Point for Defence in Death Case Salem Trial
A heated Essex County trial over admissibility of Miss Ethel Fontaine s testimony in the murder case of William Biros ends with the judge instructing the jury to ignore the threatened deed she described Biros allegedly made to Miss Mary Lavoie years before the shooting The defense claims this as a triumph The evidence includes observations from Roland Hilsworth and Kate Benoit about Biros holding a pistol and pursuing Lavoie during the mill job and a late night remark from Biros at the dance the night of the murder
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Salem
Ethel Fontaine
William Biros
Essex County
Miss Fontaine
Donnell
Miss Lavole
Biros
William McSweeney
McSweeney
Callahan
Tion
Roland Hilsworth
Kate Benoit
Miss Lavoie
Jack Leonard
Henry Szetela
Cascarets Offer Gentle Nightly Laxative Relief
Advertisements urge readers to switch to Cascarets as a gentle overnight laxative. They claim Cascarets remove liver and bowel poisons, ease headaches and bad breath, and avoid the harsh effects of rival laxatives. They promise relief “while you sleep” and no daytime misery.
Diversion of Night L Cars Announced
A temporary diversion of Back Bay Brighton and Brookline night cars was announced by General Manager Iid ward Dana of the Boston elerated yesterday. The change lasts until water mains on Eliot street between Park square and Tremont street are installed. South bound night cars will run to Eliot Tremont Berkeley Columbus to Park square then regular route. Inbound routing remains unchanged.
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Back Bay
Brighton
Brookline
Iidward Dana
Boston
Fishing Craft Driven Ashore Off Gloucester
The Gloucester fishing schooner Mystery grounded off Baker's Island Monday night. Salvage began with Scott Wrecking Company's lighter Colonel and diver John Robinson preparing to patch hull breaches and pump her out. At low water the Mystery’s port is awash but damage is not as severe as first reported. Weather remains the key to afloat or breakup.
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Mystery
Baker's Island
Scott Wrecking Company
John Robinson
Breaker Bar
Mrs Sayre at Hearing of Radicals in Boston Court
Mrs Francis B Sayre wife of the U S president a White House marriage figure appeared at a Federal Court session in Boston to seek a stay of deportation for radicals rounded up in January raids. Boston women gathered in large numbers hoping for a view of the famous figure.
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Francis B. Sayre
President Wilson
Boston
White House
Curious spectators attend hearing with notable attendees
Mrs Sayre entered with friends after 11 o clock and sat near the proceedings. She was greeted by Mrs George W Anderson and bowed to the judge. The day featured testimony by Assistant Superintendent West of the Justice Department and Inspector Martin J Leonard of the Immigration Service, plus inspector John A Ryder who participated in raids.
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Mr. Ryder
Testimony on Deer Island radicals and bail slips
The record shows trainer Mr. Ryder testifying about radicals at Deer Island not being automatic violators of law. He released about half the petitioners on their own recognizance. Inspector Leonard faced a questioned slip showing a $5,000 bail recommendation signed by a DOJ agent, which he denied knowledge of.
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Boston College
Ryder
Anderson
Deer Island
Leonard
Katzeff
Department of Justice
Noted Astronomer Dies in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Penn April Dr. John A Brashear former chancellor of the University of Pittsburg and one of the most eminent American astronomers died at his home tonight after a long illness. Brashear devoted time to disbursing the Frick fund for public school teachers created by Henry Clay Frick. He began life as a blacksmith in a Pittsburg mill.
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Pittsburg
Penn
John A. Brashear
University of Pittsburg
Brashear
Fund For the Relief
Henry Clay Frick
Tiz Foot Gladdener Advertises Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Tiz as a remedy for tired puffed up feet. It claims fast relief from corns callouses and bunions, promising fresh sore-free feet, odor control and better shoe fit with a year of comfort.
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Eiros
Mary B. Lavoie
Cascarets
Gloucester
Portland
People's Shoe Store
Fms
Army
Erwin Clane
Tha
Whala Familiv
All Raaniv Frisiavy Mwarning
Lebanon, N. H
WVU Guild
Kuppenheimer
Serge
Bates Street
Arrow Brand
Iaat Chaice
Goodyear
Lidébda
Paris
Chicago
Sahinime
le Rear
Jack Ryder
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