Ben Franklin Assembly elects new officers for year
At the annual meeting the Ben Franklin Assembly elected William Cassell as master workman Mark Smith as worthy foreman John E Gillespie as treasurer Philip Shanley as secretary and Bernard C Harkins as recording secretary The resignation of William Corcoran after 11 years was accepted and 15 new members admitted with 25 reinstated. William Cassell William Corcoran and Laurence O Neil spoke at the meeting.
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Ben Franklin Assembly
William Cassell
Mark Smith
John E. Gillespie
Philip Shanley
Bernard C. Harkins
William Corcoran
Laurence O’neil
Abuses in Insane Asylum Highlight State Inquiry
The article details harsh treatment and alleged neglect in Maine and Nova Scotia run asylums, noting deaths, untrained staff, and questionable pay. It links these abuses to wider criticism of hospital conditions and calls for accountability amid a broader reform push.
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Nova Scotia
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Wrecked Loraine Crew Rescued by Fauvette Off Low Point
The French fishing vessel Loraine foundered 30 miles off Low Point after a rapid ice field crush. Captain Blebourdais and 14 crew members were rescued by the Fauvette and later transferred to another schooner. four more men were saved the next day. The Loraine owned by Prosper Gauthier of St Pierre Miquelon carried 200 quintals of fish. The survivors were to be sent to St Pierre.
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Prosper Gauthier
Miquelon
Roxbury Man Identified After Found Dead At Columbus Ave Playground
Acquaintances identify the deceased as Cornelius T. Quinn a middle aged homeless man found dead late Saturday by Station 10 police in the Columbus Avenue playground, his body at City Hospital morgue with burial likely at Potter's Field.
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William Henry Hooper
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Lydia Pierce
Grey
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William M. Statson
Waterman Chapel
Washington Street
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Young
Esther L. Young
Orleans
Know Boston Contest Photo Series Sparks Reader Guesswork
The Know Boston Editor previews the next Know Boston Contest with a photograph in today’s Daily Post and more images to come in the Sunday Post. Winners from earlier contests total 114, and readers are urged to submit answers by Thursday morning while securing next Sunday's edition.
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Retirement announced by Rev. Hugh O'Donnell at East Boston church
Rev. Hugh R. O'Donnell, longtime pastor of Star of the Sea Church East Boston, announced retirement yesterday. He will stay until July then move to Allston to lead St. Anthony's Church. He has served nearly 34 years and secured the convent parochial school and rectory. The decision drew regret from Catholics and Protestant residents alike. A throat illness prompted the move.
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Hugh R. O'Donnell
Allston
St. Anthony’s Church
Father O’donnell
Boston
Odd Fellows Attend Church Service in Roxbury
Warren lodge of Odd Fellows Roxbury and Quinobequin lodge Jamaica Plain attended a special service at Ruggles Street Baptist Church yesterday morning. Rev Charles T Earle preached on Good Fellowship. The church was decorated and the Warren lodge quartet provided singing.
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Roxbury
Quinobequin Lodge
Jamaica Plain
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Charles T. Earle
TUTTLE'S COURAGE BROKEN
President Lucius Tuttle of the Boston and Maine admitted to a Post reporter that he does not know if he will remain as head of the railroad and that his fate rests with others. The remarks reflect uncertainty about his future leadership.
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Defying Threats Col Ayres Supports Wife in West Point Suit
Lt Col Charles G Ayres openly backs his wife in a $100,000 suit against West Point officers. He says civil action is needed after warning of costs to his career and cites alleged persecution of his family and a cadet son. The dispute began when Miss Ayres was ordered to surrender a cadet coat at parade. The suit proceeds to civil courts.
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Rumors Swirl Over Boston and Maine Leadership Change
News recounts President Tuttle denying talk of being deposed in favor of New Haven leader Mellen amid a Boston & Maine merger. Boston stockholders and Governor Guild face criticism as advocates call for legislative action to block the merger. critics cite Connecticut deals and wide corporate powers.
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