Enmity and Bigamy Case In Fitchburg Court
Mrs. Hilda Conner faced Judge Gallagher on a bigamy charge. She testified her first husband deserted her, a letter claimed he drowned escaping Florida barracks, and she married again while divorce proceedings were pending. She was found guilty, held $500, and ordered to stay away from Conner for a year until divorce from Frank J. Smith is final. then remarriage to Conner could occur.
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Hilda Conner
Gallagher
Florida
Conner
Frank J. Smith
Mike Flannery Examines Fate of National Heroes
Mike Flannery weighs how renowned figures meet ends or endure legacy in a forthcoming Past feature. He highlights turning points, public memory, and the lasting impact of celebrated lives.
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Mike Flannery
Brookline selects five by citizens' slate in record vote
In a Brookline caucus five members of the Board of Selectmen were nominated by the citizens' committee. Everett M. Bowker, who received 100 votes, and James S. Quinn, with 1274 votes, failed renomination and will run on nomination papers. Craig 1679 Cusick 1983 Dana 1803 Dane 1671 Parker 1822 led the slate. total votes 2889 the largest ever cast.
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Brookline Board of Selectmen
Citizens’ Committee
Everett M. Bowker
Bowker
James S. Quinn
William Craig
Walter J. Cusick
Payson Dana
Ernest B. Dane
Philip S. Parker
Craig
Cusick
Dana
Ballot sold for 30000 to John F. Madden
Kentucky horseman Philip T. Chinn who arranged purchases for W. K. Vanderbilt announced the sale of the stallion Ballot to John F. Madden for 30000. The horse was a famed American turf winner and Chinn held an option on Ballot.
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New York
Philip T. Chinn
Kentucky
W. K. Vanderbilt
James R. Keene
John F. Madden
Mr. Chinn
Prohibition of Prosecution of Labor Unions Favored by House
Washington Feb 20 The House approved amendments to the sundry civil appropriation bill to bar use of a 300000 anti trust enforcement fund to prosecute labor unions and farmers organizations. The Hamill and Rodenberg amendments exempt voluntary associations of workers and farmers from anti trust prosecutions, reflecting concerns over the incoming Wilson administration.
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Department of Justice
House
Hamill
New Jersey
Rodenberg
Georgia
Mann
Hamid
Wilson
Cold Storage Is Defended in Boston Club Talk
Professor William T. Sedgwick condemned opponents of cold storage plants and called on legislators to support the industry for public health. Edward F. McSweeney urged stronger state water and sewage controls, noting Brookline should pay its water tax and criticizing pollution from Lowell and Lawrence into the Merrimac.
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Boston City Club
Edward F. McSweeney
Boston Consumptive Hospital
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Charles River
Merrimac
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Tragic double death ends with murder suicide in Lawrence
A chilling Lawrence tragedy merges jealousy and murder as Fred Spence, a mill section hand, shoots and kills Katherine V. Clancy Wallace before ending his own life. Police and medical examiner confirm murder then self-inflicted death. details note a long affair, a threatened exposure, and a young son left behind.
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Margaret Blondin
Wilfred Blondin
Spence
Fred Bedford
George W. Dow
Arlington Mill
Nelson Hay
George Bunting
Harry Nimmo
Morley
England
Lawrence
Edgewood Terrace
Katherine V. Clancy
John Clancy
Bunker Hill Street
William Wallace
Washington Street
Admits Theft From Aliens In Immigrant Ring
Joseph V. Uetherall, longtime agent for migrants aiding funds collection from estates for Austro Hungarians, pleaded guilty to grand larceny after a three day trial and faces sentencing Monday. In Mexico Huerta’s new government began as Diaz and others took oaths, crowds cheered, and Diaz appeared in civilian dress to lead troops from the arsenal amid a show of national support.
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Joseph V. Uetherall
New York State
Pennsylvania
Austro-Hungary
Diaz
Madero
National Palace
Murder suicide in Methuen links two lives on Frye hill
In Methuen two people, Asquith Spence and Katherine Wallace, were found dead in a field on Frye's hill. Spence, 35, held a revolver and a letter to Mrs Wallace alleging a romance and urging them to “cut it out.” The scene suggests a linked double tragedy with a letter offering motive.
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Methuen
Katherine V. Wallace
Edgewood Terrace
William Wallace
Swan Street
Frye’s Hill
Spence
Trial of Madero Urged By Deputies in Mexico City
Francisco Madero faces new pressure to answer for treasury shortfalls and the death of Colonel Riverell. A deputies committee urged President Huerta to compel Madero to account for funds spent by the administration and the alleged shooting at the palace.
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Mexico
Huerta
Madero
Laurez
United Army
Mexico City
Francisco Madero
Riverell
Palace
Evacuation and Pardons Mark Huerta Regime Action
Troops were dispersed to bar racks after reviews as crowds marched through downtown with banners hailing Huerta Diaz and the president. The Huerta administration ordered the release of all political prisoners nationwide. In the local penitentiary, 150 overlooked inmates were found and freed this afternoon.
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Diaz
Conquéror
Want New Land Law in Mexico Campaign
El Paso reports that rebels plan to press Huerta to apply the land clause from the San Luis Potosi plan and accept the land grant policy. They seek sale of public lands on easy terms and insist on fulfillment of the land grant clause before any side actions, per Manuel Lujan, former rebel emissary.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Huerta
San Luis Potosi
Manuel L. Lujan
Washington
Juarez
Jose Inez Sala
Rebel Commander Zar Commands Over Two Thousand Troops
Zar, identified as the rebel commander-in-chief, now leads more than 2000 troops in the field. The figure reflects a sizable increase in rebel manpower and marks a notable scale of operations as the conflict continues.
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Zar
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Poslam claims rapid relief for eczema acne pimples blotches and itchy irritated skin with first applications. It promotes healing day by day and offers Poslam soap as a gentle daily treatment. Free samples available from Emerge Laboratories, 82 West 25th Street New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
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