Life's Citadel, Leg Cut Out at the Socket in Boston
William Gibbs of Brockton underwent a pioneering hip disarticulation at Boston Emergency Hospital. Dr. George W. Galvin led the 50 minute operation with assistors, a first in Boston, following an osteosarcoma infection threatening life. Gibbs, 40, prior carpenter, faced a near fatal crisis yet survived after the delicate procedure.
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George W. Galvin
Boston
Wyeth
New York
Brockton
Gibbs
Galvin
Segur
Beli
Daniel
George W. Armstrong
Martin
Marblehead
Wilson
Hub Gore Company
Postman
Esmarsk
Noble Hawaiians at Chauncy Hall School
Captain Julius A. Palmer spoke on the Hawaiian Islands and their native people at Chauncy Hall School. He praised the Hawaiians as a noble people and recounted how he left his watch and chain on the table without locking doors, noting others did the same. The home life and democracy of the Hawaiians intrigued the audience.
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Chauncy Hall
Julius A. Palmer
Hawaiian Islands
Palmer
Cordaville Feud and Shootings Highlight Local Lawlessness
In Cordaville Massachusetts a feud between the Rafertys and the Kellys escalates after a Sunday shooting. Constable Dorr describes Kellys ranch as a hub for dog fights cock fights and crooks tied to Boston. Raferty and Kellys are hospitalized with gunshot wounds as the town grapples with persistent crime and elusive arrests.
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Cordaville
Old Bay
Ned Buntline
West
Post
Boston & Albany
Jim” Raferty
Pete Kelly
Boston
Southboro
Worcester County
Hopkinton
Middlesex County
John Kelly
Kelly
F. A. Dorr
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Tom Kelly
Bill Leary
Westboro
Raferty
Quinlan
Kellys
Old John
Tom
Pete
Mr. Dorr
Nellie Dixon Crew Member Dies Prompting Half Mast Flags
Nellie Dixon at Commercial wharf and Seaman's Union Society flag half mast for the death of John Leyden a former crew member who died at City Hospital. The Boston port sees Brookline first arrival for Boston Fruit Company amid spectators. A swimming match set for Saturday at 2 PM from the wharf to East Boston return, George Clayton versus Warren Fitch for 5 dollars. Bark Samar sold to Captain Forbes who plans to sail in South American trade.
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Nellie Dixon
Commercial Wharf
Seaman's Union Society
Commercial Street
John Leyden
City Hospital
Brookline
Anderson
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Blake
Boston
Boston Fruit Company
Boston & Albany
East
George Clayton
Warren Fitch
Samar
Forbes
Portland Lloyds
Vermont Academy Alumni Reunion at Brunswick
A reception for Dr. and Mrs. Willard drew about fifty Vermont Academy alumni and former pupils from Brown University Wellesley and other artistic circles. Notables included Dr. S. F. Smith Judge Alden Mrs. Burwell Asa B. Davis Rev M L Johnson Wilbur E G Gorham Agnes Leavitt Lothrop BE W Murch Anna Alexander Alma Fisher Pettingill Della Smith Jennie Willoughby and others from Chicago Providence West Acton Medford and nearby communities.
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Vermont Academy
Brunswick
Heedens Held for Grand Jury on Manslaughter Charge
Augustus Heeden and Catherine Heeden were held for the June grand jury in 5000 bail each in South Boston court. They face a murder charge for the May 5 death of William Cavanaugh at 33 Athens Street. Judge Fallon ordered the murder count downgraded to manslaughter and kept the couple in custody.
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Augustus Heeden
Catherine Heeden
Fallon
South Boston
William Cavanaugh
Athens Street
Post
Callahan
Thomas Riley
Bridge Link between Chelsea and Orient Heights Approved
The Chelsea Orient Heights bridge project has passed both City Council branches and the Legislature and now rests with the finance committee to secure a loan. The 953 foot bridge with a draw will open a new avenue linking Chelsea with Orient Heights and surrounding North Shore suburbs, boosting local growth and property values.
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Chelsea
Orient Heights
North Shore
Local merchant leases Harvard College building on Washington
Mr. R. T. Almy, a popular Washington street clothing merchant, has leased the new Harvard College building at the corner of Washington street and Hayward place for a long term. He expects to occupy about June 1. the store and basement will be about twice the size of his present premises.
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R. T. Almy
Washington Street
Harvard College
Hayward Place
Haverhill Aldermen Cases Delayed To Next Term
In Salem the criminal term of the Superior Court opened with Charles A. Kimball pleading not guilty to three counts of bribery. He posted bail of 1500 dollars. The Haverhill aldermen’s cases will not be tried this term.
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Haverhill
Superior Court
Salem
Charles A. Kimball
Death by suicide of James Canning at South End home
James Canning of 7 Village Street South End committed suicide at his home yesterday. The 44 year old married porter left notes of despondency caused by prolonged illness. Despondency and illness believed to be the motive.
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James Canning
Village Street
South End
Canning
Bond, false awning-maker, sentenced for two years in jail
James Bond, 45, known as a false pretender, ran an awning business at 51 Cambridge Street and enticed up to a dozen half-interest partners. In Superior Court he was sentenced to two years in the House of Correction after taking money from Edward R. Jones and others.
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James
Bond
Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
Cambridge Street
Edward R. Jones
Jones
W. N. James
Charles P. Whipple
Joseph H. Knowles
Painters stage collapse injures two in Providence
A painter's stage fell from a house on Potter's avenue in Providence this morning. James O'Neill was perhaps fatally injured and Abram Dow was hurt but not as seriously.
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Providence
Potter's Avenue
James O'Neill
Abram Dow
The American Wringer Co Advertisement
The American Wringer Co located at 18 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Republican convention opens with Wagner as temporary chairman
Harrisburg session begins under General Louis Wagner of Philadelphia as temporary chair. Rev. Dr Theodore Flood of Meadville named permanent chairman in the afternoon, denouncing Democrats and predicting Republican victory. Platform calls for bimetallism, currency expansion, protection, immigration reform, and changes to naturalization.
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Penn
Onera House
Louis Wagner
Philadelphia
Theodore Ll. Flood
Meadville
Hisses
Grover Cleveland
Corliss Steam Engine Co Reorganized to Resume Work
Providence May 23 The Corliss Steam Engine Company reopens after a long downturn with a syndicate buying the plant and patents. New directors include S Holman Worcester General William Draper Hopedale Mass William H Bent Taunton Stephen A Jenks Central Falls R I Haven C Pernam Lowell PY W French Boston David M Thompson Providence George R Babbitt Providence Charles I Giles Providence The works can employ over one thousand men when running at full capacity.
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Providence
Corliss Steam Engine Company
S. Holman
Worcester
William ¥. Draper
Hopedale
Mass
William H. Bent
Taunton
Stephen A. Jenks
Central Falls
R. I
Haven C
Pernam
Lowell
PY. W. French
Boston
David M. Thompson
George R. Babbitt
Charles I. Giles
Peril on the Pacific as steamer Marion goes missing
San Francisco reports concern in naval circles over the United States steamer Marion damaged in a Yokohama typhoon. After repairs the Marion headed toward San Francisco with plans to call at Honolulu. The Gaelic reached Honolulu first and found the Marion absent after thirty seven days at sea, with no sign of her.
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San Francisco
United States
Marion
Yokohama
Honolulu
Orient
Reign of Terror Reported in Belgrade and Serbia
Vienna dispatches say Serb frontier smuggling reports describe a terror regime in Belgrade and across Serbia with mass arrests by the young king suppressing public opinion.
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London
Vienna
Belgrade
Servia
Boston Labor Demonstration Led by Silk Mill Strikers
Charlotte Smith leads fifty to one hundred women from silk mills and shirt shops in a planned morning procession to the State House seeking a conference on grievances. They will march with banners and a brass band, meeting at 22 Eliot Street and aiming to meet the Governor and influence labor oversight.
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Boston
Charlotte Smith
Leominster
State House
Miss Smith
Eliot Street
Woman’s Rescue League
Board of Trade Rooms
Merchant’s Exchange
The Heights at Revere Opens May 30 for Housing Seekers
You can’t do better than buy at The Heights Revere and you’ll learn prices and terms. Located 4 1 2 miles from Boston it has two lines of electrics and views of harbor and overland. For full particulars contact Wood Harmon Co 13 School St Boston.
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Revere
Boston
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