Disagreement Over Sutton Death Details Emerges in Inquiry
In Annapolis the Sutton death inquiry hears First Lieutenant William F. Bevan recount Sutton's fatal morning on Oct 13, 1907. Bevan, guard officer, says Sutton deliberately shot himself, but his account differs key points from Lieutenant Adams who claimed involvement in a life and death struggle.
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Annapolis
James N. Sutton
United States Marine Corps
William F. Bevan
Marine Corps
New Jersey
Sutton
Bevan
Adams
Bevan Testimony In Sutton Shooting Sparks Marine Camp Turmoil
Bevan testifies he and two officers pinned Sutton on the ground as he fired on himself after being accused of killing Lt. Roelker. Adams disputes this, saying Sutton raised his hand and shot himself while exhausted. Reports describe a volatile night with Marines reportedly chaotic and undisciplined. Major Leonard continues examinations after court adjourned.
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Bevan
Sutton
Roelker
Marine
Marines
Leonard
Hold Three as Burglars Hold Three in Brighton Robbery
David Carmack 17 of 575 Washington Street Brighton pleads guilty in Brighton District Court to his role in a burglary at the homes of Representative Lewis J. Hewitt and John A. Marsh on Brook Street. He and two others were charged with breaking and entering. Special Officer Wills and three assistants arrested Burt H. Gould 38 of 68 West Cedar Street Boston and Henry Webster of Brighton within 15 minutes of a burglary report. Carmack held for grand jury. Gould and Webster held in 500. cases continued to Saturday.
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David Carmack
Washington Street
Brighton
Lewis J. Hewitt
John A. Marsh
Brook Street
Wills
Burt H. Gould
West Cedar Street
Boston
Henry Webster
Carmack
Gould
Webster
Boston Red Sox beat Cleveland 4 to 0 with Wood pitching
Major league scores roll in as the Red Sox defeat Cleveland 4 to 0 with Joe Wood on the mound. Other notes include the Athletics 2 0 win over St Louis and New York 6 1 over Detroit, plus Chicago over Washington 6 1 and Cincinnati 2 13 Dover.
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St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Cincinnati
Dover
Giants
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Mathewson
Boston Yacht Club
Ellen
Boston Stock Exchange selects new two story building site
The Boston Stock Exchange will build a two story board room on the northwest corner of Congress street and Exchange place. Peabody & Stearns design a structure blending Romanesque and Renaissance styles at a cost about 250000 dollars. The State Street Exchange Trust owns the site and adjoining buildings, with leases allowing six months more occupancy. The present quarters at 53 State street will be renovated and retained for member use.
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Congress Street
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Exchange
Lyman B. Greenleaf
Stock Exchange
State Street
State Street Exchange Trust
The
Board Room
Postoffice Avenue
Exchange Building
Peabody & Stearns
McNamara Hurt On Yacht Off Newburyport
Jeremiah J. McNamara of Roxbury, 70, fractured a collar bone in a yacht accident near Newburyport while en route from Boston to Portland. He fell on a rope coil striking an iron pin, was treated by Dr. Tigh, and resumed the cruise aboard the South Boston Yacht Club vessel with a Boston school principal and a police lieutenant aboard.
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Newburyport
Jeremiah J. McNamara
Roxbury
South Boston
Boston
South
McNamara
American Yacht Club
Tigh
SUPT Brooks Standing Pat On Rumors Of Resignation
Boston School Board members say they have not received any communication from Stratton D. Brooks about resigning. While rumors place him as a candidate for Chicago or St Louis, several board members have strained relations with him and would welcome his resignation if offered.
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Boston
Stratton D. Brooks
Brooks
Chicago
St. Louis
Income Tax Fight Sparks Beacon Hill Clash
Massachusetts lawmakers brace for a pivotal debate as support shifts on an income tax measure. Ex-Governor Brackett endorses a national income tax, arguing it is fair and workable and could drive passage in the legislature amid cross party opposition to reactionary plans.
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Aldrich
Beacon Hill
Rhode Island
Congress
National
House of Representatives
Senate
House
J. Q. A. Brackett
England
Riot as arrest sparked by ex-pugilist in Roxbury clash
Martin McDonough 22 of Northam ton street resisted arrest by Reserve Officer Arthur Bostwick at Flagg and Washington streets Roxbury. A crowd of over 500 blocked the street and attacked the officer causing Bostwick to lose his badge and club while McDonough suffered a badly smashed head.
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Martin McDonough
Northampton Street
Arthur Bostwick
Flagg
Washington Streets
Roxbury
Bostwick
McDonough
McDonough Arrest Sparks Street Fight in Flagg Street
McDonough and two companions caused a disturbance on Flagg street when Officer Bostwick ordered them to move on. McDonough allegedly insulted the officer and rushed another blow before Bostwick struck with a club, felling him to the ground. An associate named Rafferty was seen nearby as the incident continued.
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McDonough
Flagg Street
Bostwick
Rafferty
French Cabinet Falls After Naval Scandals Debate
Paris reports the Clemenceau cabinet collapsed after a sharp debate over naval scandals that stretched over days. Investigation head Delcasse attacked naval administration under Pelletan and Thomson. Picard had pledged reforms before a crucial confidence vote, but an incident shifted the majority to a minority.
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Clemenceau
M. Delcasse
Investigation Commission
Naval
M. Pelletan
M. Thomson
Marine
M. Picard
Duel in French chamber over Delcasse clemency and Algeciras
Premier Clemenceau and ex foreign minister Delcasse clashed in parliament over the Algeciras crisis. Delcasse defended past actions while Clemenceau blamed the leaders for France's humiliation, sparking a heated exchange and cries of outrage.
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M. Delcasse
Rouvier
Germany
France
Algeciras
Delcasse
Naval Investigating Commission
TWO REPUBLICS AT ODDS OVER BOLIVIA ARGENTINA FEUD
Argentina expels Bolivian minister from Buenos Aires and demands departure within 24 hours while Bolivia’s envoy is ordered out of La Paz. The dispute stems from Bolivia’s rejection of Argentina’s boundary award with Peru and alleged biased Bolivian circulars about the Argentine government.
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Buenos Ayres
Senor Fonzen
Bolivia
la Paz
Argentina
Peru
Alcorta
Fist Fight Near as Payne Defied Aldrich in Conference
Washington July 20 The clash between Chairman Payne who framed the House tariff bill and Senator Aldrich grew so heated in conference over the lumber schedule that colleagues stopped a possible physical altercation. Payne complained the conference committee was packed with high protectionists and contended the Senate side could vote, while urging the House not to act. Payne and Aldrich exchanged sharp remarks as Fordney pressed for a vote. Payne left in anger claiming the House should yield only after all efforts.
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Washington
Payne
Aldrich
Cannon
Fordney
Michigan
Senate
House
Mr. Payne
E. Chickering
Serena E. Payne
Free hides commended by 28 state leather and shoe groups
A telegram to President Taft from the National Leather and Shoe Finders Association reports unanimous approval of his stance on free raw materials and Tariff Commission provisions. Henry Kleine, president, signs the message from the Boston convention representing 28 states and 88 million consumers.
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Taft
National Leather and Shoe Finders’ Association
United States
Boston
Henry Kleine
Panic as Cars Are Set Afire Near Cambridge
Scores of passengers fled as flames erupted from the trucks of Cambridge car 2547, then being towed from Scollay square to Brighton. Fire crews formed a makeshift brigade and, with water from nearby stores, quenched the blaze with no injuries reported. The fire likely started when a fuse ignited oil in the running gear. The motorman escaped serious burns.
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Cambridge
Blossom Street
Scollay Square
Brighton
Jilted Soldier Kills Maid Then Surrenders at Leavenworth
Private Charles O Neal of the Thirteenth Infantry shot Minnie Scharbeno a 28 year old French maid in Captain Charles H Murphy s home at Fort Leavenworth. O Neal chased by 50 cavalrymen was captured at sunset after fleeing into Lake Merritt and threatening suicide.
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Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Charles O'Neal
Thirteenth Infantry
Minnie Scharbeno
Charles H. Murphy
Leavenworth
Essex Junction
O’neal
O'Neal
Lake Merritt
Father John's Medicine Builds Strength and Vitality
Ad claims Father John's Medicine strengthens the body and boosts energy. The short promotional lines emphasize endurance and vigor without detailing ingredients or medical endorsements.
Wright Breaks Record With 1 Hour 20 Minute Flight
Orville Wright set a new American aviation record at Fort Myer with a 1 hour 20 minute 45 second flight. The aeroplane covered about 70 miles, reached 260 to 280 feet high, and performed three complete figure eights before descending. Thousands watched as the display featured daring maneuvers and sustained control throughout the flight.
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Washington
America
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
United States
Mr. Wright
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