Motorman Cleared in Annie Mullins Mystery
A Cambridge reporter concludes Peter Downey could not have murdered Annie Mullins. He maps Downey’s alibi, timing, and movements from 6:25 pm to 8:30 pm on March 27, arguing the distance and duties prevent his involvement and citing the lack of motive.
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Peter Downey
Annie Mullins
Downey
Cambridge
Scollay Square
Elizabeth Ryan
Frank Street
No. 19
Dennis Halloran
Mr. Halloran
David Lynch
Harrison, N. J
Whitmore
Theodore Whitmore
Walker Street
Professor von Jagemann
Proudiit
South Boston
Cambridge Motorman Downey Named as Murder Suspect
In a continuing case update the investigator details the elimination process and focuses on Peter Downey a Cambridge motorman as a suspect. He notes Downey's questioned alibi and the testimony of Katie Joyce and Mrs Tubbs while outlining authorities concerns and ongoing interviews.
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Peter Downey
Cambridge
Downey
Arlington
Katie Joyce
A. M. Tubbs
Brattle Square
Annie Mullins
Tubbs
Joyce
Chauncy Street
Help Your Private Illness With Lydia Pinkham Advice
A helper letter from Mrs. Norman R. Barnett of Allen Town Pa endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female illnesses. The ad cites long use and lists conditions like displacement inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and nervous prostration as improved or cured. It urges women to write for confidential advice from Pinkham across decades of correspondence.
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Lso
Norman R. Barnett
Allentown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkam
Annie Mullins and Downey Relationship Details Revealed
Testimony recounts Annie Mullins plans with Peter Downey including a June wedding and a flat. Eyewitnesses note Downey as Mullins’s suitor, her aunt’s disapproval over drinking, and a ruby ring Mullins wore gifted by Downey.
Jerry Ford Defends Shanahan Calls Him Straightforward
Jerry Ford releases a statement denying any involvement with Shanahan in a murder case. He insists he never met Shanahan at a bar and that the two have a two year history of fishing together. Ford places Shanahan at times he claims to have seen him recently and asserts no drinks occurred.
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Jerry Ford
Shanahan
Everett Street
Boston
Evans Getting Much Weaker
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans lies gravely ill as rheumatism worsens. Doctors report no immediate alarm but acknowledge steady decline. A possible plan for removal from Paso Robles has been discussed, signaling concern for the venerable naval figure.
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Los Angeles
Robley D. Evans
Edwards
Paso Robles
Connecticut
Vanderbilt Suit for Divorce Ends Trial in New York
The trial of Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt's divorce suit before Referee David McClure ends. McClure will report and recommend to Supreme Court Justice O Gorman on Monday. She described her year with her husband and a bitter quarrel after learning of actions by him. A key question involved a Broadway actress named in the papers. Settlement is predicted near 5 million dollars after she sought 10 million and he offered about 1.5 million.
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New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
David McClure
McClure
Supreme Court
O'Gorman
Vanderbilt
Stracciari Receives Warm North End Welcome
More than 600 Italians in North End greet Metropolitan Opera baritone Signor Riccardo Stracciari with an informal reception led by Humbert Tosi. After his arrival his identity leaks out and a crowds gathers, Stracciari speaks from a higher steps amid cheers for Caruso Bonci Tetrazzini and Patti.
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North Square
Signor Riccardo Stracciari
Metropolitan Opera Company
Humbert Tosi
Signor Stracciari
North End
Stracciari
Caruso
Bonci
Tetrazzini
Patti
Board of Aldermen Deadlock Over Hyde Park Tracks
The Aldermen meet at noon to act on Boston and Providence Electric Railway's petition to locate tracks on Hyde Park avenue Walkhill street and Forest Hills Square. A 6 to 5 vote left leave to withdraw undecided. if no action by today the petition goes to the railroad commission. The five voting against withdrawal fear it would hurt the railroad’s case before commissioners.
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Louis M. Clark
Boston & Providence Electric Railway Company
Hyde Park Avenue
Walkhill Street
Forest Hills Square
Finigan
Donnelly
Anderson
Railroad Commission
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Elkins Seeks Silence on Daughter's Engagement Rumors
Senator Elkins issued a statement asking newspapers to refrain from publishing rumors about his daughter Katharine Elkins engagement to the Duke D Abruzzi until he can provide an explanation. The note was not released after he reconsidered the timing.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Elkins
Katherine Elkins
Tikins
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