood engagement and the couple will reside at his Rawson road home. The bride’s quiet nuptials shocked Brookline.
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Thomas
Rawson Road
Brookline
Horse Killed by Boy's Fun in Brookline
Eight year old Willie Shute was left alone in his father Augustua B Shute's cellar at 30 Brooks street Brookline yesterday afternoon. He piled paper in laundry tubs and lit a match starting a fire that damaged the lower parts of the house. A fire horse at Combination 3 died en route. Fire damage was slight.
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Willie Shute
Augustua B. Shute
Brooks Street
Brookline
Willie
Garrison Centennial at Faneuil Hall
The centennial committee of the Boston Suffrage League inaugurates plans for William Lloyd Garrison’s 100th birthday. A wreath on the Commonwealth avenue statue starts the celebration Sunday, Dec. 10, with ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. The event continues Monday at Faneuil Hall with morning sessions by women and the G A R, then addresses by eminent men, a memorial oration, and a large musical program by colored artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lloyd Garrison
Boston Suffrage League
Tremont Street
Garrison
Commonwealth Avenue
Faneuil Hall
Reverend Cummins Weds Two Couples at Roslindale Church
The Rev. John F. Cummins of the Church of the Sacred Heart officiated at a church bazaar event and secretly united two couples. Annie J. Lennon and John P. Kelly wed, with Elizabeth Lennon as maid of honor and Francis P. Kelly as best man. A reception followed at 297 Neponset Avenue. The second couple, Alice A. McDonald and William J. Downey, wed with Thomas F. Downey as best man and Celia Bradley as bridesmaid.
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John F. Cummins
Church of the Sacred Heart
Roslindale
Annie J. Lennon
Neponset Avenue
John P. Kelly
Elizabeth Lennon
Francis P. Kelly
Alice A. McDonald
William J. Downey
Thomas F. Downey
Celia Bradley
Dorchester
Receiver appointed for Haight and Freese property
Justice Stover in New York Supreme Court appoints Arthur D. Truax as receiver for the Haight & Freese Company, brokers with branches in Boston Norfolk and Pittsburg. Proceedings brought by surviving directors George G. Turner and Harvey Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Stover
Supreme Court
Arthur D. Truax
Haight & Freese Company
Boston
Norfolk
Pittsburg
George G. Turner
Harvey Watson
Address by Rev. Rockwell A Potter at YM Congregational Club
The regular monthly meeting of the Young Men's Congregational Club at Copley Square Hotel featured Rev. Rockwell Harmon Potter of Hartford Conn. The guests included George P. Nason president of Young Men's Baptist Social Union and Alfred E Stearns principal of Phillips Academy Andover.
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Young Men's Congregational Club
Copley Square Hotel
Rockwell Harmon Potter
Hartford
Conn
George P. Nason
Young Men's Baptist Social Union
Alfred E. Stearns
Phillips Academy
Andover
Death of Exeter clergyman in New Hampshire
The Rev. William A. Boultenhouse of the Methodist Episcopal Church died here today in his 48th year.
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Exeter
N. H
William A.boultenhouse
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
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