Court Recalls Barker Polygamy Case In Divorce Hearings
Yesterday Judge Hardy considered several divorce actions recalling the Edward Barker polygamy case. Mrs Barker sought a decree nisi while detailing Barker’s bigamy and subsequent marriage to Amelia Young. Custody disputes arose over an infant and a separate alimony ruling granted the wife in a Seib v Seib case.
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Edward Barker
Hardy
Amelia
Europe
Young
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Ma Young
Rhode Island
Pratt
Dorchester
Seib Va
Seib
Adams
Grant
Mrs Wilman Seeks Lost Son From Liverpool England
Mrs Kate Wilman of 38358 Washington Street Jamaica Plain appeals for information on her son George Wilman last seen three years ago. Born in Lancashire he is 19, over six feet tall with blue eyes, once a billiard marker at Bank Hotel London Road Liverpool. She believes he may have followed her to America after emigrating in 1909 and asks that any news be sent to the Post or to her.
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George Wilman
Liverpool
Eng
Kate Wilman
Washington Street
Jamaica Plain
Willman
Bank
London
Chisen
America
Lancashire
Kehew Convicted of Larceny in Dartmouth Street Case
Alfred R. Kehew alias Fred M. Has kell was found guilty in the criminal session of the Superior Court before Judge Bond on an indictment charging larceny of 1500 in diamonds from a young woman in an apartment house on Dartmouth street. The complainant claimed he induced her to enter the apartment and chloroformed her.
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Alfred R. Kehew
Fred M. Haskell
Superior Court
Bond
Dartmouth Street
Kehew
Reverend Bates urges home by nine policy and reform
The Rev. Mr. Bates told a Post reporter he supports Judge Emmons reforms and urges a law forcing children to be home by 9 PM. He warns continued class bitterness could trigger a war between classes if unchecked, calling for conciliation and reform in church and society.
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Bates
Post
Emmons
Doctor Davidson Lectures On Consumption At Civic House
Dr A K Davidson spoke to the Civic Service House clubs at 112 Salem Street last evening on Consumption and How to Prevent It A large audience braved the storm to hear the lecture Meyer Bloomfield presided over the event.
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A. K. Davidson
Civic Service House
Salem Street
Lecure
Meyer Bloomfield
Gilman Speaks on War Reminiscences at East Boston Hall
Last evening at Lyceum Hall East Boston John E Gilman lectured on Reminiscences of the Civil War before a large audience The event and the entertainment followed were under the auspices of the Assumption Catholic Association of East Boston.
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Lyceum Hall
East Boston
John E. Gilman
The
Assumption Catholic Association of
Weeks Ex-Mayor Weeks Faces Bemis in Congress Race
The battle to succeed Congressman Samuel L. Powers grips the ith district as ex-Mayor John W. Weeks and Senator Albion F. Bemis actively campaign across the area. Weeks, long a business executive, shifts focus from local affairs to the broader contest.
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Congress
Ith
Samuel L. Powers
John W. ‘Weeks
Albion F. Bemis
Captain Weeks
Chickering
John. W. Weeks
Newton
Samuel la Powers
Weeks Gain in District Nominating Contests
A local Post interview quotes a candidate predicting victory as political chatter grows. Circles favor Captain Weeks amid Senator Osgood’s declination, with influential Draper and Ray families backing Newton’s man. Weeks and Bemis both brace for lengthy campaigns before the conventions.
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Post
Captain Weeks
Osgood
Drapers
Hopedale
Newton
Franklin
Cambridge Man John McCarthy Missing Since Thursday
John McCarthy of Fourth Street East Cambridge is missing from his home since last Thursday. He was last seen in his working clothes and searching parties have returned unsuccessful. It is feared he may have encountered violence as he often carried large sums of money.
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John McCarthy
Fourth Street
East Cambridge
Perjury arrests in Chinese cases
Deputy Marshal Waters arrested Pel ham Hollis on perjury charges and Goodman Phillips on subornation of perjury in a Chinese cases probe. Hollis a plumber, Phillips a clothing run operator, both held on $1000 bonds after testimony and statements deemed false in the Fook Hing matter.
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Waters
Pelham Hollis
Goodman Phillips
Hollis
Phillips
Washington Street
Farrell
Hale O
X m
Yeo Fook Hing
West Newton Street
Tremont
Fook Hing
Hale
Three Rivals Meet but Are Mum at State House Encounter
At the State House Governor's chamber three prominent Republicans Colonel John J. Whipple Senator Marvell and ex Representative George H Carleton met by accident while discussing the 12 tax limit and the up coming October state treasurer race to succeed Edward S Bradford The gathering included Mayor Keith from Brockton and Senator Harvell but produced no talk of the treasurership
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John J. Whipple
Marvell
Rockland
George H. Carleton
Haverhill
State House
Edward S. Bradford
Colonel Whipple
Brockton
Keith
Harvell
Senate
Carleton
Substitutes Urged For Fireworks On Fourth Of July
Boston Emercon Union petition urges humane Fourth of July celebration with outdoor music via bands and orchestras instead of fireworks. Proposes public excursions for children and guardians, high class plays or opera, and open access to libraries and art museums to promote patriotism and safety.
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Emercon Union of
Boston
Halle
Thief finds only $5 after break-in at Yee Ben's Laundry
A thief raided Yee Ben’s laundry at 885 BE street Thursday night, scattering washing, bundles untied, and furniture overturned, but only about $5 was recovered. The incident reflects the common belief that laundries hide money, though police have yet to identify a motive or suspect.
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Chinaman
John Chinaman
Yee Ben
BE Street
First Annual Ball of Boston Division No 71 Held in Charlestown
Roughan Hall Charlestown hosted the Boston Division No 71 Brotherhood of Railroad Freight and Baggagemen ball last night with about 600 attendees. Grand march led by Bert Sheridan and his sister Margaret Sheridan. Floor director Bert Sheridan with assistants Henry Blanchard John Tiernan Frank Newhall Thomas Fenton Jeremiah Cronin and Dennis Kelliher. Daniel Cronin chaired the arrangements committee.
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Boston
Brotherhood of Railroad Freight and Baggagemen
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Bert Sheridan
Margaret Sheridan
Henry Blanchard
John Tiernan
Frank Newhall
Thomas Fenton
Jeremiah Cronin
Dennis Kelliher
Daniel Cronin
Wakefield High School junior class dance at Town Hall
Wakefield January 29 The Wakefield High School junior class held its annual dancing party in the Town Hall tonight attended by several hundred students and friends from surrounding towns. Matrons were Mrs O K Morgan and Mrs P H Southworth.
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Wakefield
Dlass
Wakefield High School
O. K. Morgan
P. H. Southworth
Eliot to Renew Fight for Power Shift in Educational Association
President Eliot of Harvard plans to renew efforts to transfer decision making power from active members to association leaders. The move targets the National Educational Association ahead of its St Louis convention in late June. Formerly urged by Eliot and Nicholas Murray Butler in Boston last year, the proposal seeks executive control for the body’s leadership.
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Chicago
Eliot
Harvard University
National Educational Association
St. Louis
Boston
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
General Strong's Race to Reach Dying Wife in Chicago
General Henry Strong of this city races across the continent from California to Chicago to see his wife before she dies. Mrs Strong is paralyzed and physicians fear her death is near. He left Santa Barbara yesterday on a special train after receiving the telegram.
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Willis H. Sawyer
Mabel E
Gen. Strong
Continent
Chicago
Henry Strong
California
William Layard Arrested on Policy Promotion Charge
William Layard was arrested last night by East Dedham street police on the charge of promoting policy.
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William Layard
East Dedham Street
Direct Treatment Gures Consumption by Koch Lung Cure
It is urged by Dr Edward Koch that inhalation targets the lungs to combat consumption rather than stomach medicines. The Koch Inhalation Apparatus and Tuberculine are claimed to cure when applied directly to germs. A Worcester testimonial from Mrs Lizzie Svenson cites dramatic relief after two weeks of treatment. Free consultation and trial at 861 Boylston Street Boston.
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Edward Koch
Koch
Lizzie Svenson
Hooper Street
Worcester
Isi
Boston
Boylston Street
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