Wellesley youths’ arrest linked to local burglaries
Thomas and William Murray alias John Smith and John Murphy are held in Boston tied to the Salisbury post office robbery and other local breaks. Police suspect them in multiple statewide burglaries and at Weston post office, with cases in Newton areas. They face charges for the O'Brien store safe opening, the Fiske School raid, and the Putney residence robbery. Thomas Murray’s Houdini fame prompted tight security. The brothers have long resided in Newton Lower Falls and West Newton.
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Wellesley
John Smith
John Murphy
United States
Boston
Salisbury
Thomas
William Murray
Norfolk County
Weston Post Office
KE. H. O’brien
Fiske
Putney
Thomas Murray
Houdini
Newton Lower Falls
West Newton
William ‘Murray
Luggage of Duchess Searched for Miss Shonts Jewels
New York officials examined the Duchess d Uzes upon arrival aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie amid tips of a valuable pearl and diamond necklace for Miss Theodora Shonts. A family heirloom was found but not seized as it was properly presented as a gift. Officials warn nobles may attempt to smuggle presents into the United States.
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New York
d’Uzes
Paris
Europe
Miss Shonts
Gilmore's Sweetheart Pleads Innocence in Bushee Murder
In Somerville Police Court George F. Gilmore alias Jocko pleaded not guilty to the murder of Charles E. Bushee. Case continued to Feb 18. Gilmore’s sweetheart Miss Teresa Conway testified she believes his innocence and described their romance from Old Home Week meetings to their recent separation.
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George Fr. Gilmore
Jocko
Charles E. Bushee
Somerville
Cambridge
Oscar Kelson
John J. Killan
Desmond
Gilmore
Post
Washington Street
Northampton Street
Butler Relief Association Holds Annual Election
At a regular meeting of the William Butler Relief Association officers were elected for 198: Frank P. Brown president, Katherine C. Leonard vice president, Frank W. Farran treasurer, Margaret Toner recording secretary, Emma Corbett financial secretary. Board of directors includes John Lane chairman Charles T. Donovan secretary William A. Knox G Jobin May Doherty M Kilborn.
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William 8. Butler Relief Association
Frank P. Brown
Katherine C. Leonard
Frank W. Farran
Margaret Toner
Emma Corbett
John Lane
Charles T. Donovan
William A. Knox
G. Jobin
May Doherty
M. Kilborn
Bargain Clothing Sale with Deep Discounts on Suits and More
A lengthy sale ad offers men, boys, and children garments at deep discounts, including young men's suits from $20 to $24, school suits, night shirts, caps, mackintoshes, knee pants, sailor suits, and top coats. Out-of-town buyers receive car fare and dinner with a $20 purchase. late hours extend to nine. Numerous items priced under original values with special lots and closeouts.
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Madras
Chéviot
Vici
Cobber Cobbler Held After Beachmont Stabbing
Beachmont police hold Alexander Thetia an 18 year old Italian cobbler after a stabbing at his Beachmont shop. Police say a group of boys aged 16 to 18 entered the shop around 3 PM yesterday provoking Thetia into slashing Joseph Goodman in the face with a knife.
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Alexander Thetia
Boston
Beachmont
Joseph Goodman
Thetia
Goodman
Board Laud Hobbs In St Cuthbert Disaster Finding
Three member board at the British consulate submitted findings on the St Cuthbert fire. It declares the cause unknown and clears First Officer Hobbs of misconduct, while censuring Second Officer Tuohey for leaving the ship before ordered. It praises Captain Finch, Chief Officer Stelvey, and the life saving crew.
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St. Cuthbert
Hobbs
Tuohey
Stephen H. Hobbs
Finch
Stelvey
Crymric
Navy Secretary Accepts Metcalf Son Resignation
The Secretary of the Navy accepts the resignation of Midshipman Victor N. Metcalf due to ill health. Metcalf is the son of the secretary and resigned from the Navy on February 11.
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SEC
Metcalf
Navy Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Victor N. Metcalf
Portraits of Adams and Otis Installed in Old State House
In the Old State House council chamber the portraits of Samuel Adams and James Otis will hang on each side of the east window. The Otis portrait by Walter Gilman Paige of Boston has been shown at the Jamestown Exposition after its unveiling at the Old South Church. General Charles K. Darling of the Sons of the Revolution gave the presentation speech at a Bostonian Society ceremony.
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Samuel Adams
James Otis
Old State House
Old South Church
Walter Gilman Paige
Boston
Bostonian Society
Charles K. Darling
The
Sons of the Revolution
Mock Trial Night Promises Merriment for Boston Union
The Boston Young Men's Baptist Social Union plans a Monday Ford Hall event featuring a mock trial on obesity with damages of one million dollars. Frank Fe Garey presides as judge, and Walter X Ray sues Frank A Waterman for slander at Brimstone Corner with proceeds aiding a new union home.
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Boston Young Men's Baptist Social Union
Ford Hall
Frank FE. H. Garey
Walter X. Ray
Frank A. Waterman
Brimstone Corner
Union
Harvey L. Boutwell
Wiliam H. Hastings
Boy Runs Away With Classmate to Find Mother
Mrs Drowne recounts a midnight train journey from Newton to Natick with Richard Harper. The boys walked 17 miles to Natick before police intervened. custody actions from 1906 are noted. Harper is returned to Newton school while the Drowne family drama unfolds.
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Fressenden
Mr. Drowne
Young Harold Harper Arrives Safely in Boston
Harold Harper nine years old, son of Mr and Mrs H H Harper, arrived in Boston yesterday morning from Natick. He walked from Back Bay station to the Hotel Westminster in Copley Square, where his parents greeted him with relief and joy.
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Harold Harper
H. H. Harper
Boston
Natick
Back Bay
Westminster
Copley Square
Bronchitis Relief Promoted For Weather Ailments
Weather changes trigger bronchial trouble says a local ad for Brown’s Bronchial Troches. The product promises prompt relief and notes it contains nothing injurious.
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Brown
Train despatcher charged with manslaughter in Carmel wreck
Percy W. Lyons Maine Central train despatcher was arrested in Waterville by Deputy Sheriff Ernest L. Richardson and sent to Bangor to answer manslaughter indictment. The charges relate to the Carmel wreck of November 97 1907.
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Waterville
Percy W. Lyons
Maine Central
Ernest L. Richardson
Old Town
Bangor
Grand
Penobscot County
Carmel
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Roxbury
Teresa Conway
Callahan-A-Whiskey
New England
the House of John F. Callahan & Co
Federal Street
Arson Hat CO
Hanover Street
Butler Relief Ass’n
Sas Ata
America
Bavenette
Carr
Caerat Seore
Ubber
Cravenette
Turkey
Oxford
Valentines
Pra
S. H. Harrison CO
Washington
Beach
Young Men’s Baptist Social Union
Vichy
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