Probe into death of prisoner sparks inquiry in Medford
The death of James J. Hanning after seven hours in Charlestown police custody follows a sudden transfer to Haymarket Hospital. Hanning’s wife will demand an investigation into the circumstances of his arrest at Sullivan Square. In London, Lloyd George’s Commons speech is anticipated as a major wartime address.
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Great Britain
Commons
Heavy losses as Russian sunk. 17 muleteers dead
News from Newport News and London reports 17 American muleteers killed when the British horse transport ship Russian was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on December 14. A total of 91 Americans aboard included 68 white cattlemen and 22 African Americans plus a veterinary surgeon.
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Newport News
Three Hurt In Trolley Car Upset At Fitchburg
An electric trolley car with eight riders plunged off the South street hill and toppled near a deep gully injuring three people. The incident occurred late tonight as the car jumped a curve and crossed the street.
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Fitchburg
Car crash Near Leominster Leaves Several Injured
A streetcar bound from Leominster to the city over Leominster & Fitchburg Street Railway tracks ran out of control on a downhill curve. It struck lumber piles and toppled near a ravine, severely injuring Miss Hilda Slipola, Miss Lunt, and Miss Lillian Brown of Leominster. others sustained minor injuries while remaining passengers escaped.
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Lunt
Lillian Brown
Leominster
Leominster & Fitchburg Street Railway Company
Boy Scout Thwarts Fire With Snow in Town Barracks
A fire in the Allied Bazaar trenches behind Mechanics' building was stopped by Boy Scout William Rundlett of Watertown who hurled snow on live coals after a tin pail spilled. Fire ended before authorities arrived.
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Mechanics
William Rundlett
Watertown
Former Clara Ward Is Dead
Princess Chi May is dead in Padua Italy. Clara Ward daughter of Eber H Ward Detroit shipbuilder rose to fame for escaades. American consul verified death after State Department request. Cassalota was her last husband and no will known. Her liaison with violinist Rigo sparked sensational headlines years ago.
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Padua
Italy
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Detroit
State Department
Calvin Fontress
Lyon, Gary & Co
Hanning Arrested For Drunkenness Then Dies in Station Cell
Hanning was arrested at 9 on drunkenness by Special Officer Alexander MacDonald of the Elevated. His wife says he never drank and left home sober at 6 30. He was found unconscious in a station cell at 4 30 and died in an ambulance. The body awaits autopsy at North Grove street morgue. This marks a second prison death at Charlestown station in recent weeks.
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Charlestown
Dredge McMartin Likely Becomes Total Loss Near Rocky Beach
The 1400 ton dredge McMartin, breaking from its mooring in Saturday’s gale, drifted to Rocky Beach at North Lubec and sustained a broken stern post and other damage. Owned in Montreal, the vessel appears headed for total loss.
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Eastport
North Lubec
Montreal
Prime Minister to outline policy in reply to peace note
The prime minister will respond to the German peace note and lay out the new national government's policy. The ministry aims to carry on the war with vigor to a successful end. Balfour departs for three weeks vacation, with Lord Robert Cecil and Baron Hardinge handling foreign affairs during his absence. Continued on Page 2-Sixth Column.
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Foreign Office
Lord Robert Cecil
Baron Hardinge
No License Service at the Tabernacle
Billy Sunday preached his sermon on booze at a special no license service in the Tabernacle. Attendance and collection figures are incomplete. a Trail hitters line shows 436.
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Tabernacle
Billy Sunday
Mrs Lindsey Goes to New York to Sign Movie Contract
Mrs Henry Brevoort Lindsey wife of Judge Ben Lindsey heads to New York to sign a contract to enter film acting. Scenarios written by the judge and collaborators Will Brasy Brady producing. The pair will stay in Chicago and New York and attend a December 27 dinner hosted by Miss Anne Morgan.
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Ben Lindsey
New York
Harriet Ford
Harvey O’higgins
William A. Brady
British transport ship Russian sunk in Mediterranean
The empty west bound British horse transport ship Russian was sunk by a submarine on the 14th in the Mediterranean. Eleven crew members died including the chief, first and second officers. Seventeen American muleteers were killed. Their names have been communicated to the American consul.
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Mediterranean
Transport Russian sails toward Alexandria bound for return
The transport Russian likely refers to the British steamer of that name departing Newport News on November 16 for Alexandria Egypt. She carries a net tonnage of 5763 and would be due back soon.
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Newport News
Alexandria
Egypt
Sunday Attacks Liquor Interests Before 12000 in Boston Tabernacle
Evangelist Billy Sunday closed his Boston campaign with a fiery talk before about 12 000 at the Tabernacle. He condemned liquor men and the yes-advertisements, assailed signers and named Francis R. Bangs and the Trades Union Liberty League. He called the Detroit and Baltimore license ad a subtle half lie and explained his point.
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Boston
Tabernacle
Francis R. Bangs
Boston Real Estate Exchange
Trades Union Liberty League
Detroit
Baltimore
Charge Against Francis Bangs Appears in Real Estate Ad
A report cites Francis R. Bangs of the Boston Real Estate Exchange with its signature at the end of a license advertisement run in the papers Saturday. The item notes Bangs as the advertiser and calls the ad a license notice.
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Francis R. Bangs
Boston Real Estate Exchange
President and Mrs Wilson Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary
Washington reports the President and Mrs Wilson marked their first wedding anniversary with a motor ride a family dinner and a visit to the cinema They are noted as avid theatergoers but this was their first trip to the movies They viewed a feature presented by Annette Kellermann
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Washington
Wilson
Annette Kellermann
What to Look for in Today's Election
The city votes on a liquor license with a major anti-saloon campaign led by Billy Sunday. Key races include G G A candidates Ford Montague and O Keefe versus Curley candidates Cassidy Watson and McDonald. School committee race features Abrahams Sullivan Corcoran and Keenan. Polls expect license to win despite dry vs wet contention and large campaign activity.
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Montague
O’keefe
Curley
Cassidy
Watson
McDonald
Billy Sunday
City spends record sums never seen before
The city has allocated an unprecedented amount of funds, marking the largest expenditure in its history. Officials emphasized the scale and potential impact on services and infrastructure, amid public interest and scrutiny.
Henry Frick and Minnie Fiske Anniversary Notes
Anniversaries compiled include Henry C. Frick born 1849 and Minnie Maddern Fiske born 1865 with brief notes on their notable careers and origins. The item presents two commemorations from the period.
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Henry C. Frick
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Boston Area Weather Forecast Update
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for snow on Tuesday with fresh to high north easterly winds. Tuesday night and Wednesday turn fair and colder with colder conditions persisting through Wednesday.
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