Kidnapper Fred Sargent Arrested Over Missing Son in New Hampshire
Fred Sargent, who eloped with his mother-in-law last year and faced prior charges over his son Clarence, was arrested in Tilton for kidnapping the three year old. Clarence and his 2-year-old brother Lester were under care of their grandfather when the boy vanished. police traced Sargent to a Tilton livery stable. Clarence returned to his mother that night.
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Laconia
N. H
Fred Sargent
Tilton
Clarence
Sargent
Norfolky Va
Clarence Sargent
Province Street
Lester
Seldon Davis
Edward Howe
Harvell
Alvis E. Plummer
Brown's Own Men Resign from Lowell Police Board
Two of the three members appointed by Mayor George H. Brown resign from Lowell's Board of Police Commissioners, Simeon B. Harris and Winfred C. MacBrayne, citing self-respect. Rumor says John J. Burns may resign next as friction over enforcing liquor laws and political pressure is cited. MacBrayne criticizes Brown's orders and alleged friendliness to dealers, stating he chose duty over staying in place.
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Lowell
Board of Police Commissioners
George H. Brown
Simeon B. Harris
Winfred C. MacBrayne
Harris
MacBrayne
Brown
John J. Burns
Mr. MacBrayne
Mr. Brown
Deadlock in American league as Detroit and Athletic win
New York Giants defeat Chicago Cubs 6-2 while Boston Doves and Reds are rained out and scheduled for a double header. Brockton loses 4-5 to Fall River. Willie Lewis stops Sailor Burke in the sixth. Record race set for today at Marblehead. Real sonder tryouts begin Monday. Piper Heidsieck chewing tobacco noted as a novelty.
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Detroit
Athleticn
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Boston Doves
Reds
Brockton
New
NFB
Fall River
Willie Lewis
Sailor Burke
Marhbiehead
Real Sonder
General Wood Reveals War Maneuver Plans for Massachusetts
General Leonard Wood outlines a nationwide maneuver plan to Massachusetts troops with large scale routes from Buzzards Bay to New Bedford. He notes daily movements to new terrain, aims to protect forests, and assigns observers and officers to settle any property damage claims on the spot.
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Department OF the East
Governor’s Island
N. Y
Leonard Wood
Boston
Boston Post
The
Post
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Bay State
America
Cape Cod
Buzzard’s Bay
New Bedford
Taunton
Plymouth
Rogers
Hull
New York
Troop Ships in the Harbor at New Bedford
War is declared as dawn reveals drums and bugles, with thousands of armed men marching to the front. Massachusetts ports report transports loaded with invaders, and expect two armies in Plymouth, Bristol, and Barnstable counties by nightfall. The Atlantic battleship fleet off Virginia Capes is presumed sunk, signaling a land invasion.
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Massachusetts
Plymouth
Bristol
Barnstable
Virginia Capes
United States
Defense Chief Named for Boston Defense in Bloodless War
The invaders aim to capture Boston and the city relies on Brigadier General William A. Pew Jr. to command Massachusetts troops, designated by Governor Drape to lead the defense. The piece notes the coming bloodless war and hints at continued coverage on Page 4.
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Boston
William A. Pew, Jr
Drape
Massachusetts
Red Sox Triumph Again Behind Cicotte Pitching
The Red Sox defeated the Speed Boys 7 to 2 for their eighth straight win. Eddie Cicotte returned to form on the mound and limited Cleveland’s offense while Boston built four early runs. Lajoie’s Cleveland pitching faltered as the visitors managed only scattered hits through nine innings.
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Larry
Speed Boys
Red Sox
Eddie Cicotte
Boston
Cleveland
Lajoie
Naps
Bingles
Houses at Elm Hill in Flames Roaring Roxbury Blaze
Calvin B. Smith of 131 W Harrishot street with Bright's disease rescued his wife daughter and a servant maid from a spectacular fire in the Elm Hill district of Roxbury. One large apartment building under construction was destroyed another badly damaged and several houses sustained minor losses as flames shot into the sky and residents moved valuables to safety.
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Calvin B. Smith
Harrishot
Bright
Elm Hill
Roxbury
Fireworks on Holworthy Street Fire Delays Rescuers
Firemen battled a blaze at Holworthy Street where several barrels of lime exploded as streams of water were directed at the flames. Powerless lights forced crews to stumble through rubble while autos on Crawford Street and Walnut Avenue provided unintended illumination. Police suspect an incendiary origin, noting a similar fire in the same area within three weeks and the builder remains unidentified.
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Harrishot
Fire at Dexter Street residence claims maid in Augan blaze
A fire at the palatial home of Edward P Robinson 49 Dexter Street in Malden broke out about 4 this morning. Mary Flynn a domestic was burned to death as the blaze rapidly consumed the house with the fire gaining sizeable start before detection.
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Malden
Edward P. Robinson
Dexter St
Mary Flynn
Fire ravages Malden home in fashionable district
A blaze swept a Malden house, leaving a dead woman found in a top floor room. Firemen evacuated the Robinsons and carried a limp body to the street through smoke. Embers sparked small blazes in neighboring homes, quickly quelled. The building is a total loss.
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Robinson
Malden
Babies Sold for Ten Dollars in New England Baby Farm Ring
Grace E. Rolfe fined and hospital license revoked after evidence showed a wholesale baby farming operation across New England. Inspector Burt described a network selling infants like livestock, with Rolfe's Dorchester hospital cited as a sale point for a 13 month old child.
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Grace E. Rolfe
James F. Lee
State Board of Charity
New England
Fred Burt
Charity Board
Burt
Sullivan
Rolfe
George Baker
Boston
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