Bunker Hill Grammar School Grads Hold Merry Reunion
Loyal graduates gathered for the fourth annual reunion of the Bunker Hill Grammar School Association at the 999th Artillery clubhouse. Speakers recalled school history, notable alumni, and early teachers as officers were elected and a social program followed until midnight.
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Bunker Hill Grammar School
GRADS
Bunker Hill Grammar School Association
999Th Artillery
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Boston
James Walker
Harvard College
Saunders
Darling
Jeremiah J. M’carthy
House Fire Intervenes During Last Rites at Lally Home
In Maiden on Hubbard Street Rev. William Casey gave last rites to Thomas J. Lally as Mrs. Lally thawed pipes and started a fire. Neighbors rescued Lally from the burning house. Lally refused hospital transport. fire caused about 590 dollars in damage.
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Maiden
William Casey
Thomas J. Lally
Hubbard Street
Lally
Cambridge Parish Honors Portrait of long-serving Pastor
The Shepard Memorial Church in Cambridge celebrated the 40th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Alexander McKenzie’s pastoral charge with a portrait likeness. Frank H. Tompkins painted the image, now hung in the church vestry as a speaking likeness of the venerable clergyman.
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Shepard Memorial Church
Cambridge
Alexander McKenzie
McKenzie
Frank H. Tompkins
Wakefield Firemen Stage Sixth Annual Concert in Town Hall
The Wakefield Firemen Relief Association held its sixth annual concert at Town Hall with about 200 couples in attendance. Chief William F. Cade directed the floor, with Edward S. Jacob and Frederick Anderson as assistants. Aids were led by Captains Charles H. Pope, Robert Morne, and Fred Graham.
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Wakefield
Wakefield Firemen’s Relief Association
Town Hall
William FE. Cade
Edward
Jacob
Frederick
Anderson
Aids
Charles If. Pope
Robert Iforne
Fred Graham
Brookline Firemen Seek Pay Increase Petition
Brookline firemen, following patrolmen, plan to seek a raise. A petition signed by all department members will be presented to Fire Commissioner Estabrook requesting a raise from 1092 to 1200 dollars per year.
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Brookline
Estabrook
Ransom B Fuller Ill in Brookline
Ransom B Fuller president of the Boston Insurance Company and the Old Colony Insurance Company is seriously ill at his son in law I F Blodgett's home 12 Mason terrace Brookline with nurses and physicians in attendance He recently moved from Hotel Somerset to 103 Sewall avenue Brookline and has been confined to his room since falling ill at his son in law's residence.
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Ransom B. Fuller
Boston Insurance Company
Old Colony Insurance Company
I. EF. Blodgett
Mason Terrace
Brookline
Mr. Fuller
Somerset
Sewall Avenue
Quincy Police Host First Annual Y Police Ball
Quincy police men hosted the first annual Y Police Relief Association ball drawing more than 400 couples with over 1500 tickets sold. Chief Burrell led the grand march at nine with about 150 couples. reception committee included Chief Burrell and Sergeants David F. Barry and Mark Kk. Hanson.
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Quincy
Y Police Relief Association
Burrell
David F. Barry
Mark Kk. Hanson
Insurance Inspectors Hold Annual Dinner in Boston
The New England Bureau of Insurance Inspectors held its annual dinner last evening at the American, bringing together members from across the region for fellowship and updates on industry practices.
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New England Bureau of Insurance
Weather Keeps Attendance Low at Dinner Gatherings
Clement weather reduced turnout as only 15 answered invitations. Secretary R. W. Hilliard spoke to the diners and most attendees later delivered informal remarks.
Melrose Firemen Hold 25th Annual Ball
The Melrose fire department staged its 25th annual concert and ball at City Hall auditorium. Chief Joseph Edwards led the grand march with his daughter Mrs. William Whitten, followed by 75 couples. Edwards served as floor director with Engineer T. J. Flawkes and aides assisting.
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Melrose
Melrose Fire Department
City Wall Auditorium
Joseph Edwards
William ‘Whitten
T. J. Flawkes
Four-Track Subway Loop Planned for Manhattan Terminals
The Board of Estimate and Appportionment approved a plan for a four track subway loop connecting the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridge terminals in Manhattan. The line will run about a mile and a third at an estimated cost of 5,245,000 dollars and require roughly two and a half years to build.
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New York
Iestimate and
Anmortinement
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
Cup of Coffee Sparks Divorce Case in Court
In a divorce trial Judge Aiken heard Henry J Hjortz seek dissolution from Hannah Hjortz after Hans A Chester, a Cambridge storekeeper, moved in. The couple married in 1893 and share a daughter Ruth. Mrs Hjortz said her daily coffee ritual allowed her to deal with Chester who did not eat there. The case was continued to Monday.
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Hans A. Chester
Henry J. Hjortz
Hannah
Cambridge
Aiken
Ruth
Two Killed in Maine Freight Train Collision
In Presque Isle yard, Bangor & Aroostook railroad two freights collided head on. Fireman Joseph Stewart and trainhand John Megguire died. Engineer John Jacobs was severely injured with a broken leg and internal injuries. The cause was a northbound freight backing from a siding into a highspeed southbound train.
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Houston
Fraight
Presque Isle
Bangor & Aroostook
Joseph Stewart
John Megguire
John Jacobs
Fireman Honey Is Pensioned First Brookline Fry Driver
Thomas Honey of Station IE becomes the Brookline fire department’s first pensioned member under the new law. After January 27 he will retire on a $10.50 weekly pension, half his former pay, with about seven years of service. He survived several close calls, including a runaway wagon incident five years ago while en route to a fire.
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Thomas Honey
Station IE
Brookline Fire Department
Honey
Brookline Department
Man Injured After Accident Near Telegraph Pole
A man sustained severe injury to his right foot when struck near a telegraph pole. He was found unconscious and taken to Massachusetts Hospital where surgeons performed a below knee amputation.
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Massachusetts Hospital
Five Platoon System To Govern New York Police
New York on January 25 The police department will replace the two platoon system with a five platoon system next Sunday night. No patrol tour will exceed six hours and no off time will be under 12 hours. Each man will have a full 24 hours off every five days.
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New York
Chelsea Law Enforcement League Targets Local Hotels
The Chelsea Law Enforcement League plans a public hearing with the Licensing Board. Attorney Idrnest H. Johnson argues hotels violated licenses by selling liquor to women and minors, skipping Sunday meals, and lacking food service. Detectives have been used to gather evidence.
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Chelsea Law Enforcement League
Idrnest HH. Johnson
Licensing Board
Widow Simonds Will Probated Without Contest
The will of Sarah Simonds widow of Dr James L Simonds the dentist was admitted by Judge Grant after two nieces withdrew objections. The $3000 estate goes to Eliza A Robbins. Dr Simonds left his Dorchester home and two rental houses to Catherine Degnan who had run his dental parlor for 23 years. The sisters were not expected to contest and Mrs Simonds died soon after her husband.
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Simonds
Sarah Simonds
James L. Simonds
Weathy
Grant
Sarah de Camp
Susan R. Andrews
Eliza A. Robbins
Catherine Degnan
Shawmut Avenue
Dorchester
Lasker Marshall World Chess Title Match Opens in New York
Dr. E Lasker and Frank J Marshall prepare for the world championship match in New York with Lasker expected to record the games for The Post. Both players, Brooklyn residents, bring strong records and this meeting ends a decade without such a contest.
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New York
Dr. E. Lasker
Frank J. Marshall
Dr. Lasker
Marshall
Brooklyn
Janowski
Boston
Female impersonator shines in Knights of Columbus show
A Tremont Theatre stage features a female impersonator who has become a decided hit with lively renditions and sharp comic timing guiding the Knights of Columbus production to strong audience response.
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Tremont Theatre
Knights of Columbus
Geoffrey H. Whalen
Cambridge
Queen Yu May
Geoffrey Whalen
Man Arrested With 12 Chickens Hidden Under Coat
Edward Robbins aged 40 living at 11 Schoolhouse Court was halted by Special Officer Frank O Downer on a Boston and Maine railroad along with 12 squawking chickens concealed under his coat the officer said. One chicken escaped during questioning but was recaptured. The fowl valued at 4.50.
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Edward Robbins
Mrs Ellen Thomas Found Dead in West End Cellar
Mrs Ellen Thomas a paralytic aged sixty living with her husband at 8 Cypress street West End was found dead in a cellar yesterday morning under suspicious circumstances. Police investigated after her husband was found asleep with blood matted hair but an autopsy showed no violence and he will be released.
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Ellen Thomas
Cypress Street
West End
Thomas
George B. Magrath
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