Police Seek Specialists in Miss Russell Death Mystery
Police pursue two unnamed specialists tied to the Russell girl death as Dr. Butman Dr. Leen and Dr. Lyons are questioned. The body may be exhumed for reexamination while authorities chase a missing girl companion who may hold key admissions.
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Miss Russell
William Butman
Warren Street
Charlestown
Butman
Thomas I. Leen
Dexter Row
Joseph B. Lyons
Boston City Hospital
Moran
Russell
Missing Boston girl last seen with friend in carriage
J J Cochrane of Everett once saw Miss Childs and Miss Russell in a Harvard street apartment. The two women hurriedly packed a trunk bag and a box for rail transport to the North Station then vanished with a mystery man described as a young doctor.
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J. J. Cochrane
Everett
Brewer's Express
Charlestown
Boston
Harvard Street
North Station
Medford Highlands
Miss Childs
West Medford
Armstrong Transfer Company
Benjamin Smith
Division 15
Mary Robbins
Miss Russell
Pleasant ‘Street
Excited woman hurried away after receiving checks
The passage notes JT gave her checks and she rushed off repeatedly warning not to fail. The observer recalls her extreme excitement and anxiety to depart quickly, remarking on the unusual urgency.
Left No Address Miss Russell Visited Before Hospitalization
Miss Russell died at Relief Hospital after a tense sequence of visits beginning Tuesday in Charlestown. Miss Childs hosted and treated her during the hours before the fatal admission, with Miss Childs later visiting Annie Russell at the hospital as her condition deteriorated and pleas for help went unanswered.
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Miss Childs
Harvard Street
Charlestown
Russell
Relief Hospital
Miss Russell
Annie Russell
May Exhume Body Over Death Cause Question
Medical Examiner Harris indicates Miss Russell likely died of peritonitis and notes the body at Woodlawn may be exhumed. He has not reported a cause to the district attorney and is barred from comment, leaving open questions about an illegal operation.
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Miss Russell
Woodlawn
Harris
the Post
RIGS Revolt Suppression Report From Wendon
In Wendon, Russia on February 22 authorities arrested many revolutionists. Reports say twelve were executed and thirty, including several women, were flogged with knouts as part of the crackdown.
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Rigs
Russia
Wendon
Boston children celebrate Washington's Birthday event
Five hundred pinafored and knickerbockered Tots attended a Washington's Birthday entertainment in Boston. The lively party featured dancing and festive activities for the youngsters, reflecting a carefree community celebration.
Mayor and Children Lead Vaudeville Day at Catholic Union Club
Mayor Fitzgerald attended a celebration at the Catholic Union Club house with his wife and five children. The event featured vaudeville acts, a grand children’s march led by Frank B. Conlin Jr and Louise Campbell, and a souvenir button for each child. Mrs. Conlin chaired the welfare committee with several assistants guiding the youngsters.
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Catholic Union Club
Fitzgerald
Frank B. Conlin
Frank B. Conlin, Jr
Louise Campbell
Eleanor Fitzgerald
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Boston
Washington
Trenton
John F. Fitzgerald
M. P. Murray
B. J. Connolly
D. F. Sheehan
M. C. von Groll
Scottish Clans Hold Annual Convention in Deacon Hall
The American Order of Scottish Clans met in Deacon Hall Washington street for its annual convention. Officers were elected with H W Fisher reelected as Royal Chief and J M Mutch as Royal Henchman. A banquet followed for over 200 attendees with remarks by Guy W Cox and James Henderson. Vocal performances and dancing capped the evening.
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Order of Scottish Clans
Deacon Hall
Washington Street
H. W. Fisher
Clan Mackenzie
J. M. Mutch
Clan Stewart
J. B. Chamberlain
Clan Guedo
Robert Burns
Chisholm
Clan
Angus McIsaac
Clan Chisholm
Fisher
Guy W. Cox
Robert Farle May
James Henderson
Walter Ballantyne
Alice M. Wardner
M. Phinn
Jamaica Plain Woman Attacked by Slasher
Mrs. Charlotte Weiler of 28 Spring Avenue Jamaica Plain says she was attacked on Centre Street near the Soldiers’ Monument by a tall dark man who snipped her hair and later handed her the stolen dog collar. She recalls a red birthmark over the right eye and plans to identify the suspect if arrested.
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Charlotte Weiler
Jamaica Plain
Spring Avenue
Centre Street
Soldiers’ Monument
Ex Chief Oakes Opposes Segee In Revere Board Race
Former Revere police chief Ed ward H Oakes not a candidate but vows to oppose Selectman candidate Samuel A Segee. Oakes says he will expose alleged fitness issues with Segee, presenting information and photographs to prosecutors and possibly the grand jury. Segee runs against Republican William P Brown amid local election excitement.
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Revere
Edward H. Oakes
Samuel A. Segee
Mr. Segee
Board of Selectmen
Oakes
Segee
Hundreds On Sinking Ice At Flax Pond
Lynn February 22 The ice on Flax Pond sank in places under three feet of water endangering about a thousand people. All reached shore though many were soaked. Michael J Larkin boasted he could swim under the ice from hole to hole but missed his course and had to abandon the feat as the ice continued to give way.
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Lynn
Flax Pond
Michael J. Larkin
Porter Clothier wedding in bridal chamber scene
Miss Anita Porter daughter of ex Judge William W Porter married William J Clothier millionaire son of Isaac H Clothier in the bridegroom’s bedroom.
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Philadelphia
Anita Porter
William W. Porter
William J. Clothier
Isaac H. Clothier
Holiday at State Prison Show by Quigley Entertainers
Inmates at the State prison enjoyed a show yesterday by the Johnny Quigley Entertainers led by Joe Roth with the prison orchestra and pianist W Dolan. A roast pork dinner followed and yard privileges were extended for two hours.
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State Prison
Johnny Quigley
Joe Roth
W. Dolan
Troy Masons Visit Everett
Palestine Lodge of this city entertained more than fifty members of King Solomon Lodge 91 of Troy New York. A reception committee led by G A Judd greeted guests at the breakfast at the Revere House. They toured Boston in two trolley cars and attended Governor Guilds reception. After a 125 cover dinner they witnessed a degree work by Judd Norris Hinds Perry Shepard. The visitors departed at 11 29 PM.
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Everett
Palestine Lodge
A. F
A. M
King Solomon Primitive Lodge
Troy
N. Y
G. A. Judd
Revere House
Boston
Governor Guild
Iverett
Charles S. Norris
Converse Lodge
Malden
Benjamin J. Hinds
King Cyrus Lodge
Stoneham
Herbert J. Perry
Wyoming Lodge
Melrose
William P. Shepard
Golden Rule Lodge
Wakefield
Drowns at Brook Side in March Street Area
Six year old George Henry Pitts, son of Jeremiah Pitts, a teamster, drowned this afternoon while playing on the banks of the town brook near March and School streets. Carl Askalund alerted police after his friend fell in. Rescue attempts failed despite medical examiners and help from local authorities. His death leaves the Pitts family grieving their only child.
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Quincy
George Henry Pitts
Jeremiah Pitts
March
School Streets
Pitts
Carl Askalund
Askalund
Burroughs
Cahill
Jones
Loose Jail Methods Revealed in Rutland Inquiry
In Rutland Vermont on February 22 a prison inquiry heard testimony from several inmates. A Burlington sentenced woman described herself and Marvin A. McClure linked to Merchants Bank wrecking. Edward Langlois, another prisoner, said he endured 106 days in the dungeon fed bread and water and that Cushman claimed to drive Superintendent Morgan away in Morgan’s carriage and meet a friend in a field near the prison. The hearing will continue tomorrow.
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Rutland
Burlington
Marvin A. McClure
Merchants Bank
Edward Langlois
Ile
Cushman
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Langlois
Reliance Upon a Strong Navy
Secretary Bonaparte spoke at Johns Hopkins Universitys 30th anniversary celebration in Baltimore on February 22, urging a strong navy to ensure the nations security and credit. He argued Washingtons vision for U S standing among nations requires public support and informed criticism of naval needs.
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Baltimore
Bonaparte
Johns Hopkins University
Washington
United States
Woman Dies in Opera House at Hyde Park
At French's Opera House in Hyde Park Mrs EK A Brainard aged 57 living at 24 Gordon Avenue collapsed during a play hosted by the Unitarian Church and died ten minutes later in the reception room. A doctor attributed heart disease as the cause of death.
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Hyde Park
Unitarian Church
French
Opera House
EK. A. Brainard
Gordon Avenue
New York man’s policy denied after coroner rules self harm
New Haven report says Coroner Mix ruled Charles A. Edwards of New York killed himself. As a result a New York insurance company refused to pay the life policy.
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New Haven
Conn
Mix
Charles A. Edwards
New York
Boy 12 Crushed Between Milk Wagon Wheels Near Newton Upper Falls
Daniel Meehan, 12, was struck by a heavy milk wagon driven by Mr. Burnett on Reservoir street while en route to church. He suffered three fractured ribs, a double leg fracture, and extensive bruising and was taken to Cottage Hospital in critical condition. He lives with his grandmother after the death of his parents and attends Pitot Grammar School.
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Newton Upper Falls
Daniel Meehan
Tilo
Church
Reservoir Street
Burnett
Cottage Hospital
Young Meehan
Pitot Grammar School
Monsignor Rank Assumed in Hartford Cathedral Event
In Hartford on February 22, for the first time in the diocese, the rank of monsignor was conferred at St. Joseph's Cathedral. Bishop Michael Tierney invested Rev. John Synott with the purple robes of a monsignor as Bishop Stang of Fall River delivered a sermon on the rock of the church. Prominent clergy attended, including Bishops Harkins, Stang, Delaney, and other church leaders from New England.
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Hartford
Conn
Stang
Fall River
Bishop Harkins
Providence
Delaney
Manchester
William Byrne
W. G
Denis O'Callaghan
Boston
T. H. Wallace
Lewiston
Me., I. WW. Trurley
Portland
Thomas Griffin
Worcester
P. J. Harkins
Holyoke
John T. Madden
V. G
Springfield
Black and Tan Club roast pig dinner in Bendemere Hall
The Black and Tan Club of the Charlestown Veteran Women's Association held a roast pig dinner in Bendemere Hall last night. Over 200 veterans and ladies attended with President John J. Doherty presiding and remarks delivered by Doherty Dennis Coady Quigley and Quigley Jr.
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Black and Tan
Charlestown
Bar 11 Paris Inventories Protest Texas Catholic Churches
Paris reports protestors prevented inventories in 11 Catholic churches. Officials conducted inventories in 27 buildings as part of the day’s orders across the city, reflecting tensions between authorities and church properties during the period.
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Paris
Fatal burns follow fall of lit lamp in Lynn home
Walter Fortin a 16 year old son of Peter L Fortin suffered an epileptic seizure while carrying a lit lamp downstairs at 425 Essex street Lynn tonight. He fell to the foot of the stairs and was badly burned by flames from the lamp. He died at the hospital shortly after.
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Lynn
Walter Fortin
Peter L. Fortin
Essex Street
South Boston High Alumni Banquet Elects Officers
The South Boston High School alumni held their annual banquet and dance at the school hall last evening. President Herbert F. Callahan presided as Principal A D Small announced that every officer designated by Colonel Benyon had accepted command. At the dance, floor director F G L Guindon led with John Black F J Sheedy Mary Moran and Anna Flood assisting. about 150 members attended.
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South Boston High School
Herbert F. Callahan
A. D. Small
Benyon
F. G. L. Guindon
John Black
F. J. Sheedy
Mary Moran
Anna Flood
Professor Atkins Seeks Private Sanitarium in NY
Syracuse report says Rochester professor Thomas Atkins went to a private New York sanitarium while Virgil Neal, sought in alleged Force of Life frauds, is described as mentally wrecked.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Thomas Atkins
Rochester
New York
Virgil Neal
Neal
News Girls at Dance in Commonwealth Hall East Boston
In Commonwealth Hall East Boston last night the Metropolitan News Company Benefit Association held its first ball. The event was aided by Miss R E Gensburg C L Mazur and several young women. matrons were Mrs Elizabeth M Barrett and Mrs H T Robbins.
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Commonwealth Hall
East Boston
Metropolitan News Company Benefit Association
R. E. Gensburg
C. L. Mazur
Elizabeth M. Barrett
H. T. Robbins
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Fidison
Bowdoin Square Phonograph Company Cor. Green and Chardon Sts
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Jamaica
Carolina Avenue
Green Street
Howe
Slasher
Philo Hay Co
Lafayette St
Newark
New Jersey
Troy Masons
Ferguson
J. G
Rutland, Vt
Edwards Insurance
Black and Tan Club
Greater Boston
Wouvuu
Sunday Post Ready
Boston High School
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