Expose claims by Luke on Knowles and conflicted witness accounts
Joseph Knowles accuses Thomas Luke of pressuring him into a contract for moving pictures and of fabricating tales from Boston to Megantic. Knowles disputes Luke’s versions, asserts Luke’s commercial greed, and notes six Boston witnesses saw Luke with papers and attempts to control Knowles’ business. He denies all prior encounters and demands fair face-to-face confrontation.
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Tommy
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Luke
Uke
Joe
Boston
Tommy Luke
Joe Knowles
Regin Posner
Knowles
Poincare Visit Proposed for Wilson Exchange
Paris reports that a possible exchange of visits between President Poincare and President Wilson has been discussed. The Matin notes doubts about whether the U S constitution would permit a Wilson return visit, but adds public enthusiasm would be strong and would boost U S France relations.
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Poincare
Wilson
Matin
M. Poincare
Stephen Pichon
United States
Mafin
France
Luke Attacks Knowles Story Sparks Boston Newspaper Clash
The Post rebukes Thomas A. Luke for disloyal conduct and falsehoods in his tale about Knowles. Luke allegedly pressed for managerial control and a share of royalties, while Maguire Waitt and others are praised for honesty. Knowles counters by detailing Luke’s alleged fraud and demands.
Luke Discharged Over Drunkenness In Boston Post Column
Thomas A. Luke, a former Boston Post photographer and head of the photo department, recalls his discharge for drunkenness after years of service. He claims no discharge occurred, seeks reemployment, and warns editors he will discredit the Knowles story if not rehired. The piece defends Luke against alleged lies by Howard F. Brock, Boston Post city editor.
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the Post
Brock
Luke
Knowles
Mr. Knowles
Maine
Boston
Thomas A. Luke
Thomas A. Tuke
New York
Boston Poat
Boston Post
Snake
Post
Joseph Knowles
Ford
Farmington
Demming’s Hat Affair Ties Luke and Ford Photographers
Aliie W. Demming, guide, swore a peace affidavit detailing approaches by Thomas Luke and William Dougherty, reporters for Bert Ford’s papers. Luke urged Demming to shift sides over the Knowles story and to exploit the Boston Post, Dougherty pressed secrecy and money incentives, implying a political media manipulation.
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Ford
Knowles
Deming
William L. Dougherty
Castro in Germany as Friends Say He Recovered
Intimate friends in Tenerife Canary Islands report former Venezuelan president Cipriano Castro has reached Germany. They claim his health is perfectly restored and that he is preparing to address his partisans in Venezuela with a proclamation.
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Canary Islands
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Castro
Germany
South American
Allen denies Knowles controversy claims in first statement
Fred R. Allen of Farmington Maine who supplied Knowles messages to the press camp says Luke's statements are untrue. He recounts travel details and denies guiding a Washington party, calling Luke's account a fake and noting this is his only newspaper statement.
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Luke
Joe Knowles
Ford
Treenont Temple
Ile
Fred R. Allen
Farmington
Joseph Knowles
Mr. Knowles
Allen
Knowles
King and
Bartlett
Washington
P. S
Maine woods trip with Knowles series yields no glimpse of artist
Edwin J. Maguire recounts the September expedition with Thomas A. Luke to Maine backcountry camps and Bear Mountain. They travel via King and Bartlett camps, Bean camp, Redmond, and press camps near Spencer Lake. Neither Maguire nor Luke saw Knowles during the wilderness journey.
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Edwin J. Maguire
Luke
Maine Woods
Joe Knowles
Boston Daily Post
Thomas A. Luke
Post
King and Bartlett
Bear Mountain
Lake Spencer
Knowles
Bean
Mr. Bean
Spencer Lake
Trapper Redmond
Redmond
Mr. Luke
Mr. Allen
King and
Bartlett
Eustis
Bigelow
Boston
Knowles Press
Wilds
Taft Opposes Compulsory Arbitration for Labor Disputes
Former President William Howard Taft told Yale listeners that compulsory arbitration has failed in labor disputes and urged a tribunal to investigate and report, with decisions referred to public opinion for strikes. He spoke as John Wesley Still of the International Peace Forum discussed Industrial Peace.
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New Haven
William Howard Taft
Taft
John Wesley Still
International Peace Forum
Yale
Publi
Old theory and railroad spie influence in workmen's fault
The speaker recalls an era when juries awarded between 15000 and 20000 to men with “railroad spines” after trials. He notes workers compensation bills failed due to many Congressmen and Senators who benefited from railroad spie legislation opposing the measure.
Knife speeds parting guest at Watertown boarding house
Elia Ohannesian moved from his Watertown boarding house at 25 Elton avenue and was stabbed in the arm by landlord Vogos Voghosian during the removal of goods. Voghosian was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after a confrontation at the residence. Ohannesian received medical treatment and then left for another boarding place.
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Elia Ohannesian
Vogos Voghosian
Elton Avenue
Watertown
Ohannesian
Voghosian
Say Canada to Put Up Bars on Immigrants
A Times dispatch from Tokyo says Canada will ban all immigration to British Columbia for three months. The report notes there will be no discrimination against Orientals, and Japan cannot object to the policy.
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Canada
London
the Times
Tokio
British Columbia
Japan
Woolen Coats sale by R H Stearns and Company
Wool Plush and Fancy Woolen Cloth Coats offered in sport street and utility styles. Regular prices ranged from 20 to 35 dollars, now reduced. Lot 2 features 12 coats of Wool Plush Cheviot Chinchil la and Wool Duvelyn cloth in multiple colors with three imported original models, originally 25 to 55 dollars, now 18 dollars.
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