Call 22 in Mystery of Girl's Death
The Suffolk county grand jury opens an inquiry into the death of Miss Margaret Ward of Peabody found in an automobile in Salem on the Fourth of July. Twenty two Salem Peabody residents are summoned, including seven men and three Roxbury girls under arrest as accessories after the fact, by District Attorney Pelletier.
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Suffolk County Grand Jury
Margaret Ward
Peabody
Salem
Roxbury
Pelletier
Grand jury to probe Ward death at 42 Warren Avenue
Following a conference with Medical Examiner Magrath and Boston and Salem police inspectors the grand jury will determine if Miss Ward died in the automobile or was dead when removed from the house at 42 Warren Avenue. Subpenas were served late last night.
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Magrath
Boston
Salem
Boston Architect Arthur Rice Dies at Westwood Home
Arthur Waldo Rice, a prominent Boston architect, died at his Milk Street Westwood residence after a three day illness. Born in Dieppe France on July 29 1875 he had lived in Westwood for years and is survived by his brother George P Rice of Westwood.
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Arthur Waldo Rice
Boston
Milk Street
Westwood
Dieppe
France
George P. Rice
West&wood
Second Massachusetts Regiment Begins Border Service in New Mexico
The Second Massachusetts Regiment entered active service near the border in Columbus New Mexico on July 6 with outpost and interior duties. Companies A C and H from Worcester and E from Orange faced a violent dust storm during their first 48 hour shift as they relieve regular and New Mexican troops.
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Columbus
N. M
Worcester
Orange
Major Warren Leads Massachusetts Troops In Mexico Patrol
Major H. H. Warren of Worcester commands patrol detail and distributes ammunition while stressing care and discipline. An hour is spent on guard duty instructions as the first step to deploy Massachusetts troops. The next move plans to guard motor trucks on the Mexico line of communication.
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H. H. Warren
Worcester
United States
Massachusetts
Mexico
Shark kills man off N J at Spring Lake
Charles Bruder, a bellboy at a large beachfront hotel, was attacked by a shark while hundreds watched from the beach and south end pavilion at Spring Lake New Jersey. He lost both legs and died ten minutes after being brought to shore. The incident occurred in the afternoon and is being investigated as beachgoers reacted with shock.
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Spring Lake
N. J
Charles Bruder
An Ideal Summer Drink Horsford’s Acid Phosphate
Advert shows Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as a refreshing and healthful vitalizing drink for summer. It promotes vitality and well being in a concise promotional tone.
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Horsford
Jellicoe Reports German High Sea Fleet Action May 31 1916
Vice-Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe informs the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty that the German high sea fleet engaged the British on May 31, 1916, to the west of Jutland Bank off Denmark, as he opens his report describing the disputed battle and its outcomes.
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Admiralty
Jutland Bank
Denmark
John R. Jellicoe
Home Fleets
Jellicoe
Grand fleet sails in coordinated North Sea sweep
The ships of the grand fleet began a daylong deployment following my policy of routine patrols. On Wednesday May 31, the first and second battle cruiser squadrons led several light cruiser squadrons and destroyers in a southern scouting maneuver, while the battle fleet moved with additional cruiser squadrons and flotillas in support.
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Grand Fleet
North Sea
Sherburne Seeks Mounted Band for Field Artillery
Colonel Sherburne in charge of the field artillery at the Mexican border appeals to Adjutant-General Cole saying Give me music. A mounted band is being recruited by Frank M. Kelliher and once ready, General Cole will recommend sending it to Colonel Sherburne, though actual dispatch rests with federal authorities.
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Sherburne
Cole
Frank M. Kelliher
Osborne Reappointed Warden of Sing Sing
New York July 6 George W Kirchwey tendered his resignation as warden of Sing Sing to James M Carter state superintendent of prisons here tonight and Thomas M Osborne was reappointed to the office. Mr Osborne who retired after indictment on several counts will resume his duties on July 16 Carter announced.
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New York
George W. Kirchweyl
Sing Sing
James M. Carter
Thomas M. Osborne
Mr. Osborne
Westchester County
Mr. Carter
Wind storm toll tops Beloit area with seventeen dead
Seventeen people died and eight were injured as a wind storm toppled houses north of Beloit, Selma area, with many dwellings wrecked. No wire communication was available from Beloit tonight while Mobile reported no fatalities but heavy property damage after a tropical storm.
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Ala
Beloit
Montgomery
Mobile
Austrians Admit Defeat and Territory Loss in One Day
Austro German lines crumble as Austrian forces retreat, with ten thousand prisoners taken by Russian forces. Russian booty reportedly vast, including 250 cannons and 750 machine guns. German forces concede a withdrawal in Tarnopol amid heavy fighting.
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Czar
Tarnopol
Formal note to be sent on Mexican talks
Washington reports that the United States accepts General Carranza’s call for direct talks to settle all differences. Ambassador designate Eliseo Arredondo was informed by Secretary Lansing after a meeting with President Wilson that a formal note will confirm the report, with the draft awaiting cabinet review.
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Washington
Mexico
Eliseo Arredondo
United States
Carranza
Arredondo
Secretary Lansing
Wilson
Lansing
Secretary Lansing to Vacation Pending Mexican Discussions
Immediately after the cabinet meeting Secretary Lansing plans a month long vacation. Counsellor Polk will oversee the State Department and meet Mr Arredondo in informal talks to seek a solution to the Mexican problems.
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Lansing
Polk
State Department
Arredondo
Russo Japanese Convention Signed for Peace in Far East
In Petrograd the Russian foreign minister Sergius Sazonoff and Japanese ambassador Baron Ichiro Motono signed a two article convention. It aims to unite Russia and Japan in maintaining lasting peace in the Far East, marking a diplomatic effort to prevent renewed conflicts.
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Petrograd
London
Sergius Sazonoff
Baron Ichiro Motono
Far East
French Pressing on in Somme District
British and French forces report steady gains in the Somme district with advancing lines and reduced enemy activity. Ver dun area shows little fighting, while Allied artillery concentrations continue to shape frontline shifts.
Four in Crash on Commonwealth Ave Newton
Four people escaped death after two cars collided head on on Commonwealth avenue Newton between Hammond street and Hobart road. A large limousine owned by Dr Frederick A. Davis vanished with a female passenger who was later identified only by a card reading Mrs Gertrude Trasher. Police searched for both the woman and the unconscious male driver and later saw him emerge from the wreckage before disappearing again.
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Newton
Hammond Street
Hobart Road
Frederick A. Davis
Beacon Street
Gertrude Trasher
Collision on Cambridge Street injures two drivers
Mr and Mrs Samuel A Webster of 677 Cambridge Street Brighton were shaken but unharmed when a limousine swerved into their car. The pachyderm vehicle vaulted, rolled on its side, and skidded about 20 feet as occupants rushed to the wreck to aid a woman found nearby.
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Samuel A. Webster
Cambridge Street
Brighton
Mrs. Webster
Boston
Mr. Webster
Dorchester Board of Trade Opposes Franklin Park Merry-Go-Round
The Dorchester Board of Trade condemned plans to operate a commercial merry-go-round at Franklin Park and voted to send a letter to Mayor Curley requesting a public hearing. President Raymond P. Delano warned the proposal commercializes the park and opposes using the park for private interests.
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Franklin Park
Dorchester Board of Trade
Curley
Raymond P. Delano
Red Cross Appeal to the Children
Miss Mabel T. Boardman of the American Red Cross appeals to children nationwide to donate to the Children's Red Cross Postal Fund. The money will buy post cards and writing materials for American soldiers on the Mexican border.
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Washington
Mabel T. Boardman
The
American Red Cross
Children’s Red Cross Postal Fund
Lloyd George is named War Secretary in Britain
London reports David Lloyd George becomes Secretary of State for War while Sir Edward Grey receives an earldom and the Earl of Derby is named under secretary of war. Amid western front pauses, Russian offensives surge with 10,000 prisoners captured, about 5,000 Germans, and German forces retreat east of Kolomea and Tarnopol under pressure from General von Bothmer.
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Grey
Earl
London
David Lloyd George
Teutons
Petrograd
Dniester
Kolomea
Tarnopol
von Bothmer
Progress on Somme Drive Improves Allied Front Lines
Allied forces on the Somme report steady gains by both Britain and France as they straighten their fronts along captured territory and press the offensive. The effort hinges on maintaining cohesion and sustaining advances.
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Somme
Forecast for New England Fair Weather This Weekend
In Washington on July 6 the forecast predicts fair conditions for New England on Friday and Saturday. Highs near comfortable levels and winds light, with no significant storms expected through the period. Local readers should plan outdoor activities accordingly.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Weather Data May Include Odd Entries and Averages
The report records scattered temperature readings with inconsistent labels and times. It also notes average temperatures for yesterday and for the same date last year, indicating a weather data summary from the period.
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