Bristol woman arraigned in step son assault case
Mrs Samuel McCaw 48 was arraigned in Bristol on charges of attempted assault and serious harm against her stepson Leon E McCaw after police found poison in the home. She posted 10 000 bail and awaits a hearing next week. Leon McCaw, ill but not seriously harmed, works in the family grocery. Dr Thomas Grzebien of Providence examined him. Inspector John Haran aided local police. Mrs McCaw was formerly Mrs W Seymour and married Samuel McCaw 60, a longtime Bristol grocer, after her first marriage.
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Bristol
R. I
Samuel McCaw
Leon E. McCaw
Providence
McCaw
Thomas W. Grzebiencf
John Haran
Leon McCaw
Fiancé Acts of Courage Boosts City Hospital Patient
Felix Saunders, a young biochemist, attempted suicide after despondency but showed improvement after Ann Hastings, a Radcliffe student and his fiancée, traveled from Hartford to Boston. She visited him at City Hospital and supported him at his bedside two hours, urging recovery as doctors noted his condition improved with near normal temperature and no septic complications yet.
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Felix ‘Saunders
City Hospital
Pretty Ann Hastings
Radcliffe
Saunders
Walter Hughes
Audubon Road
Miss Hastings
Hartford
Boston
Mayor Peters Leads Yuletide Visit to City Inmates
Mayor Peters with Mrs. Peters and son John visited Long Island Hospital and Deer Island inmates aboard the ice covered steamer Hibbard. The trip, part of annual celebrations, brought cheer to hundreds at both institutions decorated for Christmas.
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Mayor Peters
Mayor Visits Prisoners and Hospital Inmates in Festive Outing
The mayor toured Deer Island prisons shaking hands with inmates and offering friendly advice, receiving thanks as they felt a homey spirit. He then visited Long Island Hospital chatting with hundreds of patients before attending a concert by 75 children singing carols and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Deer Island
Long Island Hospital
George White Injured in Gas Explosion at Noble Well
Marietta Ohio district reports former Democratic national chairman George White severely burned in a gas explosion at an Noble county oil well yesterday. His injuries are not serious.
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Marietta, CO
George White
Democratic National Committee
Noble County
The Bostonian hotel planned for Boston skyline
A palatial 12 story hotel called The Bostonian is planned for a 1.25 acre site bounded by Providence St James Arlington streets and Columbus avenue with the Selwyn Theatre at the rear. It will have 12383 rooms, multiple entrances, shop spaces, a Governor’s State suite for each New England state and a Diplomatic State suite, plus a radio wireless system and select suites with individual wireless sets.
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Boston
Bostonian
Providence, St. James and
Arlington Streets
Columbus Avenue
Selwyn Theatre
St. James Avenue
Arlington Street
Paine Furniture Company
Stuart Street
Providence
St. James
Arlington
Columbus
United States
New England
England
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
America Will Honor Unknown Italian Dead
The American Congressional Medal will be conferred on the Italian Unknown Soldier in a ceremony planned for December 23 to January 18. Ambassador Richard Washburn Child will preside with embassy staff, Major General Henry T. Allen will travel from Coblenz with a detachment of American infantry, and American navy representatives will attend.
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Richard Washburn Child
Henry T. Allen
Coblenz
Dry Agent Demands Full Probe On Prohibition Raid
Tipster prompted raid on diners at Governor Cox dinner in Quincy House. Hearing set next Tuesday on motion by Commissioner Nelson to reveal all evidence held by Prohibition Agent William C. McCray before the raid.
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Harold D. Wilson
Cox
Quincy House
Nelson
William C. McCray
Quincy House Raid Sparks Motion to Quash Case
Attorney Daniel A. Shea files motion to quash the raid linked to Harold G. Kern and John J. McCarthy with Agent Wilson demanding a full evidence hearing. Reports say most raid evidence vanished from the Massachusetts Storage and Warehouse as agents search for how the liquor disappeared. Five stills are seized in Springfield and Chicopee while two men face charges in a near-beer saloon in Lowell.
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George Holden Tinkham
Harris
Wilson
Quincy House
Department of Justice
Tinkham
House Appropriations Committee
Massachusetts
Washington Street
Roxbury
Prohibition Enforcement
Hayes Healing Honey Cough Syrup with Free Salve Offer
Quick relief for coughs throat tickle and chest cold from Hayes Healing Honey. Each bottle includes a free Grove’s Open-Trate Salve for chest colds head colds and croup valued at 850. Provide price and a promotional free salve with every bottle.
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Hayes
GROVE
Shuman Separation Case Nearing End in Worcester
In Worcester Probate Court on December 23 witnesses finished in the Ida Day Shuman versus Harold A. Shuman separation suit. Closing arguments are set for Thursday and Judge Forbes is expected to issue a decree soon after the New Year.
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Shuman
Clinton
Ida Day Shuman
Harold A. Shuman
Forbes
Court Spares Custody as Parents Visit Rights Remain
Custody remains with the mother while the father gains visiting rights of ordinary duration. Judge Forbes notes a dramatic trial moment when Mrs. Shuman wrote a sentence and spelled “too” with one o, linking to anonymous abusive letters. Witnesses testified to alleged tensions, consumer remarks, and extravagance involving Shuman and his wife.
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Forbes
Shuman
Boston
Toytown Tavern
Nellie Hamilton
Edith Johnson
Clinton
Florence Brady
Salvation Army Nursery Hosts Christmas Dinner for 50 Children
About fifty children at the Salvation Army Day Nursery on Stamford Street enjoyed a Christmas noon meal with chicken and sides. Adjutant Cora McDonnal led the event aided by Captains Sisson and Acker as gifts of toys candy and clothing were handed out. Nearby Brigadiers McIntyre and Crawford attended along with Mayor Peters.
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Salvation Army Day Nursery
Stamford Street
Army
Cora McDonnal
Greater
Boston
Ford Hall
Peters
W. A. McIntyre
Boston and New Bedford men plead not guilty in liquor import case
Six men from Boston and New Bedford pleaded not guilty in U S District Court to an alleged conspiracy to import liquor aboard the schooner Romance. Bail of 240 was set for trial. defendants include Joseph Lipsitt New Bedford lawyer. others listed as Joseph M Barbosa Israel Horwitz Roy Texlera and A B Cotnoir.
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Boston
New Bedford
Federal
Grand Jury
United States
Cou T
Kuch
Joseph Lipsitt
Wilfred 8
Joseph M. Barbosa
Israel Horwitz
Roy Texlera
A. B. Cotnoir
Man Placed In Danger List After Gas Poisoning
A man named Franklin Dinter of Philadelphia attempted asphyxiation by opening gas jets in a rented room. Max Zack, proprietor of 2012 Causeway Street lodging, forced entry after finding the locked door and paper in the keyhole. Dinter, about 38, was taken to Haymarket Relief Station in danger of death.
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Franklin Dinter
Philadelphia
Max Zack
Causeway Street
Dinter
Lang Funeral Quietly Marks End of Rattan Leader
The Heywood Wakefield Company paused as Charles H. Lang, president of the rattan maker, was honored. Funeral services at his Melrose home were led by Rev. Augustus Scoville from Richmond assisted by Rev. P. H. McDowell. Burial followed in Wyoming cemetery.
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Lang
Heywood- Wakefield Company
Charles H. Lang
Big Rattan Manufacturing
Belle- Vue Avenue
Melrose
Augustus Scoville
Melrose First Baptist Church
Richmond
P. H. McDowell
Scoville
Church
Boston Baptist Social Union
Wyoming Cemetery
Christmas Party At South Boston Army Base
A Christmas tree with a present for every child will headline the coast defences Christmas celebration at the South Boston Army Base. Lieutenant M. P. Chitterling announced the events yesterday. Presents will be given this afternoon and a Christmas dinner is planned for tomorrow.
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South Boston Army Base
M. P. Chitterling
Santo DiSallo Struck by Train in East Cambridge
Santo DiSallo aged 26 of 6 Chestnut Street East Cambridge was struck by a train at the local railroad station around noon today and was perhaps fatally injured. The incident occurred at Andover station area with responders assisting and the motive details under investigation.
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Andover
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