Police seek suspect in Roxbury store robbery and killing
Police struggle to identify a robber seen at 98 George Street Roxbury who shot and killed Erick H Doherty of 179 Norfolk Street. Authorities say Doherty’s involvement with a related charge was misrecorded and note no link to the alleyway crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvatore Micelli
George
Roxbury
Micelli
Erick H Doherty
Norfolke
Tore
Doherty
Atonio Barretti
Norfolk Ue
Kerry
Stephen Douglass
Ing
Man Fights Intruder After Store Break-In Turns Fatal
Micelli, owner of a shop, fired on a man fleeing after a break in. Doherty, found dead opposite the store, died of a heart bullet wound. Micelli faced manslaughter charges in Roxbury court and was held on 2000 bond for June 11 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micelli
Doherty
Camp Devens
Roxbury
California Syrup of I Theobaby’s Gentle Digest
A vintage package note emphasizes that the product uses California on the label and promises a mild remedy for stomach liver and bowels. It highlights fruity taste and safe gentle action for children with a focus on harmless relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calia
California
Pershing Plans Retirement From Active Military Service
General John J. Pershing writes to Secretary Baker that he desires to return to civil life after completing army reorganizations. He notes duties may not require much of his time and expresses willingness to serve if crisis demands. Retirement surprises Washington and raises speculation as a possible Republican presidential candidate.
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Baker
John J. Pershing
General Pershing
Washington
A. KE. F
Nebraska
Michigan
Chicago
Congress
France
Pershing
Pershing’s rise from brigadier to expeditionary leader
The narrative traces General Pershing’s ascent from brigadier to major general and commander of the Southwestern Department. It notes his selection to head the expedition into Mexico, his role in organizing the American forces in France, deployment in June 1917, his return to the U.S. last September, and his inspection tour of the states and the Panama Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Villa
Mexico
Southwestern
France
United States
A. EE. F
Union
Panama Canal Zone
Ulster League Threatens Interference With Britain Policy
The Ulster League of North America Inc sends a telegram to Senator Lodge and W M Crane pledging support for peace with allies and opposing any Republican convention action that meddles in Great Britain's domestic affairs. It notes their 2.25 million voters backing anti alien and enemy measures and names officers James president Arthur T Buswell M D treasurer J Calder Gordon secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cabot Lodge
W. Murray Crane
Ulster League of North America, Inc
League
America
Great Britain
James
Arthur T.buswell
M. D
J. Calder Gordon
Pennsylvania Delegation Backs Sproul for President
Chicago June 7. Governor Sproul earns full support from the Pennsylvania delegation with no deals. A 10 member steering committee, chaired by W. W. Atterbury, outlines campaign plans and forms a business committee led by J. Leonard Replogle with members G. B. Oliver, Charles M. Schwab, William E. Corey, George Wharton Pepper, and T. M. Schumacher to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Schaffer
W. W. Atterbury
Philadelphia
J. Leonard Replogle
Changes in G. O. P. Committee Makeup
The Republican national committee announced changes listing members from Alabama Oliver D. Street to Wyoming Patrick Sullivan and other state representatives. A separate notice reports Swift & Co carcass beef sales in Boston for the week ending June 5 ranged from 13.50 to 19.75 cents per pound, averaging 18.50.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Alabama
Oliver D. Street
Colorado
Hubert Work
Delaware
T. Coleman du Pont
Maine
Guy P. Gannett
Massachusetts
John W. Weeks
Nebraska
R. B. Howell
New Hampshire
F. W. Estabrook
New Mexico
H. C. Bursum
North Dakota
Gunder Olson
Ohio
Rudolph K. Hinicka
Pennsylvanies
Swift & Co
Boston
Coolidge Backers Strive to Keep Massachusetts Delegation United
At the Hamilton Club meeting Boston leaders urged harmony among Massachusetts delegates to back Governor Coolidge. They discussed 24 or 25 delegates sticking with Coolidge after the second ballot, while Wood and Johnson factions weighed options and alliances across states. Louis K. Liggett and others urged unity to prevent splits and to bring back Wood supporters if needed.
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Chicago
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Hamilton Club
Lodge
Thurston
Louis K. Liggett
Johnson
Allen
Montana
West
Lowden
Wood
Massachusetts Delegates Debate Coolidge Support at Dinner
A Boston dinner organized by Thomas W White and figures like Senator McLane and Mayor Eldridge gathered most delegates to discuss Coolidge backing. Crane Cavanagh Lodge Cox urged united action and Massachusetts pride while Crane urged a steering committee for a Coolidge canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip R. Ammidon
Crane
White
John H. Sherburne
William F. Whiting
Holyoke
Charles H. Innes
Boston
Charles L. Burrill
Charles W. Eldridge
Somerville
Cavanaugh
Coolidge
North Dakota
Thomas W. White
Walter Sk. McLane
Lodge
Senator Crane
United Action
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
West End Woman Killed by Auto
West End resident Miss Florence Newman aged 32 of 32 Hancock Street was fatally struck by a car at Boylston and Arlington. Police say Charles A. Washburn of 142 Lowell Street Newtonville was arrested on manslaughter charges and later released on $2000 bail.
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Boylston and
Arlington Streets
Florence Newman
Hancock Street
West End
Priscilla Publishing Company
Charles A. Washburn
Lowell Street
Newtonville
Astor Not Robbed Says He Was Not Robbed
Police in Boston investigated a reported robbery at the Ideal Lunch, 189 Massachusetts Avenue, Copley Plaza. Major Thomas L. Walsh revealed Astor provided an affidavit stating he was not robbed in the hotel last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Astor
Massachusetts Avenue
Copley* Plaza
Thomas L. Walsh
Astor
Astor’s Robbery Report at Copley Plaza
Jacob Astor, owner of the Ideal Lunchroom, and Henry Quinn lodged at the Copley Plaza on June 5. Astor swore no woman or liquor was in their room and claimed no valuables were lost. He reported a $60,000 Liberty bonds robbery previously. police dropped that charge, but pursue unrelated inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Astor
Ideal
Henry Quinn
Copley Plaza
Astor
Back Bay
Hoover at Swarthmore College addresses graduates
Herbert C. Hoover, Republican presidential candidate, spoke at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, and did not discuss politics in the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Penn
Herbert C. Hoover
Swarthmore College
Auto Breaks Girl's Leg in City Intersection
Flora Spilato nine year old of 160 Salem Street suffered a fractured left leg when she was struck by an automobile near Commercial and Fleet streets yesterday. She was taken to Haymarket Relief Hospital for treatment.
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Flora Spilato
Salem Street
Commercial
Fleet Streets
Haymarket Relief Hospital
Lloyd George Defends Russia Trade Policy in House
Premier Lloyd George defended reopening trade with Russia despite Bolshevik rule. He argued Russia is essential to world reconstruction and that refusing to trade would cost lives and wealth, pointing to Britain’s wartime dealings with México and Abdul Hamid’s Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
M. Krassin
Russia
M. Clemenceau
England
México
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Soviet
Arlington Girl Weds Walter C Sargent in Arlington Home
Miss Florence E Teel of Arlington married Walter C Sargent a World War I veteran at the home of the bride’s mother Mrs A L Teel 6 Mill street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Henry Sterling Potter D D pastor of the Arlington First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Teel
Arlington
Walter C. Sargent
A. L. Teel
Mill Street
Henry Sterling Potter
D.D
Arlington First Baptist Church
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Frederick H. Doherty
Nlear Doherty’s
Yeeemen
Ulster League
Britain
PENNA
R.h.white Co
White's
BY Robert T. Brady
Liggett
Edward A. Thurston
Gillett
James F. Cavanagh
Everett
Cox
Strotch
Masachusetts
Commonwealth
Joxwit
Charles A. Gallagher
American Writing Paper Company
Copley-Plaza
Auto
Girl
Cou
Id Jore
Wgter
Butler’s
Butler
Tremont ST
Bridgeport
Hartford
Portland
Springfield
Pittsfield
New York
Onl
Washington ST
Boston, Mass
Lawrence
Lowell
Haverhill Buffalo
M. A. Sullivan
Fall River
Syracuse
Waterbury
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