Whirled to Death on Shaft at Somerville Plant
Elmer E. Jackson 49, a long time employee at the New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company, was killed when caught in a fast turning shaft while repairing shafting on a ladder. He lived at 8 Munroe Street Somerville and had worked for the company 12 years after leaving North Packing and Provision. Jackson, born in China Me, died instantly as the shafting revolved at high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Jackson
New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company
Somerville
Jackson
North Packing & Provision Company
Munroe Street
Tse
China
Cut Throat Case in Bangor and Beverly
Jed Palmer a traveling vender of spectacles from Beverly Massachusetts cut his throat with a pocket knife today at his father in law John Mulligan’s home in Bangor Maine. He died minutes later. Palmers widow and a few relatives live in Beverly. The Beverly report notes a single Frea Palmer, a machinist, formerly of Salem, moving to Bridge Street Salem two years ago. it is unclear if he became a spectacle vender.
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Bangor
Jed Palmer
Beverly
Mass
John Mulligan
Main Street
Palmer
Frea Palmer
Bridge Street
Salem
Former Harvard Classmate Found Dead After Suicide
The Medical Examiner reported a man at the American House died by his own hand. He was identified as Joshua M. Kargan, longtime German professor at Roxbury Latin School, who had registered as J. M. Schmidt at the hotel in New York. A .38 revolver lay on his chest.
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Magrath
Harvard
Joshua M. Kargan
Trowbridge Street
Cambridge
Roxbury Latin School
Kargan
J. M. Schmidt
New York
To Lose Money If He Marries Will Dictates He Remain Unmarried
Edward Bernier of Webster inherits his wife estate income valued at 4800 dollars under a will filed March 26. He must stay unmarried and prove he will provide a home for her children while they remain unmarried. if he marries the funds go to the children.
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Webster
Edward Bernier
Daniels Breaks Another World Record in 220-Yard Swim
C M Daniels of New York shattered the world record for 220 yards at the Hast Liberty Aquatic Club in Pittsburg during a national championship under the American Athletic Union. He cut three seconds from the previous world mark and beat the best American time by seven seconds, finishing in 2 minutes 25 2-6 seconds. The night featured two national events.
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Pittsburg
C. M. Daniels
New York
Hast Liberty Aquatic Club
American Athletic Union
Daniels
Kieran
Australia
America
Jimmy Walsh Fights Tonight at Philadelphia Card
Jimmy Walsh meets Young Pierce at the National A C of Philadelphia tonight in a notable boxing bout. Pierce challenges Walsh in a local arena event backed by the Philadelphia athletic club and supporters.
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Jimmy Walsh
Young Pierce
National A. C
Philadelphia
Underdog Brockton Beats Providence 5 4
In a close matchup Brockton defeats Providence 5 to 4 citing late strikes and strong pitching. New Bedford routed Trail River 8 to 3 behind a balanced offensive attack and solid defense.
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Brockton
Providence
New Bedford
Trail River
Canada to Offer Warships to Britain in War Aid
Ottawa reports indicate Canada may provide one or two Dreadnought type battleships to Great Britain as national assistance. Government and MPs received numerous messages of approval urging a substantial gift aligned with Canada’s status as a major self governing dominion. Strong public sentiment cites national self respect and Britain’s fleet costs.
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Ottawa
Ont
Great Britain
Canada
Dominion
Son charged with murder in Brattleboro death
Brattleboro Vermont authorities charged George Masivoski of Holyoke Massachusetts with the murder of Muatsyin Masivoski. The arraigned defendant pled not guilty in Municipal Court and the case was continued to April 9.
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Bratleboro
Muatsyin Masivoski
George Masivyoski
Holyoke
Mass
Kept Their Wedding a Secret One Day
Lynn March 26. Miss Winnefred FE. Tales daughter of William H. Fales of 34 Pinkham street did not wish the fact of her marriage to Clarence E. Maher of Milltown NB to leak out until next June but the secret wedding on Wednesday last became known to friends today and brought them many congratulations.
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Lynn
Winnefred FE. Tales
William H. Fales
Pinkham Street
Clarence E. Maher
Milltown
N. B
Wife to Say Farewell Before Auburn Executions
Mrs. Mary Farmer, sentenced to be electrocuted for murder, will meet her husband James D. Farmer, who is also to be executed for complicity, in Albany before the Auburn prison execution next Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Mary Farmer
Auburn Prison
Sarah Brennan
James D. Farmer
F Gray Co. Sells Fine Suits at Deep Discount
F Gray Co. offers 1000 spring suits in worsteds and serges at deep cuts. Styles include tan olive gray and blue, with silk lining. Regular price $25.60, now $9.80 at Washington and Hanover streets.
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Gray
Washington
Hanover
Gray CO
Washington and
Hanover Sts
F. Gray CO
Hanover Streets
Poison inquiry clouds Masivoski death in Brattleboro
County Attorney Williams awaits a medical report from Dr. B H Stone of Burlington on traces of poison in vital organs. Missing are Frank Mulocaski and Masivoski's wife. If poison is proven, murder charges against George Masivoski may be dropped. Masivoski arrived from Holyoke last Sunday and stood by his father’s death. He denies knowing the death cause beyond his mother’s alleged medicine. Mrs Masivoski came from Poland with Frank Malc enski two weeks ago and remained in Brattleboro until the day before Masivoski’s death. The elder Masivoski reportedly sent $4000 of earnings to his wife, invested in Polish farms.
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Charles T. Williams
B. H. Stone
Burlington
Frank Mulocaski
Masivoski
George Masivoski
Holyoke
Masiroski
Poland
Frank Malcenski
Brattleboro
Martin Gately
Gately
Tim Jordan Trials Shadow Batting in Brooklyn
The report notes Tim Jordan of Brooklyn attempting shadow batting inspired by punch fighters. His initial trial drew predictions he would fail to qualify, described as pulpy in the gray matter of the test.
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Tim Jordan
Brooklyn
Bowling Standings at Miah Murray's Palace
Standings show Walsh with S92 across Walsh Clancy and 875 for Connors Walsh. Taylor Walsh 68. Christopher O Rr iey 559. Galway Holmes 57. Christopher Clark 852. Clark Cook 850. Connors O Brien 47. Poehler Armstrong 846. Adridd ge Walsh 45. High single bowler Cook Brockton with 148. Finals set for Monday evening March 29.
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Miah Murray
Washington Street
Walsh
Clancy
Connors
Taylor
Christopher
O'Rriey
Galway
Holmes
Clark
Cook
O Brien
Poehler
Armstrong
Adridge
Brockton
Kidney Tonic Mix for Back Pain and Urinary Symptoms
Public notice describes a home remedy using Buchu extract Murax compound and gin to relieve back ache and urinary changes. It warns kidney trouble requires prompt attention to avoid Brights disease or diabetes and explains kidneys filter waste from blood. The text claims the mix cleanses kidneys and should be continued until symptoms vanish.
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Bright
Two Veteran Fire Fighters Retired After Illness
Orders from fire headquarters retire Captains Michael C. Leonard of Ladder 28 and Mortimer Cronine of Ladder 17 on disability. Both men, long serving veterans, have been confined to home for months. Cronin joined in 188 and became captain in 1906. Leonard joined in 188 and became captain in 1897.
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Michael C. Leonard
Ladder 28
Mortimer Cronine
Ladder 17
Department
Cronin
Ladder
Leonard
Company of Engineer
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