Dorr in Serious Condition En Route to Chicago
William A. Dorr the alleged murderer of George E. Marsh is seriously ill aboard a train from Stockton to Chicago. He has ignored officers and stayed in bed since leaving Stockton. The report comes from Inspector William H. Kane via Omaha.
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Dorr to be Taken by Train to Boston for Detention
Miss Florence Thomas travels with Dorr as he grows seriously ill. Inspector Kane reports Dorr appears insane. He is due at Northwestern Railroad station Friday at 8 39 AM and may ride in a touring car to Lake Shore station. Kane and Burches plan to depart Friday for Boston over the Lake Shore, reaching Boston Saturday afternoon and Lynn by six. Local inspectors will meet Lynn arrival if needed.
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St John Plans Old Home Week Return Visit Drive
The St John New Brunswick Board of Trade proposes an Old Home Week July 9 to 14 to lure former residents back to the city. Secretary W E Anderson asks that ex-residents send current addresses to the Post promptly.
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Baseball and high school scores across the leagues
In Sepryean League action Boston fell to Detroit 4 7 while Washington beat St Louis and Cleveland played Philadelphia in wet conditions. National League results include Boston 2 Chicago 1 Brooklyn 6 Pittsburg 5 Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 3 New York 8 St Louis 3. Otto Hess limited the Cubs to one hit. Boston College High 5 Rindge Dorchester 5 1 South Boston High 1.
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National Unionist Fusion Clears Way for Tory Realignment
A British parliamentary note says the home rule bill will enter committee after Whitsuntide, likely taking months amid endless amendments. The second reading coincides with Conservatives shedding that label as the Conservative and Liberal Unionist parties agree to form a National Unionist bloc.
Opera Singer Sues For 50000 Over Train Cold
Alessandro Bonci, renowned opera tenor, sues New York Central railroad and Pullman Palace Car Co for 50 000 dollars. He claims a sleeping car heat was shut off in freezing weather en route from New York to Toronto, causing illness and broken engagements in Toronto and other Canadian cities.
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Alessandro Bonci
Supreme Court Today
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Pullman Palace Car Company
Toronto
Bond
Wellesley Secret Societies Elect Officers
Wellesley College clubs and secret societies held their annual officer elections. Ruth Reed of Gardiner Maine was elected Alpha Kappa Pi president with Helen Besler of Plainfield New Jersey as vice president. Shakspere Club chose Helen Joy as president with Lina Carr as vice president. Agora Society elected Katherine Duffield of New York City as president and Marian Rider as vice president. Tau Zeta Epsilon Society chose Josephine Bryant of East Hartford Connecticut as president and Catharine Potter of Tacoma Washington as vice president.
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Ruth Reed
Gardiner
Alpha Kappa Pi
Helen Besler
Plainfield
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Helen Joy
Lina Carr
Oxford
Katherine Duffield
New York City
Agora Society
Marian Rider
Kansas City
Josephine Bryant
East Hartford
Conn
Tau Zeta Epsilon Society
Catharine A. Potter
Tacoma
Wash
Titanic lifeboat row at inquiry
Testimony at the British Wreck Commission inquiry alleges Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon and Lady Duff Gordon refused to allow sailors to return to freezing swimmers from the lifeboat. Fireman Charles Hendrickson said he suggested returning but was forbidden by Sir Cosmo.
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Lord Mersey
Cosmo Duff Gordon
Twelve aboard boat in distress after disaster testimony
Hendrickson testified the boat carried 12 people of 34 capacity with seven crew and five passengers including two women one possibly Lady Duff Gordon. He said men in water might swamp the boat if they returned but there were enough aboard to prevent this. He noted a five pound reward by Sir Cosmo but denied it aimed to draw men away from the water. The reward's existence was learned after reaching the Carpathia.
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Will guardians named for Madeleine Astor minors
Interpretation of Col John Jacob Astor’s will by Surrogate Fowler ahead of probate is expected to ease distribution of the estate. No party appears ready to contest provisions. Major beneficiaries are minors, to be represented by special guardians unconnected with executors or attorneys.
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New. York
John Jacob Astor
Fowler
Guardianships for Astor heirs in probate filing
Affidavits filed show infant status for Madeleine Talmage Force Astor Vincent Astor and Ava Alice Muriel Astor. Court likely to appoint William H Force as guardian for the widow and Ava Willing Astor as guardian of Muriel the ten year old. Vincent Astor to have a guardian until November 15 when he reaches majority. Estate settlement expected to take at least a year before control passes to him.
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Ava Alice Muriel Astor
William H. Force
Ava Willing Astor
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Expert Finds Richeson Partially Irresponsible and Mentally Unsound
Dr Isador H Coriat a leading alienist reports after a secret examination that Richeson is partially irresponsible and mentally unsound. The expert’s conclusion may trigger referral to council for further action while Governor Foss awaits Briggs report. Sheriff Quinn plans a decision on Richeson removal to the death cell today.
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Lloyd Y. Briggs
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William Baxter
Sheriff Quinn
Man Beaten and Robbed on C Street by Four Known Men
John W. Ward 35 of 92 South Street was beaten and robbed of 164 dollars by four men on C Street late last night. Police in surrounding towns have been notified and are searching for the quartet, all of whom are known to authorities.
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John W. Ward
South Street
C Street
Man Attacked After Walking With Friend on C Street
Ward, with a man he believed was a friend, was attacked on C Street near the Point of Pines by three assailants leaping from the roadside. They beat him, took his money, and he then reported the incident to police. He described the attackers, raising expectation of swift arrests.
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Point of Pines
Ex Mayor Green’s Condition Unchanged At City Hospital
Ex mayor Samuel A. Green remains in grave condition at City Hospital with physicians indicating death could come within hours as of this morning. There were no signs of improvement since yesterday.
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Samuel A. Green
Transit Board Defends Park Street Cambridge Tunnel Entrances
The Boston Transit Commission replied to Mayor Fitzgerald defending the Park Street terminal entrances as necessary due to the Cambridge connection extending to South Station and Dorchester. It argued the street depth favors inclined elevators and that private property could not be seized for the project under existing law.
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Cambridge Tunnel
Cambridge
South Station
Dorchester
Tremont Street
Trial judge to decide on Riches murder plea
After a secret examination, Dr Isador H Coriat reports Clarence V T Riches suffers a distinct mental disease reducing responsibility. The alienist’s signed report is with Governor Foss and likely to be submitted to the Executive Council with the murderer's plea for commutation of the death sentence.
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Isador H. Coriat
City Hospital
Avis Linnell
Foss
Executive Council
Doctor’s jail interview leaves Richeson’s sanity in doubt
Dr. Coriat spent the morning at Charles street jail with Richeson. He did not conduct a full physical exam and probed Richeson’s early life, comparing answers to facts supplied by the defense. Richeson appeared pale, nervous, and evasive about parts of his career as a former clergyman.
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Charles Street
Richeson
Coriat Iiving
Trolley Service Advices for Worcester and Intermediate Points
Ex press and accommodation service advertises Boston and Worcester trolley travel with intermediate stops. Details mention route coverage and boarding options for travelers seeking efficient transport.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley
Worcester
Weather outlook for New England shows fair, warming weekend
Forecasters predict fair conditions across New England on Friday and Saturday with rising temperatures. West winds will be moderate today, then become variable as the weekend approaches.
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Washington
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