Self-Proclaimed God's Apostle Detained Then Vanishes
A young woman calling herself Emma E. Tomlinson of Concord New Hampshire, claiming to be a representative of God, was taken into custody by Station 3 West End police after appearing at Ida Berkman’s home. She was treated for hysteria at the Relief station, misled officers with partial speech, and vanished after a subsequent visit. A Boston and Maine rebate check was found among her sparse belongings.
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Emma E. Tomlinson
Concord
N. H
West End
Irving C. Tomlinson
Christian Science Church
Tomlinson
Alfred Farlow
Ida Berkman
Barton Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
la Shester
Boston
Governor Regis Post Inaugurated for Porto Rico
Regis H. Post was sworn in as Governor of Porto Rico in the Municipal Theatre. Chief Justice Quinones administered the oath as Taft attended with Mrs Winthrop and Mrs Post. Post promised to follow predecessor Beekman Winthrop’s policies in his inaugural address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Regis H. Post
Beekman
Winthrop
Governor Post
Gorky Ill in Rome Villa Says Report
Paris April 18 Maxim Gorky the Russian writer and former baker's assistant is reported seriously ill in his Rome villa. He has consumption and his brilliant career may end soon. Contemporaries call him the lost leader while debates over his fortune continue.
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Paris
Maxim Gorky
Rome
Gorky
Florodoras Dance at G. A. R. Hall Chelsea Draws Large Crowd
The Florodoras annual dance at G. A. R. Hall Chelsea drew a large crowd of young people last night. Edith Campbell served as floor director with assistants Mabel Morrison Margaret MacCormack May MacCormack and Josie Brown.
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G. A. R. Hall
Chelsea
Florodoras
Edith Campbell
St Stephen's Parish Ball Draws Huge Crowd
Hundreds packed the St Stephen's parish hall for the annual ball, the largest yet, with more than a thousand visitors between 8 and 2. Mayor and Mrs Fitzgerald led the grand march as City, state figures attended. six firemen and police kept order while Condit's Orchestra provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Parish
Fitzgerald
Henry
Thomas J. Grady
Ellen Grady
Philip J. McGonagle
James T. Purcell
Joseph _Santosuosso
Daniel OD. Rourke
Thomas
J. Grady
Andrew A. Badaracco
Dennis T. McCarthy
Thomas J. Macklin
Jeremiah Crowley
Condit
F. H. Condit
Bride-Elect to Sing for Charity Monday
Miss Marie Levaggi will perform a charity concert Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall to aid the Prince Street Church of the Sacred Heart. Her sweet voice is highlighted as part of the fundraising event.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Prince Street Church of the Sacred Heart
Toledo Girl Miss Levaggi Debuts in Boston Benefit
Miss Marie Levaggi a 21 year old Toledo singer will debut as a soloist before a Boston audience on Monday at a concert for the Church of the Sacred Heart on Prince Street. She is to wed Mr Alfred Di Pesa of the Hotel Napoli and has previously performed in public in the West.
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Marie Levaggi
Toledo
Alfred di Pesa
Napoli
Boston
Church of the Sacred Heart
Prince Street
Levaggi
Women narrowly escape fire at Pimster block blaze
In Worcester on April 18 a blast on the second floor of the Pimster block on Winter street sparked a dangerous fire. About a score of women workers fought their way to fire escapes in a frantic rush after an explosion, left behind by former celluloid manufacture dust in floor cracks.
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Worcester
Pimster
Winter Street
Edward Kelley Retired Boston Fireman Dies at City Hospital
Edward Kelley a pensioned Boston fire department member died at City Hospital yesterday. He retired ten years ago from Engine Company 42 at Egleston Square. Commissioner Wells notified Chief Mullen and a detail of 16 men will handle the funeral.
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Edward Kelley
Boston Fire Department
Kelley
Egleston Square
Wells
Mullen
Amr’ Kelley
Fire Department
Sinclair's Eloquence Wins His Freedom
Doctor John Sinclair was acquitted by a jury in his fourth trial for the death of Annie Russell after an illegal operation. The old man, 60, conducted his own case, spoke with eloquence, and upon leaving the detention room he thanked a kind guard and reporters, hoping to start a new life.
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John Sinclair
Annie Russell
Clarence W. Rowley
Rowley
Sinclair
Charles Street
Boston
Pemberton Square
Cambridge Fire Spreads at Whittemore Factory
A blaze tore through a fourth floor mixing room at the Whittemore factory on Albany Street Cambridge yesterday. Fire caused water damage likely over 10000 dollars as workers fled and firefighters contained the flames with nets prepared for possible jumpers.
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Whittemore
Albany Street
Cambridge
Everett Man Recalls Noted Painter Journal Find
Chester Baker of East Everett found a note tucked in a Painters Journal from Georgiana Knowlton of New Pembroke I T seeking correspondence with a single young man aged 20 to 22. After replying he received references and a photo, and Baker awaits further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana Knowlton
New Pembroke
J. T
Baker
Kings Meet on Italian Yacht
The Victoria and Albert with King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived at Gaeta from Valetta, escorted by Suffolk and Lancaster. King Victor Emmanuel welcomed them aboard Trinacria, amid cheers and exchanges of salutes. The meeting featured embraces and a kiss, while English onlookers sang God Save the King.
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Gaeta
Italy
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Valetta
Suffolk
Lancaster
Victor Emmanuel
Trinacria
Edward
God Save the King
Sealed Verdict For Chadwick Described As Holy Willie
Assistant District Attorney McGettrick denounced Benjamin Chadwick on trial for larceny in the Superior Criminal Court calling him worse than the cracksman in the rogues gallery. Chadwick, soliciting subscriptions for a book, is accused of stealing jewels valued at 60 dollars from EB. M. Berry of Jamaica Plain. a sealed verdict was returned yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Chadwick
Willie
Rogues
Police
McGettrick
Chadwick
Superior Criminal Court
Israel
EB. M. Berry
Jamaica Plain
Soap price hike hits Boston hotels and restaurants
Boston hoteliers and restaurant operators report higher laundry costs as soap prices rise. Laundries have raised rates for hotel and restaurant work, claiming higher supplier prices and tighter contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Insanity Plea Planned in Grand Jury Case
Tony de Simone, a young Italian man, is held for the grand jury after a fatal shooting on Hollis Street. Attorney John McDonald says he will pursue an insanity defense and plans to oppose unwritten law claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony de Simone
Leonardo Gaetano
Hollis Street
Dugan
Harris
John McDonald
Post
McDonald
Hibernians of Revere Hold Twelfth Annual Ball
In Revere Town Hall last night the Hibernians of Revere held their twelfth annual ball. The grand march was led by Floor Director Michael J. Phair and Miss May Breslin with assistants, and 100 couples participated. Jeremiah J. Sullivan headed the reception committee.
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Revere Town Hall
Michael J. Phair
May Breslin
Michael F. Donovan
Mary Carroll
John J. Sullivan
Ligzie Flavin
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
Lynn Girl Chosen as Harpist for Jamestown Exposition
Miss Beatrice Newly Phinney, a popular Lynn resident and pupil of Professor Schuecker of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is named official harpist for the Jamestown exposition. Her engagement starts May 12 with solo and obbligato performances at the grand exposition concerts.
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Lynn
Beatrice Newly Phinney
Phinney
Professor Schuecker
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Jamestown
Chickering
Beatrice Newby Phinney
Lynn Girl
Jamestown Exposition
Steam Brick Co Advances Wages In Rhode Island
Barrington Rhode Island April 18 The New England Steam Brick Company advanced wages ten percent today. Three hundred workmen are affected.
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Barrington
R. I
New England Steam Brick Company
Mme Olga von Radecki and guests at Chickering Hall concert
Olga von Radecki with Willy Hess and Heinrich Warnke presented Brahms Op. 8 piano violin cello, Rachmaninoff prelude, d Albert gavotte for piano violin, Bruch Romance Op. 42, Wieniawski scherzo tarantelle and Schubert Trio in E flat Op. 100. Hess’s solos praised. concert ended with the Schubert trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Olga von Radecki
Willy Hess
Heinrich Warnke
Chickering Hall
Brahms
Rachmaninoff
Gavotte
d’Albert
Bruch
Wieniawski
Schubert
Mme. Radecki
Hess’ Soli
Police Van In Trouble Again On Marshall Street
A police van carrying 13 prisoners from Hanover Street station to the courthouse lost a wheel on Marshall Street yesterday morning. The prisoners cried out as the wagon careened and rolled them to the pavement, but none escaped thanks to nearby officers and the wagon’s proximity. The rickety vehicle has long been called the deacon's one-hoss shay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Street
Hanover Street
Court House
Admrial Court Rules Against Diana Collision Claim
Chief Justice Sullivan delivered judgment in the Admiralty Court in the Magdalen Island Steamship Company versus Gloucester fishing schooner Diana. The Amelia collided with the Diana off East Point P E I last September. Damages and costs awarded to the plaintiff with no salvage. Damages to be assessed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottetown
Dr C E Rich Marries Miss Hodson in New Hampshire
Lynn reports a surprise marriage as Dr. C E Rich returns from New Hampshire with his bride Mary Hodson daughter of a prominent Centre Ossipee lumber merchant The ceremony occurred during a brief trip and unites two long known local families into marriage.
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C. E. Rich
Lynn
Miss Hodson
N. H
New Hampshire
Mary Hodson
Centre Ossipee
Petition for pardon of Kennedy Danvers poisoner
Salem reports formal pardon petition filed with Governor Guild and council seeks clemency for William Kennedy once convicted for attempted poisoning of Albert F. Learoyd at Danvers. Lawyer Danie L. Crowley, Kennedy’s former counsel, submitted the application today.
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Salem
First NE Train Despatchers Club Event Tonight
The first concert and ball of the New England Train Despatchers' Club is this evening at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics' Building. Proceeds fund entertainment for guests at the 20th annual Train Despatchers Association of America convention at the Hotel Brunswick June 18 19 and 20. An attractive programme has been arranged and supper will be served.
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New England Train Despatchers’ Club
Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Train Despatchers’ Association of America
Brunswick
Mayor and Murphy Clash Over Fire Dept Pay Raise
Mayor Fitzgerald and Ward 19 Councilman Murphy clashed in the mayoral office. Murphy, backed by an electrical workers’ union delegation, pressed to raise linemen pay to three dollars a day. The mayor agreed to discuss with the group but not in Murphy’s presence. Murphy withdrew as the conference continued. Murphy’s opposition to the mayor’s measures drew the alcalde’s displeasure.
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Fitzgerald
Murphy
Ward 19
Electrical Workers’ Union
Ward
Prohibition Resolutions Tackle Vermont Liquor Law
Vermont church conference adopts resolutions condemning the local option liquor law. It cites a six year trial period and says the law fails to reform liquor practices or boost business, and overcrowds jails and workhouses, urging a statewide prohibition measure for public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Johnsbury
Vermont
Vermont Methodist Episcopal Conference
Orient steamer breaks shaft near Plum Island
The Orient of the Long Island Railroad Company on a New London to Sag Harbor run broke its shaft while passing south of Plum Island. Passengers were transferred to the U S Quartermaster's boat, which answered distress signals and brought them in. Tug Harriet of the T A Scott Wrecking Company aided the steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London, Conn
Orient
Long Island Railroad Company
New London
Sag Harbor
N. Y
Plum Island
United States Quartermaster’s
Harriet
T. A. Scott Wrecking Company
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DE Simone
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Radecki Chamber
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