Linehan Calls A Outrage Sparks Alderman Row
A near clash at the city board ends as Acting Mayor Draper calms Alderman Linehan after he is ruled out of order over an inquiry into prisoner handling on Charles Street. Linehan protests and motions to adjourn, while debate over clerks’ expenses totaling 12700 is noted after the meeting.
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Board of Aldermen
Draper
Linehan
Bromberg
Alderman Linehan
Alderman Bromberg
Board
Charles Street
Alderman Whelton
Grand Jury
Kneeland
Superior
Supreme Court
M Fadden Takes Day Patrol Post in Wakefield
Wakefield March 28 Officer James A McFadden has accepted the day patrolman position and will serve as health officer. The vacancy followed William H McCausland’s resignation. The Board of Health and Selectmen discussed the appointment and expect it to be approved at the Thursday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
James A. McFadden
William H. McCausland
Board of Health
Thirty Sought Job as Wakefield High Janitor
Wakefield March 28 Superintendent J H Caffrey and the school committee chose Nathaniel Hines of Oak Street Greenwood from 30 applicants to be janitor of Wakefield High School. Harvey G Brockbank becomes chief of police.
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Wakefield
J. H. Caffrey
Montague and
A. H. Thayer
Nathaniel Hines
Oak Street
Greenwood
Harvey G. Brockbank
Constipation Cure Promised With Free Coupon Offer
A brief ad promises an easy constipation cure with a free coupon offer. The notice emphasizes relief and a no cost sample, inviting readers to clip and redeem the coupon for immediate trial.
Mahogany Furnishings with Upholstery and Mirror List
Colonial era items include a mahogany rocker with low seat and hair upholstery priced 8.00 a corner chair with inlaid back 11.00 a colonial mirror in heavy mahogany frame 13.00 and a mahogany brass bed with extension foot and bright finish 9.50. Local listing notes ornate woodwork and dated design features across the pieces.
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Peter Sare Seey
Ining Sams Kadaw Archaea Ki
Roc Bee
Bisane
Dewey and
Pretty Waitress Acquitted In Larceny Case Amid Feud
Margaret Ibbitson, a Boston waitress, was cleared by Judge Wentworth of stealing two cups and saucers a pepper shaker seven napkins and four spoons from Meadowbrook Farm Huntington avenue. She plans to sue accuser James F. Rollins for illegal prosecution seeking 2000 in damages. The trial revealed a feud triggered by alleged insult to her attire and a toothache episode.
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James F. Rollins
Margaret Ibbitson
Wentworth
Meadowbrook Farm
Huntington Avenue
Ibbitson
Rollins
James H. Vahey
Bowman
Columbus Avenue
Board of Health
Pretty Margaret
Ridlon
Lang
Boston
Margaret A. Ibbitson
Blizzard
Knox declares railroad rate bill unconstitutional in Senate
Senator Knox in his first Senate speech calls the railroad rate bill unconstitutional. He argues that a law based on the commission's final orders would be unconstitutional, citing cases submitted to the Senate by participating senators.
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Washington
Knox
Senate
Lawmakers Debate Constitutionality and Rail Control in Indian Affairs
Mr. Knox argues constitutional issues in the House bill and the Bailey amendment on temporary injunctions. Senator Tillman warns railroads dominate coal supplies and urges government purchase of Indian Territory lands. He cautions on further coal strikes affecting tens of millions. Senator Spooner calls for restrictions on selling or leasing Indian Territory lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Knox
Bailey
United States
Tillman
South Carolina
Indian Territory
Bethere
Spooner
Song Recital by Carl Sobieski’s Pupils at Huntington Hall
Carl Sobieski led a student concert at Huntington Hall with contralto Gertrude Hanrahan and soprano Jennie Blodgett among the performers. Sobieski sang his aria In Exile dedicated to Captain Dreyfus, written during the exile on Devil’s Island, as the audience urged encores.
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Carl Sobieski
Huntington Hall
Gertrude Hanrahan
W. Wunstrom
Jennie Blodgett
Sobieski
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Taken ill in school little Lynn girl dies
In Lynn on March 28 nine year old Margaret Lyons daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Lyons died after violent headaches at school. Teacher Miss C Bernice Townsend sent her home but a doctor could not be summoned before death. cause appeared to be an epileptic fit.
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Lynn
Margaret Lyons
Michael Lyons
C. Bernice Townsend
Dartmouth Orator Opposes Athletics
In Hanover today the annual Smith and Rollins prize speaking contests at Dartmouth College were held in Dartmouth Hall. Rollins prizes went to James Barrett Brown Everett Massachusetts first, Harold Winslow Joyce Dedham Massachusetts second, James Milton O'Neil Canandaigua New York third. Smith prizes for extemporaneous debate on the statement Freshmen should not take part in intercollegiate contests went to Michael Stephen O'Brien Lawrence Massachusetts for the affirmative and Clyde Douglas Souter Kearney New Jersey for the negative. Judges were Guy A. Ham chair, John F. McDonald, Charles H. Andrews of Boston.
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Michael Stephen O'Brien
Lawrence
Don’t Be Fat My New Obesity Food Trial Package
An advertisement claims a new obesity food quickly reduces weight to normal without starvation. It promises instant improvements in digestion, muscle and tissue growth from excess fat, and easier breathing as the heart and lungs function naturally. Readers are urged to mail in the coupon today.
Malden Man Charged in Ring Bunco Case
Patrick H. Cronin 28 of Cambridge pleaded not guilty in Malden District Court to larceny of 10 from Joseph Russo fruit dealer on Pleasant street. He was held for trial April 5 with $200 bail after police described a ring bunco scheme involving a fake reward for a found diamond ring valued at 50 cents.
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Malden
Bunco
Joseph Russo
Pleasant Street
Patrick H. Cronin
Cambridge
Russo
Beacon Street
Boston
Actress Drops Dead Upon Reading Actor's Death
In Fairmont West Virginia on March 28 Agnes Stone sister in law of William MacDonald of the Bostonians fainted then died after learning of his death.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Agnes Stone
William MacDonald
The
Bostonians
Preparations Underway for International Balloon Race
In Pittsfield on March 28 plans for the Aero Club of America international balloon race second trial press toward completion. The race may be held April 7 with Ed Peebles directing gas-line work to fill balloons in an hour. Contestants Leo Stevens and Charles Levee return with new balloons while Courtland Bishop and Augustus Pope lead the racing committee.
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Pittsfield
Aero Club of America
Edwin C. Peebles
Courtland Bishop
Augustus Pope
Leo Stevens
Charles Levee
Taken from his bride taken from his bride
Albert G. Ferguson 30, is arrested after a North Carolina marriage dispute surfaces. Julia A. Ferguson accuses him of desertion while he denies the nuptial claim. She traced Ferguson to his West End home and obtained a warrant. Ferguson says he never married Julia and his new wife Isabella stands by him.
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Mason and Dixon Line
North Carolina
Albert G. Ferguson
Gilson Court
West End
Julia A. Ferguson
Boston
South End
Ferguson
Julia
Isabella
Cambridge Citizens Trade Association Elects Officers
The Cambridge Citizens' Trade Association held its annual meeting and elected officers last night. George Close was chosen president, with William B. Reid as vice president, Walter G. Davis as treasurer, Charles P. Keith as secretary, Will F. Roaf as auditor, and directors including Charles H. Ackers Fred W. Dallinger Walter W. Field Arthur H. Potter and John B. Byrne. All elections were unanimous.
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Citizens’ Trade Association of Cambridge
Turner
George Close
William B. Reid
Walter G
Davis
Charles P. Keith
Will F
Roaf
Charles H. Ackers
Fred W. Dallinger
Walter W. Field
Arthur H. Potter
John B. Byrne
Deer Island inmates fall to four-year low at correction house
Acting Commissioner Herbert reports 879 men and 167 women totaling 1046 at Deer Island, down 72 versus the last quarterly tally. Improved employment and the new probation law help cut numbers, while the children's department notes a rise in young charges and Parental School inmates. The board proposes renaming the Long Island institution from almshouse to Hospital for Chronic Diseases and Home for the Infirm, pending mayoral approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Carruth
Public Institutions Conference
House of Correction
Deer Island
Long Island
No Delay In Keeping Engagements With Dr Miles Antipain Pills
Advert explains that people avoid delays in social or business plans by taking Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills at the onset of headaches or pains and finding quick relief. It emphasizes quick dispelling of symptoms and practical use.
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Miles
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promise Cure For All Pains
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a harmless remedy that prevents and cures all pains. It claims a soothing effect on nerves and muscles and features a testimonial from Mrs G N Griffith of Santa Ana California. The first package supposedly benefits or money is returned. 25 doses cost 25 cents.
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Miles
G. N. Griffith
Santa Ana
Cal
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