Tucker Plans Appeal of Innocence to Governor
Charles Louis Tucker, sentenced to death by electric chair for the Mabel Page killing in Weston, intends to appeal to Governor Guild for clemency. His US Supreme Court appeal failed, and he will not seek commutation, persistently insisting on his innocence while pleading for a chance to live.
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Charles Louis Tucker
Mabel Page
Weston
Guild
Tucker
United States Supreme Court
Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations Warm South Boston
In South Boston the St. Patrick's spirit brought ideal weather and lively twin celebrations. Open houses welcomed the Governor, Mayor, and Secretary O Connell as they visited local figures including E J Leary and ex Alderman Slattery. James A Gallivan Jr offered a campaign speech line before a breakfast at the Hotel Lenox. Fireworks closed the day.
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Peninsula
O’connell
E. J. Leary
Slattery
William H. Devine
James A. Gallivan
E. L. Logan
James A. Gallivan, Jr
Evacuation Day Parade Led by Chief Marshal Proctor
Chief Marshal George Proctor led a modest South Boston Evacuation Day pageant that impressed citizens and drew compliments from Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald. The event appealed to young people and highlighted local pride. Sanford's Ginger Cures Colds is advertised as a healthful remedy.
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George Proctor
Boston
Peninsula
Tucker Weeps At News Of Court Denial
Charles L. Tucker weeps as Walter Tucker informs him the U S Supreme Court declined to grant a writ of error. He says he hoped the court would see the case and permit a new trial to prove his innocence.
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Walter Tucker
Walter
United States
Charles
Tucker
Middlesex
Charles L. Tucker
United States Supreme Court
United States Court
Tucker Visit Probes Supreme Court Decision on Prisoner
Walter Tucker and his wife visited the prisoner at 2 30 yesterday afternoon. Walter sought quick guidance on the United States Court ruling amid the prisoner’s hope for another chance to prove innocence. Mrs Tucker added little to the exchange as the brothers discussed personal matters.
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Walter Tucker
United States Court
Mrs. Tucker
Supreme Court
Walter
Boston Area Weather Forecast Fair Weekend
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair Sunday and Monday with slight temperature changes and light winds. Winds will be generally westerly with calm conditions expected across the region.
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Boston
Yesterday's Weather Snow Lingers In Slush
A light verse on yesterday's snow that lingers as slush. The poem notes changing moods and a dutiful tone while praising snow without complaint. It playfully uses archaic exclamations and self referential lines about endless poems.
Guilty in First Degree for Cambridge Murder
In East Cambridge the jury found John Schidlofksi guilty of murder in the first degree for slaying his bride Marciana Schidlofski with a butcher knife. The foreman announced the verdict as dusk fell, the courtroom filled with solemnity and shock.
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John Schidlofski
East Cambridge
The
Commonwealth
Schidlofski
Marciana Schidlofski
Final Verdict Delivered in Grim Trial at East Cambridge
John Schidlofski faces execution as jurors return a verdict after a brutal case review. Spectators label him a dangerous foreigner with keen intellect while District Attorney Sanderson condemns his deception. Jury reconvenes in the death-penalty phase as the condemned man remains unmoved, awaiting the final judgment near East Cambridge jail.
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Eveleth
John
Schidlofski
H. H. Winslow
Holmes
East Cambridge
Woburn Auditorium Fire Devastates Stores and Injures Firemen
A blaze at Woburn Auditorium on Montvale avenue destroyed seven ground floor stores and damaged nearby armory buildings. Five firefighters were injured by a hot air explosion as the audience fled in panic, with total losses estimated near $50,000 and the auditorium valued at about $380,000, partly insured.
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Woburn
Explo
John P. Watts
Woburn Hospital
Montvale Avenue
Johnson Brothers
Gans Knocks Out Mike Sullivan in 10th Round
Joe Gans the colored lightweight champion defeated Boston challenger Mike Sullivan by knockout in the 10th round in Los Angeles. Sullivan started strong but Gans used speed and ring generalship to dominate, delivering a decisive finish after a close middle rounds.
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Los Angeles
Joe Gans
Mike Sullivan
Boston
Gans
Sullivan
Women rescued from Bromfield street hotel blaze
Fire partly destroys Marliave's Hotel at 37 and 39 Bromfield street and 10 and 11 Bosworth street. Two women, pantry staff aged about 60 and 23, were pulled unconscious from the flames after 30 minutes of ladder work. A 15-year-old messenger alerted the fire and an elderly French woman and others were saved.
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Marliave’s Hotel
Bromfield Street
Bosworth Street
Marie Dupree
Maria
Mullen
de Albert
Louis Muckenstrom
Dineen and
Gill
Andree
Local Tradesmen Named in Woburn Hospital Transport
Joseph LeRock Andrew Cuneo Frank Callahan David Kerrigan William Hammond all taken to Woburn Hospital after incidents involving Hose 1. Dearborn and Keyes painters Luck bicycle store Luck pool room and bowling alleys A G Haynes harness shop G E Pierce undertaker P Heggie bootblack parlor Frank Moore laundry.
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Joseph LeRock
Andrew Cuneo
Frank Callahan
David Kerrigan
William Hammond
Woburn Hospital
Dearborn & Keyes
Luck Bicycle
Luck
A. G. Haynes
G. E. Pierce
P. Heggie
Frank Moore
Fire devastates Woburn Auditorium during Catholic Temperance event
In Woburn 1200 attendees fled as a rear fire engulfed the auditorium destroying the building and nearby stores. Five firefighters were injured, the Armory and homes along High street and Montvale avenue were damaged, with total losses estimated at 50 000 dollars. Six stage youths led by John P Watts and Thomas Hardy kept the show going to prevent panic.
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John P. Watts
Thomas Hardy
James McDermott
John J. Lynch
Stephen Sullivan
Lawrence Brophy
Quinona Tonic Promises Nerve Strength
Vintage ad copy touts Quinona as a tonic that makes you feel better all over and strengthens the nerves, available at all druggists for $1.
Quinona Tonic Promises Full-Body Refresh
A vintage advertisement touts Quinona as a restorative tonic claiming to energize the user and improve overall well being. It emphasizes widespread effects and a simple daily use.
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Parker
Big Mike) Sullivan
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Victor C. Bell
A. B
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New England
Boston Post
American Dentifrice CO
New York
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Butler Co
Houghton & Dutton
Jaynes & Co
Pitts-Kimball Co
E. E. Gray
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Bacon
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Pierson Drug Co
Metcalf Co
Tremont St
Butler Branch
Temple Place
Walker- Rintels Drug Co
Summer St
Woodward's
Broomfield St
Green, Tremont
E. J. Maguire
Sanderson
Ruggles St
Huri
Woburn’s
Sion
High Street
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Marliave
Woburn Auditorium
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