Lend-a-Hand Officers Challenge Essex False Arrest Claim
Miss Jessie F Emery a Roxbury Charitable Association agent was arrested in Essex Vermont for taking a pauper into town. The Associated Charities challenge Essex authority and threaten legal action if Emery is acquitted.
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Lend-a-Hand Club
Boston Associated Charities
Essex
Jessie F. Emery
Roxbury Charitable Association
Miss Emery
Associated Charities
Mrs. Dunlap
Wife Slaved Rival in Ease
Narrative from a Westfield widow recounts a long union with Elijah, noting no divorce, his sudden illness and death, a will dated 1896, and the later reading at the funeral as the community learns the fate of the estate and the family.
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Westfield
Mrs Abbott Believed Missing Woman May Be In New Hampshire
Roxbury resident Mrs Lillian Abbott who vanished about a month ago is thought to have traveled to New Hampshire. Her husband John Abbott says she mailed a special delivery letter to a Keene cousin before vanishing and notes she had previously been found in New Hampshire after an earlier disappearance.
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Warren
Elijah
Lillian Abbott
Roxbury
New Hampshire
John Abbott
Keene
Stomachs and tablets promise quick relief from dyspepsia
A promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestive substitute, claiming they digest food like a healthy stomach. It includes a Wisconsin man’s testimonial of lasting relief after three boxes and notes the product is sold by druggists for 50 cents a box. The passage ends with a personal anecdote about a note for $300 and a departed woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Wisconsin
Sram
Campaign Opened for Gaston in Ward 11
The Democratic campaign launch in Ward 11 drew large crowds at the regular headquarters on 151 Charles Street. Former Alderman William F. Donovan led the event praising William A. Gaston and predicting his Nov 3 election, with speeches by Rep. McInerney and others including Dennie J. MacGillicuddy and Leonard G. Coyne.
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Charles Street
William F. Donovan
William A. Gaston
Representative McIinerny
Senate
Dennie J. MacGillicuddy
Leonard G. Coyne
Robert Campbell
George M. Rogers
William F. Welch
Common Council
Daniel P. Healy
William J. Fitzgerald
James A. Hagerty
Dance for Carney Hospital Leads to Benefit Event
A large East Boston dancing party at Hall in East Boston raised funds for Carney Hospital. The reception committee included Mrs. P. L. Finnegan Mrs. C. J. Flynn Miss Alice V. Quinn Miss Louise Curry Miss Margaret Flynn Miss Lillian Riley and Miss Sarah A. O'Brien.
College Education as Barrier to Marriage
Superintendent F H Beede of New Haven argues at Tremont Temple that a shorter college course is unnecessary and would harm schools. He cites studies showing minimal age gain for graduates and notes that college life often defers marriage. Miss Sarah L Arnold of Simmons College comments on isolation effects shaping later life and the need for broader support after graduation.
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Beede
New Haven
F. H. Beede
Conn
Tremont Temple
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Vassar
Wellesley
Smith
W. H. P. Faunce
LL. D
Brown University
Sarah L. Arnold
Simmons College
Hunt for mother who deserted babe at South station
Police describe a 29 year old, 5 foot 2 woman in a black and white shirtwaist and black skirt, who abandoned a 6 week old girl at South Terminal station Wednesday night. The infant, named Mary Ballard, was taken to the Char don Street Home and sent to a state nursery. A 3 year old boy accompanied her. Special state police join in the search.
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South Station
South Terminal
Station 4
Cain
Post
Derby
Galvin
Chardon Street
Mary Ballard
Mary
South Stoon
Lexows call on President in post office probe
Attorney General Knox, Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad met with the President to discuss post office investigations. The Bonaparte Conrad report focuses on actions rather than individuals, detailing findings on officials not yet charged due to statutes of limitations while promising public exposure of their irregular conduct.
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Washington
Knox
Charles J. Bonaparte
Holmes Conrad
Post Office Department
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Bonaparte-Conrad
Conrad-Bonaparte
Hearing on keeping 32 horses at 70 Brimmer street continues
Dr. Durgin of the Board of Health presided over the hearing for Augustus P. Loring administrator of the Arloch Wentworth estate. The applicant seeks permission to keep 32 horses at the Brimmer street address and the hearing was adjourned to next Monday.
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Durgin
Board of Health
Augustus P. Loring
Arloch Wentworth Estate
Brimmer Street
Miss McDonough Plans Suit Over City Bill
Miss Elizabeth McDonough, official stenographer for the Long Island investigating committee, has seven people tallying the words actually taken in the inquiry. She will swear to the count if needed and plans to sue the city for the bill if not paid in full after presenting her report to the sub-committee.
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Elizabeth McDonough
Long Island
Miss McDonough
Specks Before the Eyes and Digestive Cure Promoted
The advertisement touts eye specks and flickering vision caused by liver and digestion issues. It claims Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills cure constipation, purify blood, and relieve headaches, biliousness, and blurry vision in one night. Signed by W. F. Smith, 25 cents.
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Smith
Wee Smith
W. F. Smith
Newton Child Fatally Burned
A four year old girl Mabel Marchant died after playing with matches caught fire at 386 Watertown Street Newton. Her mother sheltered the child from flames but both were burned. the baby died after six hours in hospital.
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Newton
Mabel Marchant
Lynn Man Arrested for Polygamy in Lynn Case
Daniel J. Murphy of 26 Hudson Street was arrested by Lynn and Boston police on polygamy charges after a complaint by James E. Brennan of 61A Beach Street. Brennan alleges Murphy, posing as a single man, married Brennan’s daughter Katherine in Lynn. the ceremony reportedly took place June 30 1902 by Rev. David B. McMurdy. Murphy and Katherine are said to be Roman Catholic. Murphy works for Isburg & Co. as a stableman.
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Lynn
Boston
Daniel J. Murphy
Hudson Street
Murphy
South End
James E. Brennan
Beach Street
Katherine Brennan
Miss Brennan
David B. McMurdy
Brennan
Isburg & Co
East Street
Murphys
Brennans
New York
Eilot Street
Burgess
Lagrange Street
Colby
Somerville Aldermen Appoint Two Firemen
At a Somerville board meeting Abner Peters Peterson and Lyle Sterling were named permanent firemen. The town read a note from Boston Elevated Railway declining to accept the track locations on Springfield street and Concord avenue. The board initially sought asphalt paving along those streets, then removed that demand while offering the company to sign an agreement with the Mayor to asphalt as requested.
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Somerville
Abner Peters Peterson
Lyle Sterling
Boston Elevated Railroad
Springfield Street
Concord Avenue
Simons
Highway Committee
Michael P Daly Receives Warm Roxbury Welcome
Michael P. Daly, a prominent Roxbury figure, was hosted to a large reception in Armory Hall Warren Street last evening by friends. Avon Associates organized the event, drawing two to three hundred attendees including many notable politicians.
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Michael P. Daly
Roxbury
Armory Hall
Warren Street
Avon Associates
Boy 7 Falls From Fence on Centre Street
Louis Howard, son of Dr. Howard, aged seven, slipped from a fence in front of 197 Centre street yesterday and broke his left arm.
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Louis Howard
Dr. Howard
Centre Street
McNamee Attacks Gov Bates at Cambridge Rally
Cambridge Mayor J H H McNamee branded Governor Bates as cowardly and blamed Republicans for past wrongs. He claimed Gaston would win Cambridge by a large majority, criticized tax hikes, and urged a Democratic victory to protect residents. Speakers included James A. Gallivan and Joseph F. O Connell urging GOP defeat and reform.
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Bates
J. H.h.mcnamee
Cambridge
New Codman Club
Adams Street
Dorchester
Gaston
Heaven
Earth
James A. Gallivan
Joseph F. O’connell
Massachusetts Senate
Lawyer's Bills for Medford Church People
Medford Oct 22 The Harvard Avenue Congregational Church faces a five year dispute with Miss Elizabeth Lufkin a local school teacher. Church members now receive a circular asking for contributions to a 750 fund to cover the lawyer's fees from suits filed by Miss Lufkin.
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Medford
Elizabeth Lufkin
Harvard Avenue
Gore Indorsed by Rosedale Club in Ward 12 slate
The Rosedale Club of Ward 12 endorsed candidates last evening headed by Mayor Fred A. Gore. Also backed were Senator David D. Leahy and Representatives Michael Sullivan and Joseph Walsh.
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Rosedale Club
Rosedale
Ward 12
Fred A. Gore
David D. Leahy
Michael Sullivan
Joseph Walsh
Palmistry Proven by Nervura Aids Health Claims
A Roxbury palmist, Madam H Rhoades of 104 Blue Hill Avenue, credits Dr. Greene's Nervura for nervous prostration relief after years of illness. She says a few bottles restored health, endorses the remedy, and invites calls to discuss it. Available through druggists. Dr Greene offers free advice at 34 Temple Place, Boston.
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H. Rhoades
Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury Mass
Lyons Stirs Up Council In Ward 16 Clash
The Common Council meeting was brief with no street-improvement loan passed. Ward 18 Councilman Barrett proposed a substitute order for 456000, with assignment to the next meeting. Lyons attacked Ward 16 politics implicating Malachi Jennings while urging opening municipal buildings. Montague noted delayed certs. Beech Street double tracks by the Boston Elevated Railroad were approved in a filing.
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Common Council
Lyons
Ward 16
Barrett
Ward 18
Malachi Jennings
Jennings
Montague
Bailey
Beech Street
Roslindale
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
Chelsea Democrats Hold Two Open Air Rallies
The Chelsea Democrats staged two large outdoors rallies at Highland and Mavers streets and at West Third and Arlington streets. Speakers included ex Mayor Walter L. Ramsdell Alderman WwW. P. Connery and F. W. Mansfield Morris F. Lynch Arthur L. Curry and Daniel M. O'Connell the Democratic nominee for Representative from the 26th Suffolk district.
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Chelsea
Secretary Pierce Returns From Europe Tour
Third Assistant Secretary of State H. H. D. Pierce has returned to the United States after inspecting American consulates in Europe. He will soon submit his report to Secretary Hay.
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Washington
H. H. D. Pierce
United States
Europe
Hay
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J. E. Purdy
J. B. Purdy
Jacob H., Carfrey
Asher J. Jacoby
Massachusetts School Superin
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Andrew W. Edson
New York State Council of School Superintendents
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Miss McOnough
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M’namee
Gov. Bates
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