Trials Likely for Boston City Larceny Indictments
Nine men indicted by a grand jury for larceny from the city of Boston are expected to face trial this month. The Post and District Attorney Stevens push for swift justice, with City Hall and the law offices actively preparing evidence and examining department books. Contractors William Scollans and John J. Nawn continue gravel work, with no truth to contract annulment rumors.
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Boston
Post
Stevens
The
Law Department
Wells
Hurd
William Scollans
Brighton
John J. Nawn
Roxbury
Scotians
Nawn
Spinners Strike at Blackstone Cotton Mill
Blackstone April 18 spinners at the local Cotton Mill walked off the job over a union dispute. They refused to work with a nonunion spinner, halting production.
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Blackstone
Robbers Bind Farmer in Kerosened Bedroom Near Waltham
In a solitary Waltham farmhouse a masked pair of revolver men bound 58 year old farmer Charles Henry Teele and drenched the room with kerosene. They demanded $250 claiming ties to a New York gang and warned of fire. Teele escaped later with police alerted through Italian camp neighbors.
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Waltham
Charles Henry Teele
Teele
Lincoln
Cambridge
New York
Boston School Board in turmoil over teacher dismissals
Miss Mabel Johnson confronts Edwin P Seaver amid protests over recent Normal School dismissals. Parents and teachers denounce alleged bias and tyrannical action as committee findings advise no action. Dr W J Galivan calls for scrutiny of school governance amid accusations of unfair treatment of women teachers.
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Boston School Board
Edwin P. Seaver
Mabel Johnson
Mr. Seaver
Miss Johnson
W. T. Eaton
Boston
L Street
Third Street
Pittsburg Banker Arrested in 200000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
Cinwood Woods of C I Woods & Co, bankers, was arrested in a $200 000 insurance swindle case in Pittsburgh. C F Harper of Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association charged Woods with procuring policies to defraud. Woods confessed to a conspiracy with a former agent to place ads for elderly collectors and to secure policies and notes totaling large sums.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Cinwood Woods
C. I. Woods & Co
C. F. Harper
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York
Woods
Mutual Reserve
Woods Company
Economy Clothing Co. Band Concert for 11th Anniversary
Economy Clothing Co at Washington and Dudley invites friends to a Wednesday April 14 band concert from 7 to 9 PM to celebrate the 11th anniversary and opening of the shoe department. Ladies receive a souvenir. No goods sold.
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Economy Clothing Co
Washington and
Dudley Sts
Death by self immolation mystery in East Weymouth
Miss Lottie Bates 17 died at her Lovell's Corner home after her clothes were saturated with coal oil and set alight. A revolver lay beside her, unsigned letters warned of self harm, and two tramps Dan iel Carroll and Thomas Mahoney are held on suspicion as the investigation continues.
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East Weymouth
Lottie Bates
Lovell’s Corner
Here
Ters
Daniel Carroll
Thomas Mahoney
Captive of Alleged Counterfeiting Ring Nabbed
Amelia Labodessa and Joseph Gerrish, named as suspected members of a counterfeiting gang, were jailed at Station 12 after police found a full setup for forging coins at 42 I Street. Four dollars in fake coins, a plaster mold, acids, metal, and coin frames were seized. Michael Labodessa, a barber, was later believed to be away distributing products. his shop had been raided previously for liquor, with kegs found.
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Amelia Labodessa
Joseph Gerrish
Michael Labodessa
I Street
Labodessa
Moore
Vinal
If Street
Amelia Labordessa
Joseph Ferrish
Bath Luxury Washstand Encloses Complete Bathroom in One
A designer creates a compact washstand that houses a full bathroom in a single unit. The piece features a marble basin, towel racks, a lower water urn, and a waste jar accessible from the front. Its low price targets city and country homes this summer.
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Artemus Ward
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BATES
Lotties
Armenair
Massachusetts Clothing Co
My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Mallard
Grippe
Gavai Ray
Gordon
Edward C. Church
Mass
GEO. C. Goodwin & CO
Guy Hall
Burkhardt
Burkhardt Brewing CO
Cere Parker
Station Sts
Washington
Massachusetts
Rhodesland
Connecticut
Highland Spring Brewery
Ruszter & Company
S10
Daytons
Crusoes
Crawfords
Catapaue
Star
Gh, Robinson & CO
Cobb, Aldrich & CO
York State
Washington and Kneeland Sts
Near
Fast Weymouth
SGO
A.lot Men’s Wheels
WM. Read & Sons
Washington &T
Bath Luxury
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
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