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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1920

Page

4

Mystery surrounds Miss Wilson in Elwell case key clues

District Attorney Swann probes Miss Wilson linked to Elwell murder as house keys and vestibule lock change become focal. Housekeeper Mrs Larsen shields lingerie and details while chauffeur Rhodes and others offer varying accounts of who held keys and when Miss Wilson was seen.

Thevteleone Company Elwell Columbus Polce Department Swann New Amsterdam Marie Larsen Missy Wison Wutistrict Ted Mr. Swann Miss Wilson Rhodes Mrs. Larsen Mr. Elwell William Barnes Flwell Elwell House Andrew Larsen Third Avenue Fast 52d Street Barnes

Woman's crime claimed in Elwell murder theory

Dr. Justin Herold, famed crime expert, declares a woman killed Joseph Elwell and details his theory. He suggests two shots, a kneeling or floor position shooter, and a confrontation before Elwell's postman arrival, asserting the crime was not by a man.

Mira Mr. Elwell Herold Elwell New York Justin Herold Joseph Elwell Joe Elwell

Smudge Clues in Elwell Case Point to Female Shooter

An investigation notes a lingering odor and powder residue on Elwell. Authorities consider an after midnight meal, possible companions, and an examination of stomach contents to locate where he ate. Experts cite Dr Herold and past trials while urging broader questioning of witnesses.

Elwell Ritz

Two Auto Thieves Caught After Chaotic Lynn Chase

Lynn police capture two youths suspected of stealing a car belonging to Walter P. Spencer of Melrose. The pursuit spanned East Lynn to Saugus at high speed 50 to 60 mph, with gunfire exchanged and a revolver fired by McKenney. The suspects surrendered after blocking roads near the Turnpike repair site. They were taken to the Brighton police station for court.

Lynn Joseph Wilkish Holyoke Street Franklin Mass Walter P. Spencer Broadway Melrose Brighton Linden Garage John Donovan Mr. Spencer Spencer Spencer Brothers Saugus McKenney Driscoll East Lynn Boston Trainor Ring Brighton Court

Mother's Letter Promotes Father John's Medicine

Mrs. Charles Dupree of Gilbertville Mass attests her daughter suffered bronchitis and nearly died but recovered after taking Father John's Medicine. She says she gives it to all three children for colds and notes they have stayed well and strong since.

John Charles Dupree Box 381 Gilbertville Mass

Tufts Commencement and Variety of City Events Today

Today offers a busy schedule headlined by Tufts Commencement functions for Alumni Day at 10 a.m. Additional exhibitions include Peonies and Orchids at Horticultural Hall at noon. The Province Town steamer launches from Groton at 1 p.m. and Navy Yard Apprentice Field Day at Wood Island Park follows at 2 p.m. Also at 2 p.m. a Boston Terrier Show at Paine Memorial Hall and a picnic at Norumbega Park hosted by Abou Ben Adhem Temple D. O. K. K. plus a Federal Reserve Bank event conclude the afternoon.

Tufts Horticultural Hall Provincetown Groton

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