Robbed Usher Charged With Stealing from St. Cecelia's
William A. Doucette alias Summers, 22, an usher at St. Cecelia's Roman Catholic Church, was arrested for robbing about 4000 dollars from Sunday collections. Inspectors using marked bills observed him crumble cash in his hand and pocket it during all three masses. He partly confessed, tracing the theft to his habit of crumpling bills and slipping them from the money drawer.
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Doucette
St. Cecelia
William A. Doucette
Summers
Father Barry
Barry
Chief Watts
Cleary and
McGarr
Inspector McGarr
Church Thief Doucette Arrested After $4000 Loot
Doucette, posing as a modest worker, was nabbed after parishioners returned from worship to find part of their church funds pilfered. Police say about $15 in marked bills were found on him plus $4000 in bills passed at services. Father Barry vows prosecution.
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Doucette
Erp Ep Pepe Phh
Eeg Ge
Massachusetts Avenue
Father Barry
Chief Watts
Usher Named Summers Accused of Altering Church Donations
In Catholic churches within the diocese a voluntary Sunday collection supports heating lighting and repairs. At Cecelia's a ten cent cap is common withushers collecting and making change. Police report Summers used change tricks when handling $1 bills from worshippers.
New Britain Mystery Remains Found In Slater Farm Woods
The body of Thomas Reilly aged 60 missing since Monday was found in the Slater farm woods about three miles from central New Britain. He was slightly demented and authorities believe exposure led to his death after wandering into the woods.
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New Britain
Thomas Reilly
Slater Farm
Rheilly
Fire at Cross Street fruit store injures owner
During a basement fire at 28 Cross Street in a fruit store run by Benjamin Rosenberg, he sustained serious burns to his face and hands from burning gasoline. Dr. Dunn treated him. injuries not severe enough for hospital transfer. Fire started from a torch explosion, with Box 19 answering the alarm.
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Cross Street
Benjamin Rosenberg
Queen Marie Improving After Illness Bulletin
Brussels March 12 bulletin updates Queen Marie Henriette status The Queen is progressing with care and has had sleep and rest today in the recoveryFrom the text readable she shows signs of improvement as doctors monitor her condition
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Queen Marie
Brussels
Queen Marie Henriette
Peace Hath Her Victories With Hood’s Sarsaparilla
An ad praising Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a spring remedy to purge winter impurities. It cites multiple testimonials from users in Waterbury Connecticut Binghamton New York Worcester Massachusetts Etna New Hampshire Roslindale Massachusetts and Buckingham Valley Pennsylvania claiming cures for diphtheria sore throat catarrh scrofula run down bad blood typhoid fever fatigue and rheumatism.
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Ywar
Milton
Hood
Vniz G. Reed
Oak Hill Ave
Waterbury
Conn
WM. Marks
Henry Street
Binghamton
N. Y
M. A. Abbey
Victor, Ave
Worcester
Mass
Thomas Bennett
Sycamore St
Roslindale
Clinton B. Cope
Buckingham Valley
Endless chain raises $25,000 for Red Cross in World War effort
Miss Nathalie Schenck of Babylon New York started a four letter chain during the Santiago campaign that asked recipients to forward a dime. The chain grew to 244000 letters and $25000 in cash, all donated to the Red Cross, with thousands of daily envelopes piling up at the post office.
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New York
Nathalie Schenck
Babylon
L. I
Mr. Morgan
Miss Schenck
Red Cross Society
Revere Police Shakeup Sparks Heated Local Debate
The newly elected Revere Board of Selectmen dismissed Chief Milton Ray and six officers amid party conflict between Republicans and Citizens. Sergeant Irving Hill takes charge as talks begin on legality under a new ordinance barring political influence in policing. Ex-chief Ray cites no formal charges but predicts scrutiny at the next town meeting.
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Board of Selectmen of
Revere
Milton Ray
Board of Selectmen
Republicans
Citizens’ Party
William H. Nixon
Robert B. Adair
Edward A. Gibbs
John J. Shanahan
John B. Hauman
David J. Skidmore
Ray
Gibbs
Fred R. Sackett
Eugene Blackmer
Henry Simpson
Fred A. Rollins
James A. Satter
Sackett
Simpson
Satter
Rollins
Blackmer
Irving Hill
Post
Chelsea
House of Correction
Rhodes
Charles Eaton
Beachmont
Eaton
William Anderson
Chelsea Police
Peper
Republican Party
Department
Shanahan
Rim
Central House
Russell House
Victoria Hotel
Granite Manufacturers and Cutters End Two Week Strike
After an all night session the Granite Manufacturers Association and the Cutters Union reached a settlement ending a two week strike. The agreement sets a minimum 28 cents per hour, allows based on average rate to 28 to 30 cents, with a 30 cent skilled wage, weekly pay Fridays, and immediate pay for discharges. No overtime and enforcement by joint committee.
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Quincy
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
The
Cutters’ Union
Granite Cutters’ Union
Joint
Executive Committee
That Young Man Means Well Says Ma Bel’s Father
A brief exchange shows Ma Bel asserting the young man’s intellect while his father downplays him, and Ma Bel counters that he thinks a great deal of her. The Washington Star records the village dialogue.
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Mabel
Washington Star
Scott's Emulsion of COD Liver Oil with Hypophosphites
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites is praised as pure and palatable. It has long been used for coughs and colds, consumption, thin blood, and emaciation. Advertises benefits for children, stronger bones and teeth, and growth. recommends adding to milk. Sold by druggists. Bowne, Chemists, New York.
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Scott
Discharges Stir Town Officials over Political Strife
A local town clash over police department layoffs tied to party politics prompts accusations that Selectmen remove non Republican staff. The chief defends actions and cites past liquor raid records while an investigation into a missing student at Princeton unfolds.
Prominent Worcester Official Dies After Illness
Water Registrar George E. Batchelder of Worcester died at his home from heart failure linked to pneumonia. An ex representative and active Mason, he held several municipal offices and remained prominent in local affairs. He had seemed to be recovering before a rapid decline Saturday night.
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Worcester
George E. Batchelder
Masons
Washington and Old Point Comfort Royal Blue Line Tour
Eight day Boston to Washington Old Point Comfort and Richmond itinerary priced at 380 dollars includes five days at Ebbitt or Riggs and lodging at the Jefferson Stopovers in Philadelphia and New York March 24 departure with other tours in April May. Illustrated itinerary available from A J Simmons N K A 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Royal Blue Line
Boston
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Jefferson, Washington
Philadelphia
New York
A. J. Simmons
Washington Street
Pennsylvania Rail Road Tour From Boston in May
A personally conducted Boston departure on May 5 offers a round trip rail tour through Gettysburg the Blue Ridge Hagerstown Antietam Shenandoah and Luray Caverns with carriage drives and hotels included. The round trip rate is 35 dollars and itineraries will be issued by D. N. Bell tourist agent at 206 Washington Street Boston.
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Gettysburg
Luray
Washington
Blue Mountains
Hagerstown
Antietam
Shenandoah Valley
Labor unions urge city firms to hire union workers
The Wells Memorial coal teamsters and handlers urged city departments using coal to favor firms employing union men. Eight new members joined, and officers were elected including James W. Hurley president and M. Farrell vice president. The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Division formed a lecture series and eight new members joined. A Building Trades Council committee reviewed alleged municipal repairs by non division contractors, while Mayor Quincy said department heads were instructed to use the repairs division. National tobacco workers leader spoke on the ongoing strike and moral support was pledged. Delegates from several unions were omitted.
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Wells Memorial
Marlboro
A. F. of Ih
Messrs. Wailsh
Bakers
McCarthy
Bottiers
James W. Hurley
M. Farrell
L. %. Murphy
Willian J. Trainor
John Sheehan
Fd Pine
M. McCarthy
A. F
Phenix Hall
Building Trades Council
Municipal Committee
Quincy
Fischer
National Tobacco Workers
State to buy Nantasket for public beach benefit
At a Central Labor Union meeting in Marlboro on March 10 a resolution was adopted urging the state to purchase Nantasket Beach. The group cited the lack of a proper summer watering place for workers and called state ownership a blessing for the people.
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Marlboro
Central Labor Union
Nantasket
Sandbagging license idea urged by pastor at Saratoga Street Church
Rev Charles A Crane urged police commissioners to require licenses for sandbaggers in a city district system. He argued licensing can regulate and minimize sandbagging and allow public vote on the measure, framing it as a democratic form of repression.
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Saratoga Street
Charles A. Crane
Miraculous Escapes Near Crookhaven Wreck
The British steamer Oswestry capt Wilson, en route from Norfolk Virginia to Manchester, stranded in fog at Dunlough Bay. Crew members were rescued with several missing for hours, later reaching Crookhaven. Local residents acted bravely to save lives as cargo washes ashore and the vessel may soon break up.
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Crookhaven
Irc
Oswestry
Wilson
Norfolk
Newport News
Manchester
Dunlough Bay
Crookhavel
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co. Wringers and Sweepers Factory Prices
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co successor to American Wringer Co offers wringers and sweepers at factory prices. Located at 77 and 79 Franklin street and 59 Arch street with repair specialty. For inquiries call Tel. B 2.
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Metropolitan Manufacturing CO
American Wringer Co
New England
Franklin
Arch Streets
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Endless Chain
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Princeton
N. J
Patton
Richard Webster
Bowne, Chemists
Islip
N. I
Webster
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Stennecke
Washington and
Cerrocae
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U. S
Tees
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Chas. F. Riordan
New Eng. Rep
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Gen. Miles
Commonwealth
Labor News
J. J. Weiner
J. J. Callins
Henry J. Eaton
Grane
Lyon
Caleb Lyon
Barrett
Springfield
John Barrett
Mary Barrett
Pendleton Avenue
West Springfield
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover Vt
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