Change in Hospital Heads and Brutality Probed in Massachusetts
Gov Foss to review mass hospital conditions after a string of inmate brutality cases across Danvers Taunton Pierce Farm and Worcester sites. Reports cite attendants and restraint practices as drivers of abuse with Dr Briggs pushing to abolish restraint and a private investigation underway led by a physician group and involving Archbishop O'Connell.
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Bay State
Louis Cabana
Fall River
Danvers
Bnd Goranson
Taunton
Rodrick C. Mackenzie
Murdock C. MacGregor
Richard F. Mitchell
Pierce Farm
John Richards
Benjamin Powers
John Newman
Lyman School
George H. Lawson
Lynn
Michael McInerney
Westboro
Thomas Brennan
Worcester
Ralph K. Stewart
George B. Finlay
Michael Leyden
Somerville
Briggs
O'Connell
Bill
Governor Foss to receive report on Massachusetts hospitals
Governor Foss will soon receive a report from his special committee investigating Massachusetts insane hospitals. Secretary Dudley Holman said the panel’s identity remains undisclosed and hinted at “something interesting.” An investigation follows claims of disgraceful conditions and possible reforms amid related court actions and prior hospital deaths.
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State House
Massachusetts
Foss
George B. Finlay
Worcester
Michael Leyden
Somerville
Leyden
Council
Fess
Dudley Holman
Holman
Massachusetts Insane Hospital
Frothingham
State Board of Insanity
Charles E. Thompson
State Board
Finlay
George H. Lawson
Lynn
Westboro
Double wedding on stage during Boston Theatre performance
In a showy moment of The Girl in the Taxi a double wedding occurred on stage last night. Lester P. Heald wed Miss Mabel Pinkham of Newton and Rolf Osterman wed Miss May Darlington, both ceremonies presided by Rev. Charles C. Kelley. The audience showered the newlyweds with rice as the curtain rose, and star Bobby Barry presented each couple with 25 in cash.
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Boston
Charles C. Kelley
Brookline
Lester P. Heald
Mabel Pinkham
Newton
Rolf Osterman
May Darlington
Bobby Barry
Julia Ring
Helena Salinger
Jan Salisbury
Jeanette Bageard
Gertrude Shirley
Amelia Nelson
Theatre Company
Miss Darlington
Osterman
Miss Pinkham
Kerrigan Jr to join Redemptorists in long study
Frank J. Kerrigan Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kerrigan of Roxbury leaves this evening for Pennsylvania to begin 11 years of study for the Redemptorist order of priests. A farewell party gathers his friends before departure.
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Frank J. Kerrigan, Jr
Frank J. Kerrigan
Roxbury
Pennsylvania
Redemptorist Order of Priests
Invite Teachers to See Sea Monster at Long Wharf
The management of the sea monster exhibition at Long Wharf invites head masters of principal Greater Boston schools to visit with teachers and pupils. The aims are educational benefit and public interest in the exhibit.
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Long Wharf
Boston
Resinol Ointment and Soap Advertised for Skin Ailments
An advertisement promotes Resinol Ointment as a universal remedy for skin troubles from pimples to eczema and boils, with instant effect and available in opal screw-top containers priced at fifty cents to a dollar. Resinol Soap is praised as soothing, preventive for blackheads and chapped hands, ideal for infants, children, and scalp care, sold by all druggists from the Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore, Md.
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Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Baker Sets Opposition to West End and Elevated Merger
Charles M. Baker, sole West End director opposing the merger with the Elevated, urges stockholders to reject the consolidation. He cites protective committee analysis, constitutional doubts, and risks of litigation, arguing against accepting the act and urging support for the committee’s position. He warns against relying on misleading circulars and stresses safeguarding property and rights.
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Charles M. Baker
West End
Elevated
Baker
Joseph B. Russell
West End Street Railway Company
Protective Committee
Joint Board of Railroad Commissioners and Transit Commission
Joint Board
Senate
House
Supreme Court of the United States
Renewal of Complexions by Absorption Ad
An advertisement promotes mercorized wax as a nightly treatment to remove blemished skin. Users apply the wax like a cold cream and wash off with water and soap the next morning. The claim is a gradual, dramatic restoration of a natural, beautiful complexion.
C. F. King Not Seriously Ill Denial Issued
Warden Bridges of Massachusetts State Prison Charlestown denied reports that Cardenio F. King is seriously ill. He stated he does not know how the rumor began and that King is not suffering from a condition that would prevent recovery.
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Bridges
Massachusetts
Charlestown
Cardenio F. King
King
Keene Suffering Yet Attends Luncheon in London
James R. Keene of New York, coping with a return of his illness, was much improved and sat up to enjoy luncheon in London. Reports say he remained alert and in good spirits after the midday meal.
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London
James R. Keene
New York
Barry Appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland
London August 28 Redmond Barry attorney general of Ireland has been appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland succeeding Sir Samuel Walker who died in Dublin on August 13.
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London
Redmond Barry
Ireland
Samuel Walker
Dublin
Storm toll rises in Charleston as trestle collapses
A. M. Smith of Columbus and a local motor man were killed when a Charleston trestle collapsed. L. D. Klintworthy and B. Hill were seriously injured. Two unidentified women drowned as their home flooded. Several colored residents are among storm victims. Sullivan's Island marooned residents were rescued by a steamer. Fort Moultrie soldiers aided the injured at the government reservation. Eight vessels were sunk or damaged including the Edwina and the Sewee dredge.
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A. M. Smith
Columbus
L. D. Klintworthy
St. Stephens
B. Hill
Sullivan's Island
Fort Moultrie
Edwina
Sophiaa
Sewee
Laura Hallie Ash
Hummarock
Two Young Stowaways Desert Ranger Ship for Caronia
Two Massachusetts youths aged 16 and 17 desert the Ranger training ship in Queenstown harbor after stripping from uniforms and stowing away to join the Cunarder Caronia bound for New York. They later reveal true names Henry Swift and Henry Twinquist. Swift is listed in Dorchester, Twinquist in Roxbury.
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New York
Caronia
Jim Sullivan
Bill Murphy
Queenstown
George Waring
11Th Cavalary
San Antonio
Texas
Murphy
Sullivan
Henry Swift
Dorchester
Mass
Henry Twinquist
Roxbury
Ranger
Queenstown Harbor
Atlantic
Boston
Twinquist
Swift
GIVES SELF UP IN GARAGE CASE
Raymond S. Joe, manager of the Brandon garage at 643 Washington Street Brookline, surrendered to Brookline police on a warrant charging assault with intent to kill. He posted 2500 bail for today's Brookline Municipal Court appearance but the case may await Judge Parker's return from vacation.
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Raymond
Joe
Brandon
Washington Street
Brookline
Corey
Judge Parker
C. E. Young
Fred Lundy
William Hill
Elizabeth F. Avery
General Motor Company
Anti-Trust Law Theme at ABA Convention in Boston
The 4th annual American Bar Association meeting opens in Boston with about 500 members attending. President Taft is invited and President Edgar H. Farrar of Louisiana will discuss statute law changes. Sessions center in Huntington Hall with events at Vendome and Somerset Hotels.
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American Bar Association
Boston
Taft
Vendome Hotel
Huntington Hall
Boylston Street
Somerset Hotel
Edgar H. Farrar
Louisiana
Laurier Opens His Campaign in St John
Sir Wilfrid Laurier opens his reciprocity campaign in St John with 7000plus in Victoria rink and thousands more outside. Marching crowds, bands, torches, and cars fill streets while local candidates and Charles Marcille speak. William Pugsley reports English bidder on dock project but cabinet approval required before contract.
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ST. John
N. B
Victoria Rink
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
Lst
Charles Marcille
Quebec
William Pugsley
Cabinet Council
Thief Uses Gum Stick to Steal Department Store Cash
In broad daylight at a Boston department store, two well dressed men used a yellow yard stick and gum to pull bundles of pay envelopes from the fourth floor. Police and store detectives searched the crowd, but the money vanished and the stick with gum was left at the window.
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Boston
de Store
Sporting Goods
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C. F. King
Keene
Barry
Charleston
Stokers
Boston Boys
Laurier
Henry Siegel CO
iHenry Siegel Co
Boston, Mass
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
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Eribe
Spark St
Nee Street
Hanover
Summer Street
Lincoln
Court Street
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