Man Wanted in Fatal Blow at Salem Calfskin Plant
Edward C. Whalley of Salem is sought by police for an alleged assault at the National Calfskin Company plant in Peabody. William P. Garrivan, 56, of Peabody, died after a heavy club blow left him unconscious. Garrivan’s coworkers tried to revive him for nearly an hour before police were alerted. Whalley fled and is believed to be near his Salem home on Watson Street.
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Peabody
Edward C. Whalley
Salem
William P. Garrivan
Thomas Hospital
National Calfskin Company
Whalley
Garrivan
Woman Rider Captures Frontier Day Bucking Broncho
Cheyenne report covers Wild West events at frontier day. Mose Reader wins wild horse race. Nick Maher tops steer roping with 25 2 5 seconds. First woman rider, Mrs Bernie St Clair, bronco riding victory demonstrates new feat.
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Cheyenne
Wryo
Mose Reader
Nick Maher
Bernie St. Clair
Attempted arson at Mary James home in West Gloucester
In Gloucester on August 19 a fire was set at the home of Mrs. Mary James on the main road at West Gloucester. Charred clothing was found between a screen and doors, with a second attempt in the cellar rear. A year prior a barn fire on the same property endangered hay and livestock.
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Gloucester
Mary James
West Gloucester
Pond Reveals Murder Spot
In Rochester New York on August 19 evidence from a drained ice pond near the murder scene of Anna Schumacher suggests she was killed near the grave site found August 7. A comb with clothing fragments and a paper wrap for shears were recovered from the pond, identified as the victim’s. This findings settle questions about cemetery consecration tied to the crime.
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Rochester
N. Y
Anna Schumacher
Holy Sepulchre
Gaelic Club Whist and Concert At Boston College
The Boston College Gaelic Club under Rev. James I. Maguire S. J. held a whist party and concert in the college music room last night. A large attendance was recorded and many valuable prizes were awarded.
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Boston College Gaelic Club
James I. Maguire
S. J
Boston College
Cruiser's Yeoman Arrested on Des Moines
George T. Arrington chief yeoman of the U S S Des Moines was jailed in Charlestown navy yard on a charge of desertion theft of 17 registered letters from the mails and embezzlement of 230.28 postal funds. he faces dishonorable discharge and navy imprisonment after arrest following a New York attempt to resist capture. He had 15 years of service and was transported to Charlestown by Postal Inspector Perkins.
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U. S
Des Moines
Charlestown Navy Yard
George T. Arrington
Navy
United States Attorney
United States
Arrington
New York
Perkins
Postal clerk Arrington missing from Des Moines ship
A warrant exists for Arrington's arrest on suspected postal law infractions as he remains aboard the Des Moines at Charlestown navy yard. He managed mail and money orders for crewmen, and vanished after a two day leave on August 1. An internal examination found a shortage of $230.28 in his accounts.
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Washington
Navy
United States District Court
Arrington
Des Moines
Sam
Charlestown Navy Yard
Racing Steeds Trample Him at Hillsgrove Track
R C Lashbury of Broadbrook Conn suffered a broken ankle in a chaotic spill during the first half of the third heat of the 2 14 pace at Hillsgrove. The Plummer driven by Eddie Sunderland caused the pileup when Ella Willis collided and Sunderland fell. Lashbury was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital with a broken ankle.
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Hillsgrove
R. I
R. C. Lashbury
Broadbrook
Conn
Plummer
Eddie Sunderland
Ella Willis
Sunderland
Lashbury
Ella
N. F. Flanagan
Heavy Fines for Milkmen in District Court
Gloucester August 19 Judge York imposed heavy fines on milk law violators following state inspector complaints. The North Shore Dairy Association and A B Friend were fined 200 dollars each. Thomas Connelly faced a 60 dollar penalty. The case against Joseph Butler was filed, while cases against John G Nutton and George B Waldron were continued for disposition.
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Gloucester
York
North Shore Dairy Association
A. EB. Friend
Thomas Connelly
Joseph Butler
John G. Nutton
George B. Waldron
$500 Dog Stolen in Cambridge
Duggan, a $500 white bull terrier belonging to Mrs. M. A. Leland of 119 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, has been stolen. The dog wore a brass-engraved collar with the owner's name and address. Duggan was four years old. Mrs. Leland had him two years and has notified police and appealed to the Post to help recover him.
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Duggan
M. A. Leland
Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge
Hot Republican primaries promise lively local battles
Nomination papers open at the Republican city committee as contests loom in wards 1 2 10 11 20 and 23. Key races include district attorney in doubt, Senate bids in wards 10 11 and 2 where Fisk fights Pierce and others, plus multiple House contests and ward committee clashes among Graves Campbell Goodwin Ham Hibbard and Emery factions.
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Republican City Committee
Arthur D. Hill
Herbert Burr
J. Stearns Cushing
Norwood
Senate
Charles Fisk
Myron Pierce
Charles W. Smith
George Holden Tinkholm
Gideon Abbot
Parker Weeks
Parker
House
Augustus McClellan
Nathan B. McLeod
Arthur K. Beck
Butler R. Wilson
John B. MacGregor
Ham, Malley
Greenleaf
Harry Cumming
Charles T. Herding
Joseph Millar
Jesse Crook
Walter Meins
William Hackett
Rousmaniere
Carr
Hibbard
Burr
Wilcutt
Charles Carr
Joseph H. Hart
Harrison H. Atwood
Leonard G. Roberts
Martin Hayes
Joseph Brown
Axel Zetterman
Charles Warren
J. A. Jansen
Joseph Abbot
Edward G. Graves
Campbell-Goodwin
Mr. Graves
Anti- Hibbard
Ward
Guy Ham
Reform Committee
John Carr
Fred A. Emery
Excise Board
Dead Hubby Comes to Life A Queer Matrimonial Tangle
Mrs. Veneata Outram of Roxbury filed a libel in Superior Court to annul her marriage to William Bassett of Livermore Falls Maine. She believed a former husband Charles Outram was dead but learned he was living. She had married Bassett in 1893 after an earlier Montreal marriage to Outram in 1880.
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Veneata Outram
Bay Street
Roxbury
R. B. Jeffery
Superior Court
William Bassett
Livermore Falls
Bassett
Political Sidelights in City Mayor Talk
A prominent Republican machine figure says seven leaders urge Police Commissioner O'Meara to run for mayor this fall and would likely accept. Sen Henry Cabot Lodge is named as a top supporter. James Donovan has not chosen between Joseph H. O'Neil or James Jackson Storrow for the mayoralty. Democratic state candidates will wait at least 10 days for papers from the city committee.
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O'Meara
Republican Machine
Republican Party
Henry Cabot Lodge
James Donovan
Joseph H. O'Neil
James Jackson Storrow
Democratic City Committee
Fortune in radium found in far west
Kennett California August 19 Dr Wilkins reports vast radium find at McCloud River north of town. He displayed samples to impress local businessmen who sent an expert to examine the newly discovered ledge promising a world supply of radium for all time.
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Kennett
Cal
Wilkins
McCloud River
Here
Providence Lawyer Albert Gerald Dies by Own Action
In Providence Rhode Island Albert Gerald a 38 year old attorney with Edwards Angell died in his front yard from a self inflicted gunshot. Initial murder suspicions faded after Medical Examiner William H Margill ruled death by own action citing a missing watch and cartridges found in his room and the revolver details. Gerald’s wife was away at Newport. investigators noted a possible struggle but ruled out murder based on ballistic and placement evidence.
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Providence
R. I
Albert Gerald
William H. Margill
Newport
Gerald
Edwards & Angell
Harvard Man Beats Janes in Newport Tennis Tourney
At Newport R I August 19 a record 60 matches were decided as the national tennis tourney reached the third round. The day produced a notable upset with George J Jones of San Francisco and partner McLoughlin losing, while G P Gardner Jr of Boston advanced. R H Palmer, fresh from the Southampton win, also moved into the third round.
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Newport
R. I
George J. Jones
San Francisco
McLoughlin
G. P. Gardner, Jr
Boston
Harvard
Captain Young Rescues Boy From Harbor at Wharf
Captain G L Young of the auxiliary schooner Petre saved eight year old George Newhook of East Boston after the boy fell into the harbor at Carney's wharf. The child, recovering from scarlet fever, was partly unconscious but revived enough to go home. Young joked that salt water won but his watch and papers were damaged.
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G. L. Young
Petre
George Newhook
Marginal Street
Boston
Carney’s Wharf
Captain Young
Young
Steamer Margaret Strikes Cape Shoals in Fog
Thirty five passengers aboard the steamer Margaret were landed safely on McNab's Island in boats after striking the Cape shoals outside Halifax harbor in dense fog. They were later taken to the city by a military steamer as heavy seas battered the vessel. The Margaret, three years old, operates between Halifax and eastern Nova Scotia ports and faced unusually rough conditions today.
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Halifax
Margaret
Cape Shoals
McNab's Island
Nova Scotia
Insurance suit seeks 65 million against Arkansas firms
Prosecutor Jeffrey of the Third Judicial Circuit filed suit in Jackson County Circuit Court at Newport against 65 insurance companies doing business in Arkansas. He seeks penalties totaling 65 million dollars for alleged violations of the Arkansas anti trust laws.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jeffrey
Third Judicial Circuit Court
Jackson County
Newport, Ark
Arkansas
Post Office Clerks Hold Second Outing at Brewster Island
The second annual outing of the post office clerks is set for next Sunday at Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. The event gathers local postal workers for a day of recreation and fellowship on the island.
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Brewster Island
Boston Harbor
Miss Emma Goldman to Speak in Boston on Free Speech Tour
Anarchist Miss Emma Goldman arrives in Boston for two talks at Bowdoin Hall with Dr. Ben F. Reitman as manager. First talk in German about Marriage and Love, then a Monday night critique of Boston War games. Police say they will not block speeches if crowds are not provoked.
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Emma Goldman
Boston
Bowdoin Hall
Green Street
West End
Miss Goldman
Reitman
Pierce
Police Department
Chelsea
Brockton
Lynn
Worcester
New York
Dr. Reitman
Nottingham
Japan's Amicable Settlement With China Likely Soon
Tokyo announces an official note to neighboring powers will outline a friendly settlement of all pending questions between Japan and China. The Antung Mukden railway differences are expected to be resolved in the note to the powers.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Antung-Mukden
Underwater race in Narragansett Bay reported
Word came of an Atlantic fleet sub boat race in Narragansett Bay. Cuttlefish beat Viper and Tarantula in a two mile course at about 20 feet depth. No times released.
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Newport
R. 1
Narragansett Bay
Manhunt Sought Here in Death Case
Bangor Maine August 19 The Boston police were asked to search for John Sullivan wanted in connection with the death of Robert Kelley of Mars Hill whose body was found in the river Tuesday. Sullivan previously jailed for drunkenness disappeared after being discharged and was said to have been with Kelley Monday. A $100 Confederate bill was among Sullivan's possessions and a cap found in his pocket matched one worn by Kelley’s brother Gordon Kelley of Mars Hill identified by police.
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Bangor
Boston
John Sullivan
Robert Kelley
Mars Hill
Sullivan
Kelley
Gordon Kelley
Brothers Reunited After 42 Years in Williamstown
Zephirin White of Williamstown greeted his long lost brother William J. White who had vanished 42 years ago. William had moved to Kansas, claimed 160 government acres, and now owns a 700 acre farm with large allocations for his four sons. The brothers plan to stay briefly before returning to Kansas.
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North Adams
Zephirin White
Williamstown
William J.white
William
Kansas
Boy Drowns After Raft Capsizes in Merrimack River
Eight year old Edward Koch drowned while swimming with companions after climbing onto a raft that capsized below the Lawrence gas house. The body was recovered.
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Lawrence
Edward Koch
Koch
Merrimack
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adverts
Reader letters from Columbus Ohio and Graniteville Vermont praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during change of life. Testimonials claim improved health and ability to work, urging others to use the remedy. The ad promotes the product as a standard female-health remedy for thirty years.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
East St
Graniteville
A Barclay
R.f.df
Granitee
Lydia FH Pinkham
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