Woman Arrested in Five-Cottage Fire Case
Mrs. Vina Tourtelotte, a divorcee described as good looking, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Rackliffe on the charge of starting the fires that destroyed five cottages near Northport, causing a $15,000 loss. She allegedly drew a revolver when deputies and amateur detective Orrin J. Dickey were present. A Belfast hearing will bind her over for the January term of the Superior Court.
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Oldtown
Vina Tourtelotte
Rackliffe
Northport
Orrin J. Dickey
Belfast
Romance claimed in cottage fire case delays arrest
The Oldtown woman Mrs. Tourtelotte, allegedly engaged to cottage owner Charles H. Gray, was arrested after a fire at Gray’s summer home. Witness Henry Hills linked a woman to the scene, deputies disarmed her when she drew a pistol, and she admitted being near Northport at the time.
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Dickey
Boston Vessel Seized Over China Smuggling Ring
Revenue officers detained the Boston schooner Freddie W. Alton in Pensacola on suspicion of smuggling Chinese from Mexico into the United States. Captain Daly disappeared as the investigation began after the ship's September voyage from Boston to Vera Cruz.
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Freddie W. Alton
Pensacola
Fla
Revenue
Boston
Mexico
United
States
Daly
Alton
Mexican
Vera Cruz
Frolic
Providence
Newfoundland
Colby
South Boston
A M Brown Arrested on New York Larceny Charge
Augustus M Brown aged 48 was arrested yesterday at 192A Savin Hill Avenue by Inspector Cronin of the Boston police on a technical larceny charge. New York authorities have sought Brown since February 20 for allegedly stealing 1500 dollars from Mary C Moffat of 55 West One Hundred and Thirtieth Street. Boston police say the larceny stems from a business deal in which Brown sold stock to Miss Moffat.
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Augustus M. Brown
Savin Hill Avenue
Cronin
Boston
New York
Brown
Mary C. Moffat
West One Hundred and
Thirtieth Street
Miss Moffat
Milford Girl of 7 Fatally Burned at Play
Mary Dillon, seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dillon of Highland Street, Milford, was fatally burned at play this afternoon. The tragedy occurred in Milford on November 1 as investigators reviewed the incident.
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Milford
Mary Dillon
William Dillon
Highland Street
Mystery Explosion Stuns Waltham Residents
In Waltham on Grant street a terri fic explosion shattered asphalt and damaged homes. Police and explosives experts investigate without evidence or leads. Officials report no clear cause and the city remains guessing as investigators press on.
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Waltham
Grant Street
Explosion At Dr Fourtin Home Sparks Bomb Theories
Neighbors claim a bomb was hurled at the Dr KE R Fourtin residence, while he and police say the blast was a gas explosion under the walkway. Investigators found no gas leaks and deem the pipe system in good condition, with no clear source for the collected gas.
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KE. R. P. Fourtin
Collins Memorial Monument Dedication at Commonwealth and Charlesgate
The Collins Memorial Monument will be dedicated at 11 o'clock this morning at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Charlesgate. Boston citizens funded the memorial, answering the executive committee of the Collins Memorial Association without regard to race creed or political leanings.
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Collins Memorial
Commonwealth Avenue
Charlesgate
Boston
Collins Memorial Association
Dedicatory ceremony for memorial monument announced
On behalf of the Memorial Association Jerome Jones as president will turn the monument over to the city Mayor Hib bard will deliver the acceptance speech Archbishop William OConnell will offer the prayer and ex Governor John DPD Long will give the dedicatory oration Designers Henry H Kitson and Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson created the Maine granite shaft topped by a bronze bust of the late mayor The west side depicts Erin on a harp the east side Columbia A tablet recalls Lou B Harvard and his service from 1871 to 1902 including Congress and London consul general duties
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William O'Connell
John Dpd. Long
Henry H. Kitson
Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson
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Collins
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Ireland
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London
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Gaelic School Meeting Plans November Samhain Event
Delegates from outlying districts attended the Boston Gaelic School meeting. The Samhain entertainment is set for next Thursday night November 5 at 1151 Washington Street. Irish pipes led by Mr. Hobbs and P J Holland will oversee dances. committee includes Thomas G. Collins Mrs Curley Michael J O'Brien D Holland T Desmond M E Keane C Cloherty J W Hession and William King.
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Washington Street
Hobbs
P. J. Holland
Thomas G. Collins
Harvard President Eliot Urges Voter Uprising for Good Government
President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard College urged voters to awaken to the interests of the common people during a lecture on Good Government in Cities at Roxbury Neighborhood House. He warned that when government is bad, the common people suffer.
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Harvard College
Roxbury
Albany Street
Advocate for Commission Government and Honest Leadership
The speaker urges municipal government by commission or elected form. He notes that moderate income residents feel city needs most, as the rich can move away. He stresses essentials like clean air pure water and rapid transit for families earning 500 to 1000 dollars yearly. He questions voters awareness of these facts and condemns what he calls unintelligent or dishonest officeholders.
Safe break in South End nets $3000 in valuables
Robbers camped with watches, stickpins and other jewelry valued at about 3000. A bag of diamonds worth 15000 was not taken as it was not accessible. They left behind paraphernalia used by experienced safe blowers.
Robbery at Compton Street Store Involves York Safe
Thieves forced entry through a alley window at Compton street shop and robbed a York type safe. They drilled cement walls and wood behind the safe before lifting jewelry. a large showcase was rifled. Detectives report two strangers sought diamonds near closing time and a suspicious man was seen nearby in recent nights.
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Hahn
Compton Street
Jimmy
Mr. Hahn
South Station
Vahey Says Victory Rests With Boston In Governor Race
Senator James H. Vahey, the Democratic candidate, asserts Boston's support will decide the governor contest. He accuses Mayor Hibbard of coercing city employees from voting and working for Democrats and urges voters to oppose Lodge policy by backing the Democratic ticket. He appeals to third party voters to unite against the Republicans.
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James H. Vahey
Boston
Vahey
Hibbard
Draper
Senator Lodge
Nahant Statesman
Commonwealth
Republican State Committee Confronts Draper Campaign Tactics
In a battle over voter information and access, the speaker criticizes Draper for secrecy while arguing for openness on campaign issues. He notes funding gaps and contrasts a lack of machine backing with a push to mobilize supporters in Boston. He denounces mayoral restrictions on city employees at polls and advocates equal political participation.
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Draper
United States
Republican State Committee
Urges Bryan as Preacher From Warren Avenue Church
Rev Herbert S Johnson at Warren Avenue Baptist Church urged Mr Bryan to become a popular revival preacher even if defeated in the Tuesday election. He said Bryan could draw masses to halls for righteousness if he would stop running for the presidency.
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Herbert S. Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Mr. Johnson
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