Harvard College Receives Island Estate From Baxendale Widow
Maas March. Mrs Helen Minerva Baxendale, longtime schoolteacher and wife of A Baxendale, left her island land holdings of ten acres and extensive Boston area wealth to Harvard College. Born in Brockton and educated at Bridgewater, she taught for many years and supported public instruction. The 19th century will and transfer note gifts to the college.
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A. Lawrence
Pit
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Boston
Conor
Vin Lowell
Baxendale
Brockton
Bridgewater Animal School
Marrie Ted Baxendale
Blairburn
Engle
Mrs Coolidge Wears Green In Washington Parade
Mrs Coolidge appeared in Washington on March 17 wearing a green ribbon and a white suit, marking St Patrick's Day observance as she moved through the crowd with public interest focused on her outfit.
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Washington
Vin Coolidge
Patrik
Purim Celebrations Fill City Synagogues
The city’s synagogues are filled as orthodox Jews observe Purim the annual feast marking the thwarting of Hamans plan to destroy Jews in ancient Persia. The celebration runs from sundown yesterday to sundown today with services held Thursday evening and Friday morning and a ceremonial supper planned for this evening.
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Purim
Hamins
Budget systems gain favor across industries at Bridgeport event
J P Jordan industrial engineer urged manufacturers to adopt budget systems as an expense control tool while warning against over-elaboration. Orlando C Davis city librarian praised Bridgeport Library’s technical resources and invited broader use. Over 109 accounting executives attended as J W Coburn led the forum.
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University Club
J. P. Jordan
Jordan
National Cost Accountinte Association
Stevenson, Harris and Jordana
New York
Bridgeport Brass Company
Hoe
Orlando C. Davis
Davies
Briaeport Liibrary
J. W. Coburn
Offer of Florida jobs lures Brockton workers fraud warning
A Brockton shoe workers exodus to Florida appears blocked after the Joint Shoe Council and the Miami Realty Board said there is no work in Miami for shoe factory labor. Advertisements had sought 1000 workers. many signed up before realizing the plan was a real estate selling ploy. The council called the scheme a swindle and urged no one to travel.
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Brockton, Maas
Brockton
Florida
Joint Shoe Council
Miami Realty Board
John M. Long
Hrockton
Miami
Long
Miami Fla
Union of Shoe Workers
Mass
Walter Green
Sed
Gome Pera
Milford Brush Fires Reach Total of 24
Milford March 17 Special report notes brush and grass fires continued to burden the Milford Fire department with two more blazes bringing the total to 24 by March 18. Firefighters fought a long blaze on Old Gate Lane threatening land owned by George Clark and Albert Krause before it was subdued after about two hours.
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Milford
Ms Chemical Company No. 1
Old Gate Lane
Auto firm must pay $1 in replevin case
A jury in the Court of Commons Pleas returned a verdict for Car mine DeGenova of this city against Erwin M. Jennings Company of Bridgenort for $1 damages and the return of a car. DeGenova had purchased the auto on a condition of sale and alleged the firm replevined it after claiming a $36 delinquent payment. He sought $256 and possession, stating he offered $35 to an agent but was refused, and requested $75 plus counsel fees and sheriff service costs.
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Replev Inc
Carmine DeGenova
Erwin M. Jennings
Bridgenort
DeGenava
DeCenova
Encouraged Singer Teacher Receives 1380 Donation
NASHUA March 17 AP A famous singer honors Reginald Werrenrath by sending a 1280 check to BG Hood former Nashua public schools music director Hood credited Werrenrath with guiding his career Hood had retired earlier that year and the aldermen rejected a pension proposal The item notes Hood’s encouragement and a concert gift from the singer
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Nashua
N. H
BG. Hood
Formey
Nashua Public Schoola
Reginald Werrenrath
Werrenrath
Taatan
Mr. Hood
Saint Patrick Parade Absence Cited By Wives
Mrs Clancy questions why her husband did not join the Saint Patrick's Parade while Mrs Murphy says he did not appear, fearing his boss warned he had a yellow streak, revealing domestic tensions over public appearance.
Mothers Beat Man for Attentions to Child Kidnapping Attempt
New York report says angry mothers beat Henry Garrett a 60 year old baker on Hast Street after he allegedly tried to kidnap Doris Cronin aged ten. Timely police arrival saved him from serious injuries as screams drew a crowd and halted the suspect.
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New York
Henry Garrett
Doris Cronin
Garrett denies kidnapping claim in chaotic assault incident
Report describes a chaotic scene as shrieking women tear garments and strike a man on arm and leg while a child is present. Garrett denies any kidnapping intent and says he was offered to buy the child.
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Greit
Bhyn
Garrett
Queen of Sweden Victoria ill in Rome visit
Victoria of Sweden, age 64, is reported to be suffering from influenza while on a visit in Rome. Public information released today notes the illness as the latest update, with the king still at her side.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Guren Victoria
Rome
Cuntay Ty
All Fitchburg Jitneys to Quit Saturday
Fitchburg Massachusetts AP reports police order all jitney bus operators to stop business Saturday. Excursion trips to other ideas are banned. State Public Utilities Commission said jitneys operated illegally beyond license. City council refused renewal. hackney permits not acted on. drivers had run without licenses.
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Fitchburg, Magss
Ne Utilities Commission
Theat re owner dies amid inquest verdict finds suicide
In Henier Sonville March 7 AP a coroner jury ruled the death of Jake Welle, owner of a Southern theatre, a suicide after he shot himself while driving near his home. The inquest followed testimony from manager Rom Shaefinr of Park Hill Inn, where he and Welle were hiding.
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Jake Welle
Southern Theatre
Stu Fiiday
Ro M. Shaefinr
Park Hill Inn
Whch Wells
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