Jewels Gone Police Think Ex Convict Bluette Has Them
Mrs Davis loses jewels valued near 500 dollars after harboring Frank Bluette, ex convict once reformed by Concord Reformatory. Bluette, about 35, English, a cook, vanished from 476 Shawmut Avenue after promising to start a restaurant job, leaving dinner unfinished. Mrs Davis had aided his employment post release and believed him trustworthy until the theft.
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Reformatory
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Boston
Shaving the Senate Beards A Portrait Tour by McCarthy
A sweeping pictorial essay analyzes the lower half of the United States Senate’s head, praising Senator Proctor’s shaved chin while critiquing others. It examines chins mouths and whiskers as tells of character, noting Hill Murphey Smith Mills Peffer and Sherman among others, urging whiskered senators to shave.
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Senator Peffer
Stewart
Sherman
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Described suspect ransacked desk stealing $500 in valuables
Bluette, tall and frail with a small back hump, wore a loose coat to hide deformity after an accident. Jewelry stolen from desk totaled about $500 including a gold watch, five gold bracelets, several gold and diamond rings, opera glasses, diamond ear rings, gold pins, a gold pencil, mosaics, and silver pieces.
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Bluette
Massabesh Juggernaut Wreck Strands Portsmouth Train
A Massabesh locomotive pulling the Concord bound morning train left the rails near Portsmouth Boston & Maine station. The engine capsized injuring engineer Dunbar and fireman Storey, with the fireman especially hurt. The wreck blocked tracks for hours, but no other passengers were hurt. Cleanup continued into the day and through travel was minimally disrupted.
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Boston & Maine
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Storey
Cyclone Hits Arcola Ignores Broom Corn Crops
In Arcola Illinois a miniature cyclone struck the area with light rain after a 106 degree afternoon. The storm toppled all broom corn crops in the vicinity, causing estimated damage between 30000 and 50000 dollars.
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Illinois
Arcola
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Weather forecast for New England and nearby states
Washington reports Monday outlook with regional rain and wind patterns. Maine and New Hampshire Vermont see local rains with cooler conditions and southeast winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect rain then cooler, southeastern winds. Eastern New York should be fair and warmer with south winds.
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New Hampshire
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New York
Is It Murder Man Found In Cambridge Reservoir
A body of a young man, about 21, found in a Cambridge reservoir near Weston and Wal tham, weighted with two stone bags and a rope. Initial clues include initials A J C on a hat and a matchbox. investigators weigh whether death was by suicide or homicide. Authorities photograph the remains and cooperate across towns to identify the drowned man.
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Mills On Short Time And Possible Shutdown
NOT SO DARK AS PAINTED Suncook New Hampshire Aug 12 The rumor of a 16 per cent reduction in the mills is false There may be a 10 per cent reduction and the mills may shut down in September. Middletown Connecticut Aug 12 Arrowanna Mills have closed until Tuesday Aug 21 when they will start on a four days schedule.
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Woonsocket raids target disorderly houses in city
In Woonsocket Rhode Island police raided the City Hotel at 18 to 24 South Main street seizing beer and liquor from the dining room restaurant and cellar. Reddy Mulhall's at 118 Main street was also raided with a small liquor haul. Chief Currier ordered three women from Mulhall's to leave town or face court as a crackdown on disorderly houses begins.
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Toebogan Rider Injured After Jump At Crescent Park
Providence report states Frank Meehan of Pawtucket rode the Russian toboggan at Crescent Park, drank beforehand, and after the ride began he jumped out at the highest point. He suffered internal injuries and was taken by ambulance to a hospital.
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Death by his own action at Lynn
Jeptha Woodbury aged 86 known for business integrity and character died this morning in Lynn from a self inflicted throat wound. He had been ill two months after his wife’s death and previously attempted suicide by jumping from a window. He leaves a daughter and son Charles J.H. chairman of the Lynn school committee and with Bell Telephone engineering.
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Bell Telephone
Explorers Heard From In Arctic Ice Crescent
The Grand Lake brought the American hunting and exploring party Lineaweavers Tenny Titus and Root to St John s Newfoundland from Labrador. They said other parties were north of them and ice filled the coast making navigation dangerous. A schooner Princess Alice with three crew is reported lost.
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Root
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Gang of Shell Game Swindlers Busted at Union Race Track
A gang of six swindlers operating shell games and similar traps at small town races were arrested by Sheriff Rivers at the Union race track in Rockland Maine. They were fined ten dollars each plus costs at a hearing before Trial Justice Mossman, paid, and then left town.
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Union
Sheriff Rivers
Mossman
Fatal dive at Crescent Park claims life of James Gorman
Providence mourns as James Gorman, a Hopkins & Pomeroy coal dealer employee, dies after diving from a Crescent Park wharf into three feet of water. He struck his head on the shallow water and died almost instantly this afternoon.
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Hopkins & Pomeroy
Lizzie McMullen Missing From New Bedford Found in Fall River
Lizzie McMullen, 10, of Fourth Street New Bedford, ran away last Wednesday. Police found her yesterday on Hamlet Street in Fall River before relatives could reach there. She is still at large after leaving home again.
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New Bedford
Hamlet Street
No Contest as House Leaders Seek Quiet Tariff Accord
Washington Aug 12 Democratic leaders in the House calm and confident to resolve the tariff knot. Conferrees Wilson and Breckinridge discuss the situation while caucus readiness signals acceptance of Senate amendments. President’s stance appears indifferent. veto unlikely if House authorization stands. Senate steering committee predicts compromise, but danger of deadlock lingers as time runs out before Monday session.
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Breckinridge
Senate
Congress
Conferrees
Louisiana
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Tariff bill fate in limbo as week ends
Washington August 12 The week ended with the tariff bill in doubt and action near. Observers foresee either an end to the long struggle or further delays. The political scene centers on whether the Senate bill will prevail or fail as leaders weigh options.
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Senate
RACES WAR England and Ireland clash in East Boston riot
Rival forces of Ireland and Italy fought in East Boston on East Hagle street near Orient Heights. Ireland’s supporters gained control after a riotous battle, driving the dark skinned Southrons from the field in a long struggle. Continued on page 6.
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