Boston Woman in Chase Mystery Stirs Swampscott Probe
The Boston tale centers on Alice Morris the former housemaid now linked to the death of Mrs. Jennie P. Chase. Chief Harris predicts Morris will shed light on the Chase home life as prosecutors gather evidence and await chemical analyses and letters from Mrs. Chase. DeForrest Woodruff Chase lies ill and the brothers push for a full inquiry into the will amid ongoing legal steps.
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Jennie P. Chase
Alice Morris
West End
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Miss Morris
Mrs. Chase
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Chase
Woodruff Chase
DeForrest Woodruff Chase
Greenwood Avenue
Washington Elm to Be Protected by New Iron Fence
The Washington elm in Cambridge will be shielded by a five foot high iron fence. Local officials say the barrier prevents vandals from chipping bark or mutilating the historic tree. Citizens have long pressed for protection after repeated damage to the famed elm.
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Cambridge
Washington
George Washington
Washington Elm
Germantown Fire Station Debate Divides Residents
At Saunders Hall the Germantown Citizens Association heard Fire Commissioner Wells may study a fire company for the area. George Cherry opposed a Green Street station on the new elevated extension to Forest Hills. A speaker urged widening Washington and Center streets as the pressing need.
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Germantown
New Arcanum Rates Implemented Amid Committee Protest
The Royal Arcanum enacted a new rate yesterday despite protests from the legal committee. The committee plans resistance and has issued guidance advising members to refuse signing Supreme Council forms and to pay only the old assessment amount.
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Royal Arcanum
Supreme Council
Floral New Year Gift Shocks Chelsea Hebrews
A New York philanthropist presented the Chelsea Hebrew Association with a huge floral horseshod inscribed Happy New Year and Success and Prosperity during a New Year gathering. A committee for the Thanksgiving Eve ball at Commonwealth Hall East Boston was named including W. Karmensky Samuel BD Pauline Hyman J Levy L Finklestein Morris Levy Joseph Levine E D Ellison M Markowitz and Hyman Hurwitz.
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Chelsea
St Louis Masher Fined 300 for One Kiss
An 18-year-old street masher was fined 300 dollars after stealing a kiss from Miss Matilda Dunsford a telephone operator. She testified he followed her home from work and tried to drag her into an alley before she defended herself with a pin.
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ST. Louis
Matilda Dunsford
Life of 5 Years Spent in Good Acts
Malden October 1 The Rev. Elizabeth M. Bruce pastor of Wayside Chapel reaches 76 a life devoted to humanity. Native of Middleboro daughter of Dr El Hurd and Lucy Crocker Hurd of Pittsfield she married Rev James Edward Bruce in 1854 and has led the chapel for 15 years with daily services when health allowed. She remains editor of the Myrtle and painted two memorial windows for her sisters and a friend from the war.
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Elizabeth M. Bruce
Wayside Chapel
Bruce
New England States
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Myrtle
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Set for Albany Field Day
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company sails for Albany today for its 268th field day. Led by Commander William A. Morse the corps will parade at 7 45 am then depart for the South Station at 9 o clock en route to Albany arriving 3 pm. The Salem Cadet Band is replaced by the Fifth Regiment MVM band. The visit includes a reception and banquet at the Hotel Ten Eyck with return to Boston Thursday morning.
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South Station
Albany
Salem Cadet Band
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Flockton
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G. F. Walker
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Joshua M. Cushing
State Street
Tremont Street
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Hotel Ten Eyck
Jacob Bensemoil
New York
Young Roosevelt Volunteers for Uplifting Work at Harvard
Theodore Roosevelt Jr plans active Harvard involvement joining the Phillips Brooks House Association to serve others. He aims to contribute quietly, follows his father’s example of public service, and may teach Sunday school if assigned. He attends the Harvard Williams game and seeks freshman basketball eligibility.
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Crimson University
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Cambridge
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Soldiers Field
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Pastor Seeks Law Career To Match Parish Expectations
The Rev. F. A. Mayhall of Hamilton Avenue Christian Church in St. Louis demands a salary allowing secular work as a lawyer to support a pastor’s lifestyle. He argues ministers must maintain a house, attend distant conventions, buy books, host guests, and meet parish expectations without deprivation.
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F. A. Mayhall
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Ilton Avenue
Five Babies Born At Once In Eureka Home
A 17 year old wife Mrs John Jackson surprised her 19 year old husband by delivering five babies in Eureka California on October 1. The infant girls weighed 5 to 8 pounds each and all are expected to survive. The oldest will be named Theodosia Roosevelt to honor the President's race crusade.
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Eureka
Cal
John Jackson
Theodosia Roosevelt
Family Has a Roll Call in French Colony
In Williams town on October 1 a French family records nightly roll calls by the mother Mrs Joseph Geroux to account for her 13 children aged 1 to 11. She notes she has previously given birth to 18, with twins recently added to the brood.
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Williamstown
Joseph Geroux
Memorial Unveiling for Fr. Shanahan at Holy Cross Cemetery
In Malden a large crowd gathered to unveil the white marble monument to Rev. Thomas H. Shanahan former rector of Sacred Heart Church. The statue of the Saviour atop a tablet bears his name and was funded by Sacred Heart parishioners and friends.
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Thomas H. Shanahan
Sacred Heart Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
All Souls’ Chapel
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Peter J. Maguire
John H. Hannon
Paul J. McMahon
Patrick H. Desmond
Thomas Connelly
Bernard Gilrai
Father Neagle
Church of the Immaculate Conception
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Father Holland
All Souls
Jeremiah J. Lyon
Mer. Dennis P. O'Callaghan
South Boston
Italian Laborer Hit By Derrick Boom In Subway Work
Michael Preo an Italian laborer on surface work for the Washington street subway was struck by a steam derrick boom. He was knocked unconscious and taken to the Relief station with serious injuries though doctors say he may recover.
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Michael Preo
Washington Street
Marked Improvement in Work of the Little Artists
The Boston Post children's editor praises weekly progress of young contributors. He acknowledges drawn works from last week and urges ongoing study and effort to ensure future success.
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