Mystery of Cambridge River Death Baffles Police
Police in Boston and Cambridge chase a grisly river mystery after witnesses report a woman drowning on the Cambridge side while unrelated blood evidence appears at Gabriel Farrell’s boat house on the Boston side. Investigators find a blood stained glove and clothing on a float, link to Annie Calder case, and a potential confession from Roger Scannell about a living quarrel near Eye and Ear Infirmary.
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Gabriel Farrell
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Murray
Michael Murray
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Lee
Lowery
Officer Lee
Charles River
Farrell
Beacon Street
Wescott
Gilmore
Houghton
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Dave Kilburn
Mr. Farrell
Roger Scannell
Charles Street
Scannell
Annie Calder
Abbott
Crawford House
Annie
Calder
Herreshoffs Propose Sail Handling Advance for Defender
Bristol April 23 A new sail handling method by the Herreshoffs could keep crew at their positions during a race while trimming sheets and shifting sails. The approach aims to flatten sheets and rake reefs without deck scurrying, enabling reel and squall operations without movement. Discussions touch Sea Island versus upland cotton and lighter spinnakers following Valkyrie lessons.
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R. I
Herreshoffs
Boston
Sea Island
Hathaway
J. Malcolm Forbes
Stabbing Incident In School Yard Under Question
April 23 in Sandwish a 10 year old boy Charlie Terrell stabbed Georgie Rivers in the upper arm with a pocket knife. The wound was described as severe but not serious after treatment by Dr Delano. Terrell claims the act was unintentional and officials call it accidental.
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Sandwich
Charlie Terrell
Georgie Rivers
Terrell
Delano
Weather pleasant in New England crops begin well
The Agriculture Department telegraphic crop reports show weather favorable in New England and grass start generally good. Oats have begun in parts while other crops show early vigor across the region.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
New England
Beecham's Pills Featured In Drugstore Promotion
Beecham’s pills for cough and consu ee priced at 10¢ and 25¢. customers urged to ask their druggist for the remedy. Annapl sales exceed 6,000,000 boxes, highlighting wide consumer reach and enduring popularity.
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Beecham
Fall River Treas. Thomas Borden Defaulter in Cotton Mills
Thomas Borden former treasurer of Metacomet Mills admitted a fresh shortage of about 6000 while under pressure from Clark Shore and Brayon to account for funds. His father Philip D. Borden 79 years old bore the burden by paying the shortfall and keeping the matter private. The case follows an earlier 15000 deficit linked to cotton futures, with Brayton and others weighing legal action versus public disgrace.
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Borden
Metacomet Mills
Metacomet Cotton Mills
Philip D. Borden
Frank
American Linen Company
Thomas Borden
Metaconet Mills
Brayton Mills
John 8. Brayton
Richard B. Borden
Thomas 8. Borden
Holder B. Durfee
Robert C. Brown
Clark Shore
Horace M. Barnes
Anawan Mill
Brayton
Philip Borden
Mr. Brayton
Boston
Shove
Barden
Fall River Embezzlement Case Involving Brayton and Borden
The Fall River affair centers on embezzlement of 6013.86 tied to Brayton and onetime treasurer Borden. Directors press action as police track the suspect who fled to Boston while lawyers defend him, noting health strain and potential return if indicted.
Taxation Debate Shrinks War on Anti Taxation League
The Legislature spent most of the session debating taxation relief bills. Substitution motions failed 57 to 106, 69 to 131 as anti taxation measures faced fierce opposition. Senate amendments to Boston charter were readied but delayed as politicking continued.
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Utley
Brookline
Roe
Charles Francis Adams
Lincoln
Quincy
J. H. Mellen
Worcester
House
Mr. Lowell
Boston
Committee On Taxation
Anti- Double Taxation League
Senate
Wisdom for Fair Ladies Night at Parker House
Colonel Henry Thomas hosts a Norfolk Club ladies night at Parker House with Governor Greenhalge and Rev. Horton in attendance. Curtis Guild Jr. delivers political remarks praising Republicans, urging protection, clean voting lists, and education. Rev Horton receives a hat from Thomas.
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Massachusetts Pensions Reported With Multiple Names
Massachusetts pensions list includes Original-Trulove Ferooks Springfield Sylvester Lacy Medford and more. Additional names Lemuel Hagadorn Pittsfield William Forbes Mockland William Walsh Holyoke Reissarott McLaughlin Boston plus widows Caroline Libboro Ophelia Smith Middleboro.
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Massachusetts
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Springfield
Sylvester Lacy
Medford
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Pittsfield
Increase
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Mockland
William Walsh
Holyoke
Reissarott McLaughlin
Boston
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Granby
Caroline F. Libboro
Ophelia Smith
Middleboro
Epsom Spring Meeting Opens With Three Races Reported
The Epsom Spring Meeting opened with Florist winning the Westminster plate for two-year-olds over five furlongs, Balbirnie second, Fiit ers third. Cornbury captured the Great Metropolitan Stakes for three-year-olds and up over about two and a quarter miles, Lady Normanton second, Barbary third. Freak won the Surrey Handicap for three-year-olds and up over five furlongs, McNeil second, Grig third.
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Balbirnie
Fiit‘ters
Cornbury
Lady Normanton
Barbary
Freak
McNeil
Grig
Racing May End In Minnesota If Anti-Pool Bill Passed
Minnesota faces a halt to all horse racing if the Governor signs the anti-pool selling bill sent to him. The measure bars book making and gambling at race tracks, and Twin City Jockey Club Secretary Shaw warned that summer races would be abandoned if the bill is enacted.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Shaw
Twin City Jockey Club
Damages Awarded in Manchester Reservoir Case
Salem April 23. The county commissioners filed their decree in the case of T. Jefferson Coolidge vs. the town of Manchester for land taken for a water supply reservoir. They award him 30 dollars with 6 percent interest from the taking date, totaling 631 dollars.
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Salem
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Manchester
Bargains on Suits and Furnishings Across Styles
For 88.25 you may pick Black English Worsted Sack or Frock Suits with no cotton and year round weight. At 8.25 choose Jet Black Ali Woot Cheviot or Indigo Longcloth Serge with stripes and plaids. Regular 15 dollar value outfits offered at savings, plus Spring Overcoats 5 to 18 and Furnishings discounts from 2 to 85 below competitors.
Boys Clothing Bargains And Gentle Reform Remarks
An ad promotes affordable boys clothing with prices from 18 cents to five dollars and emphasizes low prices through experience and personal attention. A separate report covers a public gathering where Dr. Horton thanks a donor and a speaker mocks political machines in New Jersey and Chicago, urging honest reform.
Revival of Boston Police Parade Discussed by General Martin
General Martin indicated the police board is considering reviving the Boston parade this year. He expects the force to exceed 900 men within sixty days and believes strong military discipline will help ensure a safe march.
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Martin
Boston
Board of Police
Fatty Childs Keeps Job by Accepting Salary
Cleveland second baseman Fatty Childs reportedly quit the club in Cincinnati after salary disputes but later decided to play at his current pay. Manager Robinson reportedly refused to increase pay and Childs left for St. Louis club, though later indications suggest he will remain with Cleveland at the same salary.
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Cleveland, O
Childs
Clevelands
Cincinnati
Tary Robinson
St. Louis
A Sensible App From the New Beds Mills Wages Debate
The Boston Post weighs in on wage concerns across New England mills. Operators urged restraint while workers push for fair pay. The piece highlights industrial labor tensions and calls for practical reform.
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Boston Post
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