Infant roasted at Union Station shocks city police
A male infant, reportedly roasted alive, was found in the Union Station parcel room wrapped in two newspapers dated October 27 and November 6. The body, sent to the morgue and later buried at Mt Hope Cemetery, was discovered yesterday by Superintendent Davis, with a tag reading 89039. Police seek the unknown perpetrator amid perplexing, horrific details.
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Union Station
Davis
Tinkham
Mt. Hope
Auge Gallagher
North Grove Street
Post
Chardon Street
Harris
Mr Lyford Receives Diamond Gift Before Washington Move
Mr Charles P Lyford well known in Boston furniture circles left for Washington DC to assume a responsible post. Friends presented him with a handsome diamond ring as a token of appreciation for his loyalty and good qualities. A list of attendees from Plymouth Foundry Plymouth Stove Co and other local firms attended the presentation and departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Lyford
Boston
Washington, D. C
Lyford
Mr. Lyford
J. W. Wood
Joe P. Atkinson
H. H. McLeod
Case Latimers
Plymouth Foundry Company
Plymouth Stove Company
W. J. Robinson
I. J. Quinn
C. E B. Ball
Jack Waldo
H. R. Richmond
T. H. Sharkey
N. M. Connor
L. Decatur
F. W. Allen
O. G. Thomas
N. W. Fenton
Hawkes
J. H. Dee
Ira Hi. Ames
Dave Latham
George Elliott
C. A. Rugg
O. F. Chamberlain
C. C. Boscher
Thanksgiving Surprise Party in East Boston Home
The residence of Mrs. May Doucette on 2 Jeffries Street hosted a Thanksgiving night gathering where she received a china dinner service. Laura Doucette gave a presentation speech, while vocal selections by May Powers Flossie Keough and East Boston tenor James Murphy entertained guests. the Vendome Quartet also performed. Attendees included Laura Doucette Maggie Douglas Flossie Keough Mamie Powers Theresa Collins Annie Leary Winnie Murray Fanny Meville Kate Douglas Lizzie Maynahen Nellie Keating Maggie Coleman Nellie Moran Minnie McCarty Maggie Belanger Fanny Sullivan J Murphy B Doyle William DuWors J Hartnett J Watts R Cody H Nickerson J Ferreira D Lamey B McLoud C Morse and others.
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May Doucette
Jeffries Street
East Boston
Thanksgivnight
Laura Doucette
Misses May Powers
Flossie Keough
James Murphy
Vendome Quartet
J. Terrien
B. Doyle
C. Murphy
J. Murphy
Maggie Douglas
Mamie Powers
Theresa Collins
Annie’ Leary
William DuWors
J. Hartnett
J. Watts
R. Cody
H. Nickerson
J. Ferreira
D. Lamey
B. McLoud
C. Morse
Transfer of Enterprise Command Delayed to Monday
Lieutenant-Commander Eaton to assume charge of the school ship Enterprise today by official orders but the formal transfer is postponed until Monday. Eaton, a Southerner from Alabama who spent boyhood in Lowell, has twenty nine years of service since graduating from the Annapolis Naval Academy.
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Eaton
Enterprise
Alabama
Lowell
Annapolis Naval Academy
Pastor Resignation Accepted at Cambridge Congregational Church
The North Avenue Congregational Church Cambridge today without a pastor after a special meeting accepted the resignation of Rev Frank Hyatt Smith. The gathering, marked by harmony, rejected sympathy resolutions for the pastor and his wife but elected a committee to act on the vacancy and potential resolutions. The church will evaluate next steps as members reflect on recent events and bid farewell to reporters.
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North Avenue Congregational Church
Cambridge
Frank Hyatt Smith
EB. A. Jamelson
Jameison
Taylor
Richardson
Dr. Taylor
Eaton
Stanley E
Foxcroft
Smith
Samuel Usher
Prudential Committee
Usher
Stanley E. Smith
Washington
Dyar
Hubbard
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Mandell
Professor Torrey
Lynn burglars held in $10,000 bonds
John Kavanagh and Walter Grey, burglars captured in Lynn, appeared before Judge Berry at the Lynn Police Court and pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the house of Daniel Flagg last Sunday evening. They waived readings on five other counts and were held in $10,000 bonds for the Superior Court.
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John Kavanagh
Walter Grey
Lynn
Berry
Daniel Flagg
Superior Court
Last Day Of Mechanics Fair At Charitable Association
Tonight at 10 o'clock the great engine will cease its pulsations and Monday the building will bustle with removal of exhibits. The Mechanics Fair has been one of the most successful in the association's history.
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Mechanics’ Fair
Charitable
Mechanic Association
Shall It Be Surrender or Victory at Somerville Church
At First Baptist Church Somerville, Dr. Fulton and others speak at 3 p.m. on Shall It Be Surrendered or Victory. Pastor Justin D. Patten preaches at 10:30 p.m. on Non-Conformity and at 7:30 p.m. on The Holy Spirit Our Hope in Conv.
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First Baptist Church
Somerville
Fulton
Justin D. Patten
D.D
Clinton Street widening hearing extended at City Hall
The hearing on widening Clinton street between Fulton and Commercial streets continued in the street commissioners room. Advocates cited congestion and need for traffic flow, while opponents warned of excessive taking of property and high costs. The commission will decide after review of testimony.
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Clinton Street
Fulton
City Hall
Charles H. Utley
Utley & Rogers
Albert E. Pillsbury
Do. Allen Brown
McKay
Charles E. Bullard
Clinton
Commercial
Clinton White
Master Teamsters’ Association
Utley
Timothy 8. Griffith
Cross Street
Freeman J. Doe
William F. Brooks
Boston
Austin Belknap
Somerville
Blackstone
Fulton Streets
Frederick L. Brown
Clinton Streets
Tme
Alvan Walker
Éstelle
Hutchins
A. L. Rotch
H. H. Carter
Union Station
Carter
The Forrester Concert at Bethesda Hall South Boston
A concert honoring Mr. Charles F. Forrester will be held at Bethesda Hall in South Boston on Sunday evening. Boston vocalists will perform including George J. Parker Thomas E. Clifford Charlotte A. Philbrick and Michael J. Dwyer with an Ave Maria by Belle Menard. Readings by Margaret Mellaney Miriam O Leary Collins. Humorist M T Callahan and Katharine Conway featured. Thomas Riley chairs. Committee reports 600 tickets sold.
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Charles F. Forrester
Bethesda Hall
Boston
George J. Parker
Berkeley Temple
Thomas E. Clifford
St. James’s Choir
Charlotte A. Philbrick
Michael J. Dwyer
Belle Menard
Driscoll
Margaret Mellaney
School of Expression
Miriam O’leary Collins
M. T. Callahan
Katharine EB. Conway
Thomas Riley
Additional Spanish Troops Headed for Cuba
A Madrid dispatch reports thirty thousand troops already sent to Cuba and thirteen thousand more preparing to go. Ten thousand are recruits with the rest volunteers and returned deserters. The force aims to fill gaps from combat and disease.
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London
Madrid
Cuba
Patrolmen O'Neil and Quinn On Trial For Warrant Refusal
In Superior Court Judge Sheldon hears charges against Patrolmen J H O Neil and John F Quinn for refusing to show a warrant and for assault and battery on lawyer Norman Hesseltine during an April 8 arrest at No 10 Tremont Street. Testimony describes a struggle, medical scratches, and questions about officer authority as the jury deliberates after considering whether to convict on assault or refusal to reveal a warrant.
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Superior Criminal Court
Sheldon
J. H. O'Neil
John F. Quinn
O'Neil
Norman F. ‘Hesseltine
Tremont Street
Kelley
Hesseltine
Co. W. Bartlett
F. R. Bangs
Sughrue
O’neil
Quinn
Hessele
Robert K. Barlow
City of
New York
Charles W. Searles
Boston Theatres Schedule Highlights and Casts
Roland Reed returns to Park Theatre with The Politician in a ten year first engagement. Olga Nethersole closes Hollis Street with Camille and Frou Frou. May Irwin tours Hollis and Museum with The Widow Jones. Carmen at Castle Square and Pudd’nhead Wilson at Tremont feature Frank Mayo. Gilmore’s Band concert at Boston Theatre with Mrs. Elena Haton.
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May Erwin
Beters
Boston
Mellis
Cotton Ming
Columbia
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Tremont
Roland Reed
Park Theatre
Mr. Reed
Josiah Limber
Isadore Rush
Olga Nethersole
Hollin Street
Camille
May Irwin
New York
Philadelphia
Hollts
Jones
Miss Irwin
Garner
Annie Sutherland
Frank Mayo
Pudd’nhead Wilson
Mark Twain
Eugene Tompkins
America
Gilmore
Acting version of Oon 7 tomorrow's Poat printed
The notice claims the acting version of Oon 7 tomorrow's Poat would be the first time a complete play with stage business and full directions has appeared in a daily newspaper. The remark reflects a claim about the novelty and format of the serialized drama.
Metaphysical Club Examines Has the Night of Death No Morning
A regular Metaphysical Club gathering in Association Hall featured Mrs. Mary A. Livermore discussing immortality. She argued that views on life and death vary, yet all societies explore the soul’s continuance, with references to ancient beliefs, Native customs, and a closing note on future life. The next meeting is set for December 6 with Professor C. H. A. Bijergaard speaking on medieval mystics and their metaphysics.
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Metaphysical Club
Association Hall
Mabel Bliss Tibbetts
IL. B. Morrell
Mary A. Livermore
Astor Library
Seventy Relatives Gather for Jenison Family Reunion
Seventy members of the Jenison family met on Thanksgiving Day at The Caroline in West Newton. The reunion traced the line to Elias Jenison, born in Newton in 179%, who married Elizabeth Lawrence. Ten children were born, eight settled in Newton, and six remain living: Elizabeth Curry, Sarah Sanger, Caroline Barker, Lucy Sanger, Edward Trowbridge, and F. B. Jenison, all with their offspring.
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Jenison
Caroline
West Newton
Elias Jenison
Newton
Elizabeth Lawrence
Elizabeth J. Curry
Michigan
Sarah J. Sanger
Readville
Mass
Caroline J. Barker
Lucy T. Sanger
Edward B. Trowbridge
F. B. Jenison
Exquisite Pastels on Exhibition at Doll and Richards
Twenty five pastel drawings from the studio of J Appleton Brown were placed on exhibition in the Doll and Richards gallery yesterday afternoon. The nature views and country studies were created during the previous seasons and drew many visitors who admired the works.
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J. Appleton Brown
Doll & Richards
Union Brewery Workers Crack Down On Non-Union Barbers
Union 20 Brewery Workmen fined four members for patronizing non union barber shops at a Wednesday evening meeting. Initiation fee raised fourfold.
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Union
Crystal Wedding At Newton Club House
The Newton Club house on Walnut street Newtonville hosted a crystal wedding reception for Mr and Mrs William H Follett last evening. About 760 guests attended as Follett, club executive committee chair, and Mrs Follett welcomed guests in the assembly room helped by Mrs A W Follett of Brooklyn New York. Ushers included Samuel L Powers Charles B Denison Jasper N Kellar W H Coolidge J W French John T Lodge Edward T Fearing Arthur C Mudge Edward P May A D Vearne A D Stonyga ees George W Brown Charles P
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Newton Club
Walnut Street
Newtonville
William H. Follett
Follett
Newtons
Belmont Town Meeting Passes Highway and Dredging Funds
Last evening in Belmont T. W. Davis presided as moderator. Appropriations included 2000 for the highway department and 600 for dredging Wellington Brook to relocate and lay out Grove street. Selectmen authorized to renew lighting contracts with Somerville Electric Lighting Company or pursue a larger contract with another firm if needed.
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Belmont
T. W. Davis
Highway Department
Wellington Brook
Grove Street
Somerville Electric Lighting Company
New England Pension Increases Reported in Washington
Washington November 29 new dugland pensions list increases and reissues for recipients including Serena E Jellison Ida Massachusetts Thomas F Bancroft Randolph Riley F Dugworth and Benjamin F Pierce with widows Bridget Qualey Cambridgeport Elvira G Swift Roxbury and Mary E Millett Marblehead among others in the latest allocations.
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Washington
Serena E. Jellison
Iden
Massachusetts
Thomas F. Bancroft
Randolph
Riley F. Dugworth
Hse
Benjamin F. Pierce
Stoughton
Bridget Qualey
Cambridgeport
Elvira G. Swift
Roxbury
Mary E. Millett
Marblehead
Smallpox At Rio Report From Galveston
Captain Munford of the Hawkhurst reports Rio Janeiro suffered about 160 smallpox deaths daily, with inhabitants panic stricken. The Hawkhurst departed Rio Janeiro on November 19.
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Galveston
Tex
Munford
Hawkhurst
Rio Janeiro
Pacer Ball Player Smith Hanged for Murder in Decatur
C N Smith known as Pacer was hanged at noon in Decatur for the murder of his young daughter and his sister in law. The crime occurred in September and shocked the local community as detectives pursued the case through the fall months.
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Enterprise’s
Salvation Oil
Crandor Square
New England
Tremont St
Aes
North Avenue Congregational Society of
Mechanics
Forrester
Spain
Policamer’s
Museum
Carmen
Castle Square
Clara Lane
The
Hoyt
Columbia Theatre
Victor Herbert
Tomorow
Boston Theatre
Elene Haton
Old Kentucky
Jessie Couthoui
Music Hall
Oriental Dramatic and Operatic Company
Bijou
Sam Lockhart
Keith’s
Bert Poole
Evans
Toren
Marthy Reynolds
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Tokyo
William Id
Howard Atheneum
Richmond and I
Valdares
Cook and Clinton
Leonza
Great Troja
S Grand Ballet
Daring du Ws
Mabel Hudson
John and
Lottie Urvon
Guesse
Tommy Glynn
May Bryant
Ed Slocum
Vera Nobrigga
Grand Museum
S. Wood
Higgins Brothers
Nickelodeon
Is House
Joe Mullen
Joe Smith
May Russell
the Palace
Prote
Gaiety Theatre Burlesque
Lyceum
Comite
Hollos Street Theatre
Alexander Dumas
Paris
Cecumaree Dose
Nethersofe
Dumas
Sunday Post
Crystal
Belmont Town Meeting
NEW England Pensions
Rio
Tremont Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
TSR Og
Peedaaty
Ollis
Erwin
Janes
the & Gpen
Crystal Sr Worssunes Maze FF
Landis
Tae Saan FF U
Howard
TROJA
Comedienne
Kiralfy
Ballet New Ee
Rowler
Cate
Cushman
Holeoubo
Flying Duceovs
Caret Itt
Nevel’o
Healys
Bessie
Araya
Cor, Peres
Ngupert
Kate Dallas
Mammoth Menage
Ealo
MN Fair
Austin
Tremont Row
Tobih Wey Bates ‘Sr
SF Steinwey
Castle SQ
Trem
Bixet
Lockhart
Joe
Keh’s
V- Museum
Gillette
M Langhp
oTis Lack
TMR Politicyl
Gale
Columbia Theatre i Moen
John B. Se
Bowdoin SQ
Aid
Siay
Frank
Dunn
Sassion
Portland
Rane
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