Yaller dog tragedy at Boston Custom House port probe
A small dog is drowned during a tense scene at the Boston Custom House as Treasury agents Smith Hanlon and Wood probe port affairs. The incident follows scrutiny of staff and janitorial departments with an expected report to Washington and possible staff changes under General Barnes and Assistant Secretary Hamlin.
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Custom House
Treasury
Coleman
London
State Street
Yaller
Gray Fort
Smith
Hanlon
Barnes
Hamlin
Evans Testimony Highlights Hearsay in Board Inquiry
The continuing hearing on public institutions focuses on Mrs. Elizabeth G. Evans of the Board of Visitors. She testifies largely from supposition and hearsay about Long Island hospital conditions, diet lists, and staff conduct, while acknowledging gaps in personal knowledge and official communications.
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Elizabeth G. Evans
Board of Visitors
Brandeis
Curtis
Hallstram
Lomasney
Fottler
Presho
Dr. Coggswell
Commissioners of Institutions
Europe
McCaffrey
Long Island
Evans
Alderman Lomasney
Alderman Barry
Coggswell
Board of Commissioners
Tewksbury
Boston
Long
Rainsford Islands
Jed
Longland
Young Blood or Lord Contend for Municipal Court Seat
Advisory committee delays ruling on the Municipal Court appointment for one week amid new evidence. The debate centers on Charles N. Harris versus J. B. Lord, with Field's recommendation cited and expectations that Harris may be favored for vigorous, youthful leadership.
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Charles N. Harris
J. B. Lord
Governor’s Council
Lord
Field
Harris
Woman Stabs by Man from Boston in New York Street Turmoil
Herman Hazelgreen, about years old, was fatally stabbed by John Collins of Boston after attempting to eject him from James Street. Collins, who caused a disturbance, was arrested and jailed. He was arraigned in the Tombs court and held on $1000 bail awaiting Hazelgreen’s condition.
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New York
Herman Hazelgreen
John Collins
Boston
Mass
James Street
Hazelgreen
Collins
Tombs
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
James BH. Gammon
Court House
Pemberton Square
Robert B. Maguire
Deverseee Essenger
Litchfield
Conn
Hennessy
Michael Barry
City Water Department
Rollins Street
Barry
Division 6
Mr Barry
Free Medical Services Offered by Dr Dewey in Hard Times
Boston physician Dr Dewey renowned specialist offers free medical care during severe times. Offices at Hotel Pelham 1% Boylston Street open daily afternoons and evenings with Sunday hours listed.
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Dewey
Boston
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
American Wringer Co Manufactures and Repairs Wringers
The American Wringer Co. at 18 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. It repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attends to orders by mail promptly.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Lancastrian Remains Stranded as Efforts to Float Fail
The Lancastrian remains grounded on George's Island after a harbor incident. Towboats and lighter crews removed cargo, including grain, flour, beef, pork, and cattle, but the ship did not budge. Captain changes occur aboard. officials anticipate possible dry dock inspection before any flotation attempt.
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Leyland Line
George’s Island
Boston Towboat Company
Ant
Gem
Elsie
Wim
Vesta
Curlew
Storm King
Post
Emily
Myrtle
Edward McField
Joseph W. Colby
Board of Underwriters
Franklin Trades School Plans Remain Undecided
Trustees have not held a meeting since the inspection tour and will await plans from the city architect. A modest start with five acres near Jamaica Plain or Roxbury is favored, with funds and site donations crucial. Assistant City Architect Sullivan and stenographer Frank X. Chisholm prepare reports, then trustees move forward.
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Franklin Trades School Fund
Board of Aldermen
Post
Franklin Fund
Boston
Trades School
Jamaica Plain
Roxbury
Franklin School
Sullivan
Frank X. Chisholm
The Man in Red cartoon on Sunday post
A vivid color cartoon titled The Man in Red appears in the Sunday Post marked by bold imagery. The feature showcases eye catching artistry likely intended to draw reader interest for the weekend edition.
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Man IN Red
The
Sunday Post
Mystery Death of Hattie Taylor in Taunton River
Taunton, May 10. Hattie Louise Taylor a 21 year old colored woman drowned after jumping from the Spring street bridge following a dispute with Arthur Scott who accompanied her. No bruises on the body but an inquest likely. Her husband left two months ago for work and has heard nothing since.
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Taunton
Hattie Louise Taylor
Spring Street
Arthur Scott
Scott
Barred Out staged by St Johns Institute Cambridge crowd
The St Johns Literary Institute of Cambridge presented Barred Out, a melodrama by Thomas E. Shea. Representative Shea directed by hn Cantwell, with Maud Burns Mary T. Kelly Frank McFarland FE B OBrien and Charles Chapman in the cast.
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St. John’s Literary Institute of Cambridge
the Institute
Thomas E. Shea
Association
Representative Shea
Cambridge
Hn Cantwell
Brookline
Maud Burns
Mary T. Kelly
Messrs
Frank McFarland
FE. B. O’brien
Charles Chapman
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