Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Enterprise in Acton, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

Page

8

Gulfflight Torpedoed by German submarine

The Gulf flight, a 6 100 gross ton ship owned by Gaull Refining Co, launched in August, built at Camden yards, New Jersey, registered Lloyds highest class, fully laden at 2 228 40 tons, measuring 6 feet 6 inches by 8 feet 2 inches, speed 11 1/2 knots.

Gaull Refining Company Titts New York Shiptoidr Company Camden Lloyd's Jeneth Bea American Ir Associatinn

Villa forces threaten Obregon retreat as Zapata advances

Mexican agencies report Zapata units from Mexico City capturing Queretaro and positions between Irapuato and San Juan threatening Obregon's westward retreat. Carranza claims Villa losses at Navapoa, while Obregon reportedly moved toward Leon and Gonzalez held Monterey as Zapata is pushed back near Mexico City.

Washington Villa Agtency Zapata Mexico City Queretaro Obregon Ziput Jen Jano Irapuato Obesson Carranza Villa Navapoa Caranea Leon Gonzales Monterey Mextico City

May Prove To Be Double Murder In Wakefield Case

Wakefield Massachusetts May 1 4 two bodies discovered may indicate a double murder Morris N Shtrunsman and his sister Mrs Bertha Krauzer were found with the man near his yard and the woman in the bedroom of their home authorities recovered a note purporting to be from Shtrungsman claiming he planned to end it all the investigation continues with skeptical officials and a thorough inquiry underway The Yonkers State Journal quoted the note and questioned its reliability while noting the tragedy and alleged motive remain uncertain

Wakefield Mass Morris N. Shtrunufimion Bertha Krauzer Greenwood Hioise Liat Herrother Shtrungsman Irolica

Libel Suit Testimony Involving Roosevelt and Barnes

Roosevelt and son of Easy Boge testify in a libel suit in Seine Illinois. Barnes denied accusations and said the earlier testimony was corrected. Edwin Plate described a political printing dispute over patronage and contracts and denounced E K Quizes for alleged bias against him.

Roosevelt Fuergveet Edwine ‘T. Plate Tie Listaffer Ternes Lernel EK Quizes Albany Levi P. Morton Cevernaor Barnes Matt Thomas &Iff Sinator Enott Warnes

Carman Trial Opens with Evidence in Mineola Case

May 5 Mineola court hears testimony in the Mrs Louise Bailes murder case linked to Mrs Carman. Prosecutor Smith begins opening statements as witnesses are examined amid arguments and defense remarks about the alleged killer’s identity and motive.

Mineola N. Y Taline Mre Hore CC. Cartan Louise C. Bailes Caruan Sindith Witsheerin Snittt Chrman Smith Butley

Is Billy Sunday Sincere and Leaving a Mark

The piece weighs Billy Sunday amid praise and doubt about his sincerity. It notes large revival takings and his outreach from church pulpits to Philadelphia society. Observers debate if his evangelism realigns wealth, politics, and morality, with Sunday courting elite circles while urging local option against liquor.

United States Sun Day Billy Sundiy Ine Gion Weistay Sundiy Wilkes Barre Scranton Pittsbores Paine Philadelphia Sunday Metropolitan Magazine John Reed Sonah Reed Billy Sunday Walter TH. Finley Camden New Jersey Liquor Dealers Association Penrose Machine Pennsylvania Congress Billy Penrose Solomon Andrew Carnegie Rockefeller J. Pierpont Morgan

Marlboro Woman's Club Names Yearly Committees

The Marlboro Woman's Club appointed numerous committees at Monday's meeting including Finance, Art, Education, Conservation, Grantees, Program, and Standing Committees. Members listed encompass Mrs. McKenazie, Mrs. Flansburgh, Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Fairfield, Mrs. Warner, Miss Edith Whitman, Miss Florence Walker, and many others across civic, cultural, and social work.

Wormans Club Vinance Vank McKenazie Alvah Flansburgh J. Chamberlain Art Walter Pairfield Harry Curtis Jd. M. Gilmore Edncation Mins Mars Carnebel Edith Whitman J. J T. Warner Wres FH. Brown Mra Morse Mos. O'ilaloran Thos Tnt George T. Wallers Albee Mira Gio Wibbard J. KF. Connors Mardeline O'Connell Frank Melkwenzie Anna Barry J. HL. Kirby Ad. T. Sheehan Ti Miighamn Florence Walker R. W. Geddes OA. Davis Adalyn Riley Mice BE. Laveile Merle Cassasant M. J. McCarthy M. A. Campbell Walter Fairfield C. T. Warner G. R. Hall Vhs and Crafts W. Pairfield PL Oh. Brown Mary A. Campbell J. J. Cantor G. Ll. Stens H. W Alito BE. Lavelle Ll. FL Inos Therrien Gee W. Boges A. M. Forbush J. T. Hall Ki. Simpson L. Ll. Bodman O. Ik. Howe R Hm Stevens FL Or. Fuller

Hayes Faces Fresh Setbacks In School Sports Turmoil

Troubled by fears of more issues at Apple Che high, Hayes wrestles with multiple distractions. Dort shows strong momentum while Balfour exits Hines to focus on college plans and graduation preparations, signaling upheaval in the sports program.

Dinses Apple Che Happ Dort Balfour Hines Collie

Delegation Heads to Reception for State Leaders

Members of F C Curtis camp in Vi will attend a Hudson reception tomorrow night hosted by A Powers camp honoring Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Coolidge newly elected at the state convention. The Marlboro delegation will travel on the 740 car via the BoW street railway.

F.C. Curtis Hudson A. Powers Mes.s. Hamilton Coolidge Marlboro Bo& W

Marlboro Aerie to Parade at Clinton Convention

Marlboro Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans to attend the annual convention in Clinton in July. The aerie will bring a band and occupy a prominent position in the parade.

Marlboro Aerie Order of Engles Order Clinton The Aerie

Tufts Celebrates Tenth Straight Win Over Truy Cross at Supper

Dr Neary Corey Kldg hosts a supper at South boro Arms to toast Tufts College diamond victory over Truy Cross on Tuesday. Guests include William H Murphy City Solicitor R H Beaudreau and toastmaster Frank P O Donnell.

Dr. Neary Corey Kldg Southboro Arms Truy Cross Tufts College William H. Murphy R. H. Beeudreau Frank P. O'Donnell Tufts

Banquet Honors Elks Follies Cast At Local Lodge

The Elks Follies of 1915 cast and contributors attended a banquet at Mike's Time last night with about 60 people present, including Mayor Thomas H. Heathren and Exalted Ruler Chester A. Davis. Toasts, songs, and solos followed a formal dinner featuring lobster, turkey, and dessert, with Miss Charron of Worcester performing and plans announced for commemorative pins and brooches for participants.

Joseph Lynch Rigney Miss Charron Worcester James H. White George W. Herry John Hi. Clancy

Biddle Recovering After Gas Poisoning Incident

William Biddle was overcome by gas at his tailoring shop, 177 Main St. on Monday. He is recovering at Morl Moro hospital and says the poisoning resulted from an accident. He recalls feeling faint while reading, waking later on a car with a blank gap before waking in hospital.

William Biddle Main St MorlLoro Hospital Mr. Biddle

Merigan Signs With Fall River Ball Club

Marlboro manager sought Merigan from Judson as first baseman after his stint with Jesse Burkett in Worcester but could not secure him. Merigan instead signed with Fall River, affecting Marlboro's lineup plans.

Ingalls Merigan Judson Marlboro Jesse Burkett Worcester Merrian All River

Typhoid fever reported in young child in town

A case of typhoid fever was reported to the board of health this morning. The patient is Emezzlio Faria of 215 Mechanic Street, a 3 year old child under the care of Dr. O G Duhamel.

The Board of Health Emezzlio Faria Mechanic St O. G. Duhamel

Mrs Bartlett and Relatives Visit Mis Cutting in Framingham

Northboro report: Mrs Emily A Bartlett Hayden and her niece Mrs E D Lawin traveled to Framingham yesterday to visit Mrs John Cutting, sister of Mrs Bartlett.

Emily A. Bartlett Hayden Sr E. D. Lawin Mis John Cutting Framingham

Burglar Rifles Cash Drawer at Wallace Market

Cash drawer looted of about eight dollars in change while three one dollar bills and a two dollar bill were left behind. Theft occurred via the cellar window. entry gained through a broken pane and wire screen. Chas Brown discovered the break at 6 30 this morning as police investigate with Officer Carbrey pursuing a suspicious local character.

A. E. Wallace Mainet Chas. Brown Mr. Wallace Officer Carbrey

Justice Hughes disavows presidential bid amid calls

Washington May In a formal statement issued with his approval Justice Hughes of the supreme court rejects any presidential candidacy. He says he is not available and refuses to have his name used. The stance echoes his 1912 position when suggested as a compromise candidate. Boy Scouts Loyal to Chief Washington May 5 Boy Scouts here refuse to depose I S Martin their director after his arrest for false pretences.

Washington Hughes Supreme Court I. S. Martin

Boy Found Slain in Lower East Side Hallway

The 4½ year old Charles Murray was murdered near his home on the lower East Side. His mutilated body was found in a tenement hallway near the earlier Leonore Cohen case, with both killings resembling the London Jack the Ripper pattern and the assailant still at large.

New York Charles Murray Lower East Side Leonore Cohen Cohen Murray London Jack the Ripper

Hotel Clerk Reaffirms Osborne Identity in Perjury Case

New York May 4 Frank D Saf ford the hotel clerk indicted for perjury over identifying James W Osborne as the man who registered with Rae Tanzer at a Plainfield New Jersey hotel last October testified in court that Osborne was the man he saw with the girl. He said he would not recant and that he did not ask for pay or commit perjury.

New York Frank D .Safford James W. Osborne Rae Tanzer Plainfield N. J Osborne Fatferd Court Quy Ak

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yonkers State Juin William Cleveland Anent Billy Sunday Iwo Mutle Ledeer Fabom Society God Nto Jon Wanamaker Ides Mr. Wanamaker Mr. Wanmmaker T. Stotesbury Anthony Drexeliddle Drexel Biddles Nnance Waterson Bills New England San Diego Exposition Universal City Boston Traveler Boston Sunday Herald Mark Tiree Faust Woman’s Club Hayes Elks At Biddle Fall River Northboro Wallace Marnet Safford Tanner
Search Courier

Search the Acton Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication