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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1903

Page

7

Bennett for House Again in 4th Essex Fight

Frank P. Bennett of Saugus seeks the Republican nomination in the 4th Essex district amid a GOP split. He seeks the speakership later, faces opposition in Lynn Ward 6 and Saugus, with Joseph Ranlett, ex-Alderman George M. Lambert, and Alderman Henry W. Maxwell as rivals.

Frank P. Bennett Saugus Thomas W. Lawson 4Th Essex Bennett Lynn Joseph Ranlett George IM. Lambert Henry W.,maxwell

Judge Rules Sunday Entertainment Narrowed in Hingham Case

In Hingham District Court Judge George W. Kelley ruled that the word entertainment in the Sunday law cannot cover seashore amusements closed by the metropolitan commission. Defendants Turner and Moses, agents of the Boston Ad ties Benevolent Association, were fined $150 each and held in $600 on appeal.

Nantaskect George W. Kelley Hingham Metropolitan Commissioners W. Ll. D. Turner John ‘P Boston Adties’ Benevolent Association John B. Moran Boston George H. Rogers Kelley Read Lle Turner Moses

Cragin Divorce Evidence Heard In Dedham Court

In Dedham, the Cragin divorce case before Judge Sherman resumed this afternoon and was submitted without argument. Witnesses testified about Mrs Cragin’s suspected meetings with Jardine on Clapboardtree Street and in woods near Oak Street, while Dr Cragin denied cruelty and claimed conflicts over wallet theft and disputes.

Dedham Cragin Sherman Lillian Mabel Cragin Page Libellant Francis Milton Cragin T. B. Grover Clapboardtree Street John Jardine Matthews Page's Maria Wellington Canton Southport Hiram P. Harriman Joseph H. Wolley Westwood Wood Road Albert Clay Norwood Jardine Mrs. Cragin Oak Street Flax Pond James O’neil

Jackson Indicted for Attempted Poisoning in Framingham

Theodore Jackson a Framingham cook at the Averly House was indicted by the Middlesex grand jury at East Cambridge on attempted poisoning. He allegedly mixed carbolic acid with whiskey to punish intruders. a child Frank Chapman drank part of the contents and survived.

Theodore Jackson Framingham Middlesex Grand Jury East Cambridge Jackson Averly House Wisconsin Street South Frank I. Chapman, Jr

Great Dane Fined In Mastiff Mischief at East Boston

Charles H. Thompson of 35 Border Street was fined 50 dollars in East Boston court for keeping a Great Dane at his home misrepresented as a mastiff. He asked for a Saturday appeal and sureties. A neighbor’s complaint and a veterinarian’s testimony confirmed the dog’s breed.

Border Street Charles H. Thompson East Boston Thompson

Ranahan Cleared In Chelsea Court Profanity Case

John F Ranahan of Revere was found not guilty in Chelsea Police Court over allegations by ex police chief Fred A Sackett that Ranahan used profane language on beach boulevard in August. Judge Bosson noted notable tension between the two men but said the four defense witnesses would not perjure themselves.

Chelsea John F. Ranahan Revere Fred A. Sackett Ranahan Beach Boulevard Bosson Sackett

Revere Manager Fined in Submarine Boat Case

John W. Parquette was fined 50 in Chelsea Police Court yesterday for man aging a submarine boat at Revere Beach on Sunday Aug. 2. The case followed other Revere Beach Sunday amusement incidents. the defendant appealed.

John W. Parquette Chelsea Revere Leach Revere Feach

Missing 17 Year Old Katie Lynch In City Searches

Katie Lynch, 17, left her aunt Mary Keegan’s home at 2 Warrenton Street to seek work and has not returned for 12 days. Last seen at Hurley’s Employment Bureau at 3 pm leaving with a girl of similar age. Lynch is a Dublin native, medium height, 120 pounds, light features, blue eyes, wearing a white waist, black Eton sack, light brown skirt and black sailor hat.

Katie Lynch Mary Keegan Warrenton Street Hurley Cornhill Katie M. Lynch Dublin Ireland

Why Mrs. Livermore Is Displeased With the New Library

Melrose, Sept. 11. The Carnegie library nearing completion lacks a memorial hall for Civil War soldiers. Mary A. Livermore notes repeated promises of a soldiers memorial within the library and laments the omission as the building rushes to finish. Local Grand Army and D. A. R. members express concern.

Mary A. Livermore Melrose

Tenements Condemned by Health Board Action

The Board of Health orders immediate evacuation of tenements at Nawn street 4 and the listed addresses 277 Border street 129 Dudley street 613 Harrison avenue 49 Porter street 11 29 Wheeler street 2 Emmett street 2 Desmond street 88 Fellows street 9 12 18 28 Seneca street 2 May place. Sheds must be torn down at Porter street 49 Dover street 129 131 183 135 187 1389 Dover street 88 90 Village street 4 8 12 18 19 20 25 Seneca street.

Board of Health Nawn Street Border Street Dudley Street Harrison Avenue Porter Street Wheeler Street Emmett Street Desmond Street Fellows Street Seneca Street Dover Street Village Street

Mills Idle in New England Textile District

The Whitin owned cotton mills at Saundersville Rockdale Linwood and Whitinsville shut for a week amid weak cotton market conditions. Over 2000 hands impacted. Dudley Shuttle Works Wilkinsonville goes to short time five days a week, with about 50 workers, after years of full-time operation.

Millbbury Saundersville Rockdale Linwood Whitinsville Whitins Dudley Wilkinsonville

Peruna Promises Relief From Catarrh and Nervousness

A collection of testimonials from Miss Nettie Niemann and Mrs Hattie Grace praising Peruna for curing catarrh of the head stomach and nervousness. The letter from Verona Roach adds authority. Readers are urged to contact Dr Hartman for guidance if results are not prompt.

Iss Nettie Niemann White Mound Wis Ee Yah Medicine Co Columbus Peruna Nettie Niemann U.S Verona E. Roach Senator Roach North Dakota Larimore N. D Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Hio

Beavers Held on $5000 Bail in Post Office Conspiracy

George W. Beavers former head of salaries and allowances in the Post Office Department was arraigned on a bench warrant in New York charging conspiracy to defraud the government. Bond set at $5000 for appearance on Sept 15. Also named are August W. Machen and James W. Erwin involved with the Postal Device and Improvement Company accused of overcharging and illegal profits in supplying the free delivery system.

New York George W. Beavers Department of Salaries and Allowances Post Office Department United States Hitchcock Washington Beavers August W. Machen Free Delivery Erwin Machen Fostal Device and Improvement Company Posstal Device and Improvement Company

Death of Dr Robie prominent Copley dentist and Stark descendant

Dr Solon Stark Robie longtime Copley square dentist died at 8 St Paul street aged 66. Born in Goffstown New Hampshire he was a great grandson of General John Stark. He was active in Odd Fellows serving Oberlin Lodge 28 and Wanalancet Encampment 39 Lowell. Services by Siloam Lodge Boston set for 3 pm at Crematory Chapel Forest Hills. His death followed the drowning of partner Dr Emerson two years earlier and he had retired. Royal H Robie brother in Florida Viola T Robie daughter and Mrs Anna E Robie wife were present. He served as locomotive engineer in Civil War era service with 49 years in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

Solon Stark Robie Copley Square St. Paul Street Dr. Robie Goffstown N. H John Stark Oberlin Lodge Wanalancet Lowell Siloam Lodge Boston Forest Hills Robie Emerson Royal H. Robie Florida Viola T. Robie Anna E. Rob

Woman’s Needs By Miss Geddes

Editorial argues women in business reject patronizing treatment and demand equal professional respect. It notes businesswomen in Boston and elsewhere navigate elevators and offices without gendered concessions, expecting colleagues to judge proposals on merit rather than sex.

Sheridan Guards Observe Emmet Centenary in Haverhill

The Sheridan Guards and United Irish Societies plan a City Hall observance on Sept 21 to mark the 100th anniversary of Robert Emmet's execution. Proceeds from the program will aid Haverhill's poor children. Committee members include Rev. James O Doherty Rev. Father Graham John J Ryan Judge John J Winn John E Maguire and Dennis Kennedy.

Haverhill Robert Emmet Sheridan Guards United Irish Societies City Hall James O'Doherty P. R Father Graham John J. Ryan John J. Winn John E. Maguire Dennis Kennedy

Philadelphia machinist Nicholson identified as Milton shooting suspect

George Nicholson, a Philadelphia machinist over 60, was brought from New York by Inspector Cronin. He denies talking to police after Officer Donovan’s Aug 13 shooting on Canton avenue Milton. $1000 worth of silverware and jewelry found in fields linked to the suspect. A photo is circulated to other police departments.

George Nicholson Philadelphia New York Cronin Nicholson Donovan Milton Police Canton Avenue Wallace Piercy Highland Avenue Milton

New York City Excursion by Boston & Maine Oct 1

Boston and Maine offers an autumn excursion to New York City with a scenic ride via Hoosac, Deerfield Valley, Albany Capitol visits, and a Hudson River voyage. Return via Fall River steamers to Boston. Date is October 1. booklet with route scenes mailed free on request.

New York City Boston & Maine Albany Hudson New York Bowery Boston & Maine Railroad Boston Hoosack Country Deerfield Valley N. Y Capitol Hudson River Poe Bridge Old Town Newburgh West Point Stony Point Fall River General Popmaen Department Maine Iroad

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