Rockefeller warned of kidnap plot forces hurried move
John D. Rockefeller sped from Forest Hill to Pocantico Hills after learning of a kidnapping and assassination plot. Police in Canton and Cleveland received the tip from Harold Sawyer Smith of Minerva Ohio, with Chief W H Smith confirming the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
P&x
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Pocantico Hills
New York Central
New York City
New York
Canton
Harold Sawyer Smith
Minerva
O. Smith
W. H. Smith
Arrested Chief Led Men to Forest Hill Banquet Cancelled
Mr. Smith was taken to Forest Hill by James Stamberger chief of East Cleveland police to tell his story to Mr. Rock efeller. The result was to depart from Forest Hill today. Rockefeller’s engagement to speak at the Euclid Avenue Baptist Church Men’s Club banquet last night was cancelled and armed guards were doubled at Forest Hills last night and today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Forest Hill
James Stamberger
East Cleveland
Rockefeller
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Forest Hills
Boston
William Howland
State Board of Arbitration and
State House
Ludlow
Ludlow Manufacturing Associates
James Henderson
Pinkerton
Bishop Brady Improves After Hospital Stay
Bishop John J. Brady, ill at Carney Hospital for two weeks, has returned home to SS. Peter and Paul's rectory. Though advanced age limits full recovery, his condition has improved under Dr Henry A. Christian at the hospital and he remains active in mind though unable to walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Brady
Carney Hospital
SS. Peter and Paul’s Church
Broadway
Henry A. Christian
Harvard University Medical School
Brady
Atlantic City
Powder Marks on Hattie Le Blanc Linked to Case
Report notes powder marks on Hattie Le Blanc's fingers and letters from Waltham to Arichat relatives. Attorney Tufts plans Cape Breton visit, claiming to have nearly complete statements from Hattie and her sisters Irene and Lillian. Police dispute glove findings and anticipate no further Glover case arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arichat
Hattie le Blanc
Waltham
Attorney Tufts
Father Grenier
Tufts
Innocence of Hattie Le Blanc Cited Ahead of Waltham Hearing
Attorney Nathan A. Tufts asserts the girl’s innocence and promises to offer no evidence at the December 8 hearing in Waltham unless there is a continuance. A police examination reportedly found powder-like stains on her right hand, with experts unsure if they were powder or blood, and authorities note the marks may result from her exit through a window during the fatal Glover incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie le Blanc
Waltham Police
Glover
Waltham
Hattie LeBlanc
Mr. Glover
Glovers’ House
Nathan A. Tufts
Elmore Names Hattie LeBlanc as Glover Slay Suspect
Samuel D. Elmore, counsel for Mrs. Glover, tells a Post reporter he firmly believes Hattie LeBlanc killed Clarence F. Glover. He refuses to disclose details until court appearances and says evidence will clearly prove her guilt. He notes Glover’s fall on the stairs and the revolver question but does not speculate beyond forthcoming testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Elmore
Clarence F. Glover
Post
Waltham
Hattie le Blanc
Hattie LeBlanc
Glover
Mayor Hibbard Opens Re Election Campaign on Beacon Street
Mayor Hibbard formally kicks off his bid for re election and unveils a new Beacon Street headquarters. He forecasts victory over Challenger Storrow predicting a third place for him if Storrow remains in the race. He denies responding to former Election Commissioner Saunders and cites 5000 signatures as legal qualification. City Hall rumors claim city employees are urged to sign the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Beacon Street
Storrow
Saunders
City Hall
Fitzgeralds Attitude Clarified In Boston Mayor Race
Former Mayor John Fitzgerald released a statement denying bias against newspapers and seeking fair treatment in news columns. He notes taxation topics are settled, supports a $16 per thousand rate, and promises to honor entry permits to City Hall after the first Monday in February, contrasting with Mr Storrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ¥. Fitzgerald
Boston
Storrow
Hibbard
City Hall
Tong Leaders Escape Chair
Warry Charles and Joe Guey, once condemned to death for Chinatown murders, have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Draper and the executive council. The pardon action followed a prolonged campaign by friends and the council’s afternoon session after the pardon committee reviewed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warry Charles
Joe Guey
Chinatown
Draper
Executive Council
Charles and
Grey
Child Sets Clothing Afire With Matches
A 4 year old girl, Anna Davariee, daughter of Lewis Davarie of 8 Charleton street Everett, accidentally set her clothing on fire with matches in the yard. She is in serious condition at Whidden Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Davariee
Lewis Davarie
Charleton Street
Everett
Whidden Hospital
In Race to Stay Cummings Denies Withdrawal
Matthew Cummings national president of the A O H denies rumors he will quit the mayoralty race in favor of ex Mayor Fitzgerald. He cites 9000 signatures on his nomination papers and insists he is in to stay despite friends predicting a withdrawal. Fitzgerald says he does not expect Cummings to run against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Cummings
Fitzgerald
Mr. Cummings
Cummings
Polish strike leaves families in woods near Ludlow mills
In Ludlow and Springfield the Polish workers and families displaced by the Ludlow Mills strike endure cold nights in the woods and streets. Officials consider mediation and aid measures as strikers and company factions resist eviction while labor leaders organize relief and food provisions for homeless Poles including women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Polinsky
Noplinski
Wilbraham Line
Ludlow Mills
Frank Fef
Goal
Maurice C. Janisky
Ivan Noplinski
Frank Polinsky
John Manoen
Park Place
Post
Woodlow Associates
Motyka’s Hall
Ludlow
George H. Wrenn
Walter J. Lafrancis
Springfield Central Labor Union
John Hall, Jr
West Springfield
Indian Orchard
Jacob Magaziner
L. M. Slutskin
A Homemade Quinine Hair Tonic Endorsed by Opera Star
An article from the Woman’s Journal promotes a home made quinine tonic to treat dandruff and hair loss. It instructs dissolving quinazone in alcohol and water, rubbing into the scalp, and notes benefits like stopping itching and promoting growth. It also advertises Klein’s Cut Price Drug Stores.
Republican Leaders Battle Over Storrow Indorsement
A city committee debate centers on endorsing Storrow for mayor with ward leaders like Courtenay Guild and Guy Ham backing him. Hibbard backers deny any chance of mayoral recognition while Democratic chair James Donovan advises Storrow, amid fears of a statewide bid against Governor Draper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Storrow
Courtenay Guild
Ward 11
Guy A. Ham
Dorchester
Citizens’ Municipal League
Republican City Committee
Hibbard
Montague
City Committee
League
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Quincy Club
Ward 9
Myrick
Ward 9 Committee
State Committee
Bates
Guild
Draper
Frothingham
Hopedale
Ex-Mayor Fitzgerald Gains Republican Support
Yesterday it emerged that ex-Mayor Fitzgerald could secure backing from several prominent Republicans. Ex-Senator Dudley Bagney of East Boston and ex-Senator Perlie A. Dyar have voiced support, while ex-Representative A. S. P. Weeks backs Fitzgerald against the Citizens' League ticket. The Republican executive committee prepares for an important session tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Dudley Bagney
East
Boston
Perlie A. Dyar
A. S. P. Weeks
Municipal Council
Citizens’ League
Republican Executive Committee
Innes Sends Pledge as Ward 10 and 20 Meet
James J. Storrow returned from New York to address Ward 20 and Ward 10 gatherings at Parker House and Copley Square Hotel. Ferber and a ward committee laid out precincts and pledges, with Storrow promising prudent use of city funds from the $16 tax for payrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Storrow
New York
Back Bay
Parker House
Copley Square
Ward 10
J. Bernard Ferber
United States District Attorney
Charles H. Innes
Ferber
Republican City Committee
Storrow
T. H. Russell
Godfrey Morse
Channing Cox
Cornelius N. Garland
William J. Conlon
Frank E. Newell
Sol Bacharach
Wade Keyes
A. M. Lane
Thomas H. Speirs
Romey Hirshfield
F. W. Hobbs
Leon M. Abbott
Louis R. Chapman
Louis Furry
Mr. Storrow
Charles B. Tnnes
Fire Drives Families From Neponset Home
A blaze at 1 am sent William Ritchie and Dennis Murphy from 110 River Street Neponset. Damages totaled $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ritchie
Dennis Murphy
River Street
Neponset
Daily Fire Record List of city alarms and losses
At 6 44 a m box 449 Needless. At 11 50 a m still alarm 6 Temple Street A J Wallace Loss 200. At 5 5 p m box 603S Tennyson Street Boston Taxi and Motor Co Loss slight. At 5 50 p m box S23 277 Western Avenue Brighton Ellen Callahan Loss slight. At 6 6 p m box 336 Elden Street Dorchester Grass fire. At 6 49 p m box 289 121 Hutchins Street Roxbury Joseph Rabinowitz Loss 250. At 7 21 p m box 54 51 Beach Street Moses Shibley Co Loss 1500. At 8 p m still alarm 207 Hemenway Street Henry Auger Damage 50. At 8 50 p m box 157 260 Bowen Street South Boston Ann Connolly No damage. At 11 54 p m box 26 361 Cambridge Street Thomas E McGee Loss 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins
Roxbury
Joseph Rabinowitz
Beach Street
Moses Shibley & Co
Hemenway Street
Henry Auger
Bowen Street
Boston
Ann Connolly
Cambridge Street
Thomas E. McGee
Also Mentioned on This Page
John D
Bishop Brady
MacFarland
Enos T. Luce
East Cambridge
Higgins
Sargol
Sargel Co
Herald
Binghamton
N. Y
Boston Post
THE
Sargol Company
Binghamton, N. Y
Elmore
le Blanc
Els
Hattie
TONG
New England
Europe
Jordan Marsh Company
Springfeld
D. B. Hahninstra
Sanderson
State Board of Arbitration
State Board
Woman’s Journal
Klein
Postum
Wellville
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Hattle Creek, Mich
Innes
Daily Fire Record
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!