Leper in Pest House Transferred From Polling Booth
Bertha Osis a 19 year old Brookline domestic described as a leper was moved from a rundown voting booth to the city pest house. Doctors say she is a leprosy patient with reports she will go to Penikese Island leper colony soon.
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Bertha Osis
Brookline
Post
Jamison
Durgin
Board of Health
Miss Osis
Smallpox Hospital
Penikese Island
Russia
Steamer Ghazee Survives Typhoon in China Sea
The steamer Ghazee of London berthed at Mystic Wharf after a deadly China Sea typhoon ordeal. With a 65 crew, the three year old ship survived, while two larger steamers were lost. The officer’s account describes a 12 hour storm that tore away deck fittings and steering gear before rescue and repair at Hongkong, then onward to Boston via the Suez route.
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China Sea
Ghazee
Mystic Wharf
Gellatly Hankey
London
Hongkong
Boston
Suez Canal
Unconscious Woman Lingers Months After Accident
Mary Anthony of Cazénove street has been unconscious for 44 days since an October 16 auto collision on the Dartmouth street bridge. She briefly awakened November 17, but otherwise remained in a coma at City Hospital, astonishing the medical staff.
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City
Mary Anthony
Cazénove Street
Dartmouth Street
Wife of Fricks Locks farmer attempts suicide in kerosene blaze
Mrs. Charles Miller, wife of a prominent Pottstown area farmer, poured a gallon of kerosene over her body and set it alight in a suicide attempt, suffering from mental aberration.
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Pottstown
Penn
Charles Miller
Fricks Locks
Here
Seth's Serenade At Homevent With Gift Exchange
A village shivaree for Seth ends with an unorthodox gift haul to the new couple. Men and women carry bundles and bags of items, as the squire offers well wishes for long life and a cheerful start to each day. Coffee and beer are shared, marking the festive occasion.
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Seth
Squire
May
Service of Winthrop Lodge Memorial Address on American Manhood
The Hon. James A. Gallivan delivered the memorial address at Winthrop Lodge of Elks last evening in Wadsworth Hall. Exalted Ruler William H. Barter led the program, noting the lodge’s recent founding as a “baby” lodge. Gallivan spoke on American manhood and on respect for the dead among enlightened peoples.
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Boston’ Lodge No. 10
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Majestic Theatre
East Boston High School Glee Club
Lawrence H. Sullivan
Order
George H. Johnson
Charles P. Hurley
George W. Carruth
Olive Whitely
J. B. Forrest
Thomas E. Clifford
Fitzgerald
Michael J. Murray
Wadsworth Hall
Winthrop
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
William H. Barter
James A. Gallivan
Boston Lodge
Longshoremen refuse overtime on Clyde and Savannah lines
The Longshoremen's Trade Council voted to stop any overtime work for deep water longshoremen on the Clyde and Savannah steamship lines until grievances are settled. Reported friction stems from unpaid night shift rates and nonunion days for Clyde and Savannah crews while lighter crews worked weekends under union scale.
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Longshoremen's Trade Council
Roughan Hall
Clyde
Savannah
Savannnah
Labor notes on union elections and meetings in Boston area
Summary of union activities across Boston including executives meeting, mayoral question readings on contract abolishment and Saturday half holiday, and campaigns for international officers. Notables include JT F OLeary address to Painters District Council, Butler for international vice president, and new offices for Painters Union 11 and Barbers Union.
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Union 149 Executive Board
IF. O'Leary
Brockton
The
Brotherhood of Painters, Paperhangers
Painters’ District Council
Massachusetts
Carriage and Wagon Workers’ International Union Board of Appeals
Boston
Thomas P. Butler
Painters’ Union
William J. O'Neill
Boston Barbers’ Union
Dover
Washington Streets
Fred P. McGarth
James J. Gallagher
Joseph Waldron
William McAvoy
Cement and Asphalt Workers’ Union
Deer Island
Atlas Construction Co
John Conway
Boston Building Laborers
Deer Island Wall
Harcourt Bindery Company
Philip J. Byrne
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
State Branch
A. F. of
Bricklayers’ Union
Detroit
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Brings Refund Promise
Ad for laxative bromide quinine tablets promises a one day cure for a cold with a refund if it fails. The copy mentions signed guarantees and per box purchase terms.
Mauretania Passes Sea Conditions Heading for Halifax
On board the Mauretania, via Halifax Nova Scotia, noon position 41.26 N 63.14 W. The vessel reported 490 miles run at 23.60 knots under NE breeze and light sea with rain squalls and overcast skies.
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Halifax
N. S
Night Workers' Chapel Seeks New Downtown Home
Archbishop O'Connell spoke to the Night Workers' Chapel congregation at 363 Washington Street after a 3:30 mass. He urged building a new ground-floor chapel with multiple masses and quiet access, proposing land purchases by subscriptions and noting his own night-work experience.
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Washington Street
Archbishop O'Connell
Christ
Walnut Harvest Totals 12 Million Pounds for Southern California
Southern California completed its annual English walnut harvest totaling about 12 000 000 pounds, 2 000 000 pounds less than the previous year.
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Tos Angeles
Calfornia
Boston Mayor Denies Family Control Over City
Mayor Fitzgerald defended his relationship with his brothers at Gray's Hall in South Boston. He said his brothers have never influenced or will influence city affairs or municipal appointments. He contrasted his family ties with Coulthurst's criticisms, insisting the office has not been syndicated or divided within the Fitzgerald clan.
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Fitzgerald
Gray's Hall
South
Boston
Coulthurst
Democratic Party
Miss Sarah Edgell dies at 95 in Woburn
Miss Sarah Edgell oldest Woburn resident dies at her Main and Hovey street home aged 95. She was daughter of Captain John E. and Susan Edgell, her father a shoe manufacturer and longtime notable city figure.
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Sarah Edgell
Woburn
Main and Hovey Streets
Miss Edgell
John E
Susan Edgell
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Archbishop O’connell
California
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Temple Place
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Siar
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J. S. Waterman & Sons
Washington St
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Roxbury
George H. Waterman
Frank S. Waterman
Allanson
Roslindale
Mary
William Allanson
Church of Our Saviour
Albane Street
Clark
John
B. Clark
Kerrigan
West End
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Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Centre Street
Holland
Dorchester
Joseph Flolland
Corona Street
Geneva Avenue
St. Peter’s Church
Kane
Anhie J
Martin M. Kane
Brooks Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
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George A. Lersned
Pelmont Street
Murray
South Boston
East Third Street
Thomas and
Elray
ING Dental
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