Slugger Hayes Caught After Violent Robbery
John D. Hayes, 24, Hudson Street, was chased through Dedham streets after choking and robbing Margaret Freeman of 188 Harrison Avenue on Garland Street. Officers fired shots during the pursuit. Hayes was captured on Davis Street. Freeman identified him by a bruised throat and torn collar. the purse containing $4 to $5 was reportedly discarded.
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Hudson Street
New England Plans Beef Scraps Plant To Fight Chicago Trust
The New England Produce and Provision Dealers' Association of Boston moves to build a mammoth rendering plant in South Boston to regulate prices for beef scraps bone and tallow now blocked by the Chicago trust G F Sulzberger of Schwarzschild Sulzberger Co leads the project promising to raise tallow prices and win dealer support A three year contract names Sulzberger president from 1904 to 1907 with profits/shared rewards and product sales under the Chicago house name
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New Enterprise
Heavy Fighting on the Yalu Expected Any Moment
A report says a Russian force of about four men fought a Japanese detachment near Anju, with many killed and wounded on both sides. Japanese troops rush forward to drive back the Russians who crossed the Yalu, and heavy fighting is anticipated imminently.
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Britt Triumphs Over Young Corbett In 20 Round Fight
In San Francisco on March 25 Jimmy Britt defeated Young Corbett in a hard fought 20 round decision before more than 8000 spectators. Corbett led early and Britt rallied from round 17 to seal the win with a body focused attack. Referee Eddie Graney said the decision went to the fighter who had the best of the bout. See page 9 for full details.
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Cambridge Beat Oxford In 61st Boat Race Finish
The 61st annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race was rowed from Putney to Mortlake. Cambridge won the event by four lengths at 8 19.
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Cambridge
Putney
Mortlake
Three Alarms Fire Destroys Barn in Saugus
A three alarm blaze in Saugus on March 25 destroyed a two story wooden barn and scorched the home of H. McKenzie on Essex Street Cliftondale. The McKenzie family fled in their night clothes as flames engulfed the property shortly after 11:30 PM. Damage is estimated at about $500.
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Essex Street
Cliftondale
McKenzie
Father John's Medicine Cures Colds and Prevents Pneumonia
A 50 year staple Father John's Medicine is promoted as a cure for colds and a preventive against pneumonia, highlighting long standing use and trusted remedy status.
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Father John
Higginson Opposes Taller Skyscrapers For Boston Split
Major Higginson testifies before a cities committee urging a bill to divide Boston into two districts a business and a residential area and to limit building heights. He recalls Copley square battles and warns hotels profit over culture, saying beauty of home outlasts money.
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Copley Square
Jokers Cause Panic at Roxbury School
Several hundred women and children at Lowell School Roxbury were panicked by an automatic alarm and firemen emergency. Hoodlums entered, broke glass, and pressed the alarm button. arrests are expected. Principal Joseph A. Ready praised the students as the electrical and engineering displays continued despite the scare.
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Centre Street
Roxbury
Joseph A. Ready
Showers Forecast for Boston Area Saturday and Sunday
The forecast calls for Saturday showers then clearing skies. Sunday should be fair with light winds and dry conditions for Boston and nearby areas.
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Boston
Lynn Woman Seen With Suspect in Tucker Murder
Lynn March 25. David H V Pacy to be arraigned after three men identify him as Tucker's killer and many witnesses place him at the Westminster Hotel the night of the crime. Police seek a woman linked to the case while presenting a 22 caliber revolver found at lodgings and noting the 32 caliber bullet in Tucker.
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Salem
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Hunt
Daniel Kennedy
Charles H. Allen
Railroad Avenue
William Fossie
Cker
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Michigan Floods Worst in 35 Years Spike Damages Across Lower State
Detroit reports conservative losses exceed 1 million with Lan sing at 200000. Two deaths occur as bridges collapse and streets flood. Trains halted across Michigan lines as Kalama zoo bridges wash away and Lansing industries shut down. Flint and Saginaw suffer store flood and bridge damage.
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