Convict Sends Letter Hidden in Tin Can at Prison
A Virginia prisoner serving 12 to 15 years in Charles Town Cherry Hill section used exercise time to mail a letter to prison commissioners by placing it in a tin can thrown over the wall onto Boston & Maine railroad tracks. A railroad worker found the can and handed it to Warden Bridges who withheld its contents and the inmate’s name. The writer faces punishment and loss of yard privileges.
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Charlestown
Cherry Hill
Boston & Maine Railroad
Bridges
Mayor Farrell Addresses Malden High Students
Malden Mayor George L. Farrell told Malden High School pupils that running for mayor requires many friends and money. He outlined the duties and election methods, and announced he will seek re election, expressing confidence in victory.
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Malden
Malden High School
Farrell
Ancient fashion remains a curiosity in modern dress
An article extols ancient fashions as a curiosity while praising current menswear. It highlights modern designers, all wool fabrics, and non fading colors. The standard three button sack is presented as a practical business suit.
Bride of 2 Months Wins Case in Quincy Court
May 8 report from Quincy shows Dr John H Anderson and Eva Hall Anderson in district court. Judge Avery ordered the physician to pay his wife three dollars weekly on her non support complaint. The case was continued.
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Quincy
John H. Anderson
Eva Hall Anderson
Quincy District Court
Avery
William Astor heirhood speculation follows will details
Vincent Astor declines comment on his father Col. Astor's will and future plans. The surrogate's office files reveal a condition: the vast estate passes upon Vincent's death. If he dies before reaching age on November 15, the fortune reverts to his mother Ava Willing Astor and sister Muriel.
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Vincent Astor
Vincent
Astor
Ava Willing Astor
Muriel
Believe Astor's Will Fairness Questioned by Court
Reporters question the Astor estate after a law debate on posthumous children and estate shares. A Norwegian teacher Mrs. Anderson recounts a romance with Dr. Anderson and disputes over support seen as part of a larger legal brief.
Women of Boston Rally Against Astor Will Terms
Prominent Boston women denounce Colonel John Jacob Astor's will that cuts his widow's income if she remarries. They argue the provision is unjust to the 20 year old widow and urge reconsideration or breaking the will to allow a fair share.
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Greater
Boston
John Jacob Astor
M. M. Cunniff
Astor
Mrs. Astor
Colonel Astor
John FF. Fitzgerald
Bloodshed Feared in Mining City
Philadelphia May 8 The anthracite coal regions face rising tension as three foreign speaking miners were shot by state troopers at Minersville with two having little chance of recovery. Unrest spreads through Scranton and nearby towns as state police arrive and crowds protest at collieries while officials urge restraint.
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Philadelphia
Minersville
Minersville unrest as troopers brace for mine protests
Tonight in Minersville fans of conflict gather as miners threaten to halt work in the local collieries. A riot proclamation warns citizens to avoid crowds while troopers may search foreigners homes for firearms tomorrow amid fears of bloodshed. Shenandoah troopers dispersed a several thousand crowd with no violence.
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Murphy
United Mine Workers
Shenandoah
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