Mystery murder of woman found drowned in Providence
In Providence R I on November 3, police probe a drowned female corpse found beneath a coal dock. The wounded victim, later identified as Emmie Davis, 50, formerly a cook on Block Island, sparked theories of foul play as investigations consider her possible connections to a steamer officer and last being alive at a local hospital.
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Emnie Davis
Edward
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Ph’s Hospital
Clif M H. Griffin
Clifford H. Griffin
District Chief Adams of Worcester Dead
IRCESTER Nov 3 James F Adams 63 former district chief of the fire department died today at his home in Worcester He served 43 years with the department twelve years as district chief retiring four years ago He was a member of the Sigma Lodge of Masons He leaves three sisters Mrs Franklin P Adams of Worcester Miss Sadie Adams of Boston and another sister in Worcester
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Princeton
Sigamond Lodge of Masons
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Sadie
Adams
Bostor
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised To Restore Strength
An ad recounts a patient named Mrs. Siva from East Boston who suffered weakness nervousness loss of appetite and fatigue. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuilt her strength and improved appetite nerves blood flow and appearance. The text invites readers to buy a sixty cent box or request a booklet from the Dr Williams Medical Co. in Schenectady NY.
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Gaston urges price cuts to aid Massachusetts farmers
Colonel William A. Gaston the Democratic Senate candidate spoke at Lowell and Lawrence last night. He argued that with full government aid Massachusetts farmers can increase food production to feed the state.
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United States Senate
Lowell
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Puts High Prices Up to G C P
Lawrence reports Democratic Governor candidate John F. Fitzgerald campaigns in Worcester Middlesex and Essex counties attacking mill owners and high living costs. He criticizes Republican leadership for vetoed worker protections and defends a liberalization of the Volstead act while urging state action to cut food prices by boosting home production and coastal marsh reclamation.
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John F. Fitzgerald
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Essex
Fitzgerald
Senate
ELOPER LEAVES WIFE 21 CENTS IN VT
Enosburg Falls Vermont reports that Walter V. Phelps erred away leaving 21 cents cash. Investigators confirm nearly 100000 dollars of unencumbered property to satisfy obligations. The deserted wife faces bills with over 210 cents still due in her absence.
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Enosburg Falls
Walter V. Phelps
Phelps
Enosburg Falls Divorce Alleges Wife Affair Involving Mrs Wood
Mrs Phelps claims proof that her husband Mr Phelps travels west in a fast car with a load of Canadian liquor and that missing Mrs Wood, wife of the village truck man, fled Enosburg Falls on the same day as Mr Phelps disappeared a fortnight ago. She says Mrs Wood has joined three Enosburg Falls citizens on trips to Canada and the Great Lakes, as part of an alleged pattern of escapades. The banker’s wife filed for absolute divorce, accusing infidelity and naming Mrs Wood as co respondent.
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George Wood
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Enosburg Falls
Canada
Great Lakes
Mrs. Wood
Connecticut
First National Bank of
Missing Mrs Wood sparks family dispute and bank case
The missing Mrs Wood is said to be vacationing in Connecticut with relatives, while her husband Mr Wood defends a banker, Mr Phelps, amid a solvency claim for the First National Bank of Enosburg Falls. Mrs Phelps accuses the Woods of conspiring with the missing woman as police fail to locate her in Connecticut or near Springfield and Worcester.
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Springfield
Worcester
Mass
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Mrs. Wood
Early action on Mrs Raab's story unsettles Melrose case
Mrs Raab and others met at George S Harvey's home amid secrecy about an alleged attack in Mrs. Dow's Melrose home. Her later appearances and statements stirred plans for action as Wakefield search for Patrolman Preston's murder gun continues. Attorneys handed new evidence to the district attorney to push a reopening of the Preston murder inquiry, with a potential grand jury deadline Monday.
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Preston
Funeral for Mrs Bridget Porter Held at St Marys Church
The funeral of Mrs Bridget Porter mother of Attorney Peter Porter will be held this morning at 16 o'clock at St Marys Church North End. She died Wednesday at her home 113 Endicott Street where she had lived many years. Born in the North End she was active in charitable and benevolent society work for many years.
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Bridget FE. Porter
Peter FP. Porter
St. Mary's Church
North End
Motoring in the Mohawk Weather and Autumn Foliage Notes
Fragmentary text describes autumn travel weather and foliage conditions. Mentions a departure at 10 and appears to reference a vehicle trip on a Mohawk route with seasonal details.
Savage Attack on Fitzgerald by Cox
Governor cites Boston Finance Commission records to accuse Fitzgerald allies of padded payrolls collusive bidding flagging contracts and a polly system. Investigators call the transactions wasteful inefficient corrupt and fraudulent as Cox continues remarks.
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Governor cites 1918 feuds in attack on Fitzgerald at rally
The governor quoted Congressman Tague's 1918 charges against Fitzgerald amid a Massachusetts election clash. He claimed Fitzgerald sought to influence fishing ship sales for British gold and read accusations tied to Boston boys overseas as evidence of his public service flaws. Mrs. Douglas Robinson urged reelecting Senator Lodge, praising his friendship with Roosevelt and their shared aims for America.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Lodge
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Robinson Attacks Liberal Republican League at Suffolk Meeting
A large audience heard Mrs Robinson condemn the Liberal Republican League for backing candidates like Pelletier and Fitzgerald and urging Theodore Roosevelt’s name. She attacked Woodrow Wilson’s wartime stance and the Versailles treaty dispute, noting it was not Lodge but a crusader who defeated the League of Nations. Lieutenant Governor Fuller praised Governor Cox and Roosevelt’s spirit. Speaker B Loring Young urged voting for Thomas C O'Brien for district attorney and lauded Cox administration. Lodge sent a regret letter read by presiding officer George A Rich.
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Suffolk County
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John F. Fitzgerald
Rallies Attack Referendum 4 At Faneuil Hall
A Constitutional Liberty League rally in Faneuil Hall denounces Referendum 4 and the Volstead act. Speakers include ex Mayor Matthews and figures like Alexander Whiteside Louis A Coolridge and Brigadier General John H Sherburne voicing sharp criticism.
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Constitutional Liberty League
Faneuil Hall
Liberty Rock
Matthews
Alexander Whiteside
Louis A. Coolridge
Joseph H. Curtis
John H. Sherburne
Hold Up and Rob Druggist in Roxbury
Zusya Kagan proprietor of the Columbia Pharmacy on Columbia Road Roxbury reported two youths held him at gunpoint around 9 15 p m last night and robbed his cash register of about 10 dollars. They fled down Columbia Road after threatening to kill him if he yelled.
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Columbia Pharmacy
Columbia Road
Stanwood Street
Roxbury
Kagan
Could Have Averted Embargo Says Henderson
Robert Henderson, secretary treasurer of the New Haven System Federation No. 17, says the embargo on freight by the New Haven Railroad could have been averted if road officials had met striking shopmen as suggested in a Sept 23 letter to General Manager C. L. Bardo.
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New Haven Railroad
Robert Henderson
New Haven_System Federation No
Henderson
C. L. Bardo
Break in Lexington Reports Burglary at 353 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington police received a report from the Seifred family that their home at 353 Massachusetts avenue was entered last night while the family was away and a lady's wrist watch was stolen.
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Lexington
William K. Seifred
Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington
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