Clubman Terminal Illness Amid Trust Fund Turmoil
John Oakes Shaw Jr. lies between life and death at 246 Marlboro Street as courts address alleged embezzlement from 40 to 50 estates Shaw managed. Trusteeships totaled three to four million dollars with funds reportedly mixed, and witnesses, including Rev. Winslow, seek court action to uncover missing bonds and securities. Sydney Singer, conservator, says many estates may be affected while Shaw’s health worsens and investigators assess losses. G. U. Crocker questions impact on the United States Hotel Company where Shaw served as president.
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John Oakes Shaw, Jr
Boston
Marlboro Street
John Oakes Shaw
Lemuel Shaw
Shaw
William C. Winslow
Equity
Sydney
K. Singer
Post
United States Hotel Company
Bathing Cologne Bottles by S. S. Pierce Co
S. S. Pierce Co offers wicker covered bathing cologne bottles. Neroli cologne comes in squat bottles. Prices shown: four wicker covered bottles for 1.50 dollars and single wicker covered bottle for 1.00 dollar with neroli option at 1.00.
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S.S. Pierce CO
Historic Boston and Brookline Transit Notes
A fragment listing fares and locations: Doz. 17.00 11.00 for Tremont and Beacon Streets near Copley Square and Coolidge Corner in Boston and Brookline.
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Doz
Tremont and
Beacon Sts
Copley Square
Coolidge Corner
Poultry Store AdHeadline and Short Entry
Egg prices and poultry store ad copy appear in this compact grocery notice. Readable items include store name and pricing hints for eggs and related poultry products.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity fair weekend winds
Washington reports a forecast for Boston and surrounding areas calling for fair weather Friday and Saturday. Stronger northwest winds expected as a continuation of the New England and Eastern New York outlook.
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Boston and Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Temperature log at Thompson's Spa on Washington Street
Yesterday a thermometer reading at Thompson's Spa, 219 Washington Street, shows temperatures such as 87 and 41 with scattered readings around 37 to 42. The entry notes a comparison to the same day a year ago.
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St. Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Spa
Paterson Man Credits Father John’s Medicine for Weight Gain
John McGrehan of Paterson New Jersey declares he has gained 25 pounds after using Father John’s Medicine. The claim highlights a personal health improvement linked to the product.
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Father John
John McGrehan
Paterson, N. J
Duke of Abruzzi Engagement With Elkins Fades
Washington reports indicate the engagement between the Duke of Abruzzi and Miss Katherine H. Elkins may not proceed. Italian laws and royal rules hinder a prince marrying a commoner, and a $100000 yearly settlement was proposed to preserve rank. Observers doubt the match will be announced, though final word remains uncertain.
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Washington
Royal House of Savoy
Rome
Turin
New Plan for Playgrounds in Boston Outlined by School Committee
Dr. Thomas F. Harrington presented a comprehensive playground scheme for Boston schools urging 28 schoolyards under supervision with trained play teachers and athletic instructors for high school boys. The plan aligns with a Legislature act permitting a $50 000 city loan for maintenance and expansions. Joseph Lee and others criticized fair spending, noting Charlestown provisions as inadequate.
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Boston
Thomas F. Harrington
Joseph Lee
Father Scannell
Cathedral
Harrington
Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association
Episcopal Church
Park Department
Dr. Harrington
Do You Wake Up Wights Coughing
Lung Kuro promises fast relief from persistent coughing with a quick action formula. This health note highlights a remedy claimed to ease night coughs and support better sleep.
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Kuro
President McCullough faces trial over Suffolk Contracting ties
President Leo McCullough of the Common Council is tried before fellow members on charges from the Finance Commission regarding his connections with Suffolk Contracting Company. Councilman Crocker proposed a seven member self investigation panel and McCullough urged resigning as council president amid a combative near hour long speech.
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Leo McCullough
The
Common Council
Finance Commission
Suffolk Contracting Company
Crocker
Ward 11
George A. Crocker
McCuljiough
McCullough
Fifield Tool Company Plant Wiped Out by Fire
The Fifield Tool Company plant in Lowell was destroyed by a fire early today. The one story wood structure housed lathes and machinery and was reported to be a total loss with about 400000 dollars in damage. The blaze spread to nearby homes in the High lands district, destroying one house and damaging two others owned by Charles J. Glidden. Officials warned residents to evacuate as winds carried sparks, and the factory’s owner George W. Fifield said about 60000 tons of machinery were involved in the loss.
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Lowell
Fifield Tool Company
Highlands
Charles J. Glidden
Automobilist
Fifield Works
Fifield
George W. Fifield
Big Fire Destroys Washington Lumber Yard and Homes
A midnight blaze in Washington destroys Essenger Bros. lumber yard the grand stand of the Washington American League club and about 20 nearby residences near Seventh and US streets northwest. Fire not under control with losses around 500000 dollars.
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Washington
Essenger Bros
Washington American League Baseball Club
Seventh
US Streets
Thief Captured Inside Medford Store
In Medford on Main street a strong man, 44 year old A S Knapp, spotted a robber inside a locked variety store and grappled with him. A fierce struggle followed as the young thief, about 21, fought free and fled down Main street, pursued by the store owner.
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Medford
A.S. Knapp
Knapp
Main Street
State head may die in hours as patient remains comatose
A hospital crisis centers on the state head whose life hangs in the balance after a severe medical event. Doctors at the state medical center said the patient showed no change this morning and remained unconscious.
Governor Guild Fights Critical Illness at Night
The Massachusetts governor, William Guild, remained in critical condition this morning with doctors hopeful but cautious. Reporters and officials gathered outside his Boston home as medical staff warned of possible rapid changes, while supporters waited for a dawn update.
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Governor Guild
United States Senate
Boston
Marlboro and
Clarendon Streets
Marlboro Street
Miss Farrar Gifts 325 Books to Melrose School
At Horace Mann School in Melrose 325 books were given to scholars as a souvenir of Geraldine Farrar's January visit. The books arrived Feb 28, Farrar's 26th birthday, with a telegram of greeting from New York. Kate Douglas Wiggin earlier donated 14 volumes, aided by Miss M H Dehon of New York.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin
M. H. Dehon
New York City
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G. U. Crocker
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Brookline
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Creere
Renee
Miss Elkins
Duke
Farrar
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