Wife’s Tearful Plea Secures Pardon for Bowen
Mrs Edward P Bowen pleaded with the Governors Council pardon committee for her husband Edward Bowen, jailed seven years of a 17 year term for an attempted assault. The council granted clemency and Bowen was released the same day, aided by the prosecutor’s remark prior. The wife testified to enduring hardship and Bowen’s loyalty as she cited his rehabilitation and constant support from his wife.
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Edward P. Bowen
Governor's Council
Bowen
Holmes
Sculptor Jugo Accetta Arrested Over Desertion in Boston
Police detain Jugo Accetta a renowned sculptor facing desertion charges as he searched art studios for a young woman to model a cathedral statue. He used alias Nicholas Accetta living at 253 Hanover Street Boston after leaving 266 Broome Street New York. He protests innocence while awaiting his wife’s arrival to press charges.
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Jugo Accetta
Jugo
New York
McCauley
Tremont Street
Accetta
Coal Prices Jump Again Amid Scarcity and Shipping Costs
Coal prices climb with stove and nut grades at 7.25 per ton effective Sept 8, up 25 cents after a prior rise. Furnace and pea coal hold at 6.50 and 5.25 as mine shortages and freight costs bite. ocean freights near 1.20, with George's Creek, New River and Pocahontas collieries selling out.
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George's Creek
New River
Pocahontas Colleries
The Summer of Love and the Soldier’s Selfless Promise
A veteran recalls a shared youth with Dan and Anita, the summer they all awaited home from war. Dan sacrifices his chance at happiness to ensure the narrator and Anita wed, leaving a moving testament of friendship and love. The tale ends with a family reflection and Dan Pendexter’s quiet monument.
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Dan
Anita
Daniel Pendexter
West Point
Heaven
Kane Accepts Davy's Handball Challenge
Townie Kane accepts Jim Davy’s challenge for a best three of five handball matches. Billy McCarthy deposits 3100 with Jack Dwyer as earnest of the contest.
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Kane
Davy
Jim Davy
Billy McCarthy
Jack Dwyer
Missing husband and companion in Cambridge case
Mrs Mary Moore Davis of Watertown reports her husband James Monroe Davis and Miss Bella McDonald of Cambridge vanished Friday night. Davis deserted from the 77th Cavalry to rent an apartment, then eloped with McDonald, last seen at Harvard Street and Torrington Place before the trunk was traced to North Station.
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James Monroe Davis
Bella McDonald
Cambridge
Mary Moore Davis
Bigelow Street
Watertown
Mary Moore
James Davis
Boston
Mule Club Outing at Oak Island Grove
The Mules Club No 1 of Boston led by the mule Maud plans a full day at Oak Island Grove for its first annual outing and field day. The program includes athletic games dancing and muleistic stunts followed by bran mash served in stalls for members and friends. Members come from business professional and theatrical backgrounds promising fun throughout the day.
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Maud
Mule Club No. 1
Boston
Oak Island Grove
Fungalore
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