Bar room quarrel leads to fatal shooting on Green Street
John Edwards a 20 year old pickpocket died of gunshot wounds after a drink prompted by Henry Wheeler a 41 year old street performer. The incident began in Donovan's saloon as the two confronted a mutual acquaintance McGuinness then moved outside where Wheeler bought a revolver and fired twice missing before Edwards returned fire. Wheeler was wounded in the hand and Edwards was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where doctors said he was seriously hurt but not yet dead.
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John Edwards
Massachusetts General Hospital
Henry Wheeler
Joy Street
Wheeler
Green Street
Edwards
Donovan
McGuinness
Patsy” Kerrigan
Charles Kelley
Gaskin
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Chambers Street
Joseph Dugan
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Dugan
England
West End
Manufacturers' Umbrellas Sale at Special Prices
We have purchased the entire production of a manufacturer of the best umbrellas in the country. Every umbrella is warranted and cannot be produced under ordinary circumstances for less than five dollars. We can offer them at reduced sale prices.
Umbrellas Crafted with Silk Taffeta and Paragon Frames
These umbrellas are made of piece dyed and yarn dyed taffeta silk. They feature eight ribs, a lock rib mechanism, and Paragon frames for sturdy construction.
School Board confirms Casey as English High head master
The School Board confirmed John F. Casey as head master of the English High School after debate on voting methods and district supervisor approval. The board adopted a unanimous committee report on Weston Street Primary School investigations and approved a leave of absence for a teacher to study arithmetic methods in Chicago.
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J. F. Casey
Delia F. Cunningham
Weston Street
George A. O. Ernst
Public School Association
J. A. McDonald
Dorchester
McDonald
Ernst
Com
Delia KE. Cunningham
Miss Cunningham
Messrs
Baldwin
Berridge
Brett
Bulger
Campbell
Gallivan
Harkins
Keller
Kenny
McDonough
Merritt
Ada M. Fitts
Bolster
Miss Barrows
Miss Fitts
Coolidge
Nichols
Allen
Cushing
Vogel
Duff
Field
Burrill
Delia E. Cunningham
Corporation Counsel
Emily A. Fifield
Augustine J. Bulger
J. Carlton Nichols
Daniel S.hopkins
John F. Casey
Mr. Burrill
Ore F. Casey
Kenney
Casey
Committee On
Dorchester High School
East Boston
South Boston
West Roxbury
Edward C. Baldwin
Aberdeen
Brighton
Seaver
Chicago
Speer
Iron Rain Spreads Destruction on East Boston
A six ton iron block shattered Bre men Street East Boston yesterday after twelve sticks of nitro glycerine exploded to break up a massive block. Ten year old Daniel McGuire was fatally injured and others suffered injuries and shock as homes and windows were damaged. Fire officials faced criticism for permitting blasting in a crowded area and the delay in summoning help.
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Bremen Street
Boston
Daniel McGuire
Brémen Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
McGuire
J. J. McDevitt
Chelsea Street
Gove Street
Charles W. Sloan
Margaret Dunn
Gore Street
Rockingham Court
James G. Collins
Gove
Bremen
Boston & Maine Railroad
Mary Hamilton
Young McGuire
Captain Irish
Station 7
East Boston
Patrick Keyes
Two Years for Epps in Robbery Case on Rutland Street
William Epps colored man yesterday sentenced to two years in the House of Correction for snatching a chatelaine bar from Miss Clarke on Rutland street Monday night. Chief Watts identifies him as an old offender who served 14 months in the reformatory for breaking and entering. He was measured and photographed at headquarters under Bertillon, and is believed tied to several recent South End robberies.
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William Epps
House of Correction
Miss Clarke
Rutland Street
Chief Watts
Reformatory
Tom” Barry
Epps
South End
Boston
Chicago
Shawmut Avenue
Billy
Miss Clark
Nellie Smith
Edward Verhoven
West Fifth Street
South Boston
Verheyen
Theriault Guilty Of First Degree Murder In Maine Case
In Skowhegan a jury found Alexander Theriault guilty of first degree murder for the March shooting of Mathias Pare near Asquith Station. The jury deliberated about three and a quarter hours. After verdict, Theriault’s counsel said the case would be appealed to the Law Court on exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
Alexander Theriault
Mathias Pare
Asquith Station
Theriault
Law Court
Women Arm Themselves In South End Boston Street Crime
Women in Boston's South End arm themselves against footpads and thieves as fear spreads. Reports describe a police bludgeon wielded at a Shawmut Avenue doorway, a purse snatched near Tufts College, and two South Boston home invasions where residents defend themselves and recover small sums. A thief named William Epps faced a two year sentence. Mrs Verhoeven recounts a brutal attempted assault.
Boston Area Weather Outlook
Local forecast calls for Wednesday fair and cooler with brisk northwest winds. Thursday remains fair with moderate temperatures and diminishing winds. New England expected to clear and grow colder Wednesday with west to northwest gales, then fair Thursday. Eastern New York to be fair and colder Wednesday with northwest gales diminishing by night, then fair Thursday.
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Boston
New England
New York
Cuba Big Brother Cigarro Promises Rich Tobacco Experience
An advertisement extols a Cuba Big Brother Cigarro as containing the same tobacco as Havana cigars, urging readers to try one to believe the quality and value despite skepticism about its cost.
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Cuba
Havana
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Tutt Liansen
Genlina
Vorenberg
Washington, Hanover and
Elmets
A. Shuman
Shuman Corner
Blackstone
Waitt & Bond, Mfrs
Blackstone St
Cunningham Case
Washington and
Grattle Streets
Ms&laughlin
Workingmen’s Salvation
Drabell
Fox
Washington ST
Breck's
North Market St
Edward Verheyer
Veemmprmnawy
Leroyd
Hartford
Mary Clark
Tufts College
Jheyen
East
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