Moran Attacks Police Tactics and Liquor Licenses
John B. Moran in Superior Criminal Court accused police of using spotters to convict in moral cases and alleged a liquor licensing monopoly run by the board. He urged reforms including an excise department a no license vote this fall and closing saloons by nine pm. Some officials deny or endorse parts of his charges while Rev. Berle backs Moran.
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Berle Indorses Moran
Catholic Total
John B. Moran
Superior Criminal Court
D.ys
Captain Choman
New York
Tenderloin
Chapman
Police Department
Moran
Gvice
Eldridge
Pierce
Moran Defends Police Reform Criticizes Morality-Probe Tactics
Mr Moran condemns police methods used to obtain evidence in liquor and morality cases. He cites officers frequented dis orderly houses with city funds, deceived women, and drank on duty. He notes resignations and reforms in New York as precedent for ending such practices.
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Lovejoy
Police Department
New York City
Grant
Police Commission
The Effects of the Practice on Officers Morality
The text argues that such conduct dulls officers moral sense and turns them toward sneaky behavior. It claims it erodes honor and corrupts them with familiarity to crime. It contends this harms public reform as long as criminals exist and implies men bear responsibility for social evil.
Higgins Restaurant Cuisine and Services Highlight
Under J Leary management the cafe section comes with Quincys pedigree while Amasa Coy leads the cafe and dining. The Reverence Department lists Mr B as supervisor and George L Jones formerly of Quincy oversees the Cigar Department. Lobsters oysters and venison feature prominently for diners.
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Higgins
J. Leary
Quincy
Amasa Coy
Reverence Dept
Geo. L. Jones
Major Edward I Merrill Dies After Long Illness
Major Edward I Merrill aged 70 died at Farmington Missouri after months of illness. He served as assistant secretary of the Ways and Means Committee and worked for James G Blaine. A veteran of the Civil War he lost an arm at Chancellorsville and later held posts in the Government Printing Office and House Librarian. He leaves a wife and five sons.
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Farmingham
Edward I. Merrill
Ways and Means
National
House of Representatives
Nelson Dingley
Merrill
Washington
Government Printing Office
Major Merrill
Falmouth
Enos T. Merrill
Chancellorsville
Hooker
Veteran Reserve
State Senate
Republican State Committee
Franklin County
James G. Blaine
United States Minister Woodford’s Madrid Visit Sparks Debate
Reported plans for a ostentatious proclamation disapproving Cuba’s regime and severing diplomatic ties with Spain arouse concern in Madrid as General Woodford says mediation could end the war. He stresses U S interests and hopes for a quick end, while security measures guard his travels. Spain claims victory near Victoria de las Tunas amid ongoing fighting in Cuba.
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Madrid
United States
Woodford
San Sebastian
Spain
Duke of Tetuan
Cuba
Victoria de Las Tunas
Calizte Garcia
Jesus Rabi
Hope Returns from Arctic Expedition with Esquimaux Onboard
Lieutenant Peary brings the Hope and six Esquimaux back to Boston after a 68 day voyage. The meteorite cargo and the natives drew crowds as the ship anchored at Central Wharf. Peary denies cannibalism evidence at Greely camp and considers Andree safe.
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Peary
Boston
Central Wharf
Hope
Arctic
The
Boston Harbor
Hugh Lee
Greenland
Albert Oberti
New York
Robert Stein
United States Geological Survey Service of
Washington
H. HE. Figgins
Massey
Esquimaux
Hughe
Parker House
Greeley’s
Post
Andree
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Department
Brooklyn
Long Wharf
Boston Towboat Company
Lewis Wharf
Spectacle Island
Revenue Cutter
United States
Ke-shu
Weshak-upsa
Ah-week
Nu-pkta
Mini Kishu
Ah-tong-a-wah
Mini Keshu
Ahweek
Ahteng-a-wah
Cape York
Yachting Party Crashes Into Lighter Injuring Two Men
A 70 foot steamer yacht Galena collided with a lighter near the Venetian, pinning Leonard D. Brooks and Eugene Henchey. Rescuers freed them after cutting away rail and part of the yacht. Brooks with internal injuries remained hospitalized. Henchey was sent home.
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Galena
Malden
Portsmouth
N. H
Leonard D. Brooks
Mt. Vernon Street
Eugene Henchey
Baldwin Street
Charlestown
Boston
Lewis Wharf
Brooks
Henchey
Sleep of Death in Ufa Steamer Fire Tragedy
A steamer Admiral Gervais carrying 200 passengers caught fire while at anchor near Ufa and sank into mid stream as passengers slept. Panic caused many to jump overboard. some were rescued but many perished with two burned alive and several others seriously harmed. Total casualties unknown.
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Petersburg
Ufa
Belaia
Russia
Admiral Gervais
Local Boston Forecast Warns Cooler, Brisk Northwest Winds
Washington bulletin reports fair weather for New England and eastern New York with cooler temperatures and northwesterly winds. Local forecast for Boston and vicinity expects fair skies on Monday with cooler conditions and brisk to high northwest winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Boston
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Massachusetts Clothing Co
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Hanover and
Portland Streets
Crea
Police Board
Mr. Moran
CH. Robinson & CO
Ugton Po
Oyster House
Old Court St. West
Poltican
H. R. Plimpton & Co
Roxbury
Sole Makers
Plimpton
Dover St
Go.Woodlond
Biarritz
Legation
General Woodford
Royal Opera House
Rome
Weyler
Greely’s Camp
Party OF
Greely
Davis
Germany
Chas E. Davis & CO
Back Bay
Down Town
Park Square
Winter Street
COMER
Aemer's
College
Ashington St
Cor, Beach
Bumstead Hall
Mton
Atrick J. Daly
James T. Mahoney
Gompatites
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Dorchester
Fourth Streets
Ats
Tran
Eremiah Jamara
Bint Gmanition
Michael J
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Colise
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