State Debt Jumps Millions in a Year
Following a Western Audit Company report on state finances, lawmakers clash over uniform accounting. Senator Stevens defends the audit as faulty while critics urge immediate standardized methods. Representatives Garcelon Kemp Giles dissent, urging a supervisor of accounts and a finance board to reform state accounting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Post
Elmer Stevens
Committee On Ways and Means
William F. Garcelon
Newton
Frank D. Kemp
Springfield
George A. Giles
Cambridge
Ways and Means
State Fuance
Joseph Walker
Stevens
W. M. Dean
Nurse Testimony Praises Cooper's Quick Relief
Susan Perkins of Henniker New Hampshire testifies after suffering iodine poisoning and back blistering. She credits Cooper's Quick Relief with rapid pain relief and broad use in asthma heart weakness and summer illness, urging publication of her full account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Perkins
Experiente
Henniker
N. H
Cooper
Boston
Jaynes Drug Stores
Woman shoots Brady in New York cafe murder
In a New York cafe a woman identified as Mrs. Clark fires multiple revolver shots at Brady. After directing attention to her attorney in a bank deposit note she enters the dining area and shoots him in the head neck shoulder and chest before turning a weapon on herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
New Jersey
Iis
Noyes Bros Announces Unusual January Sale
The disturbed state of the Noyes Brothers store and damage from subway takings set the stage for a January sale offering about half price in most departments. Men s shirts hosiery underwear storm coats fancy vests cravats handkerchiefs ladies waists and neckwear comprise the bargain lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes Bros
Unscrutable Note Cited in 19th Century Ledger Entry
A fragmentary note references a remedy or action to prevent a laxative effect. Signed by W. Grove and dated 25, with unclear context and odd phrasing. The readable portion hints at a medical or personal preventive instruction within an archival record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
YEGES FOUND GUILTY IN PONKAPOAG POST OFFICE BURGLARY
Richard Morrison and Joseph Sheehan were found guilty of complicity in the Ponkapoag post office burglary on November 25. Each was sentenced to a $1 fine and four years six months with hard labor in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary by Judge Dodge. John T. McLean pleaded guilty and received four years in Greenfield. Burns remains unsentenced. he is described as a consumptive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponkapoag
Richard Morrison
Joseph Sheehan
Federal
Atlanta
Dodge
United States District Court
John T. McLean
Greenfield
Morrison
Tyler Street
Sheehan
Washington Street
Elizabeth Brennan
Charles Street
William P. Burns
Bernie”’ Burns
Boston Benny
Alfred Kamb
Clark St
Cambridge
Boston Clinic
Wm. J. Jones
Hutchings St
Roxbury
Ashmore Cox
Rank St
North Cambridge
Frank Rice
Quequechan St
Pall River
Mass
John Malinsky
Comfort St
Bridgewater
Lewis Foster
Bowdoin St
City
Peter Montville
Uxbridge
Worcester
John Jecks
Morris St
Lynn
Republican Aldermen May Oppose Minot Appointment
At Sunday meetings trade union men protest the appointment of William J. Minot as superintendent of printing. One Republican plans to join with Democrats to deny confirmation, arguing he is not a competent choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
William J. Minot
Can Can Mystery Ties Cans to Brookline Chief’s Dog
Brookline residents await a court hearing over three tin cans tied to Rex the setter owned by Fire Chief George H. Johnson. Mrs. George Dunn denies involvement but faces allegations from two women. the S P C A has filed a complaint amid witnesses and local curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
George H. Johnson
Brookline
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
George Dunn
Washington Street
Dunn
Brookline Court
Dunn Homestead
Roxbury Teens Charged With Assaulting Officer
Henry W. Hildreth 16 and Richard J. Connelly 14 of Roxbury were arrested after Patrolman Jeremiah Hayes identified Hildreth in Seaverns Avenue station. They face assault and battery on a police officer as well as breaking and entering and carrying concealed weapons charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Hildreth
Richard J. Connelly
Roxbury
Jeremiah Hayes
Division 13
Hildreth
Hayes
Seaverns Avenue
Wescott
Highland Place
Connelly
Parker Street
Morton
Forest Hills Square
Frank White
Hughes Gains Boost in Massachusetts GOP Speech
The report details a rising Hughes momentum among Massachusetts legislators amid Taft opposition. Crane allies push caution while Lodge supporters fear a Hughes-Taft split, with Crane seeking unity to edge Lodge in national delegate contests. Hughes plans Boston visit in late Feb or early March to outline candidacy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Horton
Hughes
Lodge
Taft
Gardner
Washington
Fairbanks
Knox
Cannon
Crane
Senator Crane
Senator Lodge
Albany
Boston
Brown
National Club of New York
Market Club backs rivals to Taft for secretary of war
The Market Club expresses opposition to Taft and favors other candidates for the position of Secretary of War, signaling a shift in support as the contest narrows.
Home Market Club ideals expressed by Sec Clarke
Secretary Clarke outlines goals of the Home Market Club and signals support from Republicans as nomination considerations unfold. The piece notes party alignment and local economic focus influencing the nominating process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEC
Clarke Eves
Favor Any Nominee for President Except Taft Sparks Western Push
A western political surge favors any Republican presidential candidate except Taft, with Speaker Joe Cannon becoming a focal point in the nominating scene. The campaign mood centers on unpledged support and strategic endorsements across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Clarke
Home Market Club
Ree
Taft
Worcester
Joe Cannon
Clarke
Cannon
Bryan
William H. Taft
Brave rescue of boy skater on Lake Attitash
Ten year old Addison Curtis drowned after breaking through the ice while skating on Lake Attitash in Amesbury. His 12 year old brother Roland Hobson was saved by S C Ogood who ferried out in a boat. Nearby, Rufus Tuxbury and his son Andrew escaped a swamped boat while others unsuccessfully searched for Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Addison Curtis
Lake Attitash
Roland Hobson
S. C. Osgood
Rufus Tuxbury
Andrew
John Hebherman
Holy Cross College
Heberman
Tuxburys
Young Curtis
William C. Curtis
Merrimac
Harvard Freshman Five Defeat Brown and Nichols 16 to 8
Harvard freshmen defeated Brown and Nichols at Hemenway Gymnasium during a Tufts game intermission. The prep school team trailed 16 to 8 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Brown & Nichols
Hemenway Gymnasium
Tufts
Cancer Cure Claim At Home Promoted By Dr Wells
An advertisement by Dr Rupert Wells claims a radia tized fluid cures cancer at home without pain or surgery. It cites Peter Reagan of Galesburg Illinois whose mouth and throat cancer reportedly healed. Write for free information and case proofs to 8174 Kadol Bidg St Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wells
Peter Reagan
Galesburg
Ill
Reagan
Rupert Wells
Kadol Bidg
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taylor
the Tailor
Washington ST
Western Audit Company
The
Administra
William M. Dean
Taunton
Dean
Mr. Dean
Commonwealth
Highway Commission
Insurance Commission
Fisheries
Eastern Audit Company
New York
Wolf's
Panover
Portland
Alsberg, Pursch & Co
Yeges
Ponkapoag P. 9
Mrs. Dunn
Theo
GUILD
Market Club
Secretary of War
Home Market Club Ideals
Chase & Sanborn’s Tea
Boy Skater
Crimson Freshies
Boston Clinic, Inc
Tremon
Colton
East Boston
Adelaide Y. Colton
Marlon Colton
Saferino
Cielsea Street
St. John
Maerykes
DD. M
Belle
Fillebrown Ilevue Street
New
Brians
Horton
P Yan
Catherine
Robert Sullivan
Whanerst
Reaor Cartel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!