Lifer Chance Faces Parole Review Over Murder Conviction
John Henry Chance, imprisoned 13 years on a life sentence in Charles Town for second degree murder, will have his pardon petition heard by the executive council on Governor Foss's recommendation. Confessed killer Arthur Hagan, from Chicago, may influence Chance's liberty.
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John Henry Chance
Charlestown
Executive Council
Foss
Arthur Hagan
Chicago
Chance
Two Men Indicted in 1898 US Hotel Drugstore Killing
Chance and Hagan faced joint indictment for the murder of Charles L. Russell, a United States Hotel drugstore clerk, killed April 4, 1898. Chance admitted ownership of a found coat. Hagan claimed Chance was not in the store and that they met later. Chance sought pardons twice. governors refused. Prosecutor Sughrue argued evidence insufficient.
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Hagan
Charles L. Russell
United States Hotel
Russell
Chance
Dugan
Chicago
Douglas
Draper
Michael J. Sughrue
Hope to Form New Republic Near Tijuana
Captain Louis James of the Socialist Insurrecto forces alleges a 200 man expedition with two breech loading pieces and 20 000 rounds has reached the coast near Tijuana from Los Angeles. He says a vessel carried reinforcements beyond U S authority and that a 600 strong force, mostly Americans, will back the Republic of Lower California as they fortify Ensenada and deter Mexican troops for months.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Louis James
Socialist Insurrecto
Lower California
United States
Insurrectos
Enseneda
Fires Devastate Fort Fairfield Business District
A major blaze hit Fort Fairfield Maine injuring two buildings in the business center. The Dorsey livery stable and Ossie Brothers restaurant were destroyed with losses of 2500 and 2000 respectively. Sparks threatened the Exchange Hotel and several other structures but were contained. The fire began in rubbish behind the Dorsey stable.
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Fort Fairfield
Miles F. Dorsey
Ossie Brothers
Sparks
Old Town
Henry Shaw
Burtt Brothers
Reformed Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Exchange
Dorsey
Plan to sail from Providence to Rome in yawl Sea Bird
June 5 Providence to Rome trip will start next Saturday led by Thomas Fleming Day editor of a yachting magazine and T R Goodwin president of the Narragansett Bay Yacht Racing Association. Sea Bird 25 foot yawl aims to reach Rome in about 40 days via the Azores Gibraltar.
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Providence
Rome
Thomas Fleming Day
T. R. Goodwin
Narragansett Bay Yacht Racing Association
Azores
Teazer Returns From Five Week La Have Bank Trip
At T wharf yesterday ten fishing craft docked led by Teazer captained by Peter Dunsky returning from a five weeks voyage to La Have Bank. Total catch 65,000 pounds halibut plus 35,000 pounds cod amid 366,800 pounds of fish including haddock 189,900 and cod 106,690 with hake 43,000 pollock 0 cusk 29,000 lemonsole 11,500 and scrod 6,000. Ripple and Spray landed the last two species. Prices quoted: haddock 31-2 cents, cod 71-2 cents, hake 41-2 to 5 cents.
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T Wharf
Teazer
Peter Dunsky
la Have Bank
Ripple
Spray
J. Sears
F. W. Sylvia
Ocean Trade and Vessel Movements Reported in Boston Area
The article lists shipping fares for various fish and vessels plus recent arrivals. It notes steamship Canadian from Liverpool nearing Grand Junction pliers and East Boston with 46 cabin passengers, Romanoic of White Star line near Boston Light, and City of Macon sighting mackerel with whales nearby. Also mentions Mabel E. Goss wreck material from Teresa D. Baker, and weekly import/export values for June 2.
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Haddock
Josie
Phebe
Jessie Costa
Frances V. Sylvia
Appomattox
Sone Little John
Ignatius Enos
Canadian
W. H. Bullock
Liverpool
Grand Junction Pliers
Boston
Boston Light
New York
New Orleans
White Star Line
Davin
Hoosac
Shinnecock
Ocean Line
City of Macon
Lewis Wharf
Savannah
Macon
Mabel E. Goss
Plymouth
Teresa D. Baker
Duxbury
Baker
Buzzard’s Bay
J. Manchester Haynes
Robert W. Rickson
Gibara
Cuba
Philadelphia
Haynes
Vita
Shipping News Arrived With Yard-Tide Details and Names
Maritime notices list vessels arriving and clearing including steamers Prince Arthur Karems Nora H. F. Dimeck H. M. Whitney City of Macon Joseph J. Cuneo Sama Cuba schooner Lorna Doone barge J. B. King Co. No. 19 and multiple tugs. Movements reference New Bedford Providence Philadelphia Newport News Norfolk South Amboy and other ports with towing and sailing of ships and barges on May 25.
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Virginia
Glennon
Cape Cod
Joseph J. Cuneo
Aamodt
Sama
Cuba
Prince George
McKinnon
Yarmouth
City of Macon
Diehl
Savannah
Juniata
James
Baltimore
Newport News
Norfolk
Transportation
Wersey
J. C. Ellison
Fletcher
Newburyport
Massasoit
Bray
Machiasport
Gloucester
Paoli
McGoldrick
Portland
Wayne
South Amboy
R. Carson
Hoar
Dorchester
N. B
Oriole
Henderson
St. Martins
Susie H. Davidson
Tinker
Georgetown
D. C
Samuel S. Thorp
Pierce
Philadelphia
Smith Tuttle
Griffin
Bangor
Sadie A. Kimball
Burns
Cto
Ned P. Walker
Nutter
Sullivan
Nelson Y. McFarland
Perkins
Castine
Robert Pettis
Crocker
Mabel E. Goss
Plymouth
Newell B. Hawes
Hassan
Wellfleet
Mass
Sloop Albert Baldwin
Rockport
Prince Arthur
N. S
Karems
New York
Nora
H. F. Dimeck
H. M. Whitney
City of
Walton
Virginist
Provincetown
Soestdyk
Rotterdam
French Cruiser D'Estrees Refloated After Grounding
The French cruiser D Estrees ran aground on the south side of George's Island while entering Halifax harbor in fog. It was floated at high tide this afternoon, appeared uninjured, and anchored in the harbor after the incident.
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Halifax
N. S
D'Estrees
George’s Island
Halifax Harbor
Seaman Buried at Sea After Fatal Fall Aboard Angell
The schooner Emma F. Angell arrived at Rockland reporting the death of Seaman John Early, about 50, believed from Portland. He fell from the fore boom, fracturing his skull, and was buried at sea as the ship returned from Stonington with its flag at half-mast.
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Sea Rockland
Emma F. Angell
Stonington
John Early
Early
Portland
Hotel Bargain in Chapin Guide Listed at $10 500
Auto Inn in Chapin Farm Agency offers a 50 room hotel 20 miles from Boston for 10500 cash with 12 years of operation by owner who retires with competence. Includes large stable electric lights and insurance and 138100 coverage. Also ad for seashore cottage 50 down 10 per month and real estate buying service in New England.
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Auto Inn
Chapin Farm Agency
Washington St
Boston
Chapin
N. H
Dept. A. P. F. Leland
Milk St. Seashore
W. A. Dunham
Waller St
Concord Auction Lands and Home Near Judge Hoar in Town
Public auction in Concord Massachusetts on Wednesday June 7 at 4 pm. Property includes about 73 000 square feet lot with Main Street frontage 216 feet Academy Lane 268 feet and Middle Street 248 feet. A 2 1/2 story wood house with 18 rooms offers modern conveniences ample closets and potential as an automobile inn. Cash terms $500 down. Further details from auctioneers.
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Concord
Mass
Main Street
Academy Lane
Middle Street
Judge Hoar
Martin Gravesen
Thoreau Street
Residence No 27 Clifford Street Public Auction
A three story frame house with French roof and 11 rooms at 27 Clifford Street goes up for sale Tuesday June 6 at 8 p m. The 7282 sq ft lot fronts 66 feet and is walled with a granite topped stone wall. Assessed at 7000 dollars, 200 dollars deposit required at sale. Viewing available at any time.
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Clifford St
Warren St
15-Room House for Home or Hospital Auction Listing
15 room frame house on 7724 square feet at 98 Howard Ave off Dudley St. Good location and grounds suitable for school or home. Auction Wednesday June 7 1911 at 7 o'clock p m. $200 required. Key at auctioneers office.
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Howard Ave
Dudley St
At & O
Gale
Office of
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Maonee Tunnel Docks
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Tremont Eoc. Mass
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Jordan Marsh Furniture
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Spizer
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Simon Liner
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U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Office
New England States
Hawley Engineering School
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New England Hospital
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Blackstone St. Carriagh
Kocher
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Lockport
N. Y
P. O. Box
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Revere
Union Sq
Joseph Derfus
Homer Sq
Buster
C. A. Murray
Miyrtle St
Snd Down-Town
Chandler St
Plaza Hotel
Warren Ave
Hartford
Worcester
H. J. Kennedy
Hampton Court
Brookline
RG Creighton
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Boston Finance Co
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Washington Inc. & Loan
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