Collapses After Grand Jury Grilling Leaves Mrs Brown Defiant
Mrs Diana Brown collapsed after a prolonged grilling by District Attorney Pelletier before the grand jury probing the Henry Siegel Company failure. Entering defiant, she was sworn in and questioned by First Assistant District Attorney Lavelle, then admitted she was friendly with Henry Siegel.
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Diana FE
Eddy Brown
Grand Jury
Joseph C. Pelletier
Henry Siegel Company
Pelletier
Henry
Siegel Store Purchases Attributed To Woman
A report notes that the woman secured various items of apparel and finery at the Siegel store and charged them to her account, indicating she took advantage of the shop's credit access.
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Siegel
Examination of Mrs Brown Accounts by Auditor Hall
The examination of the accounts of Mrs Brown by Auditor James M Hall employed by the district attorney alleges that it failed to show any payments had been made on this account.
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Brown
James M. Hall
Patriots' Day Train Reductions Announced by Boston and Maine
Boston and Maine railroad will cut local trains into Boston on Patriots Day April 20 and resume in afternoon. Notices posted describe special stops by regular trains to cover service omitted on the holiday.
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Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston
Mayoral contretemps over printed books about Fitzgerald
Mayor Curley countermanded the city funded printing of 1000 copies each of two books related to his predecessor and administration. Fitzgerald denies ordering the works and says the City Council is responsible. A compiler says Fitzgerald summoned him to order the work.
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Curley
John F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Calls Them Eulogies Ex Mayor Fitzgerald Books Controversy
Mr Curley argued that the books are eulogies for ex Mayor Fitzgerald and that the city of Boston should not bear the expense. He noted the publications may not be publicly shown, with one item titled The Continued on Page 10-Sixth Col.
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Curley
Fitzgerald
Boston
Mayor Curley to throw first ball at Fenway opening
Boston Mayor James M. Curley will toss the first ball from his private box to inaugurate the 1914 baseball season at Fenway Park. He plans to attend the Red Sox versus Washington Senators opener, marking Boston's ceremonial season start by the city’s chief executive.
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James M. Bpghay
City
Fenway Park
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Boston
Opening Day Sparks 1914 Baseball Championship Duel
Eight major league diamonds ready as the 1914 season begins. The Red Sox host Washington at Fenway Park with Walter Johnson likely facing Ray Collins. The pennant chase starts as legends of the sport prepare to perform under pressure and fans anticipate key battles on opening day.
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Washington Senators
RED Sox
Fenway Park
Walter Johnson
Senators
Ray Collins
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Joe Wood
Braves in Brooklyn Battle Looms for Boston Fans
Boston fans split attention as the Red Sox clash with the Senators at Fenway while Stallings Braves prepare for a pivotal game in Brooklyn. The city’s support follows Carrigan’s Red Sox and Stallings’s Braves, with a score board tracking the big clash in the City of Churches.
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Red Sox
Senators
Fenway Park
Stallings
Braves
Brooklyn
Boston
Carrigan
Bill Carrigan
George Stallings
Deaths in Massachusetts on Easter Monday show two family killings
Two frenzied murders marked Easter Monday in Massachusetts as family quarrels turned deadly. In Jamaica Plain, John A Collins killed his wife Agnes during a struggle for their 16 month old baby, then was arrested. In Taunton, Edgar C Scudder was shot by sister-in-law Mrs Bradford Scudder during a dispute over custody of another 16 month old, with she also in custody. Jackie Collins, the couple’s four year old, tried to intervene as his father fired.
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Jackie Collins
Cyril
Mrs. Collins
Pop Row
Jett
Jonn A. Collis
Miss. Curley
Wormarr
Massachusetts
John A. Collins
Agnes Collins
Collins
Edgar C. Scudder
Taunton
Inlaw
Bradford Scudder
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
Two Women Perish in Four Alarm Fire at Commonwealth Ave
A blaze gutted the Melvin apartment building at 1415 Commonwealth Avenue shortly after 2 AM. Mrs. C L Shackford leaped from a third story window and died. an unidentified woman also jumped to her death. Six others were rescued from perilous positions as flames gutted the 40-suite structure.
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the _ Melvin
Commonwealth Avenue
Fire claims two women as state chemist recalls aid calls
State police official Wedger heard calls for help before the fire was found and alarms were dispatched in a rapid sequence. One identified victim is Mrs. C. L. Shackford of the third floor who died by jumping. a fourth floor woman died similarly. Rescued residents were taken to 107 Glendale avenue with severe superficial burns. Police fear others remain inside the building.
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Wedger
C. L. Shackford
Glendale Avenue
No Effect on Becker's Trial
Albany April 13. Authorities say Cirofici’s statements do not affect Becker’s second trial. Warden Clancy and Supt. Riley note the remarks were not sworn or recorded as legal testimony. Cirofici claimed Horowitz Rosenberg Vallon and Seidenshner fired the Rosenthal killings, with Becker uninvolved. He said he was distant at the time and aided by supposed detectives during the plot.
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Albany
N. Y
Riley
Clancy
Cirofici
Charles Becker
Dago Frank
N.Y
Sing Sing Prison
Gyp
Horowitz
Louie” Rosenberg
Harry Vallon
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Whitey Lewis
Seidenshner
Rosenthal
Salute Refusal By Mexicans Draws Sharp Protests
Vera Cruz April 13 General Gustavo Maas federal commander said the Mexican government ordered General Morelos Zaragoza not to salute the American flag after Admiral Mayo demanded satisfaction for the Dolphin Tampico incident. Maas argued no insult occurred and General Morelos Zaragoza’s apology later provided ample compensation for the arrest error.
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Maas
Morelos Zaragoza
Awaiting Salute Washington Mexican Developments
Immediate developments in the Mexican scene unfold as officials in Washington monitor the situation. Diplomatic and military channels engage to assess potential actions and regional impact while awaiting further instructions.
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Washington
Auto ramps and historic anniversaries flash in old almanac
This fragment recalls the 104th day of the year with celestial notes for Venus Mars Saturn and Jupiter, plus lunar phases from first quarter April 8 to new moon April 25. It lists today’s anniversaries like Lincoln’s 1865 assassination and Titanic sinking, and notes a 1912 date.
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Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
New Moon
Lincoln
Fort Sumter
Fair Forecast for Boston and Nearby Areas
Forecast for southern New England calls for fair weather and slight warming Tuesday with Wednesday turning fair and warmer. Gentle easterly breezes shift to southeast, with moderate winds. Northern New England should see fair skies and warmer temps Tuesday and Wednesday with similar light to gentle breezes.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
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