Cambridge murder case shocks city with alleged confessions
Detectives say Dionisios Spiropoulos alias James Manter, 20, a Greek barber from Manchester New Hampshire, and Peter Delory, 19, a Somerville resident and Central Market worker, killed Annie Mullins in Squire Field Arlington after meeting her in Cambridge. Delory claims Manter silenced him with an oath and both men traveled from Billerica to Cambridge for a night out before the crime.
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Annie Mullins
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Dionisios Spiropoulos
James Manter
Manchester
N. H
Boston
Squire’s Field
Arlington
Spruce Street
Delory
Blackstone Street
Manter
Billerica
Lowell
Professor von Jaggeman
Testimony in Cambridge Custody Case Highlights Socks Remark
James Hall son of former Cambridge mayor testified yesterday for his sister Mrs. Alice K. Crossman in a case against Fred A. Crossman of Kingfield Maine seeking separate support. He described Crossman wearing socks to bed as cruel and abusive behavior prompting laughter from Newton Cambridge society attendees before Judge Lawton.
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James Hall
James M. W. Hall
Cambridge
East Cambridge
Fred A. Crossman
Kingfield
Crossman
Newton
Lawton
Hall
Alice K. Crossman
Mother of Mrs. Crossman testifies in nervous distress case
Mrs. Oliver A. Hall of Newton testifies that her daughter Alice Crossman has shown long nervous disposition. She recounts visiting Kingfield, finding Alice weak and unable to speak, and how stimulants and care were provided to help her through the illness as Mr. Crossman faced questions over alleged interference and responsibility.
Hammerstein Declares Salome Plan Stalled in Boston
Oscar Hammerstein told the Post from Philadelphia by long distance that if Boston rejects his Salome production he will not stage it there. He stressed the decision hinges on Boston acceptance and implied plans elsewhere.
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Boston
Oscar Hammerstein
The
Post
Philadelphia
Impresario replies to Boston Salome plans amid mayoral pushback
Hammerstein says no official word on Mayor Hibbard’s wish to block Salome in Boston and no protests from the Governor or clergy. He explains he would lose money and incur costs producing the Philadelphia show locally, noting Boston’s apparent lack of demand. Mayor Hibbard, after receiving many letters, asks to halt preparations at City Hall.
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Hibbard
Mary Garden
Hammerstein
Boston
Philadelphia
Arthur Hammerstein
A. L. Lovering
Boston Theatre
City Hall
Two Men Assault Officer in Hayward Place Arrests Made
Patrolman William Kelley of Station 1 was beaten in Hayward Place by two men who he and Officer Wingate of Station 4 arrested. The suspects Louis Lesley, 35, of Hotel Plaza and George Fairbairn, 32, of Lowell, charged with assault and battery on a police officer.
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William Kelley
Station 1
Hayward Place
Wingate
Station 4
Louis Lesley
Hotel Plaza
George Fairbairn
Lowell
Prize fighter Jim Jeffries linked to hotel disturbance
Officer Kelley in plain clothes encountered a crowd outside Epicure on Hay ward place at Harrison avenue extension. Lesley and Fairbairn with two women allegedly taunted him. a fight ensued until Patrolman Wingate arrived. All three attackers were arrested and bailed out. Kelley received lip injuries and was treated at Relief Hospital.
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Kelley
Hayward Place
Harrison Avenue
Jim Jeffries
Lesley
Fairbairn
Announcement of Salome Provoes Storm of Protest
An unnamed official faced a fierce public outcry over a planned Salome performance, leading many to predict the opera may be canceled in the city. The controversy centers on audience and critics objecting to the work’s subject and staging.
Taft Calls Boycott Tyranny and Threatens Strong Response
President Taft labeled boycotts as tyranny requiring a forceful counter. Six-Judge Reuben B. Silliman quoted Taft's August letter arguing courts can grant equity against boycott injuries. A later Taft letter asserted that forcing third parties against their will is the core offense of boycotting.
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New York
Taft
Reuben B. Silliman
Gompers Defends Boycott as Press and Law Clash
In a heated exchange, President Samuel Gompers defends boycott tactics while professors Stimson and others critique restrictions on free speech. Stimson argues a lawful white list can influence public opinion, while Gompers calls for labor rights to organize and protect workers. Page I-fourth column continuation follows.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Silliman
Frederick J. Stimson
Harvard
John Bates
Columbia
Stimson
Mr. Gompers
Washington
Derby Marathon at Polo Grounds Offers 10000 Purse
Entrants include six noted top men in the world for the 26 mile 385 yard race at Polo Grounds New York today at 3 pm. The event features five laps per mile with Tim Hurst as referee and Tim Sullivan as starter. Estimated attendance is 25000 with prizes of 5000 for first 2500 for second 1500 for third and 1000 for fourth.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Weather Clouding Marathon Forecast For New York
New York on April 2 faces potential disruption as rain could affect the upcoming marathon. Officials caution that showers tomorrow may not force postponement, but weather remains a concern for the attendance of over 25,000 spectators.
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New York
Notable Athletes to Represent Nations in Boston Event
Tom Longboat will wear Canada’s Maple Leaf while Johnny Hayes carries the Stars and Stripes in Boston on April 19, 1907. Alfred Shrubb dons the Union Jack, Mat Maloney represents Ireland, Dorando Pietri sails Italy, and Henri St Yves carries France. Each man holds a proud record in this era of international competition.
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Tom Longboat
Dorando
Shrubb
Boston
Canada
Johnny Hayes
America
Alfred Shrubb
Mat Maloney
Erin
Dorando Pietri
Hayes
London
Italy
I’rance
Henri St. Yves
Fire at McGrath and Johnson buildings in Woburn
Incendiary fire in an alley caused about 30000 dollars in damages to the McGrath building and neighboring stores in Woburn. The blaze destroyed the first two floors of the McGrath building, with losses to J. F. McGrath and nearby firms including W. S. Davis drug store H. B. Blye hardware and C. Othote bakery.
Boston Showers Then Fair Warmer Sunday
Showers forecast for Boston and vicinity on Saturday with clearing Sunday and fair weather, light westerly winds and a slight warming. In New England, showers expected after fair Maine conditions, variable winds, possibly brisk north Saturday in the far south, with steamers to Europe facing moderate to brisk winds off the coast and showers to the Grand Banks.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Maine
European
Grand Banks
Derby Marathon Sees Longboat Favorite Amid Shrubb Support
Red Sox wallop Nashville 10 to 2 with nine runs in final inning. Doves top Spartansburg 9 to 2. Rindge beats Roxbury Latin in season opener. Oxford and Cambridge prepare for annual rowing race today. Shrubb garners strong backing while Jeffries faces critical injury after a fall in front of an automobile.
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Shrubb
Jeffries
Red Sox
Nashville
Doves
Spartansburg
Rindge
Roxbury Latin
Oxford
Cambridge
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Peter Delory
Cambridge Police
White Art Co
Salome
Beai
Jeffries the Magnet
Relief Hospital
U. S. Bond
U. S
Thomas Snow & Son
North Market
North Sts
Mishkin Studio
Lawson Bowl
Parker C. Chandler
Thomas W. Lawson
Bay State
Bromfield Street
Lawson
Bay State Gas
Otis Kimball
Chandler
Albert C. Burrage
J. Edward Addicks
Parker Cleveland Chandler
New York, Together With Half Jocular Comments About Mr. Lawson
Henry M
J. Edward Bay
Delaware
Nate
Copley Square
Nate and
Dilly
Old Scotch & Revelations
Po. M
N. Y
Addicks
Park and Ten
Bordie
George
Tom Hunt
John M. Page & Rock
Burrage
Cleveland
Widy
Shrubb and Dorando
Tim Hurst
Tim Sullivan
Woburn
Thompson’s Spa
Washington Street
Miia
AGIS
Sunday Post
Charles
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