Medford Murder Case Deepens With Italian Theory
The Medford murder mystery of Walter Dobbins grows more perplexing as police pursue Italian theory and Lowell rumors. Witnesses describe a stocky Italian, Vincent, 5 feet 6 inches tall, seen near the scene. a bloodhound trail proves inconclusive. Detectives Whitney and Weir chase every lead while officers watch for the watch and rag found at the scene.
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Medford
Walter Dobbins
N. Wright
Joseph Hawkins
Salem Street
Lowell
McKechnie
Post
Dobbins
Vincent Something
Miss Hooks
Dick Caruthers
Felt Works
Frank Woods
Wally’ Dobbins
Wally
Wright’s Pond
Woods
Evening Courier
Lowell & Suburban Company
Courier Building
Montpelier
Providence
Whitney
Weir
Holmes
Charles Price
Middlesex Sells Reservation
Young Dobbins
Price
Scdy
Haif
Boston & Maine
Melrose
Stoneham
Yous
Fatal error at Stall Farm leads to death from mistaken medicine
Mary Rowell fell ill and died after a pharmacist misfilled a prescription at the Stall Farm. Dr Harrington and colleagues failed to save her amid treating narcotic poisoning. The error involved substituting ipecac for licorice, with an inquest likely.
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Bridgewater
Mary Rowell
Staite Farm
Harrington
Rowell
Whittemore
State Farm
Speare
Paine
Senate
Fairfield Divorce Case Sparks Property Heir Dispute
Mrs Frances Fairfield accuses her husband James M Faifield of Lawrence of pressuring for a divorce to reallocate property to their children upon his death. The case centers on control of assets and the supposed motive of the millionaire.
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Frances Fairfield
James M. Fa
Lawrence
Fairfield
City Council Likely Approves 100000 Nurses Home Site
Indications point to a two thirds vote at the next Common Council meeting to approve a 100000 appropriation for the nurses' home site chosen by the City Hospital trustees. After trustees defended the site and councilmen reviewed the matter, officials moved to support the measure for the city and for the care of the ill.
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City Hospital
Expreses
Granite Strike Ends After Settlement Reached
A settlement was reached after a conference between granite manufacturers and striking workers. The two men who had been out for four weeks will return to work today.
Two Men Blown Up at Missouri Mine
Webb City March 30 reports Ben Brewer and Lou Gunning killed when a powder blast at McDermott and Gunning's Oronogo mine exploded as they thawed out a pile of blasting powder.
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Webb City
Ben Brewer
Lou Gunning
McDermott & Gunning
Oronogo
Death of long-serving congressman George L. Converse
Columbus Ohio March 30 The Hon George L Converse long time representative of this district in Congress died this morning from Brights disease.
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Columbus
George L. Converse
Congress
Bright
Nurses' Cause Linked to Council Votes on Land Deal Question
The article notes changes in the council as members absent or opposing the resolve on the land deal. It states the board of hospital trustees is fine with the explanation, while several named councilmen plan to vote for the appropriation at the next meeting. Names include Donovan Daly Gaddis O Callaghan Roth Dunn Adams Turnbull.
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M. J. Donovan
John H. Daly
Michael FE. Gaddis
John. J. O?callaghan
William H. Roth
John H. Dunn
Wilbur F. Adams
Joseph A. Turnbull
Boston
Ward
Detectives Link Woman to Counterfeiting Scandal and Divorce Plot
Mrs. Fairfield claims a long scrutiny by detectives hired by her millionaire husband seeking evidence for divorce. The tale centers on alleged intimate ties with Colby and sister Cora E. Tuttle, plus lodger William Murphy. A would-be detective impersonating a police officer faces charges for breaking and entering. Mr. Fairfield, twice married with children, separated years ago and supported his wife. Mrs. Fairfield planned to move to Derry New Hampshire, but an eager veteran crew obstructs her departure as a loaded car sits in the yard.
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J. J. O’brien
Afair
Fairfield
O’brien
Essex Street
Lawrence
Faireld
Charges End Seeks Removal Of Police Chairman
Formal charges ask Governor Wolcott to remove General A P Martin chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners amid claims he used his office to pressure liquor dealers to buy from his firms and those of his sons The four dealer firms named are O A Atkins J A Dorrace George Bowen and G A Scannell The general dismisses the matter calling it unimportant and quips about keeping hens and dealers buying eyes.
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A. P. Martin
Board of Police Commissioners
Wolcott
General Martin
Pearl Hill Lithia Water Company
Fremont Gold Mining Company
Wyoming
O. A. Atkins & Co
J. A. Dorrace & Co
George Bowen
G. A. Scannell
Charges in Full Against General Martin Demanding Investigation
Boston citizens file formal charges with Governor Wolcott seeking removal of Augustus P. Martin, chairman of the Police Board, and a hearing. They allege he has acted as president or director of the Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company and Fremont Gold Mining Company, engaging in bottling water and mining ventures while serving as police board chair. They claim these activities violate the 1885 acts and demand inquiry and action.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Augustus P. Martin
Board of Police
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Fremont Gold Mining Company
Wyoming
New England Mutual Accident
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Walter Debbins
Washington St
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John P. Lovell Arms CO
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Washington
New England
Highland Spring Brewery
Rueter & Company
A. E. Splaine
D. W. Fitzpatrick
Talis
Corner Stoddard
City
Court Street
Millonaire Feitieli’s
Detec
Timothy E. M’carthy
John J. Toland
Converse
The
Board of Hospital Trustees
Councilman
MR Colby
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