Kidnappers Take Marguerite Yergenson in Lynn Auto
Eight year old Marguerite Yergenson, daughter of Edgar Yergenson Jr., was lured away by two men in an automobile while her mother shopped in Boston. The child was playing with neighbor Mabel McAllister when a tall man offered candy and led her toward the car. Police were alerted by the McAllister family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Yergenson
Edgar Yergenson, Jr
Edgar Yergenson, Sr
New York City
Lynn
Marguerite
J. Fred McAllister
Western Avenue
Boston
Mabel
Messlister
Free To Asthma Sufferers Cure Offer
An offer promises a free at home asthma cure method regardless of age, climate, or duration. The notice seeks hopeless cases after failing inhalers and fumes, asking readers to mail a coupon and start treatment at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma CO
Niagara and Hudson Sts
Buffalo, N. Y
Mayoral Returns Highlight Massachusetts Cities in 1910s Style
Salem sees a five way race for chief executive with former mayors and aldermen in the field. Worcester and Woburn very close re elections spark recounts. Lowell notes the Policeman Mayor’s bid against John Meehan with a larger margin.
Adams Wins Mayor in Salem After Five Candidate Race
Alderman Rufus D. Adams elected Mayor in Salem by 38 votes amid a field of five including former Mayor John F. Hurley. Adams captured 28 percent. McSweeney 2297 and Hurley 1890. Howard remains on the Board of Aldermen, and ex-Mayor James H. Turner also wins alderman seats. Voters approve a firemen pension act 4221 to 1352.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Rufus D. Adams
John F. Hurley
Adams
McSweeney
Hurley
Howard
Board of Aldermen
James H. Turner
Barrett Is Winner In Medford Contest
Dr Edwin Barrett defeated Roswell B Lawrence 1484 to 509 for school committeeman at large. Charles F Taylor elected Mayor with 179 votes. License vote No 1284 yes 681. Former Mayor Richard J Dwyer elected Alderman Ward 4. Aldermen chosen Ward 1 Leary Saunders Ward 2 Conroy Colby Ward 3 Teele Ward 4 Dwyer McNear Ward 5 Dethridge Pitts Ward 6 Carr Rockwood Ward 7 Fitzpatrick Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Edwin Barrett
Roswell B. Lawrence
Charles F. Taylor
Richard J. Dwyer
Daniel F. Leary
Joseph A. Saunders
Alderman Cox Wins in Newton Election
The Newton license vote recorded 1733 no and yes 02. Aldermen-at-large chosen, Ward 1 Grosvenor Calkins Republican, Ward 2 Willard S Higgins Republican, Ward 3 Robert W Wil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Cox
Newton
Grosvenor Calkins
Willard
Higgins
Robert W. Wil
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment Deal
A Boston area notice promotes one month of free treatment with all medicines for new or renewed patients at 15 Boylston Street before Dec 17. It highlights free consultation and X-ray exam, and lists numerous patients said to have been cured of conditions from catarrh to cancer and paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
A. Bryant
Cross Street
Maiden
Mass
Jena Falk
St. Charles Street
Boston
Sarah Urquhart
Fairmont Street
Cambridge
Mars
Mary Sprague
Urquhart
Katherine Rist
Armory Street
Jamaica Plain
Adeline Brady
Park Street
Froughton
Clifford Walker
South Vramingham
C. Sargent
R. Park
Robin Hill Farm
Chelmsford
S. Barker
Spring Street
Brockton
W. L. Douglas
United States
Praghas Douglas
Melrose Re Elects Mayor for Sixth Term Without Opposition
Eugene H. Moore was elected mayor of Melrose for a sixth consecutive term with 1242 votes. Aldermen at large were George Asalley, Peter J. Lynch and John Buffum. Ward officials and a license vote outcome were also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Eugene H. Moore
George Asalley
Peter J. Lynch
John Buffum
Fred H. Knight
Georged. Orton
Dexter G. Pratt
Joshua T Knowles
Patrick J. Fitzgerald
Malvin A. Walter
Arthur H. Damon
Charles ©. Wheeler
Frederick T. Peabody
Arthur F. Wheeler
William Cogashall
Albert HM. Harriman
Charles F. Dobherty
William T. Fahey
Burns Wins Somerville Mayor Race by 2601 Margin
Charles A. Burns, Republican, was elected mayor of Somerville yesterday over Democrat Thomas M. Nolan by a 2601 vote margin. Burns led 4176 to 1575. The Board of Aldermen will be 18 Republicans and two Democrats, and the School Board composition is 14 Republicans and two Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Burns
Somervile
Thomas M. Nolan
Burns
Nolan
Fred EF. Hanley
George A. Wilson
Charles W. Boyer
William P. Jones
Gerald A. Gardner
Oscar C. Belding
Ralph M. Smith
William H. Smith
Willian E
Loveless
Edmond Russell
Alfred J. Toomey
Oscar W. Codding
Frank R. Dunklee
Charles W. Hodgdon
Reod McLeod
Richard F. Churchill
Charles A. Draper
Joseph ©. Knox
Oscar W. Sargent
J. Marie Chase
William R. Brown
School Committee
Emory FE. Chaffee
Thomas M. Clancy
Albert C. Ashton
George W. Foster
J. Walter Sanborn
Mary R. Brewer
Lila H. Tainter
Presbyterians Consider Immersion in Baptism Practice
Pittsburg officials report Rev John D Schaff of Western Theological Seminary recommending removing sprinkling and pouring from the book of discipline and using baptize instead The overture would allow Presbyterians to immerse members as Baptist and Christian churches do urging unity among churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Woman Dies From Burns at Home on Harrison Avenue
Elizabeth Trainor aged 42 died from burns in her home at 990 Harrison Avenue yesterday afternoon after her clothing ignited while she prepared dinner. Her husband Frank Trainor rushed to aid and tried to smother the flames with pillows and blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Trainor
Harrison Avenue
Frank Trainor
Boy Struck by Wagon Injures Roxbury Child
Thomas Burns five of 12 Catawba Street Roxbury is at City Hospital with a scalp wound and fractured skull after a wagon of the protective department struck him at the corner of Dudley and Warren streets about 10 PM Monday. He probably will die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burns
Catawba Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Dudley and
Warren Streets
Protective Department
Weather Stops Aerial Efforts Over Memphis
In Memphis on December 13 a cold wave curtailed flight operations. Rene Barrier fought frigid wind and stayed aloft for 15 minutes before landing at a nearby village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Rene Barrier
Mexican revolutionists killed in Cerro Prieto clash with troops
Seventy Mexican revolutionists were killed and a small number wounded in a battle with federal troops at Cerro Prieto Chihuahua, according to a telegram to Miguel Diebold the Mexican consul at Nueva Laredo. Colonel Diebold says roving bands have been causing minor disturbances but the government has likely suppressed them.
$12,000 Hen Goes On Show In Philadelphia Poultry Show
Lady Washington a raven black Orpington hen dominates the fifth annual poultry show in Philadelphia. Her daughter rivals her, with offspring valued at $10,000 while Lady Washington is listed at $12,000. Each egg laid is valued at $25 as 1398 entries compete at the Second Regiment Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Lady Washington
Second Regiment
Shot After Row In Chelsea Factory
Simon Moncunian a worker at Holmes & Co Fifth street Chelsea was shot in the head by a fellow workman after a dispute. The bullet struck him in the forehead above the left eye and he returned home at 75 Heard street. The assailant fled and police are searching for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Moncunian
Holmes & Co
Fifth Street
Chelsea
Moncunian
Heard Street
Jealous husband shoots wife at Somerville home
Frank Peteleno 28 shot his wife in the hip through a barricaded door at 57 Warren Street Somerville after a quarrel. He fled the scene. police across neighboring cities search for him. Mrs Peteleno taken to Somerville Hospital in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Peteleno
Warren Street
Somerville
Peteleno
Petelenos
Peir
North
Somerville Hospital
Auto Upsets Men Flee Women Jailed
A car carrying two men and two women crashed on Commonwealth Avenue Newton when it rolled onto the sidewalk. The two men fled, leaving the two women Agnes Schonberg and Hazel Hoffman, both married, who were arrested for drunkenness and pleaded guilty in Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
Newton
Agnes Schonberg
Beacon Street
Hazel Hoffman
Shawmut Avenue
Roosevelt Speaks at New Haven Chamber Banquet
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, guest of honor at the New Haven Chamber of Commerce banquet, delivered his first public address since the recent elections. He was warmly greeted by over 600 leading business, professional, and commercial figures, with the event highlighting his role as Democratic gubernatorial nominee and governor-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Theodore Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court of Errors
Simeon, Sr. Baldwin
Roosevelt Heads Home After New Haven Chamber Event
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in New Haven greeted by a large crowd and Ullman supporters. He spoke at Woolsey Hall with toasts to Taft and Chief Justice White, urged wealth distribution and industrial reform carried out by conservatives, and defended his radical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Baldwin
Roosevelt
New York
Chamber
I. M. Ullman
Colonel Ullman
President Ullman
Woolsey Hall
Concord
Rooosevelt
Taft
Weeks
Meriden
Grand Army of the Republic
John E. Gilman
United States
White
New Haven
West
Chamber of Commerce
New Heavy Rails Laid on Cape Cod Division
In Middleboro on December 13 the New York New Haven Hartford railroad continued laying heavy rails on the Boston Cape Cod line to handle heavier trains. A Sunday work gang of about 300 Italians laid over five miles between Middleboro and Titicut, following a prior week’s fifteen miles between Middleboro and Campello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleboro
Boston
Cape Cod
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Titicut
Campello
Maiden home tragedy ends in double murder suicide
Campbell killed his wife Mabel Coffin in their third floor Maiden apartment and then took his own life after a fatal argument about reconciliation. Police found Mrs Coffin's body at the head of the back stairs and Campbell dead in the kitchen. their year old Marion cried nearby. The couple had five children and a history of unhappy marriage with drink and job loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
American Belting Company
Mabel
Mrs. Coffin
Earle
Doris
Joseph Silk
Mrs. Campbell
Marion
Campbells
Malden
North Adams
Coffin
Hood's Lotion Relieves Skin Troubles Quickly
Chaps chafes and other skin troubles are quickly relieved by Hood's Lotion which soothes and heals the skin. Try it. 50 cents. All druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Clergymen Endorse Dyspeplets from Hood Co
Clergymen across New England praise Dyspeplets from C I Hood Co as the best remedy for sour stomach and dyspepsia. Letters from Lynn Massachusetts Rhode Island Boston Vermont and Lowell clerics extol fast relief after taking the sugar coated tablets offered in 10c 50c and 1 packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Lynn
Massachusetts
Clergman
Rhode Island
Boston
Vermont
Obituary notices from Boston area churches and towns
A string of death notices and funeral plans across Boston area communities. Items detail the deceased, ages, and funeral arrangements from churches and private residences, with services at parish churches and interment plans noted for families and friends. Includes Elks lodge memorial service for Alexander Daymond and multiple parish Masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Alexander Daymond
Boylston Street
Jamaica Plain
St. Peter's ‘Episcopal Church
Elks’ Rest
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Elks
Francis X. Mahoney
Daniel J, Kane
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Connery
Rich
Charles E. Hatfield
Hurley Beaton
Arthur Howard
John Ff. Murley
John J. Cahill
Heman F. Curtis
Ltoward
William H. McSweeney
George H. Brown
John H. Meehan
Brown
Worcester
Woburn
Logan
Murray
Marden
George Howard Fall
George L. Farrell
Edward W. Barrett
Newburyport
Robert E. Burke
Matt B. Jones
Nathan Heard
Barrett
J. B. Lockett
James Walker
R. F
South Framingham
Pleasant Street
Malfen
James A. Walker
Rob
Charles A. Walker
I. F
Marlboro
Irs
G. H. Hiltz
Paine Street
Winthrop
A. N. Dogar
Brookline
Ar. Stamper
J. J. Sullivan
Dorchester
Lena Chard
Arlington
Merss
Thomas Schuyler
Fim
Wilson Hemenway
Hemenway Court
Maplewood Mass
Ethelyn Clarke
Ockland
J. F. Gott
Fourth Street
Grove
Framingham
Talbot Avenue
Respect Street
Medici Chace Dennett
Boylston St
Washington
Cass
Diamonds
J. S. Round & CO
Washington Street
Presbyterians
Jouglas
Es Boys
Douglas T. Kns i Cautio
Ww. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
Washington St
Hanover St
Summer Street
Cor. Lincoln
Court Street
Cor. Howard
Baldwin
S. S. Pierce Co
Aml
Manacea Water Co
Stone St
N.Y
Wilson Bros
BROS
Sce
Ala Wilson
Pticians
Scollay SQ
JA Imarquise Cigarettes
Allen
William 4. Allen
First Baptist Church
Massachusetts Avenue
North Station
William McKinley
Union
New Calvary
Crowley
Charlestown
James J
Cornelius
Ellen (Nee McCarthy) Crowley
Hull's Row
Mills Street
St. Mary's Church
Cullen
Brighton
Eidental
Johanna
Thomas J. Curlen
DE Witt
Anna
William de Witt
Central Square
Sacred Heart Church
Dlehl
Charles Howard
Mary N. Dickle
Curley
Linden Avenue
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
Calvary Cemetery
Farrell
Edward J
Delia Farrell
Green Street
Rochester
Feeney
Patrick
Bridget Feeney
Nawn Street
St. Philip's Church
Fisher
Maria FE
John W. Fisher
Highland Park Avenue
Gronberg
Johan Alfred Gronberg
ST Forest Street
Hughes
John Hughes
Morton Street
East Bridgewater
Larkin
Maren
George
Humboldt Park
Forest Hills Cemetery
Morrison
Evelyn
Hubert F
Sarah F. Morrison
Weller
Conant Street
Mary
Thomas Murray
Whitney Street
Mission Church
Searles
Hannah J
Charles F. Searles
Irving Place
Main Street
Shanahan
Louisa
Wentworth
Patrick Shanahan
West End
Webster Avenue
St. Mary's of the Annunciation
Norfolk Street
Smith
Ann Augusta
Alonzo R. Smith
Uhrig
Jennie F. Uhrig
A. Uhrig
Wallington Street
Joseph's Church
Walese
South Boston
Edwin Qalker
East Fourth Street
Bedford
J. Newman & Sons, Inc
Tremont St
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