Porter Charlton Murder Case Falls Outside Jersey Courts
New York reports Porter Charlton will not be tried for murder in New Jersey courts. Whether he beat his wife at Lake Camp Italy and disposed of her body in a trunk is outside Jersey jurisdiction. He will, however, remain confined until his sanity is assessed.
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American Press Association
Porter Charlton
New York
Italy
Lake Como
New Jersey
Lake Camp
Jersey
Charlton Family Plans Action If Porter Proves Insane
The Charlton family declared through counsel that they would seek commitment to an institution if Porter is deemed dangerously unsound. Judge Paul Charlton had already stated he believes Porter may be insane.
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Charlton
Paul Charlton
Porter
Jersey courts stance defined by Hudson county prosecutor
Prosecutor Pierre Garven of Hudson county outlined the attitude of the Jersey courts tonight, describing their posture and approach to pending cases and legal standards in a concise briefing.
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Jersey
Pierre Garven
Hudson County
Charlton Held as Fugitive in Extradition Question
New Jersey holds Charlton on a complaint by the Italian consul general as a fugitive from Italian justice awaiting an extradition request. If extradition is not demanded, no state court action is possible. Federal court involvement remains unclear as Rome may balk, risking an American subject facing no trial.
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New Jersey
Charlton
Rome
Italy
Lawyer quotes family wish for strict justice in boy case
R Floyd Clarke speaking for Judge Charlton’s client said the family desires strict justice between the boy and others involved. The statement framed the case as seeking fair treatment within the legal process.
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R. Floyd Clarke
Charlton
Only 16 Here in Real Society
Philadelphia and Boston social leaders react as Rev C W Del Lyon Nicholls proclaims there are 99 fashionable people in America outside New York and Newport. His list singles out 21 Philadelphians, plus notable Baltimore Washington and other city figures, with fresh commentary on who's included and who is left out.
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Philadelphia
America
C. W. DeLyon Nicholls
New York
Newport
Boston
New England
Eleonora Sears
Larz Anderson
Prescott Lawrence
Eugene van Rens
Selaer Thayer
Hollis H. Hunnewell, Jr
J. Deforest Danielson
William Phillips
Drayton
Republic
George D. Widener
Joseph E. Widener
Leonard M. Thomas
Nee Oelrichs
James Francis Sullivan
Frances Livingston Sullivan
Craig Biddle
Anthony J. Drexel
William KE. Carter
Paul Denekla Mills
Willing Spencer
Moncure Robinson
Edward Willing
Edward Moore Robinson
Nicholls
C. W. del Lyon Nicholls
National Society of Scions
Madison Avenue
Charlton Son’s Lunacy Inquiry Seen By Alienists
Alienists including Dana Fisher Hamilton Arlitz tested Charlton for insanity in Hoboken jail. Dr Arlitz saw partial insanity but left questions about onset. Captain Scott defends the prisoner as sane. Family members held a private conference but would not speak to reporters.
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New Jersey
Charlton
Charles Ll. Dana
Cornell Medical School
Edward B. Fisher
Allan McLane Hamilton
William J. Arlitz
Hoboken
Henry Harrison Scott
Clarence
Extradition Pending in Porter Charlton Bride Murder Case
Washington officials anticipate formal extradition by Italy for Porter Charlton charged with murdering his bride at Lake Como. The State Department will review proceedings but will not reveal dispositions before testimony. Secretary Knox declined to comment amid diplomatic considerations as Italy and the United States discuss the matter.
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Washington
State Department
Porter Chariton
Italy
Lake Como
New Jersey
Charlton
Knox
Gowers
Hoboken, N. J
John J. McGivern
Department
Irish Girl Seeks U S Citizenship in Passaic
Miss Josephine McCarthy born in Dunmanway Ireland 22 years ago filed her declaration of intention for U S citizenship at the Passaic county clerk's office. The stenographer lives at 93 Hamilton avenue and plans a summer trip abroad with final papers due in two years.
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Passaic
N. J
Josephine McCarthy
Dunmanway
Ireland
United States
Hamilton Avenue
Headache Drives Boy to Death by His Own Action
Richmond Hill July 4 Harry Wilson 18 was found dead from asphyxiation in his room in Dr Scovil s barn The gasjet was turned on Dr Scovil says the young man suffered greatly from headaches and had attempted to end his life earlier authorities report this sad case of suicide by gas exposure
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Richmond Hill, L. LL
Harry Wilson
Scovil
Richmond Allis
Young Wilson
Safety razors used to aid jailbreak in Cooperstown
Cooperstown, N Y June 24 A new escape method was found by John Brown and Clarence Brown who were jailed on theft charges. They slipped a loose razor blade to free themselves from jail but one man was recaptured.
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Cooperstown
N. Y
John Brown
Clarence Brown
House Passes Forest Reserve Bill
The Appalachian forest reserve bill for conservation of watersheds on navigable streams was passed by the house tonight. The measure targets the White Mountains and the southern Appalachian region.
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Washington
Appalachian Forest Reserve
White Mountains
Appalachian
Edward Stickney to Retire After 60 Years Service
Edward Stickney, long time master of the War ren School in Charlestown, will retire on Aug 13 on a pension after 60 years of active service. Born Dec 28, 1880 in Groveland he taught across multiple towns and mentored graduates who became notable figures in academia arts and business. He lives at 100 Broadway Chelsea.
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Edward Stickney
Warren School
Charlestown
Mr. Stickney
Groveland
East Bradford
Merrimac Academy
Methuen
West Newbury
West Amesbury
Merrimac
Dover
N. H
Beverly
Chelsea
R. C. Hall
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Stickney
Samuel Green
University of Minnesota
William T. Rick
Warren Kimball
Waldo 4. Pratt
John W. Farley
Newton
Hermon McNeal
Carter School
George Proctor
Broadway
Sand slide buries man at Mineola dock
A sand bin at Phoenix Towing & Transportation Company collapsed at Mineola dock just before quitting time. One man is dead, several injured or dying, and others taken to Nassau Hospital. The 100 foot high debris covered a locomotive and a train of flat cars.
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New York
Phoenix Towing & Transportation Company
Mineola
Nassau Hospital
Earth Shocks Hit Yarmouth County Town
Several earthquakes were felt across Yarmouth County on June 4 with the strongest lasting five seconds. A loud roar accompanied the tremor causing people to rush outdoors as furniture toppled, dishes fell, plaster loosened and buildings shook badly.
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Yarmouth
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Nova Scotia
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Pabst
Milwaukee
L. Speidel & Co
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