Judge Fallon Calls for Whipping Post Revival
The South Boston judge said he would restore corporal punishment for wife beaters and support statewide action to reinstate the lash. He defended abolition in schools but urged punishment for abusive husbands, arguing the sting of the lash deters future violence.
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Joseph D. Fallon
Lil. D
Post
South Boston
New Jersey
New England
Dennis O’brien
Athens Street
Annie
Fallon
Deer Island
Perh Amboy Bank cashier Valentine surrenders self
George M Valentine cashier of the Middlesex County Bank of Perth Amboy N J after a bank shortage estimated up to 165000 confesses and is jailed. The Perth Amboy Savings Institution faces a run while police and bankers probe a multi month scheme of missing funds and falsified stubs. Park National Bank pursues 31506 26 attachment for overdrafts and collection dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George M. Valentine
Middlesex County Bank of
Perth Amboy
N. J
Middlesex County Bank
Perth Amboy Savings Institution
A. B. Watson
Savings Institution
Savings Bank
Banking Department
President Watson
Watson
Johnson
Valentine
Ocean Grove
Park National Bank of New York
Middlesex Bank
Robert N. Valentine
Park National Bank
Burke
New York City
Woodbridge
Edward Savage
Rahway
State
G. Valentine & Co
Supreme Court
Perth Amboyne
Justice Stover
McGuire
Public Band Concerts in Brookline
The Salem Cadet Band opens a Brookline Education Society music series tonight at Cypress Street ground or Town Hall. The program includes Semper Fidelis Overture, Florentino, Babbie, Mephisto Waltz, Lohengrin and Hands Across the Sea, with cornet solos and popular selections.
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Brookline
Salem Cadet Band
Brookline Education Society
Uap
Adame
Niet Meessine
Brave officer saves children halting runaway horse
Reserve Officer John Worsdale of part of division 119 repelled danger at Mozart and Amory streets Thursday evening. A horse and wagon roared toward a group of about 20 children as a citizen was knocked down attempting to stop the animal. Worsdale yelled for the kids to flee, leapt into the street, halted the runaway by grabbing the rein, then steered the horse into gas pipes, ending the peril with the horse injured and the crowd safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Worsdale
Pation
Mozart and
Amory Streets
Mozart Street
Worsdale
Kiss From a Kissing Bug Heals by Ham Fat Remedy
A Boston woman bitten by a kissing bug used ham fat as described in the Post to treat the bite. The swelling subsided after a poultice by Dr. A G Wells, who endorsed the remedy and applied a second poultice that produced the cure.
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Boston
Post
F. F
Seelham
Massachusetts Avenue
A. G. Wells
Freight Agent Swindle Suspect Arrested by Dorchester Police
A man calling himself William A. Conway 45 claimed residence on Hunneman street was arrested by Dorchester officers for a freight agent scam. He allegedly visited homes claiming a bundle at the freight house due for 6 cents. victim Mrs. David Hill 1484 Dorchester Avenue identified him. She traced him after he visited her home and paid money. court appearance scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
William A. Conway
Hunneman Street
Dorchester District
David Hill
Dorchester Avenue
Rev Dr Johnson Found Guilty In Vermont Methodist Case
The board of triers of the Methodist Church unanimously sustained the Vermont Conference verdict finding Rev. C. Johnson, pastor of Northfield Methodist Church, guilty of using dishonest methods to pass exams for conference entry. An appeal to the general conference is expected.
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Board of Triers of
The
Methodist Church
Vermont
8. C. Johnson
Northfield
Methodist
General Conference
Funeral of William H. Pearce Held in Cambridge
The funeral for William H. Pearce was held at 39 Walden Street Cambridge yesterday afternoon with Rev. A C Swain officiating. The Richardson Young Men’s Alliance of the North Avenue Congregational Church organized the service in which Pearce participated. Relatives from Mt. Vernon New York including Howard N. Glover and the Downs family attended, with floral tributes including a baby’s inscription and a teaching tribute from a friend. Pallbearers were Drew Brigham Neil and Quirk of the R Y M A North Avenue Church. Interment followed in Cambridge.
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William H. Pearce
Walden Street
Cambridge
A. C. Swain
Richardson Young Men's Alliance
North Avenue
New York
Charlies L. Downs
Susie G. Downs
Charles L. Downs
W. W. Downs
C. E. Society
North Avenue Congregational Church
Drew
Brigham
Neil
Quirk
North Avenue’ Congrege- 1
Durant resigns as president of Massachusetts Anti-Double Taxation League
At a meeting of the executive committee at 50 State street yesterday, Hon William B Durant who has held the presidency for three years tendered his resignation and Hamlin was unanimously elected to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Anti-Double Taxation League
State Street
William B. Durant
As Ene
Hamlin
Willard E Baker Arrives in City to Await Trial
Willard E Baker, charged with embezzlement from Adams Express in Boston in 1897, arrived in the city yesterday with Captain Joseph Dugan and Inspector M. J. Morrissey of the Boston police. He was taken to police headquarters and later sent to the Tombs to await trial. He remarked that he walked away when the officers weren’t looking and regretted not escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard E. Baker
Adams Express Company
Boston
Joseph Dugan
M. J. Morrissey
Boston Police
Baker’s Escape Mystery After Albany Express Arrival
At Albany express No 10 three men in plain sight left the station unnoticed. Baker appeared unseated and worn while Morrissey and Captain Dugan escorted him to police headquarters. Baker’s escape in San Francisco was alleged by Dugan, but Morrissey blamed no one. The prisoner spoke briefly as the inquiry began.
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Baker
Morrissey
Captain Dugan
Dugan
San Francisco
Seattle
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Ame
Washington St
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Judge Fallon
Swindle
Conway
DR. Johnson
ANTI
Double Taxation League
Glearange Sale
Ofrenn
Olid South Clothing Co
Washington Street
Tenings
William E. Baker
George F. Darling
George’ F. Darling
Keith’s Theatre
Massachusetts General Hospital
Darling
Keith
Massachusetts General, Hospital
Northampton
Pelmer & Page, Architects
ST Milk St
Messrs. Spitz Bros. & Mark
Sira
Summer St
Fehmer & Pace
Crash 6&c
Trousers
Sailor S
Knee
A. Fk
Spitz Bros. & Mork
New Southern Station
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