Chubb Receives Fortune Claim and New Inspector Post
Frederick A. Chubb, kin of Senator Hoar, arrived in Athol regarding a $200,000 fortune left by Mrs. Annie Cushman who died in February 1905. He then received a wire from Marcus Boraum notifying his appointment as special inspector of immigration of labor in New York City.
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Chubb
George Frisbie Hoar
Athol
Annie Cushman
Marcus Boraum
United States Inspection Bureau
Immigration of Labor
New York City
Pastor Sues Deacon for Ten Thousand Damages
In East Cambridge Superior Court Rev J Henry Dockrey sues former Deacon A B Jones for defamation claiming 200 contribution from Gen Samuel C Lawrence of Medford was not fully accounted to Mt Olive Baptist Church Cambridge. Damages seek 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Colored
Cambridge
J. Henry Dockrey
A. B. Jones
Hardy
East Cambridge
Duckrey
Deacon Jones
Samuel C. Lawrence
Medford
Many Back Bay Bridges In Bad Condition May Tie Up Trolley Traffic
Massachusetts Ave and nearby tracks face temporary closures as two bridges over B and A tracks require repairs. The deteriorating condition threatens trolley service for several weeks, prompting anticipated detours and congestion in Back Bay areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Bridge repairs delay Boston Elevated traffic plan
The Post reports the Massachusetts Avenue bridge needs repairs or temporary closure and notes gas fumes from locomotives risk iron work. It warns cars may be barred during work, causing half hour delays for nearly a quarter million riders between Newton Cambridge and Boston if temporary tracks on Hereford and Newbury streets are not used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Newton
Cambridge
Hereford
Newbury
The
Post
Huntington Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue Bridges Stay Closed
Assistant City Engineer F H Fay warns both the Huntington Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue bridges over the B and A tracks face urgent repairs or permanent closure within a year. Temporary tracks on Hereford and Newbury streets could divert Cambridge cars during work, but elevation road action is required to proceed.
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F. H. Fay
Elevated
Boylston Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Fay
Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
West Boston
Charles Street
Boston
Lafayette Square
Huntington Avenue
Huntington Avenues
Boylston
Boylston Street Bridge
Hereford
Newbury Streets
Columbus Avenue
Post
City Corporation
Babson
Newbury
Board of Aldermen
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Commonwealth
Malden Girls Parade with “Poor John” in Civic Pranks
In Malden Edgeworth district a mysterious man called "Poor John" is owned by Miss Delia F. Toomey. Girls at a party presented him to Toomey and over weeks have carted him to gatherings, drawing lots to decide who carries him in a baby carriage with pipe in his mouth and distinctive attire. He is now expected at a Malden High and Everett High football game Saturday.
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Malden
Edgeworth
Poor John
Delia F. Toomey
Highland Avenue
John
Malden High
Everett Hilgh
Auto Killed Fenian Leader
Thomas McCarthy aged 70 died at Emergency Hospital after injuries from being hit near Spring street railroad crossing. He led a 200 member Fenian Brotherhood company in Ireland during the uprising and was a close friend of O'Donovan Rossa whom he hosted at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
Thomas McCarthy
Spring Street
Fenian Brotherhood
Ireland
O'Donovan Rossa
Fall River Swindler Preys on Street Riches Scheme
A smooth stranger in Fall River, Navy 13, uses the old fortune scam of “finding money” on the street and sharing it with a witness. Victims part with cash, receiving only a $100 Confederate bill in return, with police noting thousands may be at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Navy
Among the Churches of Greater Boston at Inman Chapel
The Baptist City Missionary Society will take into its care the historic wooden chapel at Inman square Cambridge. It will hold services there while repairs are made. The structure dates back to 1883 with Rev. Dr. Chase once preaching at Cambridge First Church. The chapel was once on North avenue and Newton Theological Institution students have led services for two to three years. Rev. A. C. Reynolds now serves as minister at Inman Chapel.
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Baptist City Missionary Society
Inman Square
Cambridge
Chase
North Avenue
Newton Theological Institution
A. C. Reynolds
Inman Chapel
Alpha Methodist Lodge Meeting Announces Key Speakers
On Monday at 2 p m the Alpha Methodist Lodge on Mt Vernon street schedules a monthly meeting with Rev F E E Hamilton D D of the American University Washington DC as speaker. The Baptist clergy will discuss early tests of Christ and Christianity and the churchs relation to the labor problem with Rev E E Williams and speakers G W King W R Newhall B J Helms John D Pickles and Henry Abrahams. Baptist young men plan a monthly meeting and banquet at Ford Hall in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Methodist Lodge
Mt. Vernon Street
F. E. E. Hamilton
D. D
American University
Washington, D. C
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Hamilton
E. E. Williams
First Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church 25th Anniversary
Beginning Sunday with a sermon by Rev. Dillon Bronson the congregation marks the 25th anniversary at Ferdinand street near People's Temple. A jubilee concert is set for the 23rd featuring Mrs Sundborg Sundelius in Swedish and English. Jubilee services follow on the 24th with former pastors speaking and a reunion planned. The church aims to reduce a $1000 mortgage this year. A supper and entertainment occurred at Winthrop Street Church last evening and a vesper service is planned there Sunday the 24th.
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Dillon Bronson
D. D
First
Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church
Ferdinand Street
People’s Temple
Sundborg Sundelius
Winthrop Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winthrop Street
Hunter fined for trespass in Worcester District Court
Worcester November 13 Charles B Daniels first vice president of the Worcester Fur Club was found guilty of trespassing on state Clinton land in the district court and was fined ten dollars he paid the penalty in full as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Charles B. Daniels
Worcester Fur Club
Clinton
Force Of Life treatment hailed by officials and ministers
A nationwide push promotes Force Of Life as a breakthrough cure. government officials conduct a months long inquiry and approve the remedy after doctors admitted prescribing it under oath. A New York Society lawyer pair challenges access, while a general with a Medal of Honor presides over the company. The firm offers a free month long course and invites inquiries to Syracuse New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force of Life Company
United States
Williamsburg
New York County Medical Society
Champe S. Andrews
John S. Cooper
Washington
Force of Life
Hattie Prince Omaley
Springfield
Ill
Tody
United States Congress
Charities
City of New York
Suite
Syracuse, N. Y
Tremont Street church to host self denial month
The Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church finance committee announces a month of self denial with a Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas shopping focus to raise $2000 for current expenses. The annual banquet is set for December 5. Reverend J W Coolidge calls for a 15 month united prayer period inviting all faiths and peoples to join in the effort to curb public evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Coolidge
Baldwinville
India
Russia
Japan
Cathay
China
Africa
Unitarian Club Boston hears Copeland on Biblical literature
About 150 members of the Unitarian Club of Boston gathered at Hotel Vendome for the November meeting. Harvard lecturer Charles T. Copeland spoke on the Beauties of Biblical Literature, outlining themes and stylistic highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Club of
Boston
Hotel Vendome
Charles T. Copeland
Harvard University
Wealthy Matapan Woman Sues Milton Water for Lead Poisoning
Mrs Louisa Walsh of Mattapan sues Milton Water Company for 10009 alleging lead poisoning from city water supplied via Hyde Park Water Company wells in 1900-1901. Her husband James Walsh files a parallel suit for 10000. Judge Bond presides as testimony continues.
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Dorchester
Mattapan
Milton
Bond
Superior Court
Louisa D. Walsh
Milton Water Company
James Walsh
Walsh
Hyde Park Water Company
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Astrachan
Buster Brown
Prince
Panama
Frederick A
Deacon
Mary Meehan
West Concord
N.H
Dr. Greene
Regreeney
Nervura
Drs.f.a&j.a.greene
Toassachusetts
Huntington Ave
Auto
Fenian
Scott
Greater Boston
Cambridge Chapel
Hunter
Unitarian Club
Cascarets
Fred C. Witten
Elm St
Newark
N. 4
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
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