Dorr Quietly Accepts Death In Vermont Electric Chair
William E. Dorr faced his execution in Windsor Vermont after a final night of indigestion and a last talk with Rev Harriman. At 12 06 he walked to the chair, recited a prayer and died as officials watched including Warden Bridges and Medical Examiner Magrath.
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Dorr
Bethany
California
Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Charles Neal Barney
Lynn
R. H. Walker
Windsor
M. J. Murphy
Bridges
George B. Magrath
Suffolk County
Joseph I. Mclaughlin
Frank H. Wil
Carr
Warden Bridges
Militia Ordered On Strike Duty In Buffalo
The 74th Regiment was ordered out for strike duty at 11 tonight after two serious riots at Gould Coupler Company plant in the last 24 hours. One company was sent to Depew at midnight for guard duty.
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The
Gould
Democratic primary narrows 12th district field to one winner
The Democratic nomination for Congress in the 12th district will be decided today as six contenders vie for the party’s ballot. Polls open at 6 am with the winner facing Progressive James B. Connolly and Republican Frank Brier in the general election.
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Congress
James B. Connolly
Frank Brier
Candidates Vying for Democratic Nomination Include Six Names
The Democratic race lists James A. Gallivan Daniel T. OConnell Redmond S S Fitzgerald former senator Thomas F Joyce Senator William P. Hickey and Edward F Burke as contenders with Albert I Connell on the ballot who withdraws and says he does not wish to be considered a candidate.
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James A. Gallivan
Daniel T. O'Connell
Redmond S.S. Fitzgerald
Thomas F. Joyce
William P. Hickey
Edward F. Burke
Albert I’. Connell
Brookline Urged to Adopt Elective Town Government
Leaders from Admiral Chadwick to Charles Brackett and Alfred Chandler push Brookline toward an elective town meeting. They argue a 228 member chosen body can replace chance voting, with all citizens retaining influence while easing tax burdens within the Metropolitan district.
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Brookline Board of Trade
F. E. Chadwick
Charles I. Brackett
Newport
Alfred D. Chandler
Charles H. Pearson
Brookline
Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Boston
Worcester
Springfield
Caplet Bows Out With Meistersinger Tribute at Boston Opera House
The Boston Opera House audience saluted conductor Andre Caplet on his last Boston concert with a drum and trumpet fanfare. The orchestra then played Die Meistersinger in tribute, signaling Caplet's departure for Paris to work with Camille Chevillard.
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Andre Caplet
Boston
Mr. Caplet
Paris
Camille Chevillard
Caplet Receives Gift From Boston Opera Orchestra
After the first act in the orchestra room the members of the Boston Opera Orchestra headed by Mr. Dodge presented Andre Caplet with a gold watch and chain. Dodge praised Caplet for advancing the orchestra and thanked him for his artistic leadership. Caplet declined praise, noting that progress came from his instrumentalists. The watch inscription records the gift date March 23, 1914.
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Dodge
Caplet
Mr. Caplet
Boston Opera Orchestra
Andre Caplet
Boston Opera
Boston
Mass
Fire rescue saves Somerville family from blaze
Patrolmen Desting and Steeves rescued Mrs. Abraham Greenburg and her three children from a smoke filled home at 39 Poplar Street Somerville. They carried them to safety and saved $700 worth of jewelry while a $1000 fire loss was reported. cause unknown.
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Abraham Greenburg
Desting and
Steeves
Poplar Street
Somerville
Marie Jansen Funeral Held in Winthrop
The funeral of Marie Jansen renowned light opera singer was held yesterday from Bennison undertaking rooms in Winthrop. Attendees included Lambs Club members John K. Murray and Carl Stow, Clara Lane Murray, town dignitaries, and relatives represented by Mrs. Lew Newall. Pallbearers were Tewksbury, Douglas, Aiken, Floyd, Murray, and Stow. Rev. Charles Henry led prayers.
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Marie Jansen
Milford
C. E. Bennison
Winthrop Street
Winthrop
John K. Murray
Carl Stow
Lambs’ Club of
New York
Clara Lane Murray
Lew Newall
Benjamin Johnson
John B. Tewksbury
George Douglas
Harry W. Aiken
Nelson Floyd
Charles Henry
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bob Moha Defeats Battling Levinsky In Milwaukee Bout
Bob Moha won a ten round no decision boxing match in Milwaukee against Battling Levinsky of Philadelphia. Moha landed steady punches to gain the edge and secure the victory on points.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bob Moha
Battling Levinsky
Philadelphia
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Restored Vitality
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal blood medicine to cure fatigue, improve digestion, and boost overall health. It claims the product makes you feel better, look better, and helps you sleep, urging readers to ask their druggist for it.
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Hood’s
Advi
Woman of 74 dies in yard fire at Braintree
A bonfire lit by Mrs. Azelia Angier 74 started a fatal burn injury to the woman and set fire to a neighbor's home. Angier then ran about a hundred yards to Mrs. Foster Tupper’s house seeking help as her clothing ignited.
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Azelia Angier
Comb Fire Spreads as Dress Becomes Flame at Town Hall
Mrs. Tupper wrapped a rug around a comb which caught fire on her dress causing a minor blaze in her home. Mrs. Angier cooled her head under a faucet as a physician arrived summoned by selectmen watching from Town Hall. The town notes the incident caused little damage.
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Essex County
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Buffalo, N. Y
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Woma
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Hartford Carpet CO
Summer St
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Brussels
Hartford Saxony
Hartford Saxony Rugs
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Hamburg
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Hollis
David J. Ingraham, Inc
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Ipe
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Brookside
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