Wounded Officer Killed in South End Wine Store Shootout
Patrolman Peter Corcoran of East Boston was fatally shot during a gun battle with a yeggman who had just attempted to rob the Eagle Wine Company's store at 350 Columbus Avenue. The robber, pursued by officers, fled the scene but was engaged by Corcoran, leading to a fatal confrontation in the back office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac K. E. Prager
Eagle Wind Company
Columbus Avenue
Prager
Peter Corcoran
East Boston
Corcoran
South End
Eagle Wine Company
Yegg
War Plans Perfected Years Ago
The four claims for over 1 500 000 dollars damages from the Kronprinzess Wilhelm Cecilie voyage failure were heard in the U S Admiralty Court before Judge Hale. Testimony showed Germany prepared for the war years earlier and the Cecilie’s captain reported a sealed envelope from his predecessor to be opened only after a message signed Siegfried indicated illness.
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Kronprinzess
Europe
Hale
United States Admiralty Court
Germany
Cecilie
Siegfried
Sailor’s Message From 1070 Miles From Plymouth
At 10 o’clock on the night of July 31 a ship near Plymouth received a report that Eberhard has suffered an attack of catarrh of the bladder. The note was sent quicker relief was requested and the message ends with Sieg fried. Continued on Page 5 Third Column.
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Plymouth
Eberhard
Siegfried
Norwegian Steamer Bangor Seized for Neutrality Violation
Buenos Ayres March 31 The British cruiser Bristol captured the Norwegian steamer Bangor which sailed from Baltimore February 4. The Bangor is taken to the Falkland Islands on charges of violating neutrality by carrying coal and provisions destined for the German auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm.
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Buenos Ayres
Bristol
Falkland Islands
Bangor
Baltimore
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Moon phases and celestial events calendar with anniversaries
Moon phases from April 6 to April 29 and full moons for the year listed. Astronomical notes include last quarter on April 6, new moon April 14, first quarter April 22, full moon April 29. Also mentions morning and evening stars and a Sunday date of April 4. Today’s anniversaries note marriage of Maria Louise of Austria and a 1 year memory of a veterans’ widows aid vote.
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Vennus
Jupiter
Maria Louise
Austria
House of Representatives
Fair Forecast for Boston and New England
The forecast calls for fair skies in Boston and the New England region on Thursday and Friday. Moderate westerly winds expected with mild temperatures.
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Boston and Vicinity
Washington
New England
Orleans Tax Registration Festival Draws State Wealth
Orleans Massachusetts hosts its annual April tax registration festival as residents and out of town visitors converge at the town hall to register as bona fide residents in protest of high tax rates. Wealthy attendees seek Orleans 3 per thousand rate while others pay 18 to 26 per thousand.
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Orleans
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
King George proposes royal abstinence to curb drunkenness
London March 31 The King backs strict measures to curb drinking as a factor delaying munitions delivery. He offers to stop all alcohol in royal households and has sent a letter to David Lloyd George, the chancellor, through Lord Stamfordham outlining the plan.
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London
George
David Lloyd-George
Exchequer
Lord Stamfordham
Fire 8 Shots at Burglar in Medford Street Break
Eight revolver shots fired by a Medford police squad at a fleeing burglar who leaped from a window at 15 Forest Street. Cornered, the suspect fled across an adjoining field and was shot at as Acting Chief John Welch and Reserve Officer Ernest Rowland fired. the man possibly struck, he collapsed farther along.
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Forest Street
Medford
John Welch
Ernest Rowland
King Thanks Chancellor for Prompt Deputation Report
The King expresses gratitude to the Chancellor of the Exchequer for promptly delivering a full report on yesterday's deputation of employers proceedings. Continued on Page 9 Seventh Col.
Turbine Explosion at Boston Manufacturing Waltham
William Finley an engineer at the Boston Manufacturing Company in Waltham was hurled 25 feet by a turbine blast that shattered 300 panes of glass and demolished the engine room. The plant with 2000 workers had just closed preventing loss of life.
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William Finley
Boston
Waltham
Turbine Blast Injures Finley Then Sparks Fire Rescue
Finley finished oiling an engine and worked on the turbine when a massive mechanism exploded. Steam belched out as he was hurled through a window, struck a building, and lay unconscious. He returned to shut the steam, preventing a factory fire, and was carried to a physician after regaining consciousness.
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Finley
Submarine Activity Reported Near English Channel
The crew of the Spanish steamship Augustina arriving in Santander from England reports ten German submarines in operation in the English Channel.
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Man
English Channel
German death on Falaba raises U S explanations
Washington March 31 officials said no official notice of the death of American Leon C Thresher aboard the British liner Falaba sunk by a German submarine had yet reached the U S government. Secretary Bryan expected Ambassador Page in London to submit a full report on the case.
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Washington
Leon C. Thresher
Bryan
Ambassador Page
London
CAPT PERRY RETURNS TO DUTY AT 73
Captain Robert R. Perry, 73, resumed duty at the Somerville police station after his first day back as a full member. He vows to prove himself, targeting gambling joints and illegal liquor. He works in plain clothes to preserve his sleuth image and plans to show results in about ten days.
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Robert R. Perry
Somerville
Springfield Street Railway Tieup After Arbitration Failure
Springfield April 1 Conferences lasted to morning without a deal to end a street railway strike. The State Board of Arbitration urged a temporary service resumption, but the workers refused to arbitrate. The walkout stems from the discharge of three conductors over alleged fare irregularities.
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Springfield
State Board of Arbitration
READY FOR DEADLOCK Company Will Import Strike Breakers This Morning
Springfield March 31 Certainty that strike breakers will be imported to man the cars. Officials kept movements secret while preparing for a protracted strike if talks fail. A board of arbitration charged Mayor Stacy with failing to notify them of the impending strike. No violence has occurred yet.
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Springfield
Board of Arbitration
Charlie ™. Wood
Frank M. Bump
Frank E. Stacy
Stacy
State Board of Arbitration
Police Chase Through City as Suspect Fights Back
The suspect fled from East Dedham street station pursued by Corcoran and several patrolmen aided by civilians. The chase moved along Columbus avenue to Dartmouth street then Lawrence street where the fugitive fired repeatedly toward officers.
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Gogg
Corcoran
Dedham Street
Columbus Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Lawrence Street
Lawrence _ street
Clarendon
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Sidney M. Winslow
United Shoe Machinery Company
MR. Winslow
Cape Town
Cis
Chase
Yeggman
Veggzyman
Ae WM. Midn
T. Portland
Gloucester
Newport
Thompson Spa
Cne
Metropolitan Coal CO
Exchange Place
Franklin
Bay State Fuel Co
Main St
Cambridge
Tel
AING
Pao
F.C. Warren & Bradford Co
Madrid
Er Augustina
Santander
England
Brattle St
Brattle Sq
Oes
U.S
Falaba
Capt. Perry
Castle Square Hotel
Tremont, Chandler and
Berkeley Sts
Carmen
Tempt
Washington St
Boylston
Fresh Mushroom
Ams
Art Spaulding
Camille
McDowell
Temple Place
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