Pieces of Flesh Clue Emerges in Worcester Murder Case
In Athol Massachusetts Aug 29 a girl finds flesh in a sawdust pile at Southland mills, later a second four inch square piece is found by detectives. The fragments may be from Frank J Burns a Worcester jewelry salesman who vanished Dec 17. Walter E Smith linked to Burns case and is jailed on larceny charges. Medical examiner to test if the flesh is human thigh tissue.
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Athol
Southland
Frank J. Burns
Worcester
Burns
Walter E. Smith
Southland Mill
Smith
Boston
Ethel Richards
P. F. Murray
Oliver
Birthday Prediction By Senator Hoar
In Washington D C Senator Hoar reportedly predicted his own death age between 78 and 80 citing family history of dying near 80. He noted a sister living beyond 80 and expressed hope to keep mental faculties and suffer no pain.
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Washington, D. C
Evidence Of Guilt In Dr Henry Disappearance Case
Dr James E F Henry of Charlestown, found serving at Deer Island, chose a prison sentence over exposing his wife's name. He told a Post reporter he planned to return home after two months, felt ruined, and feared harming his wife by testifying. He recalled Aug 5 drinks, waking to find himself wrongfully accused, and hoped for a pardon through friends. Continued on Page 2 Fifth Column.
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James E. F. Henry
Charlestown
Deer Island
Post
Boer treasure found near Spelanken in Transvaal
Johannesburg Aug 29 Mr Kemp a cousin of General Kemp Boer commander has found treasure beyond Spelanken in the northern Transvaal value estimated at 1 250 000 dollars with the government to receive half.
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Johannesburg
Gov
Fair Boston Forecast and Sanford's Ginger Ad Notice
The local forecast shows fair conditions for Boston and vicinity with continued pleasant weather on Tuesday and Wednesday. An advertisement promotes Sanford's Ginger claiming 30 years as the standard of purity flavor and strength for the product.
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Boston and Vicinity
Sanford
Vet Touts King's Bohemian Beer at Local Café
A visiting veteran praises King's Bohemian Beer during a stop at a downtown cafe, calling it excellent and urging others to try it. The remark underscores a simple, favorable beverage moment in a quiet local scene.
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King’s Bohemian Beer
Senator Hoar Keeps Comfort Despite Illness at 78
Worcester August 29. Senator George E. Hoar age 78 today received many messages and flowers from friends. A bulletin at 9 p.m. said he had a comfortable day, ate regularly, slept or talked with family, and remained unchanged with no gain in strength despite the outward remembrances.
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Worcester
George E. Hoar
Hoar
Senator Hoar Dies After Long Boarding House Years
Washington D C August 29 Senator Hoar who predicted he would live to 83 died today at his new home on Connecticut Avenue in the fashionable northwest. He spent 33 years in boarding houses during his public life and bought a private residence two years ago to avoid passing away among strangers. He died on Christmas Eve in his own home.
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Washington, PD. C
Hoar
Mr. Hoar
Fierce Attack on Kuropatkin Position Near Liaoyang
London reports a fierce assault on Kuropatkin s main position at Liaoyang from east, west and south fronts. A northern railway cut isolates the Russians, while Japanese forces hold Anshanshan and Anping, threatening a bombardment and possible surrender of the Russian army.
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Kuropatkin
London
Liaoyang
Anshanshan
Anping
Water Splash Triggers Knife Attack at Somerville Plant
An accidental splash of water at the New England Dressed Meat and Wool plant led to a stabbing after Benjamin Janack, 34 Allen street Somerville, hurled a trimming knife at Peter J. Durant following a perceived wetting incident. Durant was treated by City Physician Dearborn. Janack fled and remained at large.
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Somerville
New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company
Benjamin Janack
Peter J. Durant
Allen Street
Durant
Janack
Dearborn
East Cambridge
Fire Rips Binang City. 100 Die, 5000 Homeless in Languna
In Binang of Languna province Luzon a major fire destroyed the city. About one hundred persons perished and five thousand were left homeless with losses estimated at 200000 dollars. The government provides shelter and food to the displaced. Census 1896 lists Binang population at 7358.
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Manila
Binang
Languna Province
Luzon
Collins Team Again Takes First Place in AL Race
Collins and his world beaters rose to first place by defeating Detroit while Cleveland beat New York. The team aims to hold the lead for the season as Cy Young prepares to try for another Detroit win in today's game.
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Collins
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Cy Young
Ex Mayor Matthews critically ill at Bar Harbor cottage
The Hon. Nathan Matthews Jr former mayor of Boston is critically ill at his Bar Harbor cottage. He fell ill several days ago and at 10 o'clock tonight observers doubted he would live until morning as he sank slowly through the evening.
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Bar Harbor
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Boston
Tragic suicide in Contoocook ends unrequited love saga
In Contoocook on August 23, Ernest Elliott, 27, killed himself by a pistol shot to the right ear. Investigators report a one sided romance with Alice Roberts lasting three to four years, his persistent marriage wish unreciprocated.
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Contoocook
Ernest Elliott
Elliott
Alice Roberts
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