Malden Deaths Reveal Family Strife and Abuse Claims
Sadie Biddle, 16, in custody after her sister Lillian’s death in Fellsmere Pond. police allege abuse by their father and reveal Sadie’s accounts of bruises and neglect. Jamaica Plain caregiver aids distress. bail efforts blocked. funeral for Lillian held. family contests removal actions.
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Malden
Sadie
William Biddle
Fellsmere Pond
Jamaica Plain
Emerton
Mayor Dean
Judge Pettingill
First District Court
East Gambridge
Pettingill
Lillian
Thiian
Mertony
Post
Revere
Quincy
Coughlin
Dorchester Avenue
Katie Sullivan
Katie
Lillian Biddle
Father Casey
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Cross
Edward Biddle
Eighth Biennial Conclave Opens in Boston With Welcome
The eighth biennial conclave of the Improved Order of Heptasophs opened at Copley Hall yesterday afternoon. Supreme Treasurer Charles H. Ramsey called the meeting to order and introduced Morris G. Cohen of Pittsburg, the supreme archon. Thomas A. Mullen gave the welcome address, Mayor Hart spoke for Boston, and a gavel made from Admiral Dewey’s Olympia was presented. Nearly 400 delegates and guests are quartered at the Quincy House with reports and officer nominations planned for today. Milwaukee delegates aim to host the 1908 session, wearing red-buttoned pins reading Milwaukee 1905. Ladies accompanying delegates are invited to Keith's Theatre performance this afternoon.
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Copley Hall
Charles H. Ramsey
Mullen
Hart
Cohen
Boston
James A. Munkley
Admiral Dewey
Munkley
South Boston
Quincy House
Order
Committee On
Supreme Archon
Milwaukee
B. F. Keith
Keith's Theatre
Cush ing Medical Supply Co Wine and Cordials Ad
Warm weather brings season offerings from Cush ing Medical Supply Co with table wine and cordials of foreign and domestic varieties. Request their pricelist to learn shipping, wine quality, and best prices. Addresses listed in Boston New York.
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Cushing Medical Supply Co
Se Omer
Mick
Surply CO
Washington St
Boston
Fulton St
Sixth Av
New York
Flower Show Delights Children at Horti Cultural Hall
Flowery display attracts young visitors as kindergarten pupils marvel at pink and white azaleas. Officials admit children with teachers under age limits, drawing pride from youthful spectators.
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Horticultural Hall
Remarkable Golden Specific Promoted for Drunkenness Cure
A long endorsement letters campaign extols Golden Specific as a secretive, odorless remedy to cure drunkenness. Clergy, physicians, and temperance workers praise its effectiveness and secrecy, offering free samples and directions from Dr. J. W. Harries. Irene Florence of Franklin and others share testimonies.
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J. W. Harries
Schimpfetman
Irene Florence
Franklin, Warren Co
Rene Chabot
Franklyn Waters
Box 188
Franklin
Warren County
Ohio
Ioon
Aving
J. W. Haines
Glenn
Cincinnati
Mrs. French Faces New Suit Over Elevator Contract
Julia B. French is defendant in a suit filed by Springfield Elevator & Pump Company for 1500 dollars alleging breach of an elevator installation contract at her Newbury street home. She previously sought equity relief to stop payment of 1600 dollars deposited with the National Bank of the Republic, arguing breach by the company. The equity case may influence the contractor action.
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Julia B. French
Springfield Elevator & Pump Company
French
Equity
Superior Court
Fitzpatrick Barter Wedding at St Augustine Church
Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick married Mr Timothy Barter yesterday at St Augustine Church with Rev Dr O Callaghan officiating. Best man Joshua J Barter bridesmaid Miss Mary Fitzpatrick ushers listed. A reception followed at 656 East Fifth Street. The couple plan a two month honeymoon at Hampton Beach New Hampshire and will reside at home after September 1.
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St. Augustine's Church
Margaret Fitzpatrick
Timothy Barter
O'Callaghan
Joshua J. Barter
Mary Fitzpatrick
East Fifth Street
Gerald 8. Gaul
Charles A. Curtis
George H. Patterson
W. H. Barter
Hampton Beach
N. H
Mosher Murder Trial Advances in Portland Case
In Portland on June 11 the State pressed its case against Edward Graffam for the Mosher murder. Witnesses include Joseph Kelley and William Hands with Hands detailing a differing account. Blood-stained weapons and tracks support the prosecution while Hands faces cross examination over prior statements. The court adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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Portland
Edward Graffar
Clifford Mosher
Joseph Kelley
Graffam
Gorham
William Hands
Mosher
Mosher House
Edward Graffam
Hands
Mosher Place
South Framingham
Mass
Charles A. True
John Mcllain
True
Jie
William Hands Turns State's Evidence in Mosher Murder Trial
William Hands has become a state witness in the Mosher murder trial in Portland. The development follows his cooperation with prosecutors as the case moves toward verdict.
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William Hands
Mosher
Portland
Graffam and Hands plot robbery and murder at Mosher home
The narrative chronicles Graffam inducing Hands to break into Mrs Mosher’s house at dusk. Graffam directs Hands to kill the elderly woman, then flees after handing over loot including a watch and a razor. Hands resists at times but proceeds, ending with both men later in Portland jail.
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Hands
Graffam
Mosher
Sir Graffam
Graffami
Hand
Alfred Farlow Responds to Dixon on Christian Science
Farlow defends Christian Science against Dixon's critique. He argues against pagan pantheism claims and asserts Jesus and the Bible remain central. He challenges Dixon to demonstrate healing and test beliefs by converting sinners and healing patients before any public debate.
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A. Dixon
God
Mr. Dixon
Jesus
Eddy
Lord
Mrs. Eddy
Mr. Hershey
Paul
Hershey
Hanna
Christian Science Church
Pune
Thieves Harvest in Medfield Reader Letter Claims Police laxity
A Medfield festival report is criticized by a reader who alleges Boston and local police failed to remove thieves. The letter cites a lost diamond, a $800 diamond and a farmer losing money, arguing officers could not be trusted to enforce order.
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Medfield
Post
Boston
Focal
Maine
Newfoundlanders Plan Ninth Annual Reunion and Race
The Newfoundlanders Mutual Benefit Association meets Friday to finalize plans for the ninth annual reunion and picnic on June 17 at Waushakum Grove South Framingham. Principal event is four oared boat races with Barron Doyle brothers Taylor Roberts and City Point Wheelmen crews practicing on the Charles River. Cambridge and South Boston buzz about a close, exciting race.
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Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association
Waushakum Grove
South Framingham
Barron
Doyle Brothers
Taylor Roberts
City Point
Charles River
Cambridge
South Boston
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Max O’rell
Tolstoi
Iir
Mildred Champagne
Sunday Post
Newburyport
Frog Pond
Morris G. Cohen
Order of Heptasophs
Rogers
New Haven
Robwell B. Farren
Springfield
Barter
Fitzpatrick
Wann Street
Graffari
Sheriff Pearson
Smith Photo Company of
Professor Atkins
Elgin Dental Co
Tremont Row
Seplilay Square
Ipswich
Chemic-Electro Institute
Warren D. Fisher
Dooklem
H.B. McConnell
Cine
Hotel Pelham
Boylston St
Weston, Maes
Alfred Farlow
WHITE
Ad Ae Street
Rite Co
Dental Aea
U. S
Willard Chemical CO
Spenser
Tremont St.mes
Wourson
Chauncy &T
Aero
Family
Paratus CO
Sudbury Bidg
Gates’ T
Hollis St
Bennet St
Dr. Ray
Thomas
Copley Square
Bes
Goddard Mfg. Om
Waltham
Gan
Tau Ennion Ral
Hanover St
Beel Manufacturers
American House
Wilson
Boylston Boston
Goddard Mfg A
DR. Landis
Barrows
Denieley
Annie Barrowe
L. Barrows
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