Webber Lied in Becher Trial as Conspiracy Claims Surface
Testimony recounts Webber admitting remorse for his role in the crime. He struggled with emotion while describing the four gunmen executed in the electric chair. Webber testified he was present at a Harlem conference in June 1912 where the Rosenthal murder plot was discussed, corroborating Rose on graft and meeting Becker through Rose.
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Webber
Rose
Jack Rose
Becker
Forty-second Street
Sixth Avenue
Harlem
Rosenthal
Court of Appeals
Becketts Becker Becker Webber Rosenthal Murder Testimony
Webber testified Becker urged killing Rosenthal to stop him from squealing. He described gunmen gathering in poker rooms, the Metropole Hotel shooting, and Becker’s congratulatory remark and loan to move the gunmen out of town. He admitted lying to police and questioned attorney Marshall’s role. Wallon corroborated the Harlem conference.
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Webber
Becker
Rosenthal
Rose
John’’ Langer
Wallon
Metropole
H. T. Marshall
Marshall
Manton
Harry Wallon
Natick Selectman Bound Over on Bribery Charge
Natick May 14 Edward T Brennan chairman of the Board of Selectmen was held in 1000 bonds today at the District Court in Framingham for a June 2 hearing on a charge of corruptly soliciting money. Thomas Javin a recent liquor license applicant is the complainant.
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Natick
Edward T. Brennan
Board of Selectmen
Boston school committee to take issue with Mechanic Arts head
At its regular meeting next Monday night the Boston school committee will press a challenge to head master Charles W. Parmenter and to opponents of a broad reorganization of Mechanic Arts High School. The move follows a report by Dr. Charles A. Prosser of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education.
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Boston School Committee
Charles W. Parmenter
Mechanic Arts High School
Charles A. Prosser
National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education
Hood's Sarsaparilla Builds Up the Blood
The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable tonic and blood purifier. It claims impure, impoverished blood causes fatigue and lists improved vitality, digestion, sleep, and overall health as benefits. Recommends purchasing from druggists and highlights unique efficacy.
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Hood
School Moves to Industrialize Training At Mechanic Arts High
The school committee plans a shift from prep for higher education to training for industry. Action to reorganize the school includes possible removal of Headmaster Parmenter, though officials say they do not seek his ouster from the system.
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Ser
Parmenter
Brock
Certificates awarded at citizenship class closing exercises
Forty new arrivals received certificates of eligibility in the rudiments of education at the closing exercises of the citizenship classes. The event marked the completion of instruction for young men and women who recently settled in the country.
Civic Service House Activity At 112 Salem Street
A fragment notes an event at the Civic Service House located at 112 Salem Street last night. Details are sparse but the venue and timing are clear.
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the Civic Service House
Salem Street
Palmer Robbed in Blackstone Park Near Shawmut and Tremont
C Frederick Palmer a South End real estate operator of 413 Columbus avenue was held up and robbed in Blackstone Park between Shawmut avenue and Tremont street early yesterday morning. He told police he was struck from behind while returning home shortly after midnight.
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C. Frederick Palmer
Columbus Avenue
Blackstone Park
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Street
State Board suspends hearings in Rattan Wakefield dispute
The State Board of Arbitration has suspended sessions in its investigation of the labor troubles at the Rattan Company in Wakefield and believes it can bring about an adjustment of the issues between Heywood Brothers Wakefield Company employees and the company.
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State Board of Arbitration
Wakefield
Heywood B Brothers and Wakefield Company
Lambert Smith Edgar W. C. Lambert obituary fragment
Edgar W. C. Lambert, son of a prominent local figure, is named in an obituary fragment. Limited text suggests familial ties and a church or community context, with no full dates or locations available. Further details appear cropped from the source.
Chelsea postoffs chief wed Mise Smith in private ceremony
The Chelsea postoffs superintendent married Mise Smith last night in a private ceremony at the home of Howard H. Trask on Shirley avenue in Revere conducted by Rev. Nelson S. Burbank.
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Chelsea Postoffs
Mise Smith
Nelson S. Burbank
Howard H. Trask
Shirley Avenue
Revere
Groton Blank Middlesex on Home Court
Groton defeated Middlesex School with a 12 to 6 scoreline at home. Batteries Coolidge and Fuller led for Groton as Lancaster contributed key points in the contest.
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Groton
Middlesex School
Middlesex
Coolidge and Fuller
Lancaster
Natick Editor Sued Over Seat Sale in Club Row
Natick May 14 George C banks editor of the Natick Bus and president of the Commercial Club has been sued over the sale of a seat involving Joseph C Minan in a civil action seeking damages and redress amid club dispute.
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Natick
George C.banks
The
Natick Bus
Commercial Club
Joseph C. Minan
Storepiece Featured in Sunday Additions Section
A new item graces the Sunday insert as a refined storepiece headline. The feature highlights a collectible or decorative piece aiming to attract shoppers and collectors alike.
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Seger
Ela
Wolf’s
DeMiracle
DeMiracle Chemical Co
Park Ave
With St
New York
Cae Do Tr Dime
Fort Hill
Mr. Manton
Dougherty
Tony
New York Tribune
Mr. Marshall
Sing Sing
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Grafanolas &c., &c
New England
Boston
Washington St
Holmes, Luce &Co Adams Sq
Washington, St
Natick Selectman
Filene
Babies
Hubbard
Dimity
Filene’s
Mechanic Arta High School
Heaven
Earth
Mr. Parmenter
Palmer
Lambert—Smith
Edgar W. C. Lambert, Son
Groton Blanks
Bapbca
Bernard
Paquin
Ilivucild
Bernard, Paquin
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