Secret Room Saga in Monticello DA Office
In Monticello New York a three year hidden arrangement comes to light after former district attorney Melvin H. Couch dies at 65. Adelaide E. Brance, now 40, lived in a sealed room in his office for years and never left in public view. she cared for him and severed ties with others, while her past and current life remain largely unknown.
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Monticello
N. Y
Melvin H. Couch
Adelaide E. Brance
Couch
Post Santa awaits final two days for hopeful children
The article urges last chance to answer hundreds of young hopefuls as Post Santa aims to spread happiness. Families near Boston face anxious mothers and children praying for gifts, while some fathers are out of work or faced with illness or death, affecting gift hopes.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Boston
Holiday to Save Banks in Mexico City Decree
A presidential decree declares every day through year end a legal holiday to curb bank runs in Mexico City. The Bank of London and Mexico opened its doors but did not pay deposits after the decree.
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Mexico City
Bank of London
Mexico
Explosion Kills One and Injures Two at Viscol Plant
An explosion at the Viscol Company East Cambridge factory around 5 pm killed Martin Flanigan instantly. His brother Patrick Winnigan and Edward Nester suffered fatal burns and remained hospitalized with critical injuries. The blast caused panic as workers fled and doors failed to contain the blaze. Reverend Dennis W. Brown administered last rites to the injured men.
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East Cambridge
Viscol Company
Martin Flanigan
Durham Street
Somerville
Patrick Winnigan
Martin
Prescott Street
Cambridge Relief Hospital
Edward Nester
Russell Street
Charlestown
Dennis W. Brown
St. Mary’s Church
Cambridge
Children in Danger from Fire at Geneva Avenue Home
Two children under 13 were left home with three others under 6 while their mother shopped. A blaze at 491 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, likely started by rats and matches, forced all to flee as smoke filled a large clothes closet. Edward Gately alerted police and helped summon aid. mother Bridget Gately was away.
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Geneva Avenue
Dorchester
Bridget Gately
John
Edward Gately
Santa Claus
Edward
P. J. McNealey
Fresno Dan Hides In Disguise Returns For Christmas
Fresno Dan, chief heir to the Russell estate, comes to Melrose for Christmas in disguise to avoid women and a likely $350 000 bequest. A Post reporter spots him, but he refuses to talk, saying he has not yet received the money and hopes for a peaceful holiday.
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Fresno
Dan
Russell
Melrose
Post
Fresno Dan
Williams Confirmed as Ministers to Greece and Belgium
The Senate confirmed George Fred Williams of Massachusetts as minister to Greece and Brand Whitlock of Ohio as minister to Belgium in a brief executive session. Henry M. Pindell’s nomination as ambassador to Russia remained under committee review. A large batch of Wilson appointments was approved as the new session opened.
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Senate
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Greece
Brand Whitlock
Ohio
Belgium
Whitlock
Henry M. Pindell
Russia
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
No Tango Dancing for Beauty Maid
New York December 22 The proclaimed prettiest girl in Wellesley Miss Maude O Minehan declines tango and turkey trot at her home after Christmas shopping She dismisses suffragettes and chocolate munching matinee girls questions the value of taxpaying voters She notes painting and writing as interests and hints at teaching as a career Clara Pellman credits Minehan with many talents including swimming riding fencing and more making her a versatile local figure
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New York
Wellesley
Maude O. Minehan
West One Hundred and Twenty-first Street
Nyack
New Sunset Limited Schedule Cuts Travel Time
The Sunset Limited will run daily via Washington Sunset Route with no extra fare. A new tourist car service will operate from November 14 to November 20, delivering faster trips. Stations listed include 12 Milk and 332 Washington streets.
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Washington-Sunset
Washington Sts
Adul
President to sign currency bill after Senate action
The House passed the conference report on the administration currency bill by 298 to 60 and sent it to the Senate after a long debate. The Senate planned to vote by tomorrow afternoon and expected the bill to reach President Wilson for signature soon, with broad Republican and some Democratic support in the final tally. Spectators and prominent figures filled the galleries during the three hour session.
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Washington
House
Senate
Clark
Harker
Weather and historical notes from a December page
A cluttered December record notes times for Portland Gloucester and Newport, celestial sights Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars and a final line of anniversaries including Washington’s resignation in 1783 and Lord Hardinge’s Delhi bombing. Forecasts for Boston region call for Tuesday sun and possible rain, with Wednesday turning unsettled and warmer southerly winds.
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Saturn
Venus
Mars
Washington
New Orleans
Fort Fisher
Lord Hardinge
India
Delhi
Shotgun Ends Wife's Girl Hunt in Boston Area
Police traced a sensational night raid on the Graham home at 30 Fifth Street Medford where Frank E. Graham met officers with a shotgun. Miss Mildred Graham, daughter of the bank messenger, was sought on a complaint by Mrs. William A. McNeil of East Boston.
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Boston
Mildred Graham
Frank’ E. Graham
Kidder Peabody Company
Graham
Fifth Street
Medford
Miss Graham
William A. McNeil
Putnam Street
Malden Court Clears Graham in Raid on Graham House
Judge Bruce criticized Patrolman Kerrigan for forcing entry during a night raid on the Graham home. Frank E. Graham is found not guilty despite a loaded shotgun being raised. Mrs. McNeil planned further prosecution of Miss Graham and William A. McNeil.
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Dennis Kerrigan
Boston Police
Bruce
Malden District Court
Graham House
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