Cambridge Man Found Guilty on Three Counts in Expressmen Case
Six businessmen testified as Thos E O Leary of Cambridge faced eight counts of larceny in a police court trial. He was found guilty on three counts and fined $15 on each, with fines paid. Witnesses described O Leary soliciting ads for a Boston relief association, presenting credentials, and collecting money from local merchants before December 1 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. E. O'Leary
Cambridge
O'Leary
W. H. Sullivan
Boston
Redmond Welch
Frank P. Putnam
Putnam Sons Company
Mr. Putnam
Expressman’s Relief Association of Boston
Expressmen
Lowell
George E. Connor
Appleton Bank
James H. Kelley
O'Donnell Dry Goods Company
O’leary
Kelley
Arthur E. Hatch
C. F. Hatch & Co
Church Street
James J. Gallagher
Merrimack Street
Mr. Gallagher
Expressmen's Union
Association
John J. Burns
Gilbride Dry Goods
Bon Marche
U. S. Cartridge Company
Expressman’s Relief Association
Adams Express Company
South Terminal
Mr. Connor
Charles E. Gale
McCall Faces Exit Over Untallied Hamilton Funds
New York Life president John A. McCall has paid back 235000 advanced to Andrew Hamilton. A board meeting is set for tomorrow as trustees weigh McCall's resignation. Alexander E. Orr offered to serve as interim president while others name a permanent successor.
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New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Andrew Hamilton
Hamilton
Thomas P. Fowler
McCall
Board of Trustees
Mr. McCall
Alexander E. Orr
Orr
John Claflin
Norman B. Ream
Hiram R. Steele
New York Life
Icebound Bowhead Crew Reduced to Half Rations
A letter from Bowhead engineers Reuben Spencer and Samuel Redmond, dated October 15, 1905, reports seven vessels trapped in ice near Herschel Island with crews on half rations as of that writing. The message came to San Francisco on January 2.
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San Francisco
Herschel Island
Reuben Spencer
Samuel Redmond
Tucker's Appeal for New Trial Refused
Boston court denies Charles L. Tucker rehearing of two trial exceptions. Tucker convicted a year ago for the murder of Miss Mabel Page at Weston. full bench of the supreme judicial court declined the rehearing yesterday.
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Boston
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel
Page
Weston
Supreme Judicial Court
Architects to convene in Washington for thirty-ninth annual meet
The American Institute of Architects holds its thirty ninth annual convention in Washington on January 8 to 11. Papers on many subjects will be read and discussed including the development of modern Manila. A dinner is planned at the New Willard on January 9. President William Seames will give an address Tuesday morning, with officer elections that day.
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Washington
American Institute of Architects
Manila
New Willard
William Seames
Three men implicated in Ontario murder confessed in Flint
John Horton, claiming to be one of three, surrendered to Flint police and confessed to planning and carrying out the murder of a young woman near Hamilton Ontario last October. Horton says the victim was his half sister Marie Hartz and that a Mexican partner killed her after a plotted lot-draw. Investigators remain skeptical as Hamilton detectives pursue the case with Horton’s statements.
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Detroit
Mich
Flint
John Horton
Hamilton
Horton
Ont
Limestone Ridge
Greer
Suspected murder in Hyde Park kitchen death
Earl Dean a 14 year old, found dead in his mother's Hyde Park flat with wrists tied, apron binding feet, and a loosely knotted neck handkerchief. Gas burners of an unlit gas range were beneath the body, fueling murder suspicions. Dean worked in the shipping department at the University of Chicago press.
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Chicago
Earl Dean
Hyde Park
Dean
Mary Dean
University of Chicago Press
Libbertiflibbet Mare Dead After Aged Decline
San Francisco dispatch reports Libbertiflibbet, a famed California brood mare, died at old age after chloroforming. She sired George C. Bennett and other notable runners including Hainault Valencienne Honiton and Gold Lace. Her lineage traces to Bullion, War Dance, and Flibberjibbet.
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San Francisco
California
George C. Bennett
Hainault
Valencienne
Honiton
Gold Lace
Bullion
War Dance
Flibberjibbet
King Fisher
New President for Mass Aggie College
Kenyon T. Butterfield was elected president of the Massachusetts Agricultural College Amherst to succeed the late Henry H. Goodell. Born 1868 in Michigan, he led Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and has published on rural sociology. He will assume duties in July.
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Becton
Kenyon T. Butter-field
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts
Massachuchusetts Agricultural College
Amherst
Henry H. Goodell
Butterfield
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Farmers’ Institute of Michigan
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
University
Rhode Island College
Postal gifts to Norway far exceed one million yearly
Officials report nearly one million postal orders are sent annually from this country to Norway. The transfers mostly fund gifts to relatives and friends, highlighting strong personal trade between the two nations. The figure reflects broad affection and regular cross-border generosity.
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Norway
Revolt in Ecuador Reported by Telegraph
Washington says a revolutionary movement has surfaced in Ecuador after quiescence. Reported from Guayaquil states trouble began at Rio Bamba with troops and police joining the revolts led by Col Teran. Telegraph links Guayaquil and Quinto are interrupted as forces move on Rio Bamba.
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Washington
Ecuador
State Department
Rio Bamba
Guayaquil
Col
Teran
Quinto
Col. Teran
Larre
Revolt Forces Besiege Puerto Plata in Santo Domingo
A Dominican revolutionary force about 250 men camps on the Santiago Puerto Plata road and besieges Puerto Plata. They block ingress except for American warships or those under foreign consular protection. Independent gunboat threat to bombard is likely avoided by consul pressure. General Ceres prepares troops for a decisive engagement at Santiago as Morales, ex president, backs Jiminez.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Santiago
Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Independencia
Jiminez
Republic
Cleveland's Commander Is Doing Good Service
A war department cable from Col. Geo R Colton reports Dominican customs affairs, Morales’ flight and looming impeachment, with no general disturbance yet anticipated. Monte Cristi may spark trouble though present naval policy and wise action by Southerland avoided serious complications. Commander W H H Southerland, commander of the cruiser Cleveland, is noted in connection with naval policy.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Geo. R. Colton
San Domingo
War Department
Morales
Monte Cristi
W. H. H. Southerland
Cleveland
Quincy Workman Charged With Murder In Quarry Death
Samuel Samuelson, 70, was brought into the district court in Quincy on January 2 and charged with the murder of Dominico Favoretti, a fellow Italian worker. He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail until January 9 for a hearing. Favoretti’s body was found burned after a quarrel outside a shanty in the quarry district.
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Quincy
Samuel Samuelson
Dominico Favoretti
Favoretti
Samuelson
Brazil hits U S export trade with new tariff
Washington January 2 A severe blow to American export trade comes from Brazil as Protopolis cable reports a new tariff in force. The order targets imports of American flour grains and other major commodities. The state department has not secured any relief or concessions to curb the increased duties.
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Washington
Brazil
Protopolis
Rio
State Department
Stetson Extradition Not Sought by Governor Cobb
Augusta Me Jan 2 Gov Cobb refused to request Massachusetts Gov Douglas to sign extradition papers for George B Stetson of Lowell Mass now at home in Lowell wanted in Lewiston on a charge linked to the Plumbers Association of which he was treasurer while a Lewiston resident.
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Augusta
Gov. Cobb
Gov. Douglas
Massachusetts
Lewiston
George B.stetson
Lowell
Mass
Stetson
Plumbers Association
Roosevelt Proclaims Tax Reduction on Swiss Imports
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation reducing duties on selected Swiss imports including algols Still Wings vermouth brancies and works of ark under section 3 of the Dingley act. The change applies to goods entering from Switzerland, effective immediately and announced from Washington.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Switzerland
Bodies of Larson and Champagne Recovered After Ice Drownings
The bodies of Albert Larson and Ernest Champagne, two boys who drowned after falling through ice near Middlesex Village and in the Merrimack River last Saturday, were recovered. Larson’s body was found about 60 feet from the hole, near where a hockey stick lay, and Champagne’s body was recovered about 12 PM today, 50 feet from Larson’s site. both were taken to the families’ homes or undertaker.
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Albert Larson
Middlesex Village
Joseph Albert
J. B. Currier
Billie Connors Named Coach for Massachusetts Agricultural Team
Billie Connors accepts coaching position for the Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst. The college is assured of a good man for this work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie’ Connors
Massachusetts Agricultural College of Amherst
Body Identified in Chelmsford Death Case
The body of 76 year old William T. Corcoran, of 459 Chelmsford Street, was identified after local papers printed his description. A Crystal Lake Ice Company laborer, he collapsed Monday afternoon and was found by relatives who notified the Undertaker. The body was taken to his daughter Mrs M T Ranger at 459 Chelmsford Street.
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North Chelmsford
William T. Corcoran
Chelmsford Street
Crystal Lake Ice Company
Weinbeck
Middlesex Street
M. T. Ranger
Heavy snow blankets New Mexico in record fall
Albuquerque reports a 12 hour storm as snow covers the state from mesa and Rio Grande valley to the mountains. Depth ranges from inches to five six feet, with unprecedented zero weather causing suffering among natives and Indians.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Russia Cracks Down as Reds Suppressed After Moscow Revolt
St. Petersburg reports pledge to continue repression to secure reforms while not promulging a constitution before the Douma meets. Premier Witte defends loyalty of troops amid Moscow turmoil as Moscow notes soldiers patrol streets and urban ruins burn. Continued on Page Eight.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Witte
Associated Press
Motva
Presna
City Council picks Stiles for treasurer and Dadman for clerk
In a joint convention the city council will elect A G Stiles as treasurer and Girard P Dadman as clerk amid near universal support. N D Goff is mentioned for treasurer but lacks strength while Thomas H Braden has faded. Councilman Allard aims to abolish the wire inspectors department citing savings and insurer testimony.
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A. G. Stiles
Girard P. Dadman
Stiles
Cadman
N. D. Goff
Charles J. Morse
Fommon Council
Thomas H. Braden
Allard
Department of Wire
Courier-Citizen
Tragic murder suicide linked to rejected suitor in Caledonia
In Caledonia Minnesota on January 2 Matthew Styrer a University of Minnesota dental student infatuated with Pearl Wheaton broke into the Wheaton home killed Pearl and wounded Ruth and Mrs Wheaton before killing himself. Neighbors found Styrer with Pearl dead and Ruth injured. Separately thieves burglarized Officer Lennon's Wentworth Avenue home stealing silverware after breaking a window.
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Caledonia
Minn
Matthew Styrer
Pearl Wheaton
S. N. Wheaton
Wheaton
Ruth
Styrer
University of Minnesota
Ruth Wheaton
Mrs. Wheaton
Pearl
Mr. Wheaton
Michael Lennon
Wentworth Avenue
Lennon
Maine Sportsmen Meeting Opens At Penobscot Exchange
The Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game Association and Maine Inland Fish and Game Wardens Association begin their annual meeting at the Penobscot Exchange at 4 PM. Hon. L. T. Carleton will read a paper. Forest Commissioner Edgar F. Ring and others are expected to speak. Old board of officers likely to be re elected.
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Bangor
Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game Association
Maine Inland Fish and Game Wardens Association
Penobscot Exchange
L. T. Carleton
State Fish and Game Commission
Edgar F. Ring
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Several European Cities
A series of severe earthquake shocks were felt at about 5.30 this morning in Agram Sicily Laban Marburg and Gratz. Buildings cracked and inhabitants fled panic stricken from their houses.
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Vienna
Agram
Sicily
Laban
Marburg
Gratz
Rhode Island Inaugurates State Government in Ceremony
In Providence on January 2 the Rhode Island general assembly chamber hosted the inauguration of Gov. Geo. H. Utter for his second term. Secretary of State Bennett administered the oath, followed by state officers, with a 17-gun salute and a public reception.
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Gov. Utter
Chas. P. Bennett
State House
Fire destroys Bradley building in Cleveland blast
Fire spread through the Bradley building in Cleveland on January 2, nearly destroying the structure while the adjacent theatre suffered minor damage. Losses are estimated around 59000 dollars. Fireman Edward W. Sewer, once a well known National League baseball player, plunged through an open elevator shaft and sustained serious injuries.
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Cleveland, O
Bradley
Cleveland Theatre
Edward W. Sewer
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Ontario
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Quincy Workman
Connors
No. Chelmsford
W. T. Corcoran
Morse
Dadman
Casey
Board of Aldermen
Daniel Emery
Edward Eugene Mansur
Elie C. Laporte
Isidore Turcotte
Thomas E. Adams
Chas
F. Bradley
Thomas B. Delaney
Jean L. Breault
Walter S. Smith
Frederick A. Bates
J. Douglas Rivet
Harry Demarais
Bernard F. Gately
Beastmas
George L. Fowler
The
Gilbride Co
Daniel H. Varnum
Board of Charities
Burns
Courier- Citizen
Eastman
Maine Sportsmen
Austria
Ei-Azhar Sre
Rhode Island
Sewer
Savings Department Traders National Bank
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