Sympathy twists in Springfield murder confession
Bertram G. Spencer, self confessed murderer of Miss Blackstone, admits a prior 1908 holdup and shooting of motor man Michael Gilhooley. He claims to have later befriended the victim and reveals his method and escape, with Bertillon measurements sent nationwide to locate further crimes.
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Springfield
Bertram G. Spencer
Miss Blackstone
Michael Gilhooley
Gilhooley
Spencer
Des
Bertillon
Explosion at Kobe Kills 3 and Causes 250000 Loss
A lighter loaded with dynamite in Kobe harbor caught fire and exploded, killing three people and wrecking numerous waterfront houses. The incident caused about $250,000 in damage.
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Kobe
Tokio
Maquoketa Man Praises Cooper's New Discovery Remedy
George Syde of Maquoketa endorses Cooper's New Discovery after years of stomach trouble and sleepless nights. He credits four bottles with restoring health and youthfulness at age sixty. The Cooper Medicine Co. of Dayton Ohio markets the remedy via local druggists.
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George Syde
Maquoketa
L. T. Cooper
Cooper
Cooper Medicine Co
Dayton
Ohio
Mayor proposes year‑long auto ban on Boston parkways
Mayor Fitzgerald asks the Metropolitan and Boston Park Commissions to bar all automobiles from Commonwealth avenue from Arlington to Bercon street Back Bay Fens Arborway West Roxbury Parkway Columbia road and Strandway until summer or longer. The plan hinges on a state bill to grant Boston a share of 300000 annual auto revenue and would close major park roads to drivers if approved.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Arlington
Bercon Street
Back Bay Fens
Arborwahy
West Roxbury Parkway
Columbia Road
Dorchesterway
Strandway
Metropolitan
Boston
Fitzgerald
Boston Park Commissions
Highway Commission
Mayor urges auto revenue share for city road repair
The Mayor cites highway harm from auto traffic on Boston parkways and metropolitan parkways, requesting 25 percent shares for Boston and 25 percent for the Metropolitan Park Commission. The move, the boldest of his second term, aims to win highway support by appealing to auto interests.
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Highway Commission
Boston
Metropolitan Park Commission
Boston Parkways
Metropolitan Parkways
City and Metropolitan Park Commission
Counsel Hurtubis Backs Parkways Revenue Share
Francis Hurtubis Jr counsel for the National Automobile Association urged that Boston and Metropolitan parkways remain open to autos. He supported a city share of state automobile registration receipts and proposed one third of fees for the district to fund parkways.
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Francis Hurtubis, Jr
National Automobile Association
Fitzgerald
Boston and Metropolitan
Boston Park Board
Metropolitan Park Board
City of
Boston
Metropolitan Park District
Metropolitan District
Boston and
Cardinal Moran backs woman suffrage in Australia
Mrs. K. M. Shannon of Dublin forwards Cardinal Moran letter to the Irish Women's Franchise League. The cardinal states he is in favor of woman suffrage and notes it has improved civic and legislative administration in Australia. The letter is published in The Post via Alice Stone Blackwell in Dorchester.
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K. M. Shannon
Irish Women's Franchise League
Dublin
Moran
Australia
Alice Stone Blackwell
Dorchester
Mass
Pullman Tourist Cars Advertised by Grand Trunk
Tickets on sale through April 14 for Pullman tourist cars advertised as personally conducted on fast trains every Monday Wednesday and Friday. Mentioned are comforts and nominal costs with a request to send for illustrated folders. E H Boynton N E P A Grand Trunk Railway 256 Washington Street Boston.
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Pullman
E. H. Boynton
Grand Trunk Railway
Washington Street
Bogton
Fire Record Logs Multiple Alarms and Losses
Daily fire record lists 3:25 am Atlantic avenue still alarm 451 with loss 100 by Hardy. 9:01 am Atlantic avenue box S-S with Sammett loss 200. 10 am Washington street Child's restaurant loss 350. 10:05 pm Albany street Studebaker Bros Mfg Co loss 10. 11:18 am Commerce street Northwestern Fisheries Co no loss. 11:45 pm box 332 false alarm.
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Atlantic Avenue
Hardy
G. N. Sammett
Washington Street
Child’s
Albany Street
Studebaker Bros. Mffg. Co
Commerce Street
Northwestern Fisheries Co
Rich Doctor at 65 Accused by Husband
Walter A. French of Red Bank New Jersey filed suit in New Haven for 25000 damages against Dr. Charles E. Froehlich of Hartford alleging the physician aged 65 alienated Mrs. French’s affections. The couple lived with Froehlich in Hartford until a year ago when they separated. French is a New York businessman.
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New Haven
Walter A. French
Red Bank
N. J
Charles E. Frogplich
Hartford
Dr. Froehlich
Pastor Long Cleared by Trial in Mansfield
A large crowd gathered outside the church after a jury of Lutheran ministers found Rev. Simon P. Long not guilty of conduct unbecoming a minister. The verdict was read at 6:30 AM following testimonies including Mrs. Margaret Black, wife of a former Mansfield mayor.
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Mansfield
Simon P. Long
Long
Lutheran Church
Margaret Black
Rock Blast Shatters Boulder at Milton Site
A dynamite blast at the old Village Inn site in Milton shattered a large boulder and caused havoc in the district. Windows in surrounding buildings were broken, debris filled Pierce square, and residents faced a rain of rocks upon rooftops amid widespread excitement.
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Milton
Pierce Square
Boulder shatters glass shop window causing heavy losses
A 10 pound piece of debris crashed through C. M. How ard jeweler's window and into a tray of watches, narrowly missing the owner. The adjacent Lawrence W. Lunt shop also suffered damage, with total losses from both stores estimated at about $600.
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C. M. Howard
Card Indexes by F. W. Barry Beale & Co
At F W Barry Beale and Company 108 Washington we offer card indexes in various sizes using oak for sturdy shelves and bases prices start at 60 cents and go up.
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F. W. Barry, Beale & Co
Washington
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