Ethel May Russell Burns At Home Tragic Fire Accident
Ethel L Russell three year old daughter of Fred N Russell of 645 East Fifth Street South Boston was severely burned about the body from hip to neck at about eight o clock last night while playing in the tub with her brother. The brother, younger by a year or two, had possession of matches and set her clothing on fire before the parents could reach her. Her clothing burned and her side was seriously injured. doctors fear the injuries may prove fatal.
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Ethel L. Russell
Fred N. Russell
East Fifth Street
Boston
Fight on Haverhill Street Leaves Two Injured and One Arrested
Edward McCartney a 36 year old resident of 328 Bunker Hill Street and Thomas Reynolds 32 of No 1 Wall Street clashed on Haverhill Street yesterday afternoon. McCartney was knocked down, badly beaten, and suffered two scalp wounds plus concussion. He was taken to City Hospital by police ambulance. Reynolds was arrested by Division 1 officers on a charge of assault and battery.
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Edward Only
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
Haverhill Street
Thomas Reynolds
No. 1
Wall Street
McCartney
Reynolds
Davis Forgery Case Under Boston Forger Remains In Jail
Richard O. Davis, a noted forger, was arrested by Boston inspectors on Friday May 10 for passing counterfeit papers to two city institutions. Davis remains at Charles Street jail while police report his alleged accomplice has not yet been arrested. Davis is said to be calm about his confinement and making no trouble.
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Richard O. Davis
Boston
Charles Street
Davis
Wood sisters appeal for strong turnout at annual concert
The Carney Hospital Wood sisters urge a good attendance at their annual concert at the Boston center next Sunday evening. In the past year there have been financial strains, with many well known stars billed to appear. The Music Hall promenade Orchestra conducted by Mr. A de Novellis will perform a number of selections.
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Wood Sisters
Carney Hospital
Harvard commencement contest selects speakers in Cambridge
A contest for commencement parts at Harvard chose speakers: Eton Ildredge Noyes of Cambridge on Literature and Life. Arthur Stanwood Pier of Pittsburg on Rise and Fall of New John C. Rowe of South Bethlehem on Should the Municipal Fire Be Placed on a Property Basis. Walcott of Cambridge on Tendency Toward City Irishman in Recent Fiction. Benshimo of Roxbury and Walsh of Albany assigned Latin salutatory duties.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Eton
Benshimo
Roxbury
Aes Walsh
Albany
N. Y
Youths discover decomposed female child on riverbank
Everly Massachusetts reports a grim scene as Walter Bernard aged 16 and another boy found a badly decomposed female child along the River in the afternoon. police isolated the area and launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the discovery and the child’s identity.
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Everly
Mass
Bath
Walter Bernard
BEFORE YOU BUY OR RENT A PIANO WAREROOMS OF THE
Before you buy or rent a piano don’t fail to visit the warerooms of the source. This line reads as a dealer urging inspection of instruments and prices, implying a promotional notice from a local music shop.
General Cogswell laid to rest in Salem crowds
Salem mourns General William Cogswell as thousands crowd City Hall and church to pay last respects. Citizens from all walks of life share tribute to the soldier and statesman, with tears and solemn reverence marking the funeral gathering.
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Salem
William Cogswell
City Mourns General Cogswell with State Delegations
Crowds fill Essex Street as Governor Greenhalge and lawmakers attend the funeral of General Cogswell. Washington and state dignitaries arrive, churches, clubs, and G A R posts stand as city shops drape in mourning. The church service follows a simple Episcopal rite with hymn and scripture.
Funeral of General Cogswell At Salem
The Salem hall displayed floral badges from the Salem Light Infantry, the Second Regiment led by Cogswell, a red star wreath with a figure 2, a G A R post star on roses, and a Cogswell Club crescent of ferns and white roses. The coffin lay in state from 10 am to afternoon, with a steady stream of mourners viewing the face. fifty people per minute passed during the first half hour. The funeral party arrived about 8 pm, met at the station by a guard of honor from the Second Corps of Cadets and Company H.
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Phil H. Sheridan
G. F. F. Wilde
John P. Lathrop
Cogswell
Summer Street
Colonial Club
Washington
Hoar
Lodge
Marsh
Illinois
Maddox
Rome
Russell
Bainbridge
Henry H. Bingham
Philadelphia
Robbins
Alabama
Burt
Chattanooga
Walter H. French
Henry H. Moler
J. A. Kymascon
Minneapolis
F. E. Wilde
United States Navy
Lighthouse Board
Lathrop
Barnstable
Dunn
Elizabeth
N. J
Joseph H. O'Neil
Boston
Greenhalge
Frothingham
Galloupe
Russell, Gauss
Parker
Drury
Republican State Committee
George H. Lyman
Daniel Kent
Worcester
Herbert F. Plympton
Wellesley
Joseph H. Peterson
Salem
Willard J. Hale
Newburyport
Cogswell Club
General Cogswell
Council Chamber
City Hall
Tabernacle Church
Federal and
Washington Streets
State Senate
Second Infantry
Third Brigade
Fourth Army Corps
Second Corps of Cadets
Eighth Regiment
Veteran Cadets
Salem Flambeaux Club
Post
Lynn
Marblehead
James J. Hill
James P. Franks
Duke of Wellington
Salem Light Infantry Association
Company H
Peabody Academy of Science
Federal Street
Court House
Salem Cadets
Grand Army
Lane
Loyal Legion
Entwistle
Bowen and Watts
Huntington
A. P. White
Essex Bar Association
J. N. Peterson
Republican State Central Committee
E. W. Doherty
Congressional District Committee
W. D. Dennis
George W. Wiliams
George L. Allen
Hubbard Breed
Republican City Committee
J. Foster Smith
Young Men’s Republican Club
W. Harvey Merrill
Guard of Honor
Econd Regiment Association
Congressional
Loyal Legion On
the Cogswell Club
Salem Board of Trade
Salem Repubiican Flambeaux Club
Young Men's Catholic Temperance Society
Salem Letter Carriers’ Association
Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society
Societie St. Jean de Baptiste
Salem Light Infantry
D. Purbeck
Commonwealth
Congress
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Federal
Goodhue
Grove Streets
George Cogswell
Bradford
Mass
Massachusetts
William
Paris
Longley
Haverhill
William Napoleon
Funeral in Salem for General Cogswell in State
Crowds filed through the City Hall in Salem to view General Cogswell in state. Flags hung heavy in black, the hall bore wreaths, and a flag‑draped coffin with sword and belt rested centrally as city officials and veterans joined the solemn tribute.
Women's and Men's Haircare Ad Shoppers Note Deals
A fragmented OCR item mentions haircare products for women and men with potential discounts or features. The readable bits suggest a product lineup and promotional tone typical of a newspaper advertisement from an earlier era. No clear dates or entities are legible.
Funeral pageant recalls General Cogswell era service
The article details General William Cogswell’s funeral procession and burial rites, listing the procession order, participating groups, and honorary pallbearers. It also shares anecdotes from his father about Cogswell’s early life, schooling, naval voyage, and wartime leadership, illustrating his thoughtful, disciplined character.
Death of General Cogswell Noted by District Attorney
Salem May 24 District Attorney Moody told the Superior Court that General Cogswell had died and moved for the court to adjourn in his memory. He praised the late general for fidelity and duties performed, saying the Essex bar urged a fitting notice and a recess during the funeral hours.
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Salem
Moody
General Cogswell
Cogswell
Commonwealth
Essex Bar
Bells Toll for General Cogswell at Amesbury funeral
Church bells tolled at 3 p m in Amesbury for General William Cogswell with five strokes marking his age. Flags flew at half mast as mourners attended including Judge Cate a personal friend and Judge Smith the sole local regiment member.
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Amesbury
William Cogswell
Judge Cate
Judge Smith
Cogswell
Youths Arrested in Bicycle Theft Case
Officers arrested George Pierce age 11 and George Giles age 14 for the oped larceny of a bicycle valued at 100 dollars belonging to F N Russell of Warren Street. John J Riley age 26 of Massachusetts Avenue was also arrested yesterday charged with larceny of property valued at 300 dollars from John A. Gal.
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George Pierce
George Giles
F. N. Russell
Warren Street
John J. Riley
Massaachusetts Avenue
John A. Gal
Beecham's Pills for Constipation Advertised
An old advertisement offers Beecham's pills for constipation priced at 10 and 25 cents and promotes buying the accompanying book from the druggist. The note also mentions a separate figure of over 6,000,080 tense related to animal ales.
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Beecham’s
Boston Woman Wins Settlement Over Morse Breach Suit
Mrs. Van Houten, known for her breach of promise case against Bank President Asa Morse, settles for about $20,000 after leaving Boston for Spokane. Morse and her counsel refuse to comment. The long case featured contested claims of engagement and funds, with deposition and testimony from both sides.
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van Houten
Asa Morse
Boston
Spokane
Wash
Morse
Mr. Child
van Houten-Morse
Mr. Morse
New England Conservatory of Music
South End
Cambridgeport
Saratoga
Lexington
Mass
Massachusetts Hotel
Russell
Russell House
Hugh McCulloch Dead Ex-Secretary of the Treasury
The Hon. Hugh McCulloch died shortly before 3 this morning in Washington after a long illness due to old age and lung trouble. He was nearly 87, unconscious before death, with his family at his side. McCulloch was born in Kennebunk, Vermont, December 1, 1808.
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Washington
Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
McCulloch
Mr. McCulloch
Kennebunk, Ve
Car Wreck At Blue Hill Avenue In Roxbury
Mr A F Means of 76 Wayland Street drove from Hastings stable on Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury at 8 last night when his buggy was overturned by Columbus Avenue electric car No 1900. The buggy was demolished and Means suffered a severe cut over his right eye but returned home unassisted. The horse escaped injury.
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A. F. Means
Wayland Street
Hastings
Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury
Columbus Avenue
Means
General Donohoe Shows Improvement at Rainsford Island
A brief report states General M. T. Donohoe’s condition has improved at Rainsford Island. The line of text is garbled but indicates a positive change in his health status and mentions a station or location reference.
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Donohoe
M. T. Donohoe
Rainsford Island
Donovan Wins Battle Over Free Transfers Bill in House
Representative William J. Donovan of East Boston won a key House vote on a bill for free transfers by West End Street Railway, securing engrossment but facing a tougher path in the Senate. Debates included moves to reconsider and objections by opponents who claimed a plot to kill the bill, while related discussions covered a new plumbing law amendment and city council votes on implementation.
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William J. Donovan
Boston
West End Street Railway Company
House
Senate
Donovan
David Slade
Fall River
W. J. Donovan
East Boston
Teamoh
West End
Roberts
Chelsea
Irwin
Northampton
Tuttle
Dorchester
Mclaven
Mr. Roberts
Austin
Board of Health
Inspector of
Honored by the Alumni at MIT reception
The Alumni Association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a reception for the corporation faculty and the graduating class at Youngs last evening. J. P. Munroe presided as speeches by President Francis A. Walker Hon. Joel D. Miller and Professor I. M. Devine who will head Lehigh University. MIT Glee and Banjo Club provided music.
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Corporation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Institute
Young’s
J. P. Munroe
Francis A. Walker
Joel D. Miller
General Court
A. L. Canfield
I. M. Devine
Lehigh University
M. I. T. Glee and Banjo Club
McIntosh Held on Larceny Charge Over Abbott Graves Painting
In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Ely jailed Hugh McIntosh for the June grand jury on larceny charges involving the Abbott Graves Flower Scene valued at $1000. The painting, taken May 10 from Charles P. George of Columbus Avenue, sparked ownership disputes. McIntosh allegedly visited Hotel Edinburgh May 10 with two men, asked to view the painting, and left with it after discovering George was away. Police arrested him May 14 at 214 Parker Street. McIntosh claims the work was taken under a claim of right.
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Ely
Hugh McIntosh
Abbott Graves
Charles P. George
George
Columbus Avenue
McIntosh
Edinburgh
Lynch and
Gaddis
Parker Street
Corbett and Fitzsimmons Fight Move Sparks Up in New York
The Corbett Fitzsimmons match took a new turn as Joe Vendig of the Florida Athletic Club summoned both fighters for a meeting in an uptown resort. Corbett arrived and waited, while Fitzsimmons and his rep did not appear. Vendig sought to clarify fight location per prior agreement and warned of a possible declaration of the bout off. Corbett insisted he is ready to train and fight, suggesting Dallas, Texas as a possible site, and set a deadline for Fitzsimmons to meet the article terms by tomorrow.
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New York
Corbett- Fitzsimmons
Joe” Vendig
Florida Athletic Club
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Wendig
Firesimmons Af
P. J. Er
Fitz
Dallas
Tex
Young Watson in bad shape after streetcar accident
Little Walter Watson was struck by an electric car on Washington street Roxbury Thursday night and is in dangerous condition. Dr. Donald attending him reports delirium and uncertain mental state, though hopes for recovery remain amidst the great shock.
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Little Walter Watson
Washington Street
Roxbury
Dr. Donald
Margaret Conley Killed Near Hyde Park Depot
Miss Margaret Conley daughter of Patrick Conley of Readville was struck and killed by a passenger train on the New York New Haven Hartford line near the Hyde Park depot while walking on the tracks. She was en route to a Catholic church choir rehearsal. age two.
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Hyde Park
Margaret
Patrick Conley
Readville
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Widow of ex President Grant at Newport Ocean House
Mrs. Grant, widow of Ulysses S. Grant, has taken rooms for the season at Leland's Ocean House in Newport Rhode Island. She has rarely visited the city, with one prior stay during her husband’s first presidency when he passed through to Martha's Vineyard.
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General Grant
Newport
R. I
Grant
Leland
Ocean House
Daniel Doherty Held on Break-In and Larceny Charge
Daniel Doherty aged 19 living at 37 Sheaf Street North End is under arrest charged with breaking and entering the liquor shop of Christ opher O'Brien on Haverhill Street and stealing a bottle of whiskey and eight dollars in cash.
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Daniel Doherty
Sheaf Street
North End
Christopher O’brien
Haverhill Street
Thomas Allan Rockport quarry man dies in Boston hospital
Thomas Allan a Rockport quarry man died yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after illness. He was known locally for his work at the quarry and leaves a family and friends in the area.
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Thomas Allan
Rockport
Massachusetts General Hospital
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