Harmon Parole Recommendation May Free Somerville Murderer
James B. Harmon, son of a Somerville police lieutenant, is serving life for the 1907 murder of Maude Hartley, a Somerville High student. A Pardons Committee recommendation asks the executive council to commute the sentence to 10 years, making Harmon eligible for parole now. The board cites defective self control at the time and limited understanding of his act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Harmon
James M. Harmon
Somerville Police
Maude H. Hartley
Somerville
Executive Council
Paredon Committee
Harmon
Higgins
Advisory Board of Pardon
Advisory Board
Hear Borofsky on Charge of Forgery
A year-old forgery charge against Joseph Borofsky a Stoughton farm hand will be heard in Central Court this morning. Inspectors Patterson and Egan and Officer Kelliher of the Hanover street Station say he is Alexander Bodza and forged an $11 check on the Federal Trust Company last fall then had Abraham Pearlman of Stamford street cash it. The accused claims that a mistake has been made.
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Joseph Borofsky
Stoughton
Central Court
Patterson
Egan
Kelliher
Hanover Street
Alexander Bodza
Federal Trust Company
Abraham Pearlman
Stamford Street
Cambridge City Council awards 1500 to Mahoney for industrial help
Judge Crosby writes the city of Cambridge and Mayor Rockwell were justified in paying $1500 to Henry T. Mahoney for services in attracting new industries and aiding industrial development. Mahoney acted as agent of the Mayor in the decision rendered yesterday.
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Cambridge
Rockwell
Henry T. Mahoney
Crosby
Mahoney
Hearings Set on Old Age Pensions and Labor Bills
The special recess commission scheduled public hearings on old age pensions for Sept 19 at the State House and on the tour workers' bill in Pittsfield Holyoke and Fitchburg Oct 9 10 and 11. Unemployment and free employment bureaus will be discussed Sept 28 at the State House, with health and state insurance hearings set for Oct 8 at the State House.
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Special Recess Commission
State House
Pittsfield
Holyoke
Fitchburg
Commission
Kidnapper Captured After Failed Elope Plan
A kidnapper described as a would be suitor was captured following an alleged attempt to elope with a young woman. Police reported swift action and no injuries. The suspect faces charges and further investigation continues.
Kidnapped girl found. abductor arrested in Bridgeport
Mrs. Mary Gamache Cote reports her six year old daughter May Cote has been found in Bridgeport. The alleged abductor Charles Brown a Greek from Nashua New Hampshire and Boston is under arrest. Brown allegedly followed Mrs Cote to Boston then planned to take the child to New York and Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
May Cote
Bulfinch Street
Mary Gamache Cote
Charles Brown
Nashua
N. H
Boston
Conn
Brown
May
Joy Street
Vermont troops depart for Mexican border
Burlington Vermont August 30 six officers and 293 National Guard members began mobilization for the Mexican border under Captain B S Hyland of Rutland bound for Eagle Pass Texas the latest state contribution to border patrol duties.
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Burlington
Vermont
Border Patrol
National Guard
Eagle Pass
Texas
B. S. Hyland
Rutland
Fall River Strike at American Print Works Settled
The Aug 30 settlement ends the strike and resumes operations at the American Print Works. All workers not in the 54 hour schedule are now covered by the agreement.
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Fall River
American Print Works
Cape Cod Windmill Becomes Kansas Orchestra Studio
In Hyannis the oldest Cape Cod windmill, moved from South Yarmouth 250 years ago, awakens anew as the Kansas Symphony Orchestra works daily in the mill room. The space, once quiet, now hums with rehearsals preparing programs for the coming winter while thousands visit this preserved landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Kansas Symphony Orchestra
Hyannis
Cape
South Yarmouth
Kansas Orchestra
Strike Would Tie Up Newspapers Across Nation
Lincoln B. Palmer of the American Newspaper Publishers Association warned that a two week nationwide railroad strike could force many daily papers to suspend publication. He cited only 60 000 tons of news print in stock and a daily need of about 6000 tons, with transport disruption threatening a full halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Lincoln B. Palmer
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Palmer
Cole Seeks Democratic Governor Nomination in Nahant Banquet
General Cole, candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, attacked the Republicans as a reactionary party at a Nahant banquet for the Lynn Democratic city committee. He urged Progressives to join Democrats and praised Mansfield’s record as state treasurer and labor advocate.
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Republican Party
William P. Connery, Jr
Congress
Lynn
Cole
Donovan
Mansfield
Organized Labor
Parochial School Opens September 11 at St. Gregorys Dorchester
Rev Francis X Dolan announces the new parochial school at St. Gregorys Dorchester will open for first and second grades on Monday September 11 with Sisters of Notre Dame Namur teaching. The Cathedral Holy Cross mass benefits Confraternity of the Holy Cross and Holy Hour devotion run from 8 to 9 pm. Academy of Notre Dame Roxbury also opens September 11 for its 68th year with 8 45 am pupil arrival and book distribution. enrollment expected to exceed prior years.
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Francis X. Dolan
St. Gregory’s Church
Dorchester
Lower Mills
Sisters of Notre Dame Namur
SS. Peter and Paul
South
Boston
St. Gregory's
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Confraternity of the Holy Cross
Confraternity
William B. Finigan
Academy of Notre Dame
Roxbury
Has money but works his passage Panaman
A Panamanian individual with funds to travel but still secures passage through formal channels. The report notes financial means yet emphasizes the route and method used for his journey.
Stowaway Arrives Aboard Panamanan From Buenos Ayres
A well dressed stowaway with ample funds arrives on the steamer Panamanan after passage from Buenos Ayres.
Stowaway George Paul Found on Panaman After Buenos Aires Voyage
Immigration officials puzzled by the case of George Paul a 29 year old stowaway who arrived on the steamer Panaman. He wore a hunting costume and displayed money as he traveled from Buenos Aires to a final destination onboard without proper travel documents.
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George Paul
Buenos Ayres
German-born Paul seeks U S citizenship amid voyage tale
Paul, a native of Germany who claims Salt Lake City as home, says he left last April aboard a powder steamer as a mess boy. He crossed the Andes to Buenos Aires awaiting a chance to stow away on an American or Norwegian ship, saying the trip was to study South American economics. He also asserts education at the University of Utah and work as janitor of the First Congregational Church in Salt Lake City. Immigration inspectors questioned his story before releasing him last night.
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Paul
Germany
United States
Salt Lake City
Andes
Buenos Ayres
South America
University of Utah
First Congregational Church
Bury Soldier with Honors Private John J. Foley Laid to Rest
Military honors were given yesterday for Private John J. Foley of South Boston who was killed returning to Camp Whitney in Framingham on a coal car. Requiem Mass was held at St. Vincent's Church and a 30 man detail from Camp Whitney escorted the funeral to Calvary Cemetery with taps at the grave.
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John J. Foley
South Boston
East Broadway
Foley
Camp Whitney
Framingham
New Haven Road
St. Vincent’s Church
Calvary Cemetery
Summer church services draw prominent Protestant ministers
Greensboro Vermont hosts a summer colony with many notable Protestant ministers. Rev H E Jackson of Washington DC preaches next Sunday Sept 3. Special music by summer colony members accompanies services led by Rev B C Hayes. In Boston, Rev Dr C Albert Tindley of Philadelphia preaches tonight at Fourth Methodist Episcopal Church. Cathedral of St Paul to hold Lafayette commemoration Sept 3 at 7 50 pm with Rev Edward F Sullivan delivering the address.
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B. C. Hayes
Greensboro, Vt
Congregational Church
Mr. Hayes
H. E. Jackson
Washington, D. C
Summer Colony
C. Albert Tindley
Philadelphia
Fourth Methodist Episcopal Church
Shawmut Avenue
Tindley
Boston
America
Lafayette
Cathedral Church of
St. Paul
Edward F. Sullivan
Trinity Church
Newton Centre
Bank bandit named Jack Evans captured in San Francisco
A bandit who identified himself as Jack Evans of Chicago robbed the Anglo-California bank branch in San Francisco, stealing $8000. He fled in a commandeered car but was pursued by bank teller Emil Sutter. the chauffeur drove him to a park police station five miles away where he was captured with the money.
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San Francisco
Jack” Evans
Chicago
Emil Sutter
Park
G A R Parade Recounts 12-Block Kansas City Route
Kansas City marked a grand encampment parade as members of the Grand Army of the Republic marched a twelve block route through the business district led by Commander-in-Chief BE. P. Montfort and his staff. A public holiday welcomed veterans with reviewing stands and emergency hospital units at corners. Clear skies and cool weather aided the procession.
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Kansas City
Grand Army of the Republic
BE. P. Montfort
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