Mystery of Staniford St: Unidentified man with skull fracture found near 8 Staniford
An unconscious man with a fractured skull was found near 8 Staniford street in West End and taken to Relief Hospital. Described as about 34, 6 feet 6 inches, 140 pounds, refined attire, no belongings. The coin is on a dark suit with initials C R H and maker Holmes and Munroe. Police suspect foul play and search for identity continues.
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West End
Staniford Street
Relief Hospital
Joy Street
C. R. Hall
Holmes & Munroe
West Street
Boston
Pickpockets Target Hub in Crowded Auto Show Era
Pickpockets roam the city attracted by visitors for the automobile show. Inspectors will operate away from crowds to counter thefts as crooks target pedestrians in dense areas. A well known business man lost his purse after a bump on Saturday. Sabastide Nici also had his pocket picked while peering into a Tremont street window.
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Sabastide Nici
Tremont Street
Boston Automobile Show Opens With Record Buzz
Experts in mechanics building and Horticultural Hall praise the event as the best ever, with workers finishing preparations yesterday for the 10 o'clock public opening. Crowds Friday night and today filled aisles, nearly overwhelming space and even tearing railing sections near exhibits. Paul Revere Hall displayed a tired oil cloth covering from rapid setup.
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Mechanics’ Building and Horticultural Hall
Paul Revere Hall
Boston
Boston Auto Show Attracts 1000 Visitors Yet Doors Remain Closed
Enthusiasts and out of town exhibitors crowd the Mechanics building as Bay State Automobile Association members, agents, and press inspect cars and brass fittings. Alfred Reeves and Samuel Butler praise Boston’s display while Col. E. R. Thomas plans a visit. Discussions on carburettors and a water cooled system highlight the show. Benjamin Briscoe arrives to discuss alcohol fuel tests for Maxwells and touring contests gain support from the American Motor Car Manufacturers Association.
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Mechanics
Irvington Street
Bay State Automobile Association
Alfred Reeves
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
New York
Reeves
Boston
City
Chanics
Samuel Butler
Automobile Club of America
A. G. Batchelder
Racing Board
Américan Automobile Association
National Association
AL. A
Lyons
Providence
Fire Destroys Arlington Residence. $3000 Damage
The home of Charles H. Dodge at 27 Brantwood Road Arlington burned shortly after 5:30 PM with $3000 in losses due to a superheated chimney. Fire rekindled at 7:30 PM forcing a second response. water damage affected bric-a-brac tapestries and rugs. Building owned by J B Henderson and losses were insured.
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Charles H. Dodge
Brantwood Road
Arlington
J. B. Henderson
Conrad's opens new department devoted to women's costumes
Crowds gather for Conrad & Co. Winter Street opening of a dedicated women’s costume department. Mrs. Maidhoff oversees a varied ready-to-wear line from $5 to $65 with exclusive designs, featuring princess gowns, lace, velvet, and silk ensembles ready for the summer market.
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Conrad
Conrad & Co
Winter Street
Conrad's
Ecru
Maidhoff
Philipsborn
Lord & Taylor
New York
Hamburg
Twins at 40 face insane delusions after shooting horses
Matthew F. Dillon, a 40 year old maxman, shot his two horses in February after a row with his wife and was jailed for disorderly conduct. His twin James P. Dillon, also 40, faces assault charges and is being treated as a possible Bayview asylum commitment amid shared delusions.
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Baltimore
Matthew F. Dillon
Bayview Asylum
James P. Dillon
Matthew
Bayview
Ian Maclaren to Lecture on The Humor of the Scot
Dr. John Watson known as Ian Maclaren will lecture at Tremont Temple this evening on The Humor of the Scot. He is noted for Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush and theological works. In Boston he has stayed with Rev. George Gordon of Old South Church and Alexander McGregor, president of the Scots Charitable Society, who will introduce him.
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John Watson
Ian Maclaren
Bonnie Briar Bush
Tremont Temple
Alexander McGregor
Scots’ Charitable Society
McGregor
Dr. Watson
Forty Hours Devotion Begins at St Vincent's Church
A 40 hour devotion started at the 11 o'clock mass in St. Vincent's Church South Boston attended by a large gathering. Rev William H Grant celebrated with Rev John Lyons deacon and Rev Francis J Kenney sub-deacon. Pastor Rev George Patterson delivered the sermon.
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ST. Vincent’s Church
St. Vincent's Church
South Boston
William H. Grant
John Lyons
Francis J. Kenney
George Patterson
Missing Girl Heard From After Boston Post Story
Lillian Ethier 15, of Millbury, was traced after a Boston Post report of her flight and a letter to her mother stating intent to travel to Boston to harm herself. Napoleon Roux, her lover, visited Manville where she said she was with friends. he learned she is safe and plans to stay away temporarily. Mrs Ethier expressed relief that Lillian is safe in Manville with friends.
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Worcester
Boston Post
Millbury
Boston
Lillian Ethier
Paul Ethier
Napoleon Roux
Manville
R. I
Roux
North Adams Man Shot On Doorstep
William Burnash of 163 State street was shot three times by a stranger at his home last night. Police detained the assailant, identified as Michael J. Hogan or J F Morris, who carried a meal ticket for Morris and admitted hoping Burnash would die.
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North Adams
William Burnash
State Street
Michael J. Hogan
J. F. Morris
Burnash
Hogan
Wenham Reinstates Ancient Handtub Fire Engine
Wenham voters decide to bring the old handtub Enon back into service after years of inactivity as the town shifts away from the chemical engine nicknamed the barrel on wheels. The town approves funds for a new supply wagon and engine and votes to add 15 firefighters to boost department efficiency.
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Wenham
Enon
Beverly
Boston Society Girl Weds in Rome
Miss Margaret Upham of Boston married Porter Sargent of Harvard 96 in Rome. Sargent, from Redlands California, traveled with students. Mrs Sargent came from New York and spent three weeks in Algiers before the ceremony, accompanied by her uncle and aunt Professor Nichols of Cornell.
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Rome
Margaret Upham
George Baxter Upham
Bay State Road
Boston
Porter Sargent
Harvard
Sargent
Redlands
Cal
Minstrel Show Rehearsals Set for March 18 Night
Rehearsals for the fourth annual minstrel show of St. Vincent’s Holy Name Club are scheduled this week at the clubhouse 424 West roadway South Boston to finalize acts for the performance Monday night March 18 at St. Augustine’s Hall.
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St. Vincent’s
Holy Name Club
West Roadway
South
Boston
St. Augustine’s Hall
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