Boston artist Nelson found dead in Richmond lodging house
Charles M. Nelson a Boston artist and former University of Sweden professor killed himself with a gas tube in a Richmond lodging house. He had earlier attempted suicide in Hanover Street six years ago and had spoken of his wife and child’s deaths and his unemployment. He had little known family in the area.
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Charles M. Nelson
Boston
University of Sweden
Hanover Street
Richmond
Nelson
Worcester
Santa appeals call for help in Boston Post drives
The Boston Post asks readers to contribute to its Post Santa Claus drive aiding needy youngsters. Readers can visit headquarters or mail contributions to the editor to support gifts and story updates on progress. Letters from children describe poverty, sick relatives, and requests for clothing toys and basic comforts.
Dear Santa Claus I Wish You Would Visit Us
A child in Roxbury writes a plea to Santa Claus detailing a hard year. He explains his father is sick and out of work, his motherlost employment, and asks for any help or gifts while noting he no longer attends the crippled children’s school. He mentions three brothers and a sister and asks for skates only if they won’t hurt his leg.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Helen Somerville
Santa Clause
Papa
Mary Jamaica Plain
Mamma
Madeline
Santa Clauas
Cuba
Times
Cripple Childrens School
Childrens Hospital
Arthur
Roxbury
Union halts work on A. E. Little factory in Brockton
In Brockton on Centre street all carpenters on the A. E. Little & Co. shoe factory quit work after a dispute with Gardner Bros. union officials say the contractors are not recognized. Gardner warns he may stop construction and cancel material orders for a $100,000 Lynn shoe company project. Local business groups and officials protest the clash.
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Brockton
A. E. Little & Co
Centre Street
Carpenters’ Union
Gardner Bros
E. W. Gardner
Little Company
Lynn
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Court Authorizes Trolley Road Sale in New Hampshire
In Concord New Hampshire Judge Edgar Aldrich authorized the sale of the Portsmouth and Exeter street railway owned by the New York Trust Company. The decree allows a going concern sale at a price below the upset value with a later option to sell as junk if no buyer appears.
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Concord
N. H
Portsmouth & Exeter Street Railway
New York Trust Company
Edgar Aldrich
United States Circuit Court
Explosion on Orion injures sailors in Portsmouth
Commander Herbert N. Garnett and 15 crewmen from the Orion were burned or scalded in an oil tank blast at Portsmouth dockyard. Four engineer officers also suffered injuries as the battleship, nearing commission, rested in a basin. Sixteen victims were hospitalized in serious condition.
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Portsmouth
England
Herbert N. Garnett
Naval Ordnance Department
Orion
Madame Simone Addresses drama league on French acting ideals
Members of the Drama League gathered at the Plymouth Theatre yesterday afternoon to hear Madame Simone discuss French Ideals and Methods of Acting. She praised naturalism and described the lengthy training in facial expression and pantomime necessary to convey strong emotions on stage.
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Drama League
Plymouth Theatre
Yesterdaay
Madame Simone
Red Haired Maids Rally at Hotel Lenox In Color Scheme Hunt
The Lenox hotel lobby buzzed as red haired maids gathered for an advertisement seeking a crimson haired maid from a leading theatrical star. Women lined up for interviews at 1 PM while rumors swirl about the employer and her red themed residence.
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Lenox
Democrats win in Portsmouth mayoral race
Democratic Daniel W. Badger was re-elected mayor of Portsmouth New Hampshire by a 698 vote margin over Republican Freeman R. Garrett and won every ward. Democrats also captured two seats on the Board of Public Works, giving them full control of that department while Republicans hold seven council seats to two for Democrats.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Daniel W. Badger
Freeman
R. Garrett
Fred E. Hasty
James W. Barrett
Board of Public Works
Funeral notices from Boston and nearby towns
Multiple death notices list the deceased with spouses, ages, and home addresses across Boston area: Atton Hyde Park Avenue. Barrett West Fourth Street South Boston. Clearey Ward Street South Boston. Conlin Phillips Street Roxbury. D Deny Washington Street Roslindale. Doherty Batchelder Street Roxbury. Donovan Washington Street Somerville. Drews en Forest Hills. Fernald Ward Street Newton Centre. Finochietti Hull Street. Gallagher Presley Street Malden. Gallant Seventh Street East Cambridge. Grimes Fourth Street Sterling. Hines Parker Street Roxbury. Howatt Thornton Street. Headley Street Somerville. Funerals set for Dec 14 to Dec 18 at churches and cemeteries. masses at St Monica’s, Mission Church, Sacred Heart, Immaculate Conception, Gate of Heaven, and New Calvary Cemetery for interment. Names include Atton, Barrett, Clearey, Conlin, Dedeny, Doherty, Donovan, Drews, Fernald, Finochietti, Gallagher, Gallant, Grimes, Hines, Howatt, Headley.
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Atton
Forest Hills
William Charles
Augusta E. Atton
Hyde Park Avenue
Barrett
Boston
Catherine
Robert Barrett
Leahy
West Fourth Street
Clearey
John
Mary Clearey
Burke
Ward Street
St. Monica’s Church
New Calvary
Conlin
Roxbury
Catharine v
Matthew J. Conlin
William J
Ann Navin
Phillips Street
Mission Church
Dpdeny
Roslindale
Thomas
Mary Dedeny
Melia
Washington Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Calvary
Doherty
Frank L
Peter T
Elizabeth F. Doherty
Geary
Boston Lodge
John J. Sullivan
Batchelder Street
St. Paul's Church
Woodward Park Street
New Calvary Cemetery
Donovan
New York
Andrew
Nora Donovan
Murphy
Somerville
St. Joseph’s Church
Drewsen
John Drewsen
Hotel Highland
Forest Hills Cemetery
Fernald
Newton Centre
Florence B
Fred A. Fernald
Kittery
Finochietti
Theresa Finochietti
Bacigalupo
Giovanni Finochietti
Hull Street
Sacred Heart Church
Mt. Calvary
San Francisco
Gallagher
Malden
Katherine E
James L. Gallagher
Presley Street
Church of Immaculate Conception
Calvary Cemetery
East Woburn
Gallant
East Cambridge
Wil Ney H. Gallant
Seventh Street
Grimes
Sterling
Mass
Thomas P
Thomas R
Margaret H. Cums
Fourth Street
Gate of Heaven Church
Hines
Roxt
Ellen
Howatt
Ir Taearee
Elizabeth
Enjamin Howatt
McRae
Thornton Street
Island
Headley
Chestnut Place
Jamaica Plain
Spring Park Avenue
Lynch
St. Catherine’s Church
Margaret Lynch
MacDonald
Stephen
Flora Macdonald
Howland Street
St. John’s Church
Blue Hill Avenue
Antigonish
N. S
Butte
Mont
Meade
Brookline
Johanna G
George S. Meade
Eldora Street
Miller
Johanna C
Axel Miller
Neptune Road
Worcester
Myers
Celia K
Parsons
Dee
Annie M
James R. Parsons
Patrick
Mary A. Kearns
Kane
George Street
St. Patrick's Church
Dudley Street
Pierce
Melrose Highlands
William Leach Pierce
Melrose Lodge
Harrison Street
Powers
Dorchester
Edward J
Mary Powers
Conway
Fenton Place
Field's Corner
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
St. Peter's Court
Mt. Benedict
Reeder
Grace B
Edward I. Reeder
Harvey Redding
Rose
Theress
Michael Rose
Gardner
George Keegan
Larkin Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Sjogren
Maurice Brogren
Tallberg
Tremont Street
Annie
Frank Thomas
Porter Street
Watts
Brighton
Simeon
Sophia Watts
Lincoln Street
St. Margaret's Church
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