Insane Asylum Cruelties Alleged at Worcester Hospital
William E Blow accuses Worcester Insane Asylum attendants of torturing patients to stop scratching walls and furniture. He says a jackknife cut patient fingers during three months of work last summer and describes further abuses. The case involves ongoing State Board scrutiny of Worcester State Hospital.
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Worcester Insane Asylum
William E. Blow
Boston
Blow
R. Blow
John Addison Haien
Huntington Avenue
Worcester State Hospital
William I. Blow
Summer Street
Worcester State Asylum
Worcester
John Addison Hatsen
Carl Turgette
Turgetto
H. Louis Stick
Births Marriages Deaths Shocking Worcester asylum report
A former Worcester State Hospital attendant testifies to brutal abuse of patients at the Summer Street asylum. He details beatings, unsafe shaving, unsanitary conditions, and nighttime cruelties by staff, urging humane treatment and accountability. He names a violent ward, a troubled night attendant, and numerous injuries.
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Haien
Blow
Worcester State
Summer Street Asylum
Worcester
Frankis
Worcester State Hospital
Summer Street Place
Joe
Mr. Moore
Mr. Jacobson
Maine Probe Opens Over Insane Hospital Charges
The Maine State House crowd gathered for the governor and council hearing on charges against Dr. Henry W. Miller of the Augusta State Hospital for the Insane, Dr. Seth C. Gordon, and Mrs. Laura L. Cony. Specifications allege patient deaths from hot packs and tube feeding, denied clothing, and abuse by attendants. hearings expected to run days. The Post notes two pages of news pictures for next Sunday's edition.
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Augusta
State House
Henry W. Miller
Augusta State Hospital For the Insane
Seth c. Gordon
Portland
State Board of Trustees of Insane Hospitals
Laura L. Cony
Miller
Gordon
Cony
Fred R. Smith
Pittsfield
Mr. Smith
Daniel Barter
Thomas Sweeny
Caroline Dorrity
M. W. Andrews
Oiliver Marr
William Mulholland
Greatest Robber of the Pay Envelope-Drink
A Rensselaer woman writes about her sober husband after paydays and promotes Renova as a secret way to curb drinking. The letter urges readers to try Renova, offering a free sample from the Renova Co. at 204 Broadway, New York, to help families deprived by intemperance.
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Rensselaer
Riker- Jaynes
Renova Co
Broadway
New York
Renova
Free Rheumatism Remedy Offered By Milwaukee Man
A newspaper notice promises a free safe remedy for rheumatism sent on request. The author claims cures for long standing cases, including elderly patients, without narcotics, with many people abandoning crutches and canes after 10 to 20 days. Address John A. Smith Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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John A. Smith
Smith Building
Milwaukee
Wis
Lead keel casting for Shamrock IV underway at Gosport
In Gosport England on November 25 the lead keel for Shamrock IV a challenger for the America's Cup next year is to be cast tomorrow. Sir Thomas Lipton and a few friends will attend the ceremony. Material preparation has progressed and casting will accelerate construction thereafter.
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Matrick
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England
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Juniors Win Class Football Title at Harvard
The junior class defeated the freshmen 10 to 0 to claim the college class football championship. Star performers were Ben Williams at halfback and H Francke at fullback, with Williams repeatedly breaking tackles and Francke excelling at center.
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Ben Williams
H. Francke
Williams
Francke
Fast signal drills energize Penn squad before Cornell clash
Penn footballs practice at Whitemarsh Country Club featured fast signal drills as the Red and Blue prepare for Thanksgiving Day against Cornell. Star fullback Minds returns from injury and signals confidence in a victory over Ithaca rivals.
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University of Pennsylvania
Whitemarsh Country Club
Cornell
Ithaca
Atlantic City
Week
Pennsylvania
Clean Your Liver With Cascarets 10 Cent Box
Headachy and bilious readers urged to cleanse the liver and bowels with Cascarets. The ad claims a morning cleaning will refresh the head, improve mood, and restore energy, promising a cheerful, productive day.
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