Mrs Therek Found Not Guilty in Bank Embezzlement Trial
Mrs Charlotte Therek of Los Angeles was acquitted by a U S district court jury of aiding her husband Edward Therek in embezzling $20000 from National Shawmut Bank. Edward Therek, a fourth cousin of the late President McKinley, pleaded guilty and awaits sentence.
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Charlotte Therek
Southern California
Edward Therek
National Shawmut Bank
United States District Court
William McKinley
Wally
Oregon
Therek
Charlotte Moore
Los Angeles
Little Coaster Drowns Three Rescued in River Ice
One child drowned and three saved after a sled broke through the Mystic River ice at Park Street Arlington. Two of the rescued tried to aid the others and also fell through the ice before being rescued.
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Mystic
Arlington
Mystic River
Park Street
Rescuers In Peril As Fire Endangers Arlington Family
A fire trapped children at 65 to 67 Beacon Street Arlington. Rescuers pulled John Golden seven, James Golden eleven and Robert Cusack twelve to safety. Catherine Golden five died in the incident. Daring rescue attempts among the flames highlighted the peril of the scene.
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Catherine Golden
James J. Golden
Beacon Street
Arlington
John Golden
Robert Cusack
Paper Makers Seek Federal Price Fix to Dodge Prosecution
U S paper manufacturers facing criminal prosecution for alleged restraint of trade propose to the Federal Trade Commission that it fix a reasonable price for output in the United States and Canada. The Commission would respond soon and is thought likely to accept. The move is seen as a boost to newspaper publishers amid rising paper costs. If approved, it would expand government arbitration roles between industries.
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Washington
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Canada
Manufacturers Seek Trade Commission Action on Paper Industry
The article notes no grand jury continuance has been announced in New York but says manufacturers expect no criminal prosecutions. Their proposal says the Trade Commission may recommend changes to the paper industry to help it operate legally and maintain its organization and conduct of business.
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New York
Trade Commission
Salem libel suit exposes letters and cartoons
In Salem Feb 16 anonymous letters and cartoons attacking FE Kinsman Banks were presented as key exhibits in Banks $10,000 libel suit against Mrs Clara E B Cheney of Beverly heard in Superior Court.
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Salem
FE. Kinsman Banks
Banks
Clara E. B. Cheney
Beverly
Cheney
Beverly Board of Trade figures in Cheney case testimony
Banks former Beverly Board of Trade leader testified that he and Mrs. Banks sent an anonymous decoy letter to Mrs. Cheney and that a later scurrilous letter echoed statements from the decoy. He recalled telling William W. Dodge of a threat to drive Cheney’s car into Beverly bridge, a claim he could not fully recall. Dodge will testify Monday.
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Cheney
Banks
William W. Dodge
Beverly Bridge
Sullivan
Dodge
Haverhill
Essex County
Massachusetts District Police
Boston
Boston Steamers To Be Armed For War
The Boston fleet select ships ready for war service will be armed immediately after a war declaration. Vessels include the Massachusetts Bunker Hill Northland Old Colony H F Dimock Camden and Belfast. Seven fast coastwise steamers undergo government survey and will be equipped with anti aircraft guns for naval auxiliary use on short notice. Naval experts have worked three days. captains mates and chief engineers on the Metropolitan line are recruited into the naval reserve.
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Boston
Camden
Belfast
Naval
Metropolitan
Naval Reserve
Navy to requisition fast Atlantic steamers for reserve service
The naval authorities plan to take over top coastwise ships including the Bunker Hill and Massachusetts, the fastest Boston to New York fliers, plus other vessels with speed and wireless gear. Crew on board are being signed into the naval reserve ready for government call.
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Stars and Stripes
Bunker Hill
Massachusetts
Boston
New York
Cape Cod Canal
Naval Authori
Here
Eastern Steamship Corporation
Merchants & Miners Line
Uncle Sam
Post
Naval Reserve
Frederik VIII Arrival in Halifax Shelters Bernstorff Party
The Scandinavian-American liner Frederik VIII arriving from New York with Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador aboard anchored in Halifax harbor. Searchlights flashed on the ship as naval patrol boats surrounded her during the approach tonight.
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Halifax
N. S
Frederik VIII
New York
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Halifax Harbor
British Safe Conduct Precautions For Former Ambassador Ship
In line with British assurances to the United States, extraordinary precautions safeguarded the liner. Only official personnel could approach the ship as searchlights and naval launches patrolled the anchorage. British naval authorities handled the ambassador’s protection and cargo examination amid arrangements for tomorrow’s inspections by Canadian officials and interpreters, tied to the recent submarine blockade context. The Frederik VIII arrived but skirted harbor defenses at daylight, returning at dark.
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Great Britain
United States
Ottawa
Toronto
Kirkwall
Germany
Frederik VIII
Jury Returns Not Guilty After Eight Hours Eight Ballot Eight to Four
A. W. Mason of North Dana, foreman of the jury, reports the first ballot eight to four in her favor. The jury deliberated eight and a half hours before finding the defendant not guilty. The foreman barred food until consensus was reached. Mrs Therek whose twenty birthday had just passed left the courtroom after the verdict and hurried to the marshal's detention room to her husband.
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A. W. Mason
North Dana
Submarine Campaign Notes and Ancestry Dates
The column notes an ongoing schedule with rise and set times, anniversaries, and a 1915 birth of author Josephine Dodge Daskam. It mentions Germany's submarine campaign against England and lists historical dates and events alongside a 1876 birth year.
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England
Colfar
Josephine Dodge Daskam
Fair and unsettled weekend forecast for New England
Washington forecast notes northern New England will be generally fair Saturday followed by snow on Sunday with little temperature change. Southern New England expected to be fair Saturday and Sunday with rain or snow and winds shifting southerly by Sunday.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Temperature Report At Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday's temperature readings show a high around 36 degrees and a low near 16. The average yesterday was 29 with a record of 28 at some point, while the prior year averaged 26 with a 10 low.
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Thompson's Spa
Whitlock to Stay on Job in Brussels as Minister
Brand Whitlock United States minister to Belgium will remain in Brussels in his diplomatic capacity. Belgian relief work will continue under the same administration now in charge. Reports from Berlin and London confirm the arrangement, ensuring ongoing U S involvement in relief efforts.
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Berlin
London
Brand Whitlock
United States
Belgium
Brussels
Family Flee After Basement Fire at Commonwealth Ave Residence
A basement fire at 255 Commonwealth Avenue in the Fenno home sent Mr. and Mrs. Fenno their daughter Miriam and four maids outdoors. Patrolman Delaney from Back Bay spotted smoke issuing from the basement rear. damage estimated at about 150 dollars.
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Brooks Fenno
Commonwealth Avenue
Philadelphia Liner Cleared of Danger Zone
A message from the Philadelphia of the American line says all well and the liner is clear of the danger zone after departing Liverpool on Wednesday. The ship carried several American passengers and was monitored by the Liverpool office. news arrived by cable in New York on February 16.
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New York
Philadelphia
American Line
Liverpool
Tie Up of U S Shipping Becomes Acute Question
British and Allied shipping figures list several vessels including Hopemoor Afton Greenland Longscar Kyristi and Percy Roy. Total tonnage for the day reaches 9536 tons as concerns over arming and wartime protections intensify.
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U.S
Kyristi
Percy Roy
Day
Submarine Campaign Losses and Vessel Registrations
The total tonnage of ships sunk by submarines or mines since Feb 1 is 226 762 tons. The registration of these vessels along with total tonnage lost during the 16 days is provided.
President Wilson weighs war step as cabinet deliberates
Washington reports President Wilson faces mounting war problems and hesitates to act. After a cabinet meeting lasting over an hour, officials decided to await further developments over the next day or two before taking final steps.
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Washington
A Wilson
Government weighs phases after Germany break and crises abroad
The government studies the evolving situation since breaking relations with Germany, including the detention of Yarrowdale prisoners, the Austrian crisis, the fate of Americans in Turkey, and Belgian relief efforts.
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Germany
Austria
Turkey
Thousands of men’s suits and coats at I. Gray Co
In a bold sale at I Gray Co Washington and Hanover streets customers find $10 and $12 suits and overcoats for 5.90 with assorted overcoats in all wool cheviots at 5.90 7.90 and 5.90 price bands. Thousands of men’s pants priced at 1.49.
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I. Gray Co
Washington & Hanover Sts
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Chas. S. Norris
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Chas. F. Reilly
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U. S
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Navy Department
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Old Colony
H. F. Dimock
Tremont Temple
Joseph A. Conry
Clarence E. Carr
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William D. Austin
Stephen Chase
Paul Revere Frothingham Henry Copley_ Greene
J. Pennington Gardner Russell Gray
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Joseph Lebowich
F. F. McLeod
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Sara Norton Herbert Parker Arthur S. Pier Fadgar Pierce
Chandler R. Post
Ralph Barton Perry
Morton Prince
Richard C. Cabot
George Haven Putnam
Theodore W. Richards
W. T. Sedgewick
Alexander Sedgwick
Frederick C. Shattuck
John A. Sullivan
Roscoe Thayer
Wm. Harman van Allen
H. Langford Warren
Leo Weiner Parrett Wendell
KF. E. Zerra
Bernstorff
Pr. M
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Afton
Greenland
Longscar
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