Henry Taylor Held For Trial In Roxbury Fatal Shooting
Henry Taylor a colored sailor on the Rhode Island was arraigned in Superior Court on murder in the second degree for the death of Jerald Taylor a 42 year old man from 49 Hammond Street Roxbury. The incident occurred Tuesday night at 29 Claremont Park during a quarrel over a girl. Taylor pleaded not guilty and was held without bail after allegedly firing three shots and being arrested on the scene.
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Henry Taylor
Rhode Island
Jerald Taylor
Hammond Street
Roxbury
Claremont Park
Mabel Mills
Taylor
James J. Casey Nominated for Cambridge Assessor
Friends of James J. Casey announce his likely election as principal assessor in Cambridge. He won the Democratic nomination in a crowded primary and also earned endorsement from the Citizens party, seen as recognition of his ability to value property and perform assessor duties.
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James J. Casey
Cambridge
Casey
Citizens’ Party
McCall Urges GOP to Back Suffrage Amendment
Ex-Congressman Samuel W. Mc Call urged Massachusetts Republicans in a telegram to the Legislature to vote for the constitutional amendment in support of women’s suffrage.
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Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts Women’s Suffrage Association
Massachusetts House weighs two thirds vote on constitutional amendments
The bill, adverse reported by the committee on constitutional amendments, goes to the House on Thursday. A telegram to Mrs. John Leonard urges submitting the suffrage amendments to voters, reflecting a split in the Republican party with old guard opposing and progressives Democrats and Bull Moose supporting.
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Committee On Constitutional Amendments
House
John Leonard
Massachusetts
Well Known Woman Dies at Home in Boston
Mrs Olivia Sears West of 330 Dartmouth street widow of Preston C F West died yesterday after three months of heart trouble. Cousin of the late J Montgomery Sears she was mother of Mrs Oliver Ames of 15 Commonwealth avenue. In her 75th year she leaves a daughter and son Montgomery Sears West Harvard 91 who resided with her.
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Olivia Sears West
Dartmouth Street
Preston
C. F. West
West
J. Montgomery Sears
Oliver Ames
Commonwealth Avenue
Montgomery Sears West
Harvard
Searching of Women Forbidden by City Police
Commissioner Stephen O'Meara issues a general order prohibiting searches of women and girls unless immediate danger or possession of weapon poison or stolen property is evident. Searches must be conducted decently under supervision with a witness when possible.
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Police Department
Stephen O’meara
Garment Workers
Nora Leahy Challenges World Swimmers at Bowdoin Square
Nora Leahy, world’s renowned high diver, vows to race any rival from 100 yards to 30 miles and pledges backing the challenge with action. She invites all female swimmers to answer the call, promising no barriers to competition.
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Nora Leahy
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Nora
Brother Reunited After Thirty Years in Manchester
Mrs. Alfred Forant of 259 Cartier Street met her brother Theodore Miville from Sturgeon Falls Ontario for the first time in thirty years when he visited Manchester today.
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Manchester
N. H
Alfred Forant
Cartier Street
Theodore Miville
Sturgeon Falls
Ontario
Canine Hero Mother Protects Pup in Roxbury
Animal Rescue League officers report a mongrel female dog found in Roxbury yesterday afternoon carrying a newborn puppy in her mouth. The mother shielded her pup from curious passersby as they walked several blocks to avoid interference. At the league kennels the mother shows strong maternal instinct, allowing care only after coaxing from the kennel master.
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Animal Rescue League
Roxbury
League
Russell Exonerated by Boston Opera Board After Rumors
The Boston Opera Company directors exonerate Managing Director H B Russell amid rumors. The executive committee found no foundation in reports, compared expenditures with peers, and praised Russell’s integrity and the company’s economy and artistic standards.
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Boston Opera Company
Henry B. Russell
Philip B. Kahn
Music
Kahn
Board of Directors
H. B. Russell
Russell
E. D. Jordan
F. S. Converse
H. Blanchard
Otto H. Kahn
G. R. Fearing, Jr
H. M. Sears
W. C. Baylies
H. D. Burnham
R. L. Planders
Drives Off Wagon With 8000 Dollar Shoes
Fred Ward twenty two living on Appleton street was arrested after a chase by Patrolman Connore of La grange street police. He is charged with larceny of a horse and wagon and 40 cases of shoes valued at 8000 dollars Asst Secretary Wilson has canceled his sailing plans to Europe and will remain at the department as plans change.
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W.l.douglas
N’s
Wérch
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Boston
Washington St
Fred Ward
Appleton Street
Connore
Lagrange Street
Thief Steals Wagon As Albany Street Chase Unfolds
Luther L Lewis wholesale shoe dealer, based at 20 Albany street, owned a wagon loaded with shoes in front of 21 Albany. Driver William Phillips saw the thief drive away, pursued by Phillips and other teamsters. Patrolman Connare halted Ward at Oak street corner.
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Luther L. Lewis
Albany Street
William Phillips
Albany
Hudson Street
Phillips
Oak Street
Connare
Ward
Prosperous Year for Boston Mutual Life
The Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company reports a prosperous year in 1912 with insurance in force growing to 17.7 million from 5.2 million a decade earlier. Premium income rose to 788 thousand from 226 thousand, and policy reserve increased from 144 thousand to 1.65 million. President H O Edgerton, Secretary Frank H Viele, and Superintendent Robert King express satisfaction with stewardship.
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Massachusetts Life Insurance
Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston Mutual
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
H. O. Edgerton
Frank
Bacon and Stone Named as Regents
Vice President Marshall as chancellor announced the appointment of Senators Bacon and Stone as senatorial regents of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington dated March 10.
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Washington
Marshall
The
Smithsonian Institute Today
Bacon and Stone
Institution
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