Slasher Maniac Woman Seen In Street Attack Report
Police report an incident in which a girl had her braid snipped from her head by a likely elderly woman in black. The attack occurred between 8 and 9 PM Saturday near the Bacon store on Washington street as shoppers watched street displays. The braid was recovered by authorities and identified as the victim’s.
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Long Street
Augusta
Charles
O'Donnell
Byrnes
Washington Street
Mrs. O'Donnell
Slasher attack targets Charlestown woman near Bunker Hill
Mrs Harry Sullivan of 21 Tufts Street Charlestown recounts a brutal assault by a masked slasher who seized her hair and stabbed, leaving her wind blocked and frightened. The description includes height 5 feet 5 or 6 inches, dark complexion, black box coat and slouch hat. A nearby girl, Katherine Bagley of 75 Decatur Street, reports sighting a man matching the description near Bainbridge and Decatur streets.
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Harry Sullivan
Charlestown
West
Green Street
Bunker Hill ‘Verraces
Tufts Street
Katherine
Bainbridge
Barber slasher scare spooks Cambridge officers on Massachusetts avenue
Two young women flee to Cambridge police after claiming a man followed them with shiny scissors in his sleeve. They described an 80 year old, 5 foot 2 inch man in dark clothes and a cap. Lieutenant Gordon investigated the fright just after 9 pm on a River street Franklin street route.
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Gordon
Cambridge
Jack the Slasher
Massachusetts Avenue
River Street
Franklin
Phe
Gained 60 000 In Six Months By Christian Endeavor
Van Ogden Vogt, secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, told Roxbury Presbyterian Church members last evening that the society has gained over 60 000 members in the United States since July. The Rev. James Dunlop praised the society's noble work for God and humanity. He also read a telegram from the German Emperor commending the Christian spirit and its influence in Germany.
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United Society of Christian Endeavor
van Ogden Vogt
Roxbury
Kmperor
Germany
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor 20th anniversary
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor marked its 20th anniversary at the Mystic Church in Medford. President William H. Perkins welcomed attendees, with remarks from Mrs. C. E. Miller Miss Sarah A. Clapp Walter Henderson George F. Chaplin O. Blackinton Leroy Tucker and Pastor Rev. George M. Butler. The event included services business, a social and reunion in the vestry.
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Medford
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Mystic Church
William H. Perkins
C. E. Miller
Sarah A. Clapp
Walter (. Henderson
George F. Chaplin
O. Blackinton
Leroy Tucker
George M. Butler
Hodgson Clarified in Spirit Message Controversy
The Rev Dr Wiggin accuses Dr Hodgson of confusing personalities in a wireless message and vows to reveal why. He says a letter from Dr Funk approves the test on circumstances but disputes the personality attribution and promises to read it next Sunday. Wiggin criticizes the Psychical Research Society and defends Leonora Piper’s role in spiritual inquiry.
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Frederick A. Wiggin
Hodgson
Spirit World
Wiggin
Dr. Hodgson
Isaac K. Funk
New York
Funk
Dr. Wiggin
Dr. Funk
Wodgson
Todgson
Bunk
Wig- bin
Jordan Hall
Psychical Research Society
Godgson
Boston
Society of Psychical Research
London
Mr. Grumbline
Mme. Blatvatsky
Vatican
Rome
Society For Psychical Research
Psyehical Research Society
Dr. Trodgson
Leonora Piper
Arlington Heights
Skeptical World Questioned Hodgson Message Delivery
The speaker argued that even if Dr Hodgson conveyed a message it would face global scepticism. He suggested that the credibility of the communication depended on broader acceptance by an unbelieving audience.
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Hodgson
Pastor expresses doubt about spirit communications in sermon
The Rev. William McElveen of Shawmut Congregational Church criticizes modern spiritualism. He recounts failed attempts to verify messages from the dead, preferring the true communion of saints with God. He notes persistent doubt whether spirit communications can be proven.
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William ‘T. McElveen
Shawmut Congregational Church
McElveen
Emerson
Lake Pleasant
Rev Grumbline Challenges Hodgson Spirit Return Theory
The Rev J C F Grumbline of Allston critiqued the Hodgson psychical research case in a Faelton Hall lecture titled Hodgson Psychical Research and Spirit Return. He argued spirits lie like material things and suggested further inquiry into spirit return.
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J. C. F. Grumbline
Allston
Richard Hodgson
Hodgson
Faelton Hall
Huntington Chambers
Ife
Republicans File At Revere Nomination Papers
Republican headquarters in Revere lists candidates for town offices. Selectman at large Benjamin keeping. Precinct 1 John WH Farnum Frederick A Rollins. Precinct 2 J Samuel Hodge Walter A Sanche. Precinct 3 Isaac D Pearson William J Noonan. Precinct 4 William P Brown. Officials include town clerk Albert J Brown William A Clark. treasurer G Arthur Tapley. Board of Auditors 1 year G Louis Stowers Fred W Ford Angus A Boynton John H Boddington. Marshal 8? Rice. Park Commissioners Charles A Newton Edward A Boyson John F Monihan. Board of Health Walter T White Frank H Farrell. Sewer Commissioners Alfred M Wills Ernest Acker George A Ayer John A Sanche. School Committee Edward A Orne William M Hill Warren G Torry Cornelius A Brown Norman E McPhail. Collector of taxes Minot D Fenno. Assessors George H Ikmingham Horatio I Young Samuel Mahoney. Water Commissioner George A Ingalls. Trustees Public Library 3 years Theodore Grover Edward F Cummings. 1 year Rev James H Lee. Constables George Mugford John S Holt Henry A Simpson. Tree Warden Edward J Davenport John F Foley William A Walton William G Cook.
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Revere
Benjamin Keeping
John WH. Farnum
Frederick A. Rollins
J. Samuel Hodge
Walter A. Sanche
Isaac D. Pearson
William J. Noonan
William P. Brown
Albert J. Brown
William A. Clark
G. Arthur Tapley
Board of Auditors
G. Louis
Edward A. Orne
William M. Hill
Warren G.torry
Cornelius A. Brown
Norman E. McPhail
Minot D. Fenno
George H. Ikmingham
Horatio I. Young
Samuel Mahoney
George A. Ingalls
Trustees Public Library
Theodore Grover
Edward F. Cummings
James H. Lee
Chicagoan’s pocket picked on Beacon Hill
W A Humphrey of Chicago visiting Boston was jostled on the Common and robbed of a wallet with 450 dollars and about 200 dollars in diamonds, including a scarf pin and ring. He did not notice the loss until reaching the Touraine Hotel and reported it to Division 4 police.
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W. A. Humphrey
Chicago
New Hampshire Club
Walnut Street
Beacon Hill
Humphrey
Touraine
Division 4
Woman throws vitriol at husband in Saratoga hotel
Mrs. Jenny Cosgrove, long separated from husband James D. Cosgrove of Saratoga, arrived from Warrensburg and checked into a hotel. On entering her room the husband was struck by a bottle of vitriol hurled by her, leaving him seriously burned. Cosgrove was arrested.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Jennie Cosgrove
Warrensburg
Cosgrove
Mystery back of tragedy in South Groveland
Thomas Heffernan, 39, is jailed in Haverhill after a shooting that left Michael Sullivan, Sidney Parker’s Corner resident, gravely wounded at Hale Hospital. Police report an old quarrel as motive, with Heffernan claiming it sparked the attack. Sullivan shot three times. doctors say no hope for recovery. Heffernan bought a revolver days earlier and was arrested at Sullivan’s door.
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South Groveland
Thomas Heffernan
Haverhill
Michael Sullivan
Parker’s Corner
Hale Hospital
Sullivan
Heffernan
Nteffernan
Teffernan
Ieffernan
Gold Medal Presented to Mrs Bessie Shafferman
At the Russian Ladies Gemilas Chesed Association of Chelsea the financial secretary Mrs Bessie Shafferman of 88 Walnut Street was presented a gold medal at the group’s last meeting by the president.
Gold Medal Presented to Mrs Shafferman by Russian Ladies
Mrs Bess ie Shafferman received a gold medal from the Russian Ladies Gemilas Chesed Association of Chelsea. Asker Shapiro presented the honor on behalf of the society, recognizing her faithful work and early role as an organizer. A committee led the presentation including Mrs Annie Sphunt and others.
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Asker Shapiro
Shafferman
Annie Sphunt
Sarah Gottfried
Mabel Chwastopsky
Sarah Solomon
Ida Plotinsky
Annie Margolies
Rosa Segatoffsky
Jennie Wolf
Annie Rimalowsky
H. Weiss
Annie Edelstein
Appeal of Degree of Honor to Ins Comr
The insurance commissioner will rule this week on Grand Recorder William H. Hickey's appeal against Emma Davis of Florence as grand chief of honor. Hickey, in office since incorporation last May, claims attempts to oust him by nominating Mary Todd of East Boston. The double headed grand recorder role has puzzled lodges as property remains in dispute and a special session is sought.
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Grand Lodge
Commissioner of Insurance
William H. Hickey
Emma Davis
Florence
Mary Todd
East Boston
Grand Recorder
Hickey
Foreigners fear as police protectors fail in Canton
In Canton, Feb 4, foreigners express great concern over inadequate police protection after an armed Chinese gang looted the residence of American Presbyterian missionary Rev Dr Andrew Beattie at Fall. The guard boat was asked to assist but the commander said he could not act.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Andrew Beattie
Fall
Aldermen’s bribery probe stalls in Chelsea
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen chairing a special committee to probe charges by Alderman William S. Young into alleged bribery and graft in city elections has stretched three weeks with no end in sight. The panel has questioned dozens of witnesses including the board, assessors, city solicitor Louis de Rochemont, auditor George Willey, and candidate hopefuls, while also examining junk dealers tied to licenses and contracts. Some believe evidence exists but arrests are unlikely. Young has not attended recent sessions due to illness.
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
William S. Young
Tee
O'Brien
Young
Warren
Gates
Delano
Louis J. G. de Rochemont
Harry W. James
George H. Willey
Hudson
Hall
Edmund P. Cox
George W. Ford
Daniel H. Sullivan
Alfred I., Maggs
Amos M. Kincaid
Thomas F
Lord Buttoneyes Sightings Stir Boston Aristocracy Row
A long running tale of a white angora cat named Lord Buttoneyes captivates Beacon Street and Audubon Circle. Reported sightings lean toward near the Furber home as Mrs. Furber seeks the royal feline's return from his wanderings toward Brookline with the Animal Rescue League involved. Residents urge gentle inquiry and a homeward welcome.
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Beacon Street
Brookline
Audubon Circle
Lord Buttoneyes
Thomas F. Furber
Buttoneves
Buttoneyes
Animal Rescue League
Buttons
Engine 4 Hose Snarled Tire Breaks Valve at Alarm Run
Engine 4 from Bulfinch Street rushed down Hanover Street at 1 30 this morning to Box 13 alert. A rear wheel tire came off and struck the safety valve, spewing steam and waking reserves at Station 1 before a blaze in an awning on North Street was controlled.
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Bulfinch Street
Hanover Street
Box 13
North End
North Street
Newtowne Club to Stage The Isle of Bamboo
Newtowne Club plans four evenings of comic opera The Isle of Bamboo in three acts at the club house Cambridge with club members performing. The plot follows a voyage and shipwreck on the Isle of Bamboo where captives face peril until a United States cruiser rescues them.
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Isle of Bamboo
Newtowne Club
Cambridge
United States
Chinese Boycott Revived in Pekin Amid Government Pressure
Feb 4 report says hostility toward foreigners broadens from boycotting American goods to officials removal. Yuan Shikai dismisses Education Director Dr Tenney who created a new school system. pressure mounts to oust Canton Customs Commissioner E B Drew. US Congress inaction blamed for anti foreign stance. Rockhill and consuls urged patience before action.
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Pekin
United States Congress
Yuan Shi Wai
Chili Provinces
D. Tenney
Thin
Dr. Tenney
Yuan Shi Kai
Tenney
Rockhill
Congress
E. B. Drew
Canton
Sir Robert Hart
Maritime Customs
Woman Directs Insurance Co in Colonial Fraternal Case
The receiver for Colonial Life Insurance Associa tion says an $18,000 deficit exists and a civil suit may name officers including Miss Coffin of Westfield who allegedly ran the office while G W Starbird of Lynn was described as a clerk. The action seeks $35,000 as the writ's amount. Colonial, a fraternal group with about 1000 members, operated in several cities before being placed in receivership last April. The insurance commissioners will conduct a deep inquiry.
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Colonial Life Insurance Association
G. W. Starbird
Lynn
Miss Coffin
Westfield
Starbird
Henry A. Wyman
Association
Colonial
Insurance Commissioners
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Gemilas Chesed Association of
Chelsea
INS
W. 8. Young
Furber
Rescue League
Woman Directs Insurance CO
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