Boston Man Kills Betrayer of Sister in Chelsea Square
In Chelsea Square, Joseph Darrigo shot Joseph Klayman after learning of an alleged attack on Darrigo’s 14 year old sister Frances at 525 Massachusetts Avenue. Klayman collapsed from a heart shot as a crowd watched. police had a warrant for his arrest.
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Joseph Darrigo
Joseph Klayman
Chelsea Square
Klayman
Boston
Darrigo
Frances Darrigo
John Darrigo
Chelsea
Freight Jam Paralyzes Rail Lines Across Nation
A sweeping freight backlog cripples rail operations nationwide causing delays for shippers and travelers. Officials cite weather bottlenecks and congestion as the worst in years while carriers scramble to reroute cargo and restore schedules.
Railroad congestion hits national business as New England ties up
Washington May 12 congestion of principal railroad terminals rivals the hard winter of 1917 as freight car backlogs spread nationwide. Weather interruptions cause a rain impacted slate with results in the American League and National League including Cleveland over Boston and Pittsburgh over Philadelphia in late games.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wreaths Ready to Deck Graves of Dead Heroes
A World War veteran recalls Memorial Day at Chateau Thierry where the graves of the Yankee Division were neglected last year. He describes few flowers and a somber ceremony as he attended the cemetery and sent a letter about the scene.
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Chateau Thierry
Cemtery
Veterans letter supports Post Memorial Day Fund efforts
An overseas veteran from Roxbury Massachusetts urges aid for the Post Memorial Day Fund after recalling sparse flowers at Chateau Thierry cemetery last May 30 1919. Colonel F E Drake heads the effort arranging wreaths for Yankee Division graves to prevent neglect and ensure proper decoration.
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Chateau Thierry
Savin Street
Roxbury
Mass
Post
F.E. Drake
Paris
The
Imperial German throne to be sold in America
New York May 12 The imperial German throne is to be sold at auction here. Household effects of former Kaiser Wilhelm and other members of the German imperial family seized from the ...
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Kaiser Wilhelm
W Kaiserin
Barbers Union Accepts Wage Proposition
Barbers Union 132 at a special meeting accepted the proposed new wage scale guaranteeing a wage of 3 25 a week an advance of 4 and one half of all receipts over 42 in place of one half over 26 on each chair
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Barbers’ Union 132
Show All Assets and Liabilities to Tell the Whole Story
The note argues that presenting both assets and liabilities reveals the full picture. It frames the balance as the clearest method to convey financial truth and accountability.
More Troops for Ireland Reported by London
General Sir Nevil Macready has drafted new plans to restore order in Ireland. Bonar Law announced cabinet approval in the House of Commons. Unofficial word says more troops will be sent and the government will aid the Irish executive in suppressing lawlessness.
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London
Nevil Macready
Ireland
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Macready
Navy Secrecy Eased as Daniels Testifies on Sims Case
Secretary Daniels testified before the Senate committee, lifting secrecy on wartime American naval operations. He read a confidential cablegram sent to Admiral Sims, detailing communications with Allies amid charges the navy did not fully cooperate with allies.
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Washington
Daniels
Senate
Sims
Suffolk men sentenced for bold hold up robbery
Gordon Rivers aged 22 and Edgar Kelley aged 2, both of Everett, were sentenced in Suffolk County Superior Court to the Concord reformatory for the holdup and robbery of 12 dollars from Arthur D. Parsons of Chatham road, Fiverett, on the night of April 23. Rivers received three years and Kelley five years.
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Edgar Kelley
Everett
Concord Reformatory
Suffolk County Superior Court
Arthur D. Parsons
Chatham Road
Fiverett
Rivers
Kelley
Rev John B De Valles Dies After Medal Honor Award
The Rev John B De Valles, former chaplain of the 104th Infantry, died in New Bedford last night shortly after word reached him that he had been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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104Th Infantry
New Bedford
German Chancellor Berlin Speech Denounces Treaty as Murderous Scheme
One year ago in Berlin Chancellor Scheidemann addressed the German National Assembly calling the peace treaty unacceptable and labeling it a murderous scheme. He warned that the pact would threaten the nation's sovereignty and integrity, signaling strong opposition within the government.
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Scheidemann
German National Assembly
Weather Outlook Says Fair Morning Then Rain Likely
Forecast indicates fair weather through mid afternoon, followed by rain and possible heavy showers overnight. Strong winds and rising humidity expected as system passes.
Temperature report from Thompson's Spa yesterday
Average temperature yesterday was 55 with a range from 18 to 24. One year ago yesterday the average was 46 with a range from 21 to 24. Report includes scattered digits and partial notes.
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Thompson
Spa
Dying Chaplain DeValles Receives Medal of Honor
In New Bedford May 12 the Rev John B DeValles chaplain for the 104th Infantry died at St Luke s Hospital moments after learning he would receive the Congressional Medal of Honor He had also won the Croix de Guerre in France His death followed a long struggle as he faced his impending end with friends and fellow soldiers nearby
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John B. DeValles
104Th Infantry
France
St. Luke’s Hospital
Edwards
Father DeValles
Weather Forecast For Boston And Atlantic Coast
Cloudy skies for Boston area with rain likely Thursday night and Friday. Eastern New York and Southern New England show increasing clouds and rain, while Northern New England remains partly cloudy then rains Friday. Central valleys cooler, other regions near normal with general rains east of the Mississippi. Offshore winds become variable with rain from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
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North Upper Lake
Ohio Valley
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Sandy Hook
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