Big Money Suit Nears End in Spaulding Estate Case
In Boston Supreme Court Judge Knowlton hears the Bradford suits seeking 106000 damages over alleged will contracts to leave 50000 to Mrs Marie Bradford and 25000 to Charles Bradford. Defense key testimony portrays Spaulding relatives as content. trial resumes with lawyers for plaintiffs and defendant present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Knowlton
Marie D. Bradford
Charles A. Bradford
Levi Wallace
John Spaulding
Bradford
Charles Bradford
Lotta D. Bradford
Hamilton
Spaulding
Mr. Wallace
Baker
William W. Russell
Townsend
Judge Spaulding
Charles W. Gault
Washington Street
Bradfords
Angry Firemen Refuse To Recognize New Chief Engineer
Onsd at April 9 a rift hits the fire department as William Whitwell is elected chief engineer replacing Frank Harrison yet his suffragist peers refuse to acknowledge him. Fred Nye declines as soon as ballots were counted. Lot Hawes resigns along with the fire police and Hose Company 2 officials resign en masse. Hose Company 1 plans an annual meeting with 60 percent set to resign and some even surrender their keys. Several hook and ladder members will resign Friday leaving the department crippled and unable to raise volunteers to man apparatus if a fire occurs. Other officers elected include Arthur B. Hammond clerk William Guffin treasurer Nelson Huckins Jr Wallace Smalley George Rowlock prudential committee Clarence Stuart Whitwell and Walace Smalley auditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
William Whitwell
Frank Harrison
Fred Nye
Lot Hawes
Hose Company 2
Hose Company 1
Hook and Ladder Company
Arthur B. Hammond
William Guffin
Nelson Huckins, Jr
Wallace
Japanese Seamen Massacred by Corean Rebels in Corea
Reports from Corea say 24 Japanese fishermen landed at Phong Hak were attacked by Corean rebels in overwhelming numbers. Fifteen were killed and the rest wounded, barely escaping by swinging to their junk. Assassinations of Japanese spread across Corean provinces amid rumors of Russian travelers fomenting anti Japanese sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Corea State
Phong Hak
Corean
Collision in Upper Harbor Involves Ben Franklin and Arthur Clifford
Early yesterday morning a collision occurred in mid stream between the ferryboat Ben Franklin on the South ferry and the two masted schooner Arthur Clifford of Bucksport from Winter port. The Arthur Clifford towed by the tug Resolute bound for Morrison's wharf, West Boston, and the Ben Franklin were miscommunicating signals when they connected. The schooner's jibboom punched a foot square hole in the ferryboat's side near the men's cabin but no injuries occurred. The jibboom was broken off and no other damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Harbor
Ben Franklin
King
Arthur Clifford
Bucksport
Delano
Winterport
Resolute
Morrison’s Wharf
West Boston
East Boston
Bridgeport minister replies to actress slander suit
The Rev. Joseph Pullman of the First M E Church filed his answer to a $25,000 slander suit by Mlle. Jane May. He says he had no knowledge she was an actress or married, denies calling her a low bright swell courtesan, and asserts his remark on Miss Pygmalion was in good faith while performing his ministerial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Joseph Pullman
M. E
Mlle
Jane May
Langdon Freed After Grand Jury Detention
Samuel P. Langdon, held on suspicion in the death of Annie J. Mc Grath, was discharged from custody as the Commonwealth abandoned the case due to lack of evidence. The decision ends the investigation without charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Samuel P. Langdon
Annie J. McGrath
Commonwealth
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Boston Testimony
An advertisement argues backache stems from kidney problems and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills. D H Willett of Boston recounts cold-related back pain eased after using the pills, praising their effect and endorsing them for future troubles. Sold by local dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U S sole agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Boston
D. H. Willett
Fairbury St
Harrison Ave
General Electric Co
Roxbury
Bradbury’s
Washington St
Doan
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Clansmen Dance in Odd Fellows Hall Boston
A thousand attendees joined a Scottish night with McKenzie McKie Stewart and Cameron clans. Highland dancing by Sutcliffe, Balmoral Choir tenor Fulton and guests entertained before a midnight supper. D W McDonald presided with Peter Kerr and clan chiefs on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
McDonalds
Boston
McKenzie
City
Farquharson
South Boston
Stewart
Charlestown
Cameron
Sutcliffe
Fulton
Balmoral Choir
America
Walter C. David
Miss Mack
Mr. Spiers
D. W. McDonald
Massachusetts
Peter Kerr
Order of
Allan G. McLean
Clan
William McLean
George MacAulay
A. C. McLennan
Clan McKenzie
A. C. McLean
William Bremer
Venezuela Reports Boundary Papers Translation Delay
Washington April 9 Mr Mallette Prevost conferred with Minister Andrade at the Venezuelan legation regarding translating and printing documents on the boundary dispute with British Guiana. Translation and printing have not yet been completed, delaying formal presentation to the commission. The three folio volumes total 1000 to 1200 pages and the translation will take several weeks to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mallette- Prevost
Andrade
Venezuela
British Guiana
Electric Car Almost Run Down at Malden Crossing
West End conductor Waitt on trolley 699 from Boston narrowly avoided a collision at Pleasant street crossing on the Boston and Maine line in Malden. As the bell rang and gates dropped, a train appeared, crashing into the trolley bonnet and nearly killing the motorman, with passengers unaware of the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Waitt
Boston
Pleasant Street
Boston & Maine
Malden
Man Attempts Suicide at Dover Street Lodging House
John G. Ross aged 28 attempted to shoot himself twice in the head with a .22 revolver at a lodging house on Dover Street noon yesterday. He was removed to City Hospital for bullet extraction and later sent to the Tombs for confinement as insane. Dr Jelly to examine him today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Ross
Dover Street
Jelly
Bicycle Crash Injures Allston Man at Back Bay Park
Charles B. Brown 21 of 90 Hingham Street Allston was thrown from his bicycle in Back Bay Park last night and needed removal to City Hospital after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Brown
Hingham Street
Allston
Back Bay Park
City Hospital
Wool Theft Arrest in City Larceny Case Unfolds
John McGahan aged 40 of 158 Endicott street was arrested by Patrolman McLaughlin of Station 1. He faces larceny charges for stealing two bales of wool valued at 120 dollars from Brown & Adams located at 219 Federal street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGahan
Endicott Street
McLaughlin
McGahan
Brown & Adams
Federal St
Life saving station bill moved near Hampton New Hampshire
The Senate commerce committee today favorably reported a bill establishing a life saving station near Hampton New Hampshire. The measure reflects efforts to improve maritime rescue capabilities along the New England coast and adds support from committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
W. H. Washington
Senate Commerce Committee Today
N. H
Boston Legislature Eyes Aldermanic Districts Split
A long session summary notes postponement on Boston aldermanic district changes and house of correction plans for Suffolk county. It covers Senate votes on school superintendents, women and minor labor hours, caucus holding, marriage literacy requirements, and adjournment timing, plus highway funding, county seat moves, and railroad grade changes in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Roe
Worcester
Commonwealth
Corbett
Boston
Lomasney
House
Rourke
House of Correction
Suffolk County
Quincy
Committee On Prisons
Duke’s County
Edgartown
Tisbury
Sam Mitchell
Colonel Young
Springfield
George
Haverhill
Committee On Ways and Means
Committee On Roads and Bridges
Messrs
J. H. Mellen
Gallivan
Bouve
Hingham
Weymouth
Fitchburg
Providence
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
Rum Trade Opens in Five Gallon Sales Under Raines Bill
Prohibitionists across New York react to the Raines measure which apparently relaxes local option rules. Albany reports indicate districts with local option will permit liquor sales in quantities exceeding five gallons, effectively creating free trade in rum beyond the five gallon limit. The trafficking clause also allows clubs to challenge the provisions, defining liquor to include distilled spirits wine fermented and malt liquors. An association is any two or more persons not incorporated nor forming a partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raines
Albany
Mohegan launches at Roach's yard in Chester
The Mohegan, second iron steamer for New London Steamboat Company in connection with Central Vermont, was launched at Roach's shipyard in Chester. Boiler installation began immediately. It is a sister ship to the Mohawk, launched a month earlier, and both will carry freight from Central Vermont's terminus to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Penn
Roach
New London Steamboat Company
Central Vermont Railroad
Mohegan
Central Vermont
New York
Whitney visit stirs talk but seen as bronchitis visit
In Washington on April 9 a rumor spread about ex Secretary Whitney’s arrival. He is staying at the Arlington and has been visited by Secretary Lamont. Whitney plans to visit the White House for bronchitis and says he will not seek the Chicago nomination, and Cleveland shares that view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whitney
Arlington
Lamont
White House
Chicago
Cleveland
Amalgamated Street Railway Strike Called Off
In New York on April 9 a threatened strike by the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees appears to be cancelled. The dispute centered on rehiring ten men discharged by the Metropolitan Street Railway Company. A meeting of association officers on Lexington Avenue yielded no significant action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Lexington Avenue
Break-In At Waterloo Targets Post Office and Homes
Late last night unknown burglars raided the Concord area targets including the post office the grocery store of R H Gage and summer homes of Rev John C Ayer of Brooklyn NY and Senator William E Chandler at Waterloo NH substantial property was stolen with some recovered near a neighboring bridge Senator Chandler was notified and will offer a reward if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
R. H. Gage
John C. Ayer
Brooklyn
N. Y
William E. Chandler
Waterloo
Chandler
Maybrick Case Information Request In House
Washington April 9 A resolution was adopted asking the Secretary of State to furnish the House with any information the department may have regarding the Mrs Maybrick case. She is imprisoned in England for poisoning her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of State
The
House
Department
Maybrick
England
Wringer and carpet sweeper shop advertises repairs
The American Wringer Company offers all kinds of wringers and self carpet sweepers with repair service and delivery at no extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway
Corni
Boston
After George Gould St Louis April 9
Zella Nicolaus and Al Riniman pursue George J. Gould after his arrival with railroad men in St. Louis. They seek to revive a $40,000 check matter, pursue him through hotels and Missouri Pacific HQ, and plan to meet Governor Johnson to consider legal action. Gould departs on a special train from Union Station around 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, Jr
Zella Nicolaus
George J. Gould
Zella
al Rinniman
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Soicitor Cochran
al Rahman
Charles P. Johnson
Johnson
Goule
Gould
Union Station
Smoking parlors defended by Boston letter writer Tony Dommar
A Boston letter to the Post argues that smoking parlors are misrepresented, tracing their origins to English coffee houses and praising their orderly, refined clientele. The writer contends raids and criticism are unfair, noting many professionals attend, and compares them to respectable venues with legitimate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Boston
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Chat Rouge
Montmartre
Paris
New Yo
South End
Vendome
Young’s
Parker's
North End
United States
Tony Dommar
Avery Street
Two men fined for petty larceny in city court
Robert L. Thomans and John Finnegan were fined by Judge Burke in municipal court for larceny of small packages of tooth powder from drug stores. Each man paid a $20 fine. The offenses occurred at the drug stores of S. A. D. Sheppard and Everett G. Priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Thomans
John Finnegan
Municipal Criminal Court
Burke
S. A. D. Sheppard
Everett G. Priest
Moran suit verdict in train collision case in Dedham session
A jury verdict of 1500 dollars was returned yesterday in the Superior Court before Judge Bond in the case of Nicholas J. Moran versus the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company. The suit claimed personal injuries from a Boston to Dedham train collision in the third jury session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Bond
Nicholas J. Moran
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Boston
Dedham
Debate Over Romanism Roils New England Methodist Meet
Springfield April 9 A heated morning session of the New England Methodist conference featured a clash over Romanism sparked by Rev Dr Byler. A motion to form a three member committee on Romanism sparked strong pro and anti positions with N T Whitaker and Hugh Montgomery named. an amendment to table the motion failed 32 to 27 as Rev J Boyd Brady urged a bold stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New England Methodist Conference
Byler
American University
Pere Marquette
Capitol
Houses of
Congress
N. T. Whitaker
Hugh Montgomery
Foss
J. Boyd Brady
People’s Church of
Boston
Harbor improvements loom as wreck demolition proceeds
Congress has allocated funds for harbor improvements at the port, while wreck removal of the Furness steamer Venetian continues after a pause last December. Towboat work resumed, June to Sarkara sailings noted, and a Defender model is seen in a local window. Hermione undergoes overhaul. Pontiac carries Sicilian fruit and two stowaways face potential removal. Navy plans to target Brinck burn wreck at Fenwick's Island shoal when a suitable vessel is ready. Victor Charlier and Martin Booth travel aboard the Calvin from Antwerp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Furness
George W. Townsend
Rube Stubbs
Lawley
Sarkara
Gloucester
Defender
Commodore Dixon
Commercial Wharf
George W. Frothingham
Leyland Line
Dover Street
Hermione
West Indies
Atlantic Works
Pontiac
Sicily
Alfred C. Krotz
Gottfried Gentner
Willibalt Backer
Germany
Navy Department
Fenwick’s Island Shoal
Brinckburn
Messrs
Victor Charlier
Martin H. Booth
Calvin
Antwerp
Sailor Clings to Wreckage Four Miles South of Fort Pierce
Axel Johnson of the schooner Seminole floated ashore four miles south of Fort Pierce after drifting on wreckage for thirty six hours without food or water. Two companions were washed overboard days earlier. Johnson is badly bruised and very weak after the wreck off the Florida east coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Axel Johnson
Florida
Fort Pierce
Johnson
Watertown Police Chief Receives Mandamus Order
Lawrence J. Ducey, Watertown police chief, whose term ends Friday, had the Supreme Court issue a mandamus on the Watertown Selectmen, ordering them to appear tomorrow morning and placing an injunction against his removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Lawrence J. Ducey
Supreme Court
Seven Die in Basin Pope Mine Fire Tragedy
Basin dispatches report the Pope mine fire extinguished but seven imprisoned miners are dead, with no communication from them. The tragedy ends hopes of survivors as rescue efforts yield only confirmation of fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Front
Basin
Pope
Library Club Meeting In Bridgewater Discusses Club Room
Massachusetts Library Club members from Rhode Island gathered in Bridgewater with President C. R. Bolton of Brookline presiding. Rev. T. F. Wright of Cambridge spoke on The Social Side of the Library and Its Relation to the Public. A committee will decide on a Boston club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
Massachusetts Library Club
Rhode Island
C. R. Bolton
Brookline
T. F. Wright
Cambridge
Boston
Dervish Mohammed Pasha Marries Boston Bride in West End
Rev Joseph Coppinger of St Jos eph s Catholic Church West End performed a ceremony Monday evening marrying Mohammed Pasha the Whirling Dervish of Buffalo Bill s Wild West show to a Boston girl known on the local stage. The bridegroom is described as an Arabian of unusual attainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Coppinger
St. Joseph’s Catholic’s Church
West End
Mohammed Pasha
Dervish
Buffalo Bill
Boston
Forest fires burn near Plymouth and Kingston area
Three fires scorch woodlands near Plymouth with largest blaze by Pembroke. A big fire also rages in Kingston threatening oak and pine stands. A third blaze near Jabez Corner scorches fence lines as smoke drifts across rural fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Pembroke
Kingston
Jabez Corner
Funeral of James Driscoll in Brookline Requiem Mass Held
At St Mary s Church of the Assumption Brookline the funeral for James Driscoll oldest resident featured a requiem high mass celebrated by Rev L J Morris with Rev Father Frawley of Roxbury as deacon. Pallbearers included two grandsons Joseph and James Driscoll and six cousins James Jeremiah Frank Timothy John Driscoll and John Minahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Driscoll
Brookline
St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption
L. J. Morris
Father Frawley
Mission Church
Roxbury
Joseph Driscoll
Jeremiah Driscoll
Frank Driscoll
Timothy Driscoll
John Driscoll
John Minahan
Annual Maine Veterans' Association Ladies Night at American House
The Maine Veterans Association held its annual ladies night at the American House. After dinner Miss Gertrude Huston Nye performed musical selections and Miss Marston read a fitting poem. President George Nye led the event with addresses by Hartwell French Captain Cressy of the Soldiers' Home Chelsea Captain Starbird of the Nineteenth Maine Regiment Colonel J. H. Roberts and Dr. G. F. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Veterans’ Association
American House
Gertrude Huston Nye
Marston
George Nye
Hartwell French
Cressy
Soldiers’ Home
Chelsea
Starbird
Nineteenth Maine Regiment
J. H. Roberts
Union Veterans’ Union
G. F. Walker
Puritana credited for relief in Boston woman's tale
A Beacon Street resident recalls Puritana's life saving aid after chronic indigestion and weakness. A Concord woman credits Dr Crosby’s formula for restored appetite, strength, and spirits, urging Puritana as a standard remedy for digestive and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Beacon Street
Gragby
Henry WayOigigue
Concord
N. H
Huttas
Je Fu
Civil Service
Royal Baptism in Cannes Draws Distinguished Guests
In Cannes the Russian church hosted the baptism of a daughter born to Grand Duke Michael and Sophie, Countess of Merenberg. The Prince of Wales and the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg Schwerin acted as sponsors. The child arises from a morganatic marriage in 1891, which once caused disfavor at St. Petersburg. Czar Alexander III dismissed the grand duke from the army, later restored by the current emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
Michael
Michael Nicolaevitch
Russia
Sophie
Merenberg
Prince of Wales
St. Petersburg
Alexander III
Massachusetts Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Massachusetts Historical Society, the oldest in America, held its annual noon meeting with C. F. Adams presiding. J. M. Barker of Pittsfield elected a resident member. Treasurer Do Smith reported funds of 131000 plus and the library holdings near 39 000 volumes 96000 pamphlets and 3800 broadsides, excluding Ellis collection. Officers elected include Adams president Winsor Green Young Haynes Smith Green keeper McCleary and council members Lord Pierce Lothrop Lowell Codman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Historical Society
G. E. Ellis
Committee On Nominations
C. F. Adams
Justin Winsor
S. A. Green
E. J. Young
H. W. Haynes
C. C. Smith
S. F. McCleary
Arthur Lord
E. L. Pierce
T. K. Lothrop
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Charles R. Codman
Evening entertainment at John Tiow ard Industrial Home
A program continues at the John Tiow ard Industrial Home for Discharged Prisoners at 43 Howard Street tonight at 7:30 PM. Thomas Davidson will perform several Scotch ballads and other high quality musical talent is expected. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tioward
Howard Street
Thomas Davidson
Willis Opens New South Boston Grocery Store in Style
Mr. F. E. Willis, a popular local grocer, opened a new store at the corner of F and Fifth streets in South Boston yesterday. An informal reception drew in business friends who presented him an elegant oak roll top desk and chair as a token of respect, leaving him pleasantly surprised by the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Willis
Boston
F and
Fifth Streets
Fire Nearly Destroys Rhode Island Brewing Premises
Providence April 9 fire at Rhode Island Brewing Company premises on Jackson and Carpenter streets damaged the plant. Flames were contained in an hour but property worth about 30000 dollars was lost. The entire plant carries 200000 dollars in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Rhode Island Brewing Company
Jackson and
Carpenter Streets
Nomination Confirmed Judge Dewey Named Boston Special Justice
The executive council confirmed Henry S. Dewey as a special justice of the Municipal Court for Boston, and in the afternoon he was formally inducted into the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
City of
Boston
Postmaster Appointments Across States
Washington April 9. Fourth class postmasters named for Massachusetts Ellis J Etta Bennett Benson Vermont A N Adans Benson James McGinn St Albans Bay St Albans Bay names listed for new appointments by the Post Office Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
J. Etta Bennett
Ellis
Vermont
A. N. Adans
Benson
James McGinn
St. Albans Bay
New Mexico Statehood Bill Moves From House Committee
In Washington on April 9 the House committee on Territories reported favorably a bill admitting the Territory of New Mexico as a state by a 6 to 4 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Blairmore Ship Sinks in Bay Squall. Six Drowned
In a bay squall on April 9 the British ship Blairmore capsized off San Francisco. Six crewmen died: Thomas Ludgate chief officer Samuel Kenny steward T Bernbaum sailmaker H Lynastrand H F Clark able seamen and R E Seigle apprentice. Nine rescued. Captain John Crow swam to a small boat. Blairmore had arrived from Newcastle N S W with coal in fifty six days, fastest on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Blairmore
Thomas Ludgate
Samuel Kenny
T. Bernbaum
H. Lynastrand
H. F. Clark
R. E. Seigle
John Crow
Newcastle
Beaten 10 Death at Swansea Poor House
Mary Burgoyne died at the Swansea poor house after a beating from her husband Sunday. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Dolan and Dr. Wellington found internal injuries of frightful character. The husband, 60, admits injuring her claiming alleged infidelity and is held for trial without bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mary Burgoyne
Swansea
Dolan
Wellington
Burgoyne
Keene Exhibition Displays Largest US Watch in Keene Store
The largest watch in the United States, owned by Keene the South End dealer at 1301 Washington Street, is on display. Hunting style coin silver with gold joints weighs nearly 112 pounds and was presented to Billy Birch by Howard & Co. on December 25, 1868. Keene also touts a gold collar button watch about a quarter inch wide as the smallest timekeeper in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Keene
South End
Washington Street
Billy Birch
Howard & Co
Horse injures two in Lawrence both riders and child
April 9 report from Lawrence describes Allison Miles employed by E W Barton riding on South Broadway when seven year old Robert Howell darted around Durham street corner and was struck by Miles's horse. The boy suffered a compound skull fracture and is in a dying condition at the General Hospital. Miles was thrown and seriously injured in the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Allison Miles
E. W. Barton
South Broadway
Robert Howell
Durham Street
Miles
General Hospital
Union Congregational Church Extends Call to George A Hall
In Rockville Connecticut on April 9 the Union Congregational Church of eastern Connecticut votes to extend a pastorate call to the Reverend George A Hall of Peabody. Church committee expects acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville, Conn
Union Congregational Church
Connecticut
George A. Hall
Peabody
Gas Company Sued Over Gas Sickness and Deaths
Greenfield April 9 Seven suits for forty thousand dollars have been brought against the Greenfield Gas Company by members of the Lafayette Mogle family a painter. They allege gas escaped into a house causing sickness and the death of twin infants Elsie E who died August 22 1891 and Hazel who died October 7 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Greenfield Gas Company
Lafayette Mogle
Elsie E
Hazel
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Sue
Rev. Pullman
Actress May
S. P. Langdon
Hood
Suffolk
Raines Bill
George Gould
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
Dewey’s
Dewey Medical Co
Ston Street
Watertown Police Row
Library Club
Prof
Dixi Crosby
Hoard Home Entertainments
Judge Dewey
New England
J. A. Melvin
Blackstone St
A R. Hill & Co
Devonshire St
Building
Puritana
Dod Grosby,md
Puritana Compound Co
San Francisco Bay
John
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Bacon
Babcock
Aaro B. Babcock
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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