Feener and Bense Guilty in Asset Concealment Conspiracy
Ida M. Feener and Martha A. Bense were found guilty by a nine and a half hour jury in the United States District Court of conspiring to conceal $7000 of assets of the Feener estate. Judge Morton raised each bail to $5000 and ordered overnight custody at East Cambridge jail while an appeal was anticipated. The case marks the second woman verdict recorder in the court.
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Ida M. Feener
Martha A. Bense
Feener
United States District Court
United States District
Daniel A. Shea
Morton
East Cambridge
Colombia protests canal route treaty with Nicaragua
Colombia protested to the United States over the canal route treaty with Nicaragua alleging that a one year lease of Great Corn and Little Corn Islands grants by Nicaragua denies Colombian sovereignty. The islands are described as part of Colombia's territory despite the change to Nicaraguan administration.
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Washington
Colombia
United States
Nicaragua
Great Corn
Little Corn
Arrest Expected in Bank Case Involving Messenger
Edward Therek, a National Shawmut Bank messenger who vanished with 21000 in cash and 12000 in checks, is believed arrested in Philadelphia. He reportedly travels with a noted female gang leader who has prior prison terms in the West and is considered a mastermind of a major bank robbery ring.
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Edward Therek
National Shawmut Bank
Philadelphia
West
Boston Police Seek Therek with Warrant Issued by Judge Burke
A warrant for Therek's arrest was issued yesterday afternoon by Municipal Court Judge Burke at the request of Police Inspector George Farrell. This marks the first action by Boston police since the theft, replacing prior efforts by private detective agencies. Coincident with the announcement that the bank messenger would be
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Therek
Burke
Municipal Court
George Farrell
Boston Police
Hughes Women Faced Jeers and Eggs in Chicago Day
Women arriving on the Hughes transcontinental train faced opposition in a downtown Chicago theatre gathering with jeers and eggs tossed as they left by an alley exit. None struck the women or vehicles, and the Hughes speakers finished their remarks before the special train continued to Baltimore.
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Chicago
Hughes
Thief Tries Gas Meter Heist Sparks $700 Fire
A thief attempting to steal from a gas meter in Mrs. Hattie Freeman’s kitchen closet at 180 Bow Street Everett set a match and started a blaze that caused about $700 in damage. The fire was contained with local help and no injuries were reported.
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Hattie Freeman
Bow Street
Everett
Gas plant explosion wrecks sanatorium building
In New Bedford on November 1 the gas plant at the Sassaquin tuberculosis sanatorium blew up during repairs. The blast wrecked the building. three workers escaped injury. Cause unknown.
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New Bedford
Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Sassaquin
Record October Carload Shipments Reach New High
Shipments of 19 510 carloads of automobiles from American factories in October set a new monthly record, surpassing the prior October total of 17 848 carloads in 1915. The report was delivered to the board of directors of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce.
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New York
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Deutschland Returns to New London With Ten Million Dollar Cargo
Captain Paul Koenig recounts steering the German merchant submarine Deutschland into New London after 21 days from Bremen. Furious seas and hostile craft threats tested the crew as the vessel bore a ten million dollar cargo, with its superstructure dented by the storm forces.
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New London
Willehad
Conn
Bremen
Paul Koenig
Koenig
Homer Wills Posthumous Arbitration Over Estate
Arthur B. Homer brother of Winslow Homer dies in Scarboro Oct. 10 leaving an estimated $30,000 estate to four children. He directs that all disputes over the will be settled by arbitration by three men whose decision shall be final. Executors named are Henry G. Smith and Charles L. Homer.
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Portland
Arthur B. Homer
Winslow Homer
Homer
Scarboro
Alicel. Homer
Mary G. C. Homer
Quincy
Mass
Henry G. Smith
Charles L. Homer
Plague Claims Salem Official Daniel J. Fitzgerald
Daniel J. Fitzgerald a 40 year old inspector in the State building inspection department died in Salem from infantile paralysis the first adult fatality in Salem and among 10 plus cases nine others ill Fitzgerald lived at 161 Boston Street with his wife and children He was described as a big rugged man in seemingly healthy condition.
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Salem
Daniel J. Fitzgerald
State Building Inspection Department
Fitzgerald
Boston Street
Wilson Criticizes Critics Over Patriotism In New York
President Wilson, in his first New York State address since the campaign began, questions the patriotism of men who attack during critical moments without knowledge of details and seek domestic political gain by exploiting American casualties.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Wilson
New York State
President urges unity across nations with no party lines
The President argued for using political parties but not letting them divide the nation. He said the country must form a single unit visible to the world, allowing internal debate yet remaining absolutely united in international affairs.
Chicken thief shot dead in Haverhill raid
Patrolman Thomas Madden ended a long series of raids on John Herlihy's Bellevue Avenue chicken roost by ambushing the thief in a running chase and fatally firing one shot with his revolver in a central residential area. The raider, a polecat in local folklore, became the first such intruder in that district.
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Haverhill
Thomas Madden
John Herlihy
Bellevue Avenue
Guardian Needed for Finnish Lumberman Tony Ericcson
Tony Ericcson, a Finnish speaking lumberman from Maine, arrived in Boston with $175 and was detained after wandering the streets. Officers held him at Joy Street station then before Central Court were told he was visiting a married sister in Quincy. Judge Burke ordered him released with enough money to reach his sister’s home and bring her back.
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Tony Ericcson
Maine Woods
Tony
Moosehead
Boston
West End
Cambridge Street
Joy Street
Central Court
Quincy
South Station
Arms on Way into Mexico Charged in Tucson Plot
Dr. G B Servin a naturalized American was arrested in Tucson on November 1 charged with conspiracy to export arms to revolutionists in Mexico. Warrants were issued for several others and authorities seized arms and ammunition. Servin denied involvement.
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Tucson
Ariz
G. B. Servin
Mexico
Servin
U.S. Delays Action as Germany Probe Continues
Evidence mounts that the steamship Marina was attacked by a German submarine without warning and caused American fatalities. Officials await Germany's explanation before any move against Berlin.
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U. S
Germany
Washington
Marina
United States
Berlin
German Ambassador Von Bernstorff Seeks Government Action
Count von Bernstorff asked his government to take steps in response to recent developments. The issue involves diplomatic tensions and potential measures amid ongoing international discussions. No further details were provided in available text.
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Count von Bernstorff
Woman Saves Sheriff by Beating Prisoner with Padlock
In Bennington Vermont on November 1, Mrs. Frederick Godfrey killed time as her husband Sheriff Frederick Godfrey faced attack by Galvin Williams a colored prisoner. She grabbed an iron padlock from the cell door and struck Williams repeatedly until he loosened his grip. The sheriff escaped serious injury and the couple restrained the attacker.
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Bennington
Galvin Williams
Frederick Godfrey
Bennington County
Williams
Jis
Godfrey
Red Sox Sold to Frazee and Ward for 750000
Bill Carrigan says he is finished with baseball despite the sale of the Red Sox. New owners Harry H. Frazee and Hugh J. Ward reportedly paid 750000, with deal aspects finalized at Young's Hotel.
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RED Sox
Harry H. Frazee
Joseph J. Lannin
Hugh J. Ward
Bill Carrigan
Lewiston
Carrigan
Boston Baseball
J. J. Lannin
W. F. Carrigan
New York City
Philadelphia
Young’s Hotel
Thomas J. Barry
Theatre Magnates Eye Baseball Ownership Deals
Rumors say prominent theater figures seek stake in big league clubs to consolidate ownership in friendly hands. The Frazee and Ward purchase is seen as a first step toward greater theatre magnate involvement in baseball.
Anniversary and historical milestones note
A brief passage lists anniversaries and historic events including Washington's 1783 farewell to the army and the admission of North and South Dakota as states in 1889, signaling a page of commemorative dates.
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Washington
Army
North and
South Dakotas
Fair Forecast For Boston And New England
Forecast for New England calls for fair weather with seasonable temperatures Thursday and Friday. Moderate westerly winds are expected across Boston and surrounding vicinity as high pressure dominates the region.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
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Maine
Union Institution For Savings
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Iz Cain
Ania
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HEALY
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