New York Members Debate Mass Benefit Life Crisis
More than 200 policy holders meet at the Equitable Building in New York to protest assessments for the Massachusetts Benefit Life Assurance Association. President John Henry Rolker notes assets at about 900000 with 575000 potential income if all premiums are paid, and outlines plans to transfer policyholders to an established firm and shift to natural premium policies.
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New York
Massachusetts Benefit Life Assurance Association
Equitable
Lower Broadway
John Henry Rolker
Rolker
George A.litchfield
Boston
Thomas Heywood
Heywood
Barker
President Rolker Seeks Unity for Insurance Plan
President Rolker spoke across the country urging policy holders to unite behind a plan to restore the company to financial footing. He described opposition faced over increased policy amounts and aims to stabilize the firm.
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Rolker
Boston Area Weather Outlook Tuesday Threat of Rain
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for threatening weather with rain and easterly winds. Winds likely to become brisk along the coast as conditions unfold.
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Boston
Bargain on Angola and Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers
Large stock of 200 pairs of Angola shirts and drawers and 100 pairs of Balbriggan shirts and drawers offered this week. Long and short sleeve options available with French neck and pearl buttons. Sizes range 30 to 60, regular price per set, special weekly price.
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Madras
Angola
Veceep
John Tuck Dies After Fatal Attempt at Grace McMahon
Tuck died at 5 06 pm in a hospital after he attempted to kill Grace McMahon on Saturday night and stabbed himself. McMahon is reported to be improving.
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Lynn
John Tuck
Grace McMahon
Miss McMahon
Woman dies after coal oil fire in Philadelphia kitchen
Mrs Jennie Clegg attempted to hasten a slow fire by pouring coal oil on the coals. The blaze ignited her garments and she fled with her 2 year old son to the yard. She died at the hospital and the child is critically burned.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Jennie Clegg
Tragedy in West Third Street: Gustavus Weichman Ends Life
Gustavus Weichman, 67, of 26 West Third Street, shot himself yesterday after days of despondency. He returned home with a parcel, went to his room, and was found by his son with a fatal wound to the heart. he had worked at his trade until recently.
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Gustavus Weichman
West Third Street
O’neil
John O'Neil
Nate
O'Neill
Letter Found For Miss Barrett In Police Trunk
Police say a letter found on Miss Barrett’s desk contains no bearing on her death and will reveal only two lines: I have not put you on the blacklist yet and I received the book you sent all right. The note is from a prominent commission merchant.
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Station 2
Miss Barrett
Hanley
Codmans
Tragic Gas Fire Claims 16 Year Old in Chelsea
A gas burning accident in Chelsea yesterday afternoon killed 16 year old Boassie Hoffenberg of 9% Washington Avenue. She was lighting supper when her clothing caught fire and she died about 8:90 o'clock.
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Chelsea
Boassie Hoffenberg
Senate
Morris Hoffengore
Washington Avenue
Such the Claim of the Defence Stole It From His Sister
Greenfield July 2. A dramatic defence scene unfolds as a man’s motive is debated in court with his mother testifying on the stand. The defence contends the defendant took funds from his sister, asserting an alleged theft.
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John
Davis
O’neil
Greenfield
O'Neil
Knowlton
Messrs. Beer and Dowlin
Parkhurst
Tragic end ties three Boston jewellers in suicide trio
The article recounts Oakes A Drinkwater’s death by gas at 78 Brighton Avenue Allston joining two earlier jewellers who killed themselves after gambling losses and stock market risks. It notes Drinkwater’s life, business history, and the police and family responses.
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Oakes
A. Drinkwater
Brighton Avenue
Allston
Boston
Ateck
Drinkwater
Belfast
Saco
George H. Richards
George Gilmore
Richards
Gilmore
Morrill Bros
Washington Street
Merrill Bros
Exchange Place
Maine
William Drinkwater
Masonic Order
Mystery Fire Linked to Miss Barrett Death Raises Motives
Reporters and police say Alice M. Barrett likely set the Kilby Street blaze using torn cash book pages from Codman and Codman. Investigators note she bought a $11 Smith & Wesson revolver days earlier and that the room’s safe contents remain disputed as motives puzzle officials.
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Alice M. Barrett
Post
Stedman
Protective Department
Kilby Street
Miss Barrett
Station 2
Misa Barrett
Cellins
Hanley
Wilson
Boston Fire Underwriters
Regan
Fire Department
Robert Collamore
Fred Salles
Longley
FE. Hollis & Co
Wetherbee
Home Insurance Company
Amoke
Salles
Ubt
Despondent Miss Barrett Seen With P J Collins
Mr P J Collins of 130 Water Street, a regular visitor to Codman’s office, described a tense visit with Miss Barrett on a fatal Saturday. He noted her tears and fatigue, suggesting she might have contemplated self harm. he left after a brief chat about Mr Street.
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P. J. Collins
Water Street
Miss Barrett
Mr. Street
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American Watch Company Band of
Waltham
John M. Frockton
Massachusetts Clothing Co
My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Mass
Rotker
Bly
President Rolker
Wen
Gereces
Atia
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring Brewery
R. H. White Co
Seeeereseers Boq
Dot
Eagle
Es Eeeenaas
Tuck TS
Barrett
Peared
Posner
Bekoe Street
W.h. Poss
Tylodi
J. P. Lovell Arms Company
Smith & Wesson
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