Newfoundland's Future Explored by William Whittle in Lorimer Hall
William Whittle, a Newfoundland enthusiast, spoke to a large audience at Lorimer Hall about the island's natural beauty, fisheries, and minerals. He described interior landscapes as a garden, noted conflicts with French fishermen, and urged U S recognition of Newfoundland. He warned of deer hunting harm and hinted at vast iron and copper potential and unexplored territories.
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William Whittle
Newfoundland
Lorimer Hall
Whittle
Killarney
St. John’s
Appel division ruling backs Mutual Life mortgage foreclosures
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court rejects five appeals by David C. Robinson of Elmira, affirming judgments in favor of Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York foreclosing on $600,000 in mortgages. Robinson’s counterclaims for $1,000,000 are dismissed amid embezzlement accusations and related suits alleging fraud against the insurer and banking entities.
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Albany
N. Y
Supreme Court
David C. Robinson
Elmira
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Robinson
Inance Company
Elmiraational Bank
Elmira Municipal Improvement Company
Insurance Company
New York
Jae Ment Se
David C. Nson
Ve Robinson
Accused Henry Barrington Wounded After Fatal Attack
Henry Barrington 28, colored, lies on the dangerous list at Massachusetts General Hospital after a struggle with his wife Emma Barrington at their Cambridge home. Emma is hospitalized with throat and hand wounds. Barrington allegedly attacked with a razor after a dance incident at a Main street hall. Neighbors and quartet members recount jealousy and threats before the standoff and note a note from Barrington. Police charge him with assault with intent to kill. Emma is expected to recover while Henry remains in critical condition.
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Henry Barrington
Massachusetts General Hospital
Emma
Barrington
Cambridge City Hospital
Main
Cambridge
Commonwealth Quartet
Murder of Finnish worker in Shirley roils small town
A Finnish laborer Matti Sallin was stabbed to death in a rookery near Slab City Shirley after a drunken row among six men. Investigators detained all Finns at the house, with conflict over a man named Victor Johnson escalating the fight. Sallin had recently been released from Worcester County jail for assaulting a policeman.
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Shirley
Matti Sallin
Sallin
F. D. Weeks
Slab City
Andrew Locke
Victor Johnson
William Hendrickson
Fitchburg
Hendrickson
Andrew Macki
A. F. Fernald
Johnson
Worcester County
Worcester
Murder in second degree charge against Dr Elijah A Bond
A jury in New Haven returned a true bill of murder in the second degree against Dr Elijah A Bond for causing the death of Grace Dearborn of Everett Massachusetts by criminal malpractice. Bond pleaded not guilty in court and a trial date will be announced tomorrow. Miss Hannah Bond of Worcester prepared to post bonds by power of attorney to R O Wood to secure her brother’s release.
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New Haven
Elijah A. Bond
Grace Dearborn
Everett
Mass
Bond
Hannah Bond
Worcester
R. O. Wood
Margaret Sullivan Dies After Lamp Attack
Margaret Sullivan a 23 year old of 8 Seventh Street Sone penton died at City Hospital yesterday after a lighted lamp thrown at her caused a deep head wound. Her husband William Sullivan was detained by officers from Station 6 as a suspect after a Christmas Eve party incident.
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Margaret Sullivan
Sone. Penton
William Sullivan
Asault
Station 6
Dean's Ointment Promises Instant Skin Relief
An advertisement claims Kezema and any skin itching are instantly relieved and permanently cured by Dean's Ointment, labeled as the sovereign remedy for all skin itchiness.
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Dean
Jury convicts stepfather of first degree murder in Springfield
The jury finds Dominique Krathofski guilty of murdering his 16 year old stepdaughter Victoria Pinkos by shooting on Jan 17 189. The defense admitted the shooting but claimed it was not premeditated making this one of the shortest murder trials on record.
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Springfield
Dominique Krathofski
Victoria Pinkos
Lawson Sues Wall Street Firms Over Clerks Stock Schemes
Thomas W. Lawson sues Clark Ward and Co along with Le land Towle and Co and others in Superior Court. He alleges Everett B Webster formerly of Lawson Weidenfeld and Co secretly sold mining stock to Lawson customers for over 40000 in commissions. A court injunction bars withdrawal of securities and prohibits margin speculation. Lawson says a dangerous stock-promoting practice has grown on State and Wall streets.
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Richardson
Thomas W. Lawson
Clark, Ward & Co
Leland, Towle & Co
E. E. Leland & Co
Charles 8. Purington
W. F. Fitzgerald
Everett B. Webster
Lawson
Lawson, Weidenfeld & Co
Sevier Gold Mining Company
Utah Consolidated Mining Company
Wall Streets
Mr. Lawson
Unique suit for 3 million unfolds in New York court
In New York on January 5 1920 William D Marvel sues the widow and executor of George F Stone claiming he was owed 3 million as his share of contracts tied to mines in the Mediterranean royal concessions from Spain and railroads amid vanished documents and treasure tales.
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New York
Supreme Court
William D. Marvel
George F.stone
Morristown
N. J
Marvel
Stone
Mediterranean
Spain
Walker Memorial Unveiled for General Walker at IT Institute
A bronze bust of General Francis A. Walker, former ITS president, was unveiled in Huntington Hall. Daniel Chester French crafted the bust. Charles E. A. Winslow presented to President James M. Craft for the corporation. Ambrose Walker unveiled the statue. Ether edge Walker was ill and absent.
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Francis A. Walker
Institute of Technology
Huntington Hall
Daniel Chester French
Charles Edward Amory Winslow
James M. Craft
Ambrose Walker
Etheredge Walker
Malden Robbery Report Involving P. J. Riley
P. J. Riley of Wentworth Street Malden was robbed of 38 dollars Tuesday night on Russell street. Two assailants pinioned his arms as he turned, one searched his pockets taking the money and leaving a valuable watch. The robbers fled toward Edgeworth and were not caught.
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P. J. Riley
Wentworth Street
Malden
Russell Street
P. J
Edgeworth
Mr. Riley
Boston
City Plans for Weekly City Record Publication
Mayor Quincy issues circular to city departments detailing plans for a weekly City Record and seeking council ordinance approval. Publication is to be issued by executive authority with department contributions each Thursday. copy due Tuesday, this week’s issue on Saturday, with Friday morning reception.
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Quincy
New City Record
Tobacco embargo on Cuba revised by Spain
Washington is advised by telegram from the Cuban minister that Spain revokes the export embargo on Cuban tobacco. Leaf tobacco may be exported with a 12 peso per 100 kilo tax, and manufactured tobacco is free except picardura. Santiago de Cuba is excluded and importation from four parts into Cuba is prohibited. the order takes effect January 6.
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Washington
Spain
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Moldauer Free Man Granted Divorce From Emily Moldauer
Edward Reed testified in divorce court about spying on his wife Georgianna Reed with witnesses and a window view, leading to a decree granting custody to the husband. Other cases included Annie Trasker and Delia Dutton’s divorces, and various adultery and desertion rulings with minor children custody outcomes.
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Edward C. Reed
Georgianna
Middleboro
Boston
Miss Reed
Worcester Street
Sarah Homer
Massachusetts
Delia G. Foley Dutton
George H
Mary Elizabeth McAneney
South Boston
Thomas J
Jamestown
N. Y
Arnold Moldauer
Symphony Orchestra
Emily
Nusi
Moldauer
Emily Martha Krafft
New Hampshire
Josef Knecht
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Knecht
Ella
George
Maud Lane
Chardon Street
Frances
George Killam
Blodgett
Daniel Lynch
Bridget
Julia R. Steiner
William B
Cambridge
Joseph E
Nisi
Katherine M. Tottingham
Charles
Etta Stromberg
Oscar
Ida KE. Jennison
Herbert
Francis B. Pearse
Dudley Street
Levina A
John H. Westfall
Jennie M. Eckman
Salvati Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Ad copy touts Salvati liniment as a universal cure and money saver claiming it kills all pain and is the sole remedy needed for various conditions.
Prison Reform Discussion At Mrs Carey House
The Massachusetts Prison Reform League met at Mrs. Arthur Astor Carey’s home to discuss modernizing prisons. Speakers urged reducing punishments, providing prisoner support, and reforming management, with emphasis on turning inmates toward constructive life post release.
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Massachusetts Prison Reform League
Arthur Astor Carey
Fairfield Street
Florence Spooner
E. F E. Marshall
Deer Island
Italy
Thomas N. Denham
Leiter Denies Selling Wheat Holdings Rumors
Chicago January 5 reports that Joseph Leiter denied rumors he had closed contracts to dispose of most of his wheat to New York and Baltimore exporters who had placed it in Europe, as stated by Broker French representing Leiter interests.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
New York
Baltimore
Europe
French
Leiter
Alleged bunco steerer John Reed caught in New Jersey
Massachusetts swindler John Reed, accused of defrauding farmers and others, has reportedly been captured with a confederate in New Jersey. Reed had vanished from Boston a week earlier and had planned appearances in Gardner and South Framingham courts on early January but defaulted in both cases.
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John Reed
Bunco
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Reed
Boston
Gardner
Dee
South Framingham
Winter Wheat Crop Estimates Show Large Area Increase
E M Thoman reports New York winter wheat area at 26 663 000 acres up 11 4 percent from last year. Farm stocks about 240 000 000 bushels, 48 percent of prior year output. Projected exports and supplies indicate careful balance with domestic reserves.
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New York
E. M. Thoman
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