$300000 Suit Against L Heard At Superior Court
The major case in the Elevated railway litigation is before Judge Sherman with a $300000 claim by Columbia Theatre owner James J. Grace for noise damage from passing trains. Engineer Frank E. Sherry testified the tracks run within five feet of the building and that a sharp curve worsens noise, with switches and frogs adding rattling sounds. Grace bought the site in 1890 for $76000 plus 3600 feet rear for $42500 and, after building, rental income fell from $21000 annually to sporadic, with six tenants since the rail line’s arrival versus four in the previous twelve years. Cross-examination of Grace continues.
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Sherman
Superior Court
James J. Grace
Columbia Theatre
Frank E. Sherry
Francis Wilson
Grace
Archbishop Williams
Foresters' Reserve Fund Topic At Tremont Hall
Past High Chief Ranger Daniel A. Cronin spoke to St. Francis Court at Tremont Hall Roxbury Crossing describing the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters reserve fund. The fund, around 120,000 dollars, is invested chiefly in first mortgages on real estate for safety and availability. The meeting included a brief musical and literary entertainment.
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Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Daniel A. Cronin
Tremont Hall
Roxbury Crossing
St. Francis Court
Newton
Brookline
Melrose Highlands Woman's Club Leads State Efforts
The Melrose Highlands Woman's Club with over 225 members, led by President Mrs Lillian M Hellen, backs vacation schools for Highlands children and fights brown tail and gypsy moths. Hellen, serving a second term, also belongs to the Boston Charity Club and formerly held offices in the Medford Woman's Club. Officers include Harriet W Gerrish vice president Harriet Young vice president Allie Eldridge secretary and Allie Peck treasurer.
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Melrose Highlands
Boston Charity Club
Melrose
Pardon Refused for Life Prisoner Cornelius Nagle at Charlestown
The governor's council blocked a pardon for Cornelius Nagle to the alarm of supporters led by jury members and warden Bridges. Despite strong backing from Governor’s council allies and urging from Lieutenant-Governor Guild, a tie vote ended in denial. Nagle and two associates were sentenced to life for the 1894 murder of Darcy S. Foster in Billerica.
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Cornelius Nagle
Charlestown
Irwin
Goodwin
Hall
Jewett and
Nickerson
Guild
Sullivan and
Hoag
Watson
Nagle
Lowe
J. Howard Crosby
Spo
Patrick Sullivan
Lilley
Bridges
Patrick Foley
Darcy S. Foster
Billerica
Views on the Marriage Question Sparked by Father Walsh
Correspondents debate why people stay single amid rising costs and housing burdens. A reader from Miss Mattapan argues marriage often brings unhappiness and responsibility for in laws, urging young people to consider supporting elderly parents instead.
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Father Walsh
St. Patrick’s Parish
Cost of raising a family cited in letter to the editor
A Boston reader argues against Father Walsh by noting a family of four needs about 150 dollars yearly for basics. The letter claims marriage entails duties, medical costs, education, and potential funeral expenses, and urges virtuous living over forced marriage to avoid hardship.
Young Lady Seeks Correspondence With J P in Boston Post
A 27 year old Roxbury woman writes to the Boston Post seeking to meet the man who signed as J P in Father Walsh’s piece Why Young Men Don’t Marry. She notes she is neat and social, enjoys beer occasionally, and prefers marriage over dancing and roaming. She asks J P to respond via the paper.
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Post
Sir
Father Walsh
J. P
J. PP
Boston Post
L. M. Roxbury
Wolf's My Clothier Alteration Dept Draws Crowds
The alteration department of Wolf's, My Clothier, Hanover and Portland Streets, is a lively scene with a skilled staff. The department is highlighted as a standout feature of the modern and progressive shop.
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Wolf's
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