Tragedy in Holyoke Aims Family Sorrow and Death
Peter McGurrin 21 a Holyoke post office clerk shot his 16 year old sister Mary and his aunt Miss Sarah Cassidy then killed himself. He left a note about $200 for burial expenses and said he had not slept for a week. The sister is in critical condition. the aunt is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Peter McGurrin
Mary
Sarah Cassidy
McGurrin
Gurrin
Miss McGurrin
Rutland Hospital
Boston Greeks Mark 82d Independence Anniversary Parade
The Greeks of Boston held the 82nd anniversary celebration with religious services at 18 Kneeland street and a parade through Washington Tremont and Hollis streets. More than 600 participants from Boston, Lowell, and Nashua joined gatherings at 786 Washington street with Greek societies, veterans, and a reunion at Sacred Pan Hellenic Society. The event featured speeches honoring liberty and Greece's 1821 struggle with references to Byron and classical imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Greece
Lowell
Nashua
N. H
Kneeland Street
Peter Flampoles
Nic Yeanacakos
Evangelos Bourgerelis
Panitision
Allobeohtica
Washington, School
Tremont
Hollis Streets
Washington Street
Evgenes
Athens
Sacred Pan Hellenic Society
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Washington
McKinley
Turkey
England
Lord Byron
East Boston Tunnel Talk Given in Central Hall
In East Boston last evening, George G. Crocker chairman of the Boston Transit Commission, spoke before the Home Club on the East Boston tunnel and presented an illustrated address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hall
East Boston
George G. Crocker
Boston Transit Commission
East Boston Tunnel
Stoneham Girl Found Dead in Stoneham
Stoneham April 7 Miss Blanche Evelyn Chapman 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas W Chapman was found dead in her bed this morning. She lived with her sister Mrs Harry H Gove of Summer street while employed in Stoneham. Her parents reside in Everett and the mother was visiting when the death was discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneham
Blanche Evelyn Chapman
Thomas W. Chapman
Everett
Harry H. Gove
Summer Street
Dishonest Naval Officer Taken to Charlestown
Chief Commissary George H. Edds of the training station was found guilty of accepting commissions from merchants and sent to the Charlestown navy yard for a one year sentence. He departed handcuffed to a marine private with a sergeant in charge. Friends circulate a petition urging Navy Secretary to modify the retirement pay ban. His health is described as precarious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
George H. Edds
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Secretary of the Navy
Pennell inquest to reopen Burdick murder saga inquest
Buffalo April 7 The Pennell inquest set for next Friday before Judge Murphy will resemble a reopening of the Burdick murder inquiry rather than a simple cause of death review. District Attorney Coatsworth will subpoena Pennell’s administrator brother and close associate to testify and produce papers on Burdick’s case and Pennell’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Arthur F. Pennell
Murphy
Burdick
Pennell
Geires
Coatsworth
Suboena
Frederick Pennell
Thomas Penny
Wallace Thayer
Arthur R. Pennell
Edwin L. Burdick
Equitable Life Insurance Company
W. C. Whitney
Equitable
Penny
Thayer
Mr. Coatsworth
Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Alli
Mr. Penney
J. Frederick Pennell
Mr. Hartzell
Morphine Habit From the St James Society Offer
Colonel Daniel Dean recounts recovery from morphine addiction after treatment by the St James Society and its physician. The letter promotes a free trial treatment and invites letters for information, noting the offer appears in the Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Dean
South
St. James Society
Broadway
N. Y
New York
Boston Post
Essex court asked to rule on Spiritualism's influence in a sick man
In Salem April 7 the Essex county courts hear a bill of complaint filed by Albert H Caldwell administrator Addie J Caldwell and Sarah J Caldwell against Tacindia J Higgins of Chelsea. They allege George A Caldwell 80 of Lynn was ill in Lynn Hospital Feb 1 25 1903 under opiate influence and deeded Clark street Lynn property to Higgins due to Higgins as a medium unduly influencing the dying man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Essex County
George A. Caldwell
Lynn
Albert H. Caldwell
Addie J. Caldwell
Sarah J. Caldwell
Tacindia J. Higgins
Chelsea
Lynn Hospital
Clark Street
Lucindia J. Higgins
Caldwell
Higgins
Myrick and Campbell in Ward 9 Suit Over Debt
James W. H. Myrick, chair of Ward 9 Republican committee, sues Deputy Sheriff William W. Campbell for 1840 claiming loans during 1900 01. Judge Sheldon in Superior Court suggested referring the case to an auditor after defense hinted at political ties and questioned loan evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. H. Myrick
Republican Committee
Ward 9
William W. Campbell
Mr. Myrick
Bill Campbell
Campbell
Jesse M. Gove
Hart
Ward Committee
Superior Court
Sheldon
Myrick
Mr. Campbell
Lawrence Destroyer Turned Over to Government
The torpedo destroyer Lawrence was yesterday turned over to the government by the K'ore River company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
K’ore River Company
Peruna Endorsed by Congressman for Stomach Catarrh Cure
In Washington D C Congressman Charles W Thompson of the Fifth Alabama District extols Peruna for catarrhal indigestion noting the remedy cures the stomach inflammation first and ends dyspepsia. He warns against artificial digestion and urges a short Peruna course backed by authorities and notable supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Thompson
Congress
Alabama
Washington, D. C
Peruna Praised by Congress and Officials Nationwide
Prominent figures across the United States endorse Peruna with over fifty National Congress members citing personal use or benefit. Governors, mayors, generals, admirals, and consuls join in praise, while thousands in everyday life rely on it as a family medicine. Send for a free testimonials book.
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Orrine
Thos
C. Easton
D.C
Capitol St
Washington, D. C
Orrine CO
Pope Building
H. A. Jaynes & Co., Inc
Washington St
Hanover
Jaynes & Chapin CO
Summer St
E. F. Jaynes & Co., Ince
Warrenton
United States
Our
National Congress
Major George S. Evans Dead in Cambridge
George S. Evans longtime Cambridge resident and chief United States post office inspector for New England died at home of influenza. Born in Cardigan Wales on September 4 1841 he lived most of his life in Cambridge and worked at Riverside Press before rising to post office inspector in 1897. He belonged to Cambridge G A R Post 30 and held its offices as well as department commander.
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George S. Evans
United States Post Office
New England
Massachusetts
Grand Army
Cambridge
Cardigan
Wales
Riverside Press
McKinley
Cleveland
Civil War Veteran Bavans Built Printing Office and Rail Mail Career
The veteran served three years in the Fifty sixth Massachusetts Regiment rising to sergeant in Company I. He ran a printing office at General Burnside's Ninth Army Corps headquarters during winter quarters and did field printing. In 1873 he joined the United States railway mail service, advancing to chief clerk before resigning for political reasons to return to his trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifty-Sixth
Massachusetts
Remarkable One Day Cure Claim For Catarrhal Powder
Mrs. O. C. Burt of 26 Broadway New York reports dramatic relief after one day of using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder saying it worked like magic and relieved her chronic pain with this readily available remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Burt
Broadway
New York
Obituary of Dr Edgar Perry Dies at Home
Dr Edgar Perry of 1120 Boylston Street died suddenly at his home yesterday from a paralytic shock. Born in Rehoboth on October 19 1855 he leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services by Rev Edward S Tead will be held at 1120 Boylston Street at 11 o'clock Thursday morning with interment at Briggsville Cemetery Rehoboth where six generations of the doctor's family are buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Perry
Boylston Street
Perry
Rehoboth
Edward S. Tead
Briggsville Cemetery
Funeral of M. H. Shea in Jamaica Plain
The funeral of Michael H. Shea was held at Church of St. Thomas Aquinas in Jamaica Plain. A solemn high requiem was sung by Mer James Magennis with Rev. James McCafferty deacon and Rev. Mark Madden sub-deacon. Pallbearers were cousins including John A. Kelcher and Dennis McGillicuddy. Hagles and Elks sent representatives. Interment followed at Mt Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael H. Shea
St. Thomas Aquinas
Jamaica Plain
Mer. James Magennis
James McCafferty
Mark Madden
Thomas BE
Clifford
John A. Kelcher
William H. Shea
Dennis McGillicuddy
John McHugh
George Reagan
Jeremiah Murphy
The
Hagles and the Elks
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Father Claims Miss Alexander’s Pocketbook After Tragic Jump
Leon ard B. Alexander of Cambridge reported the missing pocketbook and umbrella of his daughter Marion E. after she jumped from the Portland steamer Governor Dingley near Boston. Waiters describe her quiet exit as she walked to the deck and vanished into the sea. the harbor police continue the search for the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Dingley
Boston
Leonard B. Alexander
Cambridge
Marion E
Sergeant Alexander
Charles Taylor
Miss Alexander
William Bowman
Peruna Praised By Congressman Botkin In Letter
A letter to Dr. Hartman from Congressman Botkin of Kansas extols Peruna and Manalin for catarrh and stomach troubles. He reports relief after limited use and expects a permanent cure, calling Peruna a wonderful remedy. Other testimonials from Newark and Jersey City residents cite weighed gains and improved health after using Peruna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Botkin
Kansas
Peruna
Manalin
Washington
D. Botkin
Margaret J.moore
Garside Street
Newark
N. J
Edward E. Conn
Woodward Street
Jersey City
Dr. Hartman
Ae Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Aged Mrs Barnes Found In Miserable New Jersey Home
Mrs Louise Pierce Barnes once of West Newton, missing since her marriage to a young doctor, was found in a derelict Santa Monica dwelling with only a painter named Barnes present. Counsel W M Noble reports the discovery and teases upcoming court issues. He condemns those who contrived the woman’s plight.
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Co. UW. Barnes
Louise Pierce
West Newton
W. M. Noble
Santa Monica
Cal
Barnes
Newton
Newburg
N. Y
Noble
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Purdy
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Cor
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