Fire destroys Hubbard estate stable and greenhouse
A large Weston fire last night wiped out the stable and greenhouse on Charles W. Hubbard’s Park road estate. Loss is estimated at 35,000 to 40,000. Fire started by a chimney in the greenhouse and was spotted by John B. Donovan. Weston and Wellesley fire departments responded, Newton sent an engine. horses and carriages were saved.
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Weston
Charles W. Hubbard
Park Road
John B. Donovan
Williard jailed for six months for railroad threats
Eugene B. Williard of Everett formerly of Revere and Chelsea was arraigned in Woburn District Court on a complaint that he threatened to endanger Boston and Maine railroad passengers and to damage trains at Reading. He was found guilty, sentenced to six months in the house of correction, and committed in default of $300 bonds.
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Woburn
Eugene B. Williard
Everett
Revere
Chelsea
Oak Island
Reading
Boston & Maine
House of Correction
Rhoades
Merrill
Williard
Tot WANTED to Live at Home
Milton January 9 a 14 year old girl Florence Parker ran away with 5 year old Walter Blankenship from Lancaster Industrial School. They were found in Boston after travel with supplies, funds and gifts. police alerted and traced to the girl's mother in Lowell.
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Milton
Florence Parker
Walter Blankenship
Lancaster Industrial School
Charles Chadwick
Houston Avenue
Henry Blankenship
Walter
Boston
Pierce
Lowell
Orrin Parker
Powell Street
Boston Lawmaker Pushes Housing Bill Over Discrimination Against Children
Representative William L. Newton of Ward 13 South Boston urges a Legislature driven by Roosevelt and Fitzgerald to pass a bill barring landlords from denying homes to families with children. He plans to present a measure or resolution, seek Mayor Fitzgerald's support, and press for constitutionally sound language after consulting legal data. Newton cites Back Bay and Lynn discrimination cases and aims to broaden access to housing for all children.
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William L. Newton
Boston
Roosevelt
Fitzgerald
Newton
Pidgin
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Ward 13
Back Bay
Lynn
Mrs Yerkes Denies Imminent Remarriage Rumor
New York report claims Mrs Charles T Yerkes may remarry with Wilson Mizner named as possible groom. She denies the rumor at her Fifth Avenue residence calling it ridiculous and says she will never marry again, dedicating life to her late husband’s will.
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Mrs. Yerkes
Wilson Mizner
New York
Charles T. Yerkes
San Francisco
Sixty-eighth Street
A Delinquent Not Criminal in Juvenile Offenses
Warren F. Spalding of the Massachusetts Prison Association told the Romsey Club in Dorchester that many arrested youths are not criminals. He noted offences are often technical and caused by bad homes and the street, while genuine delinquents require restoration rather than punishment under newer juvenile laws.
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Warren F. Spalding
Massachusetts Prison Association
Romsey
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Town's books tangled prompt Boston expert review
East Douglas January 9 Following an expert examination the town treasurer Walter E Jones appeared before selectmen and agreed to deed 6000 dollars of his property for the town's benefit. No charges or ill intent alleged. bookkeeping errors caused the confusion. Officials plan to hire a lawyer and deputy sheriff to secure Jones for explanation. He served as treasurer for 15 years and is noted as a Mason and member of AOUW.
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East Douglas
William Franklin Hall
Boston
Walter E. Jones
Jones
Eight years for counterfeiter Dr Thompson appeals
The United States Circuit Court conviction of Dr. Robert Thompson for counterfeiting was affirmed by the Court of Appeals, which also reversed and remanded P J Gallagher’s case. Gallagher had been sentenced to five years for passing counterfeit bills tied to Thompson, with trial evidence aimed at proving a conspiratorial relationship. Thompson, out on bail, had pleaded guilty to using the mails for improper purposes and faces additional sentencing.
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United States
Circuit
Robert Thompson
Court of Appeals
P. J. Gallagher
B. F. Wilson
Thompson
Dr. Thompson
Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District
William H. Lewis
Thomas N
Proctor
Gallagher
Irish County Delegations Meet at Wells Memorial
Irish county delegations gathered at Wells Memorial Hall with the main business the election of officers postponed to next Friday night. All delegates are expected to attend and act with the Irish parliamentary party in the home rule fight.
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Wells Memorial
Irish Parliamentary Party
Will M Curdy Hurl A Bomb
Richard A. McCurdy, president of Mutual Life, resigned and remains at his Morristown home in deep contemplation. Associates say more trouble looms for the Mutual Life board as he contemplates offering a fuller account of stock dealings. The disclosure could alter testimony before the Armstrong committee, notably concerning 1000 shares of Lawyers' Mortgage Insurance Company stock.
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New York
Mutual Life Company
Richard A. McCurdy
Morristown
McCurdy
Mutual Life Directorate
Truesdale House
Armstrong
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Weston Estate
New England
Shawmut
Tremont Street
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Young Everett Writer
Tot
Little Walter Blankenship
Bay State
Post
Commonwealth
State Bureau of Labor
Maynard
Douglas
Choice
Mocha Giles
Eernen Dha
Sv Vasa Cc
Erie
Ceva Te Dee
Torchon
Esteesi
Winter Street
Neat
Browning, King & Co
Washington St
Broadway
32Nd Street
Cooper Square
M’curdy Hurl
Portland and Sudbury Sts
NPR
Asets
Union Mane
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