Rosenthal Marked for Death Was Warned by Authorities
The article notes Rosenthal had been warned he was marked for death as police say the gamblers who hated his confrontations and squeal forced them from business. The police department responds to questions about half a dozen officers present.
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Rosenthal
E Gamblers
Whitman
T‘hey
West Forty-fifth Street
Stusf
East Side
Canfield
Honest John Kelly
Ludlum
East
Metropole
Broadway
Forty-third Street
Times Square
Herman
Fifth Avenue
Central Office
James Consedine
Becker
Rosenthal killing test of police ties sparks wider probe
The murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal triggers scrutiny of a supposed police gambling partnership. District Attorney Whitman suggests police terror may have used Rosenthal as an instrument to silence rivals while Becker denies involvement. Rosenthal’s affidavits alleged Becker loaned 1500 dollars for 25 percent profits, fueling a graft investigation that widens as 10 gamblers named for Dowling law scrutiny.
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Whitman
Rosenthal
Grand Jury
John J. Donohue
J. van Vechten Olcott
J. Donohue
Becker
Washington Square
Louis Libby
Dougherty
Libby
Forty-fifth Street
Waldo
Whitman Forthwith
Miss Edith Deacon Returns to Society in Newport
Newport July 16 Miss Edith Deacon made her first public appearance since the death of fiancé George Lee Peabody at a handicap doubles tennis tournament in the Casino. She had withdrawn after Peabody’s death and studied sculpture with a noted artist. Her grandmother reportedly offered $100,900 to return, which she declined. She met Miss Martha Bacon and plans to sail August 15 for Europe with her mother.
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Newport
R. I
Edith Deacon
George Lee Peabody
Favorite
Peabody
Charles H. Baldwin
Miss Deacon
Martha Bacon
Europe
Parish Garden Party Set At Sacred Heart Hanover
The Sacred Heart parish of Hanover will host a garden party on July 27 at the parochial residence under Rev Father Donahue and General Manager John A Plavel. Father Donahue arrived about six months ago from Peabody after a longer stay in Cohasset. He has led church improvements including exterior repainting interior remodeling a new Sacred Heart altar gifts of sanctuary items and new electric lighting.
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Sacred Heart Parish
Hanover
Father Donahue
John A. Plavel
Peabody
Cohasset
Norfolk Fly Killing Contest Hits 6,627,000 Dead Flies
The Norfolk health department reports 6,627,000 dead flies submitted in the fly killing contest as of July 16. The rat killing contest remains active with a prize of five cents per dead rat awarded to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Health Department
Firemen Report Abuse Aboard U S Collier Vulcan
Norfolk July 16 Firemen aboard the collier Vulcan at Hampton Roads accuse authorities of tainted food and forcing hot water. Eight jailed for complaining, two collapse from heat. Agent Balsa says warm water and beer bottle ice abuses alleged. vow to report to Navy with signed petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Vulcan
Hampton Roads
F. Balsa
Marine Firemen’s Union
Washington
Agent Balsa
Navy Department
Cadigan Receives Civil Service Board Approval
William G. Cadigan of Dorchester gains Civil Service Commission approval for his appointment to the Boston Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners. He will assume duties immediately.
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Cadigan
Civil Service Board
O. K
William G. Cadigan
Nottingham Street
Dorchester
Boston Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners
Civil Service Commission
Mayor Buys at Shepard Sale on North Shore Auction
Swampscott hosted the John Shepard furniture sale with Mayor Fitzgerald the top bidder. About 20000 dollars worth of items sold for just over half value, including a Hart painting bought for 500 and jade tapestries as low as 49. The bidding drew notable residents A W Preston and B B Currier among others.
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Swampscott
John Shepard
Shepard, Norwell Company
Boston
Fitzgerald
North Shore
James Hart
Hercules
New York
A. W. Preston
United Fruit Company
Shepard
B. B. Currier
Street Dust Irritation Relief Advertises Hood’s Lotion
An old advertisement claims street dust irritates skin and inflames pores and promotes Hood’s Lotion as quick relief available for 65 cents. It presents a period tone and direct call to purchase.
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Senthal
Charles Becker
Big Tim
Criminal Courts
Ferguson
Liesden
Hewson
Washingon St
I. el. Ox
Bryans
Jaynes
W. B. Hunt Co
Rochester
N.X
Washington Street
Cor. Beach
Boylston Street
Dan Ragetan
SSO
David J. Ingraha
War Street
Texamina Ion
Parish
C. J. Hood CO
Evans Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Fred Polito
Resinol Chem, Co
Baltimore
Raymond’s
Bil
Yours Truly
Raymond
Brookside
West India
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