Struck by Car Sends Boy Riding On Fender in Dorchester
Joseph Rider years old of South Boston narrowly escaped death after being struck by a Boston Elevated snake car in Dorchester Avenue. He was carried about 300 feet on the car fender while his brother watched. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Rider of 55 Middle Street, was struck as they crossed the street. the motorman and passengers freed him as the car stopped.
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Joseph Rider
South
Boston
Dorchester Avenue
Thomas Rider
Middle Street
Joseph
Rider
Sheriff Quinn Calls Jail a Palace in Testimony
Sheriff Quinn described the Charles Street jail as a palace for the unfortunates and claimed humane treatment for alcohol and delirium tremens patients. He opposed questions about his family, defended supply purchases, and proposed jail hospital upgrades if funded, with further committee action planned.
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Charles Street
Touraine
Copley Plaza
Boston
Watson
Cilley
Annie Clark
Wakefield Riot Leads to 11 Strikers Jailed
Rioting in Wakefield last night saw 11 strikers arrested as police and workers clashed in the factory vicinity. Governor Walsh was asked to send 50 metropolitan officers while militia and local authorities sought calm and a speedy trial for the accused.
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Wakefield
Walsh
Joseph J. Etter
Philadelphia
Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Company
Teamsters
Wakefield Square
William Foley
R. 5. Stout
Cane Department
Pollard
Metropolitan Park
Middlesex Fells
Malden
East Cambridge
Bruce
Selectmen
National Lancers
Charles G. Wond
State Board of Arbitration
Charles Warren Nominated U S Assistant Attorney General
Feston lawyer Charles Warren, named by President Wilson yesterday to become United States assistant attorney-general, succeeds Jesse Adkins who resigned. Warren, Bostonian, served as Massachusetts Civil Service commissioner 1900s, Harvard grad, head of Warren Perry Codman, and Democratic political figure with ties to multiple clubs and corporations. He resides in Dedham.
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Feston Lawyer
Wilson
United States
Jesse Adkins
Washington
Charles Warren
Boston
Warren
Massachusetts
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law Review
William B. Russell
Warren, Perry & Codman
Democratic Party
Immigration Restriction League
American Soda Fountain Company
Egerton Tramway Company
Norfolk County Club
Massachusetts Reform Club
Democratic Club of
Papyrus Club
St. Botolph
Dedham
South End Lad Knocked Unconscious by Auto
John Buckley eight of 12 Savoy place South End was taken to Homeopathic Hospital in an unconscious condition yesterday afternoon after being struck by an auto crossing Malden street near Meander. The car owned by Catherine Hughes of Grosvenor road Brookline was driven by her son Melville Hughes 23 of the same address who was brought to East Dedham street station. Pending the result of the boy's injuries he was charged with assault and battery. He furnished bail early last evening and was released.
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John Buckley
Savoy Place
South End
Homeopathic Hospital
Malden Street
Meander
Catherine Hughes
Grosvenor Road
Brookline
Melville Hughes
Dedham Street
Young man dies rescuing mother in Brooklyn fire
In Brooklyn a 23 year old man, Harry Halstead, perished after rushing back into a burning apartment to save his 65 year old paralytic mother, Mrs Mary Halstead. Fire officials say a domestic 77 year old started the blaze by throwing a lighter match on a tablecloth.
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New York
Harry Halstead
Brooklyn
Mary Halstead
Chicago killer confesses to triple murder spurred by threats
Harlie Beard, 22, farm hand in Chicago, confessed to killing three relatives near Greasy Ridge Ohio, including Robert Massie, his mother Mrs. Dennie Massie 76, and sister Mary 46. He claimed persecution and threats drove him, saying he struck with a heavy stake then severed throats with a razor before fleeing to Chicago.
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Chicago
Harlie Beard
Beard KillsMassie Family In Ohio Farm Tragedy
Beard confessed to fatally attacking Mary Massie and her parents on the 120 acre Massie farm after alleged advances by Mary. He described a day of quarrels escalating to bludgeoning and throat cutting, then fleeing to Chicago by train. The Massies were prominent Ohio locals.
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Beard
Mary Massie
D. EF. Day
West
Madison Street
Ohio
Massies
Robert
Shepard Ball Enjoyed by Mutual Aid Association Crowd
A 1000 strong gathering at the Somerset Hotel heard John Shepard Jr address attendees after a concert and dance. Guests from Greater Boston and Providence attended while a Bermuda cablegram from Charles S. Jones was read. Early in the evening a will dispute involving Henry Wenz and Mary Louise Sullivan Wenz was heard by a jury.
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Mutual Aid Associations
Greater
Boston
Providence
Mutual Aid Association
Shepard, Norwell Company
Somerset Hotel
John Shepard, Jr
Charles 8. Jones
Bermuda
John Shepard
E. E. Cole
Franklin A. Webster
Frank R. Carroll
D. B. Strickland
F. P. Woodmand
Charles F
Firefight in South End as Man Fires at Pursuers
Joseph M. Golden of 340 Shawmut avenue shot at Thomas Riley after a confrontation with a gang in the South End. Golden was arrested on weapon charges claiming he acted after threats and to attract police attention while walking with a woman. He says loiterers threw bottles, chased him to his lodging, and he fired when pressed.
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South End
Joseph M. Golden
Shawmut Avenue
Thomas Riley
Golden
Scarlet fever at Milton Academy outbreak reported
Five cases of scarlet fever were reported at Milton Academy. The Milton Board of Health has implemented precautions to prevent spread. Athletics have been halted and games with other schools canceled.
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Milton Academy
Milton Board of Health
Ariates Semichkara Dies in Air Fight Over Sebastopol
A military air combat near Sebastopol results in the death of Ariates Semichkara after he fell from an aircraft during a battle. The incomplete report notes his unit and the May 15 incident.
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Sebastopol
Russia
Ariates Semichkara
Tod
Aananas
Governor at Parish Meet in Roxbury Hall
Governor Walsh and state officials attended St. James parish biennial reunion in Hibernian Hall Roxbury drawing about 3000 people. Crowley greeted the pastor Rev Philip J O Donnell who replied and welcomed all. The Governor spoke on loyalty to country and union of faith and flag.
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Walsh
Barry
Curley
Donahue
Mansfield
St. James Parish
Hibernian Hall
Roxbury
William A. H. Crowley
Philip J. O'Donnell
Crowley
Haggerty
St. James
Daniel J. Dwyer
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McClure Newspaper
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Quinn
Daniel H. Coakley
Kenny
Mr. Watson
Cillor Watson
Edward Kelley
Charles 8. Robinson
Arthur S. Towle
Jordan Marsh Company
Etter
Maldén
Carmini Ambrovio
Dominic Columbo
Luigi Luciano
John Gallard
Joseph J. Fitter
I.W. W
Ettor
Wakefield Avenue
Finn
Medford
Melrose Hospital
Metropolitan Police Patrol
Richard Dutton
Angelo Labono
Valley Street
Socorsos Storti
Valley Streets
Giuseppi Habici
Wilson Names
Chas. Warren
Auto
Pacific Northwest
Union Pacific
Massie
Mary
Bob
Grenoble
France
R.h.stearns and Company
Shepard Ball
Wenz
Sound Mind
Somerset Maker's Widow
Henry Wenz
Mary Louise Sullivan-Wenz
James A. Watson
Franz Wenz
Henry
Stevens
Supreme Court
Superior Court
I. C.S
Department of Displays
Washington St
Saleem
Electrica
Araitstorel
Pakek
Bunaphy
Adwaetta
Diwegt
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