Marriage Certificate Saves “Stubborn Child” From Law
Eva Roberts, 19, of Arlington, proved in Cambridge Court that she had wed John Larbour, 21, of Marlboro, on Feb 19. Judge Almy allowed her case, prompting a family reconciliation as Eva returned home with her husband and dinner with her parents.
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Eiva Roberts
Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington
Almy
Cambridge
John Larbour
Marlboro
Eva Roberts
Neo Larbour
Winsor Street
Nathan Barnett
Boston
Eva
Mr. Roberts
Souhegan Lodge I O O F Holds Annual Concert and Ball
Souhegan Lodge No. 38 I O O F held its annual concert and ball at the Town Hall. A concert ran from 8 to 9 then dancing into the late hours under the direction of Noble Grand Fred I. Wilkins with assistance from E. L. Pendergrace.
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Wakefield
Souhegan Lodge No. 38
Fred I. Wilkins
E. L. Pendergrace
Supreme Court Rules Boston Elevated Liable in Platform Crowding Case
The full bench overruled the defendant in Beverley v. Boston Elevated Railway, finding the company liable for injuries when Mrs. Beverley was pushed from Sullivan Square station platform amid crowding. The decision says the platform was too small and a guard was absent, and that guarded safety is a jury issue even during rush crowding. Harvey White commented that the ruling seems technical and questions of law, not new principles.
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Supreme Court
Martha V
Edward Beverley
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Beverley
Sullivan Square
Harvey White
Mayor James Donovan Rumor Circulates About Sheriff Candidacy
The Republic reports James Donovan may enter the sheriff race and would discuss politics after October 15. It recalls a similar tactic two years ago that helped Mayor Fitzgerald, suggesting history could repeat in 1907.
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the Republic
James Donovan
Fitzgerald
Welsh Observe St David’s Day At Boston Celebration
The Cymmrodorian Society of Boston and vicinity marked St. David’s Day with its 15th annual event at Wesleyan Hall. Rev. J Wynne Jones, chaplain and rector of Our Saviour, Roslindale, gave a Saint David history while a musical program by society members and the Robert O Jones Concert Company followed.
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Wesleyan Hall
Cymmrodorian Society of
Boston
J. Wynne Jones
Church of Our Saviour
Roslindale
Wales
Robert O. Jones
The
Cymmrodorian
William J. Griffiths
Thomas T. Jones
D. Lloyd Evans
David R. Davies
Nevis D. Jones
Evan L. Evans
John W. Davies
John Y. Roberte
Boston Elevated Railway sued over slip injury at Scollay Square
Tatu B. MacLaren won a $1250 verdict in Superior Court for injuries from a June 13 1903 fall at the Scollay Square subway station stairs. She slipped on mud carried from the street on a rainy day, causing serious harm.
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Tatu B. MacLaren
Superior Court
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Scollay Square
Riot Telegrams on Washington Street As Garment Strike Persists
Police reserves quelled a potential riot as about 2000 union supporters gathered near St. Shapiro’s Arcade factory in Washington Street. Fifteen patrolmen kept order while 100 union members staged crowds, with earlier lockouts and tactics by the firm prompting workers to march and threaten demonstrations.
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Station 4
Washington Street
St. Shapiro
Arcade
Sergeant Bannister
Beach Street
Hayes
Moore building office fire at Oyster Bay area
Fire on the Moore building second floor in Oyster Bay damaged the office space used by the President's private secretary and clerical staff since Roosevelt's administration began. Fire started in a partition, possibly caused by mice carrying matches. a bucket brigade prevented further spread.
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L. I
Moore Building
Roosevelt
Dorchester Bay dredge funding urged by lawmakers and yacht owners
Senator Thomas Leavitt and a coalition of yacht owners and businessmen pressed the Harbors and Public Lands Committee for a $25,000 state appropriation to dredge Dorchester Bay. They cited poor anchorage for large yachts and risks to harbor traffic. support came from the Commercial Tow Boat Company and Consoli dated Gas Company through counsel J Otis Wardwell. No opposition was raised during the hearing.
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Thomas Leavitt
Dorchester
Commercial Tow Boat Company
Consolidated Gas Company
J. Otis Wardwell
Hearns
Death of Oldest Civil War Veteran Wins Jewelled Medal
William Welch of Lempster New Hampshire died at 106 four weeks short of 107. He earned the Boston Post jewelled medal as the oldest living veteran and was the oldest Freemason, US pensioner and G A R member. Born March 29 1800 in St Andrews New Brunswick he served through the Civil War and was wounded at Cedar Creek. He is survived by seven children. Funeral will be held from his son's home in Lempster under Vernon Lodge A F and A M Newport with delegations from nearby G A R posts.
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Lempster
N. H
Welch
Boston Post
Freemason
United State Pensioner
United States
St. Andrews
N. B
New Hampshire
Cedar Creek
Wft
Vernon Lodge
No. 15
Newport
MR. Welch
Funeral of Rev. Fr. Rossi Draws Brigham Residents
Funeral services for the late Rev. Fr. Anthony J. Rossi of St. Columbkine Church brought Brigh ton to a standstill as business places and schools closed. Coadjutor-Archbishop William H. O’Connell celebrated the high mass of requiem, with Archbishop Williams on the chancel throne. Chaplains to Archbishop Williams included Rev. Francis X. Dolan and Rev. Peter Rowan. Pallbearers were Dr. Henry S. Bowen, Thomas Jordan, Louis Watson, William J. Maguire, Francis Burke, Dr. Lawrence Collier, Patrick Shehan, and Daniel Kelly.
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Anthony J. Rossi
St. Columbkine’s Church
William H. O'Connell
Williams
Francis X. Dolan
D. D
Boston
Peter Rowan
P. R
Dorchester
Henry 8. Bowen
Thomas Jordan
Louis Watson
William J. Maguire
Francis Burke
Lawrence Collier
Patrick Shehan
Daniel Kelly
Gate tenders seek higher pay after late trains
A gate-tender writes to the Boston Post urging a raise in wages for gate-keepers and crossing tenders from 8 to 15 cents per hour. The author notes working delays with no pay for extra time and requests an interview in the paper to address the issue.
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the Post
Boston Post
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England Telephone Ad Promises Free Three Months Service
A reader critiques a New England Telephone and Telegraph Company promotion that offered three months free service. The letter argues the ad’s home social suburban appeal misled households by implying wide access while the plan restricts acquaintances to within five miles, undermining perceived value.
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the Post
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
City approves $500000 loan for street improvements
Clerk reports Common Council passed the $500,000 loan order for street work by 30 to 21. The city clerk will send it to the Board of Aldermen for concurrence where opponents seek to block it. Councilman Sacks claims he voted yes after hearing his name called.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Ward 9
Committee On Public Improvements
Council
Sacks
Fr Ennis’s Third Lenten Conference Tomorrow
The Rev. William J. Ennis of Boston College will speak tomorrow evening at St Mary’s Church North End for the third in his Lenten lecture series. His topic is The Reading of the Book. Previous sessions drew large crowds and spannings have held strong interest.
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William J. Ennis
Boston College
St. Mary’s Church
North End
Father Ennis
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