Worcester Woman Calm in Court Amid Grave Charges
Mrs Myra Bemis awaiting trial for murder of John Hammond attended chapel in the county jail today. She read her Bible observed a strict Sabbath kept quiet and listened to the chaplain. Jailers puzzled by her calm demeanor and keen self control amid the case. A clairvoyant linked to the prisoner stirred rumors as detectives press for defense evidence. The will of her husband provides funds and witnesses, while local officials pursue leads and safeguard her interests.
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Worcester
Myra Bemis
John Hammond
Daniel .H. Rice
Barre
Robert E. Molt
Alice
Main Street
Bemis
Leondeur Brodeur
Guild Delays Police Commissioner and Excise Appointments
Governor Guild will not name the police commissioner or three excise commissioners this week under the new law. Nominations will go to the executive council next week. Building Trades Council delegates urge appointing a labor representative to regulate liquor as competent as a business or professional man.
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Governor Guild
Board of Police
Executive Council
Building Trades Council
Building Trades Protest and Labor Disputes Highlight Council Meeting
Delegates of the Building Trades Council criticized the selection of a schoolhouse commission member to plan Franklin Union projects and urged Mayor Fitzgerald to bar commissioners from private city work. A committee was formed to resolve conflicts between Boilermakers Unions 9 and 431. The council endorsed insulators and asbestos workers strike support and backed woodworkers for a 44 hour week. Reports said tile layers and employers resolved their differences, while marble cutters protested conditions at the Christian Science Church and Suffolk Bank. Salvat ion Army aid was declined amid claims new work was unfair labor.
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Building Trades Council
Schoolhouse Commission
Franklin Union
Fitzgerald
New Christian Science Church
Suffolk Bank
Salvation Army
Oldest Ferry Company Marks 275th Anniversary in Massachusetts
The Winnisimmet Chelsea Ferry Company celebrates 275 years of service on Friday, donating receipts to the Rufus S. Frost Hospital in Chelsea. Founded in 1639 before Harvard and Washington's birth, the firm evolved from sail and steam boats to today’s three steam ferries City of Chelsea City of Boston and City of Malden. Officers include President Jabez K. Montgomery Treasurer George W. Moses and Superintendent Charles G. Roberts.
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Rufus S. Frost
Chelsea
Winnisimmet
George Washington
Harvard College
Plymouth
Boston
Hanover Street
Tom Thumb
Byron
John Rice
Leander
Tremont
Philadelphia
Malden
Mystic
Bellingham
Winnisimmer
Delaware
Sunday Fight in Zion City Ends in Disorder
In Zion City Chicago on May 13 John Alexander Dowie presided over a meeting that was broken up by followers of Wilbur Glenn Voliva and outsiders. A general fight followed before Dowie dismissed the audience after being jeered as traitor and robber.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Dowla
Dangers and Aid for Women in the Critical Change of Life
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the premier remedy for women nearing menopause. It warns of anxiety and health risks such as headaches, heart palpitations, and nervous distress, urging direct letters to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free guidance. The letter from Mrs. A B G Hyland of Chestertown Maryland is cited as a testimonial.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
A. B. G. Hyland
Chestertown
Ussy
Floating menagerie on liner from distant shores at Mystic wharf
A floating menagerie aboard the Mashona docked at Charlestown’s Mystic wharf after sailing from Calcutta on March 30 and picking up consignments at Algiers on April 26. The ship carried nine male and one female dromedary, Punjab goats, Persian sheep, Tunis monkeys, and a Chinese crew Veddo. Captain Purcell led the Bucknall line voyage with Abel Nasar supervising the camels.
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Mystic Wharf
Charlestown
Sahara
Punjab
Tunis
Purcell
Bucknall Line
Calcutta
Algiers
Abel Nasar
Wonderland Park
Persia
Work Horse Parade Entries Reach 546 in Boston May Day
The work horse parade entry list shows 546 horses for the May 30 event, a record larger than any in the nation. The old horse class has 44 entries. A free lunch will be provided to drivers. Directors J H Smith and W D Quinby offer free large trucks to carry lunch along the parade route.
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Boston
J. H. Smith
Goulden, Smith & Hopkins
W. D. Quinby
Earle’s Forwarding Company
Schools Oarsmen Prepare Amid Weather Delays and Watchful Crowds
Most schoolboy crews will start the week stronger after a rest caused by bad weather. Captains and many rival schools observed the Stone versus Volkmann race, noting winter drill benefits and overall good condition of the crews. Likely no changes in boats, with steady practice continuing ahead of championships.
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Stone
Volkmann
Rivalry Drives Week of High School Baseball Action
Interscholastic play shows Rindge still leading as Somerville and Tonglish chase. Volkmann falls in the Interpreparatory league with a big match against Stone looming next Friday. English High keeps gaining in the Boston High School league with wins over Brighton and BLS, while Somerville meets English in the first Somerville English clash of the year.
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Rindge
Thompson
Malden
Dorchester
Somerville
Tonglish
Volkmann
Stone
la Croix
Hamburger
English High
Brighton
South Boston
Locust Street Grounds
Boston Latin School
M Street
Somerville High
Bidwell
Charley McLaughlin
Nichols
English
P.C
Rindge M. T. Oe
Malden H. Wow
Dorchester High
Boston
Laat
Rchester S
Biad
Boston Latin
Éceunsgos
Hugh MacLean Aims to Sweep American European Path
Champion pacer Hugh MacLean, fully recovered from illness, plans a strong season using the new two cylinder motors at Revere track. Memorial Day marks his first race, a special match against rival Bobby Walthour, expected to be a blood chaude battle.
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Hugh Maclean
Revere
Bobby Walthour
Path
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