Death Takes Mrs Timilty Wife of Senator Timilty
Mrs James P Timilty died at home in Roxbury after months of illness. Born Bridget E Craven in Roxbury 44 years ago she attended local public schools before marriage. Survived by husband six sons James Jr Joseph Harry Frank Charles and Walter Timilty. Funeral Monday at 9 am at St Frances de Sales Church.
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James P. Timilty
Senator Timilty
Sumner Place
Roxbury
Timilty
Bridget E. Craven
Married Ladies’ Sodality
Norwegian Steamers to Call at Kirkwall
The Norwegian-American line will have all its steamships between America and Norway enter Kirkwall for mail inspection to prevent complications from attempts to evade British authorities by a northerly route.
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Kirkwall
Christiania
London
América
Norway
Free Speech Debates at Free Religious Association Meeting
Speakers at the Free Religious Association sessions urged wide liberty including home criticism of parents and birth control discussion. Women leaders urged onward progress while critics attacked militarism and press control as speakers warned of threats to free speech across colleges churches and society.
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Free Religious Association
Ida C. Hustin
Adam
Eve
Antoinette Konikow
Maiden
Cambridge Boys Held on Larceny Conspiracy Charges
Five Cambridge boys were arraigned in East Cambridge Superior Court before Judge Sisk on two indictments for conspiracy to steal. Thomas J. Lane pleaded not guilty to stealing an adding machine, an electric fan, and a check protector from Sugarman Brothers. Four others pled guilty to conspiring to steal three tubs of butter from Dennis Craven’s express wagon. All were held in $1000 personal recognizance, Lane for trial and others for disposition of their cases.
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Cambridge
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Sisk
Thomas J. Lane
Sugarman Brothers
Sartell
Fred Yetman
James O'Connell
John White
Dennis Craven
Lane
Assault on Police Sergeant on Crowded Train
Sergeant Michael C. Bresnehan assistant inspector of carriages was assaulted on a crowded elevated train by Robert C. Davis recently discharged from the police department. Bresnehan is believed to have fractured jaw. Davis resisted fiercely and was captured after a heavy struggle and held at the Lagrange street station on charges of assaulting an officer.
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Michael C. Bresnehan
Robert C. Davis
Police Department
Bresnehan
Davis
Saxton
Lagrange Street
Unprovoked Assault on Sergeant During Train Fracas
Bresnehan says the attack by Davis was unprovoked as they spoke on the train. Davis accused Bresnehan of ousting him from the police, punched him, and a struggle with Lieutenant Saxton ensued. Bresnehan was treated at Haymarket relief station and faces an X-ray to assess jaw fracture. Davis, 30, of 96 Beaumont St Dorchester, had been discharged from Joy Street 15 months earlier for conduct unbecoming an officer.
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Bresnehan
Davis
Saxton
Governor Signs Arlington Street Station and Tax Legislation
Governor McCall signed bills authorizing a new Station on the Boylston street subway at Arlington street. The acts also provide for a change of taxation on legacies and successions, realignment of senatorial and councillor districts, and reapportionment of Representatives across counties.
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McCall
Boylston Street
Arlington Street
General Court
Governor Signs New Income Tax Bill
The governor signs a tax bill creating a 1.5 percent tax on incomes over 2000 from professions trades and businesses. It imposes six percent on income from intangible property and a 3 percent tax on profits from stock transactions.
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McCall
New State Income Tax Law Sets Returns and Penalties
A new law to take effect next year requires residents with annual income over 2000 to file sworn returns with the state tax commissioner or district income tax assessor by March 1 each year. It imposes fines of 100 to 1000 or imprisonment for fraud, and may strip public office rights for up to five years. Exemptions cap at 3000 including 500 for a spouse and 250 per child or dependent. federal salaries are exempt.
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Commonwealth
United States
House comments dampen hopes for European peace visit
Berlin May 23 via London May 26 Colonel E M House said he has no plans to return to Europe amid rumors of a peace mission. He and President Wilson met recently to discuss peace prospects in Europe. House noted his previous Berlin trip focused on the submarine issue and reported limited chances for peace.
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Berlin
London
E. M. House
Europe
House
Wilson
Colonel House
Peace Prospects Hinted as House Weighs European Visit
The piece discusses Colonel House possibly visiting Europe as a peace harbinger, noting Germany’s moderate peace conditions and openness to Belgian restitution and return of French lands. It asserts belief among quarters that arrangements on territorial and financial questions are possible if the Entente relaxes aims to crush German military power and demand compensation.
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House
Europe
Berlin
Germany
Belgium
France
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Col House Flattered by Berlin Despatch
New York May 26 reports a Berlin despatch flattering Colonel House. The item notes diplomatic reception and perceived favor with officials in Berlin, reflecting Allied and Central Powers wartime alignments.
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Col. House
Berlin
New York
8. M
Overworked Mason Pinkham Ends Life in Norwood Shop
William H. Pinkham 53 a prominent Mason and master painter died by hanging in the loft of his paint shop at 22 Railroad avenue Norwood. Despondency from illness and overwork cited. Horatio Brown found the body. Medical Examiner Hodgson ruled death by his own action. Pinkham survived by his wife and held memberships in several Masonic and allied orders.
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Norwood
William H. Pinkham
Railroad Avenue
Horatio Brown
Pinkham
Hodgson
Dedham
Mystic Shrine
Hyde Park
Chelsea
Golden Cross
Manchester
Master to Decide on Injunction Plea
The Leopold Mors Company seeks an injunction to restrain officers and members of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union of America from interfering with its employees. The petition is referred to George R. Pulsifer as master to decide whether an injunction should issue.
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Leopold Mors Company
Amalgamated Clothing Workers’ Union O America
George R. Pulsifer
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