Vermont Murder Mystery Stirs Bennington Arrests
Six young men from North Bennington are held on suspicion in the death of Fred H. Bartlett whose body was found in front of the First National Bank in North Bennington after a night at a Walloomsac, N Y saloon. The inquest proceeds with testimony from 20 witnesses as attorney W R Daley calls the case highly involved. prosecutors say the murder likely occurred in Vermont near North Bennington.
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Fred H. Bartlett
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Charles Alien
Walloomsac
N.Y
First National Bank
Bates
W. R. Daley
Daley
New York State
Vermont
Charlestown Yard Fires Prompt Alarm After Dock Danger
A string of incendiary blazes in Charlestown and the South End drew firefighting effort through the night. Early morning, a Fitchburg yard fire in Charlestown was checked on first alarm with losses under a thousand to two freight cars. South End blazes threatened sleeping children, heightening citywide concern.
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South End
Fitchburg
Charlestown
Cossacks Kill and Maim 100 Defenceless Persons in Warsaw
Warsaw races reports nearly 100 killed or wounded as disturbances erupt in multiple quarters. Troops fire on crowds and workers retaliate with firearms and bombs. The city sows fear as authorities fail to restore order amidst a reign of terror mood.
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Warsaw
Zambkowska
Praga
Vistula River
Jerusalim
Strikers Armed With Rifles Across Chicago Wagons
In Chicago the teamsters strike worsened with increased rioting and injuries. Employers announce rifle display on all wagons, following police saying no law forbids it. Over 1000 rifles bought as wagons parade the streets with rifles resting on drivers’ knees.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Employers’ Teaming Association
O’neill
Gem thief chased by officers through West End streets
Patrolmen Cobb and Ridlon pursued David Keefe after he robbed Joseph Sandler’s jewelry window at 194 Merrimac Street. Keefe, 21, of Somerville, fled along Merrimac Prospect Leverett and Causeway, fired at but hit none. He carried several watches and chains and was charged with breaking and entering and larceny in the night.
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David Keefe
Joseph Sandler
Merrimac Street
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Keefe
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Causeway
Dana Street
Somerville
Crowds Chase Suspect Through Boston Streets After Stolen Pin
Patrolman Finnerty pursued a suspect through Washington street near Hollis street last night. Harry F. Alexander, described as a large colored man, was arrested after a chase that drew women in evening dress and bystanders of all ages. The theft involved a valuable stickpin worn by Max Goldberg of 30 Faystone street Roxbury.
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Finnerty
Division 4
Washington Street
Hollis Street
Harry F. Alexander
Max Goldberg
Faystone Street
Roxbury
Fair Today Boston Area Forecast
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions today with a fair Tuesday and a warming trend by Wednesday. Fresh westerly winds are expected, and temperatures will rise gradually through midweek.
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Fair Today
Boston and Vicinity
Fresh West
South End firebug strikes three times in Boston
A mysterious arsonist set three separate blazes in the Boston South End last night endangering residents including 15 children at 388 Seneca street. A woman who reportedly saw a young man at 3 Way street fled before her name could be learned as investigators label the fires incendiary. The North End pyromaniac is noted separately for $3.5 million in Charlestown damage.
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Elberfeld
Anderson
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Keeler
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Grady
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Charlestown Firebugs At Freight Yards Cause Desperate Blaze
At 1 AM a desperate Charlestown firebug ignited cotton waste in an empty beef car at the freight yards, destroying two cars and threatening others. Thomas Pollard spotted the blaze. state detective Silas Smith investigated. Damage estimated at 3000 dollars. Police suspect the culprit fled by boat through the yard.
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Thomas Pollard
Warren Avenue
Silas Smith
English man shoots wife over presumed fickleness in Atlantic
Thomas Martin 68 fired at his wife 65 in their kitchen at 3 Charles street Atlantic. The bullet struck her forearm. he was arrested at the scene and says he acted to scare her, believing affection had waned. He will be arraigned after further examination.
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Quincy
Thomas Martin
Charles Street
Atlantic
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Burrell
Hallowell
Northbridge
Investigate Wedding Of Schoolgirl In Lynn
Local authorities plan an investigation into irregularities in obtaining a marriage license for the April 18 union of John Henry Wyatt aged 40 and schoolgirl Bessie Bass Trask of Lynn at the bride’s home. Wyatt, a divorced Swampscott resident, was connected to the Emmanuel mission. the license process faced trouble and the ceremony was conducted by Rev. Gilbert F. Bent.
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John Henry Wyatt
Bessie Bass Trask
Chatham Street
Miss Trask
Ingalls Grammar School
Wyatt
Swampscott
Norfolk Avenue
Emmanuel Mission
William Trask
Mrs. Wyatt
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Tonic For Weak Digestion
A pleasant tasting tonic marketed for sickly children with feeble digestion. Promises improvement in vitality and digestion through regular use of Horsford's acid phosphate formulation.
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Horsford’s
Mystery continues as Elwyn Braley vanishes in woodland search
In Canaan New Hampshire on May 1 authorities and residents spent four days searching miles of woodland for 2 year old Elwyn C Braley who vanished after his mother left him in the yard. No clue to his whereabouts has been found and locals dismiss reports of panther abduction.
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Canaan
N. H
Elwyn C. Braley
Frantic Horse Injures Girl in Street Crash
A frightened horse hitched to a wagon owned by Israel Goldstein of 68 Endicott Street bolted yesterday afternoon on Endicott Street. Miss Gussie Sacapolis was knocked down and suffered contusions. Edward J. Gallagher, who attempted to intervene, was also injured. Both were taken to the Relief Hospital, and three men finally stopped the animal beyond Thatcher Street.
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Israel Goldstein
Endicott Street
Thatcher Street
Gussie Sacapolis
Edward J. Gallagher
Relief Hospital
Father John's Medicine Builds Up Doctors' Bills
A humorous note promotes Father John's Medicine as a remedy that saves doctors' bills by strengthening health. It hints at medical cost relief and comic display of medical expense burdens.
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Father John
May Day Violence Shocks Warsaw Crowd Protests
In Warsaw May Day opened with peaceful crowds and widespread closures. Violent clashes followed with Uhlans and infantry, leaving at least 31 dead and many wounded as patrols fired on crowds in several districts. By nightfall refugees filled trains as workers quit en masse.
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Warsaw
Sanford's Ginger-Always Healthfy Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger-Always Healthfy as a remedy for colds chills cramps and pains. The promo urges customers to seek the genuine product and features an owl as a brand mark.
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Sanford
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