Wealthy Widow Leaves North Andover After Fatal Shooting
In North Andover on June 17 a widow Mrs Eben Sutton fled to Europe after her butler Edward Ruby shot chauffeur Reginald Stafford in a burglary claim. The case stirred questions about police handling and witness credibility as District Attorney Peters weighs possible grand jury action.
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North Andover
Sutton
Europe
Mr. Scoville
Stafford
Scott Peters
Ruby
Orland
Peters
Pastors Attack Christian Science Healing Claims
A preacher denounces Christian Science as a religion of hallucinations and contradictions. He accuses healers of hypnotic influence and cites a former parishioner misled by the church, arguing the power behind cures is old and not new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Church
Christian Science Seen As Useful For Rich And Poor Alike
Alfred Farlow of the Christian Science Church responds to Boston preachers who say Christian Science favors the rich and women. He argues the faith is also good for the poor and for men, noting it appeals to both genders and can aid poverty and idleness by increasing individual activity and progress in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Farlow
Christian Science Church
Boston
Hypnotism Claim Sparked in City Sermon on Christian Science
Rev. Harvey W. Ewing told Winthrop Street church last night that Christian Science cures stem from hypnotic power. He argued that Eddy’s beliefs deny matter and place healing in mortal mind, illustrating with dental pain as mind not tooth.
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Winthrop Street
M. BE
Harvey W. Ewing
Mary Baker Glover Eddy
Mary Baker ‘Glover Eddy
Eat Right With Apitero Diet Advice
A dated health note promotes Apitero as maximizing nutrition with minimal stomach work. It claims tissue building and system enrichment, suitable for all ages and genders. It suggests using cream at first, then switching to preferred foods.
One Track Trolley Jump Fatal in Fairfield
A westbound trolley from Fairfield jumped the tracks near Ash Creek bridge and overturned after running 75 feet. Twelve aboard. Charles Weidlich, 35, Bridgeport, crushed to death. Wife and child seriously injured. three others seriously hurt. Motorman Albert Crossman and conductor James T. McCoy detained then released on own recognizance awaiting hearing. Mrs Downs missing a pocketbook with $200 and a check.
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Fairfield
Conn
Bridgeport
Ash Creek Bridge
Charles Weidlich
Weidlich
Henry Randolph
Liner Horatio Hall Floated After Grounding Off New London
A wireless message from Newport reports the Horatio Hall grounded in dense fog at Little Gull Island last night but floated at 6 25 am without assistance. The North Star followed to Portland, finding the Hall with a possibly bent propeller blade and no other serious damage. Passengers remained largely unaware, avoiding panic.
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Newport
R. I
Horatio Hall
New York
North Star
Portland
Hall
Laura Biggar to Receive 400000 Bennett Estate
Laura Biggar, actress, will obtain 400000 as her share of the Henry M. Bennett estate after a settlement with executors and heirs. The agreement settles her widow claim contested by relatives and relinquishes claims to the Bijou and Biju Theatres.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Henry M. Bennett
Laura Biggar
Miss Biggar
Mr. Bennett
New York
Bennett
Boston Physicians Debate Inherited Criminal Traits
Boston doctors largely agree with Dr. G Frank Lydston that crime is inherited and that the State should intervene with children of criminals. They acknowledge environment also shapes behavior and argue state action only when a child shows degeneracy or cannot care for itself.
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Boston
G. Frank Lydston
Chicago College of Physicians
G. A. Waterman
Sullivan Funeral Held At Gate of Heaven Church
Large turnout from across the Commonwealth attends the funeral of the late Hon. Michael J. Sullivan. Services move to the Gate of Heaven Church basement for 9 am procession with high mass at 10 am led by Rev. Robert Johnson. Pallbearers include James A. Gallivan John B. Martin Charles H. Slattery Thomas F. McCarthy and William H. Falvey.
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The
Commonwealth
Michael J. Sullivan
Gate of Heaven Church
East Fourth Streets
St. Eulalia’s Chapel
Robert Johnson
Rheumatism cured by Williams Pink Pills praised by Topeka printer
W H Clark of 612 Buchanan Street Topeka recounts years of crippling rheumatism improved after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. He notes others also benefited and cites safety claims. Pills priced 50 cents a box or six for 2.50 by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Forest Hills motorman Bassett vanishes from home
James W. Bassett, a Forest Hills motorman, disappeared from his home on June 7. His wife, four children, ranking concern for his welfare, moved to relatives as doctors ordered rest. He was last seen in uniform with cap number 1449.
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James W . Bassett
Forest Hills
Scared Girls in Drugstore Incident
Thomas Brice, 31, a former farm hand from Newton, threatened to mix laudanum and arsenic to kill a man at William B. Markell’s drug store on Court and Tremont. A medical student clerk and store patrons fled. Brice was taken to the Court Square station after claiming people threatened him and he wanted to save them the trouble.
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Thomas Brice
Winwinner
Newton
William B. Markell
Court and
Tremont Streets
West
Brice
King
Fisher
Court Square
Gomez Death Anniversary Marked by Commemorative Tablet
Havana marks the death anniversary of Maximo Gomez by placing a commemorative tablet on the house where he died. The ceremony honors the Cuban leader and his role in the independence movement.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Corpus Christi Feast Celebrated in Boston Parishes
The Feast of Corpus Christi was elaborately observed in Boston churches with processions of children after Mass. At the Cathedral the archbishop assisted, and several Dutch and Italian parish leaders presided at Masses. Notable celebrations occurred at the Church of the Immaculate Conception North End and St. Leonard de Maurice with multiple clergy and a post service procession featuring church societies and first communicants.
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Corpus Christi
Boston
Church of the Immaculate Conception
William F. Gannon
J. M. Colgan
J. J. Neary
St. Mary’s Church
North End
Stanislaus Palermo
Joseph A. Gorman
Francis Casey
S. J
Thomas J. Gannon
St. Leonard de Maurice
Alberto Matteucci
Michael
Marziale Alphonsus
Francis Liberti
Society
Order of St. Francis
Mater Christiana Society
Young Ladies’ Society
Metalworkers Consider Aug 1 Wage Strike Plan
The Sheet Metal Workers' Union 17 meets to discuss the open shop policy and a strike against shops opposing the union's demand for a wage rise from 3 to 3.60 dollars per day on August 1. Agent Kennedy says no employer has been presented with the demands. The union, like bricklayers and longshoremen, aims to enforce a union wage scale and rules, with nonunion labor barred if accepted.
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Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Kennedy
Cement and Asphalt Workers Plan Unity Meeting
President Timothy Egan Peter Mc Gowan Thomas Foley John Mahoney and Michael Cook were appointed a committee by Cement and Asphalt Laborers Union to confer with Hugh Falvey international president of the cement workers of North America on upbuilding the craft in Boston. A joint meeting will be held next Sunday at Brodbine Hall. The amalgamation suggestion met with approval from both unions officials.
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Timothy Egan
Peter McGowan
Thomas Foley
John Mahoney
Michael Cook
Cement and Asphalt Laborers’ Union 1
Hugh Falvey
San Francisco
International
The
Cement Workers of North America
Boston
Brodbine Hall of Cement and Asphalt
Boston Team Drivers pick delegation for Teamsters convention
Daniel J. Tobin and seven Boston leaders were elected by 25 delegates to travel to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters fourth annual convention in Chicago starting Aug. 6. The Boston group will back Cornelius P Shea for a fourth term as International President. The session will consider creating an international death benefit fund and Richard J Garrity spoke to the members. A donation was given to striking Waltham bleachery workers.
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Daniel J. Tobin
John Freeman
John J. Buckley
Joseph Sullivan
William Hartnett
Patrick Flynn
Michael J. O’donnell
Boston Team Drivers’ Union
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Chicago
Boston
International
Cornelius P., Shea
Richard J. Garrity
Waltham Bleachery
Cambridge Labor Unions Form New Clubs and Elect Leaders
Labor notes report Cambridge groups forming a wage earners club with about 400 members. A W Morrison and Harry W Joel are elected president and vice president. Foundry and sewer workers unions announce meetings and new organizers. Boston trade council calls for a major Labor Day parade and a special meeting next Sunday.
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Cambridge Labor Men
A. W. Morrison
Cambridge Carpenters’ Union 441
Harry W. Joel
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union
Foundry Workmen’s Union
Cambridge Central Labor Uniion
George A. Scigiano
Rockmen’s Union
Engineers’ Union
Washington Street
Coal ‘Teamsters
Nd Handlers
Chicago
John McKeon
Hugh Donnelly
R. Powers
Patrick Johnson
Patrick Kenney
Gifford Bassett
New England
Carpenters’ Unions
Ovens
Lewiston
Boston
New Pagacn
Frank H. McCarthy
A. F. of L
Cambridge Sewer Workers’ Union
Boston’ Meter Makers’ Union
Waltham Foundry Workers’ Union
Baptists urged to evangelize foreigners for growth
Rev. W. H. Eaton warned that Baptists in the state face decline unless they evangelize among foreigners and Italians. He noted Catholics outpace Baptists in church attendance and cited only 800,000 Baptists amid three million people, urging outreach to immigrant communities to strengthen the faith.
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W. H. Eaton
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Eaton
New Pastor Welcomed at Sacred Heart East Boston
The Rev. James H. O Neill was welcomed as pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart East Boston. Previously rector at Rockland’s Holy Family for ten years he celebrated mass at 9 o clock and attended four cent services. He paid tribute to the late Father Clark and asked parishioners to continue their good works.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
East Boston
James H. O'Neill
Church of Holy Family
Rockland
Father O'Neill
Father Clark
Sacred Heart
Body in Bay Identified as John O'Brien
The body recovered from the harbor near the N Y N H railroad docks was identified as John O'Brien 29 of 2 Reed Street South End. Identification came through Frederic L Briggs Undertaker whose work rooms hold the body and was confirmed by his brother George J O'Brien. Drowning circumstances remain a mystery to police and family.
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N. Y
N. HH
John O'Brien
Reed Street
South End
O’brien
Frederic L. Briggs
George J. O’brien
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