Startling evidence of maltreatment at Worcester State Hospital
Worcester reports resumed investigation by the State Board of Insanity into alleged abuses at Worcester State Hospital. More witnesses are expected to testify as charges are laid out, with days needed to present the case before Dr. Ernest V. Scribner and the hospital trustees respond with refuting evidence.
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Worcester
Worcester State Hospital
State Board of Insanity
Ernest V. Scribner
Scribner
State Board
Michael J. O'Meara
George W. Galvin
John Addison Haien
Boston
Bertha Vairbanks
Mercy Ritchie
Lake Quinsigamond
Tramps Use Torpedoes to Beat Railroads
A Portland report describes tramp gangs using railroad danger signal torpedoes and other explosives to secure free rides. They plant devices on rails near stations to derail or slow trains and board between cars or in cargo during the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boston & Maine
Knights of the Road
Train Kills Everett Man and Child on Boston & Maine Tracks
A train struck and killed Dorosei Tanasink, 3 years old, of 165 Federal Street Chelsea, as he walked near the Boston and Maine tracks east of Everett station. His body was found in a ditch at the foot of Garden Street in Everett shortly after 7 AM yesterday.
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Boston & Maine
Everett
Dorosei Tanasink
Federal Street
Chelsea
Garden Street
Wrecked Gypsum Emperor Crew Rescued After Storm
The schooner Gypsum Emperor dismasted in a storm was rescued by the Hamburg American Line steamer Barcelona. Bound from New York to Halifax with coal, the vessel built in 1892 carried a six man crew under Captain Thomas Martin of Philadelphia. Berlin reported it abandoned waterlogged at 29 35 N 66 37 W.
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Barcelona
Philadelphia
Hamburg
Boston
Halifax
New York
Parrsboro
N. Y
Thomas Martin
Martin
Berlin
Lloyd Line
Mediterranean
Distressed Schooner Henrietta Simmons Towed Into Chatham
The schooner Henrietta Simmons, sighted with sails blown away last Friday by the British steamer Anglian, anchored at Chatham on November 2 with distress signals. The revenue cutter Androscoggin took her in tow after a search, bound from South Amboy to Augusta. Owner listed as J. W. Parker of Portland, Maine.
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Chatham
Henrietta Simmons
Boston
Androscoggin
South Amboy
Augusta
J. W. Parker
Portland
Abandoned Schooner Henry D. May Towed into Port
Vineyard Haven November 2 The waterlogged schooner Henry D. May towed here by the steamer F. J. Lisman from Monomey after the crew were taken off by life savers was towed to New Bedford today by the tug Tasco. She will lighter her deck load of lumber and be pumped out.
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Vineyard Haven
Henry D. May
F. J. Lisman
Monomey
New Bedford
Tasco
Kentucky to Vote on Two Constitutional Amendments
Kentucky electors will vote Tuesday on two proposed constitutional amendments. One would revise tax laws and the other would abolish contract work in the state prison and allow convict labor on public roads. A large portion of the Legislature also will be elected.
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Louisville
Kentucky
New Haven Earnings Fall Across Rail Affiliates in September
The New Haven system and its subsdiaries report widespread declines in September operating income versus 1912 and prior year figures. Core lines like New Haven proper fall from 2,592,069 to 1,881,722 while Boston & Maine slides from 1,213,110 to 346,557. Steamboat investments rise though further trolley ventures falter. overall deficits persist for several lines.
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New Haven
Boston & Maine
New Heaven's Trolley
Connecticut Company
Rhode Island Company
New England Steamship Company
Martha's Vineyard
Nantucket Company
New York, Westhester & Boston Company
Nottingham Censors Theater Bills On Morals
The Nottingham Watch committee has begun police censorship of theatre bills, removing words and altering titles such as The Girl Who Went Astray to The Girl Who Went. Images of cowboys with revolvers are blanked, daggers erased, and warnings to book early appear. The committee also blocks railwaymen Sunday meetings and Spiritualists' anniversary processions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nottingham
Boy Fractures Skull In Game
Lawrence November 2 three skull fractures were found on William McCartney a newsboy age 11 at General Hospital physicians report his condition as very serious. He played for Bromfield against St Marys Cadets in the third period a scrimmage pile injured him he resumed play and later sold papers on the street.
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Lawrence
William McCarthey
General Hospital
Agnes SI. Mccartney
St. Mary's Cadets
Unclear incident prompts hospital evaluation
A man, described as queer, left for home and later grew unconscious. He was transported to a hospital where doctors, after examination, suspect a head injury possibly from being kicked.
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Queer
Harvard Seniors Smokers Tonight at Harvard Union
Harvard seniors hold their first chance to celebrate their final undergraduate year with a smoker in the dining room of the Harvard Union. Vaudeville and stogies mix with refreshments as an orchestra and a varsity glee club quartet perform. A handcuff expert is billed to demonstrate his escape act.
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Harvard
Harvard Union
Varsity Glee Club
Ill shooter dies at Rockport home on Prospect Street
George Posie aged 44 committed suicide at his Rockport residence on Prospect Street. His brother, who lived with him, found him dead after entering the room via a ladder this morning. The death is attributed to self inflicted wounds. Posie was single.
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Rockport
George Posie
Prospect Street
Poole
Reverend R Tingley Begins Acton Church Pastorate
The Rev R Tingley assumed leadership at the Acton Congregational Church and delivered his first sermon this morning marking the start of his duties as pastor in Acton Centre.
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Acton Centre
R. Tingley
Acton Congressional
Filene’s Misses and Girls Nightwear Sale Prices Noted
Skirt and drawer sets with lace trims and ribbon embroidery. Flannelette skirts and dresses for misses and girls priced from 35 to 59 cents, with pajamas at 39 cents and slips around 95 cents to $1.95. Nainsook and lawn slips listed at $1.95, with a $3.65 messaline slip also advertised.
Smith Declines Re Election in City Council Bid
Councilman Farnest I. Smith stated he has authorized no one to present his name for the Citizen's Municipal League and that he does not seek re election. He noted three years of office have brought friends and some city benefits, but new finance commission and corporation counsel interpretations reduce the appeal of a Council seat.
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Farnest I. Smith
Finance Commission
Corporation Counsel
Clear Weather Forecast Across Nation On Election Day
Weather bureau predicts clear skies and moderate temperatures across the country for the election week. Atlantic States will see continued fair weather while interior eastern regions warm but no extreme temperatures are foreseen.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic States
Four Parties to Debate Railroads in Boston Lecture
The Boston School of Social Science hosts four party representatives in Lorimer Hall Tre mont Temple to discuss New England railroads and the political campaign. Speakers include James M. Swift Republican H Hustie Newton Progressive Roger Sherman Hoar Democrat and George Roewer Jr Socialist for Lieutenant Governor. The event opens a winter lecture series tonight.
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New England
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
James M. Swift
Republcans
H. Hustie Newton
Progressive
Roger Sherman Hoar
Democrats
George Roewer, Jr
Socialist Party
Boston School of Social Science
Filene's Offers C. B. Corsets in Wide Range
A Filene's catalog describes C. B. Corsets crafted for many figures. The Filene Corset Service uses scientific figure knowledge to match the right type. Corsets are inexpensive yet compare well with higher priced makes, with a large stock on Filene's Third Floor priced from $1 to $4.
What About The Hat What About The Hat Filenes Sixth Floor
A brief item notes a hat display event on Filene's sixth floor. It mentions shoppers exploring a selection of hats and potential seasonal sales. No specific dates or names beyond the store and location are provided.
Party Dresses Range From Ten To Twenty Five
A catalog of winter party dresses highlights prices from 10 to 25 dollars. Fabrics include chiffon lace and silk with styles featuring pleats drapes and puff sleeves. Gowns at 12.50 15 and 18.50 showcase pleated skirts charmeuse drapes and lace trim with velvet accents.
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Pearl Leeker
Worcester Insane Hospital
Pearl LeBree
Miss leBree
B. M
Train
Crawford
Walker & Pratt Mig. Co., Makers
Union St
Holbrook
Tacoda As
Agenera Vd
Sya
Agents
Geo. Wu. Bentley Co., Borter
New Haven & Hertford
Kentra
Newnesses
Pullman
Filene
Vilene
Smith
Filene’s
Rosas
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