Suffragists Target Mrs Astor in Fifth Avenue District
Dr Mary Halton leads a vote for women drive through wealthy Fifth Avenue and Madison Park area known as rich and flossy. A suffrage caravan rings the door of Mrs Astor as lights blaze and a butler announces retirement while activists exchange stories of the press and 89 cent cards.
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New York
Upper Fifth Avenue
Carnegie
Seth Low
Madeleine Force
Astor
Astor Mansion
Gravely
Butlers
Mary Halton
Twenty-Ninth Assembly
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Martha Klaischken
Mrs. Astor
Miss Klatschken
Woman Defends Self Against Poisoning Charge in Baby Deaths
In a court appearance the defendant, Mrs. Wells, claims her husband Julius mixed rat poison in a leaky dish in the stable and that a neighbor’s pork was placed nearby. She says her son Louis moved the meat, which the State alleges ties to a long pattern of alleged madness and deliberate harm.
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Louis
Marie
Julius Wells
New Poker Record Set On French Liner Savoie
Neptone’s flush pot winner on the Savoie tops prior marks as a national poker feat. The French liner arrived from Havre this morning amid storm and spray, contrasting with Waldorf Astoria and Mississippi steamboats in poker lore.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Mississippi
Savoie
Havre
Poker on a storm tossed ship ends with huge pot washed away
In a smoking room on the Savoie during a hurricane the poker game continued through the storm. John Francis King of Chicago led a dramatic hand as Frenchmen and Americans played amid rising seas and a wrecking wave. A giant comber swept tables, cards, and money overboard, ending the night with King claiming the biggest pot of the voyage before losses followed.
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John Francis King
Chicago
Mr. King
King
Old Neptune
Contested Will Reveals Dramatic Wedding Scene
Testimony in the Wenz will contest describes Henry Wenz being held up by two men during his marriage to Mary Sulivan two years ago. Nurse Marie Stone and others testify to sensational details, signaling a crowded courtroom ahead.
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Henry Wenz
Mary Sulivan
Marie Stone
Mr. Wenz
G O P Struggles for U S Senate Nomination in State
Republican leaders split between Weeks and Draper for the United States Senate with two thirds support needed from 164 lawmakers. Guild gains favor as a possible compromise candidate amid 32 unbound members and cross party talks. Ends with Guild seen as most acceptable to progressives if a dark horse is chosen.
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Weeks
Draper
United States
Beacon Hill
McCall
Guild
Mr. Guild
McCall Draper Guild faction wins caucus rule ruling
At a Republican conference the McCall Draper Guild group defeated the Weeks camp on the rule to nominate a single candidate at tomorrow's caucus. With 93 votes needed for nomination and 94 two thirds of 140, the McCall group set the threshold and the Weeks side abstained.
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McCall, Draper and Guild
Old Guard
House
Senate
United States
McCall
Weeks
Last Illness and Will Spark Probate Battle in Newton
Henry Wenz of Chestnut Hill Newton died in May 1982 after a long illness leaving an estate valued around 200000. His widow Mary Sullivan, aged under 30, inherits the bulk of the estate while his mother Mrs Frances Wenz of Germany receives 500. A contest is led by Frederic Wenz through his attorney. Miss Stone the nurse testified about the decedent’s dependence and condition.
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Chestnut Hill
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Wenz
Mary Ll. Sullivan
Frances Wenz
Germany
Song
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Atten.ney
George Fred Williams
Walter B. Grant
Samuel C. Bennett
Hugh D. McLellan
Will Indorse No Candidates City Committee Decision
The Democratic city committee decided last evening not to endorse any candidates for the upcoming City Council election. Rallies will be held citywide leading to election day, with ward chairmen deciding whether Municipal League speakers will be invited to Democratic meetings.
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Municipal League
Municipal
Girl Struck by Auto Injures Lynn Woman
Miss Ethel Pritchard 25 of 38 Blossom street Lynn was hit on Sea street by an auto owned and driven by August Beckman Lynn shoe maker. She suffered a skull fracture and was taken to Lynn Hospital where recovery was expected. Beckman was arrested on assault charges and freed on $1000 bond.
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Blossom Street
Lynn
August Beckman
Sea Street
Lynn Hospital
Beckman
Griffith Praises Chic Gan Dil as Equal to Hal Chase
Manager Griffith says Washington first baseman Chic Gan Dil equals Hal Chase of the Highlanders in artistic skill and has no temperamental weaknesses. He calls Gan Dil a greater first baseman because of these qualities.
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Chic
Gandil
Hal Chase
Highlanders
New Yorker
Best Service to California Standard or tourist
Daily travel option with Sunday exception. Berth priced at 9 dollars. Route details include Washington Sunset Route and numbers 12 Milk and 332 Wash.
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California
Washington
Thousands Rally to Save So Cal Fruit Crop
Thousands of men worked to protect Los Angeles area orange and lemon groves valued at 50 million dollars as a severe freeze hit Southern California. Growers warn the loss could raise fruit prices, with the Weather Bureau predicting temperatures as low as those that shattered a 30 year record.
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California
Weather Bureau
My Baby's Life Was Saved by Father John's Medicine
A fragment notes Britt of Athol Massachusetts credits Father John’s Medicine, a food tonic, with saving his baby’s life. The readable text mentions a person named Britt and an address, 283 Kennebunk et al, in Athol.
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Britt
Kennebunk Et
Athol
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Carisbrook Arrives in Port With Wreckage From Hurricane
The British freighter Carisbrook reached port last night after a near disaster at sea last week. While en route from Huelva Spain the ship encountered fierce hurricanes. Captain C A Hunter and two officers survived by clinging to a rail after the bridge collapsed under their feet.
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Carisbrook
C. A. Hunter
Huelva
Spain
Carisbrook Breaks Toward Port After Storm
The Carisbrook a 22 crew steamer carrying 3600 tons of iron pyrites sailed from Huelva 22 days ago and weather deteriorated from the start. A southwest gale with hurricane velocity struck last Friday causing heavy damage with decks littered by wreckage and loss of charts. Navigation was hampered as the ship resembled a battered target and the steering gear plus bridge areas hung by ropes and planks. The steamer moved in cautiously using limited auxiliary gear to reach port.
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Carisbrook
Huelva
Nab Gang and 250000 Loot Seized in New York
Five men and a woman were arrested after a month long chase of a city wide burglary ring. Police recovered a West Side stash packed with furs and valued at about 250000. Arrested were James Pritchard and others linked to a St Andrews Hotel robbery with 10000 in jewelry. additional suspects faced charges of receiving stolen goods. The Carr apartment yielded more jewelry and burglar tools including a rope device.
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New York
James Pritchard
Percy Wyckoff
Harry Willis
Frances Barnes
Wyckoff
Willis
George Carr
William Maddox
Carr
Weeks Force Caucus Benches The Legislature Sees Solid GOP Stand
Private talks reveal a split over majority rule in the Legislature with Weeks supporters praising the caucus strategy as crucial to GOP control. Governor Foss voices public opposition warning it harms senatorial candidates and hints at a possible special message before Wednesday. Republican leaders push conference plans amid ongoing legislative work.
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Foss
Notable Weather Almanac and Anniversary List
The item notes sun moon times and planetary rises for the day, plus a list of today’s anniversaries including Israel Putnam born 1718 and historical political milestones. It mentions births of Louise Imogen Guiney 1861 and Mary E. Wilkins Freeman 1862, and historical events like the first U S national election in 1789.
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Israel Putnam
Bunker Hill
United States
Millard Fillmore
Louise Imogen Guiney
Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman
Battle of Springfels
Bryan
Wilson
Boston Weather Forecast Update
Forecast for Boston warns of rain or snow and colder temperatures. Occasional rain Tuesday and snow Wednesday with moderate variable winds. Weather outlook notes colder air and unsettled conditions.
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Boston
Washington
Yesterday's Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa
Yesterday's temperature figures show 12 18 12 13 Sa m with highs near 80. P M readings include 12 57 6 and 0 8. Evening temps around 5 430 P M and 12 m. average yesterday listed as 48 with year ago at 7 10-24.
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Thompson's Spa
Sa. m
Weisesses
Aversa
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