Eviction of Mrs. Peterson at High Rock Feuds Deepen
Sept. 17. In High Rock cottage of John W. Hutchinson’s family Mrs. Caroline Peterson, mother in law of Richard M Hutchinson, was evicted by a constable at the instigation of Mrs. Hutchinson. Neighbors side with Peterson as society shuts its doors on the young wife who married the bard for his money. Hutchinsons left for Maine after arranging the eviction.
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Lynn
High Rock
John W. Hutchinson
Caroline Peterson
Richard M Hutchinson
Peterson
Hutchinson
Maine
Limerick Coupons Open New Contest with $200 in Prizes
Readers submit limericks for a weekly contest judged by Sam Walter Foss. Last week’s winner from Cambridge earned $100 for eight words at $12.50 per word. Thousands of entries arrive, with selections made from pre 9 PM Wednesday submissions to ensure fair judging.
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Sam Walter Foss
T. F. Haley
Cambridge
Haley
Sunday Post
Kipling
Vahey May Lose Sight After Golf Club Incident
Senator J. H. Vahey of Watertown may lose sight in his left eye following an eye injury at Plymouth Golf Club last Saturday. The ball was driven by his wife, making the accident especially tragic.
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J. H. Vahey
Watertown
Plymouth Golf Club
No Arrests For Wreck Pres Tuttle Fixes Blame
Officials defend Concord dispatching after a wreck near Enfield. The railroad confirms orders for freight No 267 and expresses No 30 and No 34 arrived late or misdirected. Investigations will continue to determine responsibility amid conflicting reports from operators at Canaan and White River Junction.
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Tuttle
Nearly Another Wreck Near Scene of Disaster
The Canadian Express narrowly avoided wrecking as debris from Sunday's disaster collapsed onto the tracks while passing the site near Canaan New Hampshire. Passengers braced for impact as derailing seemed possible and crew showed quiet fear despite warnings shouted to others. Wrecking crews had cleared and prepared to reclaim iron and steel for rebuilding at West Lebanon.
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Canadian Express
Canaan
N. H
Post
West
Lebanon
Wreck Probe Focuses on Dispatcher at Concord Division
Trainmen dispute Aroport's role in Sundays wreck at Canaan as the Concord division of the Boston and Maine road assigns train running orders. Dispatchers in Concord NH oversee trains through the division and argue no error by Operator Greeley explains the accident. The investigation centers on signal timing and order confusion before the expresses reached Canaan.
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Mr. Ray
Myself
White River Junction
Greeley
Canaan
Concord
N. H
Boston & Maine Road
Boston
Victims of New Hampshire wreck face injuries and hope
Hanover Sept 17 another patient was discharged leaving 14 in serious condition may not move home Miss Albina Jauron Nashua remains very low her death may come any moment Her sister Jennie Jauron slowly recovers Mrs Saunders Nashua better today and sent home with two sons from Massachusetts after hospital injuries Fred Saunders and family waited at Hanover station for her transfer The Saunders brothers Heber and Albert arrived to tend their mother Others waited by Mrs Blake of Somerville’s body identified at the scene
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Hanover Station
Fred Saunders
Heber
Albert
Whitin
Blake
Somerville
Operation on M. J. Dwyer
Assistant District Attorney Michael J. Dwyer was operated on at his Dorchester home for appendicitis. The attending physician reported the operation showed promise of success in every respect.
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Michael J. Dwyer
John B. Moran
Dorchester
Impending Changes in City Churches Pastorates
Several ministerial vacancies remain to be filled in Boston churches. The Rev. Lucius H. Bagby of England joined the Methodist churches, filling the pulpit at St. Mark's Church in Brookline for the first time last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius H. Bagby
England
Methodist
Boston
St. Mark’s Church
Brookline
Larceny of Diamonds Charged Against Sayles
Inspector Sheehan and Officer Pelton arrested Charles H Sayles 22 with no home on the charge of larceny of a diamond ring and necklace valued at 150 dollars on the 16th inst property of C B Hall of 113 Berkeley street
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Sheehan
Pelton
Charles H. Sayles
C. B. Hall
Berkeley Street
Unique Advertising Tactics Draw Attention at New Poultry Store
The New Poultry Store at 32 North Market Street uses a stuffed turkey on a car with large red signs to attract customers. Claimed as the largest retail poultry house in New England, its growth credited to unusual advertising methods.
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North Market Street
New England
Original Cold Tablet in White Package Signed by EK W Grove
A note identifies the first and original cold tablet as a white package remedy bearing the signature EK W Grove. It warns that similarly named laxatives or remedies may cause confusion with the genuine product.
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EK. W. Grove
Woman Lawyer Bertha Goodwin Arrested on Embezzlement Charges
Bertha A. Goodwin a lawyer was arrested in Newburyport on six counts of embezzlement and obtaining money by false pretenses under a Pittsburg warrant. She wore overalls and a masculine dress, fled to the woods when challenged, then surrendered after officers fired a warning. Born in Merrimac she was admitted to the Massachusetts bar and once tied to a Haverhill firm. Bail requested high. she will defend herself.
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Newburyport
Bertha A. Goodwin
Pittsburg
State Street
Miss Goodwin
Merrimac
Massachusetts
Haverhill
Hebrews For Whitney Organizes Ward 20 Democratic Club
A Ward 20 group of over 100 young Hebrew voters forms a Democratic club backing Henry M. Whitney for governor. The club plans a vigorous campaign for Whitney and the upcoming municipal race, with John D. Marks as president, Alfred Levy as vice president, and Isaac Jacobs as secretary.
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Henry M. Whitney
John D. Marks
Alfred Levy
Isaac Jacobs
Trial of former Deer Island officers recounts long ago assault
In a Deer Island trial run through testimonies from 1905, Patrick J. Flannigan and Joseph Fortunato testified that Lang planned to convict Officer Perkins after a dispute over shoes. Perkins admitted disciplinary acts and claimed Lang sought to use letters to attack the commissioner.
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Lang
Patrick J. Flannigan
Brown
Perkins
Joseph Fortunato
Robinson
McGettrick
Gerrish
Lorenzo D. Perkins
Deer
Rainsford Islands
Vinal
Bartlett and Whitney clash over monolithic merger in party fight
In North Adams Malden and elsewhere Bartlett and Whitney supporters traded charges about a monopolistic merger and party loyalty as they debated the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Proponents argued for the merger while opponents warned of a manipulated platform and Moran’s progressive vote legacy.
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General Bartlett
Mr. Whitney
Bartlett
North Adams
George Fred Williams
Bryan
Malden
Whitney
George A. Schofield
Martin P. Higgins
International Pressmen’s Union
Democratic Party
Moran
William J. Bryan
Merger of Transportation Facilities Becomes Key Issue
General Bartlett warns of a broad merger plan taxing the people as transportation costs permeate prices of food and goods. He contrasts this with opponent claims it is a business issue and accuses critics of underestimating public understanding. He cites Democratic principles and past votes.
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Bartlett
Democratic Party
Registration for primaries closes with Boston tally
Voter registration for state primaries ended with 104952 ballots cast in Boston, 1803 fewer than last year. Ward 10 saw the most new registrations at 288 while Ward 2 had only 91. Ex mayor McNamee registered in Ward 24 Precinct 8, potentially shifting Dorchester’s political balance.
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Boston
Ward
Dorchester
McNamee
Miss Pudino’s Body Found in East River
The 19 year old Miss Fannie Pudino who led the foreign department at the Astor Library in Manhattan was found dead in the East River near South Second Street Williamsburg.
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New York
Fannie Pudino
Foreign Department
Astor Library
Manhattan
East River
South Second Street
Williamsburg
Doan's Kidney Pills Claim Curing Boston Sufferer
Mrs. Margaret McCann of London Street Boston, formerly distressed by kidney pains and backache, reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Woodbury's drug store Maverick Square. She praises the remedy as astonishing and marvellous and urges readers to recall the name. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is U S sale agent.
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Boston
Margaret McCann
London Street
Mass
Dean
Woodbury’s
Maverick Square
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Logan Leads in Ward 14 Ballot Nomination Battle
The Ballot Law Commission, chaired by Chief Justice Holster, ruled that the Democratic city committee secretary’s filing time endorsement on Logan and Baldwin papers is final. Logan argues the plus sign on five indicates after 5 o'clock. Baldwin contends it holds no meaning.
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Miss Meyers
Democratic
Baldwin
Logan
Democratic City Committee
Ballot Law Commission
Beef Price Rise Promised by Beef Trust
The beef trust based in Chicago signals another beef price increase. Boston marketmen plan to raise beefsteak prices to offset higher wholesale costs.
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Beef Trust
Chicago
Boston
Mancherster man recovers after brain clot removal
After brain surgery to remove a clot, David Walke of Manchester can walk and talk again and shows signs of full recovery.
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Richmond
David Walke
Manchester
Missouri counties vote to exclude saloons under local option law
Laclede Ozark Dade and Benton counties voted to exclude saloons under the new local option law. These counties bring the total to 57 of 114 counties in Missouri that have voted to drive out the saloons.
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Kansas City
Laclede
Ozark
Dade
Benton
Missouri
Carlist Leader Valearato Dies by Own Hand in Madrid
Madrid reports Marquis de Vallearato, Carlist general and aide to Don Carlos, killed himself with a revolver in the capital. No further details provided.
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Madrid
Marquis de Vallearato
Don Carlos
Pharmacist T J Hyde Dies by Morphine Self Inflicted
In Merican Mississippi T J Hyde a pharmacist and son of Dr C M Hyde of Laurel took morphine in a room at the Southern Hotel and died. His wife had left him.
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Merican, Miss
T. J. Hyde
C. M. Hyde
Laurel
Miss
Southern Hotel
Strike Threat Looms Over Naples Trolley Demand
Naples reports a general strike threatening local industries as workers protest the refusal to grant trolley concessions and meet employees demands.
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Naples
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