Desperado Silas Phelps Captured Near Monroe Mountain
Silas N. Phelps, accused of killing Deputy Sheriff Emmett F. Haskins, surrendered near the Plume place on Monroe Mountain and is jailed in Franklin County. He awaits arraignment in Franklin District Court tomorrow before Judge Henry J. Field. State Detective McKay seeks a ten day continuance in the absence of the district attorney.
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McKay
Brave Warden and Veteran Assist Capture of Phelps
Dennis F. Shea fish and game warden aided by Charlemont veteran Charley Thompson captured Phelps after four days in the woods. Shea earns a $500 reward offered by the Charlemont Selectmen. Thompson, a 10 year English Army veteran, accompanied him and stood ready to shoot if needed. Phelps surrendered due to hunger and thirst.
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Dennis F. Shea
Shea
Charlemont
Charley Thompson
Roosevelt Returns Home Aboard Kaiserin Victoria Wireless Despatch
SPECIAL DESPATCH BY MARCONI WIRELESS The First Wireless Message Received by Any Newspaper in America from Its Own Representative Aboard Roosevelt returns to America from Europe aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria as wireless reports describe his quiet, restive voyage and plans to avoid politics for two months after arrival.
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Graustein to Test Milk Regulation Rules
W A Graustein of the Boston Dairy Company sent a letter to customers stating he would test the legality of the Boston Board of Health rule requiring milk and cream to be sold in separate receptacles and not from coolers or cans.
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Boston Dairy Company
Boston Board of Health
Milk Regulation Enforced by Board of Health
Dr Durgin says the Board will enforce the new milk regulation to the utmost starting today. Milk must be sold in sealed or Board approved containers, with existing dip cans allowed if clean properly iced. Dealers and stores largely conformed as the original package rule took effect.
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Board of Health
Samuel H. Durgin
Give Up Hope For Mellen In Worcester
At Representative Mellen’s Worcester residence late tonight it was reported that paralysis from yesterday’s stroke has affected his tongue and brain. His death may follow tonight or within a few days.
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Mellen
Jefferies Johnson Fight Banned By California Governor
San Francisco July 4 fight between Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson ordered barred by Governor James N. Gillett who directed the attorney general to act. He calls prize fights illegal while sparring exhibitions remain lawful and questions if the bout would be a prize fight under state law.
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Jack Johnson
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Gillett
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Johnson
Fate to be decided by jury in Kelcher case
Final arguments concluded in the case of William J. Kelcher charged with aiding and abetting George W. Coleman in the looting of the National City Bank of Cambridge. Defense claims Coleman shielded a bank party. prosecution says Kelcher’s conviction would target a gang of swindlers threatening financial and moral welfare.
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George W. Coleman
National City Bank of
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National League and American League Highlights From Page 14
Boxing text incomplete yet shows results across leagues with scores for Boston St Louis New York and Chicago. Notable 14 inning Philadelphia at Detroit and Philadelphia win over St Louis in long contest. One line references a 5 to 8 score and a Detroit game.
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Jeffries Johnson bout canceled by Governor Gillette
Harvard coach Bob White to lead Somerville High. Harvard crew completes a four mile New London course while Yale crews rest on the Thames. Percy Gilbert leads first day state golf at Brae Barn. Nat Niles wins Longwood tennis title.
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Bob White
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Brae Baorn
Nat Niles
Longwood
Kelcher Case Referenced as Perjured Statements by Coleman
The defense argues Coleman lied to Ferber earlier and now, while under sentence, faces jury. District attorney says Coleman testified truthfully in the present trial as Kelcher's case goes to the jury after five hours of argument. Coleman, serving 15 years for bank misappropriation, is to be moved to Greenfield as court orders.
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Kelcher
Asa P. French
Hale
United States Circuit Court
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Greenfield
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Coakley
Moody seeks full pay retirement from Supreme Court
A bill introduced by Senator Lodge in Washington would allow Associate Justice William H. Moody of Haverhill to retire from the Supreme Court on full pay though he has not served ten years or reached age seventy. Ill health and inflammatory rheumatism are cited. Moody has been hospitalized at Corey Hill in Brookline since December.
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Haverhill
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
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Corey Hill Hospital
Brookline
Joel Goldthwaite
William A. Brooks
Pr. Brooks
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