Mystery Marriage Rumor Tangles Cambridge Couple
Mabel Dell Burleigh and her mother at 59 Sacramento Street Cambridge reportedly plan to marry Herman Lawrence Chase of 2 Central Avenue Medford. The Sherman Hospital matron says Chase, about 80, is an inpatient, married with a wife visiting from a 70 year old spouse, and has several children. Chase has been at the hospital since May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Dell Burleigh
Sarah G. Simpson
Sacramento Street
Cambridge
Herman Lawrence Chase
Central Avenue
Medford
Sherman Hospital
Chase
Chesea
Mr. Chase
Miss Burleigh Marries Hidden in Hospital Tale
Miss Burleigh or Mrs Chase aged 34 sought a marriage license in Cambridge and soon wed an older man named Herman Lawrence Chase, a Medford broker aged about 61, now said to be in Sherman Hospital. The hospital matron confirms his admission since May, with another older man also sharing the surname, while Chelsea directory has no match for the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh
Chase
Congressman Burleigh
Maine
Cambridge
Sacramento Street
Herman Lawrence Chase
Central Avenue
Medford
Sherman Hospital
Post
Bridgegroom
Mr. Chase
Chelsea
Mrs. Chase
Injunction Delays Boston Theatre Opening For The Three Twins
A restraining order from Superior Court blocks The Three Twins from playing at Boston theatres other than the Majestic from Aug 30 to Sept 20. Wilber Shubert Co. claims a contract with Joseph M. Gaites management to stage the show during those weeks. Boston Theatre officials say the season will open with The Three Twins at the Majestic on Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Three Twins
Dana
Boston Playhouse
The
Majestic
Wilber-Shubert Co
Joseph M. Gaites
William Harris
New York
Bessie McCoy
Cuifton Crawford
Man Held in Kidnapping Case After Custody Dispute
In Laconia New Hampshire Walter J Sargent faced Frege Pig justice in a local Police Court accused of kidnapping his son Clarence from his mother Mrs Rose Gordon Sargent home as divorce decree lacked custody grant. He was held in 2000 dollars bail which he could not post and sent to jail.
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Laconia
N. H
J Sargent
Frege Pig
Walter
Peaslee
Clarence
Rose Gordon Sargent
Sargent
Southwest Heat Wave Records Record Temperatures
Kansas City dispatch reports the past 24 hours marked the hottest in the Southwest since 1901, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees and higher in numerous locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas City
Two Mrs Leeds In A Row Over Stage Returns
New York reports a feud within the Leeds family over Augusta Grose Leeds returning to theater. Augusta plans a brief tour after marrying S C Leeds, while her sister in law Mrs William B Leeds opposes the move. The tale ties to the tin plate trust founder William B Leeds and his later death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Leeds
New York
William B. Leeds
S. C. Leeds
Europe
8. C. Leeds
Augusta Glose
Leeds
Kansas City
Keith & Proctor
Augusta Grose
Fifth Avenue Theatre
William B. Leed
O. H. P. Belmont
Daniel G. Reid
Clarissa Agnew
W. B. Leeds
Tin Plate Trust
Steel Trust
Rock Island Railroad
Harriman
Vu. Leeas
Wouse
Mrs Taft Improves Health Amid Busy Social Round
Mrs. Taft's health has improved enough that she no longer needs her sister Mrs. Louis More's help, and the sister will depart for the rest of the summer. President Taft remains active, winning a match at Essex links and planning further games as he prepares for a lengthy West and South trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Charles P. Taft
John Hays Hammond
Gloucester
William J. Boardman
Manchester
Taft
Topsfield
Carpenter
Sonderklasse
Thomas W. Lawson
Marshfield Agricultural Society
Whist for Women Held at Free Home Dorchester
A women only whist event was hosted last evening at the Free Home for Consumptives on Quincy Street Dorchester under Brookline women. Mrs William Fitzpatrick of Brookline assisted by Miss Lulu Hartigan organized the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Street
Dorchester
Brookline
William Fitzpatrick
Lulu Hartigan
General Townsend Dead
Brigadier General Edwin K F Townsend retired died in Washington after a stroke of apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Washington
Edwin KF. Townsend
Notable Wellesley Judge Dies By Self Inflicted Wound
Judge C Everett Washburn a leading Wellesley Hills resident aged 58 died at his Washington Street home from a self inflicted revolver wound believed due to grief over the loss of his 12 year old son Webster who drowned on Christmas Day 1905. He practiced law in Boston at 10 Tremont Street and served as a town trial justice and active Democratic organizer. He founded the Omnibus Club and helped draft Wellesley by laws while delivering long town meeting speeches.
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Wellesley
C. Everett Washburn
Wellesley Hills
Washington Street
Webster
Waban Lake
Boston
Judge Washburn
Amherst College
Germany
Tremont Street
Dedham
Omnibus Club
Washburn
Ransacked Roxbury Home of Hon. Joseph H. O'Neil
Burglars broke into the Roxbury residence of Hon. Joseph H. O'Neil at Seaver Street and Humboldt Avenue. The owners are abroad in Tiverton, Rhode Island, leaving the house closed. They entered via a rear window and searched every room, with a full inventory delayed until the family returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. O'Neil
Seaver Street
Humboldt Avenue
Roxbury
Mr. O'Neil
Tiverton
R. I
Theves
Death by own action ends life of promoter in Becket
David H. Bidwell a 60 year old New York promoter and capitalist killed himself this afternoon at his sister Elizabeth Bidwell’s Becket home. He appeared in good spirits after lunch before going to the veranda and firing a pistol into his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
David H. Bidwell
New York
Elizabeth Bidwell
Main Street
Becket
Pittsfield Man Bidwell Shot After Motor Venture
Mr Bidwell, in Pittsfield for two months to promote Stilson Motor Car Co capitalized at 300000, planned to complete his task soon. He died after a rain soaked trip when a gunshot occurred near Becket, leaving his wife Bertha Brown prostrate and a nephew Addison Bidwell as survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bidwell
Pittsfield
Stilson Motor Car Company
Boston
Brookline
Bertha Brown
Herbert M. Stilson
Stilson Company
Rain
Becket
New York
Sherman Square Hotel
Addison Bidwell
Coats With Blood Linked To Murder Probe
Detectives investigating an unknown man killed with 18 stab wounds detained two men after they visited a tailor shop to repair cut and blood-stained coats. The men were held for questioning as part of the evolving case in Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Norman Calls On Judge Donovan in Local Political Clash
The exchange shows Norman pressing Hon. Jim Donovan about allowing the public to approve a candidate before election day. Donovan insists he will decide and suggests ward chairmen allied with him may be involved. The talk hints at internal party pressures and potential meetings or none.
Harriman Rumored to Exercise NYC Option and Unite Rail Lines
Boston railroad leaders react to a New York report that E. H. Harriman will exercise an option on $50 million of New York Central stock to gain control of a coast to coast system. The arrangement would include the NYC, Chicago and Northwestern, Illinois Central, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, boosting Boston as a major eastern port and signaling major changes for the Boston and Albany line. Stock on the New York Central rose as brokers speculated on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Railroad
New York
New York Central Railroad
E. H. Harriman
Pacific
Atlantic
Boston
New York Report
Harriman
Europe
Albany
Worcester
New York Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
New York Stock Exchange
Riley Named Corespondent in Divorce Libel
William J. Walton files for divorce from Carrie M. Walton alleging misconduct. The libel names Phil M. Riley associate editor of Photo-Era magazine at 83 Boylston Street as a corespondent in the alleged infidelity. The Walton stake custody of two sons and detail a midnight visit to Riley’s Cambridge apartment at 884 Massachusetts Avenue with two private detectives watching.
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Phil M. Riley
Boylston Street
William J. Walton
Roxbury Crossing
Carrie M. Walton
Mr. Riley
Back Bay
Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue
John Riley
Laconia
N. H
Mr. Walton
Stanley K
Sidney H
Riley
Walton
Elbert Street
Roxbury
Dudley Street
Bigelow Street
Masachusetts Avenue
Twain
John B. Donnelly Dies in Somerville
John B. Donnelly died at his Franklin Avenue home in Somerville. A charter member of the Knights of Columbus there, he served in several offices and was grand knight in 1907. He belonged to Granada Caravan of the Alhambra and the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph's Church. Born 1863 in the North End, he married Adeline Vahey in 1889 and worked as a machinist at Flagg Manufacturing for 26 years. Survived by a widow, two children, a mother, a sister, and two brothers James H. and Joseph H. of Cambridge. Funeral for St. Joseph's Church Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Donnelly
Franklin Avenue
Somerville
Donnelly
Knights of Columbus
Granada Caravan
Alhambra
Holy Name Society
St. Joseph's Church
Mr. Donnelly
North End
Adeline Vahey
Flagg Manufacturing Company
James H
Joseph H
Cambridge
St. Joseph’s Church
Clams From Governor's Island Tied to Death in Boston Harbor
Clams dug from a restricted Boston Harbor area on Governor's Island are linked to illness and the death of 68 year old Susan Blackall of Cambridge. An autopsy by Dr. George B. Magrath confirmed the clam illness. Despite warnings, posted signs near the island were repeatedly torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor's Island
Boston Harbor
Susan Blackall
Rollinscourt
Cambridge
George B. Magrath
Tinsmith Heir to $30,000 Estate in Germany
Matthias N. Zink of East Boston learns he is the heir to $30,000 left by a dead uncle in Mexicole Germany. An attorney in Germany notified him last week. He plans to sail in December on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse with his daughter Theresa Marie to Berlin to claim the fortune.
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Mexicole
Germany
Matthias N. Zink
Maverick Square
Boston
Zink
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Theresa Marie Zink
Berlin
Brave British veteran Colonel Courtenay dies at 74
Colonel Charles Seaver Courtenay of the Seventh Royal British Fusiliers and Crimean War veteran died at his Needham residence aged 74. Survived by widow, three daughters and two sons, he lived in Needham for almost 30 years and later left legal practice. He held royal honors from England including a red cross and a gold medal for Crimea and the Sepoy rebellion. Born in London, he studied law with his uncle Sir John King before turning to the military.
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Needham
Charles Seaver Courtenay
Royal British Fusiliers
Sebastopol
Courtenay
England
Red Cross
Queen's Own Guards
London
Sir John King
Sutton Case Ends in Annapolis Court of Inquiry
The Sutton court of inquiry closed after two secret sessions reviewing the death of Lieutenant James N. Sutton Jr. U S M C on October 13 1907. Findings were signed and will be reviewed by the Navy Department in Washington before public release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Sutton Court of Inquiry
James N. Sutton, Jr
Navy Department
Washington
Talk Codman for Mayor
Edmund D. Codman is seriously considered as a mayoral candidate by the Good Government Association. He was named at a recent meeting where Secretary Edmund Billings and Laurence Minot attended. If James J. Storrow withdraws, Codman will be asked to lead the reform forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund D. Codman
The
Good Government Association
Edmund Billings
Laurence Minot
James J. Storrow
Codman
Fernside Estate in Tyrringham Sold for 50000
Fernside, the 1000 acre Berkshire estate, was sold this afternoon for 50000 by W B A Dingwall of Tevalvula Mexico. Purchasers include Robb de Peyster Tytus Richard Watson Gilder and John Hutton New York figures. Town hopes rise for a grand hotel and enhanced resort appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyringham
The
Berkshires
Political intrigue and ward politics in a city campaign
An exchange reveals candidate hints and factional tensions as the city probes names such as Murphy O Neil Storrow and Lomasney. The dialogue touches on planned campaigns, party control of ward committees, and the potential impact of Plan 2 and charter changes ahead of elections.
Medford Ice Firm Hikes Prices Citywide
Medford August 16 The Medford Ice Company the sole local supplier raises prices across all sizes citing low supply from hot weather. Small pieces under 2 pounds up five cents fifty pound blocks up from 15 to 20 cents and hundred pound quantities from 25 to 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Woman Charged After Axe Attack Over Yard Gate Dispute
Mary Quigley of East Somerville faced Somerville Police Court on a charge related to an axe attack on Maggie Seeley last Friday. Seeley testified she was hit in the shoulder while fleeing a hallway incident over yard gate ownership. Quigley pleaded not guilty and was held for the grand jury with $200 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Quigley
Florence Street
East
Somerville
Maggie Seeley
Quigley
Seeley
Springfield Player Sold to Oakland Club for 1500
Springfield manager Jack Zeller announced the sale of Harl V. Maggert to the Oakland club of the Pacific Coast league for 1500 dollars. Maggert is batting .314 and will report to Oakland in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Jack Zeller
Harl V. Maggert
Oakland Club
Magegert
Oakland
Two Ton Girders Slips Threatening Workers At Waltham Plant
A two ton girder slipped from a truck at the Waltham Bleachery and Dye Works plant, narrowly missing several workers. Michael Kennedy and John Morne were seriously injured being pinned down, while John Shaughnessy fell through a floor hole created by the beam’s weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Michael Kennedy
John Morne
John Shaughnessy
Mechanic Street
Girl Enters Convent in Emmetsburg
Miss Sarah E. Doherty of 24 Kilton Street left yesterday for Maryland where she will enter the convent of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul at Emmetsburg. She has long been active in charitable work in the parish of St. Leo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Doherty
Kilton Street
Maryland
Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
Emmetsburg
St. Leo
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H. L. Chase
Tin Plate King
Mrs. Taft
Mr. Hammond
Joseph H. O’neil
RICH
D. H. Bidwell
Self
AUTO
Norman
Jim” Donovan
Deng Rac
Lami Tee
Democratic City Committee
Mr. Donovan
Boong
Port of Boston
Sutton
Horsford
Storrow
O'Neil
John R. Murphy
Murphy
O’neil
Lomasney
Joe
Martin
Donovan
Hendricks Club
Donovan’s Ward Committee
Finance Commission
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