Collins of Roxbury Named Vice Consul at London
John J. Collins, a Roxbury lawyer long associated with General Patrick A. Collins, has been appointed vice-consul in London. The 32-year-old Boston native will take up his duties after a month in Ireland. He is a Holy Cross graduate, studied at Boston University Law School, and was admitted to the bar during his senior year. Grace, the former vice-consul, resigned after illness and leave.
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John J. Collins
Roxbury
Patrick A. Collins
London
Collins
Pierce J. Grace
Mr. Grace
Ireland
Boston
Boston Latin School
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Boston University Law School
General Collins
Dorchester Meeting Denounces City Garbage Plant Plan
Dorchester citizens fill Music Hall at Field's Corner to condemn Mayor Matthews and Street Commissioner Carter over the Gibson street garbage plant location. Aldermen Hall and Folsom defend and blame executives, while calls for legislative action and a Dorchester Protective League grow from the crowd. Representatives Bliss and Bassett join local leaders in denouncing the plan and urging citizens to unite.
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Field’s Corner
Dorchester
Matthews
Carter
Bordman Hall
Folsom
Hall
Gibson Street
Fifield
Alderman Hall
Gibson
Alderman Folsom
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Folsome
Albany Street
City Hospital
E. B. Callender
Marks
Edward J. Nunes Opens Oyster House in South Boston
Edward J. Nunes announces the opening of a first class oyster house at 342 Broadway South Boston attracting local patrons and curious diners seeking fresh seafood.
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Edward J. Nunes
Boston
Broadway
Murder verdict in Bowdoin man case in Bath jury
The Mel vin Bessey trial from Bowdoin concluded in Bath with a verdict of murder in the first degree for the May 27 wife killing, and the defendant received a life sentence to hard labor.
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Melvin Bessey
Bowdoin
Bath, Me
Populist Changes at State Central Committee Meeting
A meeting of the State central committee of the People's Party at Quincy House nullified last Friday’s action. Henry R. Legate’s resignation as chairman was accepted, J K E Gardner of Boston named temporary chair, FE Gerry Brown of Brockton permanent chair, Edward C. Baldwin of Boston secretary, and an executive committee including Brown, Baldwin, Watson, Porter, Potter, Paton, Sparhawk, and Billings was elected. The committee adopted amended rules, nominated Isaac Skinner for secretary of State, and voted aid for Legate while opening headquarters in Boston. The meeting was harmonious with few A P A objections and marque support for the new structure.
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State Central Committee
People’s Party
Quincy House
Henry R. Legate
J. KE. Gardner
Boston
Gerry Brown
Brockton
Edward C. Baldwin
Thomas A. Watson
Braintree
Linn B. Porter
Cambridge
Benjamin Potter
Lynn
A. H. Paton
Swampscott
Bernard Sparhawk
Malden
J. A. Billings
Rockland
Isaac Skinner
Carltons. Beal
Legate
Ocean Records Smashed by Sister Ships
The Cunard steamship Lucania arrived at New York harbor at 4 58 p m after a five day eight hour thirty eight minute Atlantic crossing setting new records across the run from Queenstown to Sandy Hook total 2787 knots. Her sister Campania had held the prior record arriving last Friday after five days nine hours twenty nine minutes. The Lucania departed Queenstown on August 26 passing Daunts Rock at 1245 p m.
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New York
Lucania
Cunard Line
Bar
Sandy Hook
Campania
Queenstown
Daunt’s Rock
Campania Sets Transatlantic Record From New York
The Campania completed the New York to Daunt's Rock run in five days ten hours and forty seven minutes, beating the previous record by over an hour. Winds and weather were favorable aside from nine hours of heavy fogs on day three. The ship, 620 feet in length and about 12,500 tons, carries 400 saloon and 540 steerage passengers and boasts twin triple expansion engines rated up to 14 000 to 15 000 horsepower.
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London
Campania
New York
Sandy Hook
Daunt’s Rock
Bar
Great Eastern
Clyde
Milkman Attacked In Barn Over Horse Theft Attempt
Beverly August 31 Arthur S Day a Egypt milkman was attacked on his premises Thursday night by Edward C Ingalls an ex convict residing at 192 Rantoul Street The motive appears to be horse theft Day fought back with a hammer blow and with his brother's aid overpowered Ingalls Day was badly beaten his face disfigured and Ingalls hospitalized
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Beverly
Arthur S. Day
Egypt
Edward C. Ingalls
Rantoul Street
Day
Ingalls
Penny lottery test case in Boston arraigns Leonard
Bridget Leonard of 611 Harrison avenue faced Municipal Court arraignment after penny lottery schemes surfaced. Judge Parmenter granted a continuance to September 5 as the Post reports the case may serve as a test, with Attorney Reed present. Martin indicates prosecutions could follow if others in prize package schemes dodge warning.
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Boston
Bridget Leonard
Harrison Avenue
Reed
Parmenter
Martin
Leonard
Butler Fatally Crushed in Staples Bank Elevator Incident
Bridgeport reports Frank M. Butler, a middle aged man, killed when an elevator malfunction caused a rapid descent. Clerks heard a crash and found his body at the shaft bottom after the car stopped. Butler likely lost control while descending and tried to jump at the third floor but was crushed between landing and car.
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Bridgeport
Frank M. Butler
Staples Bank
Butler
New Tariff Seeks Low Price Rice List at Hemperston Co
New tariff notice announces greatly reduced rice list available through HETHERSTON IMPORTING Co at 44 and 46 Broad Street. Also offers wines, liquors, and teas for sale.
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Hetherston Importing Co
General Nath Banks Nearing Death at Waltham
General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks is dying at his home in Waltham after a two year brain illness. His condition worsened after a brief hospital stay, with Dr. E R Cutler attending and family at his side. His son Joseph Banks of New York and daughter Mrs. Rev. Paul Sterling have been notified.
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N. P. Banks
Waltham
E. R. Cutler
Joseph Banks
New York
Paul Sterling
Robert J sets world record pacer mark at Fort Wayne track
Fort Wayne audience of 6900 watched Robert J pace to a world beating 2 03 3 4 for one mile, Ed Geers driving, crowning him king of the turf. Alix matched her record while Fantasy clocked 2 07 flat as other races showcased top trotting feats and strong performances.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Robert J
C. J. Hamlin
Ed Geers
Geers
Walker
Messrs
S. A. Browne
Kalamazoo
Mich
Taylorville
W. R. Steele
Nashville
Tenn
Alix
Andy McDowell
McDowell
Hamilin
Hol Geers
Directum
Hustler Russell
Freeland
Guerita
Phebe Wilkes
Dr. Spurr
President’s fishing try at White Island Pond ends poorly
Buzzards Bay August 31 The President attempted fresh water fishing today at White Island Pond but had very poor luck, finishing with little to show for his effort.
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Buzzard's Bay
White Island Pond
Boston MOT OEE paper wants ads for circulation
Note promotes largest circulation in Boston and invites want ads. Situations wanted priced at 1-2 cents per word and other wants at 1 cent per word.
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the Post
Boston
Japanese Bombard Port Arthur and Land Troops
A Che Foo dispatch reports Japanese warships landing troops at Liau Tie Shan and marching on Port Arthur. Japanese ships bombarded the forts to disable docks and sheltering Chinese vessels. The fight continues as the Redpole sails toward Port Arthur and bodies are seen near the Tatung River mouth.
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Shanghai
Che-Foo
Liau-Tie-Shan
Port Arthur
Redpole
New Chang
Tatung River
Boston's Largest Morning Paper Calls for Want Ads
The notice promotes the paper as Boston's biggest circulated morning paper and invites readers to send in want ads, highlighting the urgency of placing advertisements.
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