Chelsea teen faces court over infant death case
Annie Oberlander an 18 year old Chelsea factory stitcher was taken to Frost Hospital in a serious condition after authorities uncovered an infant body in a Bartel and Thelan factory toilet. Medical examiner says death by suffocation and autopsy planned to test her claim the baby was stillborn. The girl will likely be arraigned once able to appear in court. Her father calls her very sick and defers comment to the court. Chelsea police say no new developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Oberlander
Philip J. Oberlander
Elmstreet
Chelsea
Frost
Wadson
Bartel & Theylan
Eastern
Webster Avenues
Harris
Briggs’ Undertaking
Melrose Sees Maple Bloom on Orcutt Estate
In Melrose on January 29, a warm spell and unusual weather caused maple buds on the estate of F. E. Orcutt on Upham Street to burst into full bloom. Orcutt noted the sight after residents passing by stopped to view the trees and he sent twigs to the Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
F. E. Orcutt
Upham Street
Mr. Orcutt
Orcutt
Boston Post
N E Nominations and Confirmations in Washington
The President sent to the Senate nominations for General George B. Davis as judge advocate general and General William Crozier as chief of ordnance. Postmaster nominations followed for Maine Waldoboro Peter P. Smith New Hampshire Herbert F. P. Thompson Rhode Island Alman K Goodwin Vermont E H Webster. The Senate confirmed Henry Clay Ide governor general of the Philippine Islands James F. Smith vice governor of the Philippines Lloyd C. Griscom ambassador to Brazil Albert H Michelson consul at Turin. Postmasters Edwin W. Pickett Fairfield Maine Marcellus L. Hussey Guilford Massachusetts Charles J Hammond Quincy Edward J Whelpley Saten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
George B. Davis
William Crozier
Maine
Walter E. Clark
Waldoboro
Massachusetts
Peter P. Smith
Adams
New Hampshire
Herbert FP. Thompson
Troy
Rhode Island
Alman Kk. Goodwin
Pawtucket
Vermont
E. H. Webster
Barton
Henry Clay Ide
The
Philippine Islands
James F. Smith
California
Philippines
Lloyd C. Griscom
Pennsylvania
Brazil
Albert H. Michelson
Turin
Italy
Connecticut
Edwin W
Pickett
Fairfield
Marcellus L. Hussey
Guilford
Charles J
Hammond
Quincy
Edward J. Whelpley
Satem
Reunion of C. I. A. U. Tonight at Paul Revere Hall
Mrs. Catherine Tillson, chief matron, presides at the reunion of the C. I. A. U. this evening in Paul Revere Hall, with a photo by Conlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlin
Catherine Tillson
Paul Revere Hall
Grand Reunion Social at Paul Revere Hall
Final arrangements completed for a grand reunion and social at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building under Catholic Total Abstinence Union auspices. Sub-committees report strong prospects. special rail transportation planned for members from afar to gather past and present workers, clergy and lay leaders in the archdiocese of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Archdiocese of
Boston
Local society women lead preparations for evening event
A large proportion of work for tonight's event has been willingly carried out by the ladies of the various societies. Past President Edwin Mulready of Rockland chairs the reception committee, with Mrs. Catherine Tillson, Mrs. Edmund Reardon, and Mrs. Augustine J. Daly serving as matrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Mulready
Rockland
Catherine Tillson
Edmund Reardon
Augustine J. Daly
MacDonnell's Sale Opens After Stocktaking Tomorrow
MacDonnell's Tremont Temple store closes today for stock taking ahead of the season’s great sale set to begin tomorrow morning. Every department will feature price reductions that aim to satisfy shrewd buyers and reinforce the store's reputation for value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonnell
Tremont Temple
MacDonnell’s
Erin Fund Receives $5000 from Irish Trustees
An additional $5000 was cabled to the Irish parliamentary fund trustees, joining $10,000 sent a week earlier. The report lists numerous donors including Right Rev. McFaul, Bishop Beaven, Bishop Hennessy, Bishop Harkins, and several U L I A branches, with totals reaching the thousands and smaller gifts from individuals across Boston, Gardner, Watertown, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Parliamentary Fund
Mr. Redmond
O'Mara
Limerick
O’donnell
Raphoe
Charlestown
Moran
Thomas D. Beaven
D. C
Springfield
John B. Kelly
Gardner
John S. Cullen
Watertown
Canton
U. T.L
James A. McFaul
D. D
Trenton
N. J
Mass
John J. Hennessy
Wichita
Kan
Matthew Harkins
Providence
R. I
Charles H. Colton
Bumaio Ny
Meise Lsat Ey
John J. Hogan
Kansas City i
Cscic
Joseph B. Cotter
Winona
Minn
Edward P. Allen
Mobile
Ala
James G. Walsh
Chicago Citizen Company
Chicago
Ill
Pittsburg
Penn
E. P. Duffy
John B. Moran
Boston
F. P. Sheehan
Salt Lake City
Utah
Michael Kelly
Brighton
Patrick Hickey
Seswehes Oc
Glanworth
Eiave Wises
New Orleans
New Orleane
Bas
Hon. Augustine
J. Daly
Cambridge
Andrew McGowan
Westerly
San Francisco
Cal
James Riley
Portland
Ore
Branch
J. J. O’connor
Elmira
N. Y
Plan Emmet Celebration Plans for Suffolk County
Suffolk county divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians outline a March 4 event at Wells Memorial building. An address and musical selections funded by the sick and death benefit fund are planned with multiple volunteers assigned to coordinate with the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Emmet
Suffolk
Order of Hibernians
Wells Memorial Building
John H. Dillon
Suffolk County
Martin Joyce
Richard J. Dwyer
Thomas J. Hannon
Henry P. Reddington
Francis J. Horgan
Patrick Higgins
William T. Fleming
Edward Callahan
C. J. Spelliey
James M. Curley
George S. Young
M. J. Walsh
Malachi Craven
William P. Grady
J. Fitzgerald
Ministers to Press Fight on Patrolman Shea
South Boston issue centers on Patrolman William J. Shea amid charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. Rev. Albert Shields accuses the Police Board of suppressing a formal filing while claiming a letter to the board contains the charges. Board refuses to entertain action, citing prior handling and a State duty dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Shea
Charles H. Cole
Police Board
Albert B. Shields
Church of the Redeemer
South Boston
Shea
Cole
Board of Commissioners
Ievans
John B. Moran
Post
Marine Park
Shields
Miner H. A. Evans
East Broadway
Patrolman Shea
Lowery
Division 12
Maid Confesses Fabricated Stories About Heiress Claims
Pittsburg, Jan. 29. Kathryn Gray, a maid long posing as a Virginia senator’s daughter and $500,000 heiress, confessed her entire tale was a fabrication crafted for notoriety. She sought fame through false pretenses, received letters and money offers, and ultimately was arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses before vowing to return to servitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Vassar
Asbury Gray
Virginia
Kathryn Gray
Washington
Miss Kate Gaffney Receives First Skin Graft Scalp
A Chelsea woman, Miss Kate Gaffney of Everett avenue, left the hospital after a pioneering operation that grafted an entirely new scalp from skin taken from relatives. The procedure, one of the largest attempted locally, followed a scalp injury and she will likely wear a wig but no natural hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Gaffney
Everett Avenue
Chelsea
Gaffney
Waltham Pastor Donates $6000 to Church Deficit
The St Marys parish report shows expenses 33 923 78 receipts 23 550 77 deficit 10 382 95. The pastor donated 6000 leaving a net deficit of 4882 95. Extensive church repairs were completed during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Parish of
St. Mary’s
Drew Man Linked to Runaway Horse Death in Florida
Worcester resident C. C. Drew, father of a girl killed by a runaway horse in St. Augustine, Fla., is part of the Drew Allis Company, a Worcester directory and map publishing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
C. C. Drew
St. Augustine
Fla
Drew-Allis Company
Portland man sentenced for assault on brother in law
PORTLAND Mo Jan 29 Thomas L Doherty of Portland was sentenced to five years in State prison in the Superior Court today for assault with intent to kill upon his brother in law Frank Saguie an Italian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Thomas L. Doherty
Frank Saguie
Cure for Catarrh Reported by Mrs Benz in New York
Convinced by printed testimony of the cured Mrs Benz of 418 East 8th Street New York obtained two bottles of Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder and claimed an absolute cure in a short time One puff through the blower clears the head and stops headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benz
E. 8Th Street
New York
Dr. Agnew
Lawyer Mooers Weds Millie Chandler Hathaway in Boston
William Francis Mooers long-time lumber dealer executive and bankruptcy attorney wed Millie Chandler Hathaway of Roxbury in a quiet ceremony at Tremont Street Methodist Church. The couple, honeymooning in Maine, were joined by immediate friends. Mooers, Pittston Missouri native and Boston University graduate, has led in lumber circles and served as an officer of the Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Francis Mooers
Andrew F. Leatherbee Company
Millie Chandler Hathaway
Roxbury
Maine
Tremont Street Methodist Church
E. A. Blake
Mr. Mooers
Pittston, Mo
Boston University
Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
New England
Man Attempts Suicide from West Boston Bridge
Charles Bolack a 37 year old resident of Market Street Brighton cried that nothing in life had for him and climbed the rail of the new West Boston bridge. He plunged into the Charles River but the attempt was thwarted by the drawtenders who saved him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bolack
Market Street
Brighton
New West Boston
Charles River
Ilis
Miss Hathaway Introduced As Daughter Of Roxbury Few
Miss Hathaway, daughter of Chauncy C. Hathaway of 17 Dent street Roxbury, is described as a pretty charming young lady with many Boston friends. She has long been with the John Hancock Insurance Company and regarded as efficient and competent. Mr and Mrs Mooers will be at home after Sept 1 at 3100 Washington street Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hathaway
Chauncy C. Hathaway
Dent Street
Roxbury
Boston
John Hancock Insurance Company
Ex-Senator Roe Named for G A R Honor Post
Worcester January 29 George H Ward Post 10 G A R will submit ex Senator Alfred S Roe for junior vice commander at the department encampment set for February 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
George H. Ward
Alfred S. Roe
Franco Venezuelan interpreter dead in Vermont
Mrs. Frank Plumley a leading Vermont figure died at her Northfield home on January 29. She played a prominent role in settling claims between France and Venezuela and served as interpreter for the commission at the final meeting. She is survived by her husband and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Frank Plumley
Vermont
Venezuela
Plumley
Man With Cork Arm Rescued After Bridge Plunge
Bolack, missing sight in one eye, hangs around a bridge and plunges into the water. Drawtenders rescue him, haul him into a boat, and he is taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with expected recovery. He is unknown at his claimed Brighton residence and offers 102 Market Street as a cousin’s address, which locals deny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolack
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charles Bolack
Brighton
Callijohn
Market Street
Girl's Mother Halts Lynch Mob in Washington
In Washington D C January 29 a black assailant of young Mabie Roberts was captured after a chase in a swamp. He was saved from lynching by Mabie’s mother who pleaded that execution would worsen the harm already done. The father had urged the mob but the plea led to handing the prisoner to authorities for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Little Mabie Roberts
Letter in Defense of Mrs Merrill by West Roxbury Teacher
Mrs Helen J Wood of West Somerville defends Mrs A M Merrill a West Roxbury teacher alleging unjust removal after 27 years of faithful service. She argues for public review and cites Merrill's devotion through widowhood and long service to Boston schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Merrill
West Roxbury
Boston
Merrill
Helen J. Wood
East Boston's Predicament in Fog and Snow
The Citizen argues about emergency ferry operations in heavy fog or snow, noting one boat is insufficient. If a fire breaks out in East Boston no fire department access exists, and two boats are deemed better than one for rescue or response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Charlestown Bridge
Boston
Alderman With Highest Vote Should Be Chairman
Letter to the Editor argues the Alderman with the most votes should hold the chairman post and urges Massachusetts state law to require this in all cities. A.F. Wige signs the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
A.F Wige
Scott's Emulsion for babies and its claimed benefits
An advertisement argues babies need Scott's Emulsion rather than merely want it, claiming it builds strength and health. It promotes comfort, round cheeks and dimples as signs of well being, and cites Scott & Bowne, 40 Pearl Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
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Peecipe
Samuel Pupcher
Baby
N. E
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Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Bick Bay
Bovieton St
Castoria
What Is
Schiledeth
Raur
Edward Mulready
Erin
Plan Emmet
Hibernians
Cornelius J. Harrington
Gates Street
Austin Farms Asylum
Evans
Young Harrington
Vassar Graduate” House
Waltham Pastor
Miss Drew
PT Store
Washington Street
Winter Street
Mooers
New West
Boston Bridge
William F. Mooers
Roe
G. A. R. Department
Merrill Public Meeting
West Somerville
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