Runaway Boy Georgie Hanson Returns Home After Two Week City Wide Chase
In South Beeston Georgie Hanson, twelve, wandered for two weeks prompting a police and parental search. He says a kicked stocking incident sparked his run and a man once gave him money. Police hold notes with his name and disappearance date and continue a broader South Boston inquiry into linked men and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie
Hanson
South Beeston
Independence Davy
Boston
Truant Boy Spins Tale of Beans and Bunking Nights
A South Boston boy recounts two weeks living on beans and lash while dodging the Lynn truаnt officer. He details sleeping on straw in abandoned Echo Grove houses, a stifling lack of money, and bright memories of home as investigators tie his case to a gray‑bearded man in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Echo Grove
Kittie
Winter Street
Scho Grove
Ehneen
The
Post
Maud
Maud Threw Her Baly Arms Around “Cgeorgie
Boston
Charles Street
Georgie
Storis
Peninsula
Union Meeting of Hibernian AOH and Daughters of Erin
A historic joint gathering of 64 AOH divisions and the Daughters of Erin held in Wells Memorial Hall, with County President Cronin opening and Rev. Brogan delivering a keynote. Plans outlined for the May 29 Mechanics Hall reunion and ball to fund the national convention and parade in Boston next year, with 11,000 tickets issued and attendance expected from state officers and division presidents. Many prominent Ladies Auxiliary members attended, forming a large reception committee and enhancing transportation and decoration arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Ferrinn
Order
Wells Memorial Hall
William J. Cronin
F. A. Brogan
St. Vincent’s Parish
South
Boston
United Divisions
Mechanics’ Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Thomas I. Fitzgerald
Cronin
John T. Keating
Chicago
Messrs
M. J. Cavanaugh
James A. Punch
John PP. Galvin
Benjamin J. Fitzpatrick
Timothy J. O'Connell
James F. Reardon
D. C. Finlay
Mary B. Cavanagh
Matthew Cummings
John J. Daly
James W. Coriss
Patrick J. O'Donovan
John B. O'Higgins
Charles McCarthy
John Dolan
Thomas J. Kelly
James J. Reardon
John F. McKenna
John T. Galvin
James J. Shea
Ladies Auxiliary
Notable Names Registered for Rowing and Ball Elected Officials
A list of gentlemen including John A. Ryan John Dolan James Shea and many others appears alongside elected figures for rowing and ball. The document names numerous individuals with titles and affiliations, signaling organized committees and leadership roles within a civic or athletic society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
John A. Ryan
John Dolan
James J. Shea
John J. Scanlan
J. O'Donovan
Patrick Griffin
Patrick F. Eagat
James F. Woodl
John J. Spellman
Thomas J. Kelly
Thomas J. Downe
James W. Corliss
William M. Nicho
Edmond F. Wood
Joan J. Daly
Vngh
A. Met'tela
Michael Mullen
Joan T. Galvin
Michael J. Cavanaugh
Daniel P. Harrington
John Bb
Hisgins
Timothy J. McCar
William I. Hlender
George H. Sheehat
Thomas FP. Butter
John J. McKenna
Daniel J. Sullivan
J. Fitzpatrick
James A. Runde
Mortimer J. Padden
John J. Devereaux
A. Quinn
Frank Cassidy
Hanscom Takes Office Quietly at Police Headquarters
Deputy Superintendent Orrinton M. Hanscom assumed new duties at police headquarters with no ceremony. The shift among three deputies aims to balance night work, with Hanscom four months at night, followed by Deputy Pierce. His first act was to authorize release of a pickpocket story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrinton M. Hanscom
Iranscom
Coulter
District 2
Messrs
Pierce
Hanscom
Burrill
Automobile Stable to House City’s Largest Stable
A Tremont street project converts the old Cyclorama building into a major automobile stable with electric plant work nearly complete. The plan includes a two-turret entrance removal, a steel interior, a main battery charging room, street-level vehicle storage, and 19-ton cranes with electric elevators enabling one-minute battery changes. Directors include George von L. Meyer and Oliver Ames. The firm links with New York Chicago and Philadelphia interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Jerkeley
Clarendon
George von L. Meyer
Charles J. Edgar
Oliver Ames
Fred A. Gilbert
Abner J. Tower
Francis R. Hart
Boston
Martin Malony
Philadelphia
Robert McA. Lloyd
New York
James
Countess Seeks Return of 250000 Franc Marriage Settlement
Paris reports a supplementary divorce suit where the Countess Ester demands from her husband the return of the marriage settlement amounting to 250000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Esterhazy
NO NEARER PEACE SWEEPING CHARGE Four Filipino Commissioners Arrive in Manila
Manila May 2 two military and two civil Filipino commissioners arrived to cooperate with Manila citizens in negotiating terms of peace. They seek an armistice pending Philippine congress session. General Otis refused to consider the proposal. A government seat move to Tarlac may delay pacification. General Wheaton is relieved. Funston assigned to his brigade. A board will visit Batavia to study European troop health methods for American use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Otis
Tarlac
San Pernando
Wheaton
Funston
Frenen
Twenty-second Infantry
Cabell
Randolph
Third Artillery
Batavia
Police Crack Major Pickpocket Ring
Four suspects including Daniel Nugent Frank Leonard Mary Leonard and Mamie Smith were arrested by Inspectors Gaddis and McCausland suspected of a month long pocket picking spree. Officers recovered cash a gold watch a diamond stud and knives from the men. Mamie Smith previously jumped bail on a conductor pocket theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaddis
Mec Causland
Daniel Nugent
Boston
Frank Leonard
Cambridge
Mary Leonard
Mamie Smith
McCausland
Nugent
Leonard
Smith
Striking Buffalo Grain Shovelers Reject Connors Contract
In Buffalo on May 19 the grain shovelers voted to repudiate all agreements with the Lake Carriers' Association and demand abrogation of the Connors contract. They refused further negotiations and rejected Bishop Quigley's advice to return to work. The International Seamen's Union will join, aiding unloading of grain as crews assist in the strike movement.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lake Carriers’ Association
Connors
Bishop Quigley
Associated Lake Lines
McMahon
Quigley
Lake Curriers’ Association
Mr. Connors
St. Bridget’s Hall
Promenade Concert by First Corps Cadets at Columbus Armory
The First Corps of Cadets entertained about 30 guests with a promenade concert at the Columbus avenue armory. The event ran from 8:30 to 10:39 p m and featured the Cadet Band under F EF Partridge in uniform. Guard mount occurred at 7 p m with Lt N E Cabot and Capt Charles H Rollins in command.
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Columbus Avenue Armory
Boston
Brookline
Cambrides
F. EF. Partridge
N. E. Cabot
Charles H. Rollinsons
Chinatown Gambling Raid Nets Twenty Three Arrests
Officer Tewhart and the liquor squad raided 6 Oxford Place and found two counters and two fan tan cards in an attic room. They arrested twenty three Chinamen for being present where gambling implements were located.
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Tewhart
Liquor Squad
Oxford Place
Funeral of Mrs Musgrave at Cambridge church
The funeral of Mrs Mary A Musgrave was held yesterday from her home at 15 Farwell place Cambridge. Services were at St Pauls Church at 2 o’clock with Father Ryan officiating. Pallbearers were John Shea John Martin Patrick Connors James Ward James Timmons and John Lever. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Musgrave
Farwell Place
Cambridge
St. Paul's Church
Father Ryan
John Shea
John Martin
Patrick Connors
James Ward
James Timmons
John Lever
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
McKinley Headed Home After Health Restorative South Visit
The special train bearing President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley leaves Hot Springs West Virginia at 10 50 pm en route to Washington. The trip followed an eleven day stay during which the President’s health improved. Acknowledgments came from Tsar Nicholas II and General Otis. The party includes Hitchcock Corbin Dawes Cortelyou and others from Cleveland.
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Hot Springs
Wva
McKinley
Hitchcock
Corbin
Dawes
Rixey
Cortelyou
Barnes
Hamill
Cleveland
Vanderbilt Wins Prize at Open-Air Horse Show
In New York on May 19 society followed the open-air horse show on Manhattan Field. Dealers and professionals were barred from more classes. William K. Vanderbilt Jr entered Miss Columbia and won third prize. The show closed with riding to the hounds led by J Holloway as master of the pack. A half dozen riders followed.
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New York
Manhattan Field
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
J. Holloway
Buckalow Bucka low Dies in Bloomsburg at 104
Bloomsburg report states former United States Senator Charles R Bucka low died at his home in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania He was born December 28 1821 and was elected to the U S Senate in 1881 by a margin of one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Penn
United States
Charles R. Buckalow
Senate
James Collins Will Probate In South Boston
The James Collins will, a South Boston retiree and long resident, was probated. He leaves 1000 to Carney Hospital 1000 to the Little Sisters of the Poor 1000 to St Vincent de Paul Society Boston branch and 1000 to a Sisters of Presentation convent in Ireland. His widow Catherine receives the Broadway home and furnishings with 100000 placed in a trust for her lifetime, run by his three sons as trustees. The rest is split six ways among his three sons and a twenty year trust funds the daughters income Mary Macdonald Ellen and Katherine Collins receive one third of the net income.
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James Collins
South Boston
Peninsular District
Suffolk
Carney Hospital
Little Sisters of the Poor of
Boston
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. James Church
Harrison Avenue
Sisters of Presentation
Bandon
County Cork
Ireland
Catherine
Broadway
John J
Arthur G
William M
Mary F. Macdonald
Ellen M
Katherine M. Collins
Knights Templars Meet in Boston Parker House Dinner
Eighty members of the Massachusetts Union of Knights Templars Commandery attended the regular monthly meeting and dinner at the Parker House with George H. Burnham presiding. Members elected Thomas W. Rogers to membership and paid tribute to Charles A. Tufts. A death notice for Z. A. Bicknell was announced and memorial plans formed.
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Massachusetts Union of Knights Templars
Parker House
George H. Burnham
Providence
R. I
Thomas W. Rogers
Oliver Commandery
Lynn
Charles A. Tufts
New Hampshire
Charles C. Danforth
Z. A. Bicknell
South Shore
Weymouth
William H. Rider
Gloucester
Edar S. Taft
Bethlehem
Joseph A. Locke
Maine
Frye and
Soule
Louisville
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Longwood Handicap Tennis Tour Doubles Upsets
In the Longwood handicap tennis tour two doubles matches were played. Ware and Codman beat Presbrey and Horton two sets to one after a ragged start with 4-6 6-5 6-3. The second round saw Pier and Merrill defeat Dexter and Orcutt 2-6 6-2 6-8 amid tense play.
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Longwood
Ware
Codman
Presbrey
Horton
Deuce
Whitman
Marvin
Winslow
Laverack
Messrs. Pier and Merrill
Dexter
Orcutt
Sabbath Debate Dominates Presbyterian Assembly
In Minneapolis on May 19 the Presbyterian General Assembly spent much time on Sabbath resolutions. Speakers warned that the American Christian Sabbath faces imminent peril and that liberty and institutions built on the Sabbath are at risk in large cities and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Presbyterian General Assembly
Lairge
Will of Mrs Frances A Trier filed for probate in Suffolk
Frances Anne Trier's probate filing reveals a 2000 dollar bequest to Caroline Oliver Cobb with fallback to the Home for Ages Couples in Roxbury if she dies. Relatives and friends receive about 15000 dollars, including 100 dollars each to domestics Bridget Gerhagen, Margaret Connelly, and Barbara Connelley. A March 2 1899 codicil adds 5000 dollars to the Home for Aged Couples in Roxbury.
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Frances Anne Trier
Suffolk
Caroline Oliver Cobb
Restratrix
Walnut Avenue
Roxbury
Bridget Gerhagen
Margaret
Barbara Connelley
Drug Clerk Daniel Wilson Arrested in South Boston
Daniel Wilson a drug clerk living at 6 Third Street South Boston was arrested yesterday on charges of embezzling 86 from his employer. A detective had tailed him for weeks alleging he and a confederate sold valuable drugs from the store near Summer Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Wilson
Third Street
South
Boston
Summer Street
Hancock Historical Club Hosts Evening at University Settlement
The Hancock Historical Club entertained many friends last evening at 54 Hull Street. Members, graduates of Hancock School, presented a program including violin solo, readings and papers on Moses, Eastern Civilization, and Jerusalem, with songs and recitals by Misses Eddy Burnee Levenson R De Fabritis White and White.
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Hancock Historical Club
University Settlement
Hull Street
Hancock School
Fanny Burnee
The
Jerusalem
Miss White
Holy City
Judge Bell Recovers After Frankslin Park Wound
Judge Charles Upham Bell is resting comfortably after being found in Franklin Park with a severe scalp wound and a gunshot from a bicycle accident. Great hopes are entertained for his ultimate recovery as night falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Upham Bell
Franklin Park
Fire at Chelsea oil refinery causes heavy damage
A blaze last night at the JL Richardson & Co. oil refining factory on Congress Avenue Chelsea drew hundreds of locals. The one story building, saturated with oil and grease, burned rapidly. The lot value is estimated at $1000.
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JL. Richardson &O
Congress Avnue
Chelsea
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Georgie” FE. Hanson
Hibernian Union Meeting
Ladies’ Auxiliary
D. CC. Finlay
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Enminin Foley
Annie Mahoney
Mary Collins
Maggie Cronin
Katharine Sullivan
Pelia W. Kane
Katharine A. Sullivan
Katharine Donovan
B. McDonough
Margaret Connelly
Mary Lucey
Nellie Murphy
Nora A. Hearn
Katie Cook
Mary Cavanagh
Anna Digan
Mintie McCroogin
Nellie Kelley
John McLellan
Mary McNea
A. Cunningham
Catharine Hagan
Julia White
Katie Driscoll
Sarah Kelley
M. McDonald
Teresa Carey
Winnie Maguire
Annie Ford
Kavanagh
Alice Brosseau
Minnie Flynn
Margaret Noonan
Hannah Leary
Margaret Tobin
Margaret Casey
Mainie Fitzpatrick
Annie Flaherty
Mary Fitzsimimons
Mary Donovan
M. Kk
O'Sullivan
Julia Donahoe
Minnie Doolin
Cahill
Elizabeth A. Dowd
Mary H. J. Sullivan
Mary J. Murphy
Mary EF. Flynn
Annie Keefe
Katharine Rogers
Lizzie Cronin
Miss Stack
Miss Dillon
Miss Lynch
Cloran
Mary McGrath
K. A. Healey
J. D. Mahoney
B. A. Hughes
M. BE. Punch
Mary Dacey
Nelle Crowley
Mary Dolan
Rose Dolan
Bridget Sullivan
Susie Griffin
Bb. Riley
Annie Corney
Miss Casey
Annie Neill
Katharine Keefe
Katharine O'Brien
M. H. Hove
Hugh MceCarron
James PP. Donohue
Patrick O'Brien
Cornelius Delaney
Francis M. Campbell
Daniel H. Reardon
William Farrell
Timothy J. Sullivan
Thomas J. Bronnelly
Ilenry Jeliff
Edward H. Warren
Michael J. O'Sullivan
A. McCarthy
Thomas J. Murray
M. F. Attridge
Hugh ©. McGovern
Peter Heally
William H. Mellyn
George W. Long
Patrick W. Hares
Patrick J. Corbett
James Mantie
Daniel Sullivan
H. FF. Macleod
Patrick Hendricks
Patrick McDonald
Daniel J. Lowney
Matthew Doherty
YP. Fitzpatrick
Patrick S. Connor
William J. Mulligan
John Quinn
Thomas F. Fitzgerald
Charlies McCarthy
Jerome €. Bolan
Peter H. Corcoran
Johan Dunne
M. J. Godwin
William J. Hasson
George Casey
John T. White
John O'Leary
Thomas J. Whyte
Frank Daly
Peter KH. Murphy
Cornelius J. O'Leary
Thomas H. Maguire
W. UW. Cuddy
George J
Patrick A. Foley
Michael J. Ryan
Edward Dalton
Martin J. Whalen
J. O'Sullivan
Thomas Neville
John EF. Melkwernan
Thomas F. Walsh
James Doherty
John Devereaux
Jones Connors
H. P. Reddington
Michael J. O'Donnell
EF. R. Fallon
J. Murphy
Joan J. Murphy
J. Coughlan
Thomas J. Cooney
James J. Dolan
John J. Finnerty
Automobile Stable
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Mrs. Musgrave
Philippines
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MacArthur
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Dewey
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Garon
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M'Kinley
Washington
Czar
Vanderbilt
Buckalow
Bluffs, l
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Hesawa
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Knights Templars
Longwood Tennis
General Assembly
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