Dickens Drood Trial Brings London Literary Giants
A public trial of Edwin Drood's disappearance features Bernard Shaw as foreman and Cecil Chesterton for the defense. J. Cuming Walters leads prosecution while the courtlike pageantry includes Dickensian impersonations and a humorous verdict. The crowd clamors for a repeat focusing on Drood and Rose Ayling in a cathedral town setting.
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Chesterton
Foreman Shaw
J. Cuming Walters
Dickens
Cecil Chesterton
Drood
Edwin Drood
Jasper
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W. W. Jacobs
William
Rose Ayling
Rochester
David Copperfield
John Jasper
Edwin
Rose
Mystery of Edwin Drood ends and Thaw hearing mix
The article surveys Edwin Drood mystery theories from Dickens era critics and later trials. It also reports a Concord hearing on Clarence Thaw mental state with testimony from Sheriff Drew and Officer Stevens praising Thaw’s conduct. The piece follows debates over whether Drood died and notes Thaw supporters celebrate.
Dickens Unfinished Drood Mystery Hides Body Identity
Dickens novel Edwin Drood remains unfinished at his death. The plot centers on the fate of the missing hero and the true identity of a body found, raising questions about culpability and the story’s unresolved ending.
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Dickens
England
Drood
Jasper
Richard A. Proctor
Edwin Drood
Edwin
Cuming Walters
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Defense challengers Thaw bail in Matteawan case
William Travers Jerome appears to oppose bail relief for Thaw at today's hearing. The article notes the fugitive’s long, ongoing fight against capture and liberation efforts spanning over six years.
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Jerome
Frank S. Streeter
Concord
Aldrich
Federal District Court
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Prof W D Marks Dies in Hospital in Plattsburg
William D Marks former Whitney professor of dynamic engineering at the University of Pennsylvania died in Champlain Valley Hospital Plattsburg aged 66 He belonged to the American Philosophical Society and American Institute of Electrical Engineers and was an honorary life member of the Franklin Institute He was a consulting engineer in gas and electricity in New York Worcester Providence and other cities
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Plattsburg
N. Y
William D. Marks
Whitney
University of Pennsylvania
Champlain Valley Hospital
American Philosophical Society
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Franklin Institute
New York
Worcester
Providence
Estate seeks $125000 in contract suit
Gertrude J. Fitzpatrick, longtime housekeeper for Columbus avenue magnate James M. Fairfield, sues his executors Attorney Roland H. Sherman and William A. Lang of Melrose in a contract action with damages set at $125,000.
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James M. Fairfield
Columbus Avenue
Roland H. Sherman
William A. Lang
Melrose
Addamnum
Executor's heirs dispute alleged promise after death
Papers in a case filed yesterday were impounded. Gertrude Fitzpatrick or Fitts, housekeeper for the aged Mr Fairfield, claims he promised to provide for her after his death. Executors dispute the merit, noting Fairfield’s wealth and prior bequests. He died Sept 4 1912 after foot operation and gangrene. He was a Boston real estate figure and philanthropist.
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Gertrude Fitzpatrick
Gertrude Fitts
Fairfield
Miss Fitzpatrick
James M. Fairfield
Boston
Lowell
George Erwin
Pupils Fired Northfield School Fire Alleged Incendiary
The fire that destroyed the new school near Oak Hill is believed set by pupils to dodge winter sessions starting Monday. The Northfield school board offers a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of the arsonists. Authorities allege incendiary origin.
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Northfield
N. H
Oak Hill
Clarkson of Kittery Point Dies at 53
Frank T. Clarkson a former York County deputy sheriff and recent appointee as postmaster died at Kittery Point Me aged 53 He served under President Cleveland in his first administration and long ran a grocery business He was a Knight Templar and member of the Portsmouth Lodge of Elks.
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Kittery Point
Frank T. Clarkson
York County
Cleveland
Portsmouth
Judith's Use of the Syndicate
A profile by Anne Shannon Monroe in the Sunday Post Magazine examines Judith and her relationship with a powerful syndicate. The piece explores social dynamics, ambition, and the pressures of collaboration in a midcentury urban setting.
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Anne Shannon Monroe
Judith
Next Sunday Post
Rogers Named First Assistant U S District Attorney
Leo A. Rogers secretary to Police Commissioner O Meara was appointed first assistant United States district attorney to succeed William H Garland. Recommended by Congressman Peters Rogers is Harvard Law School and Harvard 1902 graduate. He is linked to John A Sullivan’s nomination to succeed Asa P French whose term ends January 18. Rogers previously counseled police officials and worked with Sughrue Chase.
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O'Meara
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Horner
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O’meara
Willam H. Garland
Rogers
Congressman Peters
Harvard Law School
Harvard
John A. Sullivan
Finance Commission
Asa P. French
Sullivan
French
Sughrue & Chase
Million for Army Girl Left by Warner van Norden
Miss Cora J L van Norden, once a Salvation Army lassie connected with the Boston branch, is bequeathed 1 000 000 by her father Warner van Norden president of the van Norden Trust Co of New York. She was an active Boston Salvation Army worker, known for collecting for the poor.
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Salvation Army
Lassie
Cora
Boston
Army
Warner van Norden
van Norden Trust Company
New York City
Miss Norden
Lieutenant Lane Heads Firemen's Relief
Lieutenant John P. Lane of the protective department was elected president of the Boston Firemen's Mutual Relief Association at the annual election held at fire headquarters last night. George B. Hennessy of Engine 12 was elected vice president and Chief John A. Mullen secretary and treasurer.
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Protective Department
Boston Firemen’s Mutual Relief Association
George B. Hennessy
Engine 12
John A. Mullen
Chapman and Hodges Wed in Canton Unitarian Church
Miss Dorothy Miller Chapman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Otis Chapman and Wetmore Hodges of Detroit were married tonight at the Unitarian Church at Canton Corners in front of more than 200 relatives and friends.
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Canton
Dorothy Miller Chapman
William Otis Chapman
Wetmore Hodges
Detroit
Canton Corners
Atlanta Prison Abuse Sparks Possible Congressional Probe
Congressman Howard of Georgia pushes for action after Julian Hawthorne’s Atlanta prison abuse series. He files complaints with the Civil Service Commission alleging DOJ officials violated civil service rules by firing five guards and two others without hearings and seeks a McReynolds inquiry. A House investigation may follow if Attorney General does not act.
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Julian Hawthorne
Sunday Post
Atlanta
Congressman Howard
Georgia
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Howard
McReynolds
Congress
House of Representatives
Friends
House
Hawthorne's Prison Inquiry Sparks Atlanta Storyline
Warden Moyer faced scrutiny as Julian Hawthorne champions humane prison reform in a Boston Sunday Post series. John C. Roberts a discharged prisoner corroborates brutal conditions and praises Hawthorne for truth telling. Roberts plans to seek a congressional inquiry with congressman Howard. next Post installment promised with life sentence profiles.
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Moyer
Atlanta
Boston Sunday Post
Julian Hawthorne
Hawthorne
John C. Roberts
United States
Alexander
Roberts
Washington
Congressman Howard
Howard
Congress
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Wanted Beef but No Horse
William L. Tuttle of 146 Pearl street Somerville parked his light express wagon on 15 North Market street with a $30 rump round of beef aboard. When he returned, both horse and wagon were stolen but later found on Johns street. the beef was still missing.
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William L. Tuttle
Pearl Street
Somerville
Tuttle
North Market Street
Johns Street
Woman Dies After Husband Alleged Fire Attack
Mrs. Mary Rooney, 48, died from burns after she said her husband Peter Rooney poured alcohol on her and set her on fire with a match. Rooney, held for atrocious assault, is in detention on a murder charge in Jersey City New Jersey.
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Jershy City
N. J
Peter Rooney
Mary Rooney
Rooney
Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil Promises Quick Relief
Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil is advertised as a flavorless, odorless castor oil that acts quickly, with no griping or gas. It is sold in 25c or 50c sizes, not in bulk, by Spencer Kellogg & Sons in Buffalo New York.
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Barry
Austin Perry
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Spencer Kellogg & Sons, Inc
Buffalo
N. Y
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