Deluxe book swindle spreads across states and Europe
Federal inspectors disclose a wide deluxe book scam led by a woman known as the Countess and linked to figures including J Pierpont Morgan. Victims include Frederick G Carnachan and Mary Alice Watts of Manchester. Arrests proceed in Manchester and New York as authorities pursue grand jury action.
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Frederick G. Carnachan
Harvard
George M. Fisher
Wilson
New York
United States
Belgium
J. Pierpont Morgan
King Edward
Moody Currier
New Hampshire
Manchester
Barber
Federal Grand Jury
Deluxe
Currier
Watts
G. Byron Chandler
Amoskeag National Bank
F. M. Hoyt
Daniels
Dunton
Joseph Dennison
Waite
Jacobson Murder Trial Reveals Family Strife and Autopsy Details
The Jacobson murder case in New Sweden Me centers on an autopsy performed at night with Dr Lagerson and Dr Boone testifying. Family members including Mrs Jacobson and Rev. Emelius faced questions as prosecutors allege motives and suspicious actions after the death. Witnesses describe blood on clothing and two chest wounds, while Emelius is noted not to be an Augustana graduate.
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Dr. Lagerson
New Sweden
Boone
Lagerson
R.W. Shaw
Jacobson
Shaw
Perley C. Brown
Emelius
Brown
Hellstrom
Edgar
Eric Oleson
Belle Jacobson
Papa
Pleson
Rom Jacobson
Edgar’ Jacobson
College Today
Charles N. Emelius
Houston
Augustana College
Harvard University
Andreen
Augustana
Lutheran Church
Sold Out to Raymond The greatest stock of Overcoats shipped
A bold retailer proclaims a vast shipment of men s overcoats to Boston with the claim of the greatest stock ever sent to the city. The notice markets Raymond as the buyer and highlights the ready supply for the season.
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Raymond
Boston
December Heat Record Anew As Boston Sees Warm Day
The city logged 69 degrees yesterday at 2 30 pm the warmest December day on record. previously 60 in 1884 was the nearest. Forecaster Smith says temperatures will stay below 45 today giving Boston’s belated winter hopefuls a chance to bundle up.
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Boston
Mercury
Smith
Warm Winter Day Draws Crowd to Common and Zoo
A bright sun and warm southwest wind brought out many sights on a mild winter day. Women with babies shopped on the Common while animals at Franklin Park Zoo lounged in the sun. Forecasters warn that cold weather may follow with frozen water pipes in days.
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Washington Street
Franklin Park Zoo
Sahara Desert
Preacher college head says accused ex pastor never graduated
Rock Island reports President Gustave Andreen of Augustana College states the accused ex pastor did not graduate from Augustana and was not ordained as a minister. The remarks address the legitimacy of the cleric amid ongoing scrutiny.
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Augustana
Rock Island, Ill
Gustave Andreen
Newcomers Shine in Boston Opera House La Boheme
La Boheme at the Boston Opera House featured Lucrezia Bori as Mimi with Edmond Clement Rodolfo and newcomers Rossi and Marti in supporting roles. Critic praises fresh young energy, effective acting, and Moranzoni’s animated conducting. Tonight Thais and Tosca scheduled with principal performers noted.
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Sacchetti, Dereyne
Blanchart
Wilson Begins Work On Message To New Jersey Legislature
President elect Woodrow Wilson in Bermuda begins final stage of vacation by drafting his message to the New Jersey Legislature. He ends social engagements and plans steady work until departure for home.
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Wilson
Hamilton
Bermuda
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Boy Hurt When Axe Strikes Unexploded Cartridge
James McCarthy a 9 year old of 3 Hunting Street Cambridge received a bullet wound to the index finger of his right hand yesterday after striking an unexploded cartridge in a log with an axe while splitting wood.
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James McCarthy
Hunting Street
Cambridge
Overcoats at Half Retail Prices at Harrison Co
Harrison Co offers thousands of overcoats at seven dollars and seventy five cents to seven dollars and fifty cents. Finest imported Shetland and Scotch heathers with belted backs rich silk yokes and plaid backs featured. Located at 662 672 Washington street corner Beach opposite Gaiety Theatre.
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Harrison Co
Washington Street
Corner Beach
Gaiety Theatre
Taft and Cleveland daughters sell programs at Titanic memorial benefit
Miss Helen Taft daughter of the President and Miss Esther Cleveland daughter of a former President helped raise funds by selling theatre programs at a charity performance in New York. They sold to society leaders and achieved notable success as salesladies during the event.
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New York
United States
Helen Taft
Esther Cleveland
Signature Claim for One Day Cold Cure
An old satirical medical ad touts E. W. Grove and a product named Bromo Quinine as a universal cure. It proclaims it cures a cold in one day and grip in two days for 25 cents, indicating a laxative use in the preparation.
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E. W. Grove
Carnegie and Allies Dine at 11th Meeting
Seventy five Carnegie associates gathered for the 11th annual Carnegie Veteran Association meeting at Andrew Carnegie's Fifth Avenue home in New York. Carnegie was elected president for the coming year with Charles M. Schwab as vice president and Charles I. Taylor as secretary. A banquet followed the brief business session with remarks by Carnegie Schwab Corey Erickson Reed McLeod Dinkey and Pope.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Veteran Association
Fifth Avenue
Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
Charles I. Taylor
Mr. Schwab
W. BE. Corey
W. B. Erickson
J. H. Reed
John McLeod
A. C. Dinkey
H. P. Pope
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Washington
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Pablo
OUR Men’s Suit Department
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House OF Solomon
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Musetta
Bob
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White House
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