King Deals a Final Blow to the Lords
A historic caucus of over 200 peers reviewed Premier Asquith’s policy and read his letter, signaling surrender to government pressure. While some claim to resist, most lords expect to yield to crown prerogative with limited royal risk and a possible minor bill modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Balfour
Marquis of
Lansdowne House
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Halsbury
Duke of Norfolk
Duke of Devonshire
Duke of Bedford
Lord Salisbury
Duke of Somerset
Lord Curzon
Lord Selborne
Asquith
Earl of Halsbury
Lords
House of Commons
Somerville killer linked to woman’s death and manhunt
A man, Blaskoveck, fatally shot a Somerville woman inside her home and fled through the rear, discarding a chloroform bottle and cartridges. He fled toward Somerville Junction then Boston, disposing of the revolver and drinking and smoking before returning to Somerville, with witnesses limited to the victim’s son and a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaskovech
School Street
Somerville Junction
Boston
Somerville
Ellen Conway
William Wilkinson
Lizzie Cutler
Blaskoveck
Kendall
Somerville Murder Case Aimed at Local Youth
Police sent to the young man's home and Davis square to monitor his return. Blaskoveck, born in Cambridge and raised in Somerville, is held in Cell 14 dubbed the murderer's cell. He appears nervous as a guard stays at the door. arraignment in Somerville Police Court is set for this morning with the case continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spector Kennedy
George L. Rice
James Lynch
Davis Square
Blaskoweck
Somerville
Cambridge
Blaskoveck
Peace Pact Talks Active as Empire Negotiations Continue
Reports indicate new peace pacts are in progress while negotiations with the empire remain tentative. The status points to advancing diplomacy but with cautious terms and unsettled specifics.
President Calms Horses as Manassas Visit Unfolds
Major Butt drenched and disconsolate returns to the presidential salute while neighborhood farmers and wives watch. The White House convoy, including Senators Martin Nelson and Carlin, and Secretary Hilles, crosses ford using horses and carriages before resuming by car. Others fall behind along Virginia roads and creeks as the journey continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
White House
Puget Sound
Gulf of Mexico
Mr. Taft
Washington
Manassas
Fairfax Court House
George Washington
Fairfax
Nelson
Minnesota
Bacon
Georgia
Overman
North Carolina
Lehmann
Brandegee
Connecticut
A. W. Butt
Major Butt
Virginia
Carlin
Viginia
Martin
Hilles
Bequest Leaves $250000 For Boston Museum Of Fine Arts
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts receives $250000 from Nathaniel Thayer's will with $100000 available now and $150000 after Mrs Thayer’s death. Board president Gardiner M Lane and director Arthur Fairbanks say the museum will use the funds for maintenance and new purchases as decisions are made. Other beneficiaries include Massachusetts General Hospital and several local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Nathaniel Thayer
Thayer
Gardiner M. Lane
Arthur Fairbanks
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Town of Lancaster
Unitarian Church
Lancaster
Clinton Hospital
Warrant Denied in Brookline Country Club Liquor Case
Judge Perkins refused to issue a warrant against Brookline Country Club for alleged illegal liquor sales upon the private detective James Ray's application. The decision followed police involvement and a month of closed hearings, with Law Enforcement League counsel Felix W. McGettrick announcing readiness to present evidence in any Brookline Municipal Court hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Perkins
Brookline
Felix W. Mce Gettrick
Law Enforcement League
Brookline Country Club
James Ray
League
Police Department
Ray
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Lightning Fire Rescues Baby in Attleboro Tenement
A bolt struck the third floor bedroom of Mrs. Henry Titus at 85 Falmouth Street, starting a fire that alarmed Mrs. Titus she fled with her other child. A neighbor rescued the infant from the flaming bed as firemen battled the flames.
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St. Patrick's Church
Casey
Boston
Mary Agnes
Patrick
Bridget Casey
East Third Street
St. Eulalia’s Church
Crowley
Chelsea
Helen
Joseph
Mildred Crowley
D. J. Casey
Marlboro Street
Cchelsea
Currief
Dorchester
Christenta G
Henry Samuel Currie
Norton Street
Donovan
South Boston
Timothy J
Mary E. Donovan
Gettysburg Command
U. V. Upunkerton
East Boston
Sarah E
James Dunkerton
Linerhan
Ronald Meinnes
Wordsworth Street
Bequiem
Star of the Sea
Fallon
Jamaica Plain
Catherine
Thomas J. Fallon
McCarthy
Creighton Street
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Frazer
Josephine
William Frazer
Keough
East
Springfield Street
Rch of the Immaculate Conception
New Calvary
Grove
Ethel L
Arthur F. Grove
Elm’ Street
Everett
Woodlawn
Attleboro
Henry Titus
Falmouth Street
Bedy
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Maniac
John J. Wilkinson
Young Wilkinson
Chief Kendall
Skovie
Wilkinson
Charlestown
Taft
Butt
Harris
Nellie L. Harris
Hart
John
Mary A. Hart
Bennington Street
Miawes
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Newfoundland
Lawson
Andrew T. Lawson
Annette T. Lawson
Hopkins Street
Mecgibbon
South Braintree
Jennie
Peter McGibbon
Buioval
Porter Avenue
William Baldwin Smith, Jr
William Baldwin
Edith Alice Smith
Maass
Milford
N. H
Sullivan
Julia
Willard
Maxime E
Edgar A
Geneva Willard
Crane
Leyland Street
Mt. Howe
Puneral
Kew @uske
Creene
Somerville Avenue
Frances E. Wilkinson
Hilton
New York
Brooklyn
Newark
The
Cor
Washington St
Temple Place
Saising
Arket
O'Keeffe
Butt Headboy
Nahaniel Thayer
Baby
Bolt
John T
Greater Boston
Union Street
Faneuil Hall
North
Brookside
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