Hundred Thousand Dollar Thefts Shocks Lawrence
The article notes a large theft in Lawrence and profiles several locals. It mentions Miss Bertha Greenwood, a daughter of a leading furniture dealer, and her suitor Butler whose past reportedly caused family opposition. Also cited are Willis N. Kimball at 66 Avon Street, a former Washington Mills waste-room keeper, now licensed to sell liquor, and a dog show enthusiast and judge. Stone, married in Lynn, was a former master mechanic for Moses T. Stevens & Sons in North Andover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Greenwood
Butler
Allston
Boston
Willis N. Kimball
Avon Street
Washington Mills
Stone
George Stone
Lynn
Moses. T. Stevens & Sons Company
North Andover
Butler brought to Boston on charge of receiving stolen wool
Franklin J. Butler Jr was arrested in Concord N H and brought to Boston by Inspector Harris on a charge of receiving stolen property from Washington Mills Lawrence. The wool valued at 2975.42 allegedly came via Boston and Maine from Willis Kimball to Butler who sold it to George Barney. Bail set at 6000 with father as surety. Butler claimed no knowledge of Kimball's actions and vowed to clear his name in court.
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Franklin J. Butler, Jr
Concord
N. H
Boston
Harris
Franklin Butler
Butler
Washington Mills
Lawrence
Boston & Maine Road
Willis M. Kimball
George R. Barney
Summer Street
Young Butler
James Farley
Crawford House
North Station
Kimball
Stomach Aches Cured by Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey Claims
Interview with Mrs Campbell of Red Bank Pa describes her 114 year old mother using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for stomach issues and strength. Ad praises the product as a tonic invigorator, claiming it kills disease germs and benefits all ages. It lists dosage, availability, and free medical advice from Duffy Malt Whiskey Company in Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Red Bank
Freeman
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
New York
The Windjammers and the Hains Family Tragedy
New York aug 18 readers see T Jenkins Hains author of The Windjammers defend his fiction as bloodshed laden stories echo real life tragedy on a yacht club float. He notes moral conscience and compares Gonzales tale to the Annis killing while quoting dreary scripture and bitter reflections on women.
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New York
T. Jenkins Hains
Peter Do. Hains, Jr
William E. Annis
P. C. Hains
Flushing
L. L
Gretto Gonzales
United States Army
Gonzales
Annis
Gantline
Wimmen
Jim
Jack
Captain Craven
Modest Cottage at 398 Highland Avenue Noted
Reading mentions an old daughter and a modest little cottage at 398 Highland Avenue as part of a remembered family note.
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Highland Avenue
Butler case ties Wool dealer to stolen wool network
George Robert Barney of Barney Vines Company tells a Post reporter that he unknowingly dealt in wool tied to the American Woolen Company robbery. He explains initial dealings, later suspicions, and that he cut ties after Butler admitted theft. Barney denies any knowledge of Kimball and stresses he bought only at full market price.
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George Robert Barney
Barney-Vines Company
Summer Street
Post
Plummer Street
Winthrop
American Woolen Company
Butler
Kimball
Massachusetts Comedian Raymond Hitchcock Born in Brookfield
The popular comedian Raymond Hitchcock now at the Colonial Theatre reveals he was born in Brookfield Massachusetts. As a youth at 16 he led the local fire department as Captain Willie and one of his big hits is Captain Willie Brown drawing curtain calls.
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Raymond Hitchcock
Colonial Theatre
Massachusetts
Brookfield
Captain Willie
Captain Willie Brown
Billy Goat Arrested by Chicago Policeman
Patrolman Michael O'Toole on West Lake street last night was called to arrest a billy goat for eating a bouquet of flowers and a crepe streamer from a house door. The incident added a humorous note to the routine patrol as the animal was taken away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael O'Toole
West Lake Street
Netherlands Free Hand to Discipline Castro
Washington has given the Dutch government wide latitude to act against Venezuela President Castro, provided no military occupation of territory occurs. The understanding was conveyed to the Netherlands cabinet from Washington.
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Holland
Castro
Hague
Washington
Netherlands
Venezuela
Mrs Hains in Boston Area as Hains Murder Trial Looms
Frederick L. Norton and Frank G. Wild return from New York to discuss the Hains murder case. Norton says Hains sane at time of crime and will not be classified insane. He notes potential grand jury action in October with trial expected in November and contrasts the case with Thaw.
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Frederick L. Norton
P. C. Hains
New York
Hains
Frank G. Wild
Broadway
Mr. Norton
Post
Brookline
Norton
T. Jenkins Hains
Annis
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Mrs. Hains
Blighted Love Linked to Faith Davis Case
Officers faced stern questioning with little success as Faith Davis’s relatives urge murder. Medical examiner and Officer Bligh deem drowning probable after the body was found Friday night near C. 8. Talmage recalls a scream at 8:45 but dismissed it amid fast-moving traffic near the curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Davis
Faith Davis
Bligh
Schneider
Talmage
Mr. Talmage
Burglar Captured After Exciting Marlboro Chase
Police arrest John Leonard after a dawn pursuit following a burglary alarm from Mrs. Jacob Dockendorff. Shots were fired as officers surrounded woods and a grain storehouse, forcing the suspect to flee into concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
John Leonard
Jacob Dockendorff
Crotty
Colleary
Brigham
McNiff
Prisoner Surrenders After Police Corner In Narrow Inclosure
Officers corner a man who refused to surrender until ordered to raise his hands he then complied readily. He confessed to having no home or work and was found with a dark lantern a chisel and many matches in his pockets. No firearm was found on capture.
Papke Defeats Sailor Burke in Gruesome Bout
Billy Papke, the Illinois Thunderbolt, pummeled Sailor Burke in New York as Burke reached the limit in the National A C windup. Burke endured severe facial injuries, while Papke dominated from start to finish with relentless, tiger like aggression.
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New York
Burke
Billy Papke
Illinois Thunderbolt
National A. C
Mariner
Middle West
Papke
Ketchel Knocks Out Thomas in Second Round Fight
In San Francisco on August 19 Stanley Ketchel defeated Joe Thomas by knockout in the second round. Ketchel, a noted middleweight contender, delivered a decisive finish to secure the victory and extend his recent winning streak.
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San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Joe Thomas
Coronetist Shot at Sharon Heights Outing by Unknown Italian
Jen nigo Sarafino, cornetist with the St. Mary's Society band, was shot in the leg at Sharon Heights station during an outing. A unidentified Italian assailant fired as the crowd prepared to return to Boston, then fled with companions. Sarafino was taken to the Boston Relief station for treatment.
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Sharon Heights
Jennigo Sarafino
St. Mary’s Society
Boston North End
Derry
Foxboro
Boston
Sarafino
Second Week of Water Damage Sale at Starrs
The second week of the water damage sale at L. Starr & Co. 35 41 Winter street has opened with expected higher patronage than last week. Last week 45 820 customers visited and over 25 000 dollars worth of seasonable apparel was sold. Remaining stock dampened by the Aug 7 cloudburst remains on sale all week while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr’s
L. Starr & Co
Winter Street
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Savage
Nelson
Silver Sea
Barney
Barney- Vines Company
Hitchcock
Jos. Gahm & Son
C St
Houghton & Dutton
Coakley
East
Vermonth
Hannah
Andrew Seers
Commercial Street
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Sallett
Charlestown
Daniel Halett
North Idnd
Pleasant Street
St. Mary’s Church
Warren Street
Wolfi
Waverly
Louis EB. A
Louis J
Renne A. Wolff
Traio Road
Isabella Street
Belmont Cemetery
Waverly Council
Royal Arcanum
Sailor Burke
Ketchel
Eyesigh
William C. Grecor
St. Tel. Ox
Tremont St
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