Beamis Trial Shifts Focus to Negligence Question
Galusha Beamis stands trial for manslaughter in the death of 3 year old Elsie M. Wright after an April 18 street accident in East Boston. Judge Emmons reserved verdict on grand jury indictment and weighed contributory negligence of the mother and driver after testimony from the victim’s mother and others.
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Galusha Beamis
Elsie M. Wright
Jeffries Street
East Boston
A. T. Tewksbury
Emmons
East Boston District Court
J. E. Fitzgerald
Jesse M. Gove
Greek Fisherman Drowns Pulling Lobster Pots Near Newport
Theodore Tchogo, a Greek fisherman living in Newport about one month, drowned off Price Neck while pulling lobster pots this forenoon. He and Demitrius Commodus left at 5 am in skiffs. Commodus returned to shore after a long wait, prompting a shore search. The boat and body were found at Cherry Neck as the tide fell. it is believed the pot pulled him from his craft.
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Newport
R. I
Theodore Tchogo
Price Neck
Demitrius Commodus
Commodus
Cherry Neck
Switchman Charged With Manslaughter in Brown Death
Coroner Lincoln returns verdict on the death of John B. Brown a Worcester freight yard brakeman killed March when switchman Michael Halloran allegedly turned a switch the wrong way He was suspended by the railroad and will be arrested on a manslaughter charge in Providence R I
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Providence
R. I
Lincoln
John B. Brown
Worcester
Consolidated Road
Michael Halloran
Harvard Republicans clash with President Eliot over Lodge talk
Harvard's Republican Club protests after Sanders Theatre denies use for Henry Cabot Lodge speech, arguing the rule targets party rallies not serious political discussion. President Eliot explains the policy allows nonpartisan forums but bars partisan rallies to prevent manipulation of college property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Harvard
Sanders Theatre
Henry Cabot Lodge
Eliot
Sever Hall
Lodge
Corporation
Lever Hall
Smallpox Cases Rise in Providence and Connecticut
Smallpox outbreaks reported in Providence Rhode Island and Westport Connecticut on May 4. In Providence William Dillon a mail clerk on the New York Boston midnight route resides on East George Street and is hospitalized after illness began Monday. A second case and a Wel stood man from Whatcheer lodging house were found at Rhode Island Hospital. Three patients at the pest house. In Westport Benjamin Lewis seriously ill with smallpox as health officials quarantine his home and escalate vaccination and fumigation efforts to quell fears.
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Providence
R. I
William Dillon
New York
Boston
East George Street
Whatcheer
Rhode Island Hospital
Westport
Conn
Benjamin Lewis
Day
Saugatuck
Lewis
Senate Debates Income Tax Amendments for Corporations
The Senate discussed Democratic amendments to tax corporate net profits two per cent for banks, railroads, insurers and others excluding building and loan associations. The House approved river and harbor funds for Salem Harbor survey to deepen it. A private pension bill was addressed before the day ended.
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Washington
Senate
West
Dem
Finance Committee
Quay
Rep
Penn
Mr. Quay
Mr. Gallinger
N. H
Catchings
Salem
Mass
Deserter Tramp Shot By North Haven Farmer After Break-in
Joseph E. Bishop a North Haven farmer awakened by a nameless tramp who demanded breakfast and hurled stones. Bishop fired twice injuring the intruder who fled then was captured by Constable Robinson. The tramp, violent in court, was bound over to the Supreme Court on $300 bond and jailed after injuring the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Joseph E. Bishop
North Haven
Sweetland
Bishop
Robinson
Austin
Supreme Court
Brocket
Pantomime Trial Looms For Deaf Society Treasurer
The Deaf and Dumb Society treasurer Fred Stover is out on bail amid accusations of embezzlement. President Frisbee faces opposition as factions clash over alleged deficits and a conspiracy claim. The trial is set for May 11 in Superior Criminal Court, with Friday evening gatherings at St. Andrew's Church noted.
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Gallaudet Society of Deaf Mutes
St. Andrew’s Church
Chambers Street
Frisbee
Fred Stover
Stover
Legal Society
Post
Superior Criminal Court
Elks Social Club Ladies Night in Charlestown
The Elks Social Club in Charlestown held a Ladies Night with about seventy five members and guests. The program featured performances by J Sweeney and others, piano accompaniment, a midnight collation, and dancing into the early morning. Attendees included J J O'Brien William Curra D F Blake H Kelly J A Kelly D F Cadigan and many more local residents and their guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Charlestown
J. Sweeney
J. T. Miles
R. Kelly
D. Quinlan
M. Kelly
K. Gavan
K. Driscoll
8. Maguire
G. W. Gilmore
M. M. Manning
J. Nelson
J. Harrington
William Thompson
C. Frazer
D. F. Welch
J. Wells
J. Collins
J. Emery
R. H. Hewitt
J. F. Leonard
T. F. Frawley
William Leary
W. F. Maguire
A. Bailey
E. Russell
M. Kenigan
Cleve Rose Brines
J. Fleming
Zola Breault
K. Russell
M. Russell
A. Lyons
M. Hoey
G. Loveland
Harry Hoey
8. Towle
L. Towle
L. Mayo
Miss Smith
M. Mahoney
Miss Hicks
N. A. Brown
Prophecy of urban shift boosts Fisk & Goff Bargain Corner
The article predicts ten years of district decentralization with no subway system, driven by wider trade dispersion and affordable rents. It highlights Fisk & Goff at 783 and 784 Washington Street as a model, noting low prices on all wool suits and a popular bargain focus attracting wage earners and shoppers seeking value.
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Lower Broadway
New York
Fisk & Goff
Washington Street
Hollis Street
Massachusetts Reform Club Backs Governor Control of Commissions
At Young's Hotel a large Massachusetts Reform Club meeting debated government by commissions. R L Bridgman argued commissions are necessary and should be open to public records with Governor oversight, while Gamaliel Bradford and others pushed for limited Governor power. The discussion included J J Myers Darwin E Ware and Lawrence Lowell weighing supervision and accountability.
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Massachusetts Reform Club
Young’s Hotel
United States Senate
Codman
R. L. Bridgman
Massachusetts
Gamaliel Bradford
J. J. Myers
Cambridge
Railroad Commission
Myers
Darwin E. Ware
Lawrence Lowell
Lowell
Forest fires in New Hampshire threaten woodlands
Forest fires raged for two days in Kilkenny township near Milan owned by Littleton Lumber and in Odell township owned by Western Lumber. No major damage reported. rain expected this afternoon to help extinguish the blazes.
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Lancaster
N. H
Kilkenny Township
Milan
Littleton Lumber Company
Odell Township
Western Lumber Company
Our Open Secret: Largest Pantaloons Stock in New England
A bold sales pitch touts an extensive pantaloons stock and unmatched prices in New England. The message invites shoppers to visit and see why the retailer claims to sell more pantaloons than any other local concern.
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New England
Death of Captain Judah Berry Ends Long Sea Life
Dennisport May 4 Captain Judah Berry of West Harwich died at his home after a week of illness. A former sea captain he had been in good health until recently. His son Captain S R Berry of Providence, lost in the schooner Albert Smith in a storm late last April, is among his survivors. He was years old and leaves a wife two sons Captain Judah Berry keeper of Pollock Rip Lightship and Captain Freeman R Berry and a daughter Mrs Alexander F Snow.
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Dennisport
Judah Berry
West Harwich
Berry
R. Berry
Providence
Albert Smith
Pollock Rip
Freeman R. Berry
Alexander F. Snow
Death of Daniel Mulligan at 25 Reverberates in City
Daniel J Mulligan a popular young man in the city and suburbs died at 25 leaving a wife and two children. He was the youngest son of the late Matthew Mulligan and brother of Lt Michael Mulligan of the Boston fire department and Hoseman Martin Mulligan of Engine 3. Funeral from 41 I street South Boston with Requiem high mass at Gate of Heaven Church at 9 30 Saturday morning.
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Daniel J. Mulligan
Matthew Mulligan
Michael Mulligan
Boston Fire Department
Martin Mulligan
Engine 3
Fire Department
I Street
Boston
Gate of Heaven Church
Sunday Services and Meetings at Tremont Temple and Nearby Halls
The notice lists Tremont Temple services with Rev. George C. Lorimer preaching at 10:30 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. sermon on the prodigal's pilgrimage, plus 12:15 Bible school and 8 p.m. service. It notes May 6 song service at Music Hall with J. Albert Snow orchestra and readings, other lectures at Berkeley Hall, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. repeats, and Memorial and union programs with multiple speakers and musicians across Boston venues.
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Tremont Temple Church
Music Hall
George C. Lorimer
D. D
Felowship
J. Albert Snow
Carolyn S. Foye
Deborah
J. Clegg Wright
Berkeley Hall
Helen van Anderson
Boylston Place
UNION
Union Hall
Boylston Street
John W. Day
Hingham
Mass
Florence G
Olive Rice
Marshall Yorke
Rank Haven Hinman
People's Church
Columbus Avenue
Committee of One Hundred
James J. Dunn
A. P. Foster
Lorimer
Ramsay
Kneeland
Ki. S. Wheeler
Second Nationalist Club
Park Square
Walter Voorman
Union Bibl
N. Boynton
Bromfield Street
M. E
Hospitaller
Washington Street
Washington
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C. E. Osgood & Co
Osgood’s
G. E. Osgood Co
N. B
N.B
Olesale
Yankee
Summer ST
Elsie Wright
Switchman
Tremont Row
Harvard Republican Club
Washington St
U.S
Royal Daring Powder CO
Wall ST
Senator Quay
the Deaf and Dumb Society
Elks Social Club
Ladies’ Night
Witenes
Williiams & Cantaton
Hartford
Cons
Reform Club
Ter
New Hampshire
Kneeland St
Music Today
Boston Lunch Co
Franklin ST
Miner, Beal & Co
Pantaloons
Children’s Department
Vorenberg & CO
Hanover Streets
John Gibson
Moore & Sinnott
James B. Ramsay, Jr
State St
N. A. Thompson & Co
Dorchester Av
Tel. Tremont 400
Swett St
E. Chester
Roxbury 52
Shawmut Avenue
Falmouth Street
Boaton
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Massachusettes
Stevens
Alfred D
Trull
WM. B. Turner
Bleiler’s Cafe
Pabst
Milwaukee
Highland Spring
Choice Wines, Liquors & Cigars
Bedford St
Kingston St
Geo. Bleiler, Jr., & Co
THE
American Tool & Machine Co
D. A.inwood
Winter St
Jameson’s Shoe Store
Irish Federation
Parliamentary Fund Committee
T. B. Fitzpatrick
D. F. O'Callaghan
John R. Murphy
Patrick Troy
Michael O’keefe
Ireland
Mr. Garden
J. R. Murphy
D. C. Finly
Chelsea
Edward J. Slattery
Framingham
Captain Curry
Lynn
M. O'Keefe
Patrick Gilmore
Brockton
D. O’callaghan
James Gilday
Woburn
H. J. Mulligan
Brookline
Waltham
Dorchester
Milton
Revere
Returned Garment Department
Eee
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