Hospital Reform Meeting in Uproar Over Records
Massachusetts Hospital Reform Society faced a heated meeting at 30 Huntington Avenue as records were disputed citing 18 missing pages and two ink colors. Resignations came from Patrick H. Kelley Ernest A. Smith John J. Martin and Bessie Lukanoff who sparked the Worcester State Hospital controversy.
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Massachusetts Hospital Reform Society
William E. English
Huntington Avenue
Patrick H. Kelley
Ernest A. Smith
John J. Martin
Bessie Lukanoff
Worcester State Hospital
Society Records in Dispute Over Office Lease
The resignation of Dr. George W. Galvin and John A. Haren as founders was accepted. Acting President Charles A. Folsom claimed at the meeting that the society voted to give up its lease at 735 Boylston Street and to renounce furniture and telephone leases, while critics questioned record accuracy and ink differences. Mrs. Frank W. Page defended the records and offered to fund a new book and ink.
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George W. Galvin
John A. Haren
Galvin
Charles A. Folsom
Folsom
Boylston Street
English
Frank W. Page
Boy Killed By Locomotive at Charlestown Roundhouse
Joseph Pentosta age 9 of 20 Beach Street Charlestown was instantly killed last night around 11 o clock while backing a locomotive into the Somerville roundhouse of the Boston and Maine railroad. His head was caught between the roundhouse wall and the cab window frame and nearly severed from his body.
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Joseph Pentosta
Beach Street
Charlestown
Somerville
Boston & Maine Roilroad
Pentosta
American citizen hangs after capture near Piedras Negras
Clem ente Vergara an American citizen was captured by Mexican Federals and hanged in Hidalgo Mexico the day after his capture. He had been promised pay for horses and lured to an island in the Rio Grande near Palafox before being taken across the border. Federal authorities had previously ordered his release after representations by American authorities.
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Laredo
Texas
Clemente Vergara
Mexico
Hidalgo
Vergara
Piedras Negras
Rio Grande
Palafox
Villa refuses to surrender body of British subject Benton
Gen Francisco Villa at Chihuahua today refused to give up the body of William S. Benton executed in Juarez. He cites respect for the dead noting the body was interred with religious observances and a cross. A subordinate telegram had urged transfer to the widow amid border outcry.
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EL Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
William S. Benton
Juarez
Villa
Refusal to Return Body Reaches U.S. Embassy
A consular representative of the United States received a definite refusal to surrender a body this afternoon and sent it on to Washington. The explanation was conveyed to Juarez.
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United States
Washington
Juarez
Fire Lieutenant Dies After Jan Accident in Boston
After 31 years with the Boston fire department Lieutenant William H. Hughes of Engine 20 died at City Hospital from injuries suffered when the hose wagon he rode in overturned on Ashmont street during a fire alarm call on January 14. He sustained two broken legs and severe bruising.
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Boston Fire Department
William H. Hughes
City Hospital
Ashmont Street
Fire Department Mourns Veteran Fireman Funeral
The death was caused by septic poisoning from his injuries. Full honors will be paid by the department at the funeral at Trinity Congregational Church in Neponset tomorrow at 2 PM. A large contingent of officers will attend and Engine 20 crew members will be relieved for the day.
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Trinity Congregational Church
Walnut Street
Neponset
Hughes
MIT student Harvey Dewson dies after sudden illness
Harvey F. Dewson of New York, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology student and captain of the Class of 1916 basketball team, died in a Quincy hospital after being stricken Sunday. Doctors found no injuries from a Saturday game as initially suspected.
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Harvey F. Dewson
New York
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Quincy
Young Dewson
Jewelled Woman Is Arrested in Pocketbook Theft
Annie Cohen a 43 year old Hartford Connecticut resident was arrested by Inspectors Pelton and Loughlin in front of a Washington street department store after she allegedly stole a pocketbook from Annie Canney of 141 Bunker Hill street Charlestown. In her possession she had a diamond ring diamond stick pin drop earrings and a diamond sunburst necklace.
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Annie Cohen
Hartford
Annie Canney
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
Woman Held on Charge and Attempted Larceny
Police booked Mrs. Cohen on a charge and an additional count of attempting to steal from three women. Officers recovered seventeen rings many items and a sable muff and scarf from her possession amid a crowd outside a Washington Street display window. Detectives Pelton Loughlin and Douglas questioned her as she denied residence or plans, while authorities intended to learn more.
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I. F
Washington Street
Lone Mardi Gras attempt ends with boy in police station
Fifteen year old Leo Russo of West End wore his sister's clothes and makeup to imitate a Mardi Gras reveler. He attracted jeers in Scollay square until Patrolman Walter Andrews intervened and Boston authorities sent him home with his mother after explaining local customs.
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Leo Russo
Norman Street
West End
New Orleans
Monte Carlo
Boston
City Hall
Leo
Scollay Square
Walter Andrews
Gaby Delys
Hyland
Rantoul Divorce Trial Centered on Alleged Infidelity
Attorney Thomas Hunt opened the defense in the Rantoul divorce case claiming Lois Burnett Rantoul pursued another man openly and sought to run away with him. He said the defense would argue many charges are untrue or grossly exaggerated and that she was willing to abandon her children for Chester Chapin Ramagill.
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Thomas Hunt
Rantoul
Lois Burnett Rantoul
Libel Case Opening Reveals Turbulent Rantoul Marriage
In a tense courtroom scene, attorney Hunt argues that libel accusations are true only in part. He traces Edward S. Rantoul and wife from six years of courtship to a prosperous marriage, then claims the wife’s infatuation with the husband’s friend wrecked the home. Testimony showed private disclosures as the trial proceeds with depositions and two witnesses.
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Mr. Hunt
Charles P. Putnam
Mary V. Hale
Matthew Hale
Thomas W. Proctor
Unionists Foiled by Asquith in Commons Verbal Clash
In the House of Commons today the opposition pressed Premier Asquith to disclose concessions planned for Ulster in the home rule bill. Bertram Falle, Unionist MP for Portsmouth, moved a resolution urging the Premier to submit proposals without delay.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Ulster
Bertram G. Falle
Portsmouth
Government Refuses Easter Proposals on War Bill Battle
In a tense debate, the prime minister refused to reveal proposals, promising timely submission after Easter for House consideration. Andrew Bonar Law warned of civil war as the opposition sought to block the bill unless backed by a general vote. The motion failed 411 to 238.
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Andrew Bonar Law
Ulster
Battleship plan favored by House naval committee
Washington Feb 24 Formal approval was given the administration two battleship programme by the House naval affairs committee after opposition from small navy supporters. The Navy plans now call for six destroyers and additional submarines with total cost of 140,200,000 exclusive of armor and armament.
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Washington
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy Department
Fire Devastates Long Beach Studios and Store
Gloucester Feb 24 A blaze destroyed two log cabin photographic studios and a summer grocery store and badly damaged an amphitheatre. The fire, which began after 9 pm, threatened nearby summer cottages. Loss estimated around 16 000 dollars.
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Gloucester
Long Beach
Big Riverside View fire drives residents to safety
A three alarm blaze at Riverside View on the Fenway near Hemenway Street forced rapid evacuation of five story brick apartments. Fire spread from the third floor as 40 families faced freezing conditions. many saved via ladders and street help. Names of tenants and responders appear.
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Riverside View
Fenway
Hemenway Street
Dental Infirmary
Boston Opera House
Boston
Hemenway
Gainsboro Streets
Miss Feeney
John Pp. Feeney
Frank Douglas
Acorn
Gainsboro
H. C. Gardner
F. F&. Johnson
E. H. Dorr
C. R. Robinson
A. Snow
Runaway horse chase grips Brookline and Jamaica Plain
A frightened horse sped through Brookline and Jamaica Plain streets chased by a second horse and driver. Gerald Fitzgibbons pursued from Grove Street to Goddard Street, fell after a crash, then the horse was finally caught by Leslie Barouski near Perkins Street. Francis Wilson, 13, was knocked into a snowbank during the escape as a car occupant required revival.
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Brookline
Jamaica Plain
Grove Street
Gerald Fitzgibbons
Marcella Street
Roxbury
Cybde Street
Goddard Street
Fitzgibbons
Leslie Barouski
Waltham Street
Perkins Street
Jamaica Pond
Francis Wilson
Lieutenant Governor Barry Heads to Washington
Lieutenant-Governor Edward P. Barry left Boston last evening for Washington. He will be received by President Wilson and discuss expected federal appointments and Massachusetts interests. He plans to return tomorrow.
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Edward P. Barry
Boston
Washington
Wilson
Massachusetts
Mazie the Motor Maid Takes to the Air
Mazie the Motor Maid appears in a full color feature in the upcoming Sunday Post. The paper promises vivid adventures and touring exploits as she pilots through new experiences for readers.
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Mazie
Next Sunday Post
Becker Seeks New Trial After Court of Appeals Ruling
New York February 24 The Court of Appeals at Albany nullified the conviction of former police lieutenant Charles Becker in the Herman Rosenthal murder case. Becker is entitled to a new trial, with District Attorney Charles S Whitman signaling a second conviction may be unlikely. The four gunmen Whitey Lewis Lefty Louie Gyp the Blood and Dago Frank will die in the electric chair likely in March unless clemency is granted.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman
Rosenthal
Court of Appeals At
Albany
Becker
Charles S. Whitman
Whitey” Lewis
Lefty Louie
Gyp the
Dago Frank
Whitman
Whitman Hints at Limited View of Opinion
Judge Whitman had not received the full text of the opinion but, based on the available portion, showed little hope of presenting an evil conclusion. Further details continued on Page Four.
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Mr. Whitman
Fort Powell Bombardment Anniversary and Global Timings
On this date in history Fort Powell Alabama faced bombardment four years ago. Also noted: 1912 Roosevelt to seek Republican presidential nomination. Dr Friedmann arrived in America to discuss tuberculosis proofs. Morning and evening star positions and auto lamp timing are listed alongside anniversaries.
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Fort Powell
Ala
Roosevelt
Presiom
Friedmann
America
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather
Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity with a gradual temperature rise. In northern New England the outlook calls for fair skies and milder temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday with moderate winds shifting from northwest to southwest.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Calan
Gasolene Gas Elopement Offered in Sunday Post
In the upcoming Sunday edition the Sun Day Post features an elopement involving the party named Gasolene Gas and notes Dolly Dimple's painting idea as a side item.
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Dolly Dimple
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Attorney Hunt
Edward S. Rantoul
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