Rumor of Secret Indictment at Boston Grand Jury Meeting
The Boston grand jury held a five and a half hour session hearing 13 witnesses led by District Attorney Moran. Rumors claim a secret indictment against a prominent Democrat emerged, focusing on a conspiracy to defraud Boston while questioning Back Bay payrolls and Ward 8 political workers.
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John B. Moran
Finance Commission
Ward 8
Dixon-Kiley
Dixon
Kiley
Hendricks Club
Boston
Slattery
Bernard Kelley
James A. Doyle
James Doherty
Jake’ Farley
Edward Kavanety
Benjamin Epstein
Artur McQueen
Kelley
Back Bay
Charles Norton
Bitter fights coming in Charlestown wards
Regular ward leaders back Whitney for Governor Dennison for district attorney Donovan for sheriff Dolan for probate. A split emerges between Mellen and Corbett in Ward 3 Charlestown. Barry seeks re election. No opposition to Dixon in Ward 8 West End.
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Henry M. Whitney
Joseph A. Dennison
James Donovan
Arthur Dolan
James Mellen
Joseph A. Corbett
Charlestown
Edward P. Barry
West End
Edward Dixon
Bitter Democratic nominations hint at sharp city contests
Democratic papers at city headquarters outline bitter contest indications for state conventions. Prominent city leaders back Henry M. Whitney with few ward exceptions in wards 3 8 13 16 20 and 24. Continued on Page 12 Third Column.
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Henry M. Whitney
Boston Faces Heavy Debt Rise in Latest City Audit
Boston's city auditor reports the gross debt at 103,212,686 on Aug 31, up from 101,861,956 a month earlier, with an eight month increase of 2,695,200. Net debt also climbs with totals shown for Aug 31 and Dec 31, 1906. Forecast calls for fair weather in Boston and vicinity with light westerly winds.
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Boston
Henry Siegel Co Seeks Saleswomen and Cashiers
Henry Siegel Co requires saleswomen for Suits Coats Waists Millinery Muslin Underwear Hosiery Gloves Notions China and Glassware. Apply to H E Norwell Superintendent's office before 10 a m. Also wanted ten first class waitresses. Apply at Restaurant fifth floor Henry Siegel Co. for cashiers. Apply to H E Norwell Superintendent's office before 10 a m.
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Henry Siegel Co
H. E. Norwell
Declarations by Counsel Sughrue on Coal Contract Fraud
Sughrue Catalogs losses to the city from a contract awarded to Hatfield & Hilles arguing a 25 percent loss. He blames the mayor and superintendent of supplies for bypassing lowest bids and notes fraudulent coal deliveries and false billings. He cites abandonment of competitive bidding and demands accountability for negligent, indifferent handling.
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Hatfield & Hilles
Pennsylvania
George’s Creek
Klaus
Boston
New York
Mayor Probes Spark City Coal Scandal as Probe Commission Reports
The Finance Commission led by Michael J. Sughrue reports that abandonment of honest competition bred indifference and fraud. Mayor Fitzgerald vows to sue for excess coal payments and to prevent further city fraud with the Finance Commission’s aid. Witnesses link Alderman Woods to coal deals and a mysterious payments scheme to Lane.
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Finance Commission
Michael J. Sughrue
Fitzgerald
Law Department
Alderman Woods
Eastern Clay Goods Company
C. L. Palmer
Lane
Dowd
Mitchell
Doyle
Coal Company
Smith
Mystery Bracelet Ownership Remains Unsolved
The case of the $3590 diamond bracelet that dropped from a carriage during repair in this city remains a mystery despite nationwide publicity and efforts by detectives from many departments. The long standing question of who owns the armlet continues to unfold with each passing day.
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America
Dover Faces Digging Out the Cellar in Ryan Girl Case
Dover authorities prepare to dig out the cellar of Dr. Harry Stackpole amid renewed developments in the Ryan girl death case. The jailhouse figure and town reaction stir Dover as investigators pursue new leads.
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Dover
N. H
Harry Stackpole
Ryan Girl
Lowell
Sheehan Breaks Record at Jamestown Exposition Meet
Norfolk report notes three record highlights at the Jamestown Exposition athletic meet. P McDonald of the Irish American Club broke the junior record in the 56 pound weight throw. F C Sheehan of Boston lowered the half mile mark by three seconds. E T Cook of the Irish American A C. cleared the pole vault within four inches of the world record.
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Norfolk
P. McDonald
F. C. Sheehan
Boston
E. T. Cook
A. C
Contested Indoor Meet Yields Points Victory for Irish American Team
The Irish American squad edged a close meet on points with standout marks across events. Gehrardt narrowly won the 100 yard dash, while Sullivan led the mile after a slow start. Welton of Lawrence took the five mile title, surpassing William Nelson’s 27m 15s, and multiple athletes set or approached records as audiences cheered.
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Gehrardt
Keating
Sullivan
A. R. Welton
Lawrence
Mass
William Nelson
F. Gray Co. Slices Prices on Black Suits
Boston department store F Gray Co on Wasshington and Hanover streets advertises a sale breaking records with black suits originally 25 and 30 dollars now 9.90 dollars as the greatest value offered.
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F. Gray Co
Boston
Wasshington
Hanover Streets
Horseord's Acid Phosphate Remedy
An advertisement touts Horseord's Acid Phosphate as an effective remedy for obstinate indigestion nervous dyspepsia headache and depression. The ad emphasizes relief for digestive and mood symptoms and promotes the product's health benefits.
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Horseord
Testimony Ties Lane Payments to Alderman Woods
Testimony questions whether funds paid to Lane were a cover for profits involving Alderman Woods and the Clay Goods Company. Palmer suggests possible subterfuge and acknowledges Woods’ potential part in the money, with Sughrue pressing for sworn denial.
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Palmer
Clay Goods Company
Mr. Sughrue
Lane
Woods
Mr. Palmer
Alderman Woods
Haymarket to Be Razed for New Dry Goods Store
New York report says Haymarket dance hall at Thirtieth Street and Sixth Avenue will be replaced after the lease ends. The site will be developed into a dry goods store, marking the end of the hall’s era.
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New York
Haymarket
Thirtieth Street
Sixth Avenue
Backus Held in 3000 Dollar Bail on Forgery Indictment
James A. Backus was arraigned before Judge Dodge in the U S District Court and held in 3000 bail on an indictment returned two years ago charging forging postal money orders in Massachusetts. in default he was committed to Charles Street jail.
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Massachusetts
James A. Backus
Dodge
United States District Court
Charles Street
Business Suits on Sale at Great Reduction
Bargain priced suits from Gray Co. in Washington and Hanover offering $10 to $12 value, now $5. Limited stock, hurry for the deal on men’s business attire.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Gray Co
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Henry Kiley
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Mitchel
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Armlat
Tip
Stackpole
New Poultry Store
No. Market St., Boston
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Rose
Perman
Robert Hilliard Wena Co
Cliff Gordon
Gallagher and Barrett
Max Duffek
Sanford
Sheehan Lowers
New England
Jamestown
P. C. Gehrardt
Olympia
Chicago
W. J.keating
F. L. Lukeman
Montreal
Frank Sheehan
C. M. French
W. A. Macky
J. Sullivan
William J. O'Connell
Xavier A. A
I N. Riley
tVon
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Lee Talbott
G. B. Ford
A. T. Bailey
Pee. Borlaud
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F. FB. Risley
W. C. Fielding
F. E. Young
D. C
John J. White
Herman Meyer
W. J. Keating
G. H. Schaffer
J. J. Archer
W. 8. Lee
Walter Bursch
F. J. Kear
A. T. Cooke
William ‘Dappeny
W. A. McLeod
M. P. McGrath
A. A
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Platt Adams
E. L. Farrell
Boston A. A
R. C. Northridge
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Backus
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