Confessed Testimony Ties Becker Kin to Rosenthal Case
Karl Dresser, key late witness for the gunmen and a potential new trial mover, says he gave a confession at the Tombs while awaiting perjury charges. He claims the affidavit explains why he swore to false statements about Herman Rosenthal’s slayers. The document was handed to District Attorney Whitman after the Sing Sing executions, but has not been released.
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New York
Karl Dresser
Herman Rosenthal
Whitman
Sing Sing
Becke r Trial Refers to Becker Case and Confession
In a confession dated just before Charles Becker faces a second trial as the Rosenthal murder instigator. Dresner’s brother John Becker a police lieutenant and two attorneys are named. The Becker examination of talesmen starts Wednesday as Dresner details his pre trial witness plan and affidavits.
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Charles Becker
Rosenthal
Dresner
John Becker
Talesmen
Goff
Beck
Hub Auto Hits Girl in Natick injuring Jennie Gues Suipch
Miss Jennie Gues Suipch of South Framingham was struck by an automobile on Wilson street Natick and badly hurt. The car was driven by F B Hubley of 180 82 Massachusetts Ave Ston with his wife accompanying the injured girl for transport after quick treatment by Dr Everett A Miller.
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Natick
Jennie Gues- Suipch
South Framingham
Wilson Street
F. B. Hubley
Islness
Massachusetts Ave
Everett A. Miller
Tango preference endangers cadet dances in Boston schools
Too much tango and other dances of the grizzly bear order threatens to rob Boston high school cadets of the right to dance at officers parties and similar cadet events.
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Boston High School
School Board Bans Day Dancing at High Schools
Cadets favored modern dances anger heads. board orders day dancing prohibited while evening dances remain allowed. Superintendent Dyer cites private party forms like the tango as unapproved. Dr Scannell questions the move as drastic. discussion ends with tabled motion and salary request timing set for March.
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Scannell
Dr. Scannell
Dyer
Corcoran
Lee
Seannel
Dr Frank Spaulding Named Minneapolis School Chief
Dr Frank Ellsworth Spaulding was unanimously elected superintendent of Minneapolis schools at 3800 a year to replace Dr C M Jordan whose term ends June 20. Spaulding to also serve as superintendent emeritus and adviser. Jordan’s salary and status noted amid the transition.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Frank Ellsworth Spaulding
Newton
Mass
C. M. Jordan
Edu
Jordan
Reception for Rev. F. X. Dolan at Milton parish
The Rev. Francis X. Dolan, newly appointed pastor of St. Church Milton Lower Mills, received a welcome reception in Whitton Hall. About 500 parishioners attended and sent floral tributes, including a large bouquet from the women of the parish.
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Francis x. Dolan
St. Church
Milton Lower Mills
Whitton Hall
Father Dolan
Gregory
Eyewitness Hit by Hatpin at Suffrage Parade
Ada Hildebrand an 18 year old girl from Rossindale may lose sight in her right eye after a hatpin jab during a crowded suffrage parade. A Fort defender behind her pulled the pin from the hat and aided her mother to a drug store where she fainted. She is slowly regaining sight if no infection occurs.
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Ada Hildebrand
Myer Street
Rossindale
Miss Hildebrand
School
Tremont
Nell
Pemberton Square
Tremont Street
Grand Jury to Probe Melvin Fire Investigation
District Attorney Pelle tier announced a grand jury will report Friday to investigate the Melvin apartment fire at 1315 Commonwealth avenue where eight people died. State police chemist Walter L Wedger and officers will be called to testify as the probe seeks to place responsibility.
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Joseph C. Pelletier
Grand Jury
Melvin
Commonwealth Avenue
Walter L. Wedger
Wedger
Esti
Pelletier
James Dennessey
Neal
Barnard
Brighton District
Olney Heads Foundation Elects Officers at Franklin Union
The Franklin Foundation held its annual meeting at the Franklin Union. Richard Olney was reelected president with Nathan Matthews as vice president and James J. Storrow as secretary. Rev. William H. Dewart joined the board along with Curley Abrahams Gallagher Park Munroe Sullivan Swain and Walter B. Russell as executive head reporting on union conditions and enrollment growth since 1908 5957 men enrolled 533 original registration rising to 1674 this year.
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Franklin Foundation
Franklin Union
Richard Olney
Nathan Matthews
James J. Storrow
Henry L. Higginson
William H. Dewart
Old North Church
Bishop Lawrence
Mayor Curley
Henry Abrahams
Charles T. Gallagher
Charles E. Park
E. M. Munroe
John A. Sullivan
George F. Swain
Walter B. Russell
Russell
Lieutenant Peare Retires from Police Force
Lieutenant Oscar H. Peare of Field's Corner Dorchester retires at his own request after 80 years five months service. He will receive a pension of 1000 dollars a year.
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Oscar H. Peare
Field's Corner
Dorchester
Dr Ryan Reaches Capital in Mexico City
May 4 American doctor Ed ward Ryan once condemned to death at Zacatecas arrived late at night in Mexico City guarded by soldiers and taken to the national palace He was later to be handed to the Brazilian minister for transport to the United States Rebels seized a Mexican government commission near Morelos and held them as prisoners A new military decoration titled Second North American invasion was announced to honor Vera Cruz defenders and marines.
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Mexico City
Edward Ryan
Zacatecas
Ryan
National Palace
War Department
Aguascalientes
Dr. Ryan
United States
Emiliano Zapata
Morelos
Vera Cruz
Lynn Drug Licenses Denied By Lynn Commission
The Lynn License Commission refused to grant any druggists licenses for the coming year amid protests from physicians and druggists. The decision, tied to liquor sales resuming in Lynn, may be reconsidered as Chairman Gorham urged further study.
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Lynn
Gorham
Commission
Massachusetts militia eyed for new regiment formation
The idea of forming another infantry regiment in the state dominates talks among Massachusetts militia officers. While no official statement exists, many expect this step as a primary action by the future adjutant-general.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts militia braces for possible war draft
The Mexican crisis spurs a wave of enlistment in Massachusetts units. Units report full peace strength and long waiting lists, with Framingham Company E and Troop A both at capacity. Some officers worry federal recognition and funding if the First Brigade remains short, while others propose forming a four company battalion to unite with the First and Second Corps Cadets. The adjutant general’s decision is awaited.
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War Department
Massachusetts
Framingham
Three Slide for Lives in Seven-Story Roof Fire
Three workmen narrowly escaped a blaze at a seven story mercantile building under construction at Harrison Avenue and Oneida Street South End. J J Hayes foreman H A Banash Roofing Co Roxbury Frank Oliver 24 Tremont Chelsea and Frank St Paul 50 Hale West End slid seven stories to safety after an overheated tar bucket ignited tar paper. Owner Morris Rudnick estimates loss at 4000.
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Harrison Avenue
Oneida Street
South End
J. J. Hayes
H. A. Banash
Roxbury
Frank Oliver
Tremont Street
Chelsea
Frank St. Paul
Hale Street
West End
Morris Rudnick
Land and Water Club May Party at Riverside Grounds
The Land and Water Club of the Boston Y M C A held a May party and dance at Riverside Recreation Grounds last evening. Special cars transported members and friends to the event, praised for its past entertainment value and unique dance favors. President H. D. Swisher and Vice President J. Guy Richardson, with Miss Marguerite Tobin and Miss Florence L. Morse, organized the arrangements.
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Land and Water Club
Riverside Recreation Grounds
Boston Y. M. C. A
Riverside Recreation Club
H. D. Swisher
J. Guy Richardson
Marguerite Tobin
Florence L. Morse
Union Men Give Time for B M Crisis Deferment
A few more days were granted in the threatened dispute between Boston and Maine management and the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers Firemen and Enginemen. General Manager Pollock stated there was no strike and no crisis, while officials sought additional time for talks.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers
Pollock
Concessions Offered in Railroad Labor Talks
Road officials admitted offering concessions in response to a men’s notice. At North station offices General Manager Pollock and General Superintendent Tyter met with Clarence K. Mitchell and Z. K. Blake to hear the men's views. Sub-committees and a long conference followed, with no public statement of outcome as talks continued.
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Pollock
Tyter
Clarencek. Mitchell
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Z. K. Blake
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Fat Men at High Jinks among War Men's Club Members
The Massachusetts War Men's Club held its third annual high jinks and ladies night at the Revere House. With about 150 members and guests, Dr. H. C. Penny of Lynn weighed 401 pounds, John Callanan 320, and J. H. Choquette 34? pounds as top contenders. President W. D. Quimby weighed 305 pounds, vice president Joseph Spencer 240, and J. F. Dillon oversaw entertainment. The Lynn group led by John Lotus with around 3000 pounds at their table.
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Massachusetts
United States War Men's Club
Revere House
H. C. Penny
Lynn
John Callanan
J. H. Choquette
M. Curry
W. D. Quimby
Joseph Spencer
J. F. Dillon
Dillon
Gardner
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