Alibi Conflicts in East Boston Shanahan Case
The narrative details alibis for Benedict Shanahan and statements from Alfred Shanahan about the fatal Friday. Witnesses trace Benedict's movements from March 20 to March 27 and describe Benedict’s brother John Shanahan and Patrick Sweeney in Maynard, with Sweeney recalling past ties to the area and Bennet’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanahan
East Boston
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Shanahan collapse follows Mills interrogation
John Shanahan breaks down twice during questions after Benedict Shanahan visits his Boston brother at the Assabett mills. The two brothers spent three hours alone, then Benedict sailed for Boston on Friday after a brief stopover at their Maynard home. Letters from Ben are examined showing two writers, one left handed, one by a hospital neighbor. Police note many questions remain about Ben's influence on John before the fatal events.
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Patrick Sweeney
Shanahan
Maynard
John Shanahan
Benedict
Sweeney
Assabet Mills
Ferryland
N. F
Ben
Annie Mullins
Katie Neville
Annie
South Boston
John
Benedict Shanahan
Boston
McKinley Street
Catherine
Ellen
Assabett Mills
The
Marine Hospital
Chelsea
Ben Shanahan
William Capstick
Gloucester
Mrs. Shanahan
Raymond
Ellen Allen
Sylvester
Brother’s movements probe in wake of Annie Mullins case
A Boston inquiry records John Shanahan recalling Christmas visits, recent travels and lodging history for his brother. He mentions East Boston Everett street with a possible Powers connection and notes three hours at the mill with no mention of Annie Mullins. He hints at more but remains guarded.
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Sylvester
Raymond
Ella M. Allen
Boston
Annie Mullins
Shanahan
Everett Street
Powers
Maynard
Boston Clinic
Frank Rice
Quequechan St
Fall River
Mass
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Spring Blood Health
Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to purify and revitalize the blood, curing spring humors and eruptions, clearing the complexion, increasing appetite, aiding digestion, and restoring vigor. The ad cites over 40,000 testimonials and states the medicine is sold by druggists everywhere and prepared by C. J. Hood Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Hood
C. J. Hood Co
Lowell, Masa
Of Interest To Fat People Fat Loss Remedy Advertisement
An advertisement touts a simple fat loss formula claiming reliable authority. It prescribes Lexonican with Buckthorn Bark extract and Simple Syrup, claiming it builds muscle and reduces fat without diet or exercise and has no danger of weakness. It asserts wide availability at leading drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Cancer Cure Claim Attracts Home Treatment
A sensational ad claims a doctor has found a guaranteed cure for cancer with 10 to 20 day results. It promotes home treatment and invites readers to request free information from Dr. Curry Cancer Cure Co at Curry Sanitarium Lebanon Ohio, stressing confidentiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Curry Cancer Cure Co
Curry Sanitarium
Ohio
E. W. Ramsey
Paris-Di Blasi Marriage Notice in City Records
James Fallon Justice of the Peace officiated a marriage between Jon Paris and Elizabeth Di Blast on April 8 in the city records.
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Paris—Di Blasi
James ©. Fallon
Justice of the Peace
Jon Paris
Elizabeth di Blast
Obituaries and Funerals Readied Across Boston Area
Notices announce multiple funerals and memorial services including Bergin of Everett at Immaculate Conception Church and Lockhart of Cambridge, with service times and addresses. Also listed are OLeary of Roslindale, Smith of East Boston, and Fitzgerald of Roxbury with church ceremonies and wake details.
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Bergin
Everett
Jane
Patrick Bergin
Parker Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Lockhart
Cambridge
Albert BE. Lockhart
Highland Avenue
O'Leary
Roslindale
Joseph H
Dennis J
Teresa J. O'Leary
Landrey
Washington Street
Smith
East Boston
Joseph J
Hanora Smith
Desmond
North End
Uwanora Smith
Haynes Street
Boston
Church of the Assumption
Unclear confrontation ends with accidental gunfire
In a tense moment John challenged to draw first. Both men had guns in back pockets. John drew first and fired. I followed and shot by accident. John set his gun on the table and left into the entryway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Sylvester
John
King’s Collapse Amidst Investor Betrayals and Bankruptcy Hopes
The article recounts King’s large scale, legitimate stock dealings, losses from the panic, and heavy write downs at the Tribune and Alton Manufacturing. It notes backers still offer support while some associates turn against him. No bankruptcy schedule has been filed yet, with possible settlement of bankruptcy and criminal actions anticipated.
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King
King-Crowther Company
Woolen Preferred
King's
the Tribune
Alton Manufacturing Company
Sandwich
New York
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the Post
Chum
Rhodes Bros
Frank A. Sylvester
Charles M. Raymond
Mrs. Allen
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G. Frederick Whelpley
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Dugan
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Home Medical Adviser
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Rhodes St
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R. I
Boston Clinic, Inc
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