Two Boys Die as Ceiling Falls at Centenary Church
In Provincetown Josie Oliver aged 15 and Josie Holmes aged 11 were killed while collecting firewood as a large timber and ceiling collapsed. Manuel Prayder, about 60, was injured. The Centenary Church had earlier burned from top to basement in a March 14 fire and remains structurally unsafe with debris overhead threatening the vestry area.
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Provincetown
Josie Oliver
Josie Holmes
Manuel Prayder
Centenary Church
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
Manuel Steele
Wallis
Vetsry
Winthrop Street
Oliver
Holmes
Miss Louisa Etchells Found Dead By Gas In Room
Louisa Etchells aged 51 killed herself at her home in Fall River by inhaling gas. She lived with her married brother at 101 Cook Street. Her brother returned to find the door closed, windows shut, and all gas jets open. no motive is known.
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Fall River
Louisa Etchells
Miss Etchells
Cook Street
Farrar Nominated Imperial Court Singer by Emperor
Berlin March 30 Miss Geraldine Farrar the American soprano has been named Imperial court singer by the Emperor in a rare honor.
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Kaiser
Farrar
Berlin
Geraldine Farrar
Redmond's Victory Secured After Prolonged Debate
Nationalist leader wins decisive support as motion is adopted after a lengthy session. The final tally shows 313 in favor and 157 opposed in a closely watched vote.
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Redmond
Redmond Wins Big Victory on Irish Home Rule
London March 30 John Redmond Nationalist leader led a decisive House of Commons vote 313 to 157 backing a resolution that full legislative and executive control of purely Irish affairs should be granted to the Irish people with Imperial Parliament ultimate authority retained.
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London
John E. Redmond
House of Commons
House
Ireland
Redmond
Photos of men shed new light in murder case
Mrs. Alvin Gilpatrick, first woman at the victim’s side, says no weapon was present before police arrival. Alvin Gilpatrick Jr. passed near the crime scene at 5 15 PM Friday and again at 11 05 PM.
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Alvin Gilpatrick
Alvin Gilpatrick, JR
Asquith Defends Home Rule Stand Amid Debate
The debate on Irish government drew sharp exchanges as Asquith argued for self government in local Irish affairs but against Redmond’s motion in its current form. He warned any referendum would violate promises and that imperial supremacy must be acknowledged. Birrell predicted future Irish parliamentary changes and urged action to prevent chaos.
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Asquith
Balfour
Mr. Asquith
Ireland
Mr. Redmond
Timothy Healy
Earl Percy
Birrell
House of Commons
Great Britain
Fights For Her Place In Boston Schools
Pressure mounts on the Boston School Board from supporters of Miss Helena Doherty a substitute sewing teacher at Warren School Charlestown to grant her a regular teacher appointment. Accusations include merit system juggling and discrimination she has topped the civil service list after three years of substitute work and seeks a permanent post.
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Boston School Board
Helena Doherty
Warren School
Charlestown
Doherty
Civil Service Hst
School Board hearing on Miss Doherty case
Superintendent Stratton D. Brooks said no vacancy existed, so Miss Doherty could not be appointed. A supervisor allegedly claimed five or six openings and that she could be made a permanent teacher immediately if the board agreed. Continued on Page 2-Fifth Column
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Miss Doherty
Stratton D. Brooks
Chief Urquhart on Knife Evidence in Mullins Case
Chief Urquhart states the weapon must have been sharp and not ordinary as it clipped coat fibers. He notes pictures of men in Mullins’s room at the Von Jagemann house and vows to locate all for questioning. Perkins provided a straightforward alibi with many corroborating witnesses. Investigators pursue remaining clues to the end.
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Annie Mullins
von Jagemann
Perkins
Six Men Questioned In Mullins Slaying Investigation
Arlington police expanded the Mullins murder inquiry to six men tied to the dead girl. Investigators will separately question each man about their night movements and relations to Annie Mullins after discovering six male portraits in Mrs. Von Jagemann’s room. Harvard student John Leroy Perkins among those examined, sharing a prominent social background, after which he gave a straightforward account at headquarters.
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Arlington
Annie Mullins
von Ja
Cambridge
Harvard
Mullins
Inspector Neilan
Hooley
Harvard Man Questioned This same clue to persons who might shed light
A Harvard affiliated individual was questioned as authorities pursued a line of inquiry using a recurring clue that could illuminate the matter. The investigation emphasized seeking witnesses and experts connected to the clue, aiming to identify relevant persons.
Boston Area Weather Outlook Turns Warmer Then Rain
Fair and warmer weather expected Tuesday in Boston and vicinity with increasing cloudiness and likely rain by Wednesday night Three high seas and south winds shift from southwest to fresh as cold air moves in Wednesday night in New England and Eastern New York.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Public Notice Relying on Advertisements on Last Pages
Public notice fragment references an advertisement placement for an inter netry listing by OLLAND WINE CO located on Boylston Street or Adams Street. The readable text is fragmentary. No clear deadline or official authority is identified in the legible portion.
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Olland Wine CO
Boylston St
Adams Sw
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