Faith and Fear Surround a Swiftly Deteriorating Case
In a grim account from a Christian Science circle a woman named Ruth B. Ewing dies after refusing medical care for a fatal internal disorder. Her family and church members gather to pray, while a separate abuse case involving Cicarlo or Charlo is alleged, with the victim gravely wounded and authorities debating charges.
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Chicago
Adlai
T. Dowing
A. & Stevenson
Christian Science
Ewing
Fewing
Godgze WG. Ewing
Mrs Eddy and Christian Science Stir New York
The piece notes Mrs Fody and other leaders of Christian Science stirring New York debate. It cites Mrs Eddy's book being called the Koran of the cult and claims of inspiration by followers. A Mt Vernon hearing into a death tied to faith healing features the deceased woman's son asserting Eddy's inspiration comparable to Jesus Christ.
National Trotting Association wraps three day session
Chicago May 11 The board of review of the National Trotting Association ended a three day session and adjourned with 100 cases decided affecting trotting clubs and fair organizations nationwide The Louisville Driving and Fair Association faced fines for W O Foote George Saunders and Skred Keyes but fines were refunded and the board ruled no authority to remit a fine after it was announced The Louisville association was censured for not reporting the fine promptly and a final decision was withheld pending a report The next meeting is set for December in New York.
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Chicago
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
Louisville Driving and Fair Association
W. O. Foote
George Saunders
Skred Keyes
Louisville Association
New York
Death by Drowning Ruled in Newcombe Case
Identification yesterday confirmed the body of Charles E. Newcombe 24 of 31 Claremont Park South Bend found near Long Wharf. Police suspected foul play but Medical Examiner Harris ruled death a suicide due to drowning and a scalp wound noted. remains moved to Winkham’s and funeral planned for tomorrow.
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Long Wharf
Charles E. Newcombe
Claremont’ Park
South Bend
Alice M. Newcombe
Harris
Newcombe
Winkham
Howard Street
Hancock Reaches Manila with 100 U S Infantry
The transport Hancock carrying the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry and 100 men arrived from San Francisco this morning. The dispatch of fresh troops is needed to support General MacArthur's exhausted command at Sanderhand.
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Manila
Hancock
United States
Sanrancisco
Sander
MacArthur
Knowlton withdraws from Massachusetts gubernatorial race
Attorney General Hosea M. Knowlton withdraws his candidacy citing unforeseen considerations and endorsing Crane’s bid. He thanks supporters and urges backing for Crane, saying the step honors prior discussions and his sense of duty. The dispute narrows to Bates versus Guild after adjournment.
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State House
Crane
Bates
Guild
Boston
Tsun
Massachusetts
Hoseam
Knowlton
Iteston
W. Murray Crane
Choose Mother Let Husband Go Divorce Suit Filed
Religious differences sparked the dispute between Joseph Weipert and his wife. He demanded she choose between him and her mother, she went to her mother, and now Weipert sues for divorce in Newark.
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Newark
May
Joseph Weipert
Weipert
Freight Handlers Strike Grows at Popalo NY Port
About 2000 Freight Handlers in Popalo NY vow not to work for contractors. Strike spreads from grain shovellers to loading crews. Lines warn contractors must show ability to move cargo or use substitutes to ease port congestion. Union seeks wage hikes from 25 to 80 cents outside and 20 cents inside, plus contract abolition.
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Bupopalo
N.Y
Transportation Lines
Lehigh Valley
Central
Erie
Cochego Weavers Vote to Return to Work in Dover
Weavers at the Cocheco mills in Dover vote to resume work Monday after talks with Agent Fish of the mill and a National Association of Textile Workers delegation led by Matthew Hart James Whitehead and Albert Hibbury. The company says it may hire or discharge as it sees fit and that union membership will not be grounds for dismissal.
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Agent Fish
Matthew Hart
James Whitehead
Fall River
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Albert Hibbury
Ast
Captain White III Faces Possible Retirement After Illness
Captain Martin L. White of Station 15 Charlestown Hesvery, residing on Savin Street Dorchester, showed slight improvement yesterday but is feared never to be a well man again. Rumor said he may resign to the Police Board and retire, as months before his illness he was not thoroughly well.
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Dicarlo
Crane
Knowlton
Rane
Mrr
James Phillips, Jr
Pitchburs
Swnowlton
Martin L. White
Charlestown
Death of Edward W. Smith Linked to Alcoholic Excess
Medical Examiner Draper stated Edward W. Smith of 84 Edinboro Street died of alcoholic excess, dispelling earlier foul play theories. Smith was found unconscious on Edinboro Street early yesterday morning and died shortly after, with officials confirming the cause.
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Draper
Edward W. Smith
Edinboro Street
Smith
Death of Lodger Identified as Smith at Lagrange Street
The body of a lodger found at a house was taken to City Hospital morgue and identified as Smith. Police noted a head bruise suggesting possible foul play, but Medical Examiner Draper ruled the cause of death. The body will be moved to the deceased’s home today.
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Lagrange Street
FE. A. Nugent
City Hospital
Smith
Draper
Boylston Prize Orrors At Harvard Sanders Theatre
The Boylston prize speaking contest at Harvard was held in Sanders Theatre last evening with twelve competitors and five prizes. First prizes went to R Iiloe Buch of New York for American Imperialism and Carl Schurgg with H J Davenport of Brooklyn for Henry Esmond and the Prince. Second prizes were awarded to Morse of Philadelphia for Gaffield, Beardsley of Brooklyn for A Vision of the Past, and Forbes of Brooklyn for The Employment of Time.
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Sanders Theatre
R. I
Iloe Buch
New York
Carl Schurgg
H. J. Davenport
Siventa
Morse
Philadelphia
G. W. Curtis
Gaffeld
Beardsley
Brooklyn
R. C. Ingersoll
R. S. Forbes
Charles Sumner
Comers College to Play Cambridge High and Latin at Cambridge Common
Comers Commercial College will face Cambridge High and Latin this afternoon at Cambridge Common. The Boston University game set for May 13 at Franklin Field has been cancelled.
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Comers Commercial College
Cambridge High
Cambridge Common
Boston University
Franklin Field
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