Opera company crowds pier amid crush injuring several
Dozens of opera singers and audience members were forced to endure a chaotic boarding as the Lapland docked in East Boston. Louise Ames and Mme Margareta Beriza were among those hurt from the crush, while pickpockets targeted Leon Laffitte and family. Civic leaders praised the Boston Opera Company as crowds surged under a 50 piece brass band salute.
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Leon Laffitte
Roberto Moranzoni
Louise Ames
Mme
Margharita Beriza
Opera
Myrna Sharlow
Elizabeth Amsden
William C. McDonald
Miss Sharlow
Mme. Danges
Gaetano Britt
Horace Britt
Fitzgerald
Joseph A. Conry
Boston
William A. Oakes
James A. McKibben
Chamber of Commerce
Winship
Frederick
Iix
Biddon
Boston Opera Company
Boston Opera
Lapland
John R. Thomas
Red Star Line
Train chases and kills man in Montpelier incident
James Martini was chased along railroad tracks by a Montpelier bound train. He moved between tracks as the engine shifted, then leaped to a third track and was crushed beneath the engine. Witnesses said the train swerved and the man made no further effort to escape.
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Montpelier
Montpelier and
Wells River
James Martini
Here
Barre
Martini
Theatre Im
Watertown Ex-Chief Buried With Honors
The funeral for Daniel H. Cooney former Watertown police chief was held at his home and St. Patrick's Church. Services were led by Rev Father John F O'Donnell with processions from Watertown police delegations firing squad from Watertown Arsenal Bishop Cheverus Assembly Knights of Columbus and 100 members of Watertown Council K of C in attendance.
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Daniel H. Cooney
Watertown Police Department
Mount Auburn Street
St. Patrick's Church
John F. O'Donnell
Watertown Police
Thomas F. Lyons
Leiutenant John F. Millmore
Watertown Arsenal
Bishop Cheverus Assembly
Knights of Columbus
Watertown Council
K. of C
Fear Villa Repulsed in Streets of Torreon
Reports describe Villa leading his men through tight streets, but a front loss leaves his forces lacking. A despatch notes 4000 federal reinforcements arriving at Torreon and suggests federal traps turning the battle. Villa and his army allegedly walked into the trap amid shifting tides of the fight.
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Fear Villa
Torreon
Villa
Turmoil at Torreon as Villa Wounded Reported and New Rebel Surrenders
Wounded rebel soldiers arrive by train bringing totals near 588 with many more treated at Jiminez and distributed at Harrall and Santa Rosalia. A German observer says Federals lured rebels into Gomez Palacio and fired a devastating volley, wiping out much of the Zaragoza Brigade. Reports of Villa's wounding surface but remain unconfirmed, while Carranza delays arrival awaiting Villa’s status. Mexico City fears loss of Torreon could trigger harsher financial and diplomatic repercussions amid Huerta’s weakened position.
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Jiminez
Harrall
Santa Rosalia
Torreon
Francisco Villa
Villa
Gomez Palacio
Aguierre Benavides
Benavides
Carranza
Chihuahua
General Villa
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Tates
Durango
Pape
Zacatecas
Wno
Carranza Arrives in Juarez Amid Celebrations
General Venustiano Carranza, head of the revolt, arrives in Juarez after a 500 mile ride in the last weeks and 2008 miles in two months. He greets crowds, reiterates that Huerta acts are not legal, and plans to stay several days as Torreon battle looms.
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Senor Portillo
Wilson
Huerta
Torreon
Villa
Congress
Juarez
Venustiano Carranza
Manuel Chao
Chihuahua
Carranza
Mexico
General Villa
Tose
Porreon
Pershaps
Mexico City
Carranza enters Juarez as Stars and Stripes join Mexican flag
March 29 in Juarez Venustiano Carranza leads a foot parade with his troops. The Mexican flag waves as crowds cheer and then the Stars and Stripes are unfurled beside the national emblem. The dual flags are carried to the Juarez monument amid surprise and cheers.
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Juarez
Venustiano Carranza
Carranza
Juarez Monument
Life of Terreras: Threats to Mexican Prisoner Persist
Life of Terreras, Jr., in Chihuahua, Mexico, remains under threat of execution after Gov Obao failed to guarantee clemency. In eight days he faced two potential executions, saved once by a foreign government representative who argued for a three day extension, then cautious postponement via other influence.
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Terrazas
Chihuahua
Mex
Obao
State Department
Luis Terranas, Jr
Villa Repulsed in Terrifying Assault on Juarez
Juarez dispatches report that Villa and Torreon’s last night assault may have been repulsed or stalled with no further word from Villa. Carranza arrived and confirmed no contact from the front, suggesting the Federal stronghold remains in opposition and the city holds.
Tragic murder suicide in Everett husband kills wife
In Everett a man named Starratt murdered his wife with an axe and razor then attempted hanging himself. Police arrived to find Mrs Starratt dead with a crushed skull and a bloodied room while Starratt sat incoherent, later telling officers to ask his wife. Neighbors noted a long history of hardship and suspected insanity linked to alcoholism. The couple had many children and years of distress preceding the tragedy.
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Howard
Freddy
Papa
Mamma
Ethel
Henry A. Horsman
William T. Goudy
Patrick C
Starratt
Mrs. Starratt
Elizabeth Case
Everett
Starratt & McNeil, Plasterers
Tragedy Ties Starratt Family to Everett Murder Case
The Starratt murder tale unsettles Ethel as the oldest child accuses her husband of infidelity. The Fairey girl, Jeremiah M. Fairey’s daughter, died after allegedly hearing the Starratt story, reviving family shock. The Starratts’ nine children are cared for by relatives with plans for future support.
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Fairey
Jeremiah M. Fairey
Sprigvale Avenue
Everett
Starratt
Greater Boston
New England
Frederick Case
Everett High School
Martin
Westerly
R. I
Boston
Ethel
Howard
Marian
Eveline
Helen
Fred
George
Florence
John
Motorman Charles Littlejohn Granted Bail in Brighton Fatality
Charles J. Littlejohn a motorman charged with manslaughter in the death of 24 year old Katie Wasie lewski of 18 Kelley court Brighton was released on bail furnished by a representative of the elevated road.
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Charles J. Littlejohn
Katie Wasielewski
Kelley Court
Brighton
Willis S. Mason Buried in Wakefield
Funeral services for Willis S. Mason ex town auditor and 30 year secretary of Souhegan Lodge I O F were held at Odd Fellows Hall Wakefield with over 400 in attendance Souhegan Lodge conducted the rites yesterday afternoon
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Willis S. Mason
Souhegan Lodge
Wakefield
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Gambling Bust Targets Four Italians in Wakefield
In an early morning Wakefield raid by Patrolmen Preston Robinson Black and McFadden four Italians at 112 Water street in Little Italy were rounded up and will be arraigned in court today on gambling charges.
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Preston
Robinson, Black
McFadden
Wakefield Police
Water Street
Wakefield
Little Italy
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Earl & Wilson
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Horlick
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Javier Moore
Senor Portillo Vy Rojas
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Supreme Chief
Benito Juarez
Avmeda Juarez
Sylvestre Terranzas
Gustavo Padres
Frederico Gazales Garza
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Lease
St.p.o Connor Eo
Tremont Street
Fairey Girl
Elevated
Fousier
Hoosier “White Beauty
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Hoosier Company
Butler Furniture Co
Morris & Butler Summer St
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Tenia
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