Mysterious 13 Day Ordeal Ends With Rescue For Miss Cossaboon
Lucella Cossaboon, missing for thirteen days, was found alive in the Idahoe street woods by passerby George Needham. Exhausted and severely weak, she had survived in poor condition amid bites and injuries, with doctors calling her recovery doubtful. Police, volunteers, and family had searched the area for days before the dramatic finder located her.
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Mattapan
Milton Lower Mills
Lucella Cossahoon
Blaney Memorial
Centreville
Nova Scotia
Cossaboon
L. R. Swett
Stewarts
Dorchester
Mr. Sweet
Selden C. Cossaboon
Boston
Division 11
Idahoe
Horton Streets
Idahoe Street
Mr. Swett
W. D. Morton
George Needham
Luella Cossaboon
Needham
Ruling Against Greene and Gaynor
The U S Department of Justice reports a cable from Canadian counsel that leave to appeal to the Privy Council in Quebec justice Caron’s discharge decision has been granted. The Lord Chancellor notes one judge cannot interfere with another in such serious extraditable offenses and that conspiracy was present. The case now heads to the Privy Council for full consideration, signaling a likely surrender by Canadian authorities.
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Washington
Department of Justice
MacMaster
Greene
Gaynor
Privy Council of England
Caron
Quebec
Privy Counciil
United States
Privy Council of Engle d
Revere Faces Rumors of Graft and Court Action
Sensational talk follows reports that Revere has been ruled by graft for months and that state officials plan to push the case in court. Attorney General Parker suggested the situation merits court attention as raids reveal liquor sales and gambling, with a purported book of payments among dealers and a “skin game” wheel scheme.
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Revere
Parker
Wade
Receiver for Norcross Bros with 9 million contracts
The Norcross Bros Company of Boston and Worcester, once the world’s largest builders, was placed in receivership over more than 9 million dollars in contracts. Orlando W. Norcross blamed unpaid contract money, trades strikes, and tight credit for the move, insisting assets will cover debts threefold. The firm has constructed some of the nation’s most elaborate buildings.
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Norcross Bros. Company
Boston and
Worcester
Orlando’w. Norcross
New York
Norcross
United States
Head of Great Building Firm Explains How Trouble
The chief executive of a major construction company outlines factors behind recent strikes and labor unrest in New York. He cites wage disputes, project delays, and union negotiations as key drivers affecting firms and workers alike.
Norcross Brothers Placed in Receivership After Cash Crunch
The Norcross Brothers Company of Worcester and Boston, a large building and contracting firm with vast contracts and many mills, was placed under receivership by Judge Brown in Boston after two small creditors claimed debts of 2200 and 7359.20. Receivers William D. Lucy and Frank P. Smith cited seven or eight expiring contracts, a building strike in New York, and a tight money market as causes. The firm asserts ample assets capable of covering debts and foresees a temporary setback. Major Worcester banks hold the creditors’ notes.
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Norcross Brothers Company
Worcester
Boston
Great Corporation
Massachusetts
Brown
United States District Court
Wiliam D. Lucy
Frank P. Smith
Orlando W. Norcross
Mr. Norcross
New York
City National Bank of Worcester
Quinsigamond National Bank of Worcester
Mechanises’ National Bank of Worcester
First National Bank of Worcester
Worcester Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Worcester
People’s Savings Bank of Worcester
Worcester County Institution For Savings of Worcester
Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank of Worcester
Worcester National Bank
Norcross Bros
Rum and graft allegations swirl around Revere officials
Excerpts recount claims of protected liquor rings in Revere Massachusetts with names of politicians and police tied to bribes and payoffs. Reports describe raids, official refusals, and a roulette machine at police HQ as part of ongoing graft chatter linked to liquor sales and enforcement.
Plenty of Evidence, Says Chief Wade on Revere Case
Chief Wade declares ample evidence exists to convict those sought in the Revere matter. He says observers have seen with their own eyes and dismisses doubts of guilt. He notes plans depend on the district attorney, promising rapid progress once action is taken. The chief declines to name those implicated.
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Revere
Wade
Chief Oakes Denies Graft in Revere Police
Chief Oakes of the Revere police issued a statement denying graft and stating he has not been negligent in duties. He defended the force against protection rumors and said violators are arrested as evidence is secured, insisting no money has been paid to shield lawbreakers.
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Oakes
Lincoln House
Boston
Chelsea
Revere
Oak Island
Andrews
Selectmen
Segee & Lawrence
Attorney Curry
T. H. Roberts
Goodwin Sisters
C.H. Rhoades
Boston Weather Outlook: Cloudy with Showers Amid Warmer
Generally cloudy with occasional showers expected on Thursday and Friday in Boston and vicinity. Light easterly winds shift to light to fresh south winds, with fair and warmer conditions likely inland. steamers to European ports face light west to northwest winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
European
Grand Banks
Washington
New’ England
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Tonic for Brain and Nerve Health
The testimonial promotes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as a booster of concentrated brain work capacity. It is described as invaluable as a tonic in run-down nervous conditions, enhancing overall mental vigor.
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Horsford
Briggs Earns Respect as World Champion Contender
In a Tammany Club bout the Star of the East Jimmy Briggs impressed, pushing Young Corbett to a ten round decision in Corbett’s favor while Briggs showed superior close-quarters power and blocking. Corbett’s edge came on points, yet Briggs gained renewed acclaim for endurance, defense, and potential for a future title bout. Preliminaries featured Patsy Kelliher over Budrow, Burdick and Hanlon drawing, Sidney stopping Hawkins. Referee Jack Smith and clockman Denny Murphy officiated.
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Briggs
Young Corbett
New England
Jimmy Briggs
Tammany Club
Star of the East
Billy Smith
Kid Lavigne
Denver
Chelsea
Corbett
Patsy Kelliher
Young Budrow
Young Burdick
Jimmy Hanlon
Young Sidney
Frank Hawkins
Jack Smith
Commodore Denny Murphy
B.H. Benton
Rob Roy
Corbett Briggs First Round Exchange Fires Quick Jabs
In round one Corbett opens with a left lead missing. Briggs answers with a series of rights to Corbett’s face and body. A sharp exchange ensues with light blows as Corbett and Briggs clinch and trade rights, the pace intense but punches not heavy. Continued on page 7.
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Corbett
Briggs
Chelsea
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Milton Woods
Luella Collaboon
Milton
Hunt
Greene and
RED Fox
Orlando W.norcross
Norcross Bros. Corporation
James A. Norcross
Swampscott
Congregational Society of Leicester
Simon J. Nevins
Rogers Dow
Daniel F. Clifford
Selectman
Revere’'S Board OF Selectmen
A. Segee
Chief Wade
Jimmy .Briggs
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