Arrest of Dr Stackpole sparks murder mystery in Lowell case
In Dover New Hampshire Aug 28 police identify Katherine Ryan of Lowell Mass as the woman who died after alleged illegal surgery at Dr Stackpole's home. Arrests loom as a young man near capture, and Stackpole claims innocence while his housekeeper Dolores Heyer suffers a breakdown amid police scrutiny. Martin Ryan, the victim's father, vows vengeance as the case unfolds.
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Katherine Ryan
Lowell
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Edward Ryan
Miss Rabbitt
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Ryan
Miss Ryan
Mill City
Catherine Ryan
Sheriff Smith
Central Avenue
Second Street
Doctor Stackpole Arrested in Dover Murder Case
Dover authorities booked Dr. Stackpole on the murder charge of Miss Ryan after a two hour examination at Mr Hall’s office. He was jailed with bail refused and arraignment set before Judge Frost in the morning. Deputy Sheriff Himer Clark started for Lowell with further warrants.
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Dr. Stackpole
Larped Wins Back Tennis Lead as Pilgrim Sparks NY Action
In New York Pilgrim shows a brief shine while Onene A Larped wins back his tennis lead. Boston Nationals finally break through with a win over the Reds. Highball takes Roger Williams stake at Narragansett Park as Beau Coup rallies at Saratoga in a directudack handicap.
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A. Larped
Pilgrim
New York
Boston Nationals
Reds
Highball
Rich Roger Williams
Narragansett Park
Beaucoup
Saratoga
Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line Schedule Update
Weekend service runs Saturday Sunday and Labor Day with trips from Park Square every 15 minutes. Subway connections at Chestnut Hill include extra cars for increased capacity and smoother transfers.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line
Park Square
Chestnut Hill
Mayor Fitzgerald Defends City Officials Amid Finance Probe
The mayor disputes graft accusations by the financial commission against George Stratton of the park and insane commissions and Thomas Fallon of the cemetery commission. He says the three men are of high character and better than the commissioners, urging legislature protection.
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Financial Commission
Stratton
Park Commission
George Stratton
Insane Commission
Thomas Fallon
Cemetery Commission
Finance Commission
Fitzgerald
Mayor Defends City Land Deals in Finance Commission Letter
His Honor rejects graft insinuations and assumes full responsibility for city administration. He endorses the park insane and cemetery boards and declares he will follow his own judgment, warning finance commissioners against overreach in land purchases outlined Aug 28, 1907. The letter cites mayoral approval as necessary for any land deal.
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Financial Commission
Financial Commissioners
Finance Commission
Nathan Matthews
Water Loan Fight Moves to Tonight’s Council Session
The city plans a 75000 water loan approved by the Finance Commission, with a push by Administration scouts to rally Democratic Councilmen. Last Thursday 56 in attendance killed the measure 35 to 14, but McCullough moved a reconsideration set for tonight amid doubts of sufficient quorum and party divisions with the Mayor.
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Finance Commission
Common Council
McCullough
Fair Forecast for Boston and New England
Fair Thursday and Friday with light to fresh northwest winds in Boston area and New England. Washington forecast notes fair conditions for New England and eastern New York with light to fresh west winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Horsford's Acid Phosphate For A Restful Night
A home remedy advice note recommends taking a half teaspoonful in half a glass of water before retiring to bring refreshing sleep. The tip appears as a casual health column snippet from a historical newspaper.
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Horsford
Olney Likely Hires Counsel for Telegraphers Strike
The Hon. Richard Olney met with Samuel Gompers to discuss the telegraphers strike. Labor leaders expect Olney to join as counsel for the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America and plan action against Western Union and Postal companies in state and federal courts.
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Richard Olney
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Olney
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union
Gompers
Norfolk
Swimmer Near Drowning at L Street Baths
At an aquatic exhibition Joseph Lennon a 16 year old contestant in the 100 yard race nearly drowned near the finish. Judges James Gibbons and Charles Coyle leaped in, pulled him from the water, and he rested an hour in the lifesaving station relief room, unharmed beyond a scare.
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L Street Baths
Joseph Lennon
James Gibbons
Charles Coyle
Lennon
Gibbons
Coyle
Robbers Take $1500 in Diamonds From Everett Home
In Everett is the daring night theft at 24 Irving Street. Mrs. Brooks and her mother Mrs. A M Hyde were reading in the parlor when burglars upstairs stole $1500 of diamonds and jewelry. Only the Brooks room was disturbed.
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Everett
Ernest H. Brooks
Irving Street
Murder of Ludlow Milkman Sparks Citywide Hunt
Springfield reports a murder on the road from South Hadley Falls to Ludlow. Hugh Kane, a Ludlow milkman, was robbed and shot after a routine collecting run. Police seek a young suspect and a trace of a 12 year old attacker linked to a later navy service. The killer fled on Kane’s horse with about $20 missing. investigation continues.
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Holyoke
Ludlow
Springfield
Hugh Kane
South Hadley Falls
Navy
Worcester
Belchertown
Kane
Mr. Kane
Shakeup Planned in Boston Sub-Treasury
A shake up in the United States sub-treasury in Boston is expected within a week after the arrest of Specie Clerk J Warren Hastings on Aug 16 for stealing 3000 dollars from government funds.
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United States
Sub-Treasury
Boston
J. Warren Hastings
Overhaul Looms at Boston Sub-Treasury After Shortage Case
Anxious Boston Sub-Treasury staff await departmental overhaul following a probing inquiry into a shortage. Longtime employees face dismissal rumors as investigators examine private lives and records. Evidence allegedly ties some to bucket shop gambling and questioned stock market dealings.
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Boston
Sub-Treasury
Department
Treasury
Irish revolt widens as cattle drive calls escalate
Nationalist leaders urge farmers to move cattle from grazing lands. James P. Farrell MP for North Longford and 40 others were arrested Tuesday for inciting people to drive animals. McKenna and 17 supporters were seized in South Longford. Britain declares six counties in revolt Roscommon Clare Galway Leitrim King's Longford. Troops stand ready to deploy.
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James P. Farrell
North Longford
McKenna
South Longford
Great Britain
Roscommon
Clare
Galway
Leitrim
King’s
Longford
Dublin
Ireland
M. P
Kings
Irish leader McKenna arrested amid cattle drive protests
In Ireland a crisis deepens as McKenna and 17 supporters are arrested in South Longford for allegedly inciting cattle drive actions. Following earlier arrests in North Longford, unrest spreads with six counties declared in revolt and troops on standby amid fears of grave riots.
Trial Begins for McKenna and 17 Associates in Rancher Movement
Mr McKenna and 17 co patriots are committed for trial today following similar action against Far rell and 40 associates yesterday. Far rell organized several cattle drives in County Lons ford grazing districts and urged the movement with public speeches. Proceedings before a stipendiary magistrate follow refusals of unpaid magistrates to commit defendants. Yesterday’s action is not expected to halt the movement. government leverage may resume in spring as ranches fill after winter.
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McKenna
Farrell
County Lonsford
Japan Regrets Trouble Here Letter to Boston Chamber
A June 29 letter from the Associated Chamber of Commerce of Japan urges quick action to prevent recurring incidents harming U S Japan trade relations. Boston Chamber directors meet and oppose any anti Japan legislation, seeking mutual prosperity and better international courtesy.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Associated Chamber of Commerce
Tokio
Osaka
Hyoto
Yokohama
Kobe
Japan
San Francisco
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Boston Chamber
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