Ouija board figures in Maine will case trial
Testimony details Mrs Read and her sister Eleanor Haskell recount Joe the Ouija entity gave advice on wills appearances and debts. Witnesses describe Joe driving trips and a safety box key found after his death as the trial resumes.
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Mrs. Ramsey
Aldrich
Pynn
Ouija Board
Joe
Abbie M. Jordan
North Weymouth
Read
Mrs. Jordan
Gorham
Mrs. Read
Locomotive Tender Jumps Track Delays Boston Line
The forward track of the tender of the locomotive on the 6 3 train from Boston to Bedford jumped the rails at Arlington Heights station as it started leaving. It derailed briefly, delaying the division. no damage occurred and 50 to 60 passengers switched to trolley cars to finish their journeys to Lexington and Bedford. This marks the second accident on the same train in under two weeks.
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Boston
Bedford
Arlington Heights
Lexington
Returns of drive lagging as State totals rise
Post commanders across the state slow in filing two day drive reports, delaying final tabulations. State headquarters show over 10 000 dollars raised, with Columbia Post of South Boston reporting 1009.17 dollars and total collections over 2000 dollars for its post. Daily receipts at headquarters reached 8392.68 amid aid to families facing hunger and cold in the Fellsway and Roxbury areas. A letter from a Roxbury man highlights ongoing needs as relief continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Eugene McCarthy
Columbia
South Boston
Somerville
Revere
The
Revere Post
Comrade Seeks Help After Hard Times at Sea and Factory
A desperate appeal from a licensed mariner and second mate, earning 15 dollars weekly at Plant's shoe factory, seeks Legion aid for arrears and housing. He proposes someone assume a 420 mortgage on his 1000 dollar furniture and waits for the right ear to the ground, while Dr McCarthy and Porter continue aid work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Legion
McCarthy
Thomas P. Porter
Shortage in Funds of Northfield Treasury
Northfield officials uncover evidence of a funds shortage in the town treasury after questions at the February annual meeting. Miss Kenney, questioned by state auditors, admitted potential loss and left town on February 23. Town treasurer Wright defends his honesty and plans to cover any losses. a special meeting will review the matter.
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State House
E. H. Fenton
H. B. Dine
Division of Accounts
Gardner
Mr. Wright
Wright
Northfield
Miss Kenney
Boston
Ashfield
Five Hurt In Elevator Drop In Dowling Building
Five persons were injured when an elevator in the Dowling building on Main Street plunged five stories to the basement. The car was moving upward when it dropped, and occupants were rushed to hospitals with one said to be in dangerous condition. Police sealed the elevator.
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North Adams
Dowling
Main Street
Lindsay Sought to Swindle Philadelphians
Alfred E. Lindsay, creator of the Domino Club, indicted for swindling wealthy women in stock deals, planned a Philadelphia campaign on the eve of his arrest. Richard C. Murphy, assistant district attorney, cited Maurice Wood of the Green Hill Farm Hotel at Overbrook, Pa, as informant. Wood said Lindsay rented the hotel's luxury suite to meet affluent social figures.
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New York
Alfred E. Lindsay
Domino Club
Philadelphia
Richard C. Murphy
Maurice Wood
Green Hill Farm
Overbrook
Murphy
Lindsay
Mystic Shrine initiates 160 at Aleppo Temple meeting
Potentate Walter Woodbury Morrison led the Aleppo Temple Aleppo Shrine initiation of 160 candidates at the Mechanics Building. About 7000 Shriners attended with escort headed by the Aleppo band led by Tom Carter. Supper followed by a drill by the Aleppo patrol under Major Augustus H. Hall and Captains Lanen Ray. Past Potentates Clarence Dunbar and Henry C. Dexter of Palestine Temple attended.
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Mystic Shriners
Aleppo Temple
Mystic Shrine
Walter Woodbury Morrison
Mechanics Building
Aleppo
Tom Carter
Augustus H. Hall
S. A. Lanen
John A. Ray
Clarence Dunbar
Henry C. Dexter
Palestine Temple
Man kills wife then self in Newton double tragedy
Garvey, a 49 year old carpenter, opened fire during an evening argument at a two family house. He shot his wife, 40, and wounded Mrs. Atwood 24 before turning the gun on himself as children and roomers watched in horror. Police and ambulance respond.
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Garvey
Self
Newton
Atwood
Moving Picture Show
Garveys
Herbert L. Fuller
Mrs. Atwood
Raymond
Harry A. Shepherd
Jealousy Suspected in Garvey Case
Police learned from limited information that Garvey had recent jealousy spells. Mrs Atwood declined to talk at the hospital and by early morning investigators still awaited clearer motives.
Miss Elizabeth Sawyer Surprised With Party
A surprise reception at 24 Sudan Street Dorchester last night honored Miss Elizabeth Sawyer a Ellot Street Garage clerk. More than two score friends attended with decorations by Charles J Robison Arlington Theatre. Sawyer received a bracelet with diamonds sapphires and a green gold wrist watch presented by Walter Erickson. The event featured songs by Mrs Daniel F Gaines and Miss Sawyer pupils of Madame Galbraith with John Walsh and Charles J Robison among the soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sawyer
Sudan Street
Dorchester
Charles J. Robison
Arlington Theatre
Sawyer
Ellot Street
Walter Erickson
Daniel F. Gaines
Madame Galbraith
John Walsh
Charles J. Rébison
New Angle Emerges in Taylor Murder Case
In Los Angeles on March 2, police shifted stance after Detective Sergeant Herman Cline announced the six men arrested on information linking them to director William Desmond Taylor were not connected to the murder. They will face further questioning tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
Herman Cline
Taylor
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