Questioning Grows Over Mrs. Chase Death Inquiry
The article reports debate over Judge Berry's suggested informal involvement in the investigation of Mrs. Chase's death. Medical Examiner Pinkham and Deputy Chief Neal note autopsy authority lies with the district attorney or attorney general, while Chief Harris pursues questions with Dr. Horace Chase and retains the chloral hydrate bottle as evidence. Deputy Neal mentions a note found beside Mrs. Chase, its significance unclear if death was self-inflicted.
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Berry
Mrs. Chase
Harris
Horace Chase
Chase
Neal
Pinkham
Charles Phillips
Manhunt for Escaped Convicts Leaves Town on Edge
Authorities pursue Wiley and Francis after they were seen atop the State Farm wall at six. Guards fired to stop them but failed. The men fled toward Taunton as dusk fell, with hundreds expected to join the chase if not captured tonight. Wiley is 23, 5 ft 9, 150 pounds. Francis 26, 5 ft 10, 180 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm
Wiley
Francis
Taunton
Fatal Collision With Elevated Car In Town
Michael Gill, 60, of this town, was fatally struck by an elevated electric car at Main and Summer streets around 7 30 pm. A passerby, Gill stepped in front of the car as it approached, witnesses warned him but were unable to prevent the tragedy. The motorman and conductor were overwhelmed and questioned. no arrests were made. Gill had recently arrived, employed as an engineer by Coleman Bros. on the Medford boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Gill
George Nichols
Gill
Coleman Bros
Medford
Runaway Collision In Newport Injures Parlin
In Newport New Hampshire on September 17 A N Parlin of Boston was thrown from his carriage in a runaway accident. His injuries are not serious.
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Newport
N. H
A. N. Parlin
Boston
Assault on Mrs. Johnson leads to Francis sentence
The 1904 Swampscott assault is recounted by Mrs. Johnson who describes a night following Jan 19 when she was attacked, robbed, and dragged toward bushes. Nearby residents rushed to aid and 200 men searched the woods the next day. Francis was arrested Jan 21 and identified by the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lyons
James Keefe
Swampscott
Francis
Johnson
Desperate Erie Tug Battle as Vigilant Guns Barnhurst
In mid Lake Erie the Canadian cruiser Vigilant fired on the U S steam tug Barnhurst, wounding the crew and wrecking nets after a chase that crossed the boundary line. Captain Fasel said the Vigilant could have sunk the tug, which fled back over the line with 80 shots fired and the fireman Magnus Johnson fainting but later reviving.
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Erie
Penn
Lake Erie
Vigilant
Harry G. Barnhurst
N. Fasel
Dunn
Barnhurst
Magnus Johnson
Fasel
Erle
Alma
Valiant
Boyd
Despondent boarder ends life by gas in South End
Charles Griffin a boarder at 197 Warren Avenue South End, committed death by own action yesterday by turning on the gas and inhaling fumes in his room after losing his job. Ada Deehe reported the odor. Frederick Conklin found him dead after entering through a window.
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Charles Griffin
Warren Avenue
South End
Griffin
Fembroke Street
Ada B. Deehe
Frederick B. Conklin
Fire Destroys Robertson Stable. Firebug Suspected
In Medford on Park street the Robertson Company stable burned shortly after midnight. A local woman alerted the fire department after spotting the blaze. Residents report a suspicious man seen nearby earlier, prompting police and fire commissioners to investigate possible arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
R. Robertson Company
Park Street
The Czar of Ward 8 Shapes Boston’s New Administration
Acting Mayor Whelton aligns with Martin Lomasney the so called Czar of Ward 8 as influence over patronage and city payrolls expands. Lomasney's Hendricks Club headquarters on Causeway Street becomes the power center guiding Whelton from the West End office for alderman and mayoralty decisions. The next weeks will reveal the shift from City Hall to Lomasney’s political hub.
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Hendricks Club
Ward 8
Whelton
Martin Lomasney
Martin M. Lomasney
Mr. Lomasney
Causeway Street
North Union Station
Boston
James Donovan
Mr. Donovan
City Hall
West End
Francis J. Horgan
Dan Kiley
Joe’ Lomasney
At-Home Cure Promises Truss Free Relief From Ruptures
A celebrated expert offers a home treatment that avoids operations and trusses, claiming painless, harmless cure with guaranteed results. Names of cured individuals from Massachusetts to New York are listed. readers urged to request full details from The Electrus Co. in Syracuse.
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Geo. A. Peabody
Haverhill
Mass
Robt. Dippman
Shirley
W. W. Butterfield
Auburn
Tured
Charles M. Robbins
Hancock
William P. Dodge
Chester
Theo. L. Parker
New York City
N. Y
Ruyges
United States
Electrus Co
Syracuse
Rabbi Eichler Installed At Boston Temple Ohabei Sholom
Rabbi M. M. Eichler was installed at Temple Ohabei Sholom on Union Park Street amid prayers and applause. The ceremony marked the congregation’s 62d anniversary and featured statements on a rabbi as teacher preacher prophet and leader, plus a mourner's prayer for Patrick A. Collins. The event included a banquet, a floral gift, and greetings from Rabbi Schindler.
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M. M. Eichler
Temple Ohabei Sholom
Union Park Street
I. Rosnosky
Hichler
Patrick A. Collins
Eichler
Temple
Boston Zionists
Francis Escaped From Bridgewater Prison
Warden Bridges at the State prison told a Post reporter Francis escaped from Bridgewater. He recalled Francis had been transferred from Charles Town in June and repeatedly attempted suicide while under observation at Bridgewater. The examining board found him hopelessly insane and ordered the transfer.
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Bridges
State Prison
Post
Francis
Bridgewater
Charlestown
Cambridge Scandinavians form Socialist Club
A largely attended mass meeting in St George's Hall Cambridge led to the formation of the Scandinavian Socialist Club with 27 members. John Forsberg was named temporary president and Johnry temporary secretary as questions on Socialism were discussed by speakers including George Ke of Worcester and G Rudquist of Boston.
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St. George’s Hall
Cambridge
George Ke
Worcester
G. Rudquist
Boston
Scandinavian Socialist Club
John Forsberg
Johnry
Sudden Death Of Actress Wife Of Neil Burgess
New York report says Mrs Neil Burgess wife of the actor and niece of J H Stoddard died early today at her Highlands New Jersey home. The notice notes her marriage to Burgess and identifies her familial link to Stoddard.
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Neil Burgess
New York
J. H. Stoddard
Highlands
N. J
Longshoremen Threaten Strike Over Non-Union Gang
A meeting of the Longshoremen Trade Council in East Boston decided that if the stevedore crew on the White Star wharf in Charlestown does not stop employing nonunion workers called the hurry up gang, the longshoremen on that wharf will strike after the Arabic is fully loaded. The life lines committee reported stevedores promised corrections. Joseph H. Sullivan elected as delegate to the State Branch of the Team Drivers' Union yesterday.
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Longshoremen’s Trade Council
Hibernian Hall
Boston
White Star
Charlestown
Life Lines
Union
Joseph H. Sullivan
A. F
Ae Gyn Ben
Pittsfield Co
Labor Notes on Garment and Marble Letters Unions
A Garment Workers' Union 1 reorganization at Phenix Hall resumes active members. Marble Letters' Helpers' Union 64 forms joint wage talks with Unions 50 and 66 aiming for raises of 50 cents for setters and polishers and 30 cents for apprentices with eight hour days. James McNally elected delegate to Blacksmiths' Union national convention from Union 209. officers named Edward Jan president and others including John Wyman and McNally as secretary.
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Garment Workers’ Union 1
Phenix Hall
Union
James McNally
The
Blacksmiths’ Union
Edward Jan
John Wyman
No Room for the Children in Forest Hills
Forest Hills residents protest school overcrowding at Francis Parkman School as 40 children lack space. A petition led by Rev. Edgar James Helms calls for a portable schoolhouse near the school. Real estate dealer Richard F. Corcoran urges urgent facilities over firehouse or drainage upgrades. Mulvey warns residents will lodge strong complaints if portable classrooms are not provided.
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Forest Hills
Francis Parkman
Edgar James Helms
Richard F. Corcoran
John F. Mulvey
Rev James F Gilfether Farewell Sermon in Newton
The Rev James F Gilfether curate of the Church of Our Lady preached his farewell sermon in Newton as he prepares to become pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart West Lynn. Four Masses were held with goodbyes to friends. He has served at Our Lady for over 20 years under Pastor Rev Michael Dolan.
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Newton
James F. Gilfether
Church of Our Lady
Church of the Sacred Heart
West Lynn
Father Gilfether
Lynn
Michael Dolan
Finnegan of Malden Receives New Parish Assignment
The Rev. Charles A. Finnegan, curate at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Malden, said at high mass he has been called by the archbishop to serve another parish and gave a farewell sermon. He has been at Sacred Heart for three years and may be assigned to Canton. Prominent Catholic citizens petition to retain him in Malden.
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Malden
Charles A. Finnegan
Church of the Sacred Heart
Finnegan
Father Finnegan
Sacred Heart Church
Brookline
Canton
Alden
Odd Fellows Meet in Philadelphia Today
Hundreds of Independent Order of Odd Fellows members and friends arrive in Philadelphia for the sovereign grand lodge annual communication to be opened tomorrow. Religious services were held for visitors this morning and afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sovereign
Grand Lodge
Jerome to Attend Armstrong Committee Hearing
Jerome, the district attorney, plans to attend the Armstrong insurance committee session in Lakeville on Wednesday where George W. Perkins will resume testimony. He will not speculate on crime in accepting insurance company contributions and says criminal action would depend on intent. if evidence proves crime, he will prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeville
Conn
Jerome
New York
Armstrong Insurance Committee
George W. Perkins
No Home Here for Humberts Deportation Ordered
Romaine Daurignac brother of Mme Therese Humbert, jailed in France for Crawford estate swindling, was ordered deported today by the immigration department board of inquiry after a hearing at Ellis Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Romaine Daurignac
Mme
Therese Humbert
France
Crawford
Board of Inquiry
The
Immigration Department
Ellis Island
Doctor Goldsmith Returns with Mexican Curios
Dr Peter N Goldsmith of Salem Mass after weeks among Cora and Huichol Indians in Tepic region returns to the United States with hundreds of Indian articles shipped to the Peabody museums in Salem Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania for distribution.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Tepic
Peter N. Goldsmith
Salem
Mass
United States
Peabody Museums
Harvard University
University of Pennsylvania
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