Reopen Boston horse drinking fountains urged by SPCA
Francis H. Rowley, president of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, appeals to the editor to reopen city and suburban horse drinking fountains closed last autumn to combat glanders. He cites proposed temporary measures, notes 18 troughs with faucets and 35 pending, and warns of vast horse suffering without public fountains, urging imitation of London and other cities where troughs remained open.
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Massachusetts S. P. Ct. A
Boston
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of the State
Fred F. Walker
Massachusetts S. P. C. A
Massachusetts
Postoffice Square
Bureau
Veterinary Department of Canada
Canada
Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association of
London
Chicago
St. Paul
Los Angeles
Denver
New Orleans
Francis H. Rowley
Milk Street
Butts Wife Sues for Divorce Over Prison Life
Mary E. Butts, wife of Harry H. Butts, sues for divorce alleging cruel and abusive treatment and neglect. Butts, a prisoner linked to Clarence V. Richeson, is serving 12 to 14 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the Avis Linnell case. Marriage began in August 1908 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with prior residence in Boston.
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Harry H. Butts
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Charles Street
Avis Linnell
Mary E. Butts
Portsmouth
N. H
Boston
Cambridge to appoint first woman police officer
Cambridge will appoint a woman police officer rated as a probation officer to supervise children brought before Third District Court Judge Almy. Funded by Knights of Columbus events, the initial drive begins with a Scenic Temple benefit on Sunday June 7. The officer will aid Catholic and other faith children in legal trouble under city government consideration.
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Cambridge
Almy
Francis C. Smith
Knights of Columbus of
Scenic Temple
Michael J. Scanlon
Catholic Board of Charities of
Boston
Sleeper Protection Claim Draws Demand for Explanation
Continued from first page the report states that sleepers were covered by women and the situation now demands an explanation from him. The fragment implies scrutiny of protection arrangements and accountability.
Mayor Curley Defends Boston Industrial Home Inspection
Mayor Curley defended the inspection of the Boston Industrial Home at midnight saying the night watchman alerted him and the women were covered. Superintendent Elliot called the approach improper while noting the home’s fireproof upgrades. Forten and Miss Bean’s supervision of the fourth floor was cited, and Curley criticized Eagle House’s shift from public lodging to hotel status.
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Ait Forten
Curley
Elliot
Nellie Kelley
Mary Bean
Forten
Miss Bean
Miss Kelley
Boston Industrial Home
Boston
Eagle House
Shawmut Avenue
Pleasant Street
Becker to Hear Death Sentence
New York May 28Former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker will tomorrow hear for the second time the death sentence for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. He asked a postponement due to superstition that Friday is unlucky, but delay is not expected by either side.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Be cker appeals after Friday conviction and planned delay
The article notes Becker, a former police lieutenant, was found guilty on Friday and seeks delay via counsel while planning an appeal to the Court of Appeals. He hoped for postponement to avoid sentencing on what he calls an unlucky day, but a delay was not granted. The proceedings will include standard motions and the sentence will proceed as scheduled.
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Becker
Manton
Cooper
Hosea Quimby
Worcester State Hospital
Philip Cc. Knapp
Boston
Isadore Corriar
Frank McGowan
Walter C. Havlin
Worcester
Ernest V. Scribner
Mayor blasts Boston private hospitals as firetraps
Mayor Curley told of dangerous conditions in Boston's private hospitals saying many are housed in former dwellings with wooden staircases lacking fire escapes. He ordered Building Commissioner O'Hearn to inspect and close facilities unless safety provisions are made. O'Hearn has begun tours and a detailed report is awaited.
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Boston
Curley
O'Hearn
Train Service to Lake Boone From Boston Begin June 1 1914
Beginning Monday June 1 1914 the Boston and Maine railroad will extend the train leaving Boston at 5 14 p m on week days to Lake Boone due 6 18 p m Train leaving Maynard at 6 22 p m week days for Boston will start from Lake Boone at 6 19 p m
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Lake Boone
Maynard
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality and Better Health
A spring warning notes tiredness signals low blood vitality and impurities. Hood's Sarsaparilla is urged as the standard remedy to cleanse the blood, renew strength and cheerfulness, and improve sleep, appetite, and appearance.
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Hood
Cooper Tells of Murder in Trial at Worcester
In Worcester on May 28 Daniel J. Cooper, on trial for the murder of Alfred G. Bradish in Upton on Oct 4, 1913, described in calm terms how he killed Bradish, testifying in the Superior Court after the trial began Monday.
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Worcester
Daniel J. Cooper
Superior Court
Alfred G. Bradish
Upton
Bradish
Cooper
Emma L. Balcolm
Dreyfus Case Reveals Private Despair And Court Tensions
The trial details Mrs Emma L Balcolm and Edmond Dreyfus amid a backdrop of jealousy and scandal. Detective testimony notes a history of accusations of infidelity and watchful surveillance. Witnesses describe a volatile marriage spanning New York Boston and Providence. The court adjourns after insanity experts testify Cooper's awareness of punishment.
Statement of a shooting and burial near a swamp
In a police interview Cooper recounts firing at a man, who fled. after three shots the man fell. He says he waited, then approached the body, returned to the house, left it until Sunday morning, and dragged it into a swamp to bury it.
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Cooper
Street Fair Gaming Raided in Waltham Carnival
Police and N. E. Watch and Ward Society agents raided a Pine Street fair grounds carnival in Waltham last night. Four roulette wheels valued at 150 to 250 dollars each and four operators were seized. Arrested were Samuel Robinson, George G. Johnson, George B. Knapp, and George K. Mitchell. bail set at 200 dollars for each.
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Pine Street Fair Grounds
Waltham
N. E. Watch and Ward Society
Samuel Robinson
George G. Johnson
George B. Knapp
George K. Mitchell
Dreyfus Trial Witnesses Describe Astor Street Suite Use
Testimony recounts a suite at 64 Astor Street used by Mrs. Dreyfus and a man, with witnesses noting a Hotel Tra falgar bellboy recognizing Mrs. Dreyfus and Mr. Dreyfus hiring a detective to monitor her. Details include rooms, witnesses, and alleged behavior, while officers and residents give varying recollections as the trial proceeds.
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Dreyfus
Billy Capron
Ralph Caproni
Providence
New York
Boston
Mary E. Powers
Dorchester
Billy Locke
Mrs. Dreyfus
Mr. Capron
Astor Street
Fall River
Priscilla
Trafalgar
Joy
Attorney Powers
Samuel Robinson
Samuel
James B. Cushing
Eva Dewolf
Westland Avenue
Flora C. Manson
Miss Weld
Mr. Weld
Conan Doyle Honored Guest At Luncheon
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was honored at a New York luncheon hosted by the Pilgrims of the United States. Joseph H. Choate served as toastmaster and praised the English novelist, who addressed Britain’s stance on the Panama-Pacific exposition and its reception in America.
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New York
Arthur Conan Doyle
Pilgrims
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
Army
Navy
Choate
Sir Arthur
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