Ex convict accuses Charlestown prison abuses in affidavit
Dr G W Galvin claims systemic brutality at Charlestown State Prison. An affidavit from Horatio G Day alleges brutal solitary confinement, coerced “sick” marks for hospital access, and beatings by officers. Day describes transfers to Bridgewater, neglect on deaths, and lack of contact with authorities or family during solitary.
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Charlestown State Prison
G. W. Galvin
Charlestown
Dr. Galvin
Horatio G. Day
Allen
Richard Curry
Curry
Bridgewater
Mashpee
Toby
Bridges
Board of Prison Commissioners
Feeley Found Hurt in Fight
After an all night police search for Patrick Feeley who was spirited away after a severe street fight yesterday morning he was located by Patrolman Gleavey in a house near Dover and Washington streets. He had a bad scalp wound and said he was assaulted by an unknown person. Police of Division 5 think they have the assailant under arrest, Joseph J Gallagher known as Reddy.
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Patrick Feeley
Gleavey
Dover
Washington Streets
Division 5
Joseph J. Gallagher
Reddy
Your Store Without Limits Emphasizes Broad Plans
The message promotes ongoing value and confidence, inviting customers to view the store as a reliable, long term source for maximum buying power and consistent satisfaction beyond today’s purchases.
Merchants Discuss Freight Hours at Boston Meeting
At the Hotel Somerset Boston's leading businessmen convened to coordinate freight handling at steamboat and railroad terminals. W R P Bird Edward B Wilson and W A Hopkins organized the talks. A key topic was regulating freight house closing times with many merchants seeking 6 p.m. receipt hours for Charlestown and other points.
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Somerset
Boston
William RP. Bird
Associated Board of Trade
Edward B. Wilson
Merchants’ Association
William A. Hopkins
Charlestown
Young Men's Sack Suits Twenty Dollars
The public seeks value from trusted houses with pure wool goods. A Shuman & Company at Shuman Corner offers Young Men's Sack Suits at Twenty Dollars this season in single and double-breasted styles. Garments carry the maker’s full name on etiquette.
Hounds in Manhunt for Arthur Russell
The State police join the manhunt for Arthur Russell a Newbury farm hand suspected of assaulting Deacon George F Little his father in law at the Deacons home. Russell may be hiding on Plum Island and faces warrants for breaking and entering and larceny from the Williston house. Police and citizens pursue leads.
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Newbury
Arthur Russell
George F. Little
Russell
Plum Island
Lunt
Newburyport
Williston House
George F., Little
Search for Russell Continues on Island After Sightings
Fugitive Russell was seen near the Pettingill estate around 9 am. William Hart and Sheriff Lunt alerted Newburyport police. City Marshal Ayers and Captain Creeden joined locals to chase toward the island. Tomorrow a thorough hunt will cover the island with help from farmers and hounds.
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Pettingill
William Hart
Lunt
Newbury
Newburyport
Ayers
Creeden
Russell
Deacon Little
Bean Assault At Canterbury Street Investigated
Police at Station 13 seek the assailant who attacked Mrs. Abbie Bean at her Canterbury street home Wednesday morning. Initial suspects, a local youth and later an Italian laborer, were cleared. Mrs. Bean, now improving, clarifies the assailant spoke fluent English with soft hands.
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Station 13
Abbie Bean
Canterbury Street
Bean House
Malden Car Hits Buggy Injuring Melrose Woman
Malden April 7 A buggy carrying James Cassell and Mrs Cecilia Farnum of Melrose was struck by an electric vehicle on Salem Street shortly after 7 this evening. The carriage was demolished and both occupants were thrown out.
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Malden
James Cassell
Cecilia Farnum
Melrose
Salem Street
City council approves funding bill after heated session
After a two hour debate the Common Council passed the appropriation bill from the Board of Aldermen. East Boston councilors urged delays to aid the East Boston tunnel relief. President Dolan and several members argued the bill's necessity to avoid personnel cuts. Councilman Newton quoted department heads warning of 300 to 400 city employee firings if the measure failed. The chamber suspended rules 53 to 16, final tally 60 to 11 with Carter the sole Democrat voting no.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
McDermott
Carter
Harrington
Crowley
East
Boston
Dolan
East Boston
Newton
Ward 13
Hourin
Ward 722
Roach Honored for Capturing Desperate Burglar
Edward E. Roach Jamaica Plain undertaker received congratulations after detaining George J. Summers, a noted burglar, at 1238 Centre Street. Roach described chasing, subduing, and restraining the man until police arrived in the early hours.
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Edward E. Roach
Jamaica Plain
Centre Street
George J. Summers
Mr. Roach
Gray
Recount Today At Faneuil Hall In Four Wards
Election commissioners will conduct a recount today at Faneuil Hall of votes cast in four wards from the Republican caucuses held Tuesday evening last.
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Faneuil Hall
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