Eleven Inmates Poisoned at State Hospital
Thawksbury notes a sudden illness among eleven noninsane ward inmates at the state hospital. Dr. Lewis from the State Board of Charity led an inquiry while Superintendent Nichols and Dr. Colcord supervised efforts to identify how belladonna was administered. All patients survived and investigators pursue the source with no conclusion yet.
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State Hospital
Thawksbury
I Institution
Butler
State House
Boston
Department of Adult Poor
State Board of Charity
Joshua B. Lewis
State Board
Nichols
Bridgewater
Hospital
Boston Post
Colcord
Tewksbury
Bates Ovation at the Temple Rally Praises Roosevelt Era
A Tremont Temple Republican rally drew a large diverse crowd and strong praise for Theodore Roosevelt and party leaders. Governor Bates received enthusiastic ovation as prominent Republicans including Foraker Shaw Crane Brackett Myers Emmons and Lawrence attended and the event showcased national tone with flags and banners.
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Tremont Temple
United States
Foraker
Ohio
Hanna
Shaw
Bates
Roosevelt
Crane
Brackett
Congress
Myers
Talbot
State Committee
Emmons
Police Commission
Boston
Lawrence
North Adams
Bates Sees Republican Strength in Massachusetts Manufactures
Governor Bates asserts Massachusetts remains a Republican stronghold with a thriving manufacturing base. He cites census figures showing high textile, boot and shoe output, 2,000 plants and 600,000 workers earning $228 million annually, arguing against Democratic claims of neglected industry. Continued on Page 5, Third Column.
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Worcester
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Gaston
Massachusetts
United States
United States Census Bureau
Census Department
Union
New York
Tee
Massachusetts must stay competitive to curb corruption
Colonel Gaston urged Danvers readers that no party can stay in power without lapsing into extravagance and corruption. He argued Massachusetts should be kept close in elections to block office-packing by wire-pullers and to force the nomination of the best men. He contrasted Massachusetts with New York’s debated status. His speech is noted to appear in full on page 5.
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Gaston
Danvers
Massachusetts
Congress
New York
Bechtel Ends Own Life In Police Cell After Bechtel Murder Probe
Thomas Bechtel 30, held in Lehigh Valley murder case of his sister Mabel Bechtel, killed himself in his cell at the Central police station. He spoke to Alfred Eckstein, sister's lover, moments before death. Bechtel was found with a throat cut. knife nearby. Relatives visited. Eckstein also detained awaiting coroner’s inquest. Bechtel, a hard drinker and laborer, was described as powerful and easily angered when intoxicated.
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Allentown
Penn
Thomas Bechtel
Mabel Bechtel
Central
Bechtel
Alfred Eckstein
Eckstein
Frank G. Roth
Common Council backs ban on girl messengers in Boston
The Common Council denounces employing girls as messengers and endorses the Board of Aldermen to remove Western Union poles. It orders city departments to stop using the company’s service pending a strike settlement. Most Democrats back the move. President Dolan splits on one resolution. Some Republicans oppose both orders.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Western Union Telegraph Company
Arthur Dolan
Hoar
Ward 17
Boston
Bennett
McGrady
Ward 13
Western Union
Lawson Contempt Case Sent to Supreme Court for Jail Question
Judge Braley sent the issue to the full Supreme Court to decide if Thomas W. Lawson may be jailed for contempt of court for refusing to testify before a master in the Wardner Burrage case over Brookline Boston dispute services. The matter concerns Lawson’s deposition and possible punishment for noncooperation amid a bid to proceed with questioning.
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Braley
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Lawson
T. E. Warrdner
A. C. Burrage
Brookline- Boston
Mr. Lawson
CC. W. Rowley
Lawson
T. B. Wardner
Wardner
Rowley
Lawwson
Burrage
Beca
Bryan Ordered Off Post Office Steps
William Jennings Bryan was ordered off the steps of the Toledo post office by the building watchman. A crowd of about two thousand gathered as Bryan prepared to speak from the steps. he moved to a curb after the watchman’s instruction and continued his remarks from a new stand.
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Toledo
William Jennings Bryan
Toledo Post Office
Bryan
Frank Mites
Colonel Bryan
Mr. Miles
Hed Bryan
Attack on Puerto Plata by Dominican cruiser Inde penitenica
The Dominican government cruiser Inde pendencia attacked Puerto Plata on the island's north coast today. The port is held by insurgents. The clash marks a significant flare in the ongoing political conflict.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Independenica
Puerto Plata
Riot at Commercial Exchange Ends With 13 Wounded
A serious riot at the Commercial Exchange in Paris on October 20 led to an indication meeting against employment bureaus. Police charged the crowd with drawn sabres, wounding 13 seriously and making a large number of arrests.
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Paris
Gommercis
Senator Lodge Lands Today
New York Oct 29 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge arrived on the Cedric after a London stay with the Alaskan Boundary Claims Commission. He did not pass quarantine and will land in the morning.
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New York
Cedric
Henry Cabot Lodge
London
Alaskan Boundary Claims Commission
Mrs. Bancroft Dies at Home in Middlesex County Age 24
Mrs. Hugh Bancroft wife of the assistant district attorney of Middlesex county died suddenly at her home last night at 10 30 during childbirth. She was formerly Miss Mary A Cogan and was 24 years old.
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Hugh Bancroft
Middlesex County
Chilbirth
Bancroft
Mary A. Cogan
Raids Continue in Revere Police Seize Liquor
Police officers Stewart Blackmar and Hurley conducted raids late last night in Revere visiting Victoria House on Broadway and Obson House on the Lynn marsh. They seized whiskey and alcohol from the alleged proprietor John Martin and Stella Tremont, with several other places searched and nothing found.
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Stewart, Blackmar
Hurley
The
Revere
Victoria
Broadway
John Martin
Stella Trémont
Theobson House
Lynn Marsh
Two Patrolmen Dismissed by Police Board
At a private star chamber hearing the Boston Police Board dismissed two patrolmen. William T. England of Division 16 faced accusations of holding up and robbing two women on the Common. he admitted meeting them and talking. Vernon F. Stockman of Division 10 was dismissed for using vile language to an assistant registrar of voters on Sept 12 and for prior brutality allegations toward drunks. Both had served only a few years.
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Star Chamber
Board ‘of Police Commissioners
William T.england
Vernon F. Stockman
England
Emmons
Stockman
Registrar of Voters
Joy Street
Martha Bateman
West End
Gaskin
Cambridge Water Works Assistant Parker Disappears
Cambridge official Charles B. Parker assistant superintendent of the water works has vanished from Cambridge City Hall. He has not appeared since Monday morning and was seen in Boston Monday night. Relatives and friends puzzle over his sudden disappearance amid rumored personal difficulties. Parker, Harvard graduate class of 1894, joined the city in 1899 and later moved to the water department and was made assistant superintendent for his business knowledge.
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Cambridge City Hall
Charles B. Parker
Cambridge
Harvard
Water Department
Fair And Warmer Forecast For Boston Area
Local forecast calls for continued fair and warm weather in Boston and vicinity with Friday and Saturday periods of light to fresh southwesterly winds. Highs expected in the 70s, nights mild with mainly clear skies.
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Boston
Cinity
Temperature Yesterday at Thompson's Spa Sees Varying Readings
The Thompson's Spa thermometer at 210 Nashington Street logged yesterday's temperatures with readings across morning and afternoon hours. Notable values include 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. figures, showing a fluctuating day and an average near typical levels for the period.
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Thompson's Spa
Nashington Street
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Iowa
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Montgomery
Ala
Feneuill Ji
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Benstorp
Holland
Euro
State Street
Lillian Ross
Florence Campbell
Millionaire
Senator Lodge
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