All-Day Man Hunt: Banished Bandits Escape After Forest Hills Shootout
A large aerial and police search stretches across Methuen and surrounding towns as inspectors Morrisey and Wolf pursue two escaped Gutman gang bandits. Autopsy reveals constable Emerson died from a back shot and McDermott from front shots. officers suspect ambush and lynching threats as hundreds search woods near Pelham and Lowell, with clues including a blue cap, torn serge, a rye bread crumb, a missing watch, and a hay barn hideout.
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Jamaica Plain
Forest Hills
Morrisey
Wolf
Boston
Croston
Haverhill
Constable Emerson
McDermott
Morrisey and
Gutman
Lowell
Pelham
Flynn
Dugdale, Hubbard
McFarlin
Emerson
Jones
Norris Dead Found in Woods on Washburn Farm
Samuel Norris 74 of Lakeville was missing for two weeks before his body was found on Edwin Beckwith’s Washburn farm. Police say he likely wandered into the woods in a state of mental depression and died of exhaustion. the corpse appeared to have been dead about a week. He left his son’s home July 23 intending to visit his wife in Dorchester.
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Samuel Norris
Lakeville
Edwin Beckwith
Washburn
Adams Street
Dorchester
Important to All Women Readers of This Paper
Women suffer kidney trouble as often as men and it affects other organs. Back pain headaches and loss of ambition are common symptoms. Irritable nervous despondent health improves with Swamp Root kidney liver bladder remedy. Free sample bottle offered by Dr Kilmer Co Bing hamton NY by mail.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Jerome to Oppose Thaw Testimony in Bankruptcy Case
Reports from New York say District Attorney Jerome will oppose moving Harry Thaw to Pittsburgh to testify in bankruptcy proceedings. He fears disputes over jurisdiction and potential contempt if he fails to appear. The dispute could pit state against federal authorities as creditors may elect a trustee at the first meeting.
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Pittsburg
New York
Jerome
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Roger O'Mara
Harry K. Thaw
Drowned Man in Crystal Lake at Laconia
Edward A. Doherty aged 22 of Boston drowned while bathing in Crystal Lake in Laconia New Hampshire. He entered the water overheated despite warnings from friends and swam far out before sinking from view as onlookers cried for help.
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Laconia
N. H
Edward A. Doherty
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Crystal Lake
Doherty
Gypsy band members fined after larceny case at Newton
Four Gypsy women aged 17 to 23 faced larceny charges for stealing 111 dollars from Charles Thompson of Newton Centre. A horse and wagon were later sold for 160 dollars to repay Thompson, the judge fining the women 15 dollars each after a partial restitution.
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Newton
House of Correction
Charles Thompson
Newton Centre
Kennedy
Thompson
Senior American to Lead Opium Commission Delegation
The Right Rev Charles H Brent Episcopal bishop of the Philippines accepts senior commissioner role for the American delegation to the International Opium Commission in Shanghai on January 1. Commissioner Hamilton Wright travels across the United States gathering data on opium use. three commissioners plan to meet in Manila on December 16 to plan for Shanghai.
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Washington
Charles H. Brent
Philippines
International Opium Commission
Shanghai
Hamilton Wright
Middle
Far West
South
Portland
Boston
Massachusetts
Maine
Hanila
Shaghai
Red Eyes and Eyelias
A brief note describes eyes that are tired and strained. It mentions possible remedies or tonics to reduce redness and restore vigor, noting eye care as a daily concern for readers.
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Marine
Character and feats of General Andrew Jackson in history
The passage praises Andrew Jackson for nerve and leadership. It notes his Scotch Irish lineage and wartime skill at Horse Shoe Bend and New Orleans, calling him a great lawyer and bold statesman who balanced business acumen with strong will and fame.
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Jackson
New Orleans
Appleton
Encylopedia
Shouler
History
U. S
MeeMaster
New Zealand Hosts U S Navy Officers In Festive Welcome
Auckland lavishly entertained Rear Admiral Sperry and the USS fleet with a city reception in Drill Hall, luncheons aboard the Connecticut, and shore leave for 1000 sailors. Ents included theatre trips and decorated tram rides while a military funeral was held for machinist Paul Gentil after a fatal shaft accident on the Missouri.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Sperry
Admiral Sperry
Connecticut
Lord Plunkitt
Government House
Paul Gentil
Missouri
Gift to Father Fegan at St Rose Church
The Rev Father Walter A Fegan was given a $500 purse by Sunday School teachers at St Rose Church Chelsea last night. He has served eight years as an assistant there and was recently transferred to St Charles Church Woburn.
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St. Rose Church
Chelsea
Walter A. Fegan
Father Fegan
St. Charles Church
Woburn
Osley Tears Money Aboard Train Near Utica
William Osley of Boston suddenly tore up a large roll of money on a train near Utica New York. He waved his arms and caused a disturbance before being restrained and removed from the train when it reached Utica.
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Utica
N. Y
William Osley
Boston
Here
Notable Missing Local Man Suspected of Religious Mania
William Osley aged 40, assistant janitor at the Symphony building, residing at 189 Harrison avenue, has not reported to work or his lodging since Friday. He lived with Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Mayott. Authorities believe he may be suffering from religious mania.
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William Osley
Harrison Avenue
Symphony Building
Carrie Mayott
Crossing tender saves from runaway horse at Aller ton station
Michael Wallis, a crossing tender at Aller ton station, risked his life to stop a runaway horse this afternoon. He was trampled by the animal, suffering a fractured collar bone and multiple bruises, and was unconscious when rescued.
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Hull
Michael Wallis
Allerton Station
Marvellous Beauty Treatise Offered Free
A Paris physician claims a home method to grow flesh on a facial area in one day and promises wrinkles vanishment bust expansion and round firm skin. Translated into four languages the treatise is offered free in English via the French American Importing Co Syracuse NY Suite 750B.
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Paris
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