Wounded in Easter Riot in Newburyport
After an Easter riot in the Polish colony of Newburyport, police searched Polish homes for suspects. Joseph Bajanski was found fatally wounded in Water Street yard and later cared for at Anna Jaques Hospital. Officers captured Alexander Stanoski and two other men in a Water Street house after breaching the doorway amid a tense scene.
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Newburyport
Joseph Bajanski
Water Street
Hayes
Bajanski
McLean
Murphy
Alexander Stanoski
Anna Jaques Hospital
Kermit Heads Bird Hunters on Suez Voyage
The steamer Admiral carrying ex President Roosevelt paused at Suez then sailed toward Aden and Mogadiscio. A landing party including Kermit Roosevelt Edmund Heller and J Alden Loring collected bird specimens at Ismailia before resuming to Suez by train. Roosevelt denied an alleged Paris Journal interview.
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Suez
Roosevelt
Canal
Red Sea
Aden
Mogadiscio
Italian Somaliland
Ismailia
Mediterranean
Kermit Roosevelt
Major Mearns
Edmund Heller
J. Alden Loring
Traim
Paris Journal
Despondent Woman Ends Life After Months of Illness
In Providence on April 11, Mrs. Rachel Harrington, 35, who had endured a lengthy illness, drank poison and died. She leaves a husband and a step-daughter. This followed a prior suicide attempt six months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. T
Rachel Harrington
Sexton's vigilance saves Sacred Heart Church from fire
Patrick D. Carroll assistant sexton of Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge discovered thick smoke and a sheet of flame about 2 am yesterday. He alerted the fire and entered the burning vestry to save valuable church vessels, preventing greater damage to the church before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick D. Carroll
Sacred Heart Church
East Cambridge
Mr. Carroll
Seventh Street
Carroll
Dewitt Seeks Claudia Hains Testimony in Hains Trial
District Attorney Fred G. Dewitt met with Claudia Libby Hains and her attorney in Tremont building to discuss her potential testimony one week before the murder trial of Captain Peter C. Hains. Mrs Hains again refused to commit to witness status, citing her earlier stance. Liquidity of the case prompts talk of a lunacy commission as in the Thaw case, amid public expense concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Libbey Hains
Fred G. Dewitt
Queens County
N. Y
Winthrop
Tremont Building
New York
Peter C. Hains
Long Island
Hains
Jerome
Harry Thaw
Thornton J. Hains
William E. Annis
Political Sidelights From Boston Republican Circles
In Boston politics ex-officials dine at the American House with hints of upcoming talking points. Mayor Hibbard attends as an ex-official amid party talks. Lomasney joins Ward 8 uplift efforts with talks and tips. Democratic plans include a harmony banquet and a possible district attorney bid by Josiah Dean. Rooney leads Cummings campaign machinery with a nationwide push, denying a $13,000 stage fund. The anti-Lodge faction gains GOP traction as Langtry loses momentum in the treasurer race. Council notes contest over Finance Commission reports and Matthews’ statements.
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Republican City Committee
American House
Hibbard
John Rooney
Matthew Cummings
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Europe
Rooney
Cummings
Boston
Matthews
Frank Goodwin
Ward 1
Finance Commission
Lynching Follows Assault Attempt in Arcadia
In Arcadia Florida on April 11 John Smith a Black man who yesterday dragged Miss Mary KE Wing from a buggy and attempted to attack her was captured early this morning and lynched by locals.
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Arcadia
Fla
John Smith
Mary KE. Wing
Emerson Fights City Lighting Contract Stand
Mayor Hibbard and Superintendent Emerson clash over Edison Electric lighting deal in Boston. Emerson backs a 10 year contract, citing greater city savings and stronger bonds. Crocker and Kennedy oppose, while labor unions fear job losses. The magnetite lamp offers higher power at a higher price with option to swap for Gilbert lamps within a set schedule.
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Hibbard
Emerson
Edison Electric Company
George A. Crocker
John F. Kennedy
Finance Commission
Mr. Kennedy
Crocker
Edison Company
Boston
Gilbert
Hart
London
Charlestown
Brighton
D. C
General Electric
Where Are the Dead Sermon Challenges Eternal Torture
The Rev. C. T. Russell of Brooklyn Tabernacle argues in Tremont Temple that scripture denies eternal torture. He says souls do not go to heaven at death, there are two resurrections, and the wicked face a second chance on earth during the millennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Russell
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Tremont Temple
Russell
Post
Church of the First Born
Hell
Pit
Grave
Hades
Weak Weary Watery Eyes Welcome Marine Eye Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Marine Eye Remedy as an eye tonic for weary, watery eyes. It markets the product as a simple solution from Marine Eye Remedy and promises relief and clarity for tired eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cde
Auto Kills Shoemaker in Lynn Nightly Crash
Augustus Simard 36 a shoemaker died after being struck by a car driven by R D Smith in Lynn. Smith says Simard stepped in front of the vehicle and he did not see him until just before impact. Simard left a widow and six children.
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Lynn
Augustus Simard
R. D. Smith
Lynn Hospital
Smith
Delta Upsilon Presents Al Fooles at Brattle Hall
The Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Harvard in Brattle Hall Cambridge stages the first performance of Al Fooles a revival from the old English play by Chapman first produced in London 1589.
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Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Harvard
Brattle Hall
Cambridge
Lth
D. A
Chapman
Rose Theatre
London
Colonial Remedy Offered By Dr Brown in Boston
An advertisement promotes a Colonial Remedy for drunkenness that claims any case can be treated, with a $1.00 price, free trial package, and free advice. The ad lists Dr. Brown at 180 Tremont Street Boston near Boylston Street and invites calls or letters.
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DR. Brown
Tremont St
Boylston St
Boston
Early cancer can be cured with timely surgery says Harvard talk
Dr James G Mumford’s lecture read at Harvard Medical School by Dr Joel E Goldthwaite argues cancer is curable if detected early. He cites low early recognition due to fear and modesty, notes cancer is initially local, and cites Halstead’s system improving breast cancer survival from under 10 percent to over 42 percent in the latest reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Mumford
Harvard Medical School
Joel E. Goldthwaite
Mumford
Galen
Halstead
Baltimore
Massachusetts General Hospital
Gould Does Not Take Dorchester Highland Pulpit
The Rev. F A Gould, recently appointed pastor of the Highland Church in Dorchester, did not begin his pastorate yesterday. Services were led by Prof Samuel Beiler of Boston University School of Theology, and church officials doubt Gould will become pastor. The Highland church, influential on the city outskirts, has been without a pastor since C E Davis left for Wilbraham Academy. Gould was appointed last week but not the preferred candidate of church members.
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F. A. Gould
Highland Methodist Church
Dorchester
Samuel Beiler
Boston University School of Theology
Gould
Highland Church
C. E. Davis
Wilbraham Academy
Methodist
Melden
Woman hurt in auto wreck at Shrewsbury
A touring car carrying Mr and Mrs S Freeman Miss Rose Falk M A Falk of Boston and Robert Lubin of Leominster overturned on Maple road in Shrewsbury. Mrs Freeman was pinned under the tonneau and suffered both arms broken and other injuries. The others escaped with severe shaking and minor bruises.
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Shrewsbury
S. Freeman
Rose Falk
M. A. Falk
Boston
Robert Lubin
Leominster
Maple Road
Mr. Freeman
Mrs. Freeman
Blaze Destroys Businesses in Hopkinton
Hopkinton April 11 three firms in the town’s business section were damaged by fire causing about 18000 in losses. The blaze started in the rear of W B Days drug store and spread to Moshier Brothers extract manufacturers. P Toner’s barber shop also burned. Several other buildings caught fire but were subdued. Insurance totaling 12000 covered.
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Hopkinton
W. B. Day
Moshier Brothers
Booth to Visit America on Salvation Army Birthday
General William Booth’s 50th birthday commemorations began in New York with plans for a fall tour of the United States and Canada. Commissioner Thomas Estill of Chicago announced the trip while Miss Irva Booth, commander in America, spoke at the Brooklyn Academy of Music about slum work in Brooklyn.
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New York
William Booth
Thomas Estill
Chicago
Salvation Army
United States
Canada
Irva Booth
America
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Freshman Walter Griggs Dies of Heart Failure in Cambridge
Walter O Griggs 45 a first year student at the New Church Theological School collapsed from heart failure while walking on Quincey Street Cambridge and died soon after at the Harvard Crimson office. A California native he once ran for the State Assembly from the 68th district on the Socialist ticket. His brother in Lordsburg and a missionary sister in Africa were notified. He lodged with Rev J E Warren pastor of the Church of the New Jerusalem Swedenborgian.
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Walter O. Griggs
New Church Theological School
Quincey Street
Cambridge
Harvard Crimson
Griggs
California
State Assembly
Lordsburg
Cal
Africa
J. E. Warren
Church of the New Jerusalem
Laborers to Get $5 Per Day for Five Hours
Henry Abrahams secretary of the Cigarmakers' Union spoke at the Dorchester People's Forum in the Third Religious Society building. He predicted a future when every laboring man earns $5 a day for five hours of work and noted that conditions for workers are improving.
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Henry Abrahams
Cigarmakers’ Union
Dorchester
Cambridge man’s brakes fail on hill and save passengers
EE Miles of Cambridge swerved his auto into Bell Schoolhouse wall on a Somerville hill when brakes failed. Passengers Harry Curtis, Miss Margaret McEachren, and Miss Mary Eadie were thrown out, shaken and bruised. They were treated by Dr. M W White and returned home. Car 10963 heavily damaged.
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EE. A. Miles
Cambridge
Vinal Avenue
Somerville
Bell Schoolhouse
Miles
Harry Curtis
Margaret McEachren
Mary Eadie
Final Avenue
M. W. White
Schooner Annie A Booth Stranded On Nauset Beach
Chatham April 11 An attempt to float the schooner Annie A Booth capt Melvin of Boston failed as the Gresham revenue cutter pulled for over an hour at high water without success. The vessel struck Nauset beach bar yesterday en route from St John New Brunswick to Fall River with a cargo of lumber. Half the deck pad was removed today.
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Chatham
Annie A. Booth
Melvin
Boston
Nauset Beach Bar
St. John
N. B
Fall River
Gresham
Coughing bursts blood vessels warns of congestion cure touted
A medical writer claims coughing bursts blood vessels and signals body poisons from a cold or fever. The article promotes patent medicines and whiskey as harmful, and prescribes a tonic laxative cough syrup with a five hour cure claim using wild cherry bark cardiol and white pine syrup.
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Chase & Sanborn
Seal Brand
Kermit
Sexton
Dewitt Meets
Claudia Hains
Martin M. Lomasney
Improvement Association
Lomasney
Mr. Lomasney
Ezar
Josiah Dean
South
A. P. Langtry
Crane
Langtry
Emerson Claims City
Rev. C. T. Russell
Ture
Delta Upsilon
Twin Elm
Greater Boston
Washington Street
Ames
Blaze
Gen. Booth
Ani
Ise
St.Charles
Brancetta
Washington St
Friand St
Weybosset Street
Main Street
Williams Street
New Bedford
Philadelphia
England
Oricc
J. S. Waterman & Sons
Dudley Street Terminal
George H. Waterman
Franks
Waterman
Roxbury
Marconi
Cable
Bowers
Melrose
Mass
Harriet A
William H. Bowers
R. I
Hillside Avenue
Cotingham
Thomas
Marie Cotingham
O'Neil! Place
Winship Street
St. Columbkinle's
Kelly
Ellen W
Owen Kelly
Cusick
Market Street
St. Columbkine's
Searl
Woodbrook
Woburm
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