Trial of McCrillis in Embezzlement Case Opens in Boston
In Boston on December 18 in U S district court ex Deputy Ransom F McCrillis of Methuen faced two indictments with eight counts alleging embezzlement of U S funds. Judge Lowell presided as defense attorney Corcoran objected to joining indictments, jurors were sworn, and the government began presenting witnesses including Mary Landry Frank Merritt Harry Daley and others detailing payments McCrillis received as alleged revenue and liquor tax proceeds.
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Boston
United States District Court
Ransom F. McCrillis
Methuen
United States
Lowell
John W. Corcoran
McCrillis
Daniel Crowley
Jones
Edward A. Bailey
John L. Berry
Beverly
Edgar W. Chase
Newton
Benjamin F. Cressy
George W. Doane
Holyoke
Willis FB. Doughty
Swampscott
George W. ¥ Iint
Prescott C. Gates
Junius Q. Hatch
Northboro
Otto Jensen
Dennis J. Linehan
Bernard V. MccGeough
Mason
Mary W. Landry
Haverhill
Ransom F. Mcrillis
MeCrillis
Corveran
Merillis
Metrillis
Frank HM. Merritt
Waterstreet
Merrillie
Kirk
Internal Revenue Receip
MicCrillie
Corcoren
Lynn
dJuder Corcoran
McCvillie
Peel
Harry Daley
Gloucester
Carmanelli
Hobson Theatre
Merrillis
Daley
Hattie A. Merrill
Anna BE. Turner
Mr. Legasse
Essex Street
Legasse
What's In A Name At City Council Meeting
At a Republican city council gathering in Chairman Walsh’s home, members lampooned the Democrats’ bid to challenge Councilman Louis Lebrun’s seat over his name. Speakers joked about adopting French forms, enumerated absurd name shifts, and flirted with altering their identities during oath and election debates.
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Walsh
Republican City Committee
Louis Lebrun
Common Council
Lewis Brown
Jacques-James
Walker
Jacques Mareheur
Hebert Boulanger
Baker
Hill
Teeques Cote
Ephreim Pierrevivant
Livingstone
Burns
George Brule
Howe
Boston
Monsieur
Peter
Pierre A. Brousseau
Monsieur ‘Frederique F. Harriot
Capt Mitten
Antoine Mitine
Kent
Peddie
Tilton Ae
Charles Vercent
Wadner
Broan
Lewie Brown
Cap
Guillaume Lebrun
Alderman Howe
Alderman Tarte
Pollard & Co. Showcases Wide Range of Holiday Gifts
A. G. Pollard’s offers leather goods, toys, china and glassware, teas and coffee, slippers, dolls from many nations, and a strong book department with low prices. Calendars, linens, and an arts needlework display enhance the Christmas selection, drawing large holiday trade as shoppers seek suitable gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollard & Co
Pollard’s
Polard
Name Change Sparks Cosmetic Debate in City Hall
In a lively council session Aldermen discuss the humor and practicality of aliases and spellings. Taylor versus Tailleur prompts jokes and opinions on whether a name change would fatigue or amuse voters. The exchange touches on identity, perception, and political strategy around James alias Lawyer J. B. D. Jacques who leads the push to oust Lebrun, with light quips about adopting Monsieur Le Joke.
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Taylor
Tailleur
Alderman Whittet
Guillaume D. Leteteblanche
Alderman Beaulieu
Lief
Beaulieu
Mayor Crowley
Mayor
Monsieur le Maire
Mr. Crowley
Monsieur Cornelier
Jerry
Jeremiah
Jeremie
Mr. James
J. B. D. Jacques
Lebrun
Monsieur le Joke
Seized with fit halts miner Wesley Brown
Wesley Brown, a miner at the Tremont and Suffolk mine, suffered an epileptic seizure last evening around 6 15 pm while returning from work. An ambulance was summoned and he was taken to the Corporation hospital. Also notes an ad about fancy combs and brushes.
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Wesley Brown
Tremont and Suffolk
Corporation Hospital
Sapho at Opera House Pleases Crowd with Clean Version
A large audience at the Opera House enjoyed the Harcourt Comedy company's clean rendition of Sapho using the Nethersole version. Miss Fuller led as Fanny with strong support from Harris Fielding Emery Eugene Harris Rexford. Specialities and new moving pictures added charm. Matinees offer 10 cent admission for ladies and children through the week except Saturday.
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Harcourt Comedy Company
Sapho
Miss Fuller
Fanny
Mr. Harris
Jean
Mr. Fielding
Mr. Emery
Eugene Harris
Mr. Rexford
Maher-MccCoy
Flints at Music Hall Captivate Audiences All Week
The article hails Herbert L. Flint and Grace Marion Flint as master hypnotists at Music Hall for the week. It praises their gentlest suggestive feats and notes Grace Marion Flint as the only Lady hypnotist living. The duo receives universal acclaim from press and public. Morning matinee today.
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Occwt
Flints
Music Hall
Herbert L. Flint
Grace Marion Flint
Savoy audience enjoys first class bill with strong attendance
A large crowd filled the Savoy last evening for the matinee and evening programme. The varied acts drew enthusiastic response, making the show a strong attraction and indicating the program is proving a great drawing card.
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Savoy
Miss New York Jr at Lyceum in top bill of season
Miss New York Jr leads the Lyceum bill praised by press and public as unsurpassed among similar acts. The lineup includes Madge Fox fresh from New York, Farnum and Nelson, Hill and Mills, Hilton Brothers, Clifford and Burke, and Emma Kraus. Two new burlesques are noted for their humor.
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New York, Jr
Lyceum
Madge Fox
New York
Farnum & Nelson
Hill and Mills
Hilton Brothers
Clifford
Burke
Emma Kraus
Hello of Bohemia heads to Boston Theatre engagement
The Hello of Bohemia opens at the Boston Theatre next Monday evening for a fortnight. This musical comedy in two acts by Harry B. Smith and Ludwig Englander features Casino flavor, elaborate scenery, and a cast led by Sam Bernard Dick Bernard and D. L. Don with Sadie Kirby Marie Deinton and Anna Laughlin among others.
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Boston
New York
Harry B. Smith
Ludwig Englander
Sam
Dick Bernard
D. L. Don
Sadie Kirby
Marie Deinton
Anna Laughlin
Trixie Friganza
Fire alarm sounded for short blaze in Aiken Street tenement
Box 3 at Hall and Aiken streets rang at about 5 48 pm for a brief fire in a tenement house on Aiken street. The fire was extinguished upon the department’s arrival.
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Hall and
Aiken Streets
Aiken Street
December Magazine Highlights And Children's Book Reviews
The December issue features The National magazine with art, poetry, and serious pieces by E Valise H J Lewis Winthrop Packard and more. It also reviews Culinary Topics for November and The Optimist and American Boy items with stories by Flynn Wayne Octave Thanet and others. The American Boy includes Dallas Burton and L E M Smith pieces as boys’ departments. The review notes Rita by Laura F Richards and Christmas thoughts in Donale’s Magazine with children’s library notes and photographs.
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National
E. Valise
H. J. Lewis
North Pole
Winthrop Packard
Edwin M. Stanton
Flynn Wayne
My Lady's Chamber
Helen Ellsworth Wright
Tommy
Arthur Chamberlain
Actors Church Alliance
Publishers’ Department
Sea
Frank Putnam
E. Carl Litsey
Mary Hall Leonard
Oliver Street
Boston
Mass
Dallas Burton
Joe Cody
Deer Lick
Eaver Society
Frank H. Sweet
Ana
L. E. M Smith
Little Ching Chung Ling
Trafton M. Dye
Mt. Hood
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Mich
Rita
Laura F. Richards
Captain January
Dana, Portes & Company
Borton
Donalde
Matthew Russell
Lord Charles Russell
Susan J. Emery
Reston
Mbrary
Catherine Frenne Cavanagh
Marte Tkpegan
Cochullin
Hin Horeete
Kemund Leemy
Antrich Country Weading
Brogan
Mietdin
James H
Jens TB Peotiard
Kiev
Careline D. Ewen
D A. Metarthy
Jeom Ph Toomtee
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A. G. Pollard
E. B. Horn Co
Washington ST
Opera House
Savoy Theatre
Lyceum Theatre
Bohemia
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central
Prescott Street
Alfred Tennyson
Lewis Worthington Smith
Tabor College
Melusine
Andre Thverist
Homer H. Seerley
Iowa State College
Art and Mammon
W. J. Lampton
Francisque Sarcey
Louis Vallot Duval
Edmund March Nittum
Peter Reeves
S. Aking Hakey
Mary V. Littell
Mary Smail Wagner
Truman Roberts Andrews
Frank Co. Evans
Wadert
Indianape
Morris
Woods
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
New York Cloak & Suit Co
Ippatootas
Umdrella
Haviland China
China
Ony China
Haviland Cheval Bonn
Lampe
Sigewend
Rogers Bros
New England
Greenwood Bros
Central Street
French & Puffer’s
Colton Teastescons
Lowell Stram
Mercantile Printing
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