Insane murderer Nagle captured in Providence after escape
George Nagle, once housed at Taunton and Bridgewater as an insane inmate, was taken by Providence officers after walking from Middleboro to Providence. He claims he escaped to seek parole and plans to fight extradition, while recounting past escapes and his 1891 murder conviction by axe in Dedham.
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Providence
George Nagle
Middleboro
Mass
Bridgewater
Nagle
Taunton Insane Hospital
Taunton
Salvation Army
Wickenden Street
Good Army
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Grand Jury
Taunton Insane Asylum
Mason
Dedham
Women's Whims Feminine Fancies in Sunday News
Paris May 12 Mrs Hollis Hunnewell of Boston Mass was thrown from her automobile striking her pet dog to avoid hard ground she might have suffered facial injuries and loss of beauty the dog’s bones were not broken though several were bent
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Paris
Hollis Hunnewell
Boston
Mass
Normandy Bride Counted As Boy Delays Wedding
Mile Deschamps of Normandy cannot wed her chosen partner until legal technicalities are resolved because a registry lists her as a boy. Officials halted the ceremony as proof and records were debated, delaying the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mile. Deschamps
Normandy
Woman sues Chicago publisher for 100000 over restaurant incident
May Ray Phillips files $100,000 suit against R. W. Patterson of Chicago amid vague cause of disturbance at a New York restaurant. Phillips declines to discuss details. Patterson is en route to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May Ray Phillips
R. W. Patterson
Chicago
Patterson
Europe
Margaret Hathaway Hangs Self Over Age Beliefs
New York May 12 Mrs Margaret Hathaway hanged herself in the home of her daughter Mrs Roger H Pigeon 841 Jennings Street. Mrs Pigeon recalled her mother saying that once a woman passed seventy she was not good to herself or others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Margaret Hathaway
Roger H. Pigeon
Jennings Street
Rich Indiana landowner’s wife seeks divorce over tights
Mrs. Boggs files for divorce from Squire Boggs a wealthy county landowner alleging humiliation after she suggested her husband’s beauty and was examined by an alienist at his theatre. The case cites his demand she wear tights on stage and marks the couple as estranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort. Ind
Squire Boggs
New York Woman Fights for Spokane Mine Claim
Althea Norwood, who says she is the daughter of a dead miner by his first wife, and Mrs Norwood the second struggle over a Spokane mine Norwood prospected years ago. The daughter has taken a grub stake and settled on the claim, planning to hold it all summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Althea Norwood
New York
Norwood
Chicago Justice of Peace Drops Obey From Vows
Mrs Catherine W McCulloch the state’s only woman justice of the peace and judge says she will omit the word obey in marriages She argues the vow is outdated and that couples should agree not obey in the union Her stance reflects a push for equal partnership in marriage ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Catherine W. McCulloch
Kissless Parker Buried After Long Silence Cause
Northville New York May 12 John Samuel Parker known as Kissless Spark er is buried after years of odd behavior. A childhood dare ending in a girl striking him with an apple damaged an eye and endangered the other. he swore never to kiss another girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northville
N. Y
John Samuel Parker
Debtor Wife Claims Husband Gave $20 Weekly
In New York on May 12 16 year old Mollie Klein testifying in court said her husband Nathan a street car conductor gave her $20 weekly though he earned $15. She said she knocked it down from his fares. Klein was held for examination Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mollie Klein
Nathan
Klein
Women clerks hatch chickens in General Land Office office
In Washington on May 12 inventive female clerks at the General Land Office incubate eggs in hot air from a boiler flue. The method succeeds with fuzzy chicks hatching daily inside old file boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Land Office
Rever sion case ends with custody in warning to mother
In New York on May 12 a 13 year old girl, Helen Burns, faced a court for alleged assault on 6 year old Bessie Arons. Specialists describe her impulse as a typical reversion to beat younger children when forced to cross her wishes. Judge Bray released Helen to her mother with a caution to supervise her closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen Burns
Bessie Arons
Bray
Mexican man punished for spitting on woman on North Commercial
In Trinidad Col on May 12 Gomez Martinez, a Mexican man, spat on a passing woman's skirt on North Commercial street. The woman grabbed him with one hand and slapped him several times with the other to teach him not to spit without looking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Col
Vassar Students Set Track Records in Fence Vault and Shot Put
Poughkeepsie May 12 Two Vassar students set new records in field events Miss Mildred Vilas class of 07 from Cleveland cleared 4 feet 103 inches in the fence vault and Miss Inez Milholland class of 09 English beauty threw the 8 pound shot 31 feet 81 inches Milas a leading college girl Milholland came from England to prepare for woman suffrage work.
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Poughkeepsie
Vassar
Mildred Vilas
Cleveland
Inez Milholland
Vilas
Milholland
England
Miss Amanda Johnson Claims Soap Actually Harms Skin
Amanda Johnson, 50, of Webster Ty, says she stopped washing her face for 15 years after a suggestion to quit cleansing. She credits the change to a clearer complexion and plans not to wash for another 15 years.
Nurse dies after kissing typhoid patient at Alameda Sanitarium
Miss Isabel Lindaman a nurse at Alameda Sanitarium died after kissing a child patient suffering from typhoid fever. She contracted the disease and died soon after despite a brave fight for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Isabel Lindaman
Alameda Sanitarium
Lindaman
Search for long lost brother ends in Cleveland
Catherine McMullin, 60, arrived in Cleveland from an extended trek across the country seeking her missing brother John who vanished in 1877. For 30 years she wandered homeless in pursuit of a clue, clinging to hope despite many disappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Catherine McMullin
John
Burglary Attempt at Somerville House During Parlor Visit
An intruder tried to break into D. W. Tibbetts home on Heath Street Somerville around 10 PM Saturday while the family and neighbors were in the parlor. The bold act surprised residents given they were awake and entertaining guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Tibbetts
Heath Street
Somerville
Unique Coat of 365 Loon Breasts On Display At Sorosis
A coat made from 365 loon breasts by an Labrador tribe is shown in the Sorosis Shoe Company window at 176 Boylston Street. The wearer is said to be the first white visitor to the tribe, who loaned the garment to Smithsonian before exhibition in Boston. Crowds of shoppers, both women and men, visit the store daily to view the remarkable piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Shoe Company
Boylston Street
Labrador
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Sorosis Shoes
Governor and Mayor Lead Scots in 250th Anniversary Parade
About 500 in Highland dress marched from Berkely and Tremont to the First Presbyterian Church to celebrate the Scots Charitable Society's 250th anniversary. Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald attended, with ceremonies, readings, and a lecture set by Rev. Dr. Alexander.
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Scots’ Charitable Society
South End
First Presbyterian Church
Atlantic
Berkeley and
Tremont Streets
Fitzgerald
Alexander McGregor
Society
Hugh Brown
Copley Square
Highland Dress Association of Massachusetts
John D. Matheson
Matheson
Allan Riggs
Tommy Ackins
Alexander MacGregor
Highland Dress Association
W. A. Riggs
Caledonian Club
Fire destroys cotton factory on Kilby Street
A fire on Kilby Street 71 began in the fourth floor of a four story brick building owned by the Moses Williams estate. It caused about 1000 in damage to cotton goods and melted a valuable oil painting in the office of S D Bush Co. Firemen were soaked by falling bundles as smoke and water damaged the goods. The cause is listed as spontaneous combustion.
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Kilby Street
S. D. Bush & Co
Moses Williams Estate
Call of the Empire Sermon Attacks Morgan on Growing Pains
Rev. Franklin Hamilton denounces J Pierpont Morgan as misreading national ills and says disobedience to heavenly will fuels want riot and war. He argues social reform lies in moral obedience and Jesus word rather than Congress actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Hamilton
M. E
Temple Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
Jesus
Earth
Heaven
FOUND HIS WIFE DEAD AT WEST END LODGING
Mary Colvert an 88 year old resident of West End was found dead in bed at 3 Bowdoin street early yesterday. Medical Inspector Magrath ruled death from natural causes after examination. Her husband John Colbert, whom she was staying with since Friday, awoke about 4 am to find her dead beside him.
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Mary LA. Colvert
Bowdoin Street
West End
Magrath
John Colbert
Fitzgerald Honored by Ward 7 Democratic Club
William T. A. Fitzgerald was honored at the Ward 7 Democratic Club with engrossed resolutions upon his retirement after six years as president. James T. McDermott, new executive, delivered the presentation speech, and Fitzgerald thanked attendees.
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W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Ward 7 Democratic Club
Ward 7
Democratic Club
William T. A. Fitzgerald
James TF. McDersnott
Fitzgerald
Knights of St. Finbar initiate twenty new members
The Knights of St. Finbar met in Wells Memorial building under M. J. Dullea. Twenty new members were initiated. The main business was approving contestants for the May 20 field day at Locust street grounds. Events start early to honor Michael Davitt in the Wells Memorial building.
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Knights of St. Finbar
County Cork
Ireland
Wells Memorial Building
M. J. Dullea
Locust Street
Mayo
Michael Davitt
Gaming raid in West End reported by Joy Street police
Joy Street station police raided a seven by seven room and captured alleged poker players. Names listed include Louis Bine Frank Gates Maurice Jeacoetz Harry Kauffmann Harry Feldman Wolf Kline Hymie Kaplin David Kaplin and Jacob Cohen.
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Joy Street
Louis Bine
Frank Gates
Maurice Jeacoetz
Harry Kauffmann
Harry Feldman
Wolf Kline
Hymie Kaplin
David Kaplin
Jacob Cohen
Edda and Sagamore wrecks after Nantucket collision
The Norwegian steamer Edda and the American four masted Sagamore sank after a collision off East Chop Nantucket Sound. Both vessels lie submerged two miles apart. wreckers plan to raise the Edda while the Sagamore will be demolished by dynamite. No deaths were reported.
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Vineyard Haven
East Chop
Nantucket Sound
Squash Meadow Shoal
New Hampshire Women Serve as Deputy Sheriffs
Two women appointed as deputy sheriffs in New Hampshire enforce cruelty to animals and children laws with full authority. Mrs. Jennie Powers of Keene oversees Cheshire County, while Mrs. M. Jennie Kendall of Nashua heads Hillsboro County. Powers reports 16 arrests and 41 horses killed in a year, with frequent prosecutions, and Kendall notes numerous local arrests in Nashua area. Powers also inspects cattle cars in Keene, and recently received a silver medal from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for humanity.
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Nashua
N. H
New Hampshire
Jennie P. Powers
Keene
M. Jennie Kendall
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Powers
Cheshire County
Kendall
Hillsboro County
Socialist Speaker Declares Religion Hinders Regeneration
D S Carty of Cambridge told Huntington Chambers listeners that religion opposes socialism. He cited Romans 13 and mocked religious leaders, claiming education for youths will advance socialism faster than the church. John Fitzpatrick of South Boston opposed ties between religion and socialism.
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Tion
John Fitzpatrick
South Boston
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Glasgow
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Brookline
Governor Guild
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Scottish Charitable Society
Ayrshire
Pritisa
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Morgan
Knights OF
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Sagamore
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Squash Meadow Shoals
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Cambridge
Huntington Chambers
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Maryena
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