Dorchester Arson by Local Boys Ends in Arrests
Six boys aged 8 to 12 were charged with arson after a rear Dorchester wooden building burned yesterday causing about 300 dollars in damage. Edward Long 8 admitted starting the fire and implicated others, leading to arrests of Charles McGowan 11 Edward McDonald 12 and Joseph Sullivan 10 with one witness Edward Connors 12 also named.
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Dorchester
Dorchester Avenue
N. T. Robinson
Noble
Nutting
Edward Long
Greenmount Street
Charles McGowan
Edward McDonald
Joseph Sullivan
Linden Street
Sullivan
O'Brien
Edward
Rabbi"’ Connors
Bay Street
Baby mystery ties three cities to Somerville case
Police from Boston Cambridge and Somerville sought the baby's parents after a blue eyed infant was found in a silk lined basket at the Somerville City Home. Miss Ruth Gaffney fell ill after describing a tramp story to shield a relative. Prosecution expected to begin.
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Police Department
Somerville
Ruth Gaffney
Garrison Avenues
Boston
Cambridge
Somersville
Vermont 19 Knot Class Battleship Sets Speed Record
The Vermont, one of the new battleships, exceeded navy designer expectations. In a four hour full power run it averaged 18.65 knots and maintained 16.72 knots over a 21 hour endurance trial. The contract required 18 knots under forced draught.
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Washington
Vermont
Blood clot on brain found in autopsy of Paul MacCormac
Autopsy on wealthy automobilist Paul MacCormac, who died Sunday, revealed a blood clot on the brain. Representative William F. Murray spoke before harbor and land commissioners at the State House urging study of a state or city dock system for Boston. The measure seeks a report to the next Legislature on dock costs and advisability.
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South Norwalk
Paul MacCormac
Murray
William F. Murray
Harbor and Land Commissioners
State House
Boston
Friends
Joseph F. Gibbs
Waltham
Church Street
Gibbs
Waltham Savings Bank
Woman 86 Celebrates Birthday After 25 Years With Each Husband
Mrs. Sarah FR Rand Taylor of Worcester, aged 86, marks a birthday noting she spent a quarter century with each of her two husbands. She resides with her son William A Rand and recalled local memories, promising invitations to her centenary.
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Worcester
Sarah FR. Rand Taylor
William A. Rand
Man Attempts Suicide By Carbolic Acid
Dennis D. Sullivan, 48, of 1180 Tremont Street, was found yesterday after drinking carbolic acid. He is in a dangerous condition and receiving emergency care.
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Dennis D. Sullivan
Tremont Street
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