Poisoning Mystery Baffles Massachusetts Authorities
Eleven inmates at the State hospital in Tewksbury were seized by belladonna poisoning. one died. The paper reviews theories including a “Jane Toppan” scenario, possible source in medicine or water, and notes the special committee's slow progress. Nurses, doctors, and a pharmacist are scrutinized as investigators seek cause, whether accidental or deliberate, and motive.
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Tewksbury
Massachusetts
Jane Toppan
Tery
Belladonna
Lowell Textile School
Vesper L George
Julian Academy
WM. W. Crosby
Obituary notices of Dunnigan Crowley and Sweetser
John Joseph Dunnigan age 31 died Friday night at his home 495 Var num avenue he was an engineer for the city water works and a member of the Stationary Engineers Association of America He is survived by his wife his mother three sisters and two brothers Mrs Mary Crowley died Friday afternoon at her home 18 Abbott street after a long illness She leaves a husband and two daughters Julia Sweetser died yesterday at Lowell General Hospital aged 76
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Varnum Avenue
Boulevard Station
Stationary Engineers’ Association of America
Arthur Mitchell
Lynn
Jennie
Annie Dunnigan
Lowell
Philip T. Dunnigan
This City
Stephen A
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary Crowley
St. Peter’s Parish
Abbott Street
Maggie Scollin
May Ella Crowley
Julia Sweetser
Lowell General Hospital
Multiple Funerals Held in Edson Cemetery Area
Funeral services were held yesterday for Alme . Pond at the Edson cemetery chapel with Rev. S. D. Millin officiating and a Universalist quartet singing. Floral gifts included large arch, lyre, and wreaths from family and friends. Also noted were services for William Grady at J. F. O'Donnell & Sons rooms with burial at St. Patrick's cemetery and bearers listed. Bertha H. Huntley, Eben Dolan, Lucinda C. Eager, John Carney, and William C. Dolan infant son services followed at various homes and churches with burials in Edson, St. Patrick's, or Lowell cemeteries. Undertakers Young, Savage, O'Donnell, Brooks handled arrangements.
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Edson
S. D. Millin
First Universalist Church
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Boyer
W. S. Taber
Alice Morrissey
Frank Rose
Cadpillow
C. H. Stewart
Undertaker Young
William Grady
J. F. O'Donnell & Sons
Industry Council
R. A
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Timothy Neil
James Fleming
John Teague
John McFerrin
Peter Cox
Thomas Mullaney
Fr. McHugh
St. Patrick’s Church
Bertha H. Huntley
Stevens Street
A. E. Kenyon
H. Lockhart
Melrose Highlands
Richardson
Geo McEwan
Fred Samuel
Charles
Ernest Merrill
Savage
Edson Cemetery
Eben Dolan
Worthen Street
O'Donnell
St. Patrick's Cemetery
William C. Dolan
Chas
Margaret Dolan
Newhall Street
Mr. Jenkins
St. Anne's Church
Brooks
Obituary notices from the city four deaths and children
Obituaries and death notices: Laflamme infant son Alphonse Laflamme aged 1 month at 467 Moody street. Conners William died aged 66. Carney John died aged 33 at State hospital in Tewksbury. Dolan William C. died aged 1 month at 7 Newhall street. Orr M L Fore died. Besos her father and mother, leaves sister Maude.
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Newhall Street
William C, Dolan
Corr
Dannanna Orr
Cedar Street
Maude
Brown Family Announces New Daughter in City
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brown of street announce the arrival of a daughter. The note mentions a shampoo test at Young's with hair cleaning appliances and private room services in the Hildreth building, accessible by elevator with four assistants.
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Young’s
Hildreth Building
Medical Examiner Irishs Statement on Belladonna Case
The medical examiner concludes Fitz gerald died of heart disease not belladonna poisoning. He notes 60 ward patients, 11 poisoned, all from belladonna in medicine or water. A nurse claims no belladonna in medicines. theory shifts to possible water contamination during a night absence. Uniform symptoms and equal water portions raise questions of motive, but no evidence of hostility or clear source. The case remains remarkable with no definitive conclusion.
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Thomas Smith
Nichols
Tewksbury Hospital
Fitzgerald
Belladonna
Absalom and the King in Teachable Faith
A 1908 Sunday School lesson analyzes Absalom's rebellion against David, contrasting deceit and treachery with faithful followers like Ittai and Ruth. The commentary urges humility before God, citing cross references to Kings, Psalms, and Revelation, and urges steadfast obedience amid trials.
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American Press Association
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Israel
Amnon
Absalom
Geshur
Tekoa
Joso
Jerusalem
Joab
Xiv
John viii
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Jesus
Ittai
China
Christ
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Elisha
John xviii
Gethsemane
Judas Iscariot
Heaven
Moses
Joshua
T Ts Uke
Great men of the Bible in a Christian Endeavor lesson
Rev eight H Doyle presents David as a youthful example of faith and service. The study covers his anointing, battles with Saul and Goliath, kingship over Judah and Israel, and spiritual meaning in Christ. Readings from I Samuel and Psalms accompany the week’s topic to inspire devotion and reverence.
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David
John Yii
Jesse
Judah
Bethlehem
Judea
Israel
Saul
Goliath
Jonathan
Hebron
Holy
Solomon
Christ
Flexibility and Adaptability of Christian Endeavor
William Shaw argues the strength of Christian Endeavor lies in its adaptable structure across settings from country churches to cities. The idea and leadership shape outcomes, not fixed words, with success depending on members and pastoral leadership, church support, and home cooperation.
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America
Africa
William Shaw
Christian Endeavor Campaign Boosts Local Outlook
A pessimistic view on Christian Endeavor fades as the 10 percent increase campaign yields sizable gains. New Mexico rises 84 percent, Louisiana 19 percent, Colorado 15 percent, and New York 5 percent, underscoring a strong tomorrow.
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Christian Endeavor
New Mexico
Louisiana
Colorado
New York
John R. Clements
Empire State Notes
Growth of societies across years and nations
William Shaw notes in the General Secretary's Report at the Denver Convention that from 1881 to 1998 societies expanded from one to 64 020 and diversified from one denomination to over eighty, spreading from a single city to all countries and climbing from fifty members to 8 822 800 with 1 500 000 more in strictly sectarian groups inspired by Christian Endeavor.
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William Shaw
Denver
Christian Endeavor as a Needed Force for Christian Work
A religious periodical hails Christian Endeavor as essential to serve God and humanity, describing it as a potent force in Christian life. The note underscores its role in advancing faith based activity and communal uplift within the church.
Denver convention programme lists 180 meetings
A big programme at the Denver convention outlines provision for 180 different meetings covering a wide range of topics and interests. The detailed schedule reflects extensive planning and organizational scope.
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Denver
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