Three Days Left to Raise 500000 for YMCA Building
The campaign to fund a new YMCA building has just three working days left with Nov 1 as the deadline. The total stands at 132392 short of the goal, after contributors added 34178 yesterday. The pace aims to push past 400000 today, leaving about 100000 for tomorrow and Monday as organizers urge continued support. Colonel William A. Gaston is highlighted among morning contributors.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Tremont Street
Boston Post
William A. Gaston
Cassidy release shakes up district attorney race
Attorney James T. Cassidy left the House of Correction on parole following a conspiracy conviction tied to a $200 fraud against the city. The bid for district attorney, then held by Arthur D. Hill, gains new pressure as Cassidy’s release, urged by Hill, heightens the contest with Joseph C. Pelletier labeling the outcome tardy justice.
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Mr. Hill
Berry
Mr. Cassidy
Mr. Pelletier
Cassidy
Hill
James F. Cassidy
James T. Cassidy
House of Correction
Joseph C. Pelletier
Arthur D. Hill
Leo F. McCullough
Common Council
Pelletier
Rockefeller Gives Million to Fight Hookworm Disease
New York October 28 A gift of 1,000,000 from John D Rockefeller to combat hookworm disease was announced at Standard Oil offices. A conference with educators and scientists from Southern institutions led to the formation of the Rockefeller commission for eradicating the parasite. Rockefeller credited Southern courtesies with prompting the benefaction.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
South
Rockefeller
Broadway
Rockefeller Commission
Forecast for Boston and New England this weekend
Weather outlook notes Friday fair and cold for Boston area with a rise in temperature by Saturday. New England forecast similar with cool conditions and light to moderate northwest winds. Steamship routes to Europe expect fair conditions with brisk winds toward the Grand Banks. Temperature records from Thompson's Spa show yesterday’s high around 49 and low near 42 with average 47.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Grand Banks
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Gladys Miller Shot Down at Braintree Station
In Depot square South Braintree Joseph Miller 27 shot his wife Gladys Sampson Miller 19 dies. their 5-year-old son Delma found nearby and cared for. Miller fled toward woods after firing multiple shots. bystanders alerted authorities and the boy was later taken to his grandfather’s home.
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Braintree
Joseph Miller
Gladys Sampson Miller
Depot Square
South Braintree
North Easton
Delma Miller
Miller
James Hicks
Judge French Estate
French Avenue
Holbrook Street
Catherine Connell
Glossy
Northern California shaken by earthquake report
Reports from the Pacific coast at 3 30 this morning say an earthquake visited the region. Redding California reported a violent shock at 10 45 last night with similar occurrences in Eureka and Marshfield Oregon. Wires were down making wireless the only communication. No serious damage reported beyond wrecked wires and three shocks lasting about 25 seconds in Eureka.
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Pacific Coast
Redding
Cal
Eureka
Marshfield
Ore
San Francisco
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Accident at 541 Boylston Street Collides With Subway Car
John McNamara driving a hack owned by George Reeds backed from behind an outward-bound car near 541 Boylston Street at 8 20 last night. The hack pole smashed the subway car vestibule headlight. McNamara suffered head contusions and was taken to City Hospital. One horse was shot due to injuries.
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John McNamara
George Reeds
Adams House
Boylston Street
Newton
McNamara
Accuracy in Watch Buying Regulation and Care
Guidance on choosing a properly regulated watch and ensuring it is in good working order. Emphasizes verification of movement accuracy, regulation, and condition before purchase, with tips on service history, warranty, and basic maintenance checks.
Waltham Watch Advice From Jeweler Note
When buying a Waltham Watch, always ask your jeweler for one adjusted to temperature and position.
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N. B
Murder Suspect Miller at Large After Fatal Shootout
Witnesses saw Miller flee into the woods where a 20 man posse led by Se lectman Woodson hunted him. Two shots rang out, with later reports hinting a revolver. Mrs Miller had endured years of abuse and threats before leaving with her son to Quincy and South Braintree.
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Miller
Selectman Woodson
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Gaston
Dupe
William H. Welch
Johns Hopkins University
American Medical Association
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Charles W. Stiles
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
America
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
David F. Houston
Washington University
St. Louis
P. P. Claxton
University of Tennessee
J. Y. Joyner
North Carolina
National Educational Association
Walter H. Page
H. B. Frissell
Hampton Institute
Frederick T. Gates
Starr J. Murphy
WYUUI
Court House
Mount Vernon St
Fortune
Gladys Sampson Miller and
South— Braintree
Oma
Gladys Miller
California
Seattle
Wash
H. Traiser & Co
Court St
Hack
Waltham
James H. Vahey
Eugene N. Foss
Cor. Haneover and Charter Srs
Friendship Hall
Washington and
Kneeland Sts
Blossom St
Clan-Na-Gael
D St
South Boston
Dorchester St
Upham's Corner
Roxbury
Roxbury St
Elmwood St
Meeting House Hill
Cambridge
Cypress Hall
Prospect St
Brookline
Town Hall
Pettee Machine Works
Newton Lower Falls
Gas & Coke Works
Everett
Ea Beer
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