Dreyfus Wife Sues Father In Law For Back Pay
Mrs Louise Dreyfus sues Arthur Dreyfus in Municipal Civil Court for 114.28 claiming labor at the Dreyfus cafe Providence from Jan 1 1913 to March 22 1913 as housekeeper cashier and other roles. She alleges 11 weeks and 4 days at ten dollars a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond A. Dreyfus
Dreyfus Cafe
Louise D. Dreyfus
Suffolk
Louise Dreyfus
Astor Street
Arthur Dreyfus
Providence
Dreyfus
New York
Providence Cafe
Providence Dreyfus Cafe
Grant
Edmond
Suffolk Superior Court
Ralp Caproni
Homestead Street
Roxbury
Dreyfus, Sr
O'Brien Named Head of Telephone and Telegraph Bureau
Former Representative William H. O'Brien of Dorchester is appointed chief of the telephone and telegraph bureau by the Public Service Commission. A Gloucester native, 44, he has long served as telegraph expert and helped oversee joint service for New England Telephone and Telegraph. He served in the Massachusetts House in 1908, 1909, and 1910, authored the filing time bill now valued by telegraph firms, and sits on the Massachusetts Immigration Commission. He is married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. O’brien
Mt. Vernon Street
Dorchester
Telephone and Telegraph Bureau
Public Service Commission
O’brien
Gloucester
Joint Telephone Telegraph Service
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
O'Brien
Massachusetts House
Cure a Cold In One Day Laxative Brom Quinine Ad
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. B. W. Groves signature on each box. 25 cents. Advertisement urging a quick remedy for colds with laxative quinine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Grove
Roxbury Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs George VY Burr of 1 Holborn Park Roxbury mark fifty years of marriage today Their wedding took place December 30 1863 at the Harvard Street Baptist Church Rev Warren Randolph officiating Burr 74 and in robust health He serves as church sexton and his wife manages the household unassisted at their home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VY. Burr
Holborn Park
Roxbury
Warren Randolph
Harvard Street Baptist
Fach
Burr
George W. Burr
Mrs Burr Supports Property Voting for Women in Movement
Mrs Burr, not an active suffragette but sympathetic, believes property owning women should vote as well as men. An enrolled Boston voter, she has attended School Board elections for 20 years. She calls some current women’s fashions scandalous though some are pretty. About 100 friends plan to call this evening to offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr
Boston
50 Years of Wedded Life in Arlington
Mr and Mrs Frank F Russell long time Arlington residents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a home reception at 28 Russell Street. Many relatives attended and gifts were presented. Russell descends from Arlington settlers dating to 1685. they have one son George C Russell and two daughters Mrs Warren G Greenleaf and Mrs William B Lull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Russell
Arlington
Russell Street
Mr. Russell
Mentomy
George C. Russell
Boston
Warren G. Greenleaf
William B. Lull
Bride of three months burned in Chelsea kitchen accident
Mrs. Elia Pierce, 24, newlywed of three months, is dying at Frost Hospital Chelsea from burns suffered when her clothing ignited while she was shaking down the kitchen stove at 28 Spencer Avenue Chelsea late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Pierce
Frost Hospital
Chelsea
Spencer Avenue
Tragedy in Chelsea: Mrs Pierce Burned in Apartment Fire
Mrs Pierce attempted to run to the sink but flames enveloped her. A neighbor rescued her by rolling her in a rug and smothering the fire. She was taken to Frost Hospital in a dangerous ward with slim chances of recovery. She had married about three months ago and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick McKevitt of 146 Spencer Avenue Chelsea.
Publicity Leaders Feast at Mahogany Hall Festival
The Pilgrim Publicity Association, a 500-member group from Boston and New England, held its annual festival at Mahogany Hall in the American House last evening with feasting and entertainment. Their Bromfield Street headquarters opened yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Publicity Association
Boston
New England
Mahogany Hall
American House
Bromfield Street
Banquet Mock Election Ends With Roaring Vaudeville Show
A festive banquet featured a mimic election shown by stereopticon. Police removed Mrs Pankhurst during the meal as push carts arrived with dozens of chicken plates. The event included vaudeville, a minstrel show, and a bear hunt stunt before closing with a roistering torchlight procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mythionayreburg
Ala Knowles
Carroll Swan
Walter Anderton
Augustus Beatty
John McArthur
George W. Coleman
Harold Barber
Robert Skinner
A. P. Gould
James Hooley
John Daniels
Knowles Maine Woods
Henry Hale, Jr
Curtis
Fwan
H. S. Barber
Franklin Collier
R. E. Conder
Montreal Fire Threatens City as Water Shortage Bites
Montreal faced a water shortage when a blaze broke out near Ontario street and Providence lane. Water from the St. Lawrence River saved a 2000 gallon gasoline tank as two three story buildings burned and 60 cars were destroyed. one firefighter was injured and losses totaled about 300000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Ontario Street
Providence Lane
Joseph Laurier
Automobile and Garage Company
Deckyl Tools, Ltd
Death of Boston character Mother Shanahan at 73
Mrs Catherine Shanahan known as Mother Shannon for over 40 years died at 73 of 26 Pitts Street. She ran the Hinky Dink resort at 23 Hawkins Street, a famed West End show place closed by police 18 years ago. Survived by son Michael and daughter Mrs Patrick Kerrigan. Funeral at St Joseph's Church in the West End today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Shanahan
Pitts Street
Boston
Shannon
Hinky Dink
Hawkins Street
Shanahan
Michael
Patrick Kerrigan
Patsy"’ Kerrigan
St. Joseph's Church
West End
Marston Opens New Restaurant in Fort Hill Square
The Marston organization opens a new restaurant today at 165 High street Fort Hill square to meet demand for quick service. The establishment features approved appliances and harmonizing fixtures installed by the Marston team with decorative touches by the Messrs Marston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston
High Street
Fort Hill Square
Messrs. Marston
Federal army desertions threaten northern Mexico security
Reports from Presidio Texas say Mexican Federal troops deserted the fort at Ojinaga and crossed the Rio Grande into the United States. Washington confirms private rumors of renewed insurgent activity in northeastern Mexico with aims to clear Federals from the entire northern Mexican states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidio
Texas
Washington
State Department
Mexico
Northern Mexico conflict grips Nueva Laredo and Ojinaga
Reports say constitutionalist forces close on Nueva Laredo where 1200 federals hold earthworks. Carranza leads 5000 insurgents with 8000 under his command. Gonzales fronts 2000 as others advance toward Ojinaga. Red Cross reliefs famine areas in Northern Sinaloa amid drought hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevos Laredo
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
Nueva Laredo
Jesus Carranza
Benistiano Carranza
Constitutionalist Party
Gonzales
Sinaloa
State Department
Red Cross
Mensendieck
Agua Caliente de Baca
Maynard sworn in as surveyor of the port
Joseph A. Maynard was sworn in yesterday as surveyor of the port and pledged hearty cooperation with the collector in customs matters. The ceremony, administered by Edmund Billings, followed tensions from autumn’s controversy, and Graves was thanked for assistance during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs Service
Joseph A. Maynard
Edmund Billings
Maynard
Edward G. Graves
Woburn Vote Tie Spurs Equity Court Action
In Woburn the tie vote and Geraghty eligibility trigger a cabinet of eight abstaining councilors. The eight are cited into Equity Court as the city seeks a resolution before next week’s inauguration. Geraghty admits he cannot lawfully serve, yet the dispute delays certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGovern
Geraghty
McGovern
Morning Fire Destroys Malden Home. Loss Estimated at 2000
An early blaze damaged Morris Lappin's home at 50 Alden Street in Malden with estimated losses around 2000. An overheated stove is blamed for the fire. Isaac Lappin rescued his elderly mother Rebecca Lappin from the burning stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Suffolk Square
Morris Lappin
Alden Street
Isaac Lappin
Rebecca Lappin
Fires Keep City Firemen Busy Two Hours
The downtown fire department battled blazes across the city for two hours last night. The first call came at 7 from Box 52 reporting a lively basement fire at the William H. McInerney liquor store, 150 Summer Street. Damage was slight and the cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McInerney
Summer Street
Fires spread across three buildings on Franklin Endicott and Broad streets
Firefighters tackled three blazes in rapid succession. The 182 to 184 Franklin Street fire started in a tailoring shop on the second floor and spread to the Chadwick and Boston Lead Company on the first floor, causing about 500 dollars in damage. A second blaze at 46 Endicott and 17 to 19 Cross Street, linked to the Boston Wrapper Manufacturing Company, caused roughly 3,500 dollars in damage after a quick response on the second alarm. A third, at 1 Broad Street, housed James De Foye’s shoe repair shop with minor damage. firefighter Edward Carey sustained a leg injury.
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Franklin Street
Daniel B. Coughlin Tailoring
Chadwick and Boston Lead Company
Endicott Street
Cross Street
Durham
Boston
Mullen
Chemical 1
Bulfinch Street
Protective Company 1
Buckley
City Hall Avenue
Broad Street
James de Foye
Edward Carey
Murdered Man's Body in Trunk Believed Strangulation Case
Coroner reports say death by strangulation with neck broken while body forced into a trunk. A red bandana gag and a petticoat wrap were used. police suspect murder after lifelike sparks on lips. Joseph Cooper recalls two well dressed men and a sweatered accomplice hiring and unloading the trunk at Pitt street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cooper
Sheriff Street
Pitt Street
Cooper
Mil dred McKay Engaged to Theodore Warren Smith
Arlington couple announces engagement of their daughter Mil dred McKay to Theodore Warren Smith of Brookline and formerly Ipswich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols L. McKay
Arlington
Mildred McKay
Theodore Warren Smith
Brookline
Ipswich
Relief for Rheumatism in New York Adverts
For Rheumatism Eimer Amenda's N Y 2851 gives relief. Why suffer when this relieves you Reliable druggists carry it. advt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eimer
Frills Cut From Party By Order At Oxford Exchange
Telephone company officials refused sanction for a large Hanky Panky party by Oxford exchange operators last night. They held a small goose party in the exchange reception room instead, saying officials promoted the order to curb the Hanky Panky event. Operators offered no explanations from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Exchange
Christmas party plans cut down by higher officials
Operators said orders from above trimmed a planned Christmas affair at the Oxford exchange. Outsiders were barred, invitations reduced, and entertainment trimmed including dancing and songs. Officials denied any party, claiming the event was indefinitely postponed. Manager Cushing denied any party was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Cushing
Exchange
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Gilchrists
Chinchilla
Coats
Merly
Ila
Copenhagen
O’brien Wire Service Head
Houghton & Dutton
Houghton & Dutton CO
Old West End
QUT Huerta
Army Tonight
Woburn
Jack Geraghty
Ious
West Virginia
Kramenz
Cincinnati
Molloy
Vorenbergs
Washington, Hanover & Elm Streets
John T. Connor
Union St
Washington St
Jefferson Building
Brookside
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