Murder Suspect Captured After High-Profile Chase
Providence police capture a Boston man believed to be William Trent, linked to the Meagher murder in Pawtucket and linked to Park Hotel and O Connor Drug Store robberies. A fleeing sailor, Joseph Dickson, was captured later. Trent attempted suicide at headquarters. The suspect matched descriptions from multiple cases and a watch in his pocket resembled one tied to a different crime.
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William Trent
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William F. Meagher
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Trent
New York
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Rochester
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New York Infantry
Navy
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Caffrey
Louis Over
Shipest
Justice Holmes May Face Stock Issue Over Tax Ruling
Washington report says one share of Fifty Associates inherited by Mrs Holmes could disqualify Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes from judging the constitutionality of the Aldrich Payne tariff tax provisions. He likely will sell the share to avoid any question of his participation. If Justice Moody cannot sit due to rheumatism, the court would be reduced to seven justices on March 14.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Moody
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court to Hear Fifty Associates Tax Suit
Boston based Fifty Associates faces a U S Supreme Court review over a Circuit Court ruling dismissing a tax compliance petition by George Wendell Phillips of Reno Nevada and other stockholders. Justice Holmes, linked to a share in the firm, is urged to participate to ensure a five member bench. The Massachusetts real estate charter dates back to 1820 with later legislative extensions.
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Supreme Court
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Tifty Associates
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Prettiest Girl a Maid in York
Miss Marjorie Gould unveils Miss Marjorie Curtis as maid of honor for her wedding to Anthony J. Drexel Jr on April 19 in New York. Curtis, daughter of Dr J H Holbrook Curtis, is joined by bridesmaids Margarita Drexel Beatrice Claflin Elsie Nicoll Dorothy Randolph Hope Hamilton and Vivian Gould from prominent families.
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Marjorie Curtis
Miss Gould
Anthony J. Drexel, Jr
Miss Curtis
J. H. Holbrook Curtis
Madison Avenue
Margarita Drexel
Beatrice Claflin
Arthur F. Claflin
Hyerwood Hall
Lakewood
N. J
Elsie Nicoll
Benjamin Nicoll
No. 18
East Fiftieth Street
Dorothy Randolph
Hope Hamilton
Mr. Drexel
Vivian Gould
Prizes Awarded in Old South Essay Contest
The annual Washington's Birthday celebration and Old South prizes were awarded at Old South Church. Rev Peter H Goldsmith spoke on George Washington Citizen. First prize $40 to Suzanne A Vunderbalbinen of Dorchester for Sir Walter Raleigh essay. Second prize $20 to eon Nicholl of Roxbury. First prize $40 to Mary M Devlin of Dorchester High for The Conditions and Customs of the Indian and the Physical Aspects of America 1492 to 1620. second prize $20 to James J McGinnly of South Boston. English High School orchestra performed. cornet solo by Max I Krules.
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Peter H. Goldsmith
Salem
George Washington
Walter Raleigh
Finglish
Suzanne A. Vunderbalbinen
Belfort Street
Dorchester
Girls’ High School
Eon
Nicholl
Lambert Avenue
Rox
James A. Beastly
Max I. Krules
Boys Only Stork Club Formed in Alton Nevada
In Alton Nevada on February 22 a group of 25 husbands formed the Boys Only Stork Club in response to a women’s Manless Club. They elected officers and set rules including a $25 reward for each boy and a $25 fine for each girl the stork delivers, hoping to outlast the women’s club.
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Nev
Altonites
Stork
No Idea for Sermon Biff for the Wife
Mrs Cora I Korb sued Rev Arno B Korb for divorce in St Louis claiming he pressed her to supply sermon ideas and hit her over 100 times during two years. Judge Horner dismissed the suit for lack of a one year residency.
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ST. Louis
Cora II
Korb
Arno B. Korb
Oxygen Blows Man to Pieces in Garage Explosion
An oxygen tank exploded in a garage on East Fourteenth Street in New York. Mechanic Arthur Commier was killed and his brother Henry severely injured, as the tank shattered the glass front and caused a blaze that firemen contained. The men were welding an automobile axle when the accident occurred.
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New York
East Fourteenth Street
Arthur Commier
Henry
Mayor Takes Holiday Swim on Washington's Birthday
A telegram from Mayor Fitzgerald reports a holiday swim with water at 74 degrees and ideal weather. Secretary Richard I. Field notes Palm Beach, Florida, has better Washington's Birthday weather than Boston this year.
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Richard I. Field
Field
Palm Beach
Fla
Boston
Washington
Hens Held as Witnesses in Newton Larceny Case
In Newton on February 22 five white Wyandotte hens were seized at 817 Walnut Street after James F. Bryson, a teamster, tried to flee a burglary scene at H. Wilson Ross’s cemetery superintendent residence. Bryson wrestled with Patrolman William F. Coady as hens cackled in a bag and on perches. The birds were kept at the police station for identification by Ross on the day Bryson’s case is heard.
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James F. Bryson
Bryson
H. Wilson Ross
Newton Cemetery
Walnut Street
William F. Coady
Coady
Newsboys in New York Dine Royally on Washington Spread
In New York on February 22 under Mrs Randolph Guggenheimer the 2000 newsboys of Greater New York dined at their lodging house for Washingtons Birthday. The meal featured turkey and trimmings, with each boy receiving a small American flag and a pair of warm gloves. The dinners began with Randolph Guggenheimer and continue as his widow keeps the memorial.
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New York
Randolph Guggenheimer
Greater
Newsboys
St Dunstan's Boys Honor U S Consul
In Charlottetown P E I on Washington's Birthday a banquet was hosted by St Dunstan's College students with United States Consul Deedmeyer as guest of honor. A large reception at the consulate followed tonight.
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Charlottetown
Washington
St. Dunstan's College
United States
Deedmeyer
Vaughn Probe Shows Poison in Vaughn Case
Coroner Wilson cited Dr. Paul Schweitzer report indicating 49 to 55 of a grain of strychnine in Professor J. J. Vaughn’s stomach and liver. Additional organs would contain more strychnine, the affidavit states. stomach and other organs were otherwise normal.
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Paris
Wilson
Paul Schweitzer
J. J. Vaughn
Emperor Receives Fairbanks in Berlin Audience
Berlin Feb 22 The German Emperor received ex Vice President Fairbanks, presented by Ambassador Hill, and talked with him for nearly an hour. Fairbanks said the Emperor was kind and well informed about the United States. Mr and Mrs Fairbanks later took a late train for Paris.
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Berlin
Fairbanks
Ambassador Hill
United States
Paris
Vote for Women Hearing Tonight on State Amendment
The hearing on the petition of Julia Ward Howe and others for a constitutional amendment permitting women to vote will be held at the State House this evening. The petitioners brief has been drawn by lawyer Teresa A. Crowley.
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Julia Ward Howe
State House
Teresa A. Crowley
EXPECTS ROW OVER METERS IN CITY
Water Commissioner Hannan anticipates a formal complaint from property owners after about 7000 new water meters were installed. The new system began January 1 with quarterly bills. the April 1 billing will show price differences between the old and new methods. The city now charges the meters, with the commissioner urging owners to pay for them.
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Hannan
Harvard Men Are Picked for Debate
Harvard last night announced the debate team selections for matches with Yale and Princeton on March 21. The Harvard speakers include Breeland Burke Erdmann and others. Harvard will split into affirmative and negative teams, with Princeton and Yale debates set in New Haven and at Princeton respectively. The topic is whether the federal government can impose an income tax not apportioned among the states by population.
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Yale
Princeton
H. HH
Breeland
E. BR. Burke
H. Erdmann
J. DD. Ou. Bis
JT. MM. Gregory
H. Potter
New Haven
Temple Gift to Vermont Masons Marks Centennial
Bennington Vermont February 22 a Masonic temple and land were donated to Temple Chapter Royal Arch Masonry at its centennial anniversary exercises. The temple will be built from a $20 000 gift announced by Colonel Olin Scott of Bennington. Mr and Mrs J N Norton of Bennington presented the land for the site and the gift was accepted.
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Bennington
Temple Chapter
Royal Arch Masony
Olin Scott
J. N. Norton
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