West Springfield man arrested for Round Hill murder
Bertram G. Spencer of West Springfield, 28, was arrested and charged with the murder of Martha Blackstone at Mrs. Sarah J. Dow's home in Round Hill last Thursday night. Mrs. Dow, her daughter Lucy, and Miss Harriet Dow identified him as the intruder who shot Miss Blackstone and wounded Miss Dow.
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Springfield
Bertram G. Spencer
West Springfield
Martha Blackstone
Sarah J. Dow
Round Hill
Roosevelt repudiates Methodist push on Vatican incident
April 5 Roosevelt rejects Methodist efforts to interpret his action as endorsement. He cancels a scheduled reception for the American colony at the embassy, a response to Rev B M Tipple’s critical statement on the Roman Catholic Church. Roosevelt warns against religious tumult and says citizens will support him when facts are clear.
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Rome
Vatican
Roosevelt
B. M. Tipple
American Methodist Church
Vatican remark on visit sparks Roosevelt reaction
A Vatican statement comparing the potential visit to German reactions to Polish separatists drew Mr. Roosevelt's attention, prompting continuation of the article on page 4.
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Vatican
Germany
Roosevelt
Boston Park Commission backs Sunday use of city playgrounds
The Boston Park Commission recommended easing or delaying enforcement of Sunday laws to allow city playgrounds to be used on Sundays. It noted skating and toboganning are allowed in winter and private grounds host many activities on Sundays in summer, urging parity for public spaces.
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Boston
Park Commission
Commission
Franklin Park plans aquarium zoo and music amphitheatre
The commission notes the difficulty in balancing winter sports with summer tents and criticizes weekly playground use. it reports youths loafing on Sundays and suggests Parkman Fund funding for an aquarium, zoo, aviary, gardens, and a music amphitheatre at Franklin Park.
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Parkman Fund
Franklin Park
Vail Donates to Exeter Teachers Endowment
Theodore N. Vail president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company donated 35000 toward a teachers endowment fund to be used at Phillips Exeter Academy. The New York alumni dinner announced the goal of raising 350000 for teacher salaries with all but 59000 obtained.
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New York
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Phillips Exeter Academy
Fresno man heir, says Mrs. Crosby
Fresno Daniel Blake Russell is identified by lawyer Cartwright and Mrs. Della H. Crosby, a Brookline resident and confidant of the Russell family. Alonzo Whitman, Melrose high principal, initially backed the North Dakota claimant but later admitted confusion after discussions with Fresno Dan.
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Daniel Blake Russell
Della H. Crosby
Dannie Russell
Cartwright
Russell
California
Crosby
Beacon Street
Brookline
Melrose School
Alonzo Whitman
Melrose High School
North Dakota
Cartwright Holds Rule On Rus sell Case Visit
A Fresno report follows Senator George W. Cartwright after a ride through the Fenway park system with the party seeking to avoid potential informants. He explains the embargo remains until lawyers finish cross examination and he will not meet Melrose residents or be coached before the official decision.
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Post
George W. Cartwright
Fresno
Coolidge Corner
California
Fire Devastates North Pownal. Clerk Buried Amid Flames
April 5. North Adams reports a major fire in North Pownal Vermont threatening to wipe the town off the map. Frank Eldridge, a clerk in Mrs. Whipple’s general store, died of injuries after diving through flames to save ledgers. Fire destroyed the Whipple homestead, church, halls, four homes, and the Donaldson building. dynamite failed to contain the blaze amid high winds. The blaze caused about $100,000 in damage and prompted aid from Bennington Williamstown and local fire crews. The cotton mill, a major employer, was feared endangered as midnight neared. Eldridge is in North Adams Hospital with head injuries and a fractured skull.
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Frank Eldridge
North Pownal
F. I. Whipple
Whipple
Congregational
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Donaldson
Bennington
Williamstown
Eldridge
John M. Dunmore Dies at Home in Dorchester
Prominent local businessman John M. Dunmore died at his Dorchester home on Welles Avenue from a sudden heart neuralgia attack. Funeral and service details not given.
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John M. Dunmore
City
Welles Avenue
Dorchester
Tourist car to Pacific coast daily from Boston seeks connections
Advertisement notes a tourist car leaving Boston daily at 2 p m until April 14 with connections at Chicago to Western points. Customers are directed to see New York Central Lines agents or call Hill 2140. Price listed as 51 dollars 45 cents.
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Pacific Coast
Boston
Chicago
New York Central Lines
Hill
New England Forecast Signals Cloudy Period and Showers
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Wednesday partly to cloudy skies with showers in the afternoon or night. Thursday will bring clearing and cooler, with southerly to westerly winds. Washington dispatch adds cooler Thursday with brisk winds and unsettled weather toward the Grand Banks.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Grand Banks
Attorney for Russell Estate Denounces First Claimant
Daniel Blake Russell No. 1 the Dakota claimant to a share in the Russell fortune was held up to the court as a postmaster actor fakir and a humorist in the arraignment by Attorney Nason for the respondents during yesterday's arguments. Nason ridiculed the claimant's efforts to prove identity and asserted the petitioner was James Rousseau. He claimed Rousseau is dead but implied his presence inside the enclosure as he faced the claimant. The five hour session drew a large crowd with many veterans of the case lining up hours before court to gain admission.
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Daniel Blake Russell
Russell
Fakir
Attorney Nason
William C. Russell
Ferdinand Almy
Miss Almy
Mr. Axford
Mr. Nason
Nason
James Rousseau
Jim Rousseau
Senator Simpson
Burglar Tools Found After Home Search in West Springfield
Police found two black silk masks two loaded revolvers and extensive jewelry at Spencer's home 47 Porter avenue West Springfield. Mrs Dow and her daughter identified a green Indian head belt and a pearl brooch from the loot as items stolen the night of the murder.
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Spencer
Porter Avenue
West Springfield
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Park Board
Exeter
Medric
Boston Wine and Spirits Co
James J. Doherty
Dock Sq
Edric Auee
Fresno Man
Russell Fortune
Mrs. Crosby
Eile Beer
Russell Estate
Tippee Spa
Burditt Business College
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