Woman Slain On Eve Of Wedding In Providence
Laura FE Regester a 32 year old woman was murdered returning home after visiting a dressmaker where she tried on a wedding gown for her upcoming marriage. Her body was found by ice company workers. The scene showed signs of a fierce struggle and her engagement ring was missing along with a silver bag and a gold locket. Bloodhounds were to be used in a later search for the killer.
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Providence
R. I
Laura FE. Regester
Miss Regester
Mystery surrounds Arlington murder as police chase leads fade
Alonzo Williams, a negro, is arrested on suspicion but eliminated after no marks or blood tie him to the murder. The Regester case mirrors the Annie Mullins killing in Arlington yet remains baffling with no identified suspect. Miss Regester left a car near her home at 9 41 p m and disappeared into a suburb. A scream reported 11 30 to 11 45 p m. investigators cannot confirm if it came from her or another person. The time gap and sequence of events remain unresolved as men hunt for leads.
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Alonzo Williams
Knightsbridge
Annie Mullins
Arlington
Regester
Miss Regester
Retail Dealers Blamed In Tariff Debate
Washington May 11 Republican Senators argued that tariff bill prices create a large gap between manufacturers and retailers. The discussion highlighted items such as a glass pitcher priced at 90 cents per ounce, Haviland china sets at 10.89 dollars each, razors 2 dollars per dozen, and gloves 2 dollars per dozen. Continued on Page 7 Fourth Column.
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Washington
Twelve Die Missing After Ohio River Launch Sinks
May 11 Pittsburg Penn. Twenty persons are missing believed drowned when a gasoline launch sank in the Ohio River near Schoenville four miles below Pittsburg. Of about 30 aboard, ten escaped.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Ohio River
Schoenville
Overcrowded river launch sinks near McKees Rock plant
All men were Pressed Steel Car Company employees at the McKees Rock plant. After overtime, about 30 men crowded into a small launch intended for 20. As the boat began, a passenger warned of danger but pilot Albert Graham claimed it safe. The craft sank in mid stream about 20 feet deep with missing men feared.
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Pressed Steel Car Company
McKees Rock
Albert Graham
Dickinson elected coach of Somerville High football team
Dickinson named head coach for Somerville High School football as the season opens. Local sports brief notes include college results with Princeton beating Dartmouth 6-5 and Cornell routing Brown 5-0, along with various city matches and standings.
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Cincinnati
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Red Sox
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Amontenn—etrat
Chica
Washington
Phladelphia
New England
Haverhill
Lynn
Brockton
Lowell
New Bedford
Lawrence
Worcester
Fall River
Dickinson
Somerville High
Harvard
Yale
McKinnon
Jimmy Gardner
Princeton
Dartmouth
Cornell
Brown
Leader details Storrow related gas plea in lighting bid
Emerson testified before a special Common Council committee that J L Richards of Consolidated Gas threatened to stir public opinion against the Edison company contract when told the gas offer would be rejected. He suggested the mercantile association head was likely James J Storrow and noted rumors of a holding company plan to gain control of the contract.
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J. L. Richards
Consolidated Gas Company
Edison Company
Richards
Emerson
Common Council
Mercantile Association
James J. Storrow
The
Merchants’ Association
Light on Edison Street Fight ties at City Hall hearing
The statements stirred a mild sensation among committee members as the first public inquiry into street fighting questioned ties to the Edison Company contract. About 100 spectators attended in City Hall. George A. Crocker did not testify, sending a letter citing prior testimony and public knowledge of his stance.
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Edison
City Hall
Emerson
George A. Crocker
Finance Commission
City to bar women from L street bathhouse
Officials clash over bathe house plans and Strandway beautification. A new women and girls bath facility at M street is likely, with a proposed beach, and a separate Blossom street wardroom gymnasium and pool project eyed for $10,000.
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Bath and Park
City Hall
L Street
Strandway
M Street
I Street
Park Commissioners
Peabody
Bath Fouse
Maccabbe
Park Commission
Hibbard
White
Blossom Street
City Charter Bill Proposes City Government Reforms
The charter bill outlines extending terms for mayor and aldermen to 1910, abolishing two council branches, restructuring clerks and staff, and setting mayoral removal rights. It creates a Finance Commission, redefines bids and audits, and schedules a 1910 election with varied term plans and pay scales for council members. It also requires a City Record publication and shifts primaries to state level.
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City Council
City Messenger
Common Council
Finance Commission
Boston
City Record
Coucil
Boston Charter Bill Faces Legislature Amid Opposition
The Post prints the forthcoming city charter bill for Boston as sent to the Legislature by the joint committee on metropolitan affairs. insiders expect a major fight over some provisions while predicting only minor amendments. No faction is fully satisfied, with critics of home rule voicing strongest objections.
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the Post
Boston
Joint Committee On
Aged woman injured lighting pipe in Medford home
Mrs. Caroline Sheldon, 70, of 123 Jerome Street West Medford, was burned when a lit pipe ignited her dress. Her daughter found her engulfed in flames. She is hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital on the dangerous list.
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Medford
Caroline Sheldon
George
Jerome Street
West Medford
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr Eliot Receives Highest Japanese Honor
President Charles W Eliot of Harvard was invested with the Order of the Rising Sun first class at the home of Charles S Hamlin. The ceremony drew diplomats and officials including Jerome Greene Erwin H Walcott and K Midzumo with Dr and Mrs Eliot in attendance.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Order of the Rising Sun
Japan
Charles S. Hamlin
Mr. Hamlin
Raleigh Street
Jerome Greene
Erwin H. Walcott
Boston
K. Midzu
Japanese Ambassador Among Guests At White House Reception
Baron Takahira waited in the Washington drawing room with Mr and Mrs Hamlin while others were seated, leaving President Eliot as the sole non invited guest. The New York consul-general held a small lacquered box of black and gold as the scene continued on page four.
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Baron Takahira
Washington
Mrs. Hamlin
Eliot
New York
Hains Found Guilty in Man Slaughter Verdict
Army Captain Peter C. Hains Jr was convicted of first degree manslaughter for killing William F. Annis at the Bayside Yacht Club last August. A new trial bid was signaled, with affidavits claiming improper jury guarding and a possible appeal.
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Flushing
N. Y
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William F. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Pass Sentence Monday in Man Slaughter Case
affidavits will be filed Monday asserting there was no evidence for man slaughter and urging setting aside the verdict. defense counsel Daniel Reilly argues jurors roamed county in an automobile and approached the scene, potentially violating law and jurisdiction.
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Daniel Reilly
Fort Totten
Palmer Fire Destroys Block on Main Street
A blaze in Palmer tonight damaged the Commercial block at 402-408 Main and the adjoining 410-412 Main, both wooden structures. E Brown & Co hardware store suffered about 15 thousand dollars in losses. total fire loss estimated at 25 thousand dollars. Cause unknown.
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Palmer
Main Street
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Charles Major
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Brandenburg
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Daily Post
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Abe le
Blackstone Cigar
DR. Eliot
Order of Rising Sun
Takahira
HAINS
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
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