Bowers Poised as Next Justice of U S Supreme Court
Washington observers widely expect W. Bowers solicitor general to succeed the late Justice David J. Brewer on the Supreme Court. The rumor has circulated for some time that Bowers would leave his post for a judicial appointment.
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W. Bowers
Department of Justice
Washington
David J. Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Mr. Bowers
T Llood
Justice Brewer
Supreme Bench of the
United States
Taft Hinted Supreme Bench Opening for Northwestern Counsel
The passage notes a general counsel role for the Chicago and Northwestern railway, influenced by a strong hint from President Taft that a Supreme Court seat could be offered if an opening appeared before the Taft administration ended. The text implies Taft’s suggestion connected to a future judicial appointment.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Taft
Taig
Taft Friend Mr Bowers Arrives in Washington
Mr Bowers, long identified with Taft since Yale days, has 20 years of friendship with the President. Springfield born, he became a Western man, read law in New York, practiced nine years in Winona Minnesota, and 16 years ago joined Chicago & Northwestern as general counsel earning $30,000 annually.
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Mr. Bowers
Washington
Taft
Springfield
Mass
Yale
Skull and Bones
New York
Winona
Minn
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Marvin Hughitt
United States
Bowers
Taft Condolences Over Death Of Justice Brewer
President Taft sent a condolence letter to Chief Justice Fuller upon the death of Justice Brewer. He asked for funeral details to honor Brewer’s memory and sent a separate note to Mrs. Brewer praising her husband as a great jurist and his country’s service.
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Washington
Taft
Fuller
Justice Brewer
Brewer
Confession Plea Ties to Ruth Wheeler Murder Case
A letter from Katie Miller to Albert Wolter is used to pressure a confession as authorities push for rapid execution of Albert Wolter, 19, for the Ruth Wheeler murder. New York County aims to dispatch the case within 45 days, marking a swift end to the alleged crime.
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New York
Katie Miller
Albert Walter
Little Ruth Wheeler
New York County
Joyous Gathering Is Turned to Mourning
A 15 year old girl was killed in a frightening incident last Thursday. The body was found Saturday evening as police and the coroner built a complete case against the accused youth. Indictment for first degree murder is expected and a swift trial set in General Sessions. Walter faces death if convicted, with potential stay appeal by his lawyer. Evidence includes alleged motive and a stenographer ruse.
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Whitman
Frank Moss
Moss
Morniie
Warren W. Foster
Walter
Sing Sing
Katie Miter
Wheeler
Titus
Katie Miller
John H. Larkin
Columbia University
Wedding Guests Mourn After Fatal Train Accident
WAVERLEY March 29 The Flett home crowd awaiting a wedding watched tragedy as a local Central Massachusetts train struck a passerby near the station. Mrs Bryer and Patrolman Park exchanged waves moments before the crash. The wedding party and guests absorbed the shock as the bride and groom remained inside guarded by mourning. The scene shifted from celebration to sorrow as the discovery of a blue skirt near the crossing confirmed the fatality. The mood inside the house turned to grief with guests dropping from joy to mourning.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Central
Fitchburg
Mrs. Bryer
Mr. Bryer
Harlow
Fitchburg Station
Small
Slater and Clark
Belmont
McLean Asylum
Clark
Mrs. Br
Waverley
Express
Boston
Waltham
Roberts
John Earle
William Harley
Newmeyer
Trapelo Road
Charles A. Bryer
Frank A. Bryer
Sandwich Lower Corners
Ernest Harlow
Frank Avenue
Keegan
S. Charles A. Bryer
Katherine M. Bett
George Flett
Rand Avery
Society of Waverley
Watertown
Brookline
Flett
Mr. Flett
George W. Park
Mr.lett
Bryer
Noted Men Talk Ten Embryo Merchants in Boston Chamber
Ex-Governor John D. Long and Dean Le Baron R Briggs of Harvard addressed four hundred young Boston merchants at a Chamber of Commerce event. They urged moral citizenship, duty to community, and warned against public corruption while praising Roosevelt and urging loyalty to democracy and family values.
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Talbot
Boston
John D. Long
Dean le Baron R. Briggs
Harvard University
Chamber of Commerce
Kelly
Long
Bernard J. Rothwell
Dean Briggs
Teddy Roosevelt
Commonwealth
New England
John
Jim
America
Harvard
Roosevelt
John A. Sullivan
Tragic wedding interrupted by fatal train accident
A bride survives a deadly train crash after her husband shielding her with his body. The accident also gravely injured the groom’s sister and left the bride to learn of Charley Bryer's death, which occurred two hours earlier as the train struck. The wedding proceeded after initial shock, with Rev. C A Bidwell officiating at the Congregational Church.
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Eveveryone
Leonard B. Clark
Helen Flett
Flett
Bryer
C. A. Bidwell
Congregational Church
Solemn Private Ceremony Held In Parlor
The events describe a solemnization that occurred in a private parlor setting at 7:30 after arrival, with the ceremony conducted in a secluded area of the house.
Prison escape sparks citywide alert in Quincy
Albert Gordon a 23 year old Kidderstreet resident who was jailed in Quincy awaiting trial for larceny escaped this afternoon and is at large. A general alarm has been broadcast for his capture.
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Quincy
Albert Gordon
Kidderstreet
Prison Escape Through Wall Grate Reported
Gordon escaped from the jail by prying off a heavy iron grate with a two foot pipe and slipping through a window. He avoided attention while officers and residents remained unaware of the break. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm with Gordon later found missing at 5 pm.
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Gordon
Mari Ii. Hanson
Hanson
Mayor Brooks Blocked by Board Over Officer Kelly
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen refused to discharge Patrolman Patrick D. Kelly from the force despite Mayor Brooks demanding removal for alleged intoxication. The board's action preserves Kelly’s position in the patrol roster.
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Brooks
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Patrick D. Kelly
Kelly
Daily Fire Record Highlights Multiple City Incidents
A 4:13 a.m. call on Dorchester’s Lane street area. Frederick J. Taher listed with S150 at 6:55 a.m. False alarm at Allston Brighton box 7TA0. Grass and brush fires reported in Dorchester West Sheldon Street and East Boston Marion Street. Samuel Bowman linked to S200. Glover Bros. at Dorchester Avenue. Additional p.m. entries include Jamaica Plain Franklin Park grass fire.
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Hollingsworth Street
Dorchester
Frederick J. Taher
Allston Street
Brighton
West Sheldon Street
Marion Street
East
Boston
Samuel Bowman
Dorchester Avenue
South
Glover Bros
Franklin Park
Jamaican Plain
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
Advertising copy touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid cure for indigestion gas heartburn and stomach discomfort. It claims five minute relief from sour undigested food and lists benefits including improved appetite and elimination of laxatives for biliousness or constipation.
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Utes
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