Record verdict set aside in Plymouth County damages suit
The Enterprise reports that the largest verdict in Plymouth county history, $37,000, against the New York New Haven Hartford railroad and Frank J. Cashin of Springfield was set aside. Cashin was injured in the Avon wreck where several lives were lost and many injured years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Plymouth County
New York, New Haven ,& Hartford
Frank J. Cashin
Springfield
Avon
Night Police Nab Suspects In Jewelry Store Break-In
Beverly police captured two men after spotting them breaking into John P. Hill & Sons jewelry store. The captain fired at the pair as they ran but neither was struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
John P. Hill & Sons
F W Perrigo of Beverly Took Own Life
Frederick W Perrigo a prominent Beverly resident died at his Pearl Street home after he stepped onto a chopping block and hung himself and consumed carbolic acid to ensure death. He left a widow and six children, with relations described as pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Frederick W. Perrigo
Pearl Street
Stickney
Arlington Mills Worker Crushed by Electric Car
Lawrence report says Henry Perry an Arlington Mills employee was caught between an electric car and a platform in the mill yard just after opening. He died shortly after sustaining fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Henry Perry
Arlington Mills
Dedication of New Unitarian Church in East Boston
A dedication service for the new Unitarian Church on Marion street East Boston drew a large audience. Ivy trimmed pulpit platform and bright lights created a pleasing effect as Rev. Richard Fisk and Rev. C. F. Dole spoke. Mrs. Florence Bachelder Langworthy sang. Rev. Charles G. Ames preached the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Unitarian Church
Church of Our Father
Marion Street
Boston
Richmond Fisk
D. D
C. F. Dole
Florence Bachelder Langworthy
Charles G. Ames
Morse Replies to McNamee Over Civil Service Certifying
Charles H. Morse said he acted within the law in certifying civil service names and rejected claims of unfair conduct. He warned that wrongdoing could incur a fine of 100 to 1000 dollars and urged the mayor to verify statutes before publishing accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Morse
McNamee
Civil Service
Danvers Woman Tries Suicide in Despondent Moment
Mrs. Clara For rest of Danvers attempted to kill herself today due to ill health and despondency. The shot did not kill her, but she is expected to die soon from the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbers
Clara Forrest
Cambridge Mayor Objects to Water Board Salary Cuts
Mayor McNamee of Cambridge protests the Water Board salary reductions and cites the clerical cut of Harry L. Lincoln from 1200 to 1000 dollars, arguing the changes may be excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamee
Cambridge
Water Board
Harry L. Lincoln
Rhode Island Legislature in Deadlock Over Block Island Liquor Law
In Providence on April 9 the Rhode Island Legislature faced a crisis as two Republican House members refused final adjournment or passage of the State appropriation bill until Senate Republicans repeal the Block Island liquor law. The House passed a repeal act, while the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Block Island’s Champlin, shelved it. A prolonged stalemate could block state funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
House
Senate
Block Island
House of Representatives
Committee On Judiciary
Champlin
Somerville rejects municipal coal yard plan and votes on city needs
Somerville Aldermen voted down the petition for a municipal coal yard. The council adopted Mayor’s funding recommendations except for an $8,300 playground, approved a $5,500 new fire engine purchase, and set juror duties for state courts. Fire department promotions and drill permissions were announced, with several call members appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
John Hafford
Charles B. Chase
J. Herbert Thompson
Eugene D. le Count
Superior Court
East Cambridge
Guy F. Raynes
Wilbur
S. Clarke
George M. D. Fernald
Supreme Court
Lowell
Glines
Louis E. Seymour
Peter J. Kelly
Charles M. Davis
Adam H. Gibby
Davitt Guards
Lincoln Park
Hilary Bell Dies Sudden in New York Barge Office
Hilary Bell, noted dramatic and musical critic, collapsed and died late this afternoon in the barge office due to heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hilary Bell
Doherty Woman 27 Dies In East Boston
Mary L Doherty beloved daughter of John and Mary Doherty died in East Boston on April 9 aged 27 funeral from 152 London Street Saturday at 2 pm Relatives and friends are asked to attend Religious meetings Old South Church Good Friday services at 8 pm preached by Rev George A Goton D D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Boston
Mary L
John
Mary Doherty
London St
Old South Church
Third Church
George A. Goton
Also Mentioned on This Page
van Ficley
IBA
FRU
Monarch
Carter
Prince Albert
Osman B. Ingalls
Winthrop Joseph F
Noonan
Charles L
FOGG
William J. Doyle
Medford
M. F. Canavan
Dorchester
A. A. Thresher of
Oak Hall Clothing Co
Hf. C
Quincy
WM. W. Taylor
Taylor Bros. Hatters
Leo Berkowitz
Mechanics’ Shirt Depot
Alexander Light Boston
H. H. Hubbard Somerville
Hanover St
Old South
F. W. Perrigo
Spa Street
Spitz Bros.& CO
Washington St
Hart, Schaffner & Marks
Chicago
Sykes Clothing CO
East Boston Unitarian Church
Morse
M’namee
Danvers
ER. W. Grove
Mayor M’namee
Nates
Dr. King
King Dental Parlors
Ture
OR. H. B. M’connell
Chemic-Electro Institute
Boylston
Pelham
Molly Kinna
Summer Street
Timothy Connell
Connell
Standish
Opp. Ames Building
Ray Steve Polish
Hudson Street
New York City
Alston & Cox
Tremont St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!