Zelig and Becker Case Drama At Grand Jury
Jack Zelig and Jack Rose testified in the grand jury corroborating Rose’s story of Becker’s plan to kill Rosenthal. Schepps, acting as intermediary, surprised the jury with details of conversations with Becker and Rose while Barter and Hart verified notary and signing events. Becker’s bank deposits and vault visits were disclosed as prosecutors push graft charges and potential indictments of police officials.
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Ncy Whitman
Jack Rose
Jack Zelig
Grand Jury
Rose
Zelig
Becker
Rosenthal
Schepps
Richard G. Barter
Pollok
John W. Hart
Hart
Bart
Barter
Jack” Zelig
Gyp
East Side
Vallon
Webber
Providence
R. I
New York
Wahle
Zelig Herg
Bank For Savings
Franklin Savings Bank
Madison Safe Deposit Company
Bronx Borough Bank
Beckers
John F. McIntyre
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Cure for Chronic Ailments
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians claim to treat asthma bronchitis catarrh eczema and other ailments once deemed incurable. They advertise a free month of treatment if started by August 31 1912 and note patients travel from nearby villages to their office, urging action as only ten days remain.
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Boylston Street
Poslam Soap Promises Skin Health During Bathing
Poslam Soap marketed as a daily bathing aid that cleanses and improves skin health, complexion, and infection protection. It claims rapid disease heals and suitability for sensitive skin, with a large lasting cake priced at 25 cents and available through druggists plus free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
Astor Will Not To Be Contested
Judge Henry A. Gildersleeve states for Mrs. Madeleine Force Astor widow of Colonel John Jacob Astor that she will not contest the will. She has expressed satisfaction with provisions in the ante nuptial agreement and in the will and has no desire to dispute or attack its terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry A. Gildersleeve
Madeline Forcé Astor
John Jacob Astor
Astor Will Trust Could Grow To Major Fortune For Heir
Legal expert notes setting aside the will is unlikely and affirms the will’s validity under New York law. Posthumous child provisions allocate a $3 million fund, with potential trust growth to $5 to $6 million by majority, based on prudent investment of Astor property and earnings.
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Colonel Astor
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Astor
William Vincent Astor
Town terrorized by mad cats in Royersford
Royersford Pennsylvania a borough of 3000 people near Norristown and Pottstown reports nine rabid cat bites in four weeks. Police Chief H H Brideman has killed 74 cats and Burge Fred Keeler orders all cats in town to be killed. Victims sent to Pasteur Institute New York or Marietta for hydrophobia treatment. cat heads tested show hydrophobia signs.
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Philadelphia
Royersford
Schuylkill
Norristown
Pottstown
H. H. Brideman
Pasteur Institute
New York
Marietta, Penn
Wife Hears From Burke Burglar and Reform Councillor
A letter reached Mrs. Burke from her husband Benjamin H. Tripp known in Boston as Burke a burglar and in Philadelphia as William Burke a city council member and reformer. The note postmarked from a New York town near the PA line prompts Mrs Mary Brennan to travel from Philadelphia to meet him. The Pennsylvani a Prison Society issued a bulletin offering help if he returns to his family and stays in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Prison Society
Tripp
Secret Maine marriage of Gardner and Crosby revealed
Miss Florence E. Gardner and Perley F. Crosby wed secretly in Auburn Maine on August 12. The romance began in school days two years ago and both teens are now in Boston with Gardner family, Crosby's Dorchester parents unaware until they returned as husband and wife. The couple plan to reside with the bride’s parents at 438 St Germain Street while deciding their own home location.
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Florence E. Gardner
Back Bay
Perley F. Crosby
Dorchester
Auburn
Boston
Maine
Edward M. Gardner
St. Germain Street
R. G. Crosby
Glendale Street
Woman Reunites After Twenty Year Wait For Long Lost Love
Mrs. Tucker, widowed, learned her old sweetheart Ellis Stopford, a wealthy Philadelphian, was injured in an accident. She wrote him. he proposed and she accepted. They plan to be married at his Darby residence after his recovery, renewing a romance that began in Amesbury decades ago.
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Ellis Stopford
Mr. Stopford
Boston
George D. Marland
Winthrop Avenue
Beachmont
Mr. Marland
Amesbury
Philadelphia
Mayor Fitzgerald Gets Warm Welcome in Malden Campaign Stop
Mayor Fitzgerald toured Malden for a senatorial bid drawing a large crowd from the Wilson Club. Judge Thomas P. Riley introduced him as the next Senator and the event concluded with the mayor singing Sweet Adeline before a brief address.
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Fitzgerald
Malden
Wilson Club
Bailey Building
Thomas P. Riley
Democratic State Committee
Adeline
Boy Rescued From Water Off Eastern Avenue Wharf
An Italian boy about 10 was saved from drowning off Connelley’s Losser Wharf Eastern Avenue shortly after 10 last night by Edward Murphy of 2 Atlantic Avenue. Murphy dived in after the boy fell in during a game of spunks and brought him to shore where he revived and sent him home without giving his name.
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Connelley
Losser Wharf
Eastern Avenue
Edward Murphy
T. J. Ryan
Atlantic Avenue
Murphy
State milk depots urged to cut Massachusetts costs
Mayor Fitzgerald pushes state control of the milk business proposing depots across Massachusetts. After paying farmers a fair price, the state would distribute milk at a fair price to consumers as a measure to reduce the cost of living.
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Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
Bay State
Mayor Pushes Boston Municipal Market To Cut Living Costs
The mayor urges state inspection on milk to ensure purity and backs a municipal market on Canal Street. He recalls early market wagons and argues trolley links will ship farm produce quickly to Boston, potentially saving infant lives and lowering prices. Independent meat packers show support with two cooperative plans needing tens of millions in capital.
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Transit Commission
Canal Street
Boston
Charlestown
New England
State Office Candidates Listed by Party
The Republican slate includes Everett C. Benton Joseph Walker Robert Luce Albert P. Langtry Elmer A. Stevens John E White James M Swift. The Democratic lineup features Eugene N Foss Joseph C Pelletier. Other offices list David I Walsh Edward P Barry for lieutenant governor Frank J Donahue for secretary Joseph L P St Coeur for treasurer James F Care for auditor and George W Anderson for attorney general.
Pelletier Causes Sixteen Acquittals in Court
Judge Dana directs not guilty verdicts after District Attorney finds insufficient evidence in multiple cases. Seventeen defendants including David Goldstein and Michael B. Connors faced assault, battery, or disturbing the peace charges related to incidents with the transit line.
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Mr. Pelletier
Commonwealth
David Goldstein
Pelletier
Dana
Philip Bessie
Davis J. Lane
William J. Corbett
Thomas Broderick
Martin King
Joseph A. McDonald
Wiliam T. Dolan
Thomas J. Mahan
Michael B. Connors
Homer J. Seacrist
Insanity Plea Filed in Carmel Murder Case
In Bangor Maine on August 20 Court heard Jasper Sherman Gray of Carmel plead not guilty by reason of insanity to the July 24 murder of Naomi Etta Mitchell in Carmel County Attorney Thompson opposes the plea and seeks trial under the indictment. Lawyers Towle and Hutchings say if accepted Gray may be remanded to an asylum for mental observation.
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Bangor
Supreme Court
Jasper Sherman Gray
Carmel
Naomi Etta Mitchell
Thompson
King
Terrence B. Towle
Charles J. Hutchings
Gray
Practical Hats for Between Seasons
Fashion page notes illustrated color hats for transitional wear on the upcoming Sunday feature. Captioned details describe practical styles suitable for cool and mild days.
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Next Sunday
Post
Nominations Filed for Fall Primary Candidates
Several thousand nomination papers were filed yesterday in the Secretary of State office for primary elections. Clerks could not prepare a complete list due to the high number, and many papers for Congressman Senator and Representatives were not examined.
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Secretary of State
State tickets shaped in party nominations
The article notes the Republican focus on one contest for governor while Democrats vie for governor and lieutenant governor. Socialist nominations remain undecided as signatures were insufficient. Nominations listed include Governor Everett C. Benton and Joseph Walker. Lt Governor Robert Luce. Secretary Albert P. Langtry. Treasurer Elmer A. Stevens. Auditor John E. White. Attorney General James M. Swift.
Political slate listing Boston officials and candidates
The document lists Governor Eugene N Foss with Joseph C Pelletier of Boston as civil service commissioner and district attorney of Suffolk. Lieutenant Governor Edward P Barry serves three terms as Governor's councillor. Names include David I Walsh of Fitchburg, Frank J Donahue of Boston, Joseph L P St Goeur of Cambridge, James F Carens of Newburyport, and George W Anderson of Boston as Attorney General.
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Eugene N. Foss
Boston
Joseph C. Pelletier
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Edward P. Barry
David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
Commonwealth
Frank J. Donahue
Joseph L. P. St. Goeur
Cambridge
James F. Carens
Newburyport
George W. Anderson
Casino Chair Boys Strike Over Seating Privilege
Thirty boys at the Casino in Newport Rhode Island went on strike over a dispute about selling chairs to spectators during tennis matches. Superintendent Barrett posted notices prohibiting reserved chairs, sparking the walkout. after explanation, normal activity resumed.
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Newport
R. I
Barett
Barrett
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