Missing Boston man after harbor excursion
George T. Wescott of Fast Boston vanished after an Oct 8 harbor excursion with Coopers Union 89. He was last seen aboard near South Boston flats, with several party members recalling him being ill in a cabin bunk, and later walking a short distance ashore with George Cleary. Foul play not suspected, but disappearance unresolved.
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George T. Wescott
Boston
Coopers’ Union 89
Wescott
Mr. Wescott
John Kelly
South Boston
East Boston man missing after last seen near water
One of the last to leave the area he fell into the water and may not have been noticed. Police have dragged the waters nearby and searches extend to hospitals, but no trace found. Wescott, 63 Putnam Street East Boston, worked seven years for New England Stave and Cooperage Company. He is survived by a wife and four children.
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Republican Party
Boston
Archibald H. Grimke
Louis IF. Baldwin
Robert F. Coursey
Nicpoleon B. Marshall
I. D. Barnett
R. A. Connell
Wescott
Putnam Street
East
New England Stave and Cooperage Company
Pastor’s Woes At Park Ridge Parish
The Rev John W Cooper resigns after wage cuts force him to live on potatoes and cordwood. He observes offerings from the back of the church as the congregation flees the service. He leaves with scant possessions and funds for a railroad ticket.
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Mr. Cooper
Dr. Kercho
Cooper
Lace Makers in Normandy and France Support Whisky Label
Seven thousand women work as lace makers in Normandy and two hundred thousand in all France, a vital industrial class. The piece praises G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and G. O. Taylor Pure Rye Whiskies as first class, pure and medicinal. Sold by licensed dealers. verify proprietors’ firm name on label and cork. Scaled bottles only.
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Normandy
France
Rain Delays North End Italian Festa Activities
Rain interrupted the Feast of San Ciriaco activities by the North End Italian Society. The parade and fireworks were held Saturday, while Sunday Mass and sermons occurred indoors. Outdoor events were canceled. flags stayed indoors as rain delayed plans for next Sunday if weather allows.
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San Ciriaco
North End
Robert Biasotti
Stelan
North Square
Sean Ciriaco
Turin
North Street
Monte Chiat Title Gained by BR Blodgett at Waldorf Astoria
New York report says R F Blodgett a Boston banker teased Waldorf Astoria bell boys with nightly money showers. Over two weeks he distributed about 200 dollars in coins, drawing crowds in the main corridor near the Thirty fourth Street entrance. Two deaths from gas asphyxiation at a Hicks home followed a social event and rain.
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New York
Bell Boys
Waldorf- Astoria
R. F. Blodgett
Boston
Monte Cristo
Mr. Blodgett
Thirty-fourth Street
Loom fixer James Breckshaw found dead by asphyxiation
Two asphyxiated men are reported in Fall River as of October 14. James Breck shaw, 31, a loom fixer, is named in police notes with unclear circumstances surrounding the incident. Local authorities continue to investigate the case.
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Fall River
James Breckshaw
Captain H. G. Squiers Embraces Roman Catholic Faith
Captain H. G. Squiers, famed for his role in the Pekin siege, has adopted the Roman Catholic faith along with his entire family in a notable personal decision reflecting a new spiritual path.
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H. G. Squiers
Pekin
American diplomat in Pekin converts to Catholicism in China
A letter from China reports Captain Herbert G. Squiers, first secretary of the American legation in Pekin, his wife, and eight children have joined the Roman Catholic Church in the Chinese capital. The former Seventh Cavalry officer is praised for bravery, energy, and military service during the Pekin siege.
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China
Herbert G. Squiers
United States Legation
Pekin
Squiers
Seventh Regiment
United States Cavalry
Custer
Obstructing the sidewalk case files in city court
George Sargent son of Emma Sargent of 4 Medford Street and Fred Dyer were arrested for obstructing a city sidewalk yesterday afternoon. They were held on $50 bonds to appear in Municipal Court today. George, age 14, was bailed out last evening. Fred is about 10.
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George Sargent
Emma Sargent
Medford Street
Fred Dyer
George
Fred
Politics and Morals Sermon By Charles G Ames
Pastor Charles G Ames of the Church of the Disciples spoke on Politics and Morals in yesterday morning’s sermon asserting that politics and religion are closely allied and that Christians have a duty to influence politics toward a high moral standard.
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Charles G. Ames
Church of the Disciples
Brookfield Church Controversy Heads to Court Action
Brookfield church dispute escalates toward legal action as officials prepare to court filings. A crowd pressed toward the building during a tense closure day, but authorities dispersed the group without major incident.
Dispute at St. Anne’s Church Heads Toward Court Action
North Brookfield residents witnessed a church standoff as Father Berger moves to sue the trustees for four years of salary. Attachments totaling 10000 will be served on those in charge, with sheriff’s writs to be carried tomorrow. Some locals urged forcible entry, while Berger urged calm. The Canada area residents objected to the trustees’ action.
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North Brookfield
St. Anne’s Church
Fiatther Berger
Father Berger
Canada
Marry Me Grace and the Wilson Jewelry Ad Note
Boston notice items list marriages and obituaries from Oct. 11 to Oct. 16. Includes Katherine T. Knox at Massachusetts General Hospital. Col in C. Chisholm Roxbury funeral details. Meisie or Merahie of Roxbury. William K B Robinson Somerville funeral arrangements. mentions addresses in Roxbury Lowell Somerville.
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St. Hugh's Church
Grove Hall
Merahie
Roxbury
John J. Mesiie
Vine Street
Edson Cemetery
Lowell
Mass
Robinson
Somerville
William KB
Vinal Avenue
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