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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1914

Page

18

Lynn teacher dies after poison act in Cliftondale home

Esther Johnson a 28 year old Lynn grammar school teacher died after taking poison in her parents home at 7 Danforth avenue Cliftondale. She had taught at Centre street school for two years and roomed with Katherine West a Childs street teacher.

Esther Johnson Lynn Grammar School Werner G. Johnson Danforth Avenue Cliftondale Miss Johnson Centre Street Sranenar Katherine West Childs Street North Common Street Lynn

Yale crews candidate Fitzpatrick collapses with illness

WEW HAVEN Conn March 23 John B Fitzpatrick of St Paul Minn a leading Yale rowing candidate was taken seriously ill today with a nervous breakdown Some doubt exists whether he can row again this year

Wew Haven Conn John B. Fitzpatrick St. Paul Minn Yale

Waitress Margaret Murnane Takes Fatal Jump Near Longwood

Margaret Murnane, 35, a waitress of 19 Dalton Street, ended her life by jumping in front of an inward-bound train near Longwood station after illness left her unable to work since last November. She died en route to the Relief Hospital after being brought to Boston.

Margaret Murnane Dalton Street Longwood Station Boston Relief Hospital

Woman Identified at North Grove Morgue

Miss Anna Murnane identified the woman at North Grove street morgue last night. Railroad officials said the deceased had lingered near the station for days and was chased from the tracks on Friday. The Medical Examiner noted a prior illness at City Hospital last November and long unemployment. The sister who identified her and the sister’s family were both jobless and seeking work.

North Grove Street Anna Murnane Magrath City Hospital

End of Militarism Predicted by Dr. Crapsey Lecture

Dr. Algernon S. Crapsey predicts a new force will abolish militarism and rule the purse over the sword, in a lecture at Lorimer Hall as his concluding talk. He will forecast what replaces the family, which he says is already a thing of the past, and Rose Pastor Stokes discusses Woman Suffrage and Socialism tonight at Lorimer Hall.

Algernon S. Crapsey School of Social Science Lorimer Hall

Roxbury Man Dies in Lowell Exposure Incident

Dennis Horgan of Roxbury Massachusetts died in St. John's Hospital after exposure. He was found in the road in front of W. O. Martin's farm in South Billerica with frozen hands and feet. Identified before death by brothers J Horgan and Maurice Horgan.

Lowell Dennis Horgan Roxbury Boston St. John's Hospital Horgan W. O. Martin Martin’s Corner South Billerica Lowell Hospital J. Horgan Calumet Street Maurice Horgan Isabella Street

Pair Given Six Months for Drug Law Violation

Police raided 58 Porter street and found cocaine morphine opium and heroin at Hugh and Mabel Perry home. In police court Judge Parmenter convicted them of drug law violations and sentenced both to six months in the House of Correction.

Lagrange Street Hugh and Mabel Perry Porter Street Parmenter House of Correction

Oldtown Elects Republican Mayor in Three-Way Race

George P. Longley, Republican, wins Oldtown mayoralty over Democrat G. Gilmore Weld and Progressive Alfred Averill in a three-sided contest. Republicans also hold seven of ten city council seats, continuing party control after last year’s Progressive mayoral victory by Charles G. Davis.

Oldtown George P. Longley G. Gilmore Weld Alfred Averill Charles G. Davis

Williams Treatment Promises Kidney and Rheumatic Relief

An advertisement touts Williams Treatment as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and uric acid issues. It offers a free 50c bottle with the notice cutout, 10c for distribution, and a no obligation parcel post delivery to any address.

Williams D. A. Williams Dept P. O. Bidg East Hampton Conn

Women Clash Over Beacon Street Clubhouse Site

The Women s City Club debated for nearly two hours last night over where to locate their clubhouse. Representatives supported the Men s City Club building at 9 to 11 Beacon Street and a private house at 40 Beacon Street. A mail vote will decide.

Women push for city club house cleaning and socialism talk

Miss E Louise Mallock led a campaign among 800 women at a City Club event recounting a need for a thorough "house cleaning" costing about 11000 dollars for the club space at 40 Beacon Street. Rose Pastor Stokes urged study of socialism to address widespread poverty and evils, urging women to seek remedies and inviting questions.

E.’ Louise Mallock Alice H. Grady City Club Beacon Street Somerset Rose Pastor Stokes

Tribute Dinner Honors General William C. Gorgas

London March 23 The medical profession of London gave a dinner to Brigadier General William C Gorgas surgeon general of the United States army as a tribute to his work at Panama Viscount Bryce presided Lord Bryce and Lewis Harcourt helped arrange the visit to the South African mines though Harcourt could not attend

London Medical Profession of William C. Gorgas United States Army Panama Viscount Bryce of Bechmont Washington Lord Bryce Lewis Harcourt Gorgas Harcourt

Distinguished American honor event cited by global medical leaders

Notable figures including Sir Rickman Godlee Sir Francis Champneys Sir Thomas Barlow Sir Francis Ferrier Sir Havelock Charles Sir William Osler Sir Clifford Allbutt and military and church leaders attend a ceremony praising General Gorgas and President Roosevelt. Ambassador Walter Page and John Griffiths speak on U.S. Congress cooperation as Gorgas and Osler prepare to receive Oxford Doctor of Medicine degrees.

Rickman Godlee Royal College of Surgeons Francis H. Champneys Royal College of Medicine Thomas Barlow Royal College of Physicians Francis Ferrier Medical Society Havelock Charles Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene William Osler Regius Oxford Clifford Allbutt Cambridge Arthur Congress Gorgas

De Luxe Book Trial Highlights Adrienne Wenness Appearance

Miss Adrienne Wenness of Brooklyn drew attention in the de luxe book trial in Superior Criminal Court, not for testimony but her appearance and responses to Assistant District Attorney McIsaac. Witnesses described deliveries of deluxe books, high prices paid, and a complex web of rare Roosevelt, British Poets, Oscar Wilde, and Scott editions tied to Glen Farmer and others.

Adrienne Wenness Brooklyn N. Y Superior Criminal Court Chase Miss Wenness McIsaac Marion W. Preston Weston Glen Farmer Farmer Roosevelt Boston Colonel Huntly Oscar Wilde Scott Wilde Powers Aftenoon

Witness Miss Wenness testifies in deluxe book case

Miss Wenness, secretary of the Anglo American Authors Association, testifies on witness stand about deluxe books and spiritual healing volumes. She recalls Glen Farmer and Samuel Rosenfield in 1907 transactions but later says her memory is unclear on many details. The dispute centers on book sales and post out letters tied to the New York office.

Harry A. Barber United States Post Office Gaby Delys Miss Wenness Glen Farmer James Powers Samuel Rosenfield McIsaac New York Anglo-American Authors’ Association Corporation Glen F. Farmer

Chelsea Man Charged With Drugging Woman

George A. Hill 21 of 287 Broadway Chelsea faced charges for drugging Mrs Caroline O Keefe on Marginal street with tincture of can tharides in wine and an overdose that endangered her life. He was held in 2500 bonds by Judge Bosson and jailed on Charles street in default. The Frost Hospital said the woman would probably recover.

Caroline O’keefe Marginal Street Chelsea George A. Hill Broadway Bosson Charles Street Frost Hospital

HamptonDodging Poultry Causes Water Fear Chaos

South Hampton New Hampshire March 23 Hundreds of hens dash about in terror of water and exhibit hydrophobia symptoms, frightening residents and hampering the search for the mad dog blamed for their condition.

South Hampton N.H

Pursuit of Wild Poultry Manic Dog Moves Across States

A dog once from Amesbury Massachusetts, wearing a Woburn license, roams north damaging poultry. Farmers armed with old era weapons chase it across farms in Amesbury and New Hampshire as hundreds of hens are bitten or injured. George Christopher suffers facial bites and undergoes Pasteur treatment.

Gervins Pasteur Amesbury Mass Woburn James E. Watkins George Christopher Fern Avenue Christopher New Hampshire Massachusetts W. Paige Stickney Mr. Burr

Amesbury Man Robbed In Daring Street Attack

George Adam, an estate employee, was assaulted by three men on Whitehall road near Lake Gardner. He regained consciousness at a neighbor’s home and reported cash missing. Police and volunteers scour the area, believing the trio will be caught soon.

Amesbury George Adam John J. Mason Whitehall Road Lake Gardner T. N. Roche George H. Elkins Adam

Veteran Navy Officer James Parker Dies in New Jersey

James Parker former lieutenant commander and veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars died at his Perth Amboy home in his 87th year He was said to be the oldest living graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served in two wars.

Perth Amboy N. J James Parker United States Navy United States Naval Academy

Prayer of Peace for Warship Oklahoma Is Launched

The superdreadnought Oklahoma, newest and most powerful US Navy addition, was launched at Camden New Jersey. Miss Lorena Jane Cruce daughter of Oklahoma's governor named the ship as Bishop E G Ross offered a prayer dedicating it to peace and Christian mission.

Philadelphia Oklahoma New York Shipbuilding Company Camden N. J Lorena Jane Cruce E. E. Ross Muskogee Okla

Oklahoma Battleship Launch Vows Hopeful Christian Spirit

Mrs Reynold Hall chairs a Ships Sponsors Society event as Miss Cruce christens the battleship Oklahoma with champagne in Delaware river rites. Senators Owen and Gore speak on the consecration while Secretary Daniels hails the ship as a symbol of national Christian spirit. Governors Tener Glynn and Baldwin attend.

Reynold Hall Miss Cruce Oklahoma Delaware River Owen Gore Daniels Navy Tener Pennsylvania Glynn New York Baldwin Connecticut

Broken Heart Verdict Mooted in Superior Court

Miss Margaret Clarke seeks a new trial after a $300 verdict in her heart balm case against organ repairer Henry J. Woodberry. She contends the sum is insufficient for her claimed $30,000 damages and asks the court to set aside the verdict.

Margaret Clarke Henry J. Woodberry

Donnelly Sentenced Six Months for Larceny in Watertown

Hugh J. Donnelly 28 of 41 Arsenal Street Watertown, formerly a shipping clerk for Aetna Mills, was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction by Judge Luce at the Waltham District Court for larceny of woolen goods from the Aetna Company. He appealed and was held on bond for the Superior Court. Woolen goods manufactured in the factory were reportedly found where he had hidden them after stealing them from the mills.

Hugh J. Donnelly Arsenal Street Watertown Aetna Mills House of Correction Luce Waltham District Aetna Company

Consumed at Wayfarers Lodge Charles Park Dies at 50

Charles Park aged 50 without a home died of consumption at the Hawkins street Wayfarers Lodge yesterday. Authorities had cared for him three days and prepared to send him to an institution for treatment. The body lies at the North Grove street morgue.

Charles Park Hawkins Street Wayfarers Park North Grove Street

New York Orders Vaccination for West Side Residents

Health officials issue a compulsory vaccination order affecting hundreds of New Yorkers on Central Park West. Tenants, market and department store workers, a drug store staff, and a theatre crew must be vaccinated due to exposure to Mrs. Alice Oldham of Jacksonville who was confirmed with smallpox. A steamer crew between New York and Jacksonville is also to be vaccinated before reentry.

New York S. S. Goldwater Central Park West Upper West Side Here Jacksonville Fla Alice Oldham Oldham Health Department

You All Know Him Michael F. Maloney Joins Continental

Michael F. Maloney a veteran Boston clothing salesman is welcomed at the Continental Clothing House Washington Street corner Boylston Street after leaving eight years with a rival. He belongs to Jamaica Plain Council 120 Knights of Columbus Saint Alphonsus Association Roxbury and the Holy Name Society. He invites friends to visit the store and see the extended stock of fine clothes.

Michael F. Maloney Boston Continental Clothing House Washington Street Boylston Street Maloney Continental Jamaica Plain Council 120 Knights of Columbus Saint Alphonsus Association Roxbury Holy Name Society

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