Thief Robbing Mail Boxes Shot by Boston Officers
John Burns, found in the act of robbing a United States mail box at Berkeley street and Columbus avenue, was shot in the leg by Superintendent Hanson of the Back Bay post office. Burns’s companion, a long-employed carrier with a wife and eight children, fled. both suspects left town with officers pursuing them. Burns claimed the name Burke at the station but corrected by Hanson, who pressed for his real identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
United States
Berkeley Street
Columbus Avenue
Herbert N. Hanson
Back Bay
George D. Thomas
Postoffice
Hanson
City Hospital
Division 5
Burns
Thomas
White
United States Detective Service
Postoffice Square
Department
Station 5
Burke
Mansfield
Mass
Budding Doctors' Change at City Hospital Examinations Begin
City Hospital opened house officer examinations with 39 applicants. Half examined yesterday, the rest today. Nine to be appointed for eighteen months, with results due in three to four days. Many Harvard graduates among entrants, seeking practical medical experience as thousands of patients come under care.
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City Hospital
Harvard
Moth Control Plan Probed at Franklin Park
The gypsy moth commission will spray bushes at Franklin Park all summer to curb moth infestation. Surrounding woods along Glen Road are invaded and moths killed. the lead-based spray harms plants but not insects. The commission will monitor the plants throughout the season.
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Franklin Park
Gypsy Moth Commission
Glen Road
Visions of Indictments of Haverhill Aldermen
A reader’s column reflects on possible indictments of Haverhill aldermen and speculates that Moody will need to draft bills in response. The piece anchors on local political tensions and upcoming legislative actions.
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Haverhill
Moody
Hearing on Haverhill Aldermen boodling case continued
The grand jury hearing into alleged boodling in Haverhill's Aldermen was adjourned to next Tuesday in Salem. District Attorney Moody expects to finish testimony, with up to four indictments anticipated. About 114 witnesses testified, costs exceed $2000, and links to Fred Smith remain unclear.
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Newburyport
Grand Jury
Haverhill
Salem
Grand Panel
Lawrence
Moody
Tom Higham
Massachusetts Secret Service
Fred Smith
Smith
Post
Benjamin F. Brickett
E. B. Fuller
Jealous Wife Survives After Car Incident in South Boston
Mrs Albert Carmichael of 138 Washington street survived a self inflicted act after leaping in front of a Berkeley street car Wednesday night in South Boston. She accuses her husband of infidelity while Albert Carmichael denies any wrongdoing. He claims the injuries were accidental as he watched from the scene and then from Bartletts drug store.
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Albert Carmichael
Carmichael
Te Street
Bartlett
Washington Street
Thief Conductor Suspected After Bicycle Theft
Louis Dies of 1041 Tremont street reported a West End conductor stole his $1440 McCune bicycle No. 57, 1893 pattern, from his home during a South End fire. A Mr. Paul witnessed the theft. the conductor is described as short with a black mustache and works at J. M. Fitzgerald's on Washington street.
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South End
Louis Dies
Tremont Street
West End
McCune
Dies
J. M. Fitzgerald’s
Washington Street
Paul
Magonigle Loses Prize After Language Issue
H V Magonigle won the Rotch traveling architectural scholarship but the committee voided it for his failure to pass the French preliminary. The exam is redone with Magonigle, Reed, and Skinner reentering. Murray Smith and L Newhall decline to rerun, arguing Magonigle's win.
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H. V. Magonigle
Rotch
Magonigle
Roth & Tilden
H. V. Magonigie
Fred N. Reed
Longfellow, Alden & Harlow
T. H. Skinner
W. G. Preston
Murray Smith
Hartwell & Richardson
L. ©. Newhall
A. H. Bowditch
Magonigie
Boston Art Club Talk on Wood Sculpture by Karl von Rydingsvard
Karl von Rydingsvard lectured at the Boston Art Club on wood sculpture a topic rarely treated. He spoke from experience in Sweden and the United States and illustrated the talk with antique and modern carvings to a large audience of club members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl von Rydingsvard
Boston Art Club
Sweden
Atlantic
Lover Seeks Court Help Against Ida Berkmans Family
Harry Rueben, eager to marry Ida Berkman, seeks police protection and court action against her parents and three brothers who oppose the match. Rueben employs detective F T Foley after threats and claims Ida, about eighteen, loves him though clandestine meetings have angered her family. Rueben, living at 70 Brighton Street, wants arrest for alienating affections as the Berkmans plan to move.
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Harry Rueben
Ida Berkman
Ida
Harry
Idla
Rueben
Het
Hary
Lim
F. T. Foley
Brighton Street
Berkmans
Post
Mater
US Citizen Stows On Gallia Story Highlights Immigrant Rule
A Cunard liner raises questions after discovering a man named Duffy on the Gallia who was a U S citizen. Immigrant Commissioner Skeffington confirms the man is American and the captain releases him, explaining the ship could claim only passage money as a charge. If foreign, he would face detention and possible transfer to English authorities.
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Cunard
Gallia
Duffy
Liverpool
Skeffington
Boston
Woman Accuses Dr Cogswell of Harsh Treatment on Island Grounds
Mrs Esther J Brown testified before the aldermanic committee that a man in a straw hat, later identified as Dr Cogswell, ordered her off Long Island pauper lodgings grounds while she was tying a shoe during a 1892 visit to see an invalid friend. The hearing noted earlier testimony, including Thomas F Ring's claim about a prisoner being suspended by the hands, and adjourned until 2 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther J. Brown
Cogswell
Long Island
Lincoln
Big Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convention Planned
The annual Catholic Total Abstinence Union convention for the Boston archdiocese will gather 1500 delegates in Hudson Decoration Day. A high mass at Father Cusick's church kicks off a statewide parade with invited officials, including Governor Greenhalge and Archbishop Williams. Delegates from nearby dioceses will attend. trains run by Fitchburg railroad. The Rev. James T. O'Reilly will preside. the afternoon events occur in a Berlin grove and organizers anticipate a highly successful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Archdiocese of
Boston
Hudson
Father Cusick
Greenhalge
Williams
Brady
Marlboro
Springfield
Providence
New Hampshire
Hartford
Fitchburg Railroad
James T. O'Reilly
Lawrence
St. Paul
Berlin
Archdiocesan Union
Burglary at Wakefield Post Office Reveals Large Heist
Early today a burglary at the Wakefield post office netted about 5000 in securities belonging to Postmaster B F Robinson Jr and 1460 in stamps for the government. The safe was wrecked and blown into the office center with the door and front windows shattered. Only three two cent stamps remained in the safe, while loose change and part of a cigar box were taken from the store money drawer.
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Providence
Wakefield Post Office
B. F. Robinson, Jr
Moody Merrill Life Insurance Policies Validly Assigned
The Supreme Court rules Mrs. Charlotte Baker holds a valid claim to seven life insurance policies issued in July 1892 by Moody Merrill. Merrill had pledged $60,000 he owed her as security, and the assignees cannot recover the policies from her.
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Moody Merrill
Charlotte #. Baker
Merrill
Supreme Court
Malden Mayor Leaves on Western Business Trip
Mayor Everett J. Stevens begins a Western business trip, expected to last two or three weeks. During his absence Chairman John A. Powers of the Board of Aldermen will serve as acting mayor.
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Malden
Everett J. Stevens
John A. Powers
Board of Aldermen
Newton Upper Falls Silk Mill Strike Over Wages
About 130 women at the Newton Upper Falls silk mill struck for higher wages and more work after a 10 percent cut and shorter hours. Management promised full-time operation after the 28th, but the firm would not grant the requested raise, prompting a walkout amid town discussion and no formal union.
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Newton Upper Falls
Mill Board
H. C. Davis
William Ryle & Co
New York
Somerville Hospital Hosts Donor Recognition Reception
Last evening the matron entertained friends of the hospital who aided in founding and furnishing it. A forthcoming event will honor the minority of child donors with suitable recognition.
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Somerville Hospital
Brockton Votes to Install Clock at City Hall
Brockton city fathers approve a clock with illuminated dial for City Hall and authorize a new bell tower and striker at an additional cost of 1900 dollars.
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Brockton
Harriet W Connelly Arrested for Malicious Mischief
Harriet W Connelly was arrested in Somerville on a malicious mischief complaint after a dispute with a nurse employer on Boston Street. Doctors found her harmlessly insane when irritated, and Judge Story declined action, allowing her to leave with her sister for Lowell after the charge was withdrawn.
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Harriet W. Connelly
Somerville
Boston Street
Harriet
Lowell
Story
Station House
Ex-Mayor Johnson resigns from Waltham School Board
Ex-Mayor Byron B. Johnson, long a leading figure on the Waltham School Board, submitted his resignation after a heated dispute at a committee meeting alleging Principal Butler insulted parents. The board later endorsed Butler unanimously and approved hiring Asbury Temple for the High School graduation amid Johnson and Dr. Jarvis opposition.
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Waltham
Byron B. Johnson
Johnson
Butler
Asbury Temple
Jarvis
New Pilot Boat Columbia Launched at East Boston
The pilot boat Columbia was launched yesterday morning from Ambrose Martins yard East Boston. She measures feet overall with beam 21.4 feet and depth 12 feet. After launch a large group feasted aboard then towed to Fiske wharf where she passed under the big derrick and had her two masts stepped. She will be rigged at Battery wharf by Francis Lowe Son and take ballast. Expected in commission by mid June with spars by Henry Pigeon.
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Columbia
Ambrose Martin
Boston
Fiske
Battery Wharf
Francis Lowe & Son
Henry Pigeon
Meyer Jury Deliberates In Poisoning for Insurance Case
New York May 17 the case against Meyer charged with wholesale poisoning for life insurance was given to the jury at 9 10 p m Meyer smoked a cigar and chatted cheerfully It was conceded the recorder Smythes charge was fair He spoke of Brandts death as one of the most horrible cases and noted the policy payment to Amelia Baum Mrs Meyer as a possible motive.
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New York
Meyer
Recorder Smythe
Brandt
Amelia Baum
House Repeals Section 9 on Vessel Signals
Washington May 17 The House passed a bill repealing Section 9 of the act of 1880 governing display of lights and signals on ships to prevent collisions due to Britain not honoring an 1889 conference. The chamber also passed and amended the agricultural appropriation bill to punish false weather bureau reports or signal misuse. Signals may be displayed on mail cars.
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Washington
Great Britain
Weather Bureau
Hinman Memorial Service Draws Large South Boston Audience
The Rev. Frank Haven Hinman tribute at South Baptist Church attracted a stylish crowd. Performances included selections by a band from the School for the Blind, readings by Mrs. F. A. Flanders and Miss Lilla B. Kelley, and music by John Craig Kelley and others. A neat sum likely to be raised.
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Frank Haven Hinman
South Baptist Church
South Boston
School For the Blind
F. A. Flanders
Lilla B. Kelley
John Craig Kelley
J. L. White
Lillian B. Cook
Carrie T. Shepard
C. Harrison Prescott
Jonn Craig Kelley
Columbia Sets Sail for Final Deep Sea Trial
The cruiser Columbia, accepted by the government last November after making 22.81 knots on her official trial, left League Island Navy Yard at 10:30 this morning for her final deep sea trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Columbia
League Island Navy Yard
German American Citizens Association Holds Meeting in South Boston
An important meeting of the German American Citizens' Association was held in Tonti Hall South Boston last night. George Wirth presided and speakers included Buckel man Mischler Frank Wermes and Dorr. The group aims to aid Germans becoming U S citizens and to establish a city headquarters with officers from allied associations. Represented areas include South Boston Roxbury Jamaica Plain and Roslindale. The association was started by George Wirth Kent H Renee Gustav Shattack and J Shneider ale.
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Citizens’ Association
Tonti Hall
E Street
South Boston
United States
George Wirth
Buckelman
Mischler
Frank Wermes
Dorr
Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Roslindale
Kent
H. Renee
Gustav Shattack
J. Shneider Ale
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Dr. Cogswell
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Waltham School Board
Tom Cooper
Amy Robsart
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Provincetown
Charles
Joseph Cook
John Hall
Vincent and
Doane
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E. Cowles
McLean Hospital
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London
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Nellie Bly
Griffiths
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