Not Guilty Theory Ends Largely Famous Essex Trial
After long hours of deliberation the jury acquitted Bessie Skeels Lundgren of murdering Florence Gay and her brother. The court heard emotional releases from Lundgren and supporters outside as the crowd awaited verdict. extradition questions and trial costs were discussed among officials.
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Mrs. Skeels
Miss Gay
Post
Lundgren
New Jersey
Bayonne
Daley
Undgren
Coolidge
Mr. Datey
Webster Thayer
Essex County Superior Criminal Court
Archie M. Frost
Terry A. Newhall
Iynn Coal Merchant
Bessie Skeels
Essex
Florence Gay
Mrs. Luce
Bars Open at Nantasket Stir Prohibition Fight
Crowds pack Nantasket bars as police delay action amid a push to repeal wartime prohibition. Boston liquor dealers urge a Jan 16 comeback to prewar sales, while two hotels plan near beer sales and druggists gain prescription powers. Police prepared for holiday crowds as city officials seek Governor Coolidge’s stance.
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Boston Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Elks’ Club
McGillicuddy
Hurley
Boston Retail Liquor Dealers Association
McGillcuddy
Post
John J. McCarthy
City of Boston Hotel Association
Boston
Quincy House
Essex
Bombs Found in Walpole Workshop Tied to Fourth of July Noise Plan
Howard Davis, 19, a paper mill employee, admitted the 19 bombs were made to mark a private Fourth of July celebration. Police seized the devices, described as varied in size and filled with black powder, and noted lack of powder transport permits. An examiner and Justice Department investigator were alerted.
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East Walpole
Leonard
Howard Davis
Davis
Wrentham
Post
Boston
Navy
Walpole
Leon
Shortsstreet
Department of Justice
Trial Ends As Man Rescues Woman From Death
A dramatic courtroom moment closes as a man who saved a woman from death faces trial for alleged actions. He thanks God as the proceedings conclude and the jury reaches its verdict.
Strike Settled in Toronto Street Railway
The Toronto street railway strike, ongoing for about ten days, was settled tonight and service will resume tomorrow morning.
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Toronto
Federal buildings guarded by state forces overnight
State Guardsmen sailors customs guards and police kept watch at the Federal Building the Custom House tower and nearby public structures to prevent possible anti government demonstrations by Bolsheviks anarchists or cranks.
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Federal Building
Custom House Tower
Troops Guard Key Buildings Amid Bombing Alert
Authorities show strict security after threats of bomb outrages. A truck of soldiers set up temporary barracks in the dbavy building and guards manned upper floors with passes signed by Edward H. Pearson. Customs guards at the Custom House and sailors at the Appraisers Store joined police and watchmen guarding the State House and Suffolk county courthouse. Department of Justice agents stood ready for immediate duty if needed.
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Milk
Devonshire Street
Dbavy
Meutenant
Edward H. Pearson
Custom House
Atlantic
Northern Avenues
State House
Suffolk County
Department of Justice
Government sale of horse equipment by sealed bids
A government surplus sale offers 900 commercial saddles 3228 horse covers and 593 feed bags. Sealed bids will be opened at 2 PM July 15 1919 at Zone Supply Office Baltimore Maryland. Details and bid forms available from the office or Zone Supply Offices in Boston New York Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago.
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Transportation Bldg
Atlanta
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Newport News
Jeffersonville
Ind
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
San Antonio
Omaha
el Paso
San Francisco
Investigation Held In Silence Hidden Findings
A thorough investigation was conducted today but the results were not made public. The inquiry’s scope and conclusions remain undisclosed.
New York Police Mobilize 11000 for Independence Day
More than 11,000 officers and detectives are on continuous duty through Saturday to deter potential anarchist threats on Independence Day. City Hall, Sub-Treasury, courts, St Patrick's Cathedral and private mansions on Fifth Avenue receive guard protection amid plans to mobilize State Guard regiments if needed. Brigadier Generals Dyer and Robb oversee readiness for rapid assembly.
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New York
State Guard
George R. Dyer
Manhattan
Bronx
James Robb
Brooklyn
Sub-Treasury
Criminal Courts
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Senator Clark
Montana
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Henry C. Frick
City Seeks Extra Guards to Bar Outside Anarchists
Additional guards were sent tonight to railroad stations and ferries to prevent anarchists from outside points from entering the city.
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Drew Carnegie
Finley J. Shepard
Nationwide law agencies unite for Independence Day security
The Department of Justice reports no concerted plot found for July 4 but all law enforcement agencies will cooperate tomorrow to prevent anarchist and radical bomb violence. The FBI has enlisted major city police to surveil suspects and arrest on slightest provocation. Public officials receive enhanced protection, though details remain secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Washington
Bureau of Investigation
Inkstand Presented to Versailles by Clemenceau
Paris July 3 Premier Clemenceau presented the inkstand used at the peace treaty signing to Versailles. The gesture marks a formal tribute to the city as the treaty materializes from negotiations and documents.
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PEACE
Versailles
Paris
Clemenceau
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Pierre Garven
Hudson County
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Bizare
S’eabody
Thayer
Sherburn
Ing
William D. Walker
Bessie Mae Lundgren
William
Mark Wilkins
Commonwealth
Ptares
Courts of
Massachusetts
Turnpike Inn
Methuen
Lindgren
Borden Ky
Nantasket
Internal Revenue Office
Internal Revenue Department
Peters
Wilson
Found
Purboxia Company
Norway Street Tel
Back Bay
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