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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1912

Page

8

Revolver Tied to Stockton Man in Marsh Murder Case

An automatic revolver found on the Lynn marshes near the Marsh murder site is identified by police as bought by William A. Dorr in Stockton California. Dorr is jailed in Essex County after arrest there in connection with George R. Marsh's death.

Lynn Lynn Marshes George R. Marsh William A. Dorr Stockton Cal Dorr Essex County Marsh

Revolver Linked to Dorr in Stockton Sale, 88 191

Police say the revolver with five of seven chambers loaded bore number 88 191 and was sold by a Stockton dealer to Dorr. Five days after an aged millionaire's body was found Chief Burches of Lynn said police pursued Dorr after a Stockton police chief sent a message that Dorr bought a pistol there numbered 88 191.

Stockton Cal Dorr

Miss Marsh Sues Real Estate Man in Stockton Suit

Miss Orpha A. Marsh aunt of William Dorr awaiting murder trial in Lynn Mass sues George E. Crane to recover a deed said to be executed July 31 1906 and deposited with Crane The deed allegedly conveys property from the Marsh estate to Miss Marsh and was refused after the murder of George A. Marsh in a dispute over the estate in Stockton California.

Stockton Cal Orpha A. Marsh William Dorr Lynn Mass George A. Marsh George E. Crane Marsh Crane Miss Marsh James Marsh

Pay ne Whitney s Preserve Occupied

Ferey Griffin of New York and companions occupy one of the cottages on Harry Payne Whitney s game preserve at October Mountain near Lenox for a several week stay. They arrived by automobile after stocking up in Lenox and are the first visitors since the Rumsey wedding trip three years ago.

Lenox Harry Payne Whitney Ferey Griffin New York William C. Whitney Mr. Whitney Charles Cary Rumsey

Censorship Urged for Vaudeville and Moving Pictures

Miss Julia Schoenfield of New York urged censorship in every city of vaudeville burlesque and moving picture shows at the sixth annual meeting of the Playground and Recreation Association of America in Cleveland today.

Cleveland Julia Schoenfield New York Playground and Recreation Association of America

Siamese Summer Quarters Burned at Eastern Point

Workmen began clearing debris from the Siamese legation summer quarters at Eastern Point after a fire nearly destroyed the building. Smoke filled the sleeping room of Mrs. Edward Loftus, wife of the legation secretary, who was awakened and nearly overcome.

Gloucester Legation Eastern Point Edward Loftus

Fire destroys legation home in Eastern Point

Exhausted women alerted neighbors after a fire started by a defective chimney. The three story tile house, considered fireproof, burned quickly and most contents were lost. The Siamese minister Prince Traidos had only arrived the previous Saturday and was offered use of several cottages. Estimated loss reaches 25000 dollars.

Legation Prince Traidos

Wills Benefit Bellboys From New York Widow

Frank Donegan a bellboy at the Hotel Webra inherits 20000 from Mrs Hannah Dwight Greene for his courtesy. Edwin J Greenwood of Thayers Hotel Littleton NH and George Hedenburg of Providence RI also receive 20000 each. The will probated in Albany NY notes Donegan's politeness. He plans to keep his job and take a mountain trip after receiving the legacy.

Frank Donegan Webra Hannah Dwight Greene Edwin J. Greenwood Thayer's Hotel Littleton N. H George Hedenburg Providence R. I

Boston School Pupils to Be Card Catalogued Nationwide

The United States Bureau of Education plans to card catalog all elementary pupils with a permanent history of their school career. Initiated in Boston by Charles M. Lamprey and Brooke S. Burgess, the system already operates in about 300 cities and aims to cover about 6 million pupils with data on age, grade, health, conduct, and parent details.

United States Bureau of Education Boston Charles M. Lamprey Boston Normal School Brooks George 8. Burgess Burgess Mexico

Navy Flier Starts on Builders' Trials

The cruiser Arkansas began her builders acceptance trials from Rockland Maine heading out into thick weather. The four hour endurance run aimed at 20.12 knots with coal only, followed by coal and oil, then a 24 hour 16 knot test. A final 24 hour 12 knot run is planned.

Rockland Arkansas

Washington Woolen Mills Strike Ends in Lawrence

About 600 operatives at the Washington mills of the American Woolen Company in Lawrence ended their strike today. Workers will vote Sunday on whether to call a general strike over alleged discrimination after a mass meeting. The management refused to reinstate a discharged industrial worker.

Lawrence Washington Mills American Woolen Company Cong Shuttleworth

Dorchester Plans District Wide Dorchester Day Festivities

Dorchester observes Dorchester Day with a full program across the district. The schedule includes a Dorchester High School regiment drill at Franklin Field at 9 AM and a district children’s demonstration on another field section, plus a garden party and fireworks.

Dorchester High School Franklin Field

Dorchester Club hosts garden party and bachelor auction

Mayor Fitzgerald opens the Dorchester Club garden party then attends the William E Russell School historical exercises. A sale of ten eligible bachelors at auction, gavel by Thomas W Lawson, accompanies the day’s events. Franklin Field exhibitions, municipal games at 4 pm, and a 10 mile run by North Dorchester A A complete the program.

Dorchester Club Fitzgerald William E. Russell School Thomas W. Lawson John F. Duffy Mattapan Franklin Field George A. Gray North Dorchester

Four Year Old Burns to Death in Cambridge Port Home

Anna Banks four, of 14 Allston Street, Cambridgeport, died after being fatally burned while playing with matches at home yesterday. Her mother locked the rear door and left the front door open. Anna returned with her brother John and found a package of matches. Margaret Watson and Patrick Gateley fought the flames and tried to ease her pain before the ambulance took her to the hospital where she died at 4 45 p m.

Anna Banks Michael Banks Allston Street Cambridgeport Patrick Gateley Margaret Watson John Jospeh Washington Fort Allston Gateley

Mayor Fitzgerald Promises Loud Dorchester Day Suit

The mayor pledges to wear a loud black and white checked suit to Dorchester Day, praised by some as memorable and mocked by others as a perpetual talker. He clashes with tailor Mitchell as he jokes about the bold fashion choice and a $250 Panama hat.

Fitzgerald Mitchell Dorcester John C. Kiley John Tom Lawson Dorchester

Mayor Receives Suit For Ward Assembly Balance

A suit adapted for the Mayor was delivered shortly after the ward and is awaited by friends who expect him to appear in black and white checks.

Patrolman George A. Durgin Retired From Boston Police

Patrolman George A. Durgin long associated with the Boston police, attached to Station 11, was retired by general orders at roll call. He reaches 65 and joins the pension roll with annual pay of $650.

George A. Durgin Boston

Watson Held in $500 Bond in Obscene Mail Case

Augusta Georgia June 7 Thomas B Watson former populist leader and presidential candidate was bound over under $500 bond for sending obscene matter through the mails He was arrested last week and appeared before a United States commissioner The item objected to appeared in Watsons magazine attacking the Roman Catholic hierarchy

Augusta Thomas B. Watson United States Watson’s

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