Kidnapped Bride Sues Abductors in Providence Suit
Mrs Richard Percival the Providence bride kidnapped at her wedding sues three prominent defendants Bur dette White Carol Linton and Jesse Drabble for 10000 damages. The suit details her forcible removal to a Boston hotel and false imprisonment hours after her marriage in June. Ex Mayor Patrick J McCarthy comments on the case. The bride’s uncle Richard S Briggs is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Richard Percival
Boston
Sheriff Butterfield
Burdette White
Carol Linton
Pawtucket
Jesse Drabble
Cranston
Carla Percival
Briggs
Anthony Avenue
Elmwood
Patrick J. McCarthy
Richard S. Briggs
Plant Juice Promoted By Local Medicine Seller
An advertisement for Plant Juice from Liggett drug store at Washington and Avon streets touts the herbal remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles and rheumatism. A Medford resident testimonial claims relief after one bottle, noting improved digestion sleep and comfort and endorsing Plant Juice as a tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liggett Drug Store
Washington and
Avon Streets
Boston
David Johnston
Brookings Street
Medford
Mass
Letters defend Irish fighters in the army amid mixed views
Several letters reach the Post defending Irish men serving with England. One letter defends P. J. Gallagher who labeled Irish soldiers as tin kers and ragpickers. Gallaher’s statements are called false in two letters. Another letter scorns Irish fighters as like dogs seeking a bone. The set continues with further criticisms and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Gallagher
Gallagher
England
Daniel Lyons
Who Paid Passage Gallagher Questioned by Letter to the Editor
A South Boston reader challenges P. J. Gallagher's claim about Irish regiments and asks who funded his passage to America. The writer defends Irish enlistment in the British army, praises the Eighteenth Royal Irish Regiment, and argues against accusations of treachery while condemning English policy and Ireland's home rule. The letter recalls 1865 volunteers, cites named individuals, and moralizes on patriotism and national identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Gallagher
United Kingdom
Ireland
Eighteenth Royal Irish Regiment
Mr. Gallagher
America
Gallagher
Irish Recruiting Debate Cites Ragpicks and Tinkers
Letter writers defend and oppose recruitment views in Ireland and England. Gallagher cites ragpickers and tinkers in support of England's cause. McNamara and allies deny such classes serving in the English army, arguing true Irish spirit and history guide soldiers in England's fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Ireland
England
McNamara
What sort of a man is Gallagher
Letter writer questions Gallagher's character praising Irish support for Britain in the Boer War. The writer cites Irish Ulster Munster Leinster Connaught mobilization and asks whether Gallagher would speak similarly if he were Scottish. He ends with long live Ireland England and Scotland and God save the King.
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Post
Sir
Gallagher
White
Ladysmith
Ireland
Ulster
Munster
Leinster
Connaught
Kitchener
England
Scotland
God
the King
J. McD
Thinks Gallagher Never Saw Ireland
Letter to the editor defending Irish support for the British empire and Belgium, praising war volunteers from Ireland. The writer, P F O Bryan of South Royalston, rebukes P J Gallagher and asserts many Irish fought to aid their country and France. He questions Gallagher's loyalty and notes personal family involvement in the war effort.
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P. J. Gallagher
British Empire
Belgium
Republic of France
Ireland
Germany
P. F. O’bryan
Her Brother a College Man at the Front
Beatrice Watts of Charlestown writes from Waterford and defends Irish soldiers in the war. She says many have college education and claim the Irish fight for dear old Ireland, challenging P J Gallagher and noting rag pickers origins. Watts argues Gallagher belongs in Matteawan and stresses family ties.
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Post
P. J. Gallagher
County Waterford
King
Kaiser
Ireland
Gallagher
Matteawan
Beatrice Watts
Charlestown
Irish Wants to Be in a Scrap, Says Boston Letter
A Boston letter writer argues that Irish protestors against Mr. Gallagher merely seek conflict. He notes many Irish writers served in the Boer War and claims England would have fought Germany anyway. Belgium is said to be unrelated to the issue.
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Gallagher
Belgium
England
Germany
Boston
F. J. O'Brien
Large Crowd At Revere Beach Draws 200000
Revere Beach attracted its largest crowd of the season with an official estimate of 200000 visitors. At closing time the water entry count stood at 7237, of which 2375 were women, marking a notable day at the popular seaside resort.
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Revere Beach
Coast Artillery Groups Parade at Boston Harbor Forts
Visitors toured Forts Warren Strong and Andrews where three battalions of Massachusetts Volunteer Coast Artillery displayed large coastal guns. The quiet day showcased the forts' heavy armament and harbor defense setup.
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Coast Artillery Corps
Massachusetts Volunteer Coast Artillery
Forts
Warren
Strong
Andrews
Recruit Demonstrates Big 10-Inch Gun At Fort
A new recruit impressed fellow soldiers by showing how the 10 inch gun is sighted loaded and fired then triggered a rapid retraction behind the fort wall. Officers reprimanded him but spared punishment due to visitors present. Target practice is planned in a few days for the encamped men.
Believe Burglar Gang In Suburbs
The bedoom burglar, active in Malden Medford Everett Somerville and Melrose over six months, is believed to be a gang of three or more men after Sylvester Parhan of 46 Harvard street Winchester was arrested by Medford police chief John F Welch. Parhan confessed to Friday night’s raid on W J Nagle at 106 Princeton street Medford Hillside stealing more than 215 in cash and watches and jewelry.
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Malden
Medford
Everett
Somerville
Melrose
Sylvester Parhan
Harvard Street
Winchester
John FE. Welch
Parhan
W. J. Nagle
Princeton Street
Medford Hillside
Civic Service House Holds Annual Outing
The Civic Service House of Boston hosted its annual outing at the Lawrence estate in Medford drawing over 700 attendees. Mayor Benjamin F. Haines of Medford delivered the principal address on Good Citizenship as guest of honor.
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Civic Service House of
Boston
Lawrence Estate
Medford
Benjamin F. Haines
Trust Poslam to Heal Eczema and Ailing Skin
An advertisement touts Poslam as a safe remedy for eczema and skin disorders. It claims rapid relief from itching and daily improvement, promoting Poslam Soap for irritated skin and offering samples via 4 cent stamps to Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 21Th St
New York City
Two Rabies Suspected in Dogs Reported in Cambridge and Rockland
Two new cases of suspected rabies were reported to Dr. Harrie W. Pierce acting commissioner of the Bureau of Animal Industries yesterday. One case came from Rockland and the other from Cambridge. A Cambridge dog attacked 9 year old John Finn of 221 Western avenue while he played nearby. the dog is under observation and no serious injuries occurred.
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Harrie W. Pierce
Bureau of Animal Industries
Rockland
Cambridge
John Finn
Western Avenue
D. L. Bolger
City
Stray dog shot after exciting Rockland chase
An Animal Inspector Friary of Rockland shot a stray mongrel during a street chase. The dog had not bitten anyone before its death. A Maiden dog was sent to the pound for observation after suspected involvement in a fight with the animal.
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Rockland
Dog leash order met with street protests in Cambridge
A 10 year old John Royce of Medford severely lacerated by a dog Monday night. Many remonstrances directed at Cambridge officials over ten day leash or muzzle rule. No new rabies cases reported to Dr. Dyer in Greater Boston. none of Pasteur treated bite victims show alarming symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Royce
Medeford
Cambridge
R. E. Dyer
City Veterinary
Greater
Boston
Objections to Socialism Draw Large Crowd in Brockton
Edward F. Donovan of Brockton addressed about 200 people at a Common Cause Society meeting on the Charles Street Mall. He warned socialism would destroy society by its own friction and spoke on Some Objections to Socialism.
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Edward F. Donovan
Brockton
Common Cause Society
Charles Street Mall
Donovan
Lsten
Sunday Raid at Chelsea Hotel Ends in Arrest
Chelsea policeRAIDED the Everett House at 179 Winnisimmet Street yesterday forenoon arresting Albert R. Taylor the alleged proprietor on charges of selling intoxicating liquor to George C. Best keeping a common nuisance in a dwelling and keeping intoxicating liquor for safe.
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Chelsea
Everett House
Winnisimmet Street
Albert R. Taylor
George C. Best
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Lord Edward Fitzgerald
Charles McCarthy
Chambers
John Boyle O'Reilly
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Eighteenth Royal Irish
Mr. McNamara
Robert Emmet
Larkin
Allen
O'Brien
Arnold
Castlereagh
Daniel J. Lyons
South Boston
M’namara
IS Gallagher
South Royalston
Revere
Civic Service House
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Hyde Park
Lynn
Worcester
Bates
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Kennedy’s
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