Westboro Leader Thomas Reilly Dies of Pneumonia
Thomas Reilly, 115-year Westboro public figure and former town official, dies after a brief illness. He served 14 years as selectman and chaired the State Board of Embalming, appointed by Gov. Douglas. Survived by five sons and a daughter. Funeral Wednesday at St Luke's at 9 a.m.
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St. Luke’s
Probe Watertown Fire
Watertown police with private detectives from the Boston and Maine railroad investigate the cause of the fire that destroyed the Union Market stock yards sheep shed on Walnut Street. They have gathered information to be turned over to a state police inspector.
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Union Market
Walnut Street
State Police
Custody Fight Reveals Unusual Love Letters in Massachusetts
In Springfield a probate hearing outlines a bizarre path from marriage to Rev John Eills to a custody battle for a 5 year old. Mrs Harriet Eills, recently released from a Northampton insane hospital, recounts notes and letters by her husband and mentions doctors who deemed her insane. She recalls a family rift, threats, and a daughter asking why bars are on the windows as she describes life in the asylum and attempts to force submission.
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Woman testifies against husband in custody bid and alleged affairs
Under questioning, the woman told Judge Long that her husband was unfit as custodian, detailing alleged infidelity by Rev. John Hills, claims of free love writings, and her own confinement at Northampton. Dr. Galvin and Dr. Cover supported her claims, while letters and a play attributed to Hills were read aloud.
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Fitchburg
John Hills
Northampton
George Galvin
Boston
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Bessie Angelina Cover
Northampton Insane Hospital
St. Clemens, Mich
Girl Who Took Poison Dies in Charlestown
Miss Mary Nichols of 34 Harvard Street Charlestown died at her sister’s home after ingesting corrosive sublimate tablets while being questioned by police about an alleged $5 theft. She had recovered briefly from the poison but then developed pneumonia and died at age 20.
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Mary Nichols
Harvard Street
Charlestown
Tremont Street
Post Office Inspector Moved to Spokane
Charles M. Perkins, who has been post office inspector for metropolitan Boston seven years, has been transferred to Spokane, Washington for field duty. A Boise, Idaho native, he has served 22 years and helped run down train robbers in the West. He will be succeeded by Charles B. Jennings, the current post office inspector in Worcester and Middlesex counties.
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Wash
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Boise
Idaho
West
Charles B. Jennings
Worcester
Middlesex
Apollinaris Water Endorsed by North German Lloyd Steamers
The North German Lloyd Steamship Co. confirms Apollinaris Water has been used on its steamers for about 30 years and notes growing popularity with passengers. Last year roughly 200,000 bottles were consumed and the company emphasizes reliable supply and the product as wholesome and refreshing.
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Norddeutscher Lloyd
North German Lloyd Steamship Co
Bremen
Custody Hearing for Mrs Eills Draws Supporters in Strangest Local Case
Rev John Eilis sat with attorney Walter Robinson as papers were examined for custody of five year old Olga N Hills. Mrs Eills testified while in Northampton hospital and Dr Carver noted telephone contact and rational behavior. the daughter did not attend. The case resumes tomorrow amid high tension and strong ministerial support.
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John Eilis
Walter S. Robinson
Olga N. Hills
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