Irish woman waits a week at Ellis Island and marries her lover
Nellie Conlan an Irish girl detained at Ellis Island reveals she plans to marry Arthur Morehouse after learning her mother was ill. The priest publicly urged honor, and Morehouse traveled from Brockton to confess and marry her at the Battery under Ellis Island oversight.
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New York
Ellis Island
Commissioner McSweeney
Arthur Morehouse
Ireland
Nellie
America
Morehouse
Lowell
Brockton
Mass
McSweeney
Senner
Quinlan
Nellie Conlan
15 year old girl sues doctor for alleged assaults
In Uxbridge on February 11 a 15-year-old Whitinsville girl, Georgianna Clapp, accused Dr. Joseph A. Bacon of Whitinsville of felonious assault. She described seven assaults. Dr Bacon denied all charges. Witnesses testified on both sides. Judge Putnam reserved decision and continued to Tuesday.
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Uxbridge
Georgianna Clapp
Whitinsville
Joseph A. Bacon
Worcester
Putnam
Wife Cleared of Larceny and Perjury Charges
Mrs Annie Frank wife of a US soldier has been jailed four months facing larceny and perjury charges in Brooklyn courts. The judge expressed regret over her treatment and she is cleared to join her husband in California after a long separation and prior plans for a Westward move.
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New York
Annie Frank
United States
Brooklyn
West
Pacific
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Girls Marked For Life In Meriden Initiation
Three high school girls in Meriden Connecticut were injured during a so called freak initiation into the A A society at the local high school. The vandalism left disfiguring marks on their hands and drew inquiries from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden, Conn
A. A
Our Furniture Store Offers Oak Rocker and Rattan Line
We feature a Oak Rocker upholstered in latest coverings for $2.90. Our Rattan Goods line includes both imported and domestic pieces with a full range of styles and prices.
Peoples Fight Rourke and Gelivan Push Eres Transfer Bill
Hon. John H. Sullivan and allies back the measure while Rourke and Gelivan press transfers. Post’s efforts praised as the bill moves through the chamber with support and opposition noted.
Delegates chosen for G A R national encampment in Massachusetts
At the G A R department encampment in Worcester on February 11 delegates were elected to the national encampment. W W Blackmar was chosen as at large delegate with Rufus A Soule as alternate. Multiple posts elected delegates and alternates, and the council of administration named its own members. The session also debated President Eliot of Harvard and pension remarks, and set hearing coverage on free transfers for Boston street railways.
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Worcester
Massachusetts
W. W. Blackmar
Rufus A. Soule
C. A. Phelps
W. B. Bosworth
John Fleet
F. H. Daniels
B. W. Mayo
D. B. Burnham
Sidney Gardner
William C. Cusec
G. W. Smith
H. H. Collamore
B. A. Hathaway
F. A. Lewis
E. W. Bourne
F. R. Knowlton
W. D. Tripp
M. J. Conry
Joseph Rossiter
F. O. Barnes
William M. Olin
F. D. Newton
J. L. Day
A. L. Nourse
Charles Ely
C. P. Rogers
Thomas W. Cook
C. H. Lewis
Josiah Rhodes
H. S. Treadwell
W. S. Prescott
H. O. Sawyer
C. 8. Holden
David Dines
Charles C. Adams
Charles T. Fish
Harvey T. Buck
William L. Gage
Alfred J. Hunt
Cambridge
Eliot
Harvard University
Washington
Charlestown
Harvard College
State House
Daniel D. Rourke
Rourke
Initiation Flames End in Severe Hand Injuries
Three young girls Rose Wilcox Fanny Morse and Ruth Harmon were lured into a prank by A A members who suggested using nitrate of silver to create flame like marks. The girls were initiated with A A letters burned on their left hands causing swelling and intense pain before doctors were called. The trio kept silent as the prank's consequences grew.
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Rose Wilcox
Fanny Morse
Ruth Harmon
Rose
Fanny
Ruth
A. A
Ascension Society Girls Plunge Into Steam Escape
Steam vents from a boiler basement at 13 Park Square frightened Ascension Society girls. They fled to the stairs seeking exit but only found help from president Ira Hutchinson O Croly on a rear window. One girl fell down stairs in the scramble but no serious injuries reported. Overpressure and safety valve release blamed for the incident.
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The
Ascension Society
No. 13 Park Square
Caboose Tipping Injures Readville Conductor
A gravel train leaving a Readville gravel pit on the New York New Haven and Hartford line capsized the caboose injuring Conductor Smith who dislocated a shoulder and suffered severe bruises. He lives in Pawtucket.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
Readville
Smith
Pawtucket
Woman's Relief Corps elects officers in Worcester
The Worcester branch elected officers without opposition led by President Mrs. Emilie L. W. Waterman of Boston and Senior Vice President Mrs. Josephine Burdick of North Adams. Junior vice president winner was Mrs. Angie A. Robinson of Worcester by 262 votes after two ballots. other candidates included Mrs. Annie K. Day 142 and Mrs. Leocardia Flower 18. Total votes cast 422.
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Worcester
Woman's Relief Corps
Emilie L. W. Waterman
Boston
Josephine Burdick
North Adams
Angie A. Robinson
Annie K. Day
Leocardia Flower
Ladies Physiological Institute Meeting at Bromfield Street
The Ladies Physiological Institute met at 36 Bromfield Street last evening. Mrs. James H. Wiggin lectured on Home and Kindergarten. On February 18 the society plans a reception for its president Dr. Salome Merritt and other invited guests.
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Ladies’ Physiological Institute
Bromfield Street
James H. Wiggin
Salome Merritt
Toe the winter season comfortably avoid colds by using Dr. Bull's Cough Syrupe
An advertising blurb promotes Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup as a winter comfort aid to prevent colds and keep you well through the season. It urges use for relief and daily protection during cold months.
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Dr. Bull
Washington and Lee elects Wilson as university president
The Washington and Lee University board of trustees elected former Postmaster General the Hon. William L. Wilson as president to succeed General G W Lee who resigned. Wilson to assume duties July 1.
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Lexington
The
Washington and Lee University
William L. Wilson
University
G W. C. Lee
Wilson
Deputy Sheriff Arrests Man for Oleomargarine Sale
Dedham reports Deputy Sheriff George G. Tidsbury of Ashland arrested John F. Marshall of Canton this afternoon on a complaint by George M. Whittaker of Boston for alleged unlawful sale of oleomargarine.
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Dedham
George G. Tidsbury
Ashland
John F. Marshall
Canton
George M. Whittaker
Boston
Crosby selects guides to represent Moosehead at New York expo
Miss Cordelia F. Crosby of Phillips chose Sam Cole and Granville Gray of Greenville and Frank Smith of Chesancook to represent the Moosehead guides at the sportsmen's exposition in New York starting March first.
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Foxcroft
Cordelia F. Crosby
Fly Red
Phillips
O. A. Dennen
Kinco House
Greenville
Sam Cole
Granville Gray
Frank Smith
Chesancook
Moosehead Guides
New York
Schooner Ashore At Fort Warren Promptly Assisted
A small fishing schooner ran aground on the east side of Fort Warren near Hull. The vessel's name could not be confirmed and rescue crews have been dispatched to assist and assess damage.
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Hull
Fort Warren
Kennedy Loses Verdict Review In Danvers Poison Case
Judge Bishop at Salem overruled the motion to set aside the verdict against William Kennedy who was convicted of attempting to poison Albert F. Learoyd at Danvers on November 6. Defense counsel D N Crowley argued the verdict lacked legal and evidentiary support. The court took the matter under advisement. exceptions may go to the Supreme Court, but sentence will be passed before term's end.
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Salem
Bishop
Superior Criminal Court
William Kennedy
Albert F. Learoyd
Danvers
D. N. Crowley
Crowley
Supreme Court
Wrangled Eight Hours At City Convention
Lawrence February 11 The city council convention sat from 8 PM to 4 AM with fifty five ballots to choose officers James T Reynolds Republican elected superintendent of public property on the 28th ballot John J Hart Democrat chosen assessor on the 25th ballot Two Democratic candidates won as overseers of the poor after prior divisions Aldermen Howath and Couch elected The prolonged session stemmed from fierce Republican Democratic opposition.
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Lawrence
James T. Reynolds
Rep
John J. Hart
Howath
Couch
Capen Will Modifies Baptist bequest with Trust in Sharon
The 1895 codicil to Deacon Barnabas D. Capen of Sharon specifies a trust to the Massachusetts Baptist Convention. It accounts for woodland, Mica Mining stock, Investment Trust Company shares, Equitable Securities stock and bonds, totaling 8104 dollars, with net income to Sharon Baptist Church. Sanford Waters Billing is named executor and trustee. Capen had given 20000 dollars to the American Baptist Mission Society and 88200 dollars to the Massachusetts Baptist Convention before his death.
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Dedham
Barnabas D. Capen
Sharon
Massachusetts Baptist Convention
Mica
Investment Trust Company of America
Equitable Securities Company
Baptist Church of Sharon
Sanford Waters Billing
Deacon Caped
American Baptist Mission Society of
New York City
Boston
Mayor Quincy Experts Seek City Printing Proposals
Superintendent Whalen has four bids for selling second hand printing plants to the city and municipal printing office. Mon day will bring more bids for supplying new machinery. A committee including Jonathan A. Lane, William A. Tarbett, and H. Thomas Elder will review propositions and make recommendations.
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Whalen
Quincy
Jonathan A. Lane
Merchants’ Municipal Committee
William A. Tarbett
Dennan & Tarbett
H. Thomas Elder
Typographical Union
Herald Office
Cambridge Reverend Smith Free After Postal Card Case
United States District Attorney Hoar nolle pressed the case against Reverend Frank Hyatt Smith of Cambridge for sending scurrilous postal cards. Smith was paroled to relatives and his current whereabouts are unknown except to them.
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United States
Hoar
Nolle
Frank Hyatt Smith
Cambridge
Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Totals 50 Million
The House appropriations committee completed the sundry civil bill totaling 50 664 743 dollars. Public building funds include Brockton Massachusetts with 50000 and harbor provisions for Port Judith Rhode Island 300000 Portland Maine 400000 Rockland Maine 400000 and Boston 400000.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Brockton
Mass
Port Judith
R. I
Portland
Rockland
Boston
Benefit for Working Women at Bijou
The benefit for the Association of Un employed Working Women and Immi grant Girls at the Bijou last evening was a success in every way. The attendance was large. Man credit is due to Mr. Charles F. Forrester, who had the management of the affair in charge. The home is located on Compton street and since its incorporation in March last has been productive of much good.
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Boston
Boston Post
THE
Post
Senator Gallivan
Gallivan
Max
West End’ Railroad
Chicago
Buffalo
Rrooklyn
Baltimore
Newark
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Camden
St. Louis
Toledo
Pingree
Michigan
Detroit
West End
Boston & Albany Railroad
John H. Sullivan
East Boston
John B. Martin
South
Charlestown
Charles F. Forrester
Compton Street
Shields Literary Association Hall of Fame Tug Event
The Shields Literary Association hosts its annual meeting at Union Hall Somerville on Friday evening February 29. A tug of war offers a purse of 2 dollars open to participants.
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the Shields Literary Association
Union Hall
Union Square
Somerville
Boston Business Men Support Suburban L road Bill
A Boston Post survey finds broad support for the L road bill with few opponents. Executives like Rufus A. Flanders back the plan as a rapid transit link that benefits outlying districts, while others caution about elevated structures and property impact.
Brown University Wins Tax Exemption Ruling
Providence Feb 1 The appellate division of the Superior Court ruled that a 189% tax assessment on a Westminster street building held by Brown University as part of its endowment was improper and that the university is exempt from taxation. This marks the first time the college faced such a tax.
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Providence
R. I
Superior Court
Westminster Street
Brown University
Volunteers of America appoints Colonel Washington Blackhurst in Boston
Colonel Washington Blackhurst arrives in Boston to establish Volunteers of America headquarters for New England. Formerly private secretary to General Fielding in Chicago and to Commander Ballington Booth in New York, he led a major Chicago work with eight posts and a near two hundred soldiers. A public meeting is planned within a week with Ballington Booth expected.
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Washington Blackhurst
Boston
Volunteers of America
New England
General Fielding
Chicago
Salvation Army
West
New York
Ballington Booth
Blackhurst
Mayflower Descendants elect new members at monthly meeting
Governor Bradford presided as the Mayflower Descendants Society's Board of Assistants elected new members in Tremont building rooms. Recipients include Mrs. Mary L Williams Ur bana O Horace Homer Soule Jr Mrs Eugene Edgett Peirce and others from Boston Plymouth Newtonville North Pembroke Manchester Allston South Boston and Newtonville.
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Society of ‘Mayflower Descendants
Tremont
Mary L. Williams
Urbana
Horace Homer Soule, Jr
Boston
Eugene Edgett Peirce
Susan Augusta Smith
North Pembroke
William Seward Kyle
Plymouth
Arthur Emerson Thayer
Henry de Wolfe Carvelle
Manchester
N. H
George Walter Yeaton
Allston
Arthur Holmes James
Antoinette Clapp
Marcus Morton
Newtonvillle
Charles Webster Leonard
Newtonville
Bradford
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Sullivan
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Kennedy
Deacon Capen
F. H. Smith
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Shields Literary Association
W. F. Robinson
Robinson
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Rufus A. Flanders
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Little
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