Town Probationers and New Board of Overseers
The article lists numerous sentences for drunkenness theft and vagrancy with terms at state farm workhouse and jail. It notes five first offense drunks released and details the newly elected overseers and officers of the board including McCoy as chairman and Donlon as city farm superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Clarence G. Coburn
Martin F. Conley
Edwin S. Eastman
Samuel Holgate
John T. McCoy
Patrick J. McDermott
Frank McMahon
Thomas F. Sheehan
Charles E. Tilton
Conley
Messrs
Courtney
Coburn
McCoy
McDermott
Sheehan
Tilton
Eastman
Holgate
McMahon
City Farm
Charles E. Donlon
Conley, McCoy
Albert Pinder
Hastman and
T. J. Halloran
Donlan
Martin J. Courtney
Formally Installed in Office at City Hall
Charles Emerson Howe was sworn in as mayor in a modest ceremony at City Hall. The inauguration featured simple decorations, a brief prayer, and an address outlining aims like enforcing liquor laws, supporting police, and auditing city finances. The adjourned session proceeded with appointments to city roles and a planned joint convention, ending at 1:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Emerson Howe
Aldermen’s
Boston
James Fairfield
Salem
McCluskey
High School
Cw Os
Joseph E. Pattee
George E. Martin
Kirk Street Church
Samuel P. Hadley
Howe
William E. Badger
New Park Commission
Huntington Hall
Police Department
Police Court Review Shows Few Cases on Sunday
Police court this morning was mostly uneventful with no arrests on Sunday. Drunkenness dominated, while John J Howe faced a $10 fine for not supporting his wife Jane T Howe. Daniel Shields received a suspended three month jail term for intoxicated conduct. Two dollar drunks included John Collins Michael Schalock Mabel Brown Pearl Gardener Walter A Ricks and John Robertson. David J Slattery, jailed previously, was placed on six months probation with four months suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Howe
Jane T. Howe
Howe
Daniel Shields
John Collins
Michael Schalock
Mabel Brown
Pearl Gardener
Maplewood
Walter A. Ricks
John Robertson
David J. Slattery
Inauguration Under New Charter in Fall River
A large crowd attended Fall River’s first city government under the new charter. Mayor George Grime was sworn in for a second term by Justice John J. McDonough. Alderman Lawson was elected president and Alderman Sinclair vice president as Republicans hold a board plurality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
City, Hall
George Grime
John J. McDonough
District Court
A. G. Upham
First Baptist Church
Board of Aldermen
Frederick W. Lawson
Ward
James Sinclair
Ward 7
Devery Seeks Tammany Hall Membership Rights
William S. Devery ex-deputy police commissioner has moved to challenge Tammany Hall the executive committee exclusion. Peter Garvey a Devery lieutenant secured a justice order compelling the general committee to show cause why Garvey should be admitted and why Devery should be admitted to the executive committee. Returnable Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William S. Devery
Tammany Hall
Peter J. Garvey
Devery
Justice Scott
Garvey
Poisoning Case Draws Chelsea Court Crowd
In Chelsea on January 5 Chief Sackett presented a dozen or more witnesses from Revere to support a charge of attempted murder against Catherine C Richardson. The defense concerns arsenical poisoning of her mother, Mrs Harley Richardson. Court crowd packed the Chelsea room as Judge Bosson began with lighter cases before reaching the Richardson matter.
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Chelsea
Chelsea Court
Ss. B. Ladd
C. O. Walton
S. E. Woodbury
Revere
W. R. Chipman
B. F. Davenport
Boston
Bosson
Richardson
Britain and Germany agree to enforce blockade of Venezuelan coast
Berlin reports that Britain and Germany reached an understanding four days earlier to maintain the blockade as if arbitration negotiations were not progressing. The Porto Cabello seizures appear connected, though no official word confirms vessel capture or landing of marines.
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Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
Porto Cabello
Foreign Offices
Navy Department
Big Steel Mill Expansion Nears Completion in Pottsville
Pottsville Pennsylvania January 5 Eastern Steel company begins four open hearth furnaces with 150000 ton yearly capacity part of one of the largest mills in the country. Furnaces will run day and night with full operation expected by July 1 said President Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Eastern Steel Company
Gibbons
Sultan of Morocco Consider Abdication to Brother
A Tangier despatch says the Sultan may abdicate in favor of his brother Mulai Mohammed, who is widely acclaimed in Fez streets. Mulai Mohammed is seen as a popular successor amid royal unrest.
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Sultan of
Morocco
Madrid
Tangier
Mulai Mohammed
Fez
Left hand lacerations from circular saw at work
P H Young of Upton and Gilman at 587 Middlesex Street sustained severe lacerations to the first and second fingers of the left hand when they were caught in a circular saw during forenoon work. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton & Gilman’s
Middlesex Street
P. H. Young
Ask Your Doctor About Ayer's Cherry Pectoral
Ad copy urging readers to consult their physician about Ayer s Cherry Pectoral for colds coughs croup asthma bronchitis and consumption. Mentions doctor knows best and advises trust in medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Adams Chosen President of Spindle City Council
The Spindle City Council organized at 11.15 with over forty spectators. Cecil L. Adams won the presidency 16 to 11 over John J. Pinder, and Frank M. Dowling was re elected clerk unanimously. Rules for 1903 were adopted and Welch and Worcester named to the accounts committee. Continued on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
James I. Miskella
Casey
David Chase
George Bowers
C. Arthur Abbott
James B. Conlon
Patrick Conlon
Joseph St. Gillow
Messrs. Burns
Molloy
Huntington Hall
High School Officers’ Association
Wm. B. Moffatt
Orville W. Peabody
Common Council
Adams
Dodge
Hayes
Braden
Timothy I. Donohoe
Cecil L. Adams
John J. Pinder
Roche
Fontaine
Adamson
Frank M. Dowling
Patrick F. Welch
Charles H. Worcester
Committee On
Welch
Worcester
Alderman Simmons Dies After Acceptance Speech
Alderman Emanuel L. Simmons collapsed and died in the Woonsocket aldermanic chamber immediately after delivering his acceptance speech for the presidency of the board. He had just been elected president and expired in his seat during the ceremony in Woonsocket, R. I. on January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket Board
Woonsocket, R. L
Emanuel L. Simmons
Aldermanic Chamber
Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Forms For Amateu r Music
The Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, a 35 member amateur group, organized yesterday to promote good music among members. Emile C. Lavigneur named director with concerts planned. Rehearsals set for Sundays at Barristers' hall. Officers elected: President Fred Lawson, Secretary Nelson Smith Wilcox, Treasurer F. T. Massey, Exec. Committee Arthur Sundbury George Mevis Miss Delia Wright Miss McLean Librarian Henry Lavigueur Assistant Librarian James Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra
Emile C. Lavigneur
Fred Lawson
Nelson Smith Wilcox
F. T. Massey
Arthur Sundbury
George Mevis
Delia Wright
Miss McLean
Henry Lavigueur
James Johnson
Small sum found between Nesmith and Chestnut streets
A small sum of money was found between Nesmith and Chestnut streets. The finder asks the owner to call at 83 Chestnut street. Also a wanted advertisement from Sawyer Carriage Co seeking a blacksmith for light and heavy repair work with steady work, apply at 16 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesmith and
Chestnut Streets
Chestnut Street
January Sale Highlights On Men’s Underwear Reductions
During the January Sale many lines of Men's Underwear are reduced, especially broken lines. Fine Cashmere Ribbed Shirts and Drawers in flesh blue and mercerized stripes, once 100 and 1.50, drop to 79 3/4c. Natural Wool and Camel Hair shirts and drawers, previously 75c, now 58c. The 50c Fleeces and Jersey ribbed garments fall to 38c, with some odd sizes at 25c.
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John J. MacAndrews
State Farm
Mary J. Bailey
Leonard Reed
Michael Kilty
Charles J. Brady
George Lewis
Bridgewater
Alexander Raycroft
Catherine Adue
William F. Carpenter
Fred E. McMonigle
Edward
Morse
Mary Cronin
John Bryan
Rapriel Asdourian
William Breen
Hugh Riley
Conlan
Sec
J. B. Casey
James Gallagher
R. J. McCluskey
George Burns
David Gerow
J. G. Hill
Charles E. Howe
NEW City Council
Chas. E. Howe
J. E Miskella
Cecil Adams
L. A. Derby
J. F. Miskella
C. H. Molloy
Hael
Grime of
Bill Devery
Big Chief
Chelsea Court Room
BIG Steel Mill
Eastern Company
Brother
Alderman
Merrimack
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