Bitter courtroom clash closes Gillette murder trial day
In Herkimer New York the Gillette case ends a dramatic day with sharp exchanges as District Attorney Ward and Senator A M Mills accuse each other of bias and graft. Mills claims Grace Brown killed herself at Big Moose Lake to protect Gillette. Ward vows a full charge to the jury tomorrow.
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Herkimer
N. Y
Herkimer County
Gillette
Devendorf
Ward
A. M. Mills
Chester E. Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Lills
Senator Mills
United Powers
Sheriff's Department
Mills
Young bandits attempt restaurant robbery in Boston area
Police arrest two youths claiming to be Daniel Gallagher of Allston West Ind and Louis Cronin of Cambridge after they try to rob the Macomber Company restaurant at 173 Court Street at 1 A.M. One man wrestled Gallagher while others held customers and waiters. Officers subdued the pair after a brief altercation at Joy Street.
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Daniel Gallagher
Allston Street
West Ind
Louis Cronin
Cambridge
Station 3
Macomber Company
Court Street
Gallagher
Joy Street
Mrs Guild’s Health Improves Before Operation
Charles F. Gettemy said Governor Guild’s wife is recovering from grippe and preparing for the planned appendicitis operation. Doctors expect a convalescent period of several weeks and reassure no cause for alarm about her condition.
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Charles F. Gettemy
Governor Guild
Young Tells of Strike Tactics in Shea Trial
Chicago December testimony shows Albert Young, former Teamsters president, describing picket duty and an incident near the Washington street tunnel. He recalls seeing a driver struck and later striking the assailant himself, while noting Shea demanded better efforts or payroll removals. Young admits pleading guilty and expecting prison.
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Chicago
Albert Young
Teamsters’ Union
United Teamsters of America
Cornelius P. Shea
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Young
Washington Street Tunnel
Jerry McCarthy
Truck Drivers’ Union
Franklin MacVeagh & Co
Shea
State Penitentiary
Bill Strikes Death Blow at Stock Brokers
Washington December 3 A bill introduced by Representative Macon of Arkansas would forbid dealing in futures of farm products including cotton grain and livestock, effectively striking a death blow at stockbrokers.
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Bill
Washington
Macon
Arkansas
President Attacked in Congress Over Discharge of Colored Troops
The opening of Congress features a coordinated attack on President Roosevelt for discharging the colored companies of the Twenty-fifth Regiment amid alleged disorders. Republicans lead the criticism, and the move provokes broad national backlash from both within and outside the Black community as a major political fight unfolds.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Foraker Addresses Constitutional Power and Felony Conviction
Senator Foraker spoke on the resolution noting it speaks for itself and he will not discuss it. He frames the issue as one of constitutional power versus rights and says further record review may reveal questions on convicting a person of felony by order and on whether sentence and punishment can follow by order.
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Foraker
Mercury Drops Toward Zero Dark Night Cold Row
A sharp late night fall in temperatures brought the city to ten degrees above zero by midnight as winds and icy sidewalks caused slips and frozen pipes. Tenement districts faced severe hardship, with children especially affected and forecasts warning of a possible record cold today.
Forecast for New England Turns Fair Cold then Warmer
Fair and cold Tuesday in New England. Wednesday will be fair and warmer with diminishing northwest winds. Boston and vicinity follow the same pattern with fair skies and cooler Tuesday and milder conditions by Wednesday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Temperature Reading At Thompson's Spa Highlighted
An old unit thermometer at Thompson's Spa on Washington street logged yesterday's rates. Readings show 20 33 34 29 10 for the indicated hours with a noted 1906 reference.
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Thompson’s Spa
Washington Street
100000 Japanese to Invade Hawaii Prediction
Honolulu reports rising rumors that Japanese arrivals and passport holders could be selected for military roles and intend to seize Hawaii. Saler Fraser representative KF Yicsuma notes Shibata in port and claims at least 100000 Japanese in Japan ready to sail.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
KF. Y. Icsuma
Saler & Fraser
Yokohama
Shibata
Japan
Hawaii
Four Endorsed for Aldermanic Board in Draper Race
Four candidates Bangs Bell Clark and Finigan are endorsed for the aldermanic board, while Draper and Cauley face rejection in the local election contest. The endorsement signals support for reform and the running slate in the municipal race.
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Bangs
Bell
Clark
Finigan
Aldermanic Board
Candidates Endorsed and Dismissed by Good Government Association
The Good Government Association released its aldermanic candidate book showing four endorsements, three Republicans and one Democrat, among 45 candidates. It also notes the non endorsement of four last year’s picks and includes critical details on several contenders including Scannell, Leary, Whelton, Berwin, Baldwin, and Finigan.
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Good Government Association
Bell
Bangs
Clark
Fred A. Finigan
Jamaica Plain
Finigan
Cauley
Hennessey
Kneeland
Draper
Berwin
New Orleans
Hero seaman drowns saving crewmate off Barnegat
Captain Pierce reports John Rosperson of the Henry S Little died while diving after Emil Olsen who slipped from the rigging as the schooner battled a southwest gale twenty miles off Barnegat. The boat failed to reach them before both men vanished.
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Vineyard Haven
Captain Pierce
Henry S. Little
John Rosperson
Norway
Emil Olsen
Barnegat
Bath
Philadelphia
Portland
Olsen
Rasperson
Albert Cutler wins American 18-2 billiard title in New York
Albert G. Cutler of Boston defeats Harry Cline of Philadelphia 400 to 230 in the deciding game to capture the American 18-2 championship. Cutler averages 13 10 30 per inning while Cline musters 7 21 30.
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Albert Cutler
New York
Albert G. Cutler
Boston
Harry Cline
Philadelphia
Cutler
Gray Co sale sparks chatter in Boston and Hanover
Boston and Hanover communities buzz over a Gray Co overcoat sale. The event draws shoppers and local talk as discounts lure residents.
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Gray Co
Boston
Htata
Hanover
Lawson Reacquires Dare Devil to Prove Greatest Trotting Stallion
Mr. Lawson repurchased the horse Dare Devil after a $9700 sale price and pledges to prove the stallion is the best trotter. He plans to present Dare Devil to a government breeding station or send him to Kentucky, defending the horse against critics who question his merit and noting Hamlin’s prior valuation.
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Mr. Lawson
Dare Devil
Dreamwold
New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Old Axworthy
Dreamwold Stock Farm
Kentucky
America
Hamlin
Overcoats at 12.90 Dollars in Washington and Hanover Sale
Sale notice lists coats priced at 12.90 dollars for items from Washington and Hanover. It notes a promotion offering 390.00 value and highlights the available stock.
Governor Refuses Pardon for Frye in Major Batch
Governor Guild yesterday refused a pardon for Nathan A. Frye former paying teller of the Water town Savings Bank now serving four years for embezzlement. He sent the refusal letter to Mrs Alice H Frye his wife in reply to her plea for her husband's release. The pardon applications numbered 25 the largest single day batch since his inauguration.
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Governor Guild
Nathan A. Frye
Watertown Savings Bank
Alice H. Frye
Governor reviews Frye case amid bank scandal past
Governor Guild spent November reexamining the Frye case that stirred Watertown two years ago when Frye, a trusted local figure, admitted taking 11700 and falsifying bank accounts. Mrs Frye supported him during trial and for six months has sought to overturn the four to seven year sentence. A month ago she filed a formal pardon request.
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Guild
Frye
Watertown
Wife and 3 Tots Bereft in Watertown Mystery
Mrs Grace Dean York waits for her husband Harry J York who vanished three weeks ago leaving three small children in distress. York a bookkeeper at New England Beef Co Boston was born and educated in Watertown and once famed athlete at Watertown High School.
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Watertown
Harry J. York
Grace Dean
Cambridge
York
New England Beef Company
North Market Street
Boston
Watertown High
The Big Overcoat Sale at F. Gray Co.
Special today at F Gray Co Washington and Hanover 100 long heavy overcoats offered at 5.90 down from 12.00. Local shoppers urged to visit the store for the limited sale.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Washington
Two Republicans Endorse Re-Election For Civic Leadership
Francis R. Bangs earns praise for sound finance and steady service as he supported Doyle’s streets appointment. Tilton S. Bell is lauded for fighting for honesty and better government, with a call for re-election to continue minority advocacy for civic decency.
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Francis R. Bangs
Doyle
Tilton S. Bell
Common Council
Political endorsements for Louis M. Clark and Frederick A. Finigan
The piece opines for Louis M. Clark as a Republican with integrity and a strong public service record. It endorses Frederick A. Finigan, a Democrat, praising his independence and capability and recommends his election.
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Louis M. Clark
Overcoats Discounted By F Gray Co Washington Mapover
Sale notice from F Gray Co. detailing stockings of overcoats at $9.90 and marked down prices to $20.00. Located at Washington and Mapover with emphasis on bargain prices for winter outerwear.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Mapover
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AXO
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Leonard & CO
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Boston Common
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Oxford
Teamsters
Mercury
Wash
Necco Sweets
QR Perros
Gale
Br England Confectionery CO
Necco
G. A
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