Claims Gang Robbed Him In 1916 Suit In Superior Court
James Mede, former Western Union collector, testifies before Judge Dana that a gang of six robbed him of 1200 to 1500 dollars in a room at 168 Blackstone Street on Feb 28 1916. He says his weekly salary was under 12 dollars. George G Baldwin alias Frederick Quinn is sentenced to State prison for three to five years after pleading guilty to 10 counts of forgery and uttering checks.
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James Mede
Western Union Telegraph Company
Dana
Superior Criminal Court
Medé
Blackstone Street
Fes
George G. Baldwin
Frederick Quinn
Pastor Resigns to Lead Dracut Congregational Church
The Rev. F. Wight Tingley resigns as pastor of the Acton Centre Congregational Church and will assume the pastorate at the First Congregational Church of Dracut, likely starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Centre
F. Wight Tingley
Acton Centré
First Congregational Church
Dracut
Plant Juice advertised as cure for Charlestown stomach woes
An ad touts Plant Juice as a miraculous herbal remedy for indigestion liver and kidney issues. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Rose Caraway of Elm Street Charlestown who says Plant Juice cured long standing dyspepsia and related symptoms after ten years of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Caraway
Elm Street
Charlestown
Houghton Dutton
Honorary Gold Medals for Two Conservatory Students
Two first ever honorary gold medals were awarded at the New England Conservatory of Music: Miss Mildred Ridley of Chelsea and Miss Ora Taylor Larthard of Malden. They received diplomas and special certificates amid a day of concerts and an alumni reunion, with Chadwick conducting and multiple soloists named.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Mildred Ridley
Chelsea
Ora Taylor Larthard
Malden
Jordan Hall
Eben D. Jordan
Board of Trustees
George W. Chadwick
Conservatory
William B. Burbank
Boston
Walter L. Cook
Worcester
Elsbeth Jones
Westerly
R. I
Constance C. Reese
Salt Lake City
Utah
Margaret Summerhays
Marion Averill
Bacon
Lynn
Alice Vernice Gay
Cavendish
Fannié Levis
Dorchester
Ridley
Larthard
Greater Boston
New England Conservatory
Submarine Life in the Baltic as Told by Kipling
A fragmentary account describes the submarine trade, its secrecy and training, with a focus on HMS E-9 commanded by Commander Horton. It recalls Baltic ice operations, testing gear in near freezing seas, and attempts to engage destroyers amid harsh conditions and coded reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Epa
H. M
Max Horton
Baltic
A Plea to Slim Down With Korean Capsules
A health advisory urges weight loss without starvation. It promotes a product described as Korean capsules sold by druggists. The text claims one capsule after each meal and at night, plus weekly weight checks, will safely remove excess fat from the body.
Democratic Party Plans $1.7 Million Campaign Fund
W. W. Marsh of Iowa treasurer of the Democratic national committee announces a $1.7 million campaign fund to be raised by popular subscription. He notes the previous high was $1.1 million and says every member should contribute, no amount too small, as he heads to Washington to confer with President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic Party
W. W. Marsh
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Randidge Excursions Resumed July 19 at Castle Island
Penal Commissioner David B. Shaw announced the Randidge fund excursions will resume on July 10. The outings move from Bumpkin’s Island to Castle Island due to the Burragé Hospital reopening at Bumpkin’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Shaw
Randiagée Fund
Castle Island
Bumpkin’s Island
Burragé Hospital
Bumpkin’s
Fourth Boston telephone operator to wed today
Miss Marie J. McKenna of 603 Fast Sixth Street and Francis Van Cauvenberge, a traveling salesman and native of the Peninsula district, will marry at 8 p m today in the Gate of Heaven Church chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Wonderful cures claimed by X-Ray and Snow Pencil treatment
An Osmo-Chemic Medicine office offers free consultation and trial treatment for chronic illnesses cured or claimed cured by X-Ray and Snow Pencil methods. Numerous named patients in Massachusetts and Maine are listed as examples, with an offer valid for those calling by June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dixon
East Harbor
Maine
Peter van Leeuwen
Union Ave
Jamaica Plain
James McDonald
Julian St
Roxbury
Alice Brown
Medford St
Medford
Mass
Sherbrooke Ave
Braintree
Walter L. Mason
W. Rutland St
Boston
Walter Magee
Blue Hill Ave
Mattapan
D. J. Walsh
Cambridge militia recruits swell ranks after armory drills
At the Cambridge Armory the Eighth Regiment militia pushed recruitment with over 100 men in A C and E Companies while advance parties prepared for a South Framingham embarkation. City Hall approved pay and family care for soldiers, as surgeons completed exams and tests.
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Cambridge Arimory
W. H. Petty
South Fraginham
Cambridge
Charles River
Cambridge City Hall
Frank A. Graves
Armiory
Miss Phelan Becomes Bride of Carl Conron
Miss Katherine Anna Phelan daughter of the late John Phelan and niece of Congressman Michael F. Phelan of Lynn married Carl Edward Conron of Danville Illinois yesterday at St John s Church Swampscott The ceremony was celebrated by Rev John S Kelliher of West Newton The matron of honor was Mrs Florence Conron maid of honor Miss Catherine Dyer and best man James P Dyer Bridesmaids were Miss Mary Horn Miss Marie Walsh Miss Blanche Donohoe and Miss Margaret Connolly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Anna Phelan
John Phelan
Michael F. Phelan
Lynn
St. John’s Church
Swampscott
Carl Edward Conron
Danville
Ill
John S. Kelliher
West Newton
Florence Qonron
Catherine Dyer
James P. Dyer
Mary Horn
Maton
Marie Walsh
Brooklyn
Blanche Donohoe
Margaret Connolly
Beverly
Boston Steamer Seaconet Sunk After Mine Strike
The Boston steamer Seaconet struck a mine in the North Sea and has been lost. Earlier reports say the vessel encountered the mine several days ago, and latest advices confirm the sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Seaconet
North Sea
Potent Medicated Soap Promises Fast Skin Relief
A Fort Free sample offer for a medicated tonic soap named Posan the skin soap claims to soothe irritated skin and heal eruptions. The ad invites readers to write to Emergency Boia at 32 Westth Street New York for a sample.
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All Artietiere
Westth Street
New York
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Cambridge Companies
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