Father’s Old Home Assault Disturbance in Somerville
William A. Sexton aged 22 of 85 Perkins Street Somerville was knocked unconscious early yesterday by John H. Derby of Morrison Avenue who misread him as a burglar prowling the Morrison Avenue cellar Sexton had wandered to the house late Saturday night thinking his father resided there the family had moved about five weeks ago
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William A. Sexton
Perkins Street
Somerville
John H. Derby
Morrison Avenue
Sexton
Negroes Know How to Act Says Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington spoke to a Dorchester audience about black progress, praising labor spirit and the Tuskegee Institute. He cited growth from a shanty in 1881 to 3000 acres, 96 buildings worth $950,000, 1400 students from 36 states, 157 instructors, and a thriving 8000-population town surrounding the school.
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Dorchester
Booker T. Washington, D. C
Tuskegee Institution
Washington
Canada
Mexico
Doctor Mann Shows Rapid Health Improvement at Trinity Church
Dr Alexander Mann rector of Trinity Church rested comfortably yesterday. Present conditions indicate a speedy recovery.
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Alexander Mann
D. D
Trinity Church
Warren joins Academe as foreign associate in Paris
Whitney Warren of Boston took his seat as foreign associate in the Academie des Beaux Arts in Paris and received congratulations from fellow members marking his election.
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Paris
Whitney Warren
Boston
Academie Des Beaux Arts
Ipswich Twins Celebrate 75th Birthday in Town
Albert Russell of Portland Maine and Maynard Russell of Ipswich marked their 75th birthday at Maynard’s daughter Mrs A J Tucker’s East Street home. Born in Ipswich 70 years ago both men enjoy good health. Maynard has always lived in town while Albert moved to Maine as a young man. A birthday dinner brought together numerous old friends.
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Ipswich
Albert Russell
Portland
Maynard Russell
A. J. Tucker
East Street
Maine
Tucker
Albert and
Man Sleeping In Lawns Leads Derby Household to Alarm
A man identified as Sexton entered the Derby residence through a locked bulkhead, sought a place to sleep in the cellar, and inadvertently attacked Mr. Derby with a poker. The blow felled Sexton and he was arrested on breaking and entering charges after the coat was found on the back lawn. The incident ended with no other disturbances and Sexton claiming he mistook the home for his own.
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Derby
Mr. Derby
Sexton
International centennial Disciples of Christ convention opens
Pittsburg will host what is claimed as the largest religious celebration and convention in the nation as the international centennial gathering of the Disciples of Christ begins tomorrow. Three sessions daily run through Oct. 19 with an estimated attendance of 50,000 delegates and visitors from around the world.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Disciples of Christ (Christian Churches
New Party Kidnapped in NYC Campaign Chess
New York political scene shifts as Tammany schemes to attach Civic Alliance emblems to Hearst led ballot battles. Brooklyn Senator McCarren counters with a rival Civic Alliance document while Justice Gaynor accuses Hearst of breach of faith. Rudolph Block ties Hearst to Gaynor dispute as newspapers face press signals on endorsements.
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New York
Tammany
William Randolph Hearst
Civic Alliance
Hearst
Straight Democratic
Old
Independence League
New Civic Alliance
Charles F. Murray
Patrick H. McCarren
Brooklyn
Rudolph Block
Gaynor
Block
Restrain Self Says Taff In Sunday Sermon
The president spoke in a courthouse square crowd lasting after 3 p.m. the sermon taking the form of a Sunday address during his trip. He cited a memory text about conquering self and noted his ongoing religious exercises amid urgent gospel ministers.
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Restrain Self
San Joaquin Valley
Headless Lady Photograph Seen On Washington Street
A headless photograph of a woman taken in the shopping district near Continental Clothing Store on Washington Street at 11 o clock Saturday offers a $5 reward for identifying the subject if she calls the City Editor at the Post between 3 and 5 p m wearing the same costume. A lay substitute is sought to avoid replacing someone delivering a sermon. The commentary critiques self restraint in popular government and notes how majorities may overreach to control minorities.
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Washington Street
Continental Clothing
The
Post
Boy is killed by train in Biddeford
Philip Lessard fifteen, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lessard of Elm street, was struck by a Boston and Maine train just after four this afternoon and died instantly in Biddeford Maine, police said.
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Biddeford, Me
Philip Lessard
Joseph Lessard
Elm Street
Boston & Maine
Save Woman From Flames in Malden House Fire
Malden Oct 10 Mrs Albert Gross 40 of 219 Cross street awakened to smoke and flames in her bedroom. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Louis Karol rescued her to the air where she was revived. Fire cause under police investigation. Building and furniture loss about 4000.
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Malden
Albert Gross
Cross Street
Louis Karol
Canoeists On Charles River Rescue After Upsets
Newton, Oct. 10. A record breaking Sunday saw over 2000 canoes on the Charles River. In the afternoon two youths capsized near the boat house float three near North Cove and two under the Weston bridge. River police rescued all.
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Newton
Charles River
North Cove
Weston Bridge
Insurance Men Taking Notice
A Detroit case of Brights Disease recovery with Renal Compound prompts insurance prospects to seek perpetual cures. Letters from Sacramento and Nevada officials discuss insuring afflicted policyholders, citing Mrs R Lester Bell and Chas F Wacker as examples. Fulton compounds promoted as humane remedies with Jaynes & Co. distribution in San Francisco and letters to John J. Fulton Co. from San Francisco.
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Prudential Insurance Company
Detroit
Mich
D. R. Johnstone
Jones Street
Bright
Prudential Ins. Co
Sacramento
Nevada
R. Lester Bell
Auburn
N. Y
Fulton
Chas. F. Wacker
6Th Street
San Francisco
Wacker
Jaynes & CO
Washington Street
John J. Fulton Co
First St
Cal
Auto Starts Sewer Fire Endangering Chauffeur
James McCourt a chauffeur at Auto Taxi Service on Irvington street narrowly escaped severe burns when sewer gas exploded. He was dragged to safety by three men as flames spread across an oily floor. Fire alarm sounded but workmen in the garage and swift action saved the building and over 20 cars beneath.
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James McCourt
Auto Taxi Service Company
Irvington Street
No Reason for Doubt Rexall Orderlies Ad
A Rexall Store advertises Rexall Orderlies as a safe gentle bowel regulator and tonic that relieves constipation quickly. The copy promises money back if not fully satisfactory and notes two package sizes priced 10 and 25 cents, available at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Boston
Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
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