Two Men Arrested in $5,000 Auto Theft Case
Boston police seized Walter O Stiles 26 of 36 Worcester Street and John M Kalner 24 of 104 Belvidere Street after arrests in the $5,000 theft of a car from James C Neeley of Swampscott on Sept 15. The vehicle was found hidden in a North Woburn barn with a barn wall removed to allow entry. Robert Ferris of Somerville has already been arrested for the theft and was turned over to Swampscott police.
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Boy Shoots Brother in Forest Near Home
In Rutland Vermont a 13 year old boy named George Armstrong urged his nine year old brother Harry to aim at his head during play with a shotgun in the woodshed. Harry pulled the trigger and killed George. neither boy knew the gun was loaded.
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Mayor Curley Rifts With Mayor in Looming Fight
City political circles warn of a near break between Roxbury Congressman Curley and Mayor Fitzgerald as Camp Curley battles for mayoral leadership. Curley allies accuse the Mayor of blocking his bid while the Mayor denies plans to run again, signaling potential conflict shaping the year ahead.
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Harvard to Build New Freshman Dormitories
A Harvard Graduate Magazine report notes new freshman dormitories will begin within two months on the river bank east of the Edison plant, totaling about 475 beds in three brick fireproof halls with Standish Hall named for Mrs. Russell Sage’s gift.
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Mayor vows overtime pay as anti overtime ordinance stalls
Mayor Fitzgerald declares city workers will receive overtime pay while he remains mayor, despite Finance Commission and City Council opposition to an anti overtime ordinance. He notes final city control rests with him, effectively ending the proposal for now.
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R. H. White Opens Large Lunchrooms for Women Staff
The R H White Company unveils on the top floor a 10000 square foot lunchroom recreation and library complex for female employees. It features food lockers for self‑bring lunches, sanitary design, and a lounge with magazines and books. Completion cost is not less than 25000 dollars.
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Woman Slayer Freed by Unwritten Law in Dallas
Mrs Minnie La Duque was acquitted of murdering her husband W A La Duque. She testified the act was justified by unwritten law after his alleged infidelity. The acquittal was delivered today in Dallas, Texas, with the jury accepting the self defense argument based on domestic custom.
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Hamilton named adjutant general of New York
Governor elect Sulzer announces the selection of Major Henry D. Hamilton to succeed General William Verbeck as adjutant general of New York. The decision was disclosed in Washington on December 6.
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Marshall urges family Bible teaching over Sunday schools
Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana told the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America delegates in Chicago that family instruction in religion has faded while Sunday schools alone guide children through the scriptures. He linked lack of parental input to irreligion and misbehavior, stressing youth groups' role in Christian unity. The crowded session heard a forceful address on the duty of families.
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Thomas R. Marshall
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Navy officer transfers detailed in Washington dispatch
Captain H. P. Jones is detached from command of the Rhode Island and named commandant of the Washington navy yard and superintendent of the naval gun factory. Rear Admiral F. E. Beatty will become Atlantic fleet division commander January 1. Captain F. H. Bennett moves from South Dakota to waiting orders. Commander J. W. Oman leaves Maine to take command of the Boston navy yard. Captain C. B. Morgan is reassigned from Missouri to command the Maine.
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Banker Outlines Needed Banking Reform And Central Bank
A banker argues for a lean government with lower revenue while pressing for a modern banking law and a central bank to keep government funds, aid local banks, reduce panics, and keep money in productive use. He cautions against excess public spending and favors compromise tariffs to boost prosperity.
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United States
Wilson
Greece signs armistice as Balkan war ends
London dispatch confirms Greece named delegates to the peace conference while reports from Constantinople say Greece has signed an armistice. Guns silenced on the Aegean and Balkan fighting appears over, with Serb claims likely to be submitted to the powers.
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