Divorce Plea Highlights Foxboro Involvement and Alcohol Struggles
Mrs. Mabel Shannon testified in Judge Bell's court that her husband John E. Shannon progressed from an occasional drinker to hospitalization at Foxboro and threats to kill her. She described the couple's 1896 marriage troubles and a second commitment after an escape, with the case now under advisement for custody of their 9-year-old daughter.
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Mabel Shannon
Foxboro
Bell
John E. Shannon
Shannon
Garrett
Jelly
Hides on Free List Backed by Page in Senate Debate
The SenateFinance Committee amendment to remove hides from the free list and restore the 15 percent ad valorem Dingley rate was debated all day. Senator Page of Vermont defended House policy, arguing it benefits leather manufacturers while farmers would not be harmed, noting the beef trust profits in hides.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Page
Vermont
House
Beef Trust
Women Poker Plays Sweeps Chicago Society
June 21 Chicago reports a gambling surge as women in the North Side gamble high stakes in poker instead of bridge. A defecting player threatens to name participants. the circle reportedly has no formal clubs, only purse size. One wife says she was drawn to parties and lost thousands. a husband threatens divorce.
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Chicago
North Side
Bridge
Society Agag
Board of Trade
Trial Marriage That Failed in Chicago Court Room
Miss Mary Egresicht an Austrian woman faced Judge Girten on larceny charges for taking clothing from Peter Haas after a year living together and a child was born. Haas claimed he offered marriage after a year but refused. the woman kept the clothes claiming ownership. The judge discharged her and advised return to Austria.
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Chicago
Mary Egresicht
Girten
Peter Haas
Peter
Austria
Haas
Hans
Drowning of 16-year-old William Scanlon in Nashua River
Leominster reports William J. Scanlon aged 16 drowned while bathing in the Nashua River on June 21. Authorities noted the accident occurred today and are investigating the incident.
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Leominster
William J. Scanlon
Nashua
Ten Injured as Auto Hits Tree in Brooklyn Street
A sightseeing auto from Coney Island carrying 14 passengers crashed into a shade tree on Ocean Parkway Brooklyn. Ten people were injured, one seriously, with May Emery 27 of West Ninety eighth Street among the worst and in critical condition. The steering gear was blamed for the wreck and bystanders helped after the crash.
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New York
Coney Island
North Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn
May Emery
West Ninety Eighth Street
Urge Rebuilding of Lexington Belfry
Lexington residents unite to urge rebuilding the historic belfry that rang at Paul Revere's arrival, toppled by a gale yesterday and hailed as the town's awakening landmark.
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Lexington
Paul Revere
East Boston Parents Seek Missing Son John Hubbard
Mr and Mrs William F Hubbard of 149 Maverick Street East Boston seek information about their son John F Hubbard missing from home for over a year He is about 5 feet 8 inches tall 126 pounds dark complexion with blue eyes The notice calls for information to locate him and identify his whereabouts
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William F. Hubbard
Maverick Street
Boston
John F. Hubbard
Mauretania Sets New New York London Passenger Record
The Cunard liner Mauretania arrived in Liverpool at 10 15 p m establishing a new world record for passengers between New York and London. She left New York on Wednesday and disembarked passengers Monday night with trains ready. total time five days eight hours.
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Liverpool
Cunard Line
New York
London
Taft Defeated in Golf Match with Sherman on Chevy Chase
President Taft and General Edwards lost to Vice President Sherman and Senator Bourne of Oregon in a foursome at Chevy Chase. Bourne secured the win by two up.
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Washington
Taft
General Edwards
Chevy Chase
Sherman
Bourne
Oregon
Greaseless Home Face Cream Recipe by Mae Martyn
Mae Martyn promotes a greaseless homemade complexion jelly from almoroin dissolved in cold water and glycerine. The mixture is stirred to a thick cream and applied for cleansing and soft skin, claimed not to cause hair growth due to its oil free composition.
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Mae Martyn
Sohier Plan of Park Accepted in Gloucester
Gloucester June 21 Colonel William D Sohier a Beverly summer resident proposed to pay half the cost of converting Hesperus avenue into an ocean boulevard. The council approved three to two with work to start immediately and the city to cover at least $1000, creating a modern macadamized boulevard from Gloucester to Beverly.
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Gloucester
William D. Sohier
Beverly
Simple Rheumatism Cure Promises Relief and Free Remedy
A Syracuse man S. T. De Lano claims a simple remedy cured his chronic rheumatism after years of bed rest and crutches. He offers a 50 cent package free, asking 10 cents for distribution costs, and requests the reader send their address for his diet rules and further guidance.
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T. DeLano
Syracuse, N. Y
Extradition hearing for Anson M. Loud on nine warrants
Anson M. Loud of Lynn Massachusetts faced County Judge Stephens in Rochester New York on extradition papers after a writ of habeas corpus was served on his captors. He is wanted in Lynn on nine Warrants charging grand larceny for allegedly obtaining 1800 dollars by promising a rare tobacco business investment.
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Rochester
N. Y
Anson M. Loud
Lynn
Mass
Stephens
Loud
Letter Carriers to Face Police in Randolph Street Clash
This afternoon at the Randolph street grounds Station A letter carriers meet the police department in a friendly nine inning game. A warm contest is anticipated as both sides bring eager crowds and competitive spirit to the field.
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Randolph Street
Police Department
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Kenectady
James A. Houston
P. H. Magrane
Pres
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Jersey
Essen
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