Trial of Mrs. Cooper Halts Over Juror Illness
A sudden break in the Edwin J. Cooper murder trial occurred when juror Charles C. Lawrence fell ill. The court discharged the panel and adjourned to review new jury options with the case potentially resuming Monday or moving to October. Mrs. Cooper, hosting jurors at her Windsor home, reenacted scenes from the day Northey was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Edwin J. Cooper
Charles D. Northey, Jr
Charles C. Lawrence
Gardiner
Lawrence
A. H. Stursevant
Cooper
South Windsor
Peabody
Heath
Mrs. Cooper
Labor Wanted Labor Wanted at Massachusetts event
Carroll D Wright president of Clark College declared the cry is for skilled labor at a Massa chusetts Charitable Mechanic Association banquet in Paul Revere Hall marking the 100th anniversary of its charter. Governor Curtis Guild Jr and Mayor John F Fitzgerald spoke amid a large attendance honoring the association’s role in educational and technical advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll D. Wright
Clark College
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Paul Revere Hall
Curtis Guild, Jr
John F. Fitzgerald
E. A. Horton
Senate
Clark
Horton
Boston
Massachusetts
Wakefield's New Board Makes Appointments
Wakefield March 8 The first meeting of the newly elected Board of Selectmen appointed Josiah Bonney inspector of milk and animals Palmer Corbett collector of milk samples sealer of weights and measures H A Simonds and Rufus S Draper janitor of Town Hall Chairman O'Connell named committees Streets A D Cate fire department Levi Flanders police George W Abbott Town Hall Thomas G O Connell military aid Charles H Studley Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Board of Selectmen
Josiah 5
Bonney
Palmer Corbett
H. A. Simonds
Rufus S. Draper
O’connell
A. D. Cate
Levi Flanders
George W. Abbott
Thomas G. O'Connell
Charles H. Studley, Jr
Everett man pleads guilty in wife beating case
Ulrick Lavigne aged 23 of Everett pleaded guilty before Judge Bruce at Malden District Court to beating his 15 year old wife Mary whom he married a month earlier. Case continued for sentence. The Lavignes reside at 34 Montrose street. Lavigne works in a Boston shoe business.
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Malden
Mary
Ulrick Lavigne
Everett
Bruce
Malden District Court
Lavignes
Montrose Street
Boston
Governor Guild Argues Massachusetts Built on Labor
Governor Guild states Massachusetts depends on the industry of farmers fishermen and skilled labor. He urges free hides a new Boston customs house and nationwide abolition of child labor to protect workers and boost state growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Governor Guild
Boston
United States
Fair Play
Humanity
Boston Mayor Sees Growth in Fine Arts Ventures
Mayor Fitzgerald pledges focused effort for Boston’s future through crafts and manufacturing. He emphasizes wealth in produced goods and calls for growth in fabrics, jewelry, bronzes, book-making, scientific instruments, pottery, and woodwork to boost taste, quality, and competitive leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Boston
President Wright Praises Schools Amid Labor Shortage
President Carroll D Wright, following Mayor Fitzgerald, argues that while skilled labor is scarce, opportunities for youth rise with modern corporations. He urges students to prepare, stating schools will equip men for advancement and supremacy among peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll D. Wright
Fitzgerald
Doctor speaks on tuberculosis at St Francis de Sales
Harvard Medical School professor Dr. William T. Councilman lectured on tuberculosis in the hall of St. Francis de Sales Church in Charles town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Councilman
Harvard Medical School
St. Francis de Sales Church
Charlestown
Norwood Gossip Reignites Readel Bock Romance Ahead of Marriage
Rumors spread that Jennie Readel of Norwood and Adam Bock of Walpole will wed after a settled $50,000 breach of promise suit. Readel plans a brief family departure before a June wedding, while she confirms a renewed friendship with Bock and hints at no definite details of any agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Adam C. Bock
Goossip
Mrs. Bock
March
Jennie C. Reader
Walpole
Miss Readel
Beck
Mephitis Mephitica Haunts Beacon Hill in Local Tale
A fleeing youth warns of the strange Mephitis Mephitica as police chase a mystery creature. On Beacon Hill crowds flee and a bystander notes the Latin name for pole cat is Mephitis Mephitica, explaining the alarm and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Street
Beacon Hill
Police note onMephitis Mephitica pursuit continues
At 2 o'clock this morning police had not yet captured or killed the Mephitis Mephitica. Investigators plan to renew the chase today as they resume the scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill
Union Bands to Parade With St Patrick’s Day Hibernians
A O H 10 plans to join the St Patrick’s Day parade with union bands no objections raised by Boston Musicians Protective Association. John H Dillon, A O H Worcester leader, notes union labor built Worcester structure and remains friendly to organized labor. Delegates from Brass Moulders Union and Typographical and other unions attend upcoming meetings and conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Musicians’ Protective Association
John H. Dillon
Worcester
Labor gathering and union leadership updates in Boston area
About 200 striking book and job printers were entertained at their Siliot street headquarters by Quigley Daniels and Dolan with music and impersonations. Garment Workers' District Council officers include Max Benjamin as chairman and M. Biller as secretary, S. Sandel as treasurer. Suburban carpenters plan a spring campaign. Iron and brass moulders apprentices seek Saturday half holiday without pay loss. Delegates to the Boston Central Labor Union include Jacob Pelser Eugene Riley Ambrose Wisxted and William Long. Stephen Cloherty was elected last night.
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Brass Moulders’ Union
District Council of the Craft
Worcester
John Ahern
Typographical Union
Lodge 143
Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks
International Executive Board of the Craft
Boston Elevator Constructors’ Union
Women’s Auxiliary of
Knot Street
New York City
Union 74
Washington Street
Siliot Street
Messrs
Quigley
Daniels
Dolan
Max Benjamin
M. Biller
S. Sandel
Garment Workers’ District Council
Carpenters
Jacob Pelser
Eugene Riley
Ambrose Wisxted
William Long
Boston Central Labor Union
Hatters’ Union
Stephen Cloherty
Doctor Held in $10,000 Case Continues Inquiry
The Boston Post links Miss Annie Russell's trouble to Dr. John Sinclair of the South End after Mabel Childs shared confidences. Investigators focus on 161 West Springfield Street as the likely scene and Dr Sinclair along with an associate become central to the case.
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Mabel Childs
Charlestown
Annie Russell
Post
South End
Miss Russell
West Springfield Street
John Sinclair
FOSS FOR DRAPER'S PLACE in Gilded Era Primaries
Opposition within reciprocity Republicans grows against Lieutenant-Governor Eben Draper after his renomination bid. Liberal tariff factions eye Eugene N Foss and press for tariff issues to reappear in the Legislature, as Governor Guild and Chamber of Commerce figures discuss the matter with Dr Henry Blackwell.
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Eben
Draper
Douglas
Eugene N. Foss
Governor Guild
Andrew G. Webster
Republican Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Blackwell
Commonwealth
Doctor Sinclair Arrested After Brief Indictment
Dr John Sinclair was indicted for criminal surgery after a 20 minute proceeding. District Attorney Moran and Inspector McGarr acted swiftly at 161 West Springfield Street guiding the arrest and arraignment in Superior Court with bail set at 10000.
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John Sinclair
Moran
Inspector McGarr
West Springfield Street
McGarr
Sinclair
Grand Jury
Dennison
Harris
Bell
Superior Criminal Court
Paine
Annie Russell
Manning
Moran blasts police methods over medical parlors case
District Attorney John B Moran denounces police methods used in the Annie Russell matter and for seeking cooperation with New York officers. He notes a Boston officer ignored his instructions and instead consulted a superior, delaying action. Officials in New York and Boston discuss authority and funding, while Moran seeks accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Moran
Annie Russell
Atorney
Moran
Childs
New York City
Mr. Moran
Police
New York
Boston
Jerome
Emmons
Indigestion Dangers and Stuart's Tablets Promoted
A dramatic warning links undigested food to heart disease jaundice and other illnesses and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure. The ad claims one grain digests 3000 grains of food and promises improved digestion and vitality after meals for 50 cents a package at druggists.
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Bright
Stuart
Gas Eliminates Ill Effects Of Stomach Disorder
An Ipswich witness credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing a lifelong weak stomach. She describes severe belching pains and faintness caused by undigested food and credits the tonic with restoring digestion within weeks. Free copies offered by the medicine company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Minerva
Ladd
Ipswich
Maas
Dr. Williams
Schenectady
N. Tu
New Antiseptic Tablets for Nasal Catarrh and Throat
This advertisement touts antiseptic tablets as superior to lis terated solutions for nasal catarrh sore throat and mouth cleansing. It claims cheaper cost and health benefits including breath sweetening and disease warding properties.
Catarrlets Publicized as Everyday Hygiene Aid
Advertisers tout Catarrlets as a versatile antiseptic for use as a douche gargle daily mouth wash and general toilet and bath cleaner claiming unprecedented satisfaction and that users would not be without them.
Cure of a Cold with Catarrlets Tablet Therapy
A gentleman reports a head cold of a catarrhal character was relieved after three applications of Catarrlets by douche, and the condition was entirely cured within a week using the tablets.
Hood’s Nasal Douche and Contagious Disease Aid Ad
This 19th century ad touts Hood’s Nasal Douche for treating and preventing tonsillitis diphtheria spotted fever and other contagious diseases. It lists prices 15c 50c and a hospital size $1 with mail options from C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
C. I. Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
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LABOR
Charitable Mechanic Association
William H. Sayward
Guid
Judson Baldwin
O. M. Wentworth
John D. Long
Ira Hiersey
Stetson Foster
J. W. Wood, Jr
William N. Young
George R. Emerson
Elihu Thompson
Charge Everett Man
Wright
New England
WM. C. Grecor
Washington St
Bromfield St
Imperial Studio
Jenni C. Readel
C. F. Readel
Phillips Avenue
Mr. Beck
Fies Police
Lair
Foss
Draper's Place
How Sinclair
Catarrets
Catarrlets
David J. Ingraham
Oxford
THE
White Dental
Ies
Opp
White
Edison
Bowdoin Square Phonograph Company Cor. Green and Chardon Sts
Sloan’s
Liniment
International Phone Co
Washington St. Col. Cornhill
Oxford Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers
Lagrange Street
Abner Richardson
Frances A. Morse
Hastings Street
West Roxbury
Quinlan
Dorchester
Mareh
Ellen Barrett Quinlan
Michael C. Quinlan
Clarkson Street
St. Peter’s Church
Hanse Hill
Calvary
Jeremiah FF Mahoney
St. Stephen's Church
Hanover Street
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