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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1906

Page

5

Three Conductors Charged in Chelsea Fare Theft Case

William Mullane James Harrington and Joseph Pfeffer conductors for the Boston and Northern Street Railway were arrested for allegedly stealing fifty dollars by not turning in all fares. They face arraignment in Chelsea Police Court and are summer employees the first conductors charged here.

Boston & Northern Street Railway Company William J. Mullane Chestnut Street Chelsea James B. Harrington Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Joseph Pfeffer Cabot Street Mullane, Harrington

Judge Twiggs to remarry former wife in Savannah

Judge H. T. Twiggs, once married 30 years to Mrs. Lucy Twiggs, will remarry her in Savannah tomorrow. The pair previously lived in Augusta, divorced after long marriage, with Twiggs later divorcing his second wife. The first Mrs. Twiggs has resided in Savannah. the couple will live there where Twiggs practices law. Both divorces attracted sensational attention.

Bavannah H. T. Twiggs Lucy Twiggs Twiggs Augusta Judge Twiggs

Trolley Party for South Boston Catholic Club Tonight

The South Boston Catholic Club plans a trolley party with ten special cars carrying about 500 participants. The ride starts at Broad Way and C Street at 8 o clock, followed by a reception at the club hall 158 West Broad Way. James F. Powers chairs the arrangements committee.

Boston Catholic Club South Boston West Broadway Cary Broadway C Street James F. Powers Ward 13 Democratic Committee

Libel Allegations Fly as Health Board Probe Continues

Dr. F. B. Stratton files bill of particulars alleging libel by Curtis Stubbs and Bates, accusing the health board inquiry committee of improper contracts, inflated bills, and excess pay. Allen H. Cole, selectmen chair, disclosed the document, signaling a protracted court battle ahead.

Stratton Health Board

Graduation Exercises of the Class of 1906 at American Institute

The American Institute of Normal Methods held its class of 1906 graduation yesterday with a musical program. Seventeen graduates participated, many young women from across the United States, including Miss Ross from the Philippines, marking a notable success.

American Institute of Normal Methods United States Ross Philippines

Detained American Stowaway On Caledonian Incident

Captain Tranter of the Leyland Manchester liner Caledonian detained Stephen Gray a 40 year old African American stowaway after he was discharged by U S immigration officers. Gray was held briefly before the ship released him upon realizing possible international trouble. He had boarded in the United States aboard the Leyland liner Iberian and claimed he lost his return certificate in England.

Uncle Sam Johnny Bull Tranter Caledonian Stephen Gray United States The Robert Stewart Gray Nero International Mercantile Marine England

Graduation reception and dancing at the Bartol

At exercises end the graduates with friends and relatives adjourned to the Bartol for a sumptuous collation. Later in the evening dancing was enjoyed.

Bartol

Steamer Sinks in Fog Near Cleveland

In heavy fog the steamer C W Elphice of the Gilchrist fleet struck a new section of the last breakwater and sank off Kirtland street Cleveland Ohio seventeen aboard including the captain s wife and another woman were rescued by lifesavers and tug Grover all crew and passengers crowded on the forward deck as boilers submerged and the bow remained above water about twelve feet deep near the foot of the breakwater

Cleveland, O C. W. Elphice Gilchrist Grover Kirtland Street Ashtabula Harbor

Two Men Hurt in Coupe Collisions

Edward Walsh of 47 McLean Street was struck by a coupe driven by Frank H. Henderson while crossing Haymarket square and suffered a fractured rib and leg contusions. Michael Bailes, 22, of 48 North Bennett Street, riding a bicycle near 174 Tremont Street, collided with a coupe driven by John T. Tetley and sustained a brain concussion. Both victims were taken to the hospital.

Edward Walsh McLean Street Haymarket Square Frank H. Henderson Michael Bailes North Bennett Street Tremont Street John T. Tetley Chestnut Street Jamaica Plain

Foresters Select New Board of Deputies

The Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters meets at Knights of St. Rose Hall Worcester street to choose a new board of deputies for 1906 and 1907. With 700 new members this year, deputy duties expand and appointments will honor active workers. the list will be lengthy and include past high chief rangers as deputies at large.

Wild man mystery in Alstead and Walpole woods

In Colebrook New Hampshire on July 26 the wild man roaming Alstead and Walpole woods remains unidentified. Locals report a barking snapping figure like a fox causing fear among women and children. Two Colebrook men doubt the figure is Carl Waldron the itinerant photographer once driven from business by a trust.

Colebrook N. H Alstead Walpole Woods Carl Waldron Waldron Bellows Falls

Tests On Amsden Building Collapse In Framingham

In Framingham on July 26 tests at Watertown US arsenal showed required concrete block pressure of 1 to 65 tons before crumble. Antonio Guida, missing since the collapse, was found alive in Worcester. Inquest into the fatalities is planned for tomorrow in District Court.

South Framingham Amsden United States Arsenal Watertown Antonio Guida Worcester Palmer Guida Coburn Street Jensen Framingham Kingsley Joseph W. Moore Kendall Street

Funeral of Henry L. Sawyer Held at Clinton Street Home

Henry L. Sawyer was buried this afternoon at his Clinton Street residence with Masonic rites. The narrative honors Dr. Mary Sweeney, 22, who rushed from the Sherborn Reformatory to aid the injured, remaining on duty until help was exhausted, earning townwide thanks and esteem.

Henry L. Sawyer Clinton Street Mary Sweeney Sherborn Reformatory Sweeney Dr. Sweeney

Funeral for Charles J. Blythe in Malden

The remains of Charles J. Blythe of Framingham and former Malden resident, killed in the Amsden building collapse at South Framingham, were buried at Forestdale Cemetery. Rev. A H Barrington of Grace Episcopal Church Everett officiated the grave service. Floral tributes came from Mr Amsden and his fellow workers.

Malden Charles J. Blythe Framingham Amsden South Framingham Forestdale Cemetery A. H. Barrington Grace Episcopal Church Everett

Woburn Mayor Defends High School Building Quality

Arthur T. Linscott, mayor, writes to the Post disputing a critical article about the new Woburn High School. He says the construction by the George W. Harvey Company is first class and a credit to the city and the state, asking the paper to correct the error.

the Post Woburn High School Woburn George W. Harvey Company Boston Arthur T. Linscott

Homeless Cats and Dogs Befriended by City Hotel Aid

One hundred stray New York dogs arrived at the Leahy farm in Greenwich to start a summer, with 200 Manhattan cats to follow. Rescued by Bide a Wee Society, the gaunt animals are fed from the Waldorf Astoria and the Clover Peldit family, who support the care at the Oile a wee Home.

Greenwich Conn New York Leahy Farm Manhattan Waldorf- Astori Mise Clover Peldit E Swell Hostelry

Hartford man surrenders after police siege

John W. Dwyer, who fled from a deputy sheriff carrying a Probate Court commitment, surrendered to Hartford police after midnight siege with riot guns. He had shot Officer Beecher at Park Street and was taken to the station this morning. Dwyer reportedly became unbalanced two years ago due to heavy drinking.

Hartford Conn John W. Dwyer Beecher Park Street Dwyer

Find Goodell Girl's Body In The Pond

The body of Winnie Goodell, 22, is recovered from a pond after being missing while gathering pond lilies. Her father Wesley M. Goodell, Dwight Station postmaster, suspects accidental drowning. autopsy pending over medical examiner's caution.

Goodell Amherst Mr. Goodell Winnie Miss Goodell Wesley M. Goodell Dwight Station Vermont

Body of Missing Belfast Girl Found at Northport

The body of 17 year old Clara Braley, missing from East Belfast since Sunday night, was found floating near Northport. The coroner will open an investigation and an inquest is expected to be held tomorrow.

Belfast Clara Braley Northport

Red tags signal Wolf's huge My Clothier clearance

Thousands of red tags mark merchandise in a sweeping clearance sale at Wolf's My Clothier. Shoppers rush for substantial price concessions as crowds throng the store in Boston seeking the best bargains.

Wolf's Boston

Boston Statisticians Tour Wonderland During Convention

Thirty members of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and their families toured Wonderland in Boston as guests of Floyd Thompson. They attended a luncheon at a restaurant, returned to Boston in the afternoon, and a Parker House banquet followed. Plans were made for a harbor excursion to Deer Island forts and Nantasket. The sessions discussed Southern and Western state reports, and Jamestown exposition in Norfolk was invited as the next meeting site. President Charles P. Neill was called to Washington by telegram. the convention closes tomorrow.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Boston Wonderland Floyd Thompson Parker House Deer Island Forts Nantasket Norfolk Charles P. Neill Washington

Bullet in Head of Sickly Boy in Hardwick

The body of 21 year old James Blackhall was found with a forehead wound near his home in Hardwick Vermont. Police say he likely killed himself yesterday after a prolonged illness. A letter to the editor about an arrest at 30 Cambridge Street Boston is included.

A. A. Billard East 14Th St Cincinnati Ohio Zalia F. Lakin Robertson St Quincy Mass X-Zalia Corp'n Batterymarch St Boston Hardwich James Blackhall Post Henry Chapney Cambridge Street Margaret T. Ryan

Way to Restore Liver Health with Golden Medical Discovery

The article argues a torpid liver signals general undernourishment and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy. It touts improved digestion, liver function, and blood formation, citing Golden Seal root and other ingredients with endorsements from multiple physicians and medical authorities.

Pierce R. Pierce Roberts Barthslow Jefferson Medical College Grover Coe New York Coe Cincinna John M. Scudder Cincinnati Scudder Agen Johning Finley Ellingwood M. D Bennett Medical College Chicago

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