Frank Case Now With Governor Slaton
The hearing on Leo M. Frank's petition for commutation of his death sentence before Governor Slaton ended for the day. Attorney William M. Howard resumed his appeal recounting trial testimony. Slaton will issue a ruling as soon as possible after questions about the indictment and affidavits are clarified.
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Atlanta
Slaten
Leo M. Frank
William M. Howard
Frank
Slaton
Dorsey
Conley
Charlestown Bunker Hill Day Parade and Festivities
Charlestown marks the 140th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with open houses and a full schedule. A 2:30 p m parade from Elm and Bunker Hill streets led by John F Dever heads the events followed by a 3 p m ball game at Mystic playground and band concerts at Winthrop and Hayes squares plus fireworks at Sullivan square playground.
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Charlestown
Bunker Hill Monument Association
Hotel Vendome
Mystic Playground
Winthrop Square
Hayes Square
Sullivan Square Playground
Bunker Hill
Elm and
Bunker Hill Streets
John F. Dever
Delicate Credibility in Mary Phagan Case Trial
Attorneys clash over Conley affidavit and the murder notes found with Mary Phagan. Dorsey argues the notes tied Conley to Frank while Howard contests blood evidence and paper provenance. The defense challenges hair, blood, and wound details as unproven or inconsistently supported.
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Conley
Dorsey
Frank
Howard
Mary Phagan
Becker
Kaiser honors Lusitania torpedoing commander
Copenhagen June 16 The Kaiser has awarded Captain-Lieutenant Hersing commander of submarine U-21 the Pour Le Merite for his gallant act in torpedoing the Lusitania.
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Copenhagen
Hersing
Charlestown Parade Draws Thousands From Region
All Charlestown and surrounding communities will watch the parade with Councillor Daniel J. McDonald assisting Mr Dever in arrangements. More than 4000 soldiers sailors and civilians are expected in line with delegations from state militia veterans and sons of veterans. Several bands will provide music after the parade.
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Charlestown
Daniel J. McDonald
Dever
Veterans and Sons of Veterans
Mili
Two Shots in Charlestown Escalate Arrests in Sullivan Square
In Sullivan square a crowd of about 5000 gathered as Officers Norton and Shea arrested a man for assaulting a woman and breaking her glasses. A drunken man resisted, prompting Officer Norton to fire a warning shot. The scene drew a patrol wagon and bricks flew but no further arrests occurred. Six arrests for establishing a lottery were reported earlier.
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Sullivan Square
Norton
Shea
Homer
Elevated Rejects New Tunnel Plan for Main Street Line
The Boston Elevated Railway Company sent a letter to the Transit Commission refusing the Legislature’s act to remove the elevated Main Street line in Charlestown and substitute a tunnel from City Square to Sullivan Square. President Bancroft declined to state directors’ reasons, but the move signals opposition to the act as unconstitutional.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
The
Transit Commission
Main Street
Charlestown
City Square
Sullivan Square
William A. Bancroft
Elevated
Charlestown Tunnel Court Fight Looms After Elevated Rejection
Charlestown leaders claim the Transit Commission cannot proceed with tunnel work without an agreement with the Elevated for post construction use. If city counsel agrees, the case heads to court to test the renewal bill’s constitutionality. Business supporters remain hopeful about a Arlington Street station in the Boylston tube.
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The
Transit Commission
Charlestown
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Francis P. Silva
Arlington Street
Boylston Street
Walsh
Rainfall Surges Across Nation in June Weather Report
Washington reports rainfall in June twice the total of April and May combined. The June totals so far exceed any April on record in many regions, with last April noted as exceptionally dry.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Straw bidders in Boston city work probe
The Finance Commission reports straw men used in bids for Franklin Park refreshment booth privileges and hints at city official collusion. It alleges a mysterious bid was written on park department paper and drawn up by a department machine. Named are Solomon Rubin and Samuel Schlesinger, associates of Marks Angell, linked to Mayor Curley’s inner circle.
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Finance Commission
Franklin Park
Park Commission
Park Department
Solomon J. Rubin
Samuel N. Schlesinger
Marks Angell
Boston
Curley
Angell
Lusitania Inquiry Near End Inquest Hints Closure
Baron Mersey, head of the Lusitania sinking court of inquiry, said today that the panel is near finishing its work. He indicated progress on key issues including vessel speed at attack and the absence of British destroyers. Counsel expect the final day to come soon as the inquiry reviews all likely evidence on officer shortages and lifeboat use.
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London
State Dept to probe Bern storff envoy arms plot
Washington reports the State Department will conduct a searching investigation into a published story that Dr Meyer Gerhard, sailing as envoy for Count von Bernstorff, may be Alfred Meyer on a mission to buy arms for Germany and prevent Allied supplies. German officials deny the claim, but officials deem it too serious to ignore. If confirmed, it would implicate the German ambassador in a deception of the department.
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New York
Washington
State Department
Meyer-Gerhard
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
Alfred Meyer
Mayor Curley Linked to City Contract Bid Dispute
The commission reports Mayor Curley was involved in a contract mix up over concession bids. Park Commissioner Gibson testified he believed the Mayor favored Angell’s son in the award. Rubin, initially awarded the contract, bid to build a booth valued at at least $5000 to become city property after five years.
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Curley
Gibson
Angell
Rubin
Ambassa dor Gerard Reports Friendly Berlin Reception
Ambassador Gerard dispatched his first formal report from Berlin noting a friendly courteous reception of the latest American note to Germany. He said officials viewed the document as a basis for diplomatic negotiation and settlement.
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Washington
Gerard
Germany
Berlin
German Press Tone Warms to Ambassadors Note
The German press and officials praised the American communication and officials here feel the path to understanding is clearer. Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard’s arrival in Norway is noted and he is expected to present material from Count von Bernstorff to aid an amicable adjustment of the dispute.
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Germany
United States
Gerard
Berlin
Anton Meyer-Gerhard
Norway
Count von Bernstorff
Lusitania Inquiry Reveals Boiler Use and Drill Details
Testimony shows only one lifeboat drill occurred during the voyage as crew in life belts jumped into a lifeboat. Coal saved by cutting boiler count to 19 of 2% boilers totaled 1000 tons per a passenger’s account from Staff Captain John Anderson. Alfred A. Booth, Cunard chair, discusses speed differences with submarines and torpedo risks.
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John Anderson
Alfred A. Booth
Cunard Steamship Company
Edward Carson
Lusitania
Mr. Booth
Carson
Highwayman From Boston Flees After Shootout Near Lincoln
P L Kuhn a Boston clerk escaped injury when a highwayman named Tony Badroni shot at his car on the Lancaster Turnpike in Lincoln. Bahroni, 21, was captured by Concord residents with Kuhn and faces assault with intent to kill charges at Concord District Court.
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P. L. Kuhn
Vale Street
Boston
Empire Rubber Manufacturing Company
Summer Street
Worcester
Lancaster Turnpike
Lincoln
Kuhn
Tony Badroni
North Street
Concord
Concord District Court
Boy Drowns Under Dance Hall as NY River Tragedy Unfolds
Norman H. Vermelli, 23, of 69 M. street Reading, drowned after he fell into the river beneath Nutting's on the Charles in Waltham while couples danced to a one step. Dancers watched as several youths tried to retrieve the body.
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Nutting’s-on-the-Charles
Waltham
Norman H. Vermelli
Middlesex Street
Reading
Tragic river drowning ends in rescue attempt
After a half hour search the body was secured with grappling irons but resuscitation failed. Vermelli and Robert Murray of 23 Dartmouth Street Waltham went to Nutting's boat house and took a canoe. Murray rode the craft while Vermelli leaped and both were tossed into the water when it overturned.
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Vermelli
Robert Murray
Dartmouth Street
Waltham
Nutting
Murray
Boston and Worcester trolley ad for business and pleasure use
An advertisement announces use of the Boston and Worcester trolley for travel to Worcester and intermediate points. It promotes express and accommodation service with an emphasis on business and leisure trips.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley
Worcester
Contined Clue Deepens Mystery in Ongoing Case
The text notes that attempts to uncover details remain inconclusive as investigators push forward, with continuation promised on page four from the fourth column. The fragment hints at persistent unexplained aspects in the case without providing new factual findings.
Astronomical Almanac Notes and Historic Anniversaries
The entry lists times for sunrise and sunset, phases of the moon from June to July, full moon dates for the year, and the 168th day with four days to summer. It notes Saturn as the evening star and Venus and Jupiter as morning stars, with auto lamps at 7 54 and other vehicles at 8 24. It recalls anniversaries: Battle of Roses Hill 1775 Washington named commander in chief 1775 and Lincoln nominated 1860.
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Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Bunker Hill
Battle of Roses Hill
Washington
Lincoln
Boston Area Weather Forecast Update
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for partly cloudy conditions Thursday with possible showers by night and Friday. Winds are moderate east to south as the system moves through.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Weather Log Entries From Thompson’s Spa Report
The record shows scrambled weather data with temperature notes. Entries include average yesterday 63 degrees and average a year ago 61 degrees, alongside unreadable numeric codes and references to temperatures between 12 and 24. The fragment contains no clear events or locations.
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Thompson's Spa
E. Gaspes
Beleths
Minecseina
GAO de Mice
Scores and results from regional baseball matches
National and federal leagues show Boston and Chicago leading, with several cities posting varied scores. Major results include Boston 4 3 Cleveland and Philadelphia, Chicago 8 Buffalo 0, St Louis 4 Newark 2, and Taunton 2 New Haven 1 with several second games noted.
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American
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
National
New York
Cincinnati
Innites
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New England
Lewiston
Manchester
Lawrence
Portland
Worcester
Lynn
Lowell
Fitchburg
Federal
Buffalo
Newark
Kansas City
Baltimore
Colonial
Taunton
New Haven
Fall River
Hartford
New Bedford
Springfield
Brockton
Pawtucket
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NEW American House
Earnest E. Smith, Inc
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Pantooset Farm
Hanover
Mass
Lake Pearl Hotel
Crise Vies of Mass
John J. Doherty
Dreyfus French
Beach Street
R. Holman Co
Federal Street
Sullivan Sq
Hotel Plaza
Columbus Avenue
Eid Delberge
Plaza Orchestra
Louise
Eck
Tremont ST
Berkeley
Arren Ave
Clarendon Gardens
Neo
Orchestra
Middlesex Fells
Stony Brook Reservation
Norambega Park
Blue Hills
Dorchester Park
Lexington Park
New Boston
Washington Street
Court
Canal Street
No. Station
Castle Square
Tremont
Chandler Streets
WNDU
Fin. Com
Marks. Angell
Lax
U.S
Bern
Storff
Brattle St
Gerard Cables
Cunard Company
Admiralty
Turner
Sir Edward Carson
Danoe
Crawford
Scollay St. Brattle St
C.K. Perfecte
Entreman
Bernstorff
Gloucester
Newport
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