Auto hits Charlestown man. elderly resident killed at Tewksbury Centre
A 45 horse auto owned by George Whiting of Charlestown struck William Henry Arnold aged about 80 in Tewksbury Centre around 8:30 PM. Chauffeur Arthur W McDonald of Somerville was arrested for manslaughter and held on $5000 bail. Arnold, known as Billy Buttons, stood with neighbors when the car, on the right, struck him after he moved into its path. Medical Examiner Irish will examine the body tomorrow.
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Tewksbury
George Whiting
Charlestown
Arthur WcDonald
Somerville
William Henry Arnold
Tewksbury Centre
Lowell
Merrimac
Edward Shrigly
Morris Maguire
Themen
Shrigly
Arnold
Irish
Toomorrow
New York
Maine Nominates Gov William T Cobb For Second Term
The Republican convention in Portland nominates Governor William T. Cobb of Rockland for a second term. Delegates from Lewiston and Bangor push to add a Prohibition referendum plank but fail. Senator William P. Frye and Rep Charles B. Littlefield attend as notable figures. The platform reaffirms Prohibition and calls for tax equalization, economy, and support for roads and public welfare.
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Portland
Repubicans of
Maine
William T. Cobb
Rockland
Lewiston
Bangor
William P. Frye
Charles B. Littlefield
Schidlofski Move Toward Death Cell at Charlestown
John Schidlofski, sentenced for the murder of his wife, spent a troubled last day at Cambridge as authorities prepare to move him to the Tucker death cell at Charlestown. Officials fear a collapse when the transfer is announced, while he shows moments of calm amid deteriorating health.
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Cambridge
John Schidlofski
Schidlofski
Tucker
Charlestown
East Cambridge
Ransom Williard
Vermont Delegates Split Over Fusion at Democratic Convention
Delegates meeting in Burlington Vermont on June 27 split over joining the independent Republican wing led by Percival W Clement for Governor. A strong faction backs Mayor J E Burke of Burlington, opposing fusion with the Clement movement. Those open to a Clement backed ticket see only feasible alliance as Clement as Democratic candidate for governor.
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Burlington
Percival W. Clement
J. E. Burke
Clement
Mr. Clement
Party Enrollment Shifts alight in Local Election Office
Yesterday marked final changes in party enrollment as Republicans seek cross over to the Democratic side. William Boudrot, longtime associate of Democratic politicians, moved from Shawmut Avenue to Carruth Street Ashmont and is linked to the mail superintendent at the post office. Postmaster Hibbard resides in the same section.
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William Boudrot
Shawmu‘ Avenue
Carruth Street
Ashmont
Hibbard
Breaks Reported in Jamaica Plain and Dorchester
Police report three new break-ins in Jamaica Plain and Dorchester by two men and a woman, part of the same trio first heard from in Jamaica Plain days ago, with Division 13 and yesterday's patrols noting incidents.
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Jamaica Plain
Dorchester
McBryan
Hurt
Permit Sparks Chinatown Music Rivalry in Boange Tong Celebration
Boange Tong in Chinatown wins a permit to perform music for a July celebration amid pressure from rival Hep Sing Tong and On Leon Tong. Police caution bells, gongs, and strings may provoke jealousy as tensions rise and concerns of violence surface.
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Pierce
Boange Tong
Hep Sing Tong
On Leon Tong
Chinatown
Oxford Court
Worcester Student Athlete Drowns in Lake Quinsigamond
Charles J. Stevens a 21 year old Worcester resident and Harvard class of 1907 member drowned while swimming with tennis champion John M Morse in Lake Quinsigamond. Morse searched for 20 minutes then two hours but could not revive Stevens despite CPR efforts.
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Worcester
Charles J. Stevens
Quinsigamond
Harvard
John M. Morse
Stevens
Morse
C. F. Stevens
Salisbury
Harvard Mandolin Club
Banjo Club
Dartmouth
Attleboro Society Circus Promotes Library Fund
Attleboro residents packed the town for a country circus organized by the Library Aid Society to raise 5000 for interior library furnishings. Mrs Louis J Lamb directed sub committees of women guiding clowns, beasts, a wild man of Borneo, and decorated cars.
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Pohlson Galleries
Lewis J. Lamb
Library Aid Society of
Attleboro
Country Circus
Louis
J. Lamb
Borneo
Committee's bill rejects governor recommendations on trolley holdings
A joint committee drafted and adopted a bill restricting railroad trolley holdings after debate and executive session. The draft, favored by President Mellen, faced scrutiny from Attorney General Malone but was approved by the full committee. The panel cited voluntary associations in the New York New Haven Hartford system and discussed possible divestment if Massachusetts bans railroad stock ownership.
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House
Cummings
Brookline
Senate
Dana Malone
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Consolidated Railroad of Connecticut
New Haven & Hartford
Massachusetts
Committee Report on Railroad Holdings Precautions and Policy
The joint committee urges before final action a test in the Supreme Judicial Court to determine legality of New York New Haven Hartford holdings and suspends further acquisitions until a later Legislature can review. It notes contracts and extensions may proceed at risk and includes a Choate letter stating Mellen will halt new acquisitions beyond current contracts until a merger issue is resolved.
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Joint Committee
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Commonwealth
Supreme Judicial Court
Railroad Corporation
Joseph Walker
Choate
New Haven
Walker
Mellen
Charles F. Choate, JR
Hearing Develops Opposition to Governor Plan on Trolley Stock
Attorney Charles F. Choate argued for indirect trolley stock holdings by New York New Haven Hartford and questioned policy and constitutionality of any act punishing noncriminal actions. Henry M Whitney urged railway and electric line integration to benefit Massachusetts with cautions about stockholders and potential financial impact.
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Charles F. Choate
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Guild
Henry M. Whitney
Choate
Massachusetts
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Consolidated Railroad
Consolidated Company
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Atlantic
West End
Boston
Elevated
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Ting
Ailor At
Washington Street
W. H. Arnold
Geo. Whiting
Harris Bros.’ Stock
Harris Bros
MY Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Gov. Cobb
Tongs
Boange Society
Grocer’s and
Ginger
National Biscuit Company
United States
THE
Masten & Wells
MFC. CO
Cate
Oneear Bay
SeourtLx
Mawley Street
Globe Gas Light Co
Union Street
Myers & Franks
Wilson’s New Jewelry
Hanover’ St
James M. Solomon
Beacon ST
Mass
White Dental
Washington ST
H. White
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