Action in Girls Case Aboard Roosevelt Libel Suit
Theodore Roosevelt testified under cross examination in the libel suit brought by William Barnes that as governor he consulted New York Republican boss Thomas C. Platt on state appointments and political matters. He cited Platt's advice in many issues, including naming a Democrat tax collector to court Grady, a Croker ally. The proceedings focused on letters between Roosevelt and Platt discussing political affairs.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
William Barnes
New York State
Thomas C. Platt
New York
United States Senate
Grady
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Colon Roosevelt
Platt
Peabody Girl Esther Burbeck Not Prosecuted
Chief of Police Michael H Grady of Peabody announced no prosecution despite lingering doubts after Esther Burbeck was found and returned to her home in Manchester New Hampshire. The arrest at Manchester followed her disappearance last Wednesday and the case was closed without charges.
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Peabody
Manchester
N. H
California
Esther Burbeck
Michael H. Grady
Peabody Brims With Indignation Over Esther Burbeck Case
In Peabody the Episcopal leaders and Esther Burbeck’s family loom large as calls for action rise if police fail to seek justice. A local minister warns of appealing to federal authorities over alleged Mann Act violations. Esther sits calm at the Manchester police station as her father and sister Ruth arrive, his lips trembling.
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Peabody
Episcopal Church
Esther
Natt Buxton
Esther Burbeck
Manchester
Ruth
Senator Platt Opposes Waterfront Aid Bill To Tammany
In a letter exchange, Senator Platt warns Colonel that a Grady bill would grant New York waterfront funds from three to twelve million, a move he calls an unnecessary club used to knock brains out. A second letter includes the colonel’s proof of a message to the Legislature addressing utilities, franchise tax, trusts, and labor.
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Platt
Grady
New York
Unlucky Year for Roosevelt Horoscope Predicts 1915 Misfortune
A Hoboken forecaster Gus Meyer claims President Theodore Roosevelt will face misfortune in 1915 including financial losses illness and legal defeats such as Barnes trial. Despite setbacks the prophet says the year could still boost Roosevelt's prestige and popularity. He also predicts a 1916 Republican nomination.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Gustavo Meyer
Hoboken
Meyer
Saturn
Mars
Uranus
Death and Damage From Heat Wave Storm
A heat wave sparked a dangerous storm causing death and extensive damage. A heroic woman saved a train from wreckage, moments before disaster struck. Officials reported the incident and are investigating the storm's fatal effects.
Plan for New Censorship Bill Draws Scrutiny
After a heavily attended hearing on the Sullivan censorship bill aimed at films like The Birth of a Nation, lawmakers and supporters met in the Senate to draft a more workable measure. A conference in the Senate waiting room involved Butler R. Wilson James A. Lowell William H. Lewis and J Mott Hallowell as discussions suggested a new bill. The session followed strong public debate with many attendees, mostly colored, and adjourned to resume at 10:30 a m. Mayor Curley and ex Mayor Fitzgerald sparred publicly over recall sentiment and secret partnerships surrounding the mayoralty amid tense city politics.
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Senate
Butler R. Wilson
James A. Lowell
William H. Lewis
J. Mott Hallowell
State House
Committee On Judiciary
Curley
Fitzgerald
Shelve
Postmaster Murray
German Raider Kronprinz Wilhelm Interned at Newport News
Lieutenant Captain Thierfelder commander of the Kronprinz Wilhelm informed U.S. Collector of Customs Hamilton in Newport News Virginia that he would intern his ship for the war in American waters.
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Washington
Thierfelder
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Hamilton
Newport News
Commander’s note precedes Wilhelm coal loading at Virginia caps
The commander informs that he is an intern. The Wilhelm, after repairs and supplying, begins taking on 3000 tons of coal at the local docks today. Rumors spread that she might dash to sea past waiting Allied warships off the Virginia Capes.
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Virginia Capes
Wild scene at town meeting in Reading ends in tension
Reading town meeting adjourned late amid a chaotic scene as Theodore Berle faced expulsion threats from Moderator George L. Flint. A police presence was lacking, allowing the disruption to continue before adjournment.
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Reading
Theodore Berle
Boston
A. A. Berle
Cambridge
George L. Flint
Berle
Daylight Southbound Ticket Office Robbed in Jamaica Plain
A daylight robbery at the Jamaica Plain station ticket office of the New Haven line occurred yesterday afternoon, with $25.58 stolen. The bold heist adds to Boston's growing list of daytime robberies, police report ongoing investigations and security reviews.
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Boston
Jamaica Plain
New Haven
Robbery at Jamaica Plain Station Baffles Police
Police report a bold robbery at Jamaica Plain station during a 20 minute absence of mail clerk Henry C Lawlor. Two men allegedly from Boston entered, forced the locked office, looted cash drawers, and fled across tracks before the 8 49 outward local train returned. An empty till was found at Bartlett square foot steps.
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Tucket
Henry C. Lawlor
George Finklestein
Charles H. Thurston
Boston
Lawlor
Jamaica Plain
Thurston
Yesterday's Baseball Results Summary
In American League games Boston defeated Philadelphia 9 to 2 over seven innings. New York beat Washington 9 to 2. Chicago routed Cleveland 12 to 1. St. Louis prevailed over Detroit 3 to 1. In National League Philadelphia edged Boston 7 to 4. Cincinnati toppled Chicago 13 to 12. New York defeated Brooklyn 3 to 0. St. Louis shut out Pittsburg 3 to 0. In Federal League Brooklyn beat Baltimore 8 to 4. Chicago beat Kansas City 7 to 0. Newark beat Buffalo 5 to 2. Pittsburg-St. Louis game ended due to rain.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
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Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
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Baltimore
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Newark
Buffalo
Albany
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Charleston
Denver
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Portland
Portland, Ore
Essereesse
San Francisco
San Diego
St Louis
St. Paul
Governor urges rate making bureau for workmen compensation
In a message to the Legislature Governor Walsh urged creating a rate making bureau to fix workers compensation rates in the state. He backed the special commission on insurance recommendations and asked for related legislation from last week’s report.
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Walsh
Special Commission On Insurance
Quincy Council Grants 17 Express Licenses
Quincy City Council voted to grant 17 pony express licenses and refused two others after a contentious debate.
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Quincy
Boston Official Defends Administration's Honesty
Corporation Counsel Sulli van stated that the current Boston administration is honest and the best the city has to offer, backing his chief's leadership last night.
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Corporation Counsel
Fitzgerald
Corporation
Sullivan
Boston
Night Sky Almanac and War Day Markers
Rises at 4 46 and sets at 6 89 with the moon at 8 44 am. Full moon April 29, last quarter May 6, new moon May 13, first quarter May 21. Yearly full moons listed May 28 through Dec 21. 117th day of year and 88th of spring, 270th of war. Saturn as evening star. Venus and Jupiter as morning stars. Comet visible with small glass after midnight. Auto lamps at 7 09, vehicles at 7 39. Anniversaries note General U. S. Grant born 1822. Farragut fleet off New Orleans. Corner-stone of Grant monument laid 1892.
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Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
U. S. Grant
United States
Farragut
New Orleans
Grant
Fair weather forecast for New England remains steady
Forecast for southern New England calls for air Tuesday and Wednesday with generally fair conditions and little temperature change. Northern New England will be fair Tuesday with a warmer Wednesday in Maine. Winds shift from moderate south to southwest.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Maine
Woman Saves Train From Wreck At Needham
During the storm in Needham yesterday a woman signaled a passing train to avoid a wreck after spotting poles blown onto the tracks. Her husband flagged the train with a red cloth as strong winds toppled a greenhouse in Wellesley Hills and caused major damage to a heating plant.
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Needham
Wellesley Hills
Boy Killed by Lightning During Boston Area Storm
An electric storm south and west of Boston killed Clinton Syzertsen an 18 year old at Taunton as he leaned against a tree. Hulbert Waller escaped injury. Widespread damage included uprooted trees and downed telephone wires in Newton Watertown Waltham and Wellesley as Medford Arlington endured heavy rain and sudden heat.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Clinton Syzertsen
Highland Street
Taunton
Hulbert Waller
Newton
Watertown
Waltham
Wellesley
Medford
Arlington
Heat Record Expected As Temperatures Soar
Weather forecast calls for hotter conditions than yesterday with a new heat record for this time of year and continued fair weather through Wednesday. Yesterday’s peak reached 84 degrees after a morning low of 42, rising sharply after midafternoon with thunderstorms forming in the northwest.
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