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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1917

Page

9

Sheriff Quinn Dies Sudden in Jail After Illness

Sheriff Quinn, Suffolk County official, died in jail amid diabetes and prior surgeries. A bomb blast at Pemberton square courthouse may have contributed to his decline. Deputy John Kelley will handle duties until a successor is appointed. he is the third Suffolk sheriff to die in office at the jail.

Pemberton Square John Walsh Walsh J. W. Birmingham Dorchester Timothy Sharon Philip John Kelley Sheriff Quinn Suffolk County John B. O’brien Fred H. Seavey

Honest John Quinn Boston Politician and Sheriff Dies

Fort Hill district native John Quinn longtime Boston public figure and first elected Sheriff known as Honest John and Elonest John. He served on Common Council Legislature State Senate and Governor's Council and was praised for humane jail reforms and aid to offenders. He never married and lived with his aging mother at the jail. He helped pass progressive legislation including the Boston subway bill.

John Quinn John Boston Sheriff Quinn Old Fort Hill State Senate Quinn Old City Council

Tributes Pour In For Sheriff Quinn From State Leaders

Governors and ex governors judges and officials speak of Sheriff Quinn with sorrow and praise. McCall calls him an excellent official and expresses regret at his death. The article highlights the high regard for Quinn from political legal figures and his humanitarian deeds.

McCall Foss Sheriff Quinn Quinn

John Quinn Remembered As Humane Public Servant

A heartfelt tribute recalls John Quinn’s tenure on the City Council Legislature and as sheriff. He served the poor with humility and gentleness, dressing plainly and shunning wealth, and his devotion to his mother and community was praised. The statement mourns his loss and notes he will be missed.

John Quinn Tle

Death of Sheriff Quinn Echoes Past Appointment Praise

A public tribute recalls Sheriff Quinn as a trusted appointee from a council service, praised by the late Lucius Tuttle and many civic leaders. He is described as warm hearted, humane, generous, and tireless in helping others, with enduring respect from colleagues.

Sheriff Quinn Quinn Lucius Tuttle Boston & Maine Railroad Tie

Public servant Quinn praised for public service and efficiency

The article lauds Mr. Quinn as a faithful public servant who performed varied administrative duties with a single aim to serve the public good, noting his economical and efficient use of resources in office.

Quinn

Sheriff Honest John Quinn Remembered For Leniency Tale

A courtroom anecdote recalls attorney John Quinn asking mercy for a guilty youth. The judge defers, and Quinn suggests six months in the house of correction. The sentence mirrors the nickname Honest John given to the sheriff.

Sheriff Quinn Quinn Mr. Quinn John House of Correction John Quinn Honest John

Suffolk sheriff praised for kindness and loyalty in obituary

The passage extols a Suffolk county sheriff as exceptionally kind hearted humane with prisoners, loyal to the courts and a rare blend of fine qualities. The writer notes a long friendship and deep personal loss at his passing.

Suffolk

Mrs Clarence Spooner Remembers Sheriff Quinn

Mrs Clarence Spooner president of the Massachusetts Prison Reform Association mourns Sheriff Quinn's death. She recalls his fatherly care for women prisoners at Charles Street jail, his support for Sunday services, and his kindness to an ill prisoner, calling him a trusted friend.

Charles Street Quinn Ife Sheriff Quinn

Obituary Note Praises Faithful Public Service

“He rendered faithful and efficient public service. Those who had to do with him will miss him.” reflects a concise tribute to a public figure's dedication and impact.

Honest John Quinn Suffolk County Officer Dies

The obituary notes the death of John Quinn who served as a lawyer and as sheriff of Suffolk County and calls him a man of integrity and worthy of his name. It expresses sorrow at his passing.

John Quinn Suffolk County John

Death of Sheriff Quinn Prompts Mournful Remembrance

The speaker recalls Sheriff Quinn with regret, noting repeated cooperation during his years as a sheriff and lawyer. They describe him as genial and honest, affectionately calling him "Honest John Quinn" and praising his serious dedication to all duties.

Sheriff Quinn John Quinn

Memorial note honors late sheriff of Suffolk County

A political opponent extols the late Boston sheriff of Suffolk County, praising him as honest and conscientious and noting his dedication to the unfortunate during his service. The speaker stresses laying aside partisan differences to acknowledge his legacy.

Boston Suffolk County

Gets-It Corn Remedy Ad Claims Pain Free Removal

An advertisement touts Gets-It as a corn remover that loosens corns from the toe within moments. It promises two drops ease without harming surrounding flesh and frames corn relief as almost enjoyable.

Gets-It Promises Quick Corn Relief and Comfort

An advertisement touts Gets-It as the fast painless corn remedy that spares toes from irritants like salves bandages and plasters. It claims immediate relief for soft or hard corn or callus and promises no cutting or blood poisoning. Sold nationwide at 26 cents a bottle or by mail from E Lawrence & Co. Chicago.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicago

Guardman Huebel Held For Absenting From Ninth Regiment

Henry F. Huebel a cook with H Company Ninth Regiment Massachusetts National Guard was confined in the Mast Armory guard house after being arrested for absenting from his unit since last week. Provost Sgt Paul Keller found him hiding in a closet at 474 Massachusetts Avenue. Huebel said he signed for duty in the Mexican trouble last summer and did not think he was liable for current federal service. He faces a summary court and possible additional charges from Capt Dunn.

Henry FE. Huebel Massachusetts National Guard Mast Armory Huebel Paul Keller Massachusetts Avenue Keller Ninth Thomas F. Murphy Germany Murphy Dunn

Uniformed Men To Receive Welcome At Boston Union

Soldiers and sailors in uniform will receive hospitality from the Boston Young Men's Christian Union for the duration of the war. The annual banquet is replaced by a patriotic meeting to be held when the Massachusetts or Boston Committees on Public Safety request.

Boston Young Men's Christian Union Board of Directors Massachusetts Boston Committees On Public Safety

Brookline Mass Meeting Draws 1200 Citizens In War Rally

A patriotic mass meeting in Brookline Town Hall drew over 1200 residents with an overflow crowd on the lawn. Philip S. Parker chaired the event with veterans groups and the Harvard College Regiment Band providing music and support. Speakers included Joseph Walker Colon Sherburne Rowley Scheller Hannigan Weed and other local leaders.

Brookline Philip S. Parker Brookline Public Safety Committee Chandler Post Washburn Post Brighton Spanish War Veterans of Boy Scouts of Harvard College Regiment Joseph Walker House of Representatives John H. Sherburne Clarence W. Rowley Charles A. Scheller Naval Reserve Judson Hannigan First Corps Charles P. Weed The Boston Chamber of Commerce State Committee of Public Safety

British to Register English Subjects Abroad

British subjects in neutral countries are urged to register at English consulates to form a census of Englishmen abroad fit for military service. It is expected that after the census those eligible will be drafted for service at the front. The United States is not covered but similar measures may follow here. There are thousands of Englishmen overseas who have not enlisted and may now be needed.

Washington London United States China Americas

President Wilson orders draft after careful War Department review

President Wilson pushes for conscription after thorough War Department consideration as Congress debates volunteers. Officials say National Guard mobilization could expand to full district strength up to 809 men, enabling a 440,000-strong first element in the wartime army. The War Department aims to raise the regular army to 287,000 immediately on war organization, adding three increments totaling about 76,000 men.

War Department Clark Ivitchin Congress National Guard Department Baker House Military Committee Wisdy

Mothers Conference at Dorchester Baby Week Event

A public meeting held yesterday at Second Congregational Church Dorchester Codman Square under the Dorchester branch of the Union Maternal Association. Mrs Mabel Roberts presided and Dr Joseph Glover of Children's Hospital spoke on Indigestion in Children.

Dorchester Second Congregational Church Codmanesquare Union Maternal Association Mabel Roberts Joseph Glover Children's Hospital

Coated Tongue and Liver Health Advertised By Doctor Pierce

An advertisement explains that a coated tongue and bad breath signal liver issues and urges a laxative made from May-apple and alea leaves. It promotes Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Anuric as remedies for uric acid in the blood causing rheumatism and related pains.

Prof Hemmeter Dr. Pierce Doctor Pierce

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