Pardon petition for Mantir and Delorey moves toward Gov Foss
A Cambridge murder case from 1909 resurfaces as a pardon petition to Governor Eugene N Foss. Henry A Delorey and supporters claim innocence for James Mantir and Peter Delorey, citing unreliable testimony, coerced confession under police pressure, and a miscarriage of justice. The letter urges review and offers to present new witnesses and data to prove innocence.
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Foss
James Mantir
Peter Delorey
Annie Mullins
Cambridge
Delorey
D. T. Timagenis
Mantir
Back Bay
Man
Ernest ST. Jackson
Draper Street
Dorchester
Jackson
Mantir Ang Delorey
H. H. Winslow
Henry A. Dolorey
Peter
Mass
Eugene N. Foss
State House
Boston
Arlington
Henry A. Delorey
Peter C. Delorey
Eliza
Elizabeth
Mabel
Sarah
Gertrude
Leonell
Police Chief Entwistle Resigns in Portsmouth
Police chief Thomas Entwistle quits with Deputy Marshal Michael Hurley urged as successor following Portsmouth crusade led by Mayor Daniel W. Badger and citizen committee. Earlier police commissioner John Dimick also resigned amid crackdown on notorious houses and related arrests and convictions.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Thomas Entwistle
Michael Hurley
Entwistle
John E. Dimick
Daniel W. Badger
Commonwealth Ave Widening Plan Submitted to Council
The Board of Park Commissioners submitted plans to widen and straighten Commonwealth avenue between Charlesgate East and West. Mayor Fitzgerald urged an $85,000 appropriation. a boat haven on the Charles River may raise costs by about the same amount. The council is considering the proposal.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Charlesgate East
Charlesgate West
Board of Park Commissioners
Fitzgerald
Back Bay Fens
Park Commissioners
Charles River
Park Commission
Fat Man's Club Initiates Tons at Boston Meeting
Boston Fat Man's Club held a large feast at the Revere House last night after which about a ton of members were initiated. Nine men joined, including W. J. Wilbaney H. W. Fain J. P. Leavitt L. T. Frazier J. C. Keeley A. H. Walker A. N. W. Smith N. M. Finlay and J. H. Naylor, their combined weight listed at 2270 pounds.
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Boston
U. S
Revere House
W. J. Wilbaney
H. W. Fain
J. P. Leavitt
L. T. Frazier
J. C. Keeley
A. H. Walker
A. N. W. Smith
N. M. Finlay
J. H. Naylor
Patrolman Saves Wakefield Station From Fire
Patrolman James McFadden on night duty at Wakefield police station inside Town Hall discovered waste paper burning in the basement and quickly extinguished it, saving the building from damage.
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James McFadden
Wakefield
Town Hall
Mary Garden Shines In Thais In Boston Return
Mary Garden excels in Thais thrilling Boston audience, delivering transcendent eloquence in the desert scene and final Saintly portrayal. Marcoux matches her, with de Potter Swartz Manley and Strong contributing strong supporting roles and an able orchestral performance.
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Mary Garden
Boston
Massenet
Ancient
Alexandria
Miss Garden
Desert Oasis
Heaven
Mr. Marcoux
Athanael
Maurice
Thompson Recital Delights at Jordan Mall Evening
Miss Edith Thompson, pianist, played yesterday afternoon in Jordan Mall. Her program included Mozart Franck Schumann Chopin and Liszt with authority and insight. Franck fugue and Schumann pieces showed sympathetic reading. Chopin nocturne and etude dazzled, while the finale had blurred pedal but dark color and drama overall.
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Edith Thompson
Jordan Mall
Mozart
Franck
Schumann
Chopin
Liszt
Miss Thompson
Thompson
HYOMEI Catarrh Remedy Complete Outfit Ad
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Adamson
APRA
Washington, Summer & Hawley Sts
Spugs
The
Society For the Promotion of Useful Giving
Spug
Santa Claus
Cay
Spug Society For the Prevention
Commonwealth Ave
New England
Jordan Marsh Company
FAT Man’s Club
Red Cross
Washington Street
Mall
Ettelson
Bette WwsSson
Tremont Street
Eliot
Landers
Howors
Cawcross Sonelervs
Franklin St
Ward
Joseph Martin
Montreal
Almy
Alex Freid
Moses Silverstein
Gertrude Hoffman
Touraine
Charlestown
Bears
New York
Centaur Company
New York City
Park
Tremont St. Scollay Square
Financiette
Copenhagen
Auwa
Gray
Depen Nan
Thurs
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
W. L.douglas
Douglas
Brockton, Mass
Washington St
Essex St
Summer St
Lincoln St
Court Street
Howard Street
Hanover Street
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