Boy Dies From Blow In Prize Ring In Passaic
Gilbert Trehou died in Passaic New Jersey after a solar plexus blow in a boys prize fight last Tuesday. He had been unconscious since being removed from the ring and taken to a hospital. Frank Keizer, named as the other principal, is missing and possibly fled to Canada. Henry Knockstedt, a ring referee and local Sunday school superintendent, was arrested and released on $500 bail.
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Passaic
N. J
Gilbert Trehou
Frank Keizer
Canada
Henry Knockstedt
Easter Day Prize Fight FATAL in Passaic High Scene
Two 19 year old Passaic High School pupils Trehon and Keizer fought a makeshift prize bout behind an oil tank. In the seventh round Keizer struck a jaw blow then a body punch felled Trehon who died after being carried to a hospital.
Open Science Schools Tomorrow In Boston Parishes
Archbishop O Connell backed initiative to open a Catholic social questions school for workers with lectures at St. Augustine s Hall South Boston Washington Street Catholic Union Hall and St Joseph s St Columbkilles parishes Speakers include Fr Maley Jerome Burke David Goldstein and others The program aims to help workers grasp social science basics and value Catholic teaching amid rising labor unrest and strikes.
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Q O’connell
Boston
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South Boston
Mer
Edward F. McSweeney
St. Columbkille’s
Brighton
St. Columbkille
Mortimer E. Twomey
St. Eulalia’s Church
Thomas A. Mullen
Bar Association of Boston Holds 20th Annual Meeting
The 20th annual Bar Association of Boston gathering at the Somerset drew about 200 attendees with speakers from Montreal Maryland and other states. Moorfield Storey presided and introduced Chief Justice Henry L. Sheldon who warned that lawyers must face a severe test as courts are attacked by Taft Gompers and others. Other speakers included Henry J. Eliot Charles Libby Maryland Judge Charles McIntyre and Judge Robert Grant.
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Charles Libby
Portland
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Proftate Court
Seek Stolen Money Linked to Southbridge Bank Probe
A legislative committee investigating Southbridge Savings bank seeks about half a million dollars believed in the hands of allies of defaulter Treasurer John Hall. State police search brokerage houses on State Street for further evidence of Hall’s financial dealings. The panel notes a precedent in the Felker case allowing recovery from firms that cash checks signed with his treasurer title. Hearings indicate Hall signed such checks. The committee aims to uncover tangible securities Hall left in Southbridge, with one member estimating several hundred thousand dollars exist.
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Auto crash destroys Beacon Street fence at Boston Common
A large automobile belonging to Pierce Brothers of Waltham smashed along the Beacon Street side of Boston Common last night at 10 o'clock. The car struck and wrecked a section of the iron fence near Frog Pond as pedestrians hurried aside. The chauffeur and passengers escaped injury.
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Kreisler and Converse on Symphony Programme
The 21st public rehearsal by the Symphony Orchestra in Symphony Hall featured Fritz Kreisler performing the Tschai kowsky violin concerto. Frederick Converse's Endymion's Narrative led the program, followed by Elgar's Enigma variations. The review notes Converse's rapid development and praises Kreisler's superb performance and the orchestra's handling of the music. Next week Liszt's Faust Symphony will be performed.
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Converse
Endymion
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Taanslick
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Liszt
Faust
Fire destroys Emmons Brothers hat factory in Haverhill
A four story Bradford district hat factory in Haverhill with 490 by 150 feet was gutted late tonight causing about 10000 dollars in losses and leaving 500 workers jobless. The fire started on the fourth floor around 1030 pm and was noticed by a passing freight crew. Residents in nearby corporation housing fled to the streets with belongings as fear of wider destruction grew.
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Haverhill
April
Femmons Brothers
Bradford
Mayor Approves Heating Contract for Lincoln School
Mayor Fitzgerald approved the School House Commission award to Huey Brothers for heating and ventilating the proposed Abraham Lincoln School. The Finance Commission opposed the decision, noting Huey Brothers were the second lowest bidders and citing concerns about the lowest bid from a small firm with limited assets.
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Vahey Not Going With Drawn From Governor Race
James H. Vahey will not withdraw from the Democratic nomination race for governor unless persuaded there is greater demand for another candidate. He plans to issue a formal statement today outlining his position.
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James H. Vahey
Vahey Seeks Democratic Consensus on Governor Choice
Mr Vahey says his aim is not to wreck the Democratic party by opposing Congressman elect Eugene N Foss or any candidate. He claims no other party nominee can win without his support and notes Mayor Fitzgerald shifted position on the gubernatorial issue after re election. The Governor candidate favors a statewide conference with Democratic leaders to decide who should be the party nominee.
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Democratic Party
Eugene N. Foss
Fitzgerald
Post
Hopkins Attacks Wilson With Harsh Agriculture Critique
Professor Cyryl G. Hopkins of the University of Illinois labeled Secretary Wilson's agricultural teachings as damnable and unscientific in an address at the City Club in Chicago. He cited quotes claiming soils already hold enough plant food to sustain yields and warned farmers about soil depletion, contrasting Maryland abandoned farms with low phosphorus to Illinois soils valued at over 200 dollars per acre containing over 200 pounds of phosphorus.
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University of Illinois Today
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Taft Defeats Sherman In Chevy Chase Golf Match
President Taft outplayed Vice President Sherman at the Chevy Chase Club. Taft wore a white sweater and behind the head hat finishing with a dramatic drive to the home green to secure victory.
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Taft
Sherman
Chevy Chase Club
Two Men Buried as Earth Falls in Roxbury Trench
Two workers in Roxbury were buried by a ton of earth in separate South Huntington avenue trenches. One man, Jeremiah Messero, 43, of 96 Burrill Street, died at City Hospital at 6 pm. the other is reported in critical condition.
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Jeremiah Messero
Burrill Street
City Hospital
Huntington Avenue
Sewer Worker Crushed at Shawmut Avenue Fatal
Timothy Carney, 70, of 79 Heath Street, an employee of the sewer department, was buried by earth and stones at Shawmut avenue near Ruggles street while working at the bottom of an excavation. He was dug out and rushed to City Hospital with a fractured skull and was unconscious at extraction and remained so until his death.
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Sewer Department
Shawmut Avenue
Ruggles Street
Funeral for Parker H. Litchfield City Treasurer
Funeral services for Parker H. Litchfield aged the oldest city treasurer in years and service in the State were held this afternoon at the First University Church.
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Parker H. Litchfield
First University Church
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