Autoist Wetherbee in Cambridge Court
George M Wetherbee of 177 Berkeley street living in Waltham was arraigned in Cambridge District Court on a charge of manslaughter for allegedly running down Warren M Batchelder at Putnam and Western avenues Cambridge on May 6. The motive and responsibility remain disputed as witnesses testified the car fled with horn silent. Bail set at 5000 with next hearing May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meserve Wetherbee
Berkeley Street
Waltham
Almy
Cambridge
Warren M. Batchelder
Putnam Avenue
Putnam and
Western Avenues
Wetherbee
Arnold Scott
Batchelder
Brighton
Mr. Scott
Patrick Hurley
Michael Neilon
Adambridge
David Smith
Dingle & Wetherbee
Massachusetts Avenue
Crawford
Smith
Harvard Square
Dresser
Cooke
Neilon
Boston
Hurley
Irish Giant Seeks Boston Police Dream From Roscommon
Peter Kenney of Roscommon county arrived in Boston aboard the Cymric three weeks ago and seeks naturalization to join Commissioner O Meara s finest. At 6 feet 9 inches and 207 pounds the 26 year old farmer says Boston suits him and he earns 2 25 a day for nine hours work, hoping to become a police officer though he fears he is too big. He lives at 56 Whitney Street and has explored the Hub while declaring strong ties to Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kenney
Roscommon County
Boston
O’meara
Peter
Kenney
Old Country
Enney
New England
Whitney Street
New
Sarah Schwab Loses Suit Over Family Heirlooms
In Superior Court Judge Sanderson dismissed Sarah Schwab’s bill to recover a $200 watch and chain, a Dresden clock, and expensive diamond cuff studs. The items had belonged to her husband, committed to an asylum two days after their marriage, and pawn tickets passed to John K. Pierce. Schwab’s sister was guardian. court found she had no ownership or right to possession when the suit was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Schwab
John K. Pierce
Sanderson
Pierce
Schwab
Goddard Dies in Providence
Moses Brown Ives Goddard of Brown & Ives died of heart failure at his Brown Street home. He leaves a widow with no children and was a leading Rhode Island businessman. He served as president of the Providence Worcester Street Railroad, treasurer of Butler Hospital, and supported Brown University including a bronze Cesar Augustus statue gift.
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Providence
R. I
Moses Brown Ives Goddard
Brown & Ives
Brown Street
Goddard
Rhode Island
Providence & Worcester Street Railroad Company
Butler Hospital
Brown University
Brown
Cesar Augustus
Rhode Island Hall
Lee Town Treasurer John Stallman Dies at 78
John Stallman longtime Lee town treasurer and former legislator died suddenly at his Academy street home at age 78. He leaves a wife and two daughters. Stallman helped shape Berkshire race tracks and served in the 1859 Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
John Stallman
Academy Street
Berkshire
Police Enforce Screen Law Orders Amid License Year
Commissioner O Meara declares the screen law must be observed and police will enforce it. He says there are no special violations known but enforcement is the police duty at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’meara
Moran
O'Meara
Overseers Demand Payment Amid Poor Relief Dispute
In Attleboro on May 14 the Overseers of the Poor issue an ultimatum to the Selectmen stating they will not itemize bills and will pay them as is. They declare they will continue to provide shirts for paupers ties for churchgoers and gloves for outdoor workers during cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
Tiny Mascot Delights House As Boynton Bill Stirs
A small mouse appeared on the House coping during debate over Moody Boynton's bicycle railway measure. The creature amused members as Speaker Cole rapped for order and the chamber split over the amendment. the House voted to sustain the Boynton bill and the mouse vanished under the reporter’s gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Mouse
Moody Boynton
Boynton
Cole
House
Senate
Dorchester Girls Compete For Columbus Club Doll
Agnes Guider and Katherine King, both eight of Dorchester, canvass homes to win a blue eyed doll donated by Mt. Bowdoin Council Knights of Columbus. Voters are enrolled by Columbus Club bazaar supporters as the girls stir local rivalry and community backing. King’s family on Washington street and Guider’s on Armandine street are tied to local manufacturers and organizations.
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Dorchester
Agnes Guider
Henry L. Pierce
Katherine King
Oliver
Mt. Bowdoin Council
Columbus Club
Little Miss King
E. A. King
Washington Street
Mr. King
Little Miss Guider
W. J. Guider
Armandine Street
New Dorchester
Old South Boston School Reunion Marks 51st Opening Anniversary
The Lawrence Mather School Alumni Association of South Boston observed the 51st anniversary of the school’s opening and the 11th anniversary of its formation at the Quincy House with about 100 alumni present. Notables included Street Commissioner James A. Gallivan and Captain John J. Hanley. John E. Flynn welcomed guests as toastmaster William S. McNary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence-Mather School Alumni Association
South Boston
Quincy House
Andrew Cullen
Lawrence School
Mr. Burrage
Lowell
James A. Gallivan
T. Hubert Mullen
John J. Hanley
John F. Noonan
James §. McKenna
Joseph Dervin
Henry J. McKee
William M. Flynn
John E. Flynn
Association
William S. McNary
Amos M. Leonard
Henry L. Clapp
George Putnam
Edward H. Cobb
Augustus D. Small
South Boston High
Edward Co. Howard Lawrence
Jeremiah FE. Burke
Joseph A. F. O'Neil
Thomas J. Giblin
John A. Bruen
John D. Carmody
Joseph CC. Gallivan
Joseph W. Russell
Albert C. Haley
James M. Lane
Edward J. Callanan
James H. Kelley
Pierce Powers
Matthew J. Mullen
James J. McCue
Edward J. Pendergast
Thomas F. McGuire
John E. Barry
N E C P Reports Record New Members and Stable Finances
The New England Order of Protection held its Supreme Lodge session in Ford Hall Ashburton Place with 125 delegates. It reported 6328 new members and 419 deaths, Massachusetts contributing 2867 and a total insurance in force of 67 012 500 with a net gain in various member categories and total receipts of 54 982.
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New England Order of Protection
Supreme Lodge
Ford Hall
Ashburton Place
Mansur
Massachusetts
Frank A. Rice
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Sixty New York Firemen Overcome in Broadway Fire
Sixty firemen, nearly all from seven brigades, were overcome by smoke battling a Remington typewriter building fire on Broadway. Over 20 were hospitalized, with 16 still hospitalized tonight. Heroes include the young women workers aiding victims and janitors’ wives supplying makeshift beds on the street. Clergy members aided in relief efforts.
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New York
Remington Typewriter
Broadway
Fire Department
Fever Closes Two City Schools in Melrose
In Melrose on May 14 the Livermore and Sewell schools were closed as scarlet fever cases rose. Livermore had three cases late last week with two more found yesterday. Sewell reported a new case and was fumigated. Health officials planned a temporary closure for about a week to ten days.
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Melrose
Livermore
Sewell
Board of Health
Robbery at Lee Post Office Stolen Stamps
Burglars broke into the Lee post office just before daylight today and stole about 150 dollars in stamps and cash. The safe was pried open with a jimmy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Jimmy
Navy to give $60 outfit to new enlistees
Beginning July 1 all men on first enlistment in the United States Navy will receive an outfit of clothing valued at sixty dollars, instead of forty five dollars as previously provided.
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United States Navy
Three Hundred Twenty Opticians Meet in New England Convention
Three hundred twenty members of the New England Optical Association convened at the American House for a two day meeting. Officers elected include Frederick P. Simmons as president and Howard C. Doane as first vice president. A well arranged exhibit featured grinding machines and optical devices powered by electricity. Speakers included James Wood Pogue on Scientific Salesmanship and A Martin on Muscular Anomalies. A banquet with 400 attendees concluded the day, with Dean W. M. Warren and Briggs S. Palmer as principal speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Optical Association
American House
Frederick P. Simmons
Boston
Howard C. Doane
W. D. Ward
Hyde Park
W. P. Bullard
George A. Barron
W. W. Slade
E. M. Parks
T. L. Williams
Quincy
A. A. Carter
N. C
Dean W. M. Warren
Boston University
Briggs S. Palmer
American Association of Opticians
Elm Hill Knights of Columbus Party Draws 400
Elm Hill Council 213 of the Knights of Columbus held its annual May party at Paul Revere Hall last evening to benefit the sick. Dubbed the newspaper men’s council, it drew a crowd of more than 400 and was noted for entertaining guests with a concert from 8 to 9 followed by dancing.
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Elm Hill
Marion Lodge Whist Dance At Woolsey Hall Jamaica Plain
Marion Lodge AOUW held a pleasant whist and dancing party in Woolsey Hall Jamaica Plain last evening. The reception committee included Stamp Bentley Delaney Perry and Crowley and a large attendance was reported.
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Woolsey Hall
Jamaica Plain
Marion Lodge
Messrs
Stamp
Bentley
Delaney
Perry
Crowley
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LEE Town
Attleboro Selectmen
Carters
Jonkey-Shines
Cjom Cole
Dorchester Girls
Lawrence-Mather
Williams Optical CO
Boylston St
Mass
Aeri el Alr Ry
N. Y
Grace Eichman
Grace Eichmann
la Crosse
Wis
Philo-Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Druggist's
Melrose Health Officers
LEE Postoffice
U. S
Henry Siegel Co
Washington and
Essex Streets
B. Kuppenheimer & Co
Kuppenheimer
Essex St
New England Association
Elm Hill Council
Liebig
Pabst
Pat
Milwaukee
L. Seidel & Co
Sleeper St
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