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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1901

Page

2

Girl foils housebreaker in Woodward home raid

Daisy Woodward, 18, and Raymond Emerson, 26, helped subdue George Williams as he broke into Colonel Charles F. Woodward's West Chestnut Street residence. Williams, found with knife, tools, revolver, keys and watches, remained silent at Malden court, held in 2000 bail for Saturday trial.

Wakefield George Williams Daisy Woodward Charles F. Woodward Williams Colonel Woodward West Chestnut Street Miss Woodward Raymond Emerson Mr. Emerson Mr. Sherman Emerson Old Colony Trust Company Boston Polce Malden

Child Burned On Roof At 46 North Bennet Street

Five year old Josephine Salmond of 46 North Bennet Street was placed on the dangerous list at Massachusetts General Hospital yesterday after severe burns from clothing catching fire on a roof. Found by block residents, she was treated by Dr. Dunn of Station 1 and taken to MGH. she is Raffy Salmond's daughter and likely to die.

Josephine Salmond North Bennet Street Massachusetts General Hospital Josephine Dunn Station 1 Raffy Salmond

Nine-Year-Old Narrowly Escapes Fire Near Charlestown

Nine year old John Brenan of 8 Mystic Avenue Somerville and several boys narrowly escaped injury while watching a Charlestown fire near Sullivan Square. An alarm drew them into the street as hose wagon drew near, some apparatus malfunctions caused minor injuries and bruises to bystanders.

John Brenan Mystic Avenue Somerville Sullivan Square Charlestown

Labor Union Rift Between Carpenters and Woodworkers Heats Up

In Boston a state union branch adopts a resolution supporting the Podworkers Union of Boston. Delegates from Boston carpenters press the unity of crafts while disputes trace to a May 1900 effort by woodworkers to gain a shorter work day. Carpenters' Council President Daniel H. Deezon backs the move, saying cooperation with woodworkers is lacking.

A. B. of L Podworkers’ Union of Boston Carpenters of Woodworkers’ Union Doston Daniel H. Deezon Carpenters’ Courncil United Brotherhood of Carpenters

Carpenter Delegates Report on Censure Vote at Woodworkers Union

Daniel H. Deegan, president of the Carpenters Council, urged censure at the State A F L meeting for the Woodworkers Union over lack of support for the shorter workday. Delegates will inform their unions next Monday evening about the convention's action.

Daniel H. Deergan Carpenters’ Council State Branch A. F. of L Woodworkers’ Union Carpenter

Voice Adams Beecher Weds Dr William Shetterly in Franklin

Voice Adams Beecher of Brooklyn married Dr William Shetterly of New York at the groom’s father’s home in Franklin Indiana. The event follows the mysterious disappearance and false death reports of her former fiancé Edward Buckley Guilbert, a saga tied to the Beecher family adoption line.

Brooklyn Edward Buckley Guilbert Adams Beecher Braintree Mass William Shetterly New York D. H. Shetterly Franklin Ind Macon Street Miss Beecher Edward Beecher Henry Ward Beecher Guilbert Adirondacks Paul Smith Edward Guilbert

Evening Drawing School Moves to Washington Street

The free evening drawing school has relocated to 2807 Washington Street at Vernon Street, offering improved electric light and facilities for design, machine, architectural and freehand drawing. Registration will be on Oct 14 16 and 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., with teachers Charles I Adams Herbert W Adams James Brough Albert D White curator F L Wetherbie.

Municipal Court Roxbury Street Washington Street Vernon Street Charles I. Adams Pees Herbert W. Adams James Brough Arbert D. White F.L. Wetherbie

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted as Blood Cleansing Cure

An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a comprehensive internal remedy for catarrh. It claims the tablets cleanse the blood and treat mucous membrane congestion, with testimonials from Mr. C. R. Rembrandt of Rochester praising relief from head, throat, and hearing issues. Sold by druggists for 50 cents.

Stuart C.R. Rembrandt Rochester N. Y

Mine on Fire Claims Several Dead at Fairmont

An explosion at the New England mine of the Fairmont Mining Company in Fairmont West Virginia today left three dead and sparked a fierce blaze. Gas from a broken lamp ignited the mine gas, burning the head area where the blast occurred. Rescue efforts under W B Brooks and General Lee Lone were hampered by gas with earlier party reaching the scene.

Fairmont W. Va New England Fairmont Mining Company W. B. Brooks Lee L. Malone

Where is J A Silva Missing man sought by family in Boston ad

A Boston real estate notice accompanies a sorrowful appeal for Joseph A Silva described as missing since his last appearance in town. The ad notes his prior enlistment during the Spanish war, service in the Philippines, and a wife left grieving as detectives search citywide for him. It lists former address 1 Woodbury Place and $2000 cash tied to estate settlement.

Milva Joseph A. Silva Philippines Boston Jovo’’ Silva Silva Woodbury Place

Republican city committee to meet on Monday afternoon

The executive committee of the Republican city committee will gather at headquarters next Monday afternoon to finalize plans for the upcoming city caucuses. The meeting aims to organize logistics and confirm participation across districts.

Republicanity Committee Republican City Committee

The Diss de Bar Case Trails a Spook Prophetess

London reports sensational revelations in the Diss de Bar case. The so called spook prophetess and her husband Jackson Horos stand charged with swindling women joining their Theocratic Unity sect and with criminal assault on girls. Victims described initiation rites and hypnotic influence as the pair claimed divine status and Christ return. The court heard dramatic testimony as Miss Diss de Bar contested the charges and awaits life sentences for both defendants.

London Diss de Bar Jackson and Horos Christ Earth Miss Diss de Bar Charles W. Mathews Treasury

Reverend Brent Chosen Missionary Bishop for Philippines Work

The Rev Charles H Brent long connected with Boston slum work at St Stephen's Mission was nominated yesterday at the Episcopal conference in San Francisco as missionary bishop for the Philippines. Brent, 46 or 88 years old, has for 14 years led slum relief in Boston and is praised for his devotion to the poor and practical Christianity. He first served with Bishop Hall at the Church of the Evangelist on Bowdoin Street before moving to St Stephen's Mission as it expanded its field.

Charles H. Brent St. Stephen's South End Wpiscopal San Francisco Philippines Boston Mr. Brent Iscopal St. Stephen's Mission Brent Brant Bishop Hall of Vermont West End J. John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street Wed

Pyramid Pile Cure Advertises Frightful Relief

Amos Crocker of Worcester reports after a severe surgical operation he used one Soc. box of Pyramid Pile Cure and found speedy relief and cure. The advertisement claims all druggists sell it with mail order free from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Miz.

Amos Crocker Worcester Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Miz

Tycea cure promise from St James Society for morphine addiction

A profusely worded ad touts a ten day free trial of Tycea cure for morphine addiction. It claims secrecy, worldwide reach, and success from unnamed testimonials, promising free trial bottles and confidential correspondence via St James Society offices in New York.

Maude Golder Poised for Debut with Boston's Leading Circles

Miss Maude Elizabeth Golder, a Belgrade Mills, Maine native trained in Boston, gained notice in Berlin where German masters mentored her. Despite parental wishes she pursued concert and oratorio work, earning acclaim from prima donnas during a Europe and Canada tour.

Boston Maude Elizabeth Golder Miss Golder Belgrade Mills Germany Berlin Grand Opera Europe Canada

New Suit on Against Dyer

Theodore H. Tyndale administrator of Micah Dyer's estate files a bill seeking relief in the Superior Civil Court. The case targets Charles R. Batt and Walter R. Dyer over 24 foreclosed mortgages totaling about 300000 pledged for notes of 13000 each. The petition alleges insolvency at death and argues a transfer to Batt lacked consideration to delay creditors. The plaintiff offers to settle the balance with Batt or the National Security Bank.

Theodore H. Tyndale Micah Dyer Superior Civil Court Walter R. Dyer Weymouth Charles R. Batt Dyer Batt National Security Bank

Estate of Dyer Account Seeks Court Determination

An accounting of the property is presented and the court is asked to determine the amount due from the estate of Dyer. The filing outlines assets, liabilities, and requests a formal determination of the owed sum.

Dyer

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