Polish Village Mystery Awaits Judgment of Authorities
In Worcester Massachusetts a Polish community reels over the disappearance of Jerry Stackewicz's wife and their seven year old son. Neighbors report deep marital strife amid rumors of murder while authorities probe the case. The missing woman was last seen near the Morrisey farm off an isolated road near the borders of three states.
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Worcester
Jaf
Webster
Bast
East Webster Mill
A Slave to Cocaine Sentenced in Reform School
Alden A Balch, 29, from New Hampshire, was sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court by Judge Richardson to the Massachusetts Reform atory for forgery. He forged an 8 cent cocaine order on a local druggist, revealing a severe drug habit and a landlady’s concern as he slept day and night. The sentence aims to curb his addiction.
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Alden A. Balch
Superior Criminal Court
Richardson
Massachusetts Reformatory
Balch
Reformatory
New Hampshire
Real Estate Transactions Include Lands in Roxbury and East Boston
H Parker and others sold a brick house and 1800 square feet at 90 Charles street assessed at 14000 dollars. Augustus F Arnold bought two 10000 square foot lots on Ruthven street Roxbury from Charles J Pillsbury. Clifford Devens purchased 500000 square feet near Central station West Roxbury. Torrens land title bills receive another hearing at the State House today at 10 30. Wood Harmon Co bought land near Providence to be sold in lots this season. Edgar Harding treasurer of Merchants Woollen Co transfers to Edward D Thayer Jr the woollen mill on Bussey street dye house and corehouse on Maverica street and 381767 square feet of land. John McLaren bought brick and frame buildings and 14400 square feet of land between Border and Liverpool streets East Boston assessed 13000 dollars.
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H. Parker
Charles Street
Augustus F. Arnold
Ruthven Street
Roxbury
Charles J. Pillsbury
Clifford Devens
Bradford Estate
Central Station
West Roxbury
Torrens
Joint Judiciary Committee
State House
Wood, Harmon & Co
Providence
Edgar Harding
Merchants’ Woollen Company
East Dedham
Edward D. Thayer, Jr
Worcester
Norfolk County
Bussey Street
Maverica
John McLaren
Charles A. Kingsbury
Border
Liverpool Streets
Boston
Real Estate Offer for Metropolitan Park District Lots
Real estate ad markets land near Newton Upper Falls and Woburn with house lots for sale at 50 dollars down and one dollar a week, cash buyers get ten percent off. Prospective buyers are urged to drop a postal and await a salesman call. limited lots remaining, values projected to rise to two hundred or three hundred dollars in a year or two. Edgar W. Foster advertises from 53 State Street.
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Metropolitan Park District
New Boulevard
Newton Upper Falls
Woburn
Edgar W. Foster
State St
Charitable Irish Society Ball Draws 5000 Attendees in Music Hall
The annual charity ball at Music Hall drew 5000 guests with Governor Greenhalge in attendance. elaborate decorations featured palmetto palms flags and a tropical centerpiece as leaders and hundreds of socialites moved through a grand march and lively Toreador waltz signaling a triumphant evening of fashion and philanthropy.
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Irish Society
Music Hall
Greenhalge
Hamilton Place
Edward J. Flynn
Dalton
Davidson
Carr
Paige
Barrett
Bogan
John Co. Mullaly
John Mullaly
Charles V. Casey
J. J. O'Callaghan
New York
Charles Dasey
Katherine McCormick
Julia Winterhaller
Canton
Ohio
Page
B. W. O'Neil
Nellie Barrat
Margaret Leary
John F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Allen
Woburn
Harwood
Lynn
John H. Sullivan
Thomas J. Gargan
Owen
William T. Neilson
Cambridge
Board of
Penis H. Morrissey
P. J. Grady
Jeremiah G. Fennessy
O’brien
Common Council
Joseph Moriarty
Daniel E. Millerick
William J. Gallivan
James A. Reilly
Board of Police
Thomas A. Ryan
Daniel Shea
James E. Cotter
Hyde Park
John F. Callahan
Revere Town Meeting Defeats Key Expansion Proposals
In Revere on January 22 a record town meeting debated increasing the number of Selectmen and the school committee. John A. Staples was elected moderator over A Burnham. A motion to hire only town residents for highway and sewer work passed as did a paid overseer plan for the poor, while proposals to expand boards were postponed. Solomon Woodberry urged wider eligibility for the School Board.
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Revere
John A. Staples
A. Burnham
United States
Solomon Woodberry
James Lee
Grade crossing bill passes in Hartford after bridgeport protests
In Bridgeport indignant over Senate action on the Elor grade crossing bill. Senator Marigold pledged delay or defeat. The measure passed unanimously in Hartford with 15 petitions in support and a 20 000 person Bridgeport petition opposed by Bridgeport Traction Company. Amendments exempting Bridgeport and horse railway electrification were defeated.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Senate
Marigold
Senate Chamber
Hartford
Bridgeport Traction Company
City of
Cat survives five hour ride in huge factory wheel
In Haverhill on January 22 a cat was chased into the big wheel at Chase and Laubham's engine room. Power ran for five hours, moving the animal about 154 miles. The cat clung to an inner projection, preventing it from being thrown out, and emerged unharmed but grease and dirty.
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Haverhill
Chase & Laubham
Quarry Derrick Accident Claims West Quincy Man
John B. McNeil a 38 year old quarry worker was killed at George H Hitchcock’s West Quincy quarry when a derrick hoisting a granite block broke and the boom struck him as it fell injuring his spine. Several nearby workers narrowly escaped.
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Quincy
John B. McNeil
George H. Hitchcock
West Quincy
McNeil
Derry Turmoil Over Arrests Frays Town In New Hampshire
Derry New Hampshire. January 22. Citizens are excited after last night’s arrests as fear spreads of property damage. The rule element threatens to tar and feather authorities while the Law and Order League vows strong action to uphold the law.
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Derry
N. H
Rui
Law and Order League
Naval hero Captain Mathias C Marin dies at sea age near eighty
Captain Mathias C Marin U S N retired dies suddenly in Newport Rhode Island on January 22. He rose from humble birth to high rank, served thirteen years at sea and seven on shore duty, spending much of his career in foreign waters. During the war he served on ordnance duty at various coastal ports and remained a devoted Grand Army man.
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Nopwport
R. I
Mathias C. Marin
Tragedy in Newburyport Emma Ellery Shot by Lover Thomas Hersey
In Newburyport last evening Emma Ellery was shot twice by her lover Thomas Hersey after resisting an attempted assault near Kent and Merrimac streets. Mrs. Ellery recounted years of acquaintance and warnings, while Hersey's funeral is planned for Thursday from William S. Hurd's residence on Arlington Street.
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Newburyport
Emma Ellery
Thomas Hersey
School Street
Ellery
Emma
Hersey
Merrimac Street
Kent Street
William S. Hurd
Arlington Street
Jealous lover wounds Ellery. shooter identified as Hersey
Emma Ellery survives two bullets in the jaw as physicians note her strong constitution. Henry Hersey, a quiet worker and corporal in Company A, Eighth Regiment, is described as the suspected assailant with jealousy named as motive. He lived with his sister on Arlington street and was excused from grill night for urgent business.
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Emma Ellery
Homer
Hersey
Miss Ellery
Ellerys
School Street
Post
Eighth Regiment
Gilman
Cushing Guard
Discharged the Driver in Waltham Fire Department
WALTHAM Jan 22 The Waltham Fire Department is enveloped in conflict as Daniel Furbush former Hose 4 driver was dismissed for using profane language to a superior officer. Charges against Engineer Roesger include intoxication and foul language as disputes with Furbush escalate toward the Board of Aldermen and Mayor Milton.
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Waltham
Board of Aldermen
Milton
Engineer Roesger
Furbush
Everett Aldermen Confirm Several City Officials
At yesterday's meeting the Everett Board of Aldermen confirmed Nathan Nichols as city treasurer and tax collector, E. W. Young as city physician, E. W. Lydston as city engineer, M. H. Kelly as registrar of voters, B. F. Nichols as street commissioner, Thomas Leavitt as sewer commissioner, F. E. Dyer as trustee of the sinking fund, and J. P. Stewart as commissioner of the sinking fund. The mayor's appointment of Warren A. Card as chief engineer with assistants J. G. Swan and E. B. Wilson was announced. Confirmation of G. H. Matthews as water commissioner and the city solicitor remained tied and postponed.
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Everett Board of Aldermen
Warren A. Card
Fire Department
J. G. Swan
E. B. Wilson
G. H. Matthews
Nathan Nichols
E. W. Young
E. W. Lydston
M. H. Kelly
B. F. Nichols
Thomas Leavitt
F. E. Dyer
J. P. Stewart
Sale of Jackson wreckage at Provincetown auction
All wreckage from the schooner Job H. Jackson Jr. has been landed on Union Fish Company's wharf by the J. M. Eaton wrecking crew. The material includes anchors chains sails rigging a steam engine boiler and a large water tank. The items will be sold at auction tomorrow.
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Provincetown
Job H. Jackson, Jr
Union Fish Company
J. M. Eaton
Boston
Salem and Beverly Celebrate Basin and Pipeline Completion
Salem and Beverly will jointly mark the completion of the Longham storage basin and the 36 inch Wenham Lake pipeline with a special train for citizens to witness the water boards turn on the flow. A banquet at Hamilton Hall will follow. The project cost about 75 000 dollars, paid one third by Beverly and two thirds by Salem.
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Salem
Beverly
Longham
Wenham Lake
Water Boards
Hamilton Hall
Salem Water Board
City of
Salen
Salem Water Analyzed Again By Massachusetts Expert
The Water Board faces a dispute over Longham Meadow water analysis as Professor C A Goessman of the Massachusetts State Agricultural Experiment Station reports another test. Quinby of Salem claims the sample was collected publicly and sent to the professor, with results showing the water unfit to drink without boiling and containing objectionable matter.
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Salem
Longham Meadow
Water Board
C. A. Goessman
Massachusetts State Agricultural Experiment Station
Amherst
Goessman
Ivory Quinby
Quinby
Worthily Succeed Josef Hoffman At New York Recital
The first recital by Freida Simonson the remarkable child pianist and Juanito Manen the boy violinist faced a threat of cancellation due to Gerry Society interference. Public acclaim and Sarassote’s guidance helped secure the concert with a large enthusiastic audience. Both young artists again impressed as the most notable child performers since Josef Hoffman.
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New York
Freida Simonson
Juanito Manen
Sarassote
Gerry Society
Simonson
Manen
Josef Hoffman
American Wringer Co Advertises Home Goods Repair
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises as city manufacturers of wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to orders by mail promptly. Telephone Tremont 764.
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American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Trouble in New Bedford Mills Over Warps and Wages
Weavers at Bristol mill threaten stoppage over poor warps affecting print cloths. They cite brittleness and overlong cuts from 47 yards to over 50, demanding remedy. Mill owners pledge to improve warps as weavers plan a five member committee to witness next removal of cuts and verify length.
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New Bedford
Bristol
Westboro Bank Contest Report Signals Slight Impairment
An adjourned Westboro bank meeting reports capital reduced from 150000 to 100000 in 188 back. Loans totaling 6000 to 7000 cast doubt on value while stockholders told accounts are correct and the bank can continue without stock reduction. New directors elected with protest by ex Governor Russell. John L Brigham named president. Fayerweather declines.
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Westboro
First National Bank of Westboro
Gatchell
E. B. Harvey
R. F. Holton
C. S. Henry
Frank W. Forbes
Uriah Searles
Dr. Harvey
J. A. Fayerweather
Election Committee
A. L. Boynton
W. E. Russell
C. L. Smith
W. H. Clark, Jr
James A. Kelley
Alden L. Boynton
John S. Nason
John L. Brigham
F. W. Bartlett
National Bank
Russell
City Streets Head Changes Stir City Hall Rumors
Superintendent Wheeler removed Joan Sands and named John Rablin to replace her as assistant purchasing agent. Rablin is a civil engineer tied to the Old Colony railroad and takes office this morning. Cutter, Jackson, and other district foremen are expected to be dismissed, with Kennison Duggan and Fitzgerald likely spared due to civil service rules. Newsmen were told to return for official word tomorrow afternoon.
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Wheeler
Joan W. Sands
John R. Rablin
Old Colony Railroad
Rablin
Charles R. Cutter
Phil Jackson
Sands
Cutter
Jackson
City Hall
Post
Michael J. Coyle
John B. Moran
Curtis
Coyle
Brighton
Kennison
East Boston
Duggan
North End
Fitzgerald
Natick Burial For Meagher Shot By Ring
The body of Richard Meagher who was shot by Hiram Ring last Saturday night was buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery today. Meagher's father and three brothers attended. his mother had died earlier.
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Natick
Richard ¥. Meagher
Hiram P. Ring
Meagher
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C. J. O'Hern
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Flynn
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M. T. Downing
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Derrick
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