Cambridge Surgeon Dr. A P Clarke Dies at 78
Dr Augustus P Clarke a leading Cambridge surgeon and army surgery expert died at his home 825 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge after a long illness aged 78 He served as chief surgeon of the cavalry for the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War after Harvard graduation he settled in Cambridge He had long involvement with Masonic and Odd Fellows societies and is survived by two physician daughters Dr Genevieve Clarke and Dr Inez L Clarke living with him
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Augustus P. Clarke
Cambridgge
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Clarke
Harvard
New York Cavalry
Philip H. Sheridan
Odd Fellows
Drs
Genevieve and
Inez L. Clarke
Court Hears Strike Case Over Union Action at City Projects
Judge Pierce held a hearing on requests for injunctions by George A. Fuller Construction Company to stop unions from striking at Copley Plaza hotel, the South station addition, the Minot building, and Brigham hospital. The dispute stems from a quarrel between the International and the United Association of steamfitters and a resulting sympathetic strike. The Building Trades Council and AFL affiliates defend against the action.
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Pierce
Superior Court
George A. Fuller Construction Company
Copley Plaza Hotel
South Station
Minot
Brigham Hospital
Fuller Company
Lord Electric Company
A. B. Robbins Iron Company
L. W. Taylor Company
W. G. Cornell Company
W. A. Murfeldt Company
International
United Association of Steamfitters
American Federation of Labor
United Association
International Association
Building Trades Council
Crusade Against Bob Veal Targets Slaughter Houses in Boston
A team from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals headed to Greater Boston slaughterhouses to prosecute calves under four weeks for cruelty. M S P C investigators, aided by two veterinarians, will inspect facilities and seek charges as health officials in nearby towns are asked to cooperate. The drive arises from reports of continued veal calves entering slaughter channels from New York and dairy regions, sold as low as a dollar to rid dairy herds of young stock.
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The
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Greater
Boston
Francis H. Rowley
Society
Bob
Sohe
Rowley
Boards of Health
M. Sc. Gsas
New York State
Jury awards 7000 in favor of Dominick Callalucca
Dominick Callalucca recovered a verdict of seven thousand dollars against the Plymouth Rubber Company in Superior Court yesterday. He lost an arm while employed by the defendant in Stoughton, working on a machine that made the cloth part of automobile tires. He lives on Western avenue in Brighton.
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Dominick Callalucca
Plymouth Rubber Company
Terday
Stoughton
Western Avenue
Brighton
Textile Machinery Exposition Opens at Mechanics Building
The third national exhibition of textile machinery, mill supplies and textile products opens at the Mechanics' building after noon under the Textile Exhibitors' Association. It runs the rest of the week with a Tuesday and Thursday schedule and hosts the Master Mechanics' Association annual convention Friday and Saturday. The venue will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the remainder of the week.
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The
Textile Exhibitors’ Association
Mechanics’ Building
Textile Exhibitors Showcases Historic Homegrown Woolens
The Textile Exhibitors Association lists leading textile machinery makers and mill accessory dealers with a larger exhibitor list than prior years. A highlight is homespun woolens using antique spinning wheels and looms aged 175 to 200 years, alongside a new power show. The exposition coincides with the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers convention beginning Wednesday.
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National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Richeson in Poor Health Awaiting Execution
Clarence V. T. Richeson is in poor physical condition at the Charles street jail awaiting his electrocution on May 19. Attorney John J. Lee of Virginia arrives in Boston to pursue a commutation plea before Governor Foss next Friday, presenting affidavits claiming a long standing mental disease.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Charles Street
John J. Lee
Virginia
Boston
Richeson
Foss
Lee
Five New Firemen Appointed and Transfers Announced
Fire Commissioner Cole promoted five new firemen yesterday and transferred three regular members. Hoseman John TL Donovan was promoted to assistant engineer of Engine 15. New appointees include William Sullivan Engine 9, Thomas Fahey Ladder 3, Francis Amann Tower 2, Thomas Lane Ladder 18, and Patrick Sullivan Ladder 22.
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Cole
John TL. Donovan
William V. Sullivan
Thomas J. Fahey
Francis L. Amann
Thomas F. Lane
Patrick J. Sullivan
Loot Recovered From 9 Year Burglary Case At Milton
During a 9 year span, Milton Academy groundsman John P Murray uncovered seven solid silver pieces and spoons valued at 500 dollars on land near Can ton avenue and Brook road. The items bore the Pierce household mark and tied to the August 18 1903 burglary of Wallace L Pierce. The 1908 incident involved Patrolman Joseph F Donovan and a gunfire clash leading to the later arrest of George Nichols who received a 25 year State prison sentence.
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Milton Academy
John P .Murray
Wallace L. Pierce
Highland Avenue
Milton
Pierce
Canton Avenue
Brook Road
Mr. Pierce
Joseph F. Donovan
Milton Village
George Nichols
Donovan
Leap Year Club Dance Night at Commonwealth Hall
East Boston Leap Year Club will host its annual dancing party at Commonwealth Hall in East Boston tonight. The event puts girl members in charge with male partners chosen for each dance and married members serving as matrons. Officers include Miss Jennie Sadler president and Miss Elizabeth Foley vice president.
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Commonwealth Hall
East Boston
Noddle Island
Jennie Sadler
Elizabeth Foley
Mary Hines
Nan McQuillen
Ella Peterson
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A. P. Clark
Brockton
Beverly
Hyde Park
Lynn
Worcester
Bob Veal
Wellstan
Mrs Nars
Academy
the House of Kuppenheimer
Weather Bureau
Kennedy
Leap Year Club
Lancaster Mills
Clinton
Supreme Court
van Nostrand's
P. B. Bunker Hill Breweries
Arrane
Rcmyy
SUA Amasvns
Summerfield
FTE Et
Venice
Seases Press
Bestwell
Columbia
Davenport
Teport
House OF Dignified Credit
Washington ST
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