Mystery farm owner in jail directs work from cell
Mrs. Bemis, 48, proprietor of the Mystery farm near Barre, now jailed on murder investigation, directs incubator care by phone. Neighbor Patrick Flynn testifies to her strength, kindness, and work discipline, while her 86-year-old mother declares her innocence as Barre’s community watches a high profile case unfold.
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Barre Plains
Bemis
Worcester
Barre
Walpole
Mass
Flynn
Worcester County
Mr. Flynn
Mrs. Sargent
Boston & Maine
Silas Bemis
Edward
New England
Rutland
Rice
Bertie Bemis
Patrick Flynn
Greenwood
Spooner
W. R. Spooner
W. E. Chamberlain
E. P. Bixby
Nearly Dead of Hunger Found Locked In Freight Car
Patrick Walsh thirty and Frank Edwards nineteen were found after four days sealed inside an empty freight car at the New Haven railroad yards. Emaciated and unable to speak, they were fed at the police station and discharged. They said they sought work in Boston and had climbed into the car at Union station to sleep, waking to find the door locked as the car moved toward Chicago.
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New York
Patrick Walsh
Frank Edwards
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Chicago
Boston
Union Station
Inquest into death of Hadley Kellard near China Maine
Coroner M E B Snell of Waterville held an inquest to determine the cause of the death of Hadley Kellard aged about 60 whose bruised body was found Saturday on the rear steps of his house three miles from China where he lived alone. Deputy Sheriff Charles Jones and Dr G J Nelson began the investigation and deemed foul play possible with High Sheriff Frank J Ham of Augusta present.
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China
Waterville
Hadley Kellard
Kellard
Charles, Jones
G. J. Nelson
Frank J. Ham
Augusta
Tech Men to Study Quakes Leave MIT for West
Professor D N Johnson of MIT geology departs for the West to study recent volcanic disturbances. Dr H Nmehaneee accompanies him. They will travel from Massachusetts to Arizona then investigate Colorado and the California mountains to learn quake causes.
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D. N. Johnson
Geological Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
West
H. Nmehaneee
Institute
Paaoott. Ariz
Orado
Calfornia
Bea
Aeger
Italy
St James Parishioners Celebrate Huge South End Reunion
Nearly 7000 attendees gathered at Mechanics Hall Huntington Avenue Boston for St James parish reunion. Notables included Mayor Fitzgerald and clergy. grand march featured long lines of couples. speakers praised parish history and past pastors.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Huntington Avenue
St. James’ Parish
South End
Bribery Probe Set to Open in Executive Session
The first official notice on the bribery inquiry came from Speaker Cole after the House adopted the probe order. The rules committee will hold hearings in executive session with power to summon witnesses, drawing criticism over lack of public testimony as debate continues about calling Lawson and Raymond before the committee.
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Cole
House
Rules Committee
State House
Potter
Worcester
Star Chamber
George L. Barnes
Weymouth
Messrs
Lawson
Raymond
Committee On Rules
Henson’s Anti Nap Project Advocates Bare Seats
Reverend P Henson of Tremont Temple argues that pews with low backs and plain boards keep listeners awake. He says comfortable chairs invite sleep and that energetic preaching, not luxury, best prevents slumber among ordinary congregations.
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P. 8. Henson
Tremont Temple
Sailors Baseball Faced With Navy Base Question
In Provincetown Massachusetts pastors protest Navy about Atlantic fleet sailors playing ball after church hours. The sailors bought athletic grounds two miles outside town and spent funds on improvements, leaving the Navy hesitant to abandon Provincetown as a fleet base without clear evidence the men are unwanted.
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Washington
Provincetown
Mass
Navy Department
Lynn Shoe Makers Urged to Oppose Legislation on Machinery Sales
United Shoe Machinery Company writes to Lynn shoe manufacturers urging influence with legislators to defeat a bill regulating sale and leasing of machinery. The company warns that if enacted, rentals and machine prices could rise and selling costs increase, harming Massachusetts shoe trade.
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Lynn
United Shoe Machinery Company
Senate
United Shoe Cafetera
Massachusetts
Insomnia Led To Death By Own Action
Kent 40, described as a resident of Main Street, died by inhaling fumes after insomnia driven actions within his household. The incident involves Mrs. Annie Kent and mentions Wakefield as part of the background. Details indicate self-inflicted death linked to sleep-related distress.
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Ole
Kent
Annie
Benjamin Ealer
Main Street
Wakefiel
Odd Costumes At A Bazaar At Copley Hall
The New England Hahnemann Association opened its bazaar in aid of Boston University School of Medicine at Copley Hall. Society leaders and medical members attended the stage entertainment with Sweden Germany Spain and American Indian costumes. Refreshment booths tended by young women in costumes. Mrs George Southwick oversaw the programme and Miss Mrs B Lothrop directed the dances.
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New England
Hahnemann Association
Boston University School of Medicine
Copley Hall
Medical
Sweden
Germany
Spain
George Southwick
B. Lothrop
Enraged Cow Terrorizes Melrose Residents
An enraged cow terrorized Melrose shoppers and families on May 14. Philip J. Ace restrained the animal in a dramatic struggle, grabbing its horn and twisting the animal until it became docile. Police were alerted by a caller after the incident.
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Melrose
Wemi
Philip J.ace
House Bribe Probe Moves Forward In Closed Committee Session
The House adopted an order to probe alleged bribery with the rules committee to conduct the investigation likely behind closed doors. The Luce corrupt practices act was rejected on loud vote but approved on roll call by a large majority. The bill requires itemized campaign expenses over $50 and disclosure of contributions and bans gifts that could influence voters.
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House
Rules Committee
Triumph of Luce and the corrupt practices act advances
The new Luce corrupt practices act passed to a third reading in the House with a 141 vote. Amendments removed a clause ejecting nomination papers filed in bad faith and barred paying transportation to polls or conventions. Luce defended the measure while critics warned of criminalizing honest men.
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Luce
Lomasney
McManus
Natick
Mellen
Hayes
Lowell
George Moore
Boston
Frank Thayer
Dorchester
Thieves Reported Loot at Quincy House Hotel
Robbins of the Quincy House notes ongoing suspicions after a month old raid. Thieves allegedly stole 300 silver plated spoons and cash amounts from guests including J Riley 17 dollars and Alice Lieshman 15 dollars. A woman's gold watch and chain also disappeared along with a coat. Celia Harney’s room losses included a gold watch and long plated neck chain.
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Quincy House
J. Riley
Alice Lieshman
Celia Harney
Strikers Demolish Schoolhouse in Toulon Construction May Riots
In Toulon France on May 14 a partial return to work among builders sparked unrest as strikers demolished a schoolhouse under construction and targeted nonstrikers until authorities moved in to disperse the rioters.
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Toulon
France
Boston Bill and the Mystery of the Aldermanic Bill
The aldermanic bill stalled after passing the Senate and reaching the House. Rumors say partisan maneuvering and Republican opposition to Governor Guild may block enactment. Senator Gerratt reportedly took control of the bill while away, with Senator Cox unsure of its whereabouts.
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Senate
House
Committee On
Guild
Frank Gerratt
Franklin-Hampshire
Gerrett
State House
Louis Cox
Essex
Kelcher Ignores Criticism on Naval Academy Nomination
Congressman Kelcher responds to Mayor Fitzgerald's critique in The Republic. He details a long standing competitive examination for the Annapolis nomination with independent examiners and medical staff. He notes Ellis had the highest marks and defends the integrity of all officials involved.
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John A. Kelcher
Fitzgerald
the Republic
Kelcher
Louis A. Frothingham
Ellis
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Joseph H. Rockwell
Boston College
James H. Leary
Emerson School
Peter F. Gartland
English High School
Thomas B. Shea
Board of Health
Charles 8. Wright
Francis L. Magurn
James W. Ryder
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