Hall Murder Trial Opens in Saco Case
The Rev. Henry H. Hall, defended by Judge George L. Emery and counsel Homer Waterhouse Joseph Paquin with Frank W. Hinckley, faces murder charges for his wife’s death. Medical examiners Traynor and McDonald testify that post mortem marks were not fingerprints, challenging the state’s circumstantial case. Trial open to public but limited to courtroom seating.
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George L. Emery
Henry H. Hall
Charles F. Traynor
Biddeford
John A. McDonald
Washington County
Homer T. Waterhouse
Joseph R. Paquin
Emery
Hall
Minnie O. Stevens Hall
Noted York county murder case opens with high profile defense
The Hall murder case in Wells Depot pits Gov ernment rivals for Maine positions. Judge Scott Wilson presides as opponents George L Emery and Franklin L Chesley clash. The trial could last from one day to ten, with 100 witnesses subpoenaed and 50 expected on each side.
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Guy Sturges
Portdnd
Franklin L. Chesley
Saco
Hiram Willard
Sanford
Scott Wilson
Portland
George L. Emery
Biddeford
Emery
York County
Maine Supreme Bench
Boston
Wells Depot
Mr. Hall
Maine
Wells Depot Union Baptist Church
Hall
Supreme Court
Saco City Hall
Ha!l
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Wells
North Kennebunkport
Rickey Signals Cards Won’t Be Auctioned
St. Louis Jan 23 Branch Rickey president of the National League club says at a directors meeting a decision on selling the St. Louis franchise will be made. Rickey voiced his personal view that the club would not be sold at auction.
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ST. Louis
Branch Rickey
Rickey
New Discovery Ends Corn Misery Ice Mint Foot Comfort
A new Japanese product Ice Mint claims to instantly soothe and remove corns and hard skin. It promises cooling relief, no skin irritation, and easy lifting of corns between the toes, soft corns, and calluses with minimal pain.
Oldest Maine woman Mary Goddard dies at 108 in Brunswick
Mrs Mary Goddard aged 108 109 next month dies at her home in Brunswick She was a minister of the Friends Church and preached Sundays at the Friends Meeting House in Durham until age 104 She was born March 16 1810 in South Durham and once preached in Sandwich New Hampshire before returning to Durham
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Brunswick
Mary Goddard
Maine
New England
Harwich Tax Collector Burgess Accused of Shortage
Clarence S. Burgess former Harwich tax collector faces $2800 shortage for 1916 1917 linked to careless bookkeeping. He is on $5000 bond and to appear in Barnstable Superior Court April 1 after arrest at his home. Friends blame bookkeeping or auditor error.
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Harwich
Clarence S. Burgess
Burgess
Barnstable
Post
Provincetown
P. L. Nickerson
George Bearse
Chatham
Frank Howard
Dennisport
Paul Chase
George W. Bansoch
J. F. Rockett
State Bureau of Accounts
Harmwich
Americans in Artillery Duel With Bolsheviki
Archangel January 22. Bolsheviki shell Ust Padenga 30 miles south of Shenkursk as American artillery returns fire. An expected Bolshevik infantry assault did not occur. Peasants report 500 Bolshevik infantry casualties January 19, with many wounded freezing. American losses total under 60.
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Archangel
Associated Press
Ust Padenga
Shenkursk
Andover Scouts Seek Hockey Challenge Near Boston
The Boy Scouts' hockey team from Andover challenges Arlington High sophomores Wakefield High School and Mitchell Academy. Contact Frederic Cole at 130 Main Street Andover Massachusetts.
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Boy Scouts
Andover
Boston
Arlington High School
Wakefield High School
Mitchell Academy
Frederic Cole
Main Street
Mass
Pershing Jump Sparks Army Stir In Roosevelts Feud
The Boston Sunday Post previews H F Wheeler's near term profile The Real Life of General Pershing noting Roosevelt action against Pershing offended many senior officers. The piece signals a major clash within military ranks over wartime leadership.
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General Pershing
Roosevelt
H F. Wheeler
Boston Sunday Post
Ohio Senate seeks alternative landing point for returning troops
The Ohio Senate adopted a joint resolution urging federal authorities to land returning American troops elsewhere than New York due to William Randolph Hearst chairing New York's reception committee.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Bombarding Oporto Reported in Portuguese Conflict
A Madrid wireless dispatch says warships are bombarding Oporto held by monarchists. Rumors persist that former King Manuel may land in Portugal.
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Oporto
London
Madrid
Manuel
Portugal
Boston College votes on sport items at annual meeting
The Boston College Athletic Association held its first meeting of the year with Edwin A. Douglass presiding. The football manager job for next year to be decided by undergraduates. Basketball will be a minor sport. Edwin Hannon named assistant basketball manager and Jim Morrissey assistant hockey manager. Louis Urban named captain pro tem of basketball. Douglass and captain Falvey favor hockey as a major sport and will petition the Graduate Athletic Programme for ratification.
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Boston College Athletic Association
Edwin A. Douglass
Edwin Hannon
Jim Morrissey
Louis Urban
Douglass
Walter
Dido"’ Falvey
Graduate Athletic Papogge
Boston College
Yale Football Star Wins War Honors
Lieutenant A. L. Gates, former Yale football player, was captured after escaping from a German air raid with a French squadron last October. He has been commended by Secretary Daniels for his actions during the event.
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YALE
Washington
A. L. Gates
Daniels
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Coats
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