Black Hand Letter Leads to Westford Arrest
Lowell April 20 Ward Eaton 24 was arrested in Westford on suspicion in a blackmail case tied to Abbott Worsted Mills head Julian Cameron. A $5000 demand was mailed unsigned from Lowell to Forge Village. Eaton allegedly posed with a dummy package and was later held for larceny as Cameron presses charges. Eaton, married, previously worked for Cameron and resides in Forge Village.
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Lowell
Westford
Here
Ward Eaton
Julian A. Cameron
Abbott Worsted Mills
Eaton
Cameron
Forge Pond
Jurors Selected for Jordan Case
A list of jurors includes William A White of Maynard Perry B Howard of Watertown Timothy F Sheehan of Concord George B Vaughn of Watertown Thomas Smallwood of Melrose Ottar T Bryn of Cambridge John Cullen of Watertown Thomas H Stafford of Cambridge Charles B Hurley of Arlington Newell M Felton of Marlboro Jerry T Morrill of Holliston and James Culhane of Cambridge.
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William A. White
Maynard
Perry B. Howard
Watertown
Timothy F. Sheehan
Concord
George B. Vaughn
Thomas Smallwood
Melrose
Ottar T. Bryn
Cambridge
John Cullen
Thomas H. Stafford
Charles B. Hurley
Arlington
Newell M. Felton
Marlboro
Jerry T. Morrill
Holliston
James Culhane
Jury to View Scene in Somerville Murder Case
Twelve jurors were seated for the trial of Chester S. Jordan on the charge of murdering his wife in their Somerville home on Sept. 1, 1908. The jury will visit the Somerville house and the Boston room where body parts were found. Foreman Newell M. Felton, a Marlboro shoe maker, led the panel July Edited note: crowd of 200 watched as Jordan was returned to jail after court adjourned.
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Chester S. Jordan
East Cambridge
Somerville
Newell M. Felton
Marlboro
Trial In East Cambridge Courthouse Decides Tucker Fate
In the South Trial Room of the East Cambridge courthouse the Tucker case unfolds with Chester Jordon entering just before 10. Spectators are barred as salesmen, attorneys, and witnesses fill the room. Tucker and Schidlofski were previously electrocuted.
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East Cambridge
Charles Louis Tucker
Chester §. Jordan
Tucker and Schidlofski
Emmanuel Head Breaks Down In Overwork At Emmanuel Church
The Rev. Elwood Worcester, rector of Emmanuel Church, is on extended leave due to a breakdown from overwork. A scarlet fever case at home is cited and a throat operation is reported as the cause of time off, with his vestry granting six months leave and his assistants continuing parish duties.
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Elwood Worcester
D. D
Emmanuel Church
Marlboro Street
lMimmanuel Movement
Boston Roard of Health
Newbury Street
Worcester
Samuel McComb
Harry Taylor
Mother risks life to save child from street car
A Somerville mother, Allison J. Bradeen, shielded three year-old Ruth A. Bradeen from a Broad Way outward bound Medford Hillside car yesterday afternoon. She was knocked down by the vehicle and rolled under the fender until her body touched the forward trucks, saving the child from being crushed.
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Ruth A. Bradeen
Medford
Broadway
Somerville
Allison J. Bradeen
Vehicle mishap leaves Bradeen family with injuries
After a collision the rescue required backing the vehicle to free occupants. Mrs Bradeen sustained numerous bruises across her body while her daughter suffered a severe cut beneath the left eye.
Jilted Bride Waits On Wedding Night At Charlestown Home
Miss Alice Riley, 20, waited with 150 friends and relatives at 6 Short Street Charlestown for her fiancé William Patterson of 11 Joy Street to arrive on her wedding night. Patterson left for Boston last Saturday to buy the ring and has not returned since.
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Alice Kiley
Short Street Court
Charlestown
William Patterson
Joy Street
Riley
Patterson
Boston
Engagement Ends At Altar Still Unmarried
Miss Riley discovers her fiancé delayed in calling on Sunday and pursuing wedding plans. The courtship ended at the altar rail with Lent approaching and plans to wed after Lent. The couple searched for a home at 11 Joy Street Somerville and furnished it, with Patterson charging items to Miss Riley.
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Miss Riley
Joy Street
Somerville
Mr. Patterson
St. Francis de Sales
Riley
Patterson
Miss Kiley
Woman Saves Child From Car At Walnut Street Tragedy
Mrs Bradeen rushed after her daughter at the foot of Walnut street when the child darted onto a car track. She grabbed the child and pulled her back to safety but was struck by the approaching car and knocked down. Both victims were taken to Somerville Hospital and later released home.
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Somerville Hospital
Red Sox Open Home Season Versus Athletics as Storm Halts Games
Old weather delays most major league games while the Red Sox begin at home against the Athletics. Cy Young limits the Tigers to three hits as Jeffries teases a comeback and Johnson signals willingness to fight. Harvard on rain delayed Charlottesville trip. Crimson track team travels to Exeter with Renaud Marathon winner returning home. Delmont falls to O'Toole at the Armory.
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Athletics
Cy Young
Tigers
Jeffries
Iun
Johnson
Harvard
Charlottesville
Crimson
Exeter
Renaud
Delmont
O'Toole
Armory A. A
Will Depose Sultan on Insanity Charge in Constantinople
The Ottoman sultan faces deposition on grounds of insanity under Mohammadan law. Sheik ul Islam reportedly prepares a proclamation. in Washington a special cruiser squadron is dispatched to Turkey as precaution. The North Carolina and Montana will sail from Guantanamo to Alexandria to deter unrest near Tarsus and Adana.
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North Carolina
Montana
Sultan
Sheik UI Islam
Washington
Turkey
Guantanamo
Cuba
Marshall
Reynolds
Alexandretta
Mediterranean
Tarsus
Adana
Loot House of $10,000 Stolen in Brockton Heirloom Box
In Brockton on April 20 cash bank books and securities worth about $10,000 were stolen from Mr. and Mrs. Mahan of 12 Alton Street. The thief entered a back door and reached a mahogany heirloom box, taking $160, five bank books deeds and insurance papers while Mrs. Mahan was away shopping.
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Brockton
Boston Weather Forecast Listing
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally cloudy conditions Wednesday with showers possible in southern parts Easterly to southerly winds. A change to rain is expected Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures and possible rain into Thursday night.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
Jeffries Declares Return and Title Defense
In New York on April 20 James J. Jeffries announced his return to boxing and his plan to defend his undefeated heavyweight title against Jack Johnson. He spoke before a large audience at the American Music Hall, with a notable number of women present.
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New York
Jack Johnson
American Music Hall
James J. Jeffries
Beachmont Fire Destroys Two Houses. One Man Missing
Early morning two alarm blaze on Endicott avenue in Beachmont destroyed two unoccupied houses and damaged nearby properties. John Phillips, a clam digger known to frequent the area, is missing and believed dead. James Larkin, owner of one burnt property, suspects arson. two barns burned and a horse died.
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Beachmont
Endicott Avenue
John Phillips
Phillips
James Larkin
Larkin
Crest Avenue
Ice Threat Looms Over Niagara as Bar Blocks River
April 2 Niagara Falls report cites deteriorating ice at the river mouth with immense blocks grounding on a sand bar and piling thousands of tons hourly. Collector John A. Merville telegrammed the War Secretary seeking action while local whiskey ads note Ky Taylor at $1.00 per quart.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Niaenra
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