Cyrus Small Funeral Honors Boston Police Force
Fifty four uniformed officers formed guard of honor on Halford Street for the funeral procession of Cyrus Small former Boston police superintendent. Deputy Superintendent Burrill delegated command to captains and lieutenants as the casket left the darkened house, with church service led by Rev W H Allbright and remarks by Rev Edward Everett Hale. The procession proceeded to Forest Hills after Grove Hall salutes, then the force returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halford Street
Flower of
Boston
Cyrus Small
Forest Hills
Burrill
Hurley
Curran
Boynton
Libby
Simmons
Police Department
Martin
Clark
Whiting
Eldredge
Pierce
Cain
Donovan
Gaskin
Irish
Tom Brown
Brown
Hemmenway
Leggett
Glidden
Department
Thomas Ryan
W. H. Allbright
Edward Everett Hale
Grove Hall
Lowell Council Deadlock Remains Unbroken in Supreme Court Ruling
The Lowell Common Council deadlock over electing a president is upheld after Supreme Court Justice Knowlton rules John E. Sullivan was not legally elected on February 5. The council split twelve Democrats and twelve Republicans, with repeated votes failing to break the tie. A ballot misread prompted controversy, leading to the Attorney General advising the case be brought to the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Sullivan
Fred Sanborn
Oliver
Sanborn
Supreme Court
American Wringer Co. Repair and Mail Orders
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers, triangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers with repairs offered for all kinds. Orders by mail are promptly attended to. Telephone number Gall Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
Telephone
Gall
Tremont
Free Medical Services for All Diseases Offered
The Dewey Medical Co. at 74 Boylston Street offers free medical examinations and treatments for all diseases. Hours are 9 to 1, 2 to 5, and 6 to 2? p.m. with Sunday hours 10 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
Pillsbury Offered Superior Court Vacancy by Governor
Governor Greenhalge offered former Attorney General Albert E. Pillsbury of Boston the vacant Superior Court judgeship created by the death of Judge Aldrich. Pillsbury has not confirmed and Greenhalge has not finalised a decision. Pillsbury’s acceptance remains uncertain though the offer is reported as very probable not to be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
Superior Court
Aldrich
Albert E. Pillsbury
Boston
Pillsbury
Queen Victoria Proves Patent Medicines Cure Illness Says Officials
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy praising its use by Queen Victoria and other crowned heads. It features testimonials including Mrs. Charles H. Heaton of Montpelier Vermont who credits the cure to Nervara after a bout with La Grippe. The copy invites readers to consult Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
England
Greene
Dr. Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Pillsbury Nominated for Governor Bench or Council Seat
The Governor named Pillsbury for a top post, a move applauded as graceful. Pillsbury’s convention speech transformed opinion of him, suggesting a future as a leading party candidate and highlighting his ambition for justice naming power. If he accepts, the nomination goes to the council today. otherwise the appointment delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
State House
Mr. Pillsbury
Hart
Pillsbury
Greenhalge
Music Hall
Woman Jumped From Window In Albany Street Tragedy
Maggie Smith aged 32 of 21 Albany Street died after leaping from a four story window of a hotel named HepTheme yesterday afternoon. She suffered severe internal injuries and a broken right arm and was taken to Emergency Hospital where she died at 6 17 PM. Police say she had consumed liquor for several days and had threatened to jump earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Smith
Albany Street
Maggie
Bicycle stolen from club house on Appleton street
Edward F. Eagles of No 7 Columbus Avenue reported his new Waverly bicycle No 14990 was left in front of a club house on Appleton Street last evening and was stolen when he returned a few moments later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Eagles
Columbus Avenue
Appleton Street
Shurtleff case awards fees and monthly support
In Suffolk Probate Court Judge Grant ordered Mrs Grace L W Shurtleff to receive $30 for counsel fees and a monthly allowance of $17 from Dr F C Shurtleff in the separate support suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Suffolk
Grace L. W. Shurtleff
F. C. Shurtleff
Board of Trade Reports on Biennial Election Bill
The State Board of Trade met at the Quincey House to hear the Dodge report on legislative amendments. Dodge said the House passed the biennial election bill 165 to 59 with Senate approval. labor unions vow to oppose popular submission next year. A dock and wharf study bill proposes a three member commission to inspect Boston Harbor ownership options.
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State Board of Trade
Quincey House
Dodge
Newburyport
House
Senate
Boston
Boston Harbor
Trial of George E Warring Deliberations Continue
In Superior Criminal Court Chief Justice Mason ordered by adjournment that the jury remain in deliberation in the case of George E Warring. Warring of K street South Boston faced charges of larceny involving a certificate for 350 shares of Bay State Gas Company stock owned by Curtis Motley and Co where he worked as a clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Mason
George E. Warring
Warring
K Street
South
Boston
Bay State Gas Company
Curtis, Motley & Co
Boston Aldermen Hold Hearing on Elevated Railway Tracks
The Boston Board of Aldermen held a special session to hear the petition of the Boston elevated railway to lay tracks on Huntington avenue. Only one remonstrant appeared, Dr. Benjamin F. Campbell, arguing against the project citing property value and necessity concerns. Another hearing was scheduled for April 3 at 3 o'clock.
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Board of Aldermen
Boston Elevated Railway
Huntington Avenue
Bailey
Alderman Lee
Sanford
Benjamin F. Campbell
Washington G. Benedict
John A. Emery
Jane Avery
Mary E. Dobson
Albert Geiger
B. Schlesinger
J. Albert Walker
J. E. Niles
Benjamin Fitch
Jesse L. Nason
Caroline Hastings
L. M. Myerson
L. H. Rosencrans
Adam Warnock
B. F. Campbell
E. December
John L. Harris
Longwood Avenue
Brookline
Boston
Arlington Bank Cashier A E Butler Faces Personal Crisis
Lawrence reports on March 20 that A E Butler cashier of Arlington National Bank and an Alderman attempted self harm. Details incomplete as the incident unfolds with local officials and medical staff responding.
Butler Dies After Shooting Himself in Morning
The man, identified as Mr. Butler, shot himself this morning and died this afternoon after recent illness with grip. Since returning to work, he appeared mentally distressed according to observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Funeral for M Evelyn Shaw Ingersoll at Cedar Grove Cemetery
The mortal remains of M. Evelyn Shaw Ingersoll were laid to rest yesterday at Cedar Grove Cemetery after funeral services at 73 Chandler Street. Rev Minot J. Savage led the service with two vocal selections by Joseph White and a large attendance of relatives, friends, and members of the New England Woman's Press Association offering flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Evelyn Shaw Ingersoll
Cedar Grove
Chandler Street
Minot J. Savage
Joseph White
Mary Shaw
New England Woman’s Press Association
Paine Furniture Offers Oak Chamber Set Under $20
The Paine Furniture Company presents a fine oak chamber set priced at $19, meeting a long-standing design goal of buyers and designers seeking affordable quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Company
Hood's Sarsaparilla Tops Blood Purifier Market Says Store Owner
Edward Ellingwood of Lowell MA runs the citys busiest drug store and praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only reliable blood purifier. He notes rising annual sales and that customers who try new medicines still return to Hood's, insisting they will stick with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood's Sarsapartilla: The Only True Blood Purifier
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsapartilla as the sole blood purifier. It claims to stimulate appetite and build strength, presenting itself as the best spring medicine in the public eye currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
American Made Costumes Open New Ladies Outfit
P F Bonney opens a new 516 Washington street ladies outfitting shop with two floors. The first floor features gowns and outer garments in a bright, modern showroom. The second floor houses children’s wear and the firm’s bookkeeping run by Bonney’s sons and F K White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Bonney
Washington Street
Bonney
F. K. White
A. P. Bonney
Harvard
White
Deutsch
Eton
Weather News Wobbles As Storm Heads Out to Sea
A powerful storm rumored to hit New England altered course near the Carolinas and moved out to sea by midnight. The weather offices forecast cloudy skies and cold winds for today with unsettled conditions lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Carolinas
Constable Defeats Damages Claim in Abuse of Civil Process Verdict
In the fourth session of the Superior Court Judge Hammond presiding a jury returned a verdict of 3000 for John F Wood against Daniel A Putnam for abuse of civil process. Wood formerly ran the Boston Daily Sevening Telegram and claimed 10000 damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Hammond
John F. Wood
Daniel A. Putnam
Boston
Sevening Telegram
Spanish Steamer Carpio Reported Lost Near Seville
Despatch from Seville says the Spanish steamer Carpio sailing from London to Seville on February 27 is believed to be lost in recent heavy gales. It is feared all crew members perished.
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London
Seville
Carpio
Coastal Dispatches From Boston Harbor Fleet Movements And Losses
Boston reporters recount tug and steamer reassignments among the Boston Towboat Company fleet including Mercury Kate Jones Vim Elsie and Atlas plus new captainships. Gloucester yacht Madcap changes hands and ships D A Wilson Orpheus Minerva navigate fishing and wrecking updates with grounded vessels Mary A Hall and B H Jones tracked near Provincetown and Baker’s Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garlich
Boston
Mercury
Elihu Thomson
Henderson
Kate Jones
Jones
Eddie Evans
William Sprague
Dolan
Vim
Degan
Elsie
William Kemp
D. A. Wilson
Beverly
St. Jacques
N. F
Gloucester
Newfoundland
Orpheus
Minerva
Port Antonio
Jam
Brookline
E. B. Harvey
EF. P. Underhill
John Underhill
A. W. Preston
B. M. Berlins
S. H. Gaitskill
Scott
New London
Mary A. Hall
Hall
D. A. Small
Provincetown
Highland Light
Florence
Haley & Appleton
Louis Osborn
Lockwood’s
Robert S. Bradley
Simpson
Marguerite
Burnham’s
Orion
New York
Vale
Gibara
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Walters
Warren Line
Sachem
Liverpool
W. Long
N. Lat
Boston Light
B. H. Jones
Bessie Brown
Philadelphia
Marcus Hook
C. W. Morse
B. Haven Jones
Yale
Salem
Baker’s Island
H. Harris & Co
Centennial
S. Smith
Henry C. Winship
A. Ganon
Herbert E
E. S. Sparrow
Sullivan Lawin
E. P. Carver
Dominion Atlantic publishes season timetable and pocket calendar
The Dominion Atlantic railroad released its season timetable and a compact pocket calendar highlighting Nova Scotia vacations. Canadian Pacific reports March week two earnings at 271000 dollars, down from the prior week. Western railroads buzz over upcoming Boston conventions and potential conflict. Hingham street railway poles laid Tuesday. St Louis union depot lures trains as Missouri Kansas Texas joins the arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Atlantic Railroad
Provinces
Nova Scotia
Canadian Pacific
Boston
Hingham Street Road
Union
St. Louis
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Road
Banks of Boston Figures on March 5 Loans and Deposits
Fifty five national banks in Boston reported on March 5 total loans and discounts of 146.152 million dollars. The lawful money reserve stood at 15.6 million, gold at 8.855 million, and individual deposits at 101.44 million. The average reserve was 20.3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Mass
Funeral of Mrs Marcella D Roberts Held at Berkeley Temple
The funeral for Mrs Marcella D Roberts matron of the Boston Industrial Home was held at Berkeley Temple after the body lay in state at the home chapel. A large gathering including Senator S S Blanchard and Brimmer School teachers attended and floral tributes from employees and the Roberts family filled the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella D. Roberts
Boston
Berkeley Temple
S. S. Blanchard
William Bradley
H. J. Darling
the Home
Brimmer School
Quincy B. Dickerman
J. Jefferson Coolidge
R. C. Hooper
Messrs
George and
Edward Hamlin
M. R. Deming
S. H. Sanford
Fishkill-on-the- Hudson
N. Y
George P. Roberts
Orange
N. J
Charles H. Roberts
T. D. Roberts
Bethany Mission
Monday Evening Club
J. A. McElwain
Charles A. Dickinson
R. B. Tobey
E. Humphrey Allen
Marie Kayla Stone
W. S. Kelsey
Jonathan A. Lane
Matthew Cheney
Albert Gay
R. F. True
New England Evangelistic Association
Elmer E. Slocumb
Clark
Beachmont
E. C. Lawrence
Welcome Home
Albany
L. A. Skinner
Shawmut Avenue
M. R. Charpoit
Massachusetts
Longwood
Stepha D. Smith
The
Associated Charities
Herbert D. Boyd
Industrial
Frederick M. Briggs
Roxbury Charitable Society
Marcelline
Society For
Albert Arnold
Clark Street
Messrs. Elliot, Spector and
Mojiley
Arrested man linked to Highland district burglaries
Police tie Henry Wheeler to a recent spate of Highland district apartment burglaries. A new break in at 365 Quincy Street, Burdick residence, saw false keys used to enter between 3 and 4 PM. Silverware and jewelry valued at around $200 were stolen, suggesting an organized gang with Wheeler possibly a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wheeler
Highland District
Henry S. Burdick
Quincy Street
Wheeler
Injured People's Temple Sign Arrests Fined
Frank O. Sullivan and Cornelius Gal vin were fined ten dollars each in Municipal Criminal Court by Judge Hardy for malicious injury to a cloth sign at the People's Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Sullivan
Cornelius Galvin
People’s Temple
Municipal Criminal Court
Hardy
Obituary notices list multiple bereavements across Boston area
Deaths announce Margaret Bent in East Boston at 78, Alva Bowen in Boston Highlands at 45, Mrs Eugene A. Lewis in Revere at 74, Mrs Mary Penniman in South Braintree at 184 years 23 days, and Mary Zoller in Newton at March 17. Names and ages are given for each deceased.
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Bent
East Boston
Margaret Boole
Jamess
Bowen
Boston Highlands
Alva “Hl
Lewis
Revere
Eugene A. Lewis
Penniman
South Braintree
Mary Penniman
Zoller
Newton
Mary
George Hl, Zoller
Ripani Tabule Aids Digestion After Meals
A Bright Eye signals health and alertness and is linked to digestion. The text notes that digestion largely determines eye condition and recommends Ripani Tabule after meals as artificial help for adults.
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Augustine Thompson
Moxie Nerve Food
Tremont ST
Masonic Temple
Police Guard of Honor
Lowell Council
Knowlton
Queen Victoria
A. E. Pillsbury
Mrs. Shurtleff
Board OF Trade
Quincy House
Pond’s Extract Company
Fifth Ave
Aldermanic
Huntington Ave
Lawrence Gashier
Albert E. Butler
Evelyn Shaw Ingersoll
Storm
Axminster
Trapani
Banks OF Boston
Auf
Hodges Fiber Carpet Co
Essex St
Chauncy
Read, Estate
Lexington
the Post
Bridgham
Devonshire St
Roxbury
Christan
Cedar St
P. Dyer & Son
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