Chief Killed by Joy Rider in Weymouth
Weymouth Chief of Police Patrick Butler was fatally struck tonight when he tried to stop a car driven by Joseph F. L. Miller without lights. Miller, intoxicated and recently given a three month suspended sentence for speeding, is jailed awaiting arraignment for manslaughter. Three quarts of whiskey were found in Miller’s car. he had no license.
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Weymouth
Patrick Butler
Joseph FE. L. Miller
Miller
Quincy
Avery
Weymouth Police Department
Joseph E. L. Miller
J. H. Silby
Denies Killing Madero but Refuses to Name Slayer
A report states Madero’s death is denied by sources who refuse to identify the killer, calling it a professional secret. The article notes a large group of 16,000,000 Mexicans will fight on a broad issue.
Huerta Denies Involvement in Madero's Death
General Victoriano Huerta issues a signed statement denying any involvement in the death of Francisco Madero. He claims to know who was responsible but says he will keep it as a professional secret.
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New York
Francisco Madero
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
General Huerta
Madero
General Huerta Reviews Madero Revolt and Provisional Rule
General Huerta discusses the Madero revolution and his rise to the provisional presidency, concluding with the assertion that my country cannot be con.
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General Huerta
Madero
Daily Weather and Historical Notes for Gloucester
Gloucester column lists sun and moon rise and set times, moon phases, and the 106th day of the year with spring and war day counts. It notes anniversaries including federal gunboat action at Vicksburg and the Culloden battle date, plus Coxey's 1894 march reference.
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Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Vicksburg
Culloden
Forecast For Boston And Northern New England
Fair Friday and Saturday with little temperature change and moderate variable winds in Boston area. In Northern New England the outlook calls for fair conditions Friday and Saturday, while other northern sections expect cloudy skies with possible local rain on Friday or Saturday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Unclear Sports Scores Fragment from Boston Philadelphia Game
ODDSY list shows multiple basketball results with teams Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York Washington St Chicago and St Louis. Final scores given include Chicago 16 and St Louis 0 and others follow a scattered pattern.
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Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington St
Comedian John Bunny Faces Death in Brooklyn Home
The widely known screen comedian John Bunny is critically ill at his Brooklyn residence. Reports say little hope remains for recovery as fans and industry await updates on his condition.
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New York
John Bunny
Brooklyn
John Bunny The Laugh King Of The Moving Picture World
John Bunny rose from a minor role in Way Down Fast to global fame. His expressive face and comic antics made him the most popular figure in silent films, outselling many actors and becoming a household name worldwide.
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John Bunny
Moving Picture
Bunny
William A. Brady
Mexican general reports decisive Celaya victory
General Obregon summarizes a decisive win north of Celaya with five thousand Villa forces killed, six thousand prisoners captured, and forty field pieces seized. Bells ring as troops parade to announce a Carranza victory to the public.
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Vera Cruz
Celaya
Moreno Fast Upon a Shoal Near Reedy Island
The Argentine battleship Moreno, sailing from Philadelphia for Hampton Roads, ran aground near Reedy Island in the Delaware River and is fast on the upper end of Dan Baker Shoal. Officers say the ship does not appear to be damaged.
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Wilmington
Del
Moreno
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Reedy Island
Delaware River
Dan Baker
Weymouth Chief Butler Dies After Auto Crash
Chief Butler of Weymouth died after being struck by a car driven by Miller without lights. Miller was arrested on manslaughter charges as witnesses reported the vehicle zigzagging and staying on the wrong side of the street. Butler, 60, had served 35 years on the force and was a bank director and local civic member.
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Miller
Herbert Cushing
Weymouth
Pratt and Schofield
Granite Company
Butler
Ireland
South Shore Co-operative Bank
Weymouth Council
Knights of Columbus
Holy Name Society
Congregational Church
Wollaston
Washington Street
City Clerk of Woburn resigns after four years in office
Bernard F. McHugh, city clerk of Woburn for four years, tendered his resignation to the Board of Aldermen. He cited inadequate financial provisions by the mayor and city council as the reason for stepping down.
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Woburn
Bernard F. McHugh
Harold P. Johnson
Chelmsford 16 Year Old Confesses Arson Fires
Clifford C. Hildreth aged sixteen confessed to investigators in Lowell today the incendiary starting of several fires in Chelmsford. He is to be arraigned in Juvenile Court tomorrow.
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Lowell
Clifford C. Hildreth
Emma Hildreth
Chelmsford
Siamese Twins At Children's Hospital Observe For Unprecedented Operation
Twins with bodies joined together like the famous Siamese twins are under observation at the Children's Hospital. If the case develops as physicians expect, one of the most unique operations in surgical history will be performed.
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Children’s Hospital
Robert W. Lovett
Fairfield Street
W. S. Ober
Boston
Secrecy Enshrouds Boston Siamese Twins Case
Doctors refuse to discuss details as surgery looms for conjoined twins born in Auburndale. Medical team debates shared vital organ connections and potential outcomes. Nurses warned against discussing case. twins described as well developed with normal lungs and hearts and capable of loud cries.
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Auburndale
Children’s Hospital
Billy Sunday Sees 407 Converts in Paterson Revival
Billy Sunday led a Paterson New Jersey revival with 407 converts in one night, surpassing the previous 324. Converts included 96 men and a cross section of workers from mills, households, and stores rushing to the aisle at his first call.
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Paterson Tabernacle
Paterson
N. J
Billy Sunday
Reverend Morris W. Lewis Plans Service Offer
Among those who came forward to serve tonight was Paterson Baptist Church minister Rev. Morris W. Lewis. Continued on Page 4-First Column.
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Paterson
Morris W. Lewis
The
Baptist Church
Harvard Snob Made Me Says Hollis at Lynn Club
Senator Henry F. Hollis of New Hampshire declared Harvard made him a snob in a Lynn Democratic City Club address at the Elks Club. He urged government ownership to raise wages and argued Democrats share socialist principles aiming to take over production and distribute at cost.
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Harvard
Henry F. Hollis
New Hampshire
Democratic City Club
Lynn
the Elks Club
Grover Cleveland
Hollis
German Submarine Sinks Ves sel Chartered by Dutch Government
German submarine activity and air raids on the U K coast are reported with strikes in Essex and Suffolk towns. Bombs damaged property at Malden Heybridge Basin and Lowestoft while causing fires and shattered windows. One woman injured slightly. three railway horses killed. Continued on Page 8 First Column.
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Arras
Holland
London
England
Malden
Essex County
Heybridge
Blackwater
Lowestoft
North Sea
Suffolk County
Dutch Steamer Katwyk Torpedoed While Anchored
London April 15 The Nether lands steamer Katwyk bound from Baltimore to Rotterdam was torpedoed yesterday evening seven miles west of the North Hinder Lightship in the North Sea. The crew of 23 was saved and taken aboard the lightship.
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London
Katwyk
Baltimore
Rotterdam
North Hinder
North Sea
The Katwyk Freight Steamer Built in 1908
The Katwyk was a 1287 net ton freight steamer built in 1908 and measuring 281 feet in length. It sailed from Balti- (text incomplete) and its fate or current status is not fully shown in the available fragment.
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Balti
Continued on Page 7 Fourth Col Throat and Lungs Ad
Fr. Johns Medicine soothes and heals. Buildsgip. y!
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FR. John
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Uszok Pass
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Clark’s
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Hollis Cafe
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Main Street
Charlestown
DR. Lovett
Five- Cents Savings Bank
Thompson Sq
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Neal Institute
Newbury ST
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Duich
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