Spalding Sentenced Again to Charlestown Prison
Harry B. Spalding, long known in Boston’s Bohemia as a gambler and embezzler, is sent to the Charlestown State Prison for seven years after embezzling about 3300 from Washburn Credit Company. His rise and downfall span offices, races, and a dancer once in love with his temptations.
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Harry B. Spalding
Justice
Charlestown State Prison
Spalding
Washburn Credit Company
Charlestown
Boston
Bohemia
Wheeler, Blodgett & Co
Canada
Cuba
New Orleans
Washburn Company
Washburn Explains Mrs Childs Case In Probation Rebuttal
To the editor, Mr Washburn defends Eva M Childs plea of guilty in embezzlement with Spalding, arguing probation reflects first offense and guardianship of her seven year old daughter and dependent mother. He notes probation is not pardon and she must report to a probation officer and risk re sentencing if misbehavior occurs.
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Eva M. Childs
Henry B. Spalding
Spalding
Childs
Hen Dispute Roils Mattapan Neighborhood Over Hens
In West Selden Street Mattapan residents battle a so called sore eye disease in hens and ownership tensions flare as Board of Health bans keeping fowl. A local anti hen committee complains police respond but jurisdiction lies with health board as hen fanciers defend their poultry and community life.
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West Selden Street
Mattapan
Secon
All Hall
Board of Health
Henward
Roe
Mass casualty fear as Macedonian unrest grows and Turkish actions blamed
Reports from Sofia warn of imminent large scale bloodshed in Macedonia as Christian and Muslim communities tension. Officials fear fanatical mobs may strike across towns and villages within days, with Turkish troops possibly unable to restrain violence. The crisis follows Turkish arms searches and rising conspiracies led by Macedonian leaders and reform advocates like Sarkis in exile.
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Macedonia
Turkey
Sofia
Turks Destroy Ekshisu and Krushevo Rumors Rise
Reported Turkish forces bombarded and destroyed Ekshisu, 28 miles south of Monastir. Insurgents in Krushevo allegedly repulsed two Turkish assaults and proposed conditional surrender, with Constantinople still ordering no quarter.
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Salonica
Aus
Ekshisu
Monastir
Krushevo
Constantinople
Turkish reformer speaks to Boston compatriots in Edinboro Street
Salim Sarkis addressed a large gathering of Turkish patriots at the Syrian Mission on Edinboro Street last night outlining a more liberal government. He has visited Boston for the purpose of the Turkish reform movement.
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Sarkis
Young
Egypt
Syria
New York
The
Musheer
Salim Sarkis
Boston
Edinboro Street
Turkey
Probation Considerations in Offence Case
The district attorney agreed to support probation after reviewing the case. Spalding, having prior sentence for the same offence, faced opposition to probation despite mitigating factors. Judge Washburn noted differing circumstances and weighed treatment options.
Quincy Druggist Acquitted in Novel Liquor Case
Judge Avery acquits Paul J. Brown, an Atlantic druggist, charged with selling liquor on an old physician's prescription. The decision comes in a somewhat novel case heard in Quincy.
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Quincy
Avery
Paul J. Brown
Atlantic Druggist
Seized Liquors Returned To Owner
The article notes that the seized liquors were returned to the owner, completing the action related to the case.
Olney Likely for Democratic Convention Chairman
The article reports Richard Olney as a likely choice for chairman of the next Democratic convention. No steps are taken yet, with a State executive meeting in August to consider his name. If he declines, others from Boston or outside may be pursued, including Mayor Collins.
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Richard Olney
State Committee
Olney
Thayer
Congressman McNary
Kelcher
Conry
Congresman Sullivan
Collins
Boston
Humphreys Brave Deed Rescues Charlestown Boy
Walter W. Cronin, 11, of 1 Adams Street Charlestown, fell from Warren Bridge while fishing. A passerby named Harry Humphrey without giving an address dove in, saved the boy from drowning, and Cronin remained unconscious at his home under a doctor's care in precarious condition. Humphrey was cheered as he crossed the bridge toward Boston.
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Walter W. Cronin
Adams Street
Charlestown
Warren Bridge
Harry Humphrey
Young Cronin
Humphrey
Boston
St Francis de Sales Church Garden Party Draws 2500
Fully 2500 persons attended the St Francis de Sales Church garden party and reunion in Amory Grove Roxbury. Two baseball games were played with St Vincent's A A beating Fenway 8 to 4 and Roxburys topping Randall 11 to 8. D Waters won the mile and half mile runs with J Sweeney second. Joseph Kaveney and George Whittaker won the boys race. Annie Murphy won the girls race. A basketball game between Americans and Nationals saw the Americans win 10 to 8.
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St. Francis de Sales
Roxbury
Amory Grove
St. Vincent’s A. A
Fenway Athletic Club
Roxburys
Randall A. A
D. Waters
M. McKenna
Waters
J. Sweeney
Joseph Kaveney
George Whittaker
Annie Murphy
Kittie Sheehan
Nationals
Yankee Boat Wins Canada Cup Race in Light Seas
The Irondequoit won the fourth race for the Canada cup at Toronto as a strong northwest breeze of about 13 knots blew though seas remained light. The Canadian defender faced favorable weather yet could not overcome the Yankee challenger.
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Toronto
Ont
Irondequoit
Friends Honor Captain Hoffman at Complimentary Banquet
Major John H. Roberts praised Captain Fred G. Hoffman of Police Division 12 as he retired, noting the nation’s gratitude for both Hoffman and General Miles. About 110 guests attended, including Deputy Superintendents, inspectors, captains, judges, colonels, and other officials who joined the testimonial dinner.
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Miles
Hoffman
John H. Roberts
Fred G. Hoffman
Police Division 12
Coulter
Hanscom
Watts
Houghton
McCausland
Cain
Donovan
Evans
Foster
Gaskin
Goodwin
Hanley
Hunt
Trish
O’lalor
Wescott
Warren
William H. Preble
J. Otis Fallon
Charles Pfaff
Thomas Taff
Elmer Chickering
Michael T. Clarke
John F. Dever
Sebastian Gahm
Js. H. Whitney
H. W. Huguley
Sol Bacharach
J. Stearns Cushing
William D. Finley
Jeremiah McCarthy
M. W. Norris
Benjamin Piscopo
Milton Craige
Thomas F. Strange
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William H. Brine Company
Burns
Crown Herald
Plimpton-Hervey CO Reliable House Furnishers
Union Stes. Cor
Mr. Washburn
Mrs. Child
Paradise Alley
West Selden
Ders
Georghd F. Washburn
Henry H. Tuttle Company
Washington and
Winter Sts
Webster, Cook&co
PRI
Napoleon
Ces
Brussels
E. Freeze
Yankee Boat
Leeward
Strathcona
Friends
Captain Hoffman
Chickering
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