Mysterious Sudbury murder case fuels police quest
The Sudbury street killing of Josephine Brown invites competing theories. Inspectors Houghton and Mahoney push toward Lawrence suspect Roger Scannel, while autopsy by Medical Examiner Harris shows two bullets and signs of violent struggle. Witnesses recount Brown’s movements, and neighbors discuss possible motives amid conflicting memories. Sailor Morten and others provide testimonies as investigators pursue leads.
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Houghton and
Mahoney
Lawrence
Roger T. Scannel
Josephine Brown
Scannel
Seamel
Sudbury Hotel
Harris
No. 16
Annie Riley
Mrs. Most
Joe” Brown
Joe
Sudbury
Sailor Morten
New Duke of Devonshire assumes leadership in Lords
Dec. 25 in London report that upon becoming Duke of Devonshire, the Marquis of Hartington will stay as dissident leader in the Lords while Joseph Chamberlain leads in the Commons. Hartington inherits the garter from the late duke with Lord Salisbury urging him to accept.
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Lord Hartington
Fire and Accident in Pittsfield at Peirce's Block
A rear fire at Peirce's block on North street in Prirrskeep caused heavy losses to R. W. Renfrew flour and feed dealer and William Kelly undertaker. Charles Simmons sustained severe burns while saving goods from his lodging rooms and was taken to the House of Mercy. The blaze began in hay in an open shed used by Renfrew. cause unknown.
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Prirrskeep
Peirce
North Street
R. W. Renfrew
William Kelly
Charles Simmons
House of Mercy
Boston at Valparaiso arrival and San Francisco plan
In Washington on December 25 the Boston team has arrived at Valparaiso and will move on to San Francisco. The trip is part of their scheduled events, with routing indicating preparation for further action in the western city.
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Washineton
United States
Boston
Valparaiso
San Francisco
Sailors Enjoy Christmas Dinner at Sailors' Haven
One hundred twenty four seamen from Allan liners Sarmatian and Corean and Leyland steamers Virginian and Georgian shared a Christmas dinner at Sailors' Haven Charlestown under Episcopal City mission auspices. Turkeys were cooked by ship stewards and a harbor concert followed. Each sailor received a Christmas gift at the end.
Liquor raid seizes 35 gallons lager and 4 whiskey
Officers of Division 3 with a search warrant raided Mary Kenney at 36 Billerica Street yesterday at 5 PM and seized thirty five gallons of lager beer and four gallons of whiskey. The contraband liquor was transported to the police station in the patrol wagon.
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Division 3
Mary Kenney
Billerica Street
Is This Hogan A Body Brought To South Boston Morgue
A body believed to be Patrick Hogan a 37 year old teamster from South Boston was brought to the morgue at 11 45 yesterday forenoon from Station 4 for identification.
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Patrick Hogan
South Boston
CHHRINIMAS TRAGEDY UPDATE ARREST MADE FOR STABBING WIFE
CHHRINIMAS was arrested this evening after stabbing his wife three times in the residence. The victim, Hannah Crowley of 18 Elm Street, fell down stairs and broke her neck, with authorities detaining her husband who was intoxicated in the home and unable to explain the incident.
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Hannah Crowley
Elm Street
Gotham Murder Shocks Tom Goulds Basement Saloon
John J. Wogan, manager of Tom Goulds basement dive in New York, was shot and killed by Joseph Selling who claimed self-defence after barroom altercations over a pocketed paper. Selling, held without bail, says Wogan threatened him. Wogan, a fighter, owned the saloon. toys found in his pockets and Gould disputes the shooting.
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New York
Tom Gould
John J. Wogan
Gould
Joseph Selling
Selling
Wogan
Tragedy in France Arrests Lieutenant for Baroness Dellard Murder
Paris reports a Christmas case as Lieut. Anastay is held on murder charges for killing Baroness Dellard at her No. 42 Boulevard du Temple residence. The 72 year old baroness was found with throat wounds and her son, Baron Dellard, an official in the War Ministry, is named in the investigation as details unfold of the intruder's entry and the burglary aftermath.
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Paris
Anastay
Dellard
Prefecture of Police
Dee
Boulevard du ‘Temple
Place de la Concordia
Baroness Dellard
Baron Dellard
M. de Freycinet
Legion of Honor
Delphine Hourke
Porter
Delphine
Murder of Baroness Dellard Shocks Paris
The assassin interrupted by Delphine Hourke's return, kills the baroness and wounds her maid in a daylight attack at the Dellard apartment. Delphine escapes, alerting neighbours as police link the crime to an organized gang led by Lieutenant Anastay. Anastay reportedly confesses to robbery as motive, aged 26, with corroboration from a maid, a plumber, and a found portfolio.
Christmas Row Ends In Brutal Wounding At 408 Commercial
George W. Baker and Bridget Baker of 408 Commercial Street quarreled after a Christmas gathering and Baker struck his wife on the head with an iron teakettle, causing injuries deemed unrecoverable. He is jailed at Station 1 as Bridget is taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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North End
George W. Baker
Bridget
Commercial Street
Baker
George
City Hospital
Italian Boy Stabbed in North Square Feud Sparks Arrest
Michael Carello, 12, was stabbed in the abdomen by a group of boys in North Square at 9 PM. He was treated at Station 1 and then Massachusetts General Hospital. A 10-year-old, Joseph Peccaio, was arrested for the assault but released after Carello could not identify him. Police cite a feud between Carello and other youths as the motive.
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Michael Carello
North Square
Carelo
Elliot
Massachusetts General Hospital
Joseph Peccaio
Division 1
Carello
Behrendt Slays Brother in Christmas Killing
Scripner Neb Dec 25 Charley Behrendt on a Christmas spree disemboweled his brother with a butcher knife and escaped. The wounded man died tonight as a posse of excited citizens hunts the murderer.
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Scripner
Neb
Charley Behrendt
Dinner for Boston's unfortunates at Faneuil Hall
In Boston a ninth annual charity dinner fed more than seven hundred homeless men at Faneuil Hall. The event organized by George W. Parker drew a crowd eager for tickets to lodging, revealing stark hunger and hope as speakers urged reform. Parker faced near mobbing while distributing night tickets, with about 100 remaining for those without shelter.
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Faneuil Hall
Hogarth
Dickens
Boston
Parker
George W. Parker
Charles E. Wiggin
Lanoyer
Arthur Wiggin
Commonwealth Quartette
Murderous assault on Henry S. Munroe at 31 Anderson Street
Henry S. Munroe, 23, was attacked with a knife about 7 45 by William J. Nickerson, 40, a colored man, at 31 Anderson Street. Munroe sustained three wounds including a severe neck cut and two cuts on the left arm. Dr. Cilley dressed the wounds and he was sent home. Nickerson was arrested by Division 3 officers.
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Henry S. Munroe
Anderson Street
William J. Nickerson
Munroe
Cilley
Nickerson
Division 3
Post's Engraving Coupon Delayed Until Completion
The Post announces a delay in the State Engraving Coupon due to missing gentlemen whose portraits are essential. Complete coupon sets should be held until the engraving is ready for delivery, while incomplete sets can be completed when the coupon reappears.
Inventor of lucifer matches reveals hidden history
A Globe-Democrat piece recounts the origin of the lucifer match. John Frederic Komerer, jailed in Germany, created the first phosphorous match. Vienna's later monopoly fell to safety matches led by Sweden, reducing poisoning risks and expanding global production.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
A. ©. Zappart
United States
Europe
Germany
John Frederic Komerer
Ludwigsburg
Hohenasperg
Komerer
Vienna
Hts
Sweden
Austria
Switzerland
Holland
States of the Union
Norway
Russia
War Governors Honored by Nation and Iowa Respect
The Chicago Inter Ocean lists prominent wartime governors including Kirkwood of Iowa among a distinguished group. Kirkwood, now nearing 78, is cited for service as governor, senator, and cabinet officer. Iowa's Lowans hold the old war governor in affectionate regard.
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Chicago Inter- Ocean
Stanford
California
Buckingham
Connecticut
Yates
Illinois
Morton
Indiana
Kirkwood
Iowa
Washburn
Maine
Andrew
Massachusetts
Blair
Michigan
Ramsey
Minnesota
Morgan
New York
Tod and
Brough
Ohio
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Sprague
Rhode Island
Holbrook
Vermont
Harvey
Wisconsin
Weather Science Behind Ocean Forecasts and Storms
A historical overview explains how the United States Hydrographic Office gathers daily meteorological data from ships at noon Greenwich time to forecast weather across the nation and seas. It describes storm laws, storm centers, and routes to avoid cyclones, plus the Pilot Chart and branch offices in major ports aiding mariners with charts, currents, and sailing directions.
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United States Hydrographic Office
Weather Bureau
New York Times
Hydrographic Office
Washington
Greenwich
Eng
Furst Bismarck
Europe
Equator
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Savannah
New Orleans
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Coast Survey
British Admiralty
Hydrographer of the Navy
Richardson Clover
Navy Office Expansion At Maritime Exchange
The office, led by Lieutenant O. W. Lowry, formerly Nazro, has been enlarged due to growing business. It sits on the Maritime Exchange floor and handles increasingly important duties in New York.
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New York
O. W. Lowry
Navy
Nazro
Maritime Exchange
The Highland Land Court Rents Down in Crofter Dispute
London Dec 25 The Highland Land Court reduced crofter rents after examining farms, bailiffs, and owners across the region. The average rent cut runs about 38.5 percent with arrears falling 65 percent and some abatements reaching 90 percent. Sir Kenneth Matheson’s Rosshire estates led with a further 16 percent cut after a prior voluntary reduction, while landlords lament smaller patronage but acknowledge relief for crofters. The landlords threaten to seek Parliament’s reversal, though Commons and Tories show little support for abolishing the court.
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Highland Land Court
Clarke
M. P
England
Highlands
Scotland
Kenneth Matheson
Rosshire
Kenneth
Land Court
House of Commons
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