Three year old to cross ocean alone
Unaccompanied three year old John G. Obrien, son of Mr and Mrs Charles V Obrien of Somerville, set to depart from Dublin in a few days to join his parents in Boston after immigration officials arranged the plan yesterday. The parents came to Boston when John was an infant and now wish to have their child join them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. O’brien
Charles V. O’brien
Putnam Avenue
Somerville
Dublin
Ireland
Passenger liner aid likely via American steamer
The note states he will travel on a passenger liner in care of the purser and will probably come on an American steamer to minimize danger from submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ster
Flaherty Held on Assault Charge in Central Court
Thomas Flaherty was held in $2000 bail after arraignment in Central Court for assault and battery on John Linsky. Linsky lay at City Hospital with a skull fracture and was not expected to survive, the court heard. Trial set for November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaherty
Thomas Flaherty
Central Court
John Linsky
Gas poison tragedy at South End man found at home
Andrew De Angelo, 60 and a widower, lay unconscious at City Hospital after a gas poisoning incident at his room in 8 Camden Place South End. Found yesterday afternoon by landlord Salvatore Cristofello the doors and windows were sealed and the jet turned on full force. De Angelo had shown despondence over poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew de Angelo
City Hospital
Camden Place
South End
Salvatore Cristofello
Red Cross Campaign in Greater Boston Achieves Goal
The Boston Red Cross campaign surpassed targets with 20 579 new members as of yesterday morning and a planned final push to reach near 40 000. Mayor Curley and Benjamin F. Joy raised a 22 foot banner on Boston Common to celebrate the effort.
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American Red Cross
Greater
Boston
Charles R. Nutter
Boston Common
Red Cross
Curley
Benjamin F. Joy
Cora Codman Ely
Washington
Hawaii as Name for U S Battle Cruiser Suggested
Former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii wrote Secretary Daniels asking that the name Hawaii be given one of the great battle cruisers. Daniels said he would consider the request. Officials note cruisers likely bear famous Navy ship names, though another vessel type could be named for the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Daniels
Ireland to Receive Home Rule Says Sir Edwin Pears
Sir Edwin Pears in Boston asserts England will grant Ireland home rule as one of the first postwar acts and dismisses claims of opposition as rot. The London author and lecturer spoke during a Hotel Vendome interview after delivering a Lawrence lecture.
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England
Ireland
Sir Edwin Pears
Boston
London
Hotel Vendome
Edwin
Lawrence
England aims to grant Ireland home rule after the war
The speaker says England will fairly deal with Ireland and grant home rule soon after the war. He cites past government blunders and Lincoln’s warning about changing horses, noting broad English support for Irish self government and a desire to correct prior missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Lincoln
May Protect Pheasants As Open Season Faces End
Massachusetts officials report a severe pheasant shortage after this year’s open season with about 2950 birds killed, down from last year’s totals. Wardens warn of possible off season next year or shifting season to other counties as deer season opens to two weekends of hunting with guidelines to curb automobile hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Fish and
State House
Sheriff Barnabee Turns 83 In Quiet Boston Family fete
Henry Clay Barnabee, famed Boston comic opera singer and sole surviving member of the Barnabee Carl and McDonald company, marks his 83rd birthday with family and neighbors. He has not walked well lately but welcomes letters from old friends and plans a quiet at‑home tribute.
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Henry Clay Barnabee
Mr. Barnabee
Mous
Bostonians
Barnabee, Carl and
McDonald
Barnabee
Boston
Joseph Porter
Queen's Navee
Nottingham
Henry C. Brewer
Roanoke Avenue
Jamaica Plain
Barnett Smith
West
Penmanship Exhibit at Everett School in Boston
An exhibit in the Everett School auditorium on Northampton street South End displays penmanship by 1400 papers from 71 Boston elementary schools. Assistant Superintendent A L Rafter directs the event with specimens from fourth to eighth grades on view for inspection.
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Everett School
Northampton Street
South End
A. L. Rafter
Boston
Woman given two months for vagrancy in Central Court
Mrs. Clara Simpson received a two month sentence after police reported weeks of panhandling with stories of want. She told the court she lives alone in Cliftondale with five dogs and cats and fears her animals will go hungry if she is imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Simpson
Central Court
Cliftondale
Snatch Thief Sentenced in Dorchester Case
Howard Nickerson aged 20 was sent to Concord reform school for five years and a day by Suffolk Superior Court after holding up three women on Meeting House Hill and robbing a Dorchester drug store on January 17 1915. He confessed to the police and was arrested in Belfast Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Nickerson
Suffolk
Massachusetts
Irwin
Division 6
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Sysig
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