Rich Recluse Burns Near Death in Bridgewater Fire
Edward Payton, 75, a reclusive resident, is in critical condition after a fire destroyed his home on Pleasant street. He was rescued by Thomas Kelley, who pulled him from the burning house as sparks from a pipe set it ablaze. Payton, who lived alone with no known relatives, had traveled the world and once saved a substantial sum in a bank in the state.
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Burns
James Kelley
Pleasant Street
Payton
Thomas Kelley
Ted
Poslam Promoted for Skin Eruptions and Pimples
Advertises Poslam as a perfect remedy for skin eruptions acne and inflamed complexions including eczema and barbers itch. Claims faster healing than any other treatment and urges reuse and recommendations. Notes Poslam and Poslam soap are sold by druggists with a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
Mrs Geraghty In Auto Smash At Newport
Mrs Jack Geraghty driving a large touring car struck a delivery wagon on Coggeshall avenue in Newport. Her sister-in-law rode along as the wagon horse suffered scratches and harness damage. Dr R E Darrah assisted, and Mrs Geraghty promised to pay for horse and harness damage.
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Newport
R. I
Jack Geraghty
Joseph Murphy
Coggeshall Avenue
Geraghty
Murphy
Request to free home held up in Dorchester
Henry V. Cunningham for the estate of Miss Anna M. Healy seeks instructions on a $2000 bequest to the Free Home for Consumptives on Quincy Street Dorchester. He objects to transferring funds to a home not carrying its originally stated work and questions the sole officer Elizabeth A. Powers. Creditors have litigated against the home and have trusted the executor to reach the bequest.
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Free Home For Consumptives
Quincy Street
Dorchester
Henry V. Cunningham
Anna M. Healy
Elizabeth A. Powers
Mayor Duane Warns Police on Liquor Law Enforcement
In Waltham on April 22 Mayor P. J. Duane warned police at roll call that they must act to curb the drug and liquor traffic or face important changes in the department.
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Waltham
P. J. Duane
Police Department
Mayor Demands Action on Liquor Dealing in City
Mayor Duane entered police headquarters before 6 pm and pressed Chief McKenna to enforce liquor laws. He cited local drug stores on Main and Moody streets selling a dangerous substitute, urged raids after 7 pm, and warned of changes in the police department if conditions did not improve. Chief McKenna refused to comment.
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Duane
McKenna
Police Department
Moody Street
Watered milk scandal eyed by health officials in Athol area
A farmer near a spring on a road from Athol to Millington was seen April 14 pouring water into milk cans. The State Board of Health seeks the offending milkman and other producers accused of selling watered milk at regular prices. Inspectors note lac tometers and chemical analyses sometimes reveal adulteration despite correct gravity readings.
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Athol
Millington
State Board of Health
Richardson
The
Board of Health
Street Railway Sold for Old Junk in Portsmouth
The Portsmouth & Exeter Street Railway, built 12 years ago, sold for 55,000 to settle bondholders. The last car left at 1 p.m. and six months after receivership, S. M. Russell acquired the road for Belden's receivership. Cars and equipment to be removed. rails torn from streets.
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Portsmouth
WN. H
Portsmouth & Exeter Street Railway
United States
Belden
S. M. Russell
Fraternities Blamed in 25 States
Washington report says high school fraternities are banned in 25 states with 13 enacting hostile laws and 12 large-city school boards prohibiting them locally. Movement traces to the We-hae or unknown origins.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Education
Worcester probate case lists multiple bequests
Filed for probate today totaling bequests to Worcester Polytechnic Institute 25000 for Washburn shops and 25000 to trade schools for an assembly hall if the city matches, 10000 to Worcester Memorial Hospital for a nurses home, plus several other bequests from 1000 to 5000.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Washburn
City of
Worcester
Worcester Memorial Hospital
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