Paul Revere's Letter on Ride and Traitor in Ranks
Paul Revere recounts the fall and winter of 1774 telling how a committee of mechanics watched British troops and Tory movements. He details signals, the Lexington ride, capture attempts, and suspicions about Dr. Church, concluding with a pledge of loyalty to Rev. Belknap.
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Paul Revere
Lexington
Concord
Boston
Jeremy Belknap
Massachusetts Historical Society
Green Dragon Tavern
Hancock
Adams
Warren
Church
Meron
Gage
Flucker
Congress
Charles River
Boston Neck
Dr. Warren
Somerset
Charlestown
Colonel Conant
Deacon Larkin
Richard Devens
Committee of Safety
Charlestown Neck
Mark
Runaway Patriots Detained After Boston Escape to Lexington Event
Four youths from Boston sought to attend Lexington Concord celebrations and fled their homes last night. Edward Wilbeck 13, John Harrington 14, John Casey 14, and James Connolly 14 traveled on foot to Waltham, where they were found in an empty freight car and taken to the station. Parents were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington and Concord
Waltham
Edward Wilbeck
Harvard Street
John Harrington
Dove Street
South Boston
John Casey
James Connolly
West Second Street
Boston
Bank President Confronts Burglary Suspect at Home
William Winslow Sherman, aged president of the National Bank of Commerce in New York, confronted a burglar in his Fifty-fifth street residence. The intruder held a revolver and after a half hour dialogue, took two watches and scarf pins, leaving unmarked articles per the president's advice.
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New York
William Winslow Sherman
National Bank of Commerce
Fifty-fifth
Sherman
Woman's Body Lays in Medford Cellar Six Months
In Medford on April 18 a body identified as Helen F. Thurman has rested on a cellar board since November 11, 1898, at 86 High Street. Police have not located relatives despite efforts. she was about 40 to 45, once employed by Mrs. Paterson, with a possible daughter and a history linking her to Boston and a Shawmut avenue home.
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Medford
George Nichols
High Street
Helen F. Thurman
South Street
Paterson
New York
Boston
Womer
Shawmut Avenue
Governor Rollins Attends Daughters of New Hampshire Banquet
Governor Rollins of New Hampshire, with seven staff members, attends a Vendome banquet hosted by the Daughters of New Hampshire. The event draws about 250 guests, mainly women, with decor of palms, flowers, and roses and speeches praising the state’s history and future farming shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollins
New Hampshire
Daughters of New Hampshire
Granite State
J. A. Follett
Lorin Webster
Holbrook
Henry A. Bush
J. W. Vinal
G._ &. Smith
Massachusetts Senate
Follett
Tucker
Dartmouth
G. B. Smith
Senate of
KE. Everett Holbrook
Paul Revere
D. A.R
Sam Walter Foss
Officer Welch Promoted After Hanover Street Fire
The Hanover street station honored Reserve Officer Michael J. Welch with a promotion to regular patrolman after his brave rescue effort in the Hanover Street fire on Monday morning. The surprise announcement came at roll call, with Captain Cain keeping the matter secret until the moment. Welch is popular at the station and will be formally sworn in at headquarters Thursday morning.
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Board of Police
Michael J. Welch
Hanover Street
Welch
Cain
Courtesy Between Friends
Bernard M. Wolf receives a Boston Post photograph with a flattering caption and sends thanks. The incident shows small, cheerful moments amid busy daily life at The Lathe Wehentmaster’s office.
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Bernard M. Wolf
Olf
Contempt Battle in New York Assembly Signals Political Feud
Albany April 18 Mazet committee defers contempt action against Croker and Carroll to keep them as witnesses. Chief counsel Moss says contempt punishable if asked. Rumors raise Croker Platt trap plans as Tammany foes clash over investigations and potential municipal assembly actions.
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Albany
N. Y
Mazet
Messrs
Croker
Carroll
Assembly
Frank Moss
Platt
Tammany
Astoria
Memory of J H Sullivan Honored by East Boston Group
The Citizens' Trade Association of East Boston adopted resolutions memorializing Hon. John H. Sullivan a former association president. Joseph H. Barnes presided Ebenezer McPherson offered the resolutions Ex Alderman Joseph A Conry praised his life work. Sullivan born in Ireland 1848 rose to city council board of aldermen Massachusetts Senate and Governor's Council. His public actions advanced East Boston ferry service streetcar upgrades and school construction. He died in his longtime ward after thirty years of daily contact with residents.
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Citizens’ Trade Association of
East Boston
John H. Sullivan
Joseph H. Barnes
Ebenezer McPherson
Joseph A. Conry
John Henry Sullivan
Ireland
Sullivan
Massachusetts Senate
Governor's Council
Board of Estimate
Elis
Boston
Death of Dr Trembley Linked to Arsenic Poisoning
In South Framingham on April 18, the death of Dr Donald G Trembley after illness following a noon meal is linked to arsenic in a stomach analysis. Police and State Officer Dunbar investigate as Mrs Trembley and two children aged 11 and 14 recover from illness after deviled ham was served.
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South Framingham
Donald G. Trembley
Dunbar
Mazet Divorced After Finding Wife With Another Man
New York April 18 Assemblyman Robert Mazet the chairman of the Mazet investigating committee disclosed he obtained a divorce on January 6 on statutory grounds. He and his wife had lived together since their 1890s marriage until last August when a letter arranging a hotel meeting with Neilson J Parker led Mazet to confront his wife and Parker who were registered under aliases. Parker denies the affair as false and Mazet calls it a personal matter.
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New York
Robert Mazet
Mazet
Neilson J. Parker
New Brunswick
N. J
Parker
Charles M. Vancoe
Mr.Mazet
MaZzet
Richard Croker
Trial of Mrs. Anna E. George in Saxton murder continues
In Canton Ohio April 18 the defense opened after the State rested in the Saxton murder case. Depositions presented show Saxton and Mrs. George registered as married in 1892 and lodged at Harland House with separate rooms. Witnesses testified to checks, payments, and timing of a streetcar ride near Hazlett avenue.
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Canton
Anna E. George
George D. Saxton
Robert Hunter
Sioux City
Saxton
George
Booge House
Charles Zeley
Harland House
Leslie M. Foote
Althouse
John Berger
Charles Huth
Hazlett Avenue
Fire destroys large Beverly residence on Pride's Crossing
The summer home of Robert S. Bradley of Boston on the Haven estate at Pride's Crossing burned tonight. The twenty room house with modern amenities was destroyed, fifty elms burned, furniture on the first floor saved, barn untouched, and losses place at $20 000 insured. Bradley heads the Bradley Fertilizer Company of Boston.
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Beverly
Robert S. Bradley
Boston
Haven
Pride's Crossing
Bradley
Bradley Fertilizer Company of
Unity Lodge and Hirsch Club Host Eighth Ball Night
At Webster Hall Boston the Unity Lodge No 44 lessee staff hosts a ball and fancy drill this evening. The entertainment circle stages a basket party dance at Deacon Hall 1651 Washington Street. The Hirsch Club holds its eighth annual ball at Berkeley Hall tonight.
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Webster Hall
Boston
Unity Lodge No
Deacon All
Washington Street
Hirsch Club
Berkeley Hall
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