Father Daughter on Trial Over Stolen Paymaster Funds
In Superior Court a father James W Harrington of Roxbury and his daughter Regina Nicholls face charges of receiving stolen property linked to a Boston paymaster robbery last July. Witnesses include a Nicholls brother and three other youths already sentenced in State institutions. The money from the robbery was shared at Nicholls home and later allegedly placed with Harrington, who reportedly refused to return it. The hearing continues tomorrow.
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Boston
Regina Nicholls
James W.harrington
Roxbury
James F. Collins
Nicholls
Claremont Park
Frank Harrington
Collins
Harrington
Gala Night Among Royal Arcanumites
Preparations are complete for a 4 percent monster conclave tonight by the Bay State Council Royal Arcanum at 24 Warren Street Roxbury. Invitations went to local Councils in Boston and vicinity including supreme and grand officers. Attendees include Boston No 4 Charles Sumner Council Saga more Brookline Alpha Elliot Dorchester Agassiz Cambridge Harvard Franklin Winthrop with addresses by Leopold J Lyons Leon R Egges Horace G Williams Shaftoe and others.
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ROYAL
Cambridge
Harvard
Franklin
Winthrop Council
Leopold J. Lyons
Charles Sumner
Leon R. Egges
Horace G. Williams
Shaftoe
Astor Presents Chesapeake Flag to London Museum
The flag of the American frigate Chesapeake, captured by HMS Shannon in 1813 and sold at auction in London, was donated to the Royal United Service Museum by William Waldorf Astor. This marks the first disclosure that Astor purchased the flag. Bronchitis Sudden weather shifts trigger bronchial troubles. Brown's Bronchial Troches provide prompt relief.
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Astor
Chesapeake
London Museum
London
H. M
Shannon
Royal United Service Museum
William Waldorf Astor
Actress Wife Seeks Absolute Divorce From Dustin Farnum
Mrs Agnes Johnstone Farnum of Massachusetts files for absolute divorce from actor Dustin Farnum in Boston. The case follows the Howard Gould divorce drama and sparks in theatrical circles. Farnum denies knowledge of details while friends say Mrs Gould’s name does not appear in the charges.
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Agnes Johnstone Farnum
Massachusetts
Boston
Dustin Farnum
Howard Gould
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Gould
Farnum
New York
Supreme Court
Victor J. Downing
Farnums
A. Johnstone Farnum
D. Laney Farnum
Nazimova To Visit Boston Next Week As “Witch Of Make Up”
Russian actress Alla Nazimova, famed as “the witch of make up,” will appear in Boston next week after her long stage and screen career. The feature notes her dramatic persona and evolving craft attracting audiences in major cities.
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the Witch OF Make-Up
Mme, Alla Nazimova
Boston
Unknown actress signs seamless costume and persona shift
The text notes an actor's ability to arrange costume and facial expression to match a character, showcasing skill in embodying roles. It emphasizes performance alignment between attire and demeanor for convincing portrayal.
Alumni Association Planned for Harvard Grammar School
Alumni of Harvard Grammar School plan to form a permanent association. A meeting of former pupils will be held in the school hall on next Tuesday evening to launch the effort. Miss Sarah Leonard proposed the idea, with James J. Mullen Jr. as chairman of the organizing committee.
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Harvard Grammar School
Sarah Leonard
James J. Mullen, Jr
Hyde Park Doctor’s murder trial postponed to September
In Dedham on April 23 the Dr. Walter R. Amesbury murder case was postponed to the September term after a plea in abatement argued over the wife’s name Anna Amesbury. Mental examination reports said Amesbury was sane both at the time of the alleged shooting and presently.
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Dedham
Walter R. Amesbury
Hyde Park
John P. Leahy
Amesbury
Leahy
Anna B
Anna VY
George F. Jelly
Joseph W. Courtney
Mischievous Boys Try to Derail Train in Hudson
On April 22 8 08 pm two stones were placed on the Acton and Maynard branch of the Boston and Maine railway midway between Hudson and Maynard. The engine struck the stones causing a crash but no injuries were reported and only air connections were broken. The train continued to Maynard after removal of the obstruction with 22 persons aboard.
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Hudson
Acton and Maynard
Boston & Maine
Maynard
Fire destroys grain elevator and mill near Lowell
A fire at Bennett Hall station leveled the Elmer E. Cole grain elevator and grist mill and damaged the nearby residence of Mrs. Nellie Morton in Farmer's Line Billerica Centre. Loss estimated at $33,000 with partial insurance.
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Lowell
Elmer E. Cole
Bennett Hall Station
Nellie Morton
Farmer's Line
Billerica Centre
Police Chief Moline Stricken at Home in Lockport
Chief of Police Moline, 63, suffered a paralysis stroke at his Lockport home and may not recover. He led the force 25 years and serves as president of the New York State Association of Police Chiefs.
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Lockport
N. Y
Moline
New York State Association of Police Chiefs
Frosts in California Hurt Prune Crop Prices Soar
Reports from several California counties say late frosts damaged about half the prune crop. The deficit is expected to push prune prices upward.
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Chicago
California
Samuel R. Shipley Dies at 80 Noted Philadelphia Financier
Samuel R. Shipley former president of the Provident Life and Trust Company in Philadelphia died at his home after a long illness. He was 80 years old.
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Philadelphia
Samuel R. Shipley
the Provident Life and Trust Company
Mayor Pushes Bill to Consolidate City Departments
The metropolitan affairs committee discusses Mayor Hibbard’s bill granting him power to consolidate departments and appoint officials without alderman confirmation. A rival claim that a separate bill would remove board oversight is denied, with copies shown to committee members. If the Board of Aldermen fails to act within two weeks, mayoral recommendations become law.
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Hibbard
Boston
White
State House
Board of Aldermen
Cornell Club Meets Tonight at Hotel Lenox
The New England Cornell Club holds a smoker this evening at 6 30 at Hotel Lenox. Members and guests are invited to attend the gathering.
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Cornell Club
New England
Hotel Lenox
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