Murder of Brooklyn junk dealer and assistant shocks neighborhood
George F. Abbott and Frederick Van Buskirk were found murdered in Abbott’s Chapel alley junk shop Brooklyn. Firefighters exposed arson used to cover the crime. Police allege two Brooklyn men, Charles Victor Johnson and Oscar Dahlgren, knew of the crime and were arrested. Abbott’s body showed blunt force trauma and strangulation, while Van Buskirk lay with a gun in his hand amid a bloodstained scene and a protective hat and basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George F. Abbott
Frederick van Buskirk
Abbott
Chapel Alley
Brooklyn
Charles Victor Johnson
Oscar Dahlgren
van Buskirk
New Anglo German Treaty Signed In London
The foreign office announced that Foreign Minister Lansdowne and the German ambassador signed an agreement to settle by arbitration differences of a legal nature or interpretation of existing treaties between Germany and Great Britain. The terms align with those recently concluded with France, Italy and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Office
Lansdowne
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Spain
Boy Drowns While Bathing in Charles River Near Norumbega Park
George Dwyer age 16 of Auburndale drowned while swimming in the Charles River near Norumbega Park. He could not swim and bound two varnish cans with string to stay afloat. the line broke and he disappeared. The body was recovered an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
George Dwyer
Auburndale
Charles River
Norumbega Park
Drowned while using improvised life preserver
Rudolf Gaudette age 14 drowned at Spectacle Pond while attempting to swim with an improvised life preserver. He lost his grip in deep water and sank.
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Pawtucket
RR. 1
Rudolf Gaudette
Spectacle Pond
Fitzgerald's Dorchester House Damaged by Fire
The residence of Hon. John F. Fitzgerald at 39 Welles Avenue Dorchester was badly damaged by fire about 11 pm. The stairway and much of the second floor burned from an unknown cause. The house is closed as Fitzgerald arrived in Boston with the Democratic delegation. damage estimated at 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Fitzgerald
Welles Avenue
Dorchester
Fitzgerald
Boston
Seaver Out Conley Wins in School Board Fight
Debate over superintendent choice continues as Mulvey and Duff back Conley while others support Seaver. Board vote retains Maurice White as supervisor and plans a six member committee to appoint a new candidate for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
George W. Evans
Maurice P. White
McDonald
Charlestown
White
Evans
Dye Jeremias
Conley
Hyde Park
Dwight School
Committee On Rules and Regulations
Ellis
Cuba Big Brother Cigarros Offer Value Choice
All Havana tobacco cigars with hand finished texture offered at 15 cents each or 2 cents per item. Cuba Big Brother Cigarros pride themselves on excellent tobacco and aroma like high priced cigars. Box of five available for 10 cents. They promise pleasing taste and money savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Boston Elects Conley as Superintendent Over Seaver
Mrs. Julia Duff lauds the board for choosing Conley as superintendent, declaring the overthrow of the Public School Association and praising Conley’s past supervision. She notes the goal of hiring Boston residents, saying 71 percent already live in the city and hopes all teachers will be locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff
Julia FE. Duff
Mr. Conley
Conley
Tts
Boston
Three Thousand Women Gamblers Stirred by Track Betting
New York reports that about three thousand women frequent race tracks daily and wager heavily. They appear refined and many are actresses who have lost fortunes yet remain devoted to racing. Authorities study this to propel legislation banning public women’s gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Italian Father Dying After Watertown Shooting Accident
Francisco Egizio, an Italian man shot accidentally by Salvatoras De Fellici on July 8, is dying at Waltham Hospital. De Fellici fled and remains missing. Egizio says the shooting was accidental and no charges are filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Francisco Egizio
Salvatoras de Fellici
Waltham Hospital
Fellici
Egizio
Haverford and Winchester Draw in English Match
London July 12. Cricket match ended in a draw as Haverford College and Winchester College played to a stalemate. Winchester closed first innings at 446 for eight declared, while the Americans posted 178 in their first innings and 252 for nine in their second innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haverford College
Winchester College
Winchester
Train Kills Everett Man Identified as Charles Griggs
The body of Charles Griggs of Everett was found on the inbound Boston and Maine tracks in Chelsea near Everett avenue and West Third street. He, 25, was identified by brother G W Griggs at A Hearns undertaking rooms, presumed killed by Train 250 while living in Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Griggs
Everett
Boston & Maine Railroad
Chelsea
Everett Avenue
West Third Street
Hearing adjourned as inquiry into Sooper death continues
Dr Granville P Conn medical referee adjourned the hearing until tomorrow and County Solicitor David S Dudley shared little hope that the exact cause of Sooper s death would be revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville P. Conn
Sooper
Davids. Dudley
Drowning Canoeists Rescued Near Weston Bridge
Riverside July 12. Just before 11 pm officers Doyle and Scribner rescued a young man and woman from drowning after their canoe capsized at the Weston bridge arches. Both were exhausted, with the woman taking longer to recover after reaching the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Metropolitan Police
Weston Bridge
Doyle
Scribner
Meat Strike Fears Rise Over Wages Dispute
Armour & Co executive Arthur Meeker says union wage demands for unskilled labor are unwarranted while strike leader Michael Donnelly states the fight is against wage cuts. He notes initial demands for 20 cents hourly, later amended to 18 1/2 cents, with Omaha and Sioux City at 19 cents, and packers offering no agreement beyond 17 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Meeker
Armour & Co
Michael Donnelly
Omaha
Sioux City
All the Kansas City Men Out Strike Statement
Louis Reinhardt leads the Kansas City strike saying all union men at work walked out and more will stay away until settlement. He orders nonviolence and endurance through summer. Packers offer few comments and warn some plants may kill a few animals tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Louis Reinhardt
Packers at Omaha Are Shut Down
Omaha Neb July 12 There was no demonstration in the packing house district as strikers returned home and kept quiet. Plant owners added watchmen but it seemed unnecessary. Officials say there will be no immediate reopening of plants. Both sides expect a lengthy struggle and higher fresh meat prices are noted.
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Omaha
Neb
Meat Prices Rise in New York as Strikes Spread
In New York on July 12, retail butchers raised meat prices by 2 to 3 cents a pound after news of strikes in meat packing plants across major cities. Union organizer H L Eichelberg warns of a meat famine within three days in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. L. Eichelberg
Amalgamated Meat Cutters’ and Butcher Workmen's Union of America
Special Offer at Transfer Desk on July 14
The first 500 customers showing this coupon at the Transfer Desk on Thursday July 14 receive a Special Transfer Card. Cardholders gain double Green Trading Stamps on purchases made with the card on the named date.
Gus Sohlke Inherits German Baronetcy and Estate
Gus Sohlke stage director of The Isle of Spice and B C Whitney shows has learned from attorney William Grossman that he inherits the title of baron and an estate worth about 115000 dollars from a German uncle. He may be Baron Augustus von Horrenhoffer but plans to keep living in America.
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Gus Sohlke
Isle of Spice
B. C. Whitney
William Grossman
New York
Germany
Baron Augustus von Horrenhoffer
Duchy of
Wurtemburg
Schivel Castle
Rhine
Sohlke
Gus
America
Mme
Augustus Sohlke
Nina Sohlke Schivel
Baron Schivel
Mayor Samuel M. Jones Dies in Toledo Home
Samuel M. Jones, known as the golden rule mayor, died at his Toledo home this afternoon at 5 07. He had been ill and his death ends a noted civic career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
Toledo M ayor Samuel M Jones Dies After Illness
Mayor Samuel M Jones of Toledo died yesterday from complications of disease. An abscess on a lung and long standing asthma caused his fatal illness. The city mourns as his honesty and honesty guided leadership. He was unconscious the last two days with his family at his side. he leaves a widow and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Toledo
ELOPERS MUST RETURN TO GERMANY
Mrs. Oscar Twetzer and Paul C Blass are ordered to return to Berlin after being refused entry. They will sail back on Thursday aboard the same steamer. Oscar Twetzer sails with funds spent in the pursuit, and forgives his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Billings
Oscar Twetzer
Berlin
Germany
Paul C. Blass
Twetzer
Blass
Explosion Likely Fatality in Manchester Gas Leak
An investigator said the fatal blast appeared accidental, caused by leaking gas ignited by a cigar in a small room. Edward P. Hooper of Manchester, Mass., a stock broker, was found dead amid building ruins after last being seen at 9 p.m. Hooper’s remains will be sent to his parents there tomorrow.
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Kimball
Concord
N.fh
Exchange
Hooper
Planders
Manchester
Mass
Dudley
Postman
Brown
Edward P. Hooper
Rowful day at the undertaking establishment
A witness stated the body lay as of the day of inquiry and he believes the death resulted from an accident. The report suggests an accidental death pending further inquiry.
Doctor Declares Hooper Insane and Describes Delusions
Everett July 12 Dr J A Jackson Hoopers physician and close friend says Hooper was mentally unbalanced for over a year and convinced people were talking about him He details his financial concerns and sudden silences The physician believes Hoopers death may have been self inflicted and notes the familyProceedings followed as Hoopers father Edward P Hooper travels from Manchester by the Sea to Concord to claim the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Chester Hooper
J. A. Jackson
Hooper
Post
Hark
Edward Pp. Hooper
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Concord
Outdoor Furniture From Paine Company Expands Local Selections
The Paine Furniture Company showcases a wide range of outdoor furniture designed to withstand rain and sun. Highlights include chairs and settees in Mexican egrass rattan willow and Adirondack birch and Indiana hickory for patios and lawns. Catalogues with prices and descriptions are available by mail for those unable to visit the warerooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Paine Furniture Company
Paine Company
Tucker Begins Fight Today
Charles II Tucker's counsel plan to petition for the employment of experts in the equity session of the Superior Court today. They seek the government expert names and the nature of expected evidence. District Attorney Sanderson will participate for the government side. If denied Tucker's petition, defense lawyers may move to suspend the trial for their experts to inspect government exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II
Tucker
Charles Innes
James Vahey
Lawton
Superior Court
Sanderson
Middlesex
Injured Boy Dies After Fence Accident
Edmund Robinson a 13 year old son of Captain John H. Robinson of 101 Cottage street slipped on a fence on Maverick street Boston and impaled himself on a sharp picket entering his stomach He died at Relief Hospital at 10 o clock yesterday afternoon in agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick Street
Boston
Edmund Robinson
Relief Hospital
John H. Robinson
Cottage Street
Half-Season Sale of Summer Goods
Local retailer announces a half season sale ahead of stock taking offering sweeping reductions on men youths and children clothing ladies and misses suits and coats waists underwear negligees gloves hosiery furnishing goods hats and shoes with mail orders filled promptly as the term half season is marketed as a period for exceptionally low prices.
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Charles
Seaver
Cushing
Mr. Mulvey
Walter T. Harrington
Charlestown Frothingham
Carlisle
Messrs. Waler
Stratton D. Brooks
Burke
Estabrook & Eaton
Sunday Post
Haverford
Train
N. H
Chester E. Hooper
Packers
Houghton
Dutton
Pitts
Ffree Ice
Dimensions
Iber
Awmut Furniture CO
Tremont Street
C.clas Union
Lzeeris Pel and
Sudbury Sts
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