Attleboro Police Lose Half Force After Courtroom Snooze
In Attleboro the night patrols were cut from two to one after Patrolman I. Marshall Inman fell asleep on the courtroom bench. George A. Sweeney reported the scene to Major Goff leading to an investigation and Inman’s dismissal while the remaining officer kept watch. Inman has not been seen since this incident.
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Attleboro
I. Marshall Inman
Inman
George A. Sweeney
Board of Selectmen
Mr. Sweeney
Patrolman Inman
Seraphic
W. H. Goff
Mr. Goff
Land of Nod
Earth
Major Goff
Provisions Explained by Herbert L. Harding on Subways
Herbert L. Harding argues the subway and its lease are Commonwealth property not city assets. He contends the Legislature controls subway rights, not local authorities, and warns against increasing debt for a risky, uncertain transfer to private operators. He critiques opposing views and favors a safer 37 year lease under Citizens' Association terms.
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Washington Street
Herbert L. Harding
Citizens’ Association
M. Laurence Minot
Minot
Commonwealth
Boston
East Bostonere
Dean's Ointment Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment for severe itching and piles. It claims relief for both day and night discomfort and urges purchase at any drug store for 50 cents.
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Dean
Freshly Made Golden Ghee Delights at Calouton and Dutton
Local ad notes 4 BAB. BOX of cor fue with freshly made golden ghee at Calouton and Dutton. The brief item highlights a ready stock of premium cooking fat and a local supplier.
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Calloughton & Dutton
Boston Subway Lease Debate Highlights 25 Year Control Issue
The 1897 act limited city leverage over transit, ceding power to the Elevated company and affecting the subway lease. Opponents warn of legislative interference and uncertain rental, noting Boston could buy the subway in 37 years and recoup costs faster than New York.
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Elevated Company
Tremont Street
West End
Boston
Board of Trade
New York
Subway
Peasants Kill Mayor in Bulgarian Protests
Demonstrations sweep Vidin Tirnova and other towns against the new tithe tax. Martial law is imposed in Rustchak district where peasants have killed the mayor of a village.
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Bofia
Bulgaria
Vidin
Tirnova
Rustchak
Grady Camp to Convene for Spain War Veterans
Grady Camp Major P J Grady L W V holds a special meeting at 199 Border Street Beat Boston for Spain War veterans to present applications for membership and initiation before Decoration Day. Grady Camp plans Decoration Day services in East Boston and Malden with unveiling of a monument to Major P J Grady. Navy Yard Fort Winthrop and Fort Warren contingents to participate. Woman's Relief Corps to present colors.
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P. J. Grady
L. 8
W. V
Border Street
Boston
Spain
Decoration Up
Grady Eee
Boston Letter Carriers
Malden
A. S
Navy Yard
Fort Winthrow
Fort Warren
Woman's Relief Corps
Grady Camp
Mrs Stokes Granted Civil Divorce in New York
The court grants Mrs. W. D. Stokes an absolute divorce from William Stokes. She may apply for alimony under the act, with a provision for installments if she remains unmarried.
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York
W. D. Stokes
Allman
Stokes
Knights of Columbus Minstrels Present in Waltham Theater
Waltham Council Knights of Columbus opened a performance at the Waltham Park Theatre. The show mixed minstrel entertainment with a grand historical drama tracing Columbus's life through a sequence of tableaux illuminated by electrical lighting, featuring a group of named participants.
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Waltham
Waltham Council Knights of Columbus
Waltham Park Theatre
Columbus
Partici
Local Theater Treat Draws Crowded House in Waltham
Representatives from neighboring cities joined the Waltham brothers for a two night treat. The second and final performance will be this evening with another crowded house anticipated.
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the Olter
F. Carney
E. E Barr
M. Gellagner
J Louis de Pass
Frank Gallager
W. J. Simmons
Thomas P. Fore
James Stone
J. Mooney
F. P . Harris
T. Ell
P. J. Hussion
T. H. Carney
P. Guinan H. Doherty
Ane Gefferson
Mo T. W. McKenna
Thomas Bessurion
Louis Gefferson
Vena J. Meequaer
Dennis ¥. Nevin
Oagie J. . Leary
Barer
Ed. Mitchell
J. Glynn
Bac Javons
P. F. Greelley
Danans Drahan
C. L.ene
J Re
Waltham Brothers
Hebrew Woman's Sewing Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Hebrew Woman's Sewing Society met at Minot Hall yesterday afternoon. Officers were reelected: Mrs. Jacob H. Hecht president. Mrs. Charles Weil first vice president. Mrs. A P Spitz second vice president. Mrs. Morris Isaacs third vice president. Miss Ida Engel clerk. Mrs. Daniel Frank treasurer. Mrs. Joseph M. Herman financial secretary. Directors named include Miss G Bamber and several others.
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Hebrew Woman's Sewing Society
Minot Hall
Jacob H. Hecht
Charles Weil
A. P. Spitz
Morris Isaacs
Ida Engel
Daniel Frank
Joseph M. Herman
Hese
G. Bamber
Meyer I. Bornstein
Simon Hirshberg
Jacob Berwin
Louis Levisseur
Israel Cohen
Abraham P. Mark
Jacob Dreyfus
Samuel Rosenberg
Edward
Ore
Isaac MM Svecht
Hecht
Bryan Club May Party Planned at Roughan Hall Charlestown
The Bryan Club of Ward 6 will hold a May party at Roughan Hall Charlestown Thursday evening attended by five congressmen from New York New Jersey and Boston including Chanter Daly Fitzgerald Rupert and Fitzgerald. A grand reception precedes the ball and an augmented orchestra will perform with a grand march described as an elaborate affair.
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Bryan Club
Ward 6
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Congress
Chanter
New York
Daly
New Jersey
Fitzgerald
Rupert
Newtor
Boston
Arlington Street Church Names Frothingham Pastor
The Arlington Street Church voted unanimously at its annual meeting yesterday to call the Rev. Paul Revere Frothingham of New Bedford to the pastorate of the church.
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Arlington Street
Paul Revere Frothingham
New Bedford
Captain Chadwick Reprimanded for Indiscretion Over Interview
Navy Secretary Long publicizes the reprimand to Captain Chadwick after a published interview misrepresenting Rear Admiral Schley. Chadwick denies publication intent, citing a private exchange with Brooklyn Eagle correspondent Atkins. Long stresses that remarks on a superior officer violate naval regulations and must be avoided to preserve discipline.
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Chadwick
Long
Washington
Navy Department
Schley
Department
Secretary Long
New York
Fourteenth Street
Atkins
Brooklyn Eagle
Sampson
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
Actuo Orgs
John D. Long
Merritt Virtually Retires Washington May 2
War Department issues two orders. Major General Wesley Merritt granted leave of absence abroad and effectively ends active service after June 16 retirement due to age. Major General J R Brooke named to command department of the East host. General E S Otis to fill Merritt’s vacancy.
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Washington
War Department
Wesley Merritt
Military Department of the East
J. R. Brooke
Department of the Host
Merritt
E. 8. Otis
Press Club Housewarming Draws Boston Journalists
About 500 newspaper men gathered at 2 Sewall place to toast the Boston Press Club in its new home. The evening featured a humorous reading reel, a Waste Basket column, chorus of sixteen voices, a talking machine, vaudeville acts, and appearances by Denno Manley Weber and other performers from local theatres and clubs.
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Boston
Sewall Place
Ing
Boston Press Club
Salvation Army
Movk
Wilder DL. Quint
J. C. White
Record
Amphion Club of Melrose
National Manufacturers’ Association
Rich and Hovey
Ed Kelly
Go-Wan-Go
Meney Nichols
Mr. Hawkins
Fred Bowman
Harry Rockett
Chick Fox
The
Cadets
Albert Tilt Dies In New York Silk Industry Leader
Albert Tilt aged 59 president and treasurer of the Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Company and president of the Silk Association of America died at his New York City home today.
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New York
Albert Tilt
The
Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Company
Silk Association of America
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