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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1912

Page

3

Little Girl Dies From Porch Fire Burns

Three year old Versen Pacheran of 173 Salem Street Worcester died after being burned while playing with matches on a rear porch. She ran to Mrs. Margaret Crown’s tenement with clothes afire, a rug was used to smother flames but her clothing burned away before aid arrived at City Hospital.

Worcester Salem Street Versen Pacheran Charles Pacheran City Hospital Margaret Crown

Seek Men Who Left With Horses and Wagon

City Marshal Poland and Frank H. Davis pursue Edward Hall and Arthur Low, employees of Davis, who stole two horses a wagon and harnesses. After an all night search the horses and wagon are found at a farmhouse near Haverhill and officers continue seeking the missing men through Haverhill and surrounding towns.

Gloucester Poland Frank H. Davis Edward Hall Arthur Low Davis Haverhill

Man sought after party enters home to frighten girl

Providence July 26 Newport police search for a man who entered the bedroom of the Rosen girl on Thames street just before 1 o clock. He reached the room from a second floor window and attempted to place lime on the child's face before fleeing after her screams.

Providence Newport Daniel Rosen Thames Street Rosen

Industrial Accident Board reports under new compensation law

Nine cases decided under the workingmen's compensation act award about ten dollars weekly for 300 weeks. Damages at law would have been nothing in these cases, illustrating the act's immediate settlement. All accidents are reported to the board. the act took effect on July 1.

Industrial Accident Board

Thaw Denied Release Keogh Orders Return to Matteawan

Harry K Thaw remains insane in the eyes of the law and must stay at Matteawan Asylum after Justice Martin J Keogh denied his freedom bid The court ruled release would endanger public safety and ordered Thaw sent back to the asylum immediately He had been jailed in White Plains since the habeas corpus hearing began and expressed disappointment upon learning of the decision He had previously argued for acquittal and cited discussions with former counsel regarding his sanity

White Plains N. Y Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Martin J. Keogh The Supreme Court Today Thaw Matteawan Asylum Justice Keogh Supreme Court Matteawan Hospital Clarence Shearn William T. Jerome Keogh Peabody New Rochelle Matteawan Shearn Jerome Haines Westbury

Women's Relief Corps Marks 29th Anniversary

The 29th anniversary of the Women's Relief Corps was celebrated at the Boylston building. More than 200 members guests and delegates from allied orders attended as far flung gatherings marked by informal events and visits from prominent G A R figures. Mrs Mary F Holbrook president of the Massachusetts department received a rose bouquet from department aides. Mrs Sarah Re Fuller past national president and Mrs Florence Haynes national inspector were among honored guests.

Women’s Relief Corps Boylston Grand Army Mary F. Holbrook Massachusetts Department

Mayor's Namesake Held as a Vagrant

John TF Fitzgerald aged 53 appeared before Judge Ely in the Police Court charged with vagrancy. He pleaded not guilty after patrolmen testified he claimed kinship to the mayor and sometimes posed as the mayor while intoxicated. The judge continued the case for sentence.

John TF. Fitzgerald Ely Hardiman Gallagher Fitzgerald

Hundreds Take Trip to Italy on Principe di Piemonte

Several hundred Italians sailed for Italy yesterday on the Lloyd Sabaudo liner Principe di Piemonte. The steamer arrived at the Cunard pier from New York around noon and departed a few hours later amid long crowds awaiting passage.

Italy Cunard New York

Court snubs buyer of a worthless theatre good will

Charles J. Breves ter bought a bill of sale claiming a half undivided interest in a five cent theatre's goodwill on West Madison. Municipal Judge Newcomer rejected the claim, ruling no warrant could be issued and calling the document worthless.

Chicago Charles J. Brevester West Madison Street Newcomer's Court Brewster

Terribly Hurt by Dynamite in Bow Foreman injured at mine site

Frederick Bickford age 45 of Bow is severely injured after dynamite blast threw him into the air and left him blind with multiple injuries. He worked as a foreman on the Shirley Company blasting crew and lies at Elliot Hospital with expected recovery.

Manchester N. EL Frederick Bickford Bow Elliot Hospital

Woman Prosecutor Quits Bandit Case in Trust to Defend Suspect

Deputy district attorney Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz resigned to defend Cornelius Haasakker, a potato worker turned bandit accused of shooting train dispatcher A. A. Jones. She recused herself after the suspect hinted at a confidential confession.

Los Angeles Cal Clara Shortridge Foltz Cornelius Haasakker Haasakker A. A. Jones Foltz

Post Receives Donation for Dakota Dan Court Fight

The Boston Post reports a $15 check from Six Brothers of Franklin Park Saugus branch to aid Dakota Dan Russell in seeking court recognition as Daniel Blake Russell. The writers say they never met Dakota Dan nor know him.

Boston Post Frankliin Park Saugus Branch Dakota Dan Russell Daniel Blake Russell

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