All Three Boats Set to Race in Second Series
By John B. Killeen in Greenwich Conn June 22 All three America's Cup defense yachts Defiance Resolute and Vanitie prepare for the first race of the second series in Long Island Sound Defiance reaches Greenwich harbor under tow and anchors outside the fleet Resolute and Vanitie remain at City Island and will move up the Sound to Greenwich tomorrow morning.
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Greenwich
Conn
Defiance
Resolute
Vanitie
Long Island Sound
Greenwich Harbor
City Island
Defiance Trials Under New Rig Before Long Island Sound Race
Defiance skippered by George M. Pynchon arrives with bowsprit off and a hurried rig. He aims to test the yacht against rivals including Corello in light wind. The crew recuts a mainsail twice to adjust sail area and prepares to race tomorrow under Yacht Racing Association rules with a two minute handicap window. The start line lies between Indian Harbor Yacht Club committee boat and the white spar buoy near Great Captains Island.
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George Owen
George M. Pynchon
Defiance
Yacht Racing Association of
Long Island Sound
Indian Harbor
Dance Music at the Pops Delights Sym phony Hall
Conductor Lenoin presented a unique dance music program at Symphony Hall last night. The program featured tango Virginia Reel Arkansas Traveller Gavotte by Massene Minuet by Paderewski and Brahms Hungarian dances Strauss waltz Chopin Polonaise and Tschaikowsky pieces from the Nutcracker Suite. The orchestra delivered spirited performances and Lenoin was praised for the innovative programme.
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Lenoin
Symphony Hall
Virginia Reel
Arkansas
Massene
Paderewski
Brahms
Sadun
Chopin
Tschaikowsky
Lenom
Flying Boat America to Be Tested and Christened Today
The Curtiss flying boat America undergoes final assembly in Hammondsport New York as crowds witness its christening by Miss Katherine Masson. Porte and Curtiss prepare for test flights on Lake Keuka with a 72 foot wingspan craft weighing 3000 pounds and carrying 312 gallons of gasoline.
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Glenn Curtiss
Lake Keuka
Porte
Harry Benner
Katherine Masson
George E. A. Halsett
Miss Masson
A. F. Zahm
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Atlantic
America
Curtiss
Lyman J. Seeley
Aero Club of America
Columbus
Hallett
Great Britain
London Chronicle
King George
New York
St. John’s
N. F
Flores
Azore Islands
Fayal
Azores
Vigo
Spain
Plymouth
England
Rodman Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker, Jr
Lord Northcliffe
Victoria Woodhull Martin
Hallet
Tie
Annuity for Mrs Norton Approved in Council
City took initial steps to grant a life annuity to the widow of Police Inspector Norton. Councillor Kenny introduced an order for a $300 annuity, the usual amount, payable while she remains unmarried. The measure was referred to a committee and likely to pass at the next council meeting.
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Norton
Kenny
Williams Elects Captain After Vermont Game
Cyprian Andrew Toolan of North Adams Massachusetts was elected captain of the Williams baseball team for next year after the game with Vermont. Toolan has held a leading role in Williams athletics since entering college.
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Williamstown
Vermont
Cyprian Andrew Toolan
North Adams
Mass
Williams
Toolan
Slayer Disarmed Through Accident in Jail Escape Attempt
An inmate, Robinson, fired during a jail escape attempt injuring Norton who died from a 532 calibre bullet. Inspector Claflin and Daniels exchanged fire, with Claflin hitting Robinson three times. Authorities dispute use of police revolvers and cite witnesses. Robinson is held at Charles street jail near Richeson’s former cell with limited statements.
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Norton
McCarthy
Robinson
Claflin
Daniels
Charles Street
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Quinn
Funeral today for Inspector Thomas J Norton Dorchester
The funeral for Police Inspector Thomas J Norton is set for 9 a m at his Dorchester residence. An official police detail will escort the body to St Marks Church then to Cedar Grove Cemetery. The service includes a solemn high mass with Rev John L Farrell as celebrant. Hundreds of friends attended viewings and sent floral tributes from various police and civic groups.
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Thomas J. Norton
Mather Street
Dorchester
O’meara
Pierce
Patrick F. King
St. Mark's Church
Dorchester Avenue
Rosemont Street
John L. Farrell
Cedar Grove Cemetery
William W. Livingstone
Broadway
South Boston
John E. Murphy
Roxbury
John J. Mullen
Roxbury Crossing
John H. Sweeney
City Point
Henry C. Fetridge
Jamaica Plain
Michael C. Bresnahan
Dudley Street
Back Bay
Edward J. Sherlock
Frank Hardiman
Thomas A. Thompson
Edward H. Murtagh
Massachusetts District Police
George W. Patterson
Thomas H. Lynch
Walter A. Smith
Gilbert H. Angel
James P. Conboy
Edward A. Conway
Daniel Hart
William H. Pelton
Michael H. Driscoll
Norton
Merrimac Street
Captain Peterson
Oakland, Cal
Joseph Woodman
Arraignment of Lawrence Robinson in Suffolk Court
Hundreds crowd the Suffolk county courthouse as Lawrence Robinson is arraigned in Municipal Court for murder. Judge Brackett hears the case as Robinson pleads not guilty and is ordered held without bail until June 27. Grand jury to convene today to consider the indictment.
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Suffolk County
Lawrence Robinson
Inspector Norton
Robinson
Judge Brackett
Clerk Lord
Armstrong
City Hospital
Dennessy
Claflin
McGarr
Walsh Named Head Of Fund For Norton Family
The Boston American and the Boston Traveler turned over all funds raised for Inspector Norton’s widow and children to a committee appointed by Governor Walsh. Walsh accepted the chairmanship and named several representative business men to serve on the panel.
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The
Boston American
Boston Traveler
Norton
Walsh
Norton fund seeks contributions for late police inspector
A Boston letter from Governor Walsh lists committee members to raise funds for the widow and children of Police Inspector Thomas J. Norton. Subscriptions should go to Governor Walsh at the State House. The Boston American and Boston Traveler acknowledge substantial gifts, bringing the fund total to 645 dollars, with more expected.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Chamber
State House
Boston
Thomas J. Norton
Stephen O'Meara
Benjamin B. Joy
National Shawmut Bank
Rey
John A. Daly
St Mark’s
Dorchester
Robert Winsor, Jr
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Paul Fitzpatrick
Brown, Durrell & Co
Joseph H. O'Neil
Federal Trust Company
Sheone E. Hecht
Hecht
Merchants National Bank
David I. Walsh
Norton Fund
Governor Walsh
Norton
Middlesex Carmen Win Big Award
Arbitration over demands by the men ends with a majority report signed by George L. Mayberry and James H. Vahey. Arthur A. Ballantine represented the company amid lines into Waltham Watertown Weston Lexington Newtons. Not unanimous in outcome.
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James H. Vahey
Boston Carmen's Union
Arthur A. Ballantine
George L. Mayberry
Waltham
Joseph B. Eastman
Fred Fay
George M. Nichols
Middlesex Company
Watertown
Weston
Lexington
Newtons
Dissenting Report in Arbitration Over Bay State Wage Award
Arthur A. Ballantine dissents from the majority wage award affecting about 300 workers at the Bay State Company. He argues the wage levels would reduce capital returns and raise public charges, risking poorer service. The majority's four schedules set phased hourly rates for motormen conductors barnmen and other grades from 1913 to 1916.
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Middlesex
Bay State Company
Boston
Brcooi
Irvine Erie Pere
Arthur A. Ballantine
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