West End manhunt ends in capture after swift chase
Inspector Wolf pursuing a thief through Merrimac and Bowker streets fired three times in the air near Portland Street. The suspect fled from an express wagon with tobacco destined for Sebago Lake, Me, and sought to unload it in Boston. The crowd joined the chase as the man zigzagged through multiple alleys before finally being captured after an hour-long interrogation.
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Inspector Wolf
West End
Merrimac Street
Sebago
Lake
Hawkins Street
Wolf
Sudbury Street
Bowker Street
Portland Street
Chardon Street
Dugan
Boston & Maine
Sebago Lake
Boston
American Express Company
Session of B A Rail road a Lively Affair
Stockholders of the Boston and Albany railroad postponed the lease vote with New York Central to Nov 15 and faced proxy conflicts that could void repeats. The meeting at Terminal station adjourned to Bumstead Hall as Hoar warned of risky leadership changes and possible legislative impact on the road's value. The move followed debate on a shortened lease term and protections for local stockholders.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
New York Central Corporation
Aote
Committee On Ballots
Terminal Station
Berkshire Hills
Way
Bumstead Hall
Samuel Hoar
Corporation
New York Central
Vanderbilt
Boston & Albany
Hoar
Shareholders’ Protective Committee
Bliss
Sargent
Mr. Hoar
Carpets Relaid at Moderate Prices by John H. Prayce Co.
Old carpets are taken up and relaid by John H Prayce Co at very moderate prices. Mail orders promptly attended to. 658 Washington Street opposite Boylston Street.
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John H. Prayce Co
Washington Street
Boylston Street
Bates Sees Victory and Unity in Republican Rally
Speaker Bates told a Post reporter that loyal Republicans and party activists deserved thanks for a strong win. He praised Howland Hutchinson Mann and the committee chairmen, predicted nomination by the convention, and noted 793 delegates favored Guild while 1099 favored Bates with 133 undecided.
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Bates
Post
Messrs
Howland
Hutchinson
Mann
Republican Party
Guild
Delehe
Guild Claims Narrow Lead With Revised County Totals
The Guild headquarters reported returns showing Bates ahead in several counties, with Colonel Sohier and Colonel Benton present to view results. Bancroft released midnight figures updating county totals: Guild 95 and Bates 900, with 160 delegates to be chosen and Guild favored in country towns, raising expectation of two thirds for nomination.
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Guild
Sohier
Beverly
Benton
Arlington
Bates
Bancroft
Barnstable
Berkshire
Bristol
Thurgs
Encekinneys Tae
Franklin
Hampden
Hampshire
Middlesex
Nantucket
Norfolk
Plymouth
Suffolk
Worcester
Mr. Guild
Earr
Uild
Convention Fight Divides Guild and Bates Supporters
The caucus fight over Colonel Guild strains Bates backers who hold delegates and fear a convention shift. Eben Draper’s entry for Guild prompts Bates leaders to tighten ranks and defend their gains while hoping Boston results decide the nomination. Representative Howard Howland rebuts Draper and notes Guild forces faltering after last night’s contest.
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Colonel Guild
Bates
Boston
Guild
Eben
Draper
Mr. Draper
Iliard Howland
Jonel Guild
Guild Candiacy
Smartly Fashioned Semi Dress for Gentlemen
Smartly tailored semi dress suits on exhibition in the gentlemen’s room feature worsted fabrics in slate drab olives and browns with stripes. Coats have four buttons, double breasted vests possible, precise workmanship by tour tailors, new straight trouser cut, opening sale begins today.
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Nantes
Stonehaven Scotch
Denbydale
Ben Nevis
Hebrides
Jura
Weather and crime items mix from early dispatch
Washington reports forecast for Thursday and Friday with fair to warm interior conditions and possible showers in Maine. Separately a Boston freight theft case reveals Harry M. Chapman of Portland, alias Harry Stowell, 28, a former fireman who knew freight house access and was arrested in Lowell recently.
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Washington
New England
Maine
Boston
Harry Stowell
Harry M. Chapman
Portland
Boston & Maine
Iso
Io Lowell
Cauge
Olympia Welcomes Admiral Dewey In New York Harbor
Admiral Dewey arrived with the Olympia and joined Rear Admiral Howison and Sampson in a large naval parade. Boston and New York officials planned ceremonies as the fleet moved from Sandy Hook to Tompkinsville and the lower bay amid booming guns and cheering crowds.
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Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Sandy Hook
Tompkinsville
L. I
Chicago
Howison
Sampson
New York
Wadsworth
Hamilton
Dewey
Navy
Dewey's Arrival and Navy Welcome in New York Harbor
The story covers Admiral Dewey's reception as his flagship Chicago arrives off New York after a 21000 mile voyage around South Africa. The Chicago and Olympia exchange salutes with Admiral Sampson and Howison aboard, and Assistant Secretary Allen aboard the Dolphin conveys greetings from President McKinley.
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Chicago
South Africa
Dewey
Marine Guard
Olympia
Sampson
Howison
Indiana
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Texas
Lancaster
Dolphin
Allen
Admiral Dewey
President McKinley
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MAN Hunt
S. Vorenberg & Co
Washington and Hanover Sts
B. & A. Railroad
Garriel Somerville
Lawrence and Lowell
Clara
Col.” Guild
Bates Guild
Breck’s
North Market St
Coffe
M. Chapman
West Inspector Inspector Wolf
Chardon
Philip
Brooklyn Navy Yard
North Atlantic
Tompkineville
Roosevelt
Quincy
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Staten Island
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