Not Guilty of Auto Speeding in Leominster Case
In Worcester Superior Court Judge Edward P. Pierce acquits Arthur H. Johnson of Leominster and Herbert H. Whitney of Boston on charges of reckless automobile driving in Leominster on September 18. The trial, first under 1906 auto laws, featured Miss Louise Vanderbilt andMiss Rachael Lowe among spectators. jury deliberated 25 minutes.
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Worcester
Superior Criminal Court
Edward P. Pierce
Arthur H. Johnson
Leominster
Herbert H. Whitney
Boston
Worcester County
Louise Vanderbilt
New York
Rachael Lowe
Helen Wallace
Fitchburg Society
Johnson's Auto
Main Street
Teaminster
Weston Ahead of Schedule In Gray Streak Toward Chicago
Edward Payson Weston covered 78 miles from Andover to Torrington via Waterbury and rested there after a long day. He left Waterbury at 9 45 p m and will depart at six tomorrow for Great Barrington Massachusetts. He is 20 to 30 miles ahead of his prior pace.
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Torrington
Conn
Andover
Waterbury
Portland
Chicago
Edward Payson Weston
Great Barrington
Mass
Early New York pamphlet sells for 1750 at Sotheby’s
London November 4. Sotheby’s sale of Lord Sheffields library yields a striking result as a 1670 pamphlet titled A Brief Description of New York sells for 1750. The single item highlights the high value placed on early American books by collectors.
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London
America
Sotheby's
Lord Sheffield
New York
John Mitchell Relapses, Critical at La Salle Hospital
Word from mineworkers headquarters reports President John Mitchell in La Salle Illinois hospital after a relapse. Officials say condition is critical and little change expected for several days.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
la Salle
Labor union notes from Boston and Newton meetings pass along
Labor notes cover Newton Carpenters Auxiliary speakers Mrs Martin I Chivers Mrs R Robley Mrs M Lombard and Miss Mary Meehan promoting women’s auxiliary unions. Boston Lodge initiates 29 new members at Canal Street. Wharf and Bridge Carpenters plan Armory hall East Boston dance Nov 14. Carpenters District Council decree against unfair mills followed at Shop and Mill Hands union. Bricklayers directed to Building Trades meeting. Boston Central Labor Union forms new unionizing committee chaired by John J Hynes with Martin T Joyce secretary. Horseshoers elects Boyle chief marshal for Odd Fellows ball.
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Martin I. Chivers
R. Robley
M. Lombard
Mary Meehan
Newton Carpenters’ Union's Auxiliary
Boston Carpenters’ Union Ac
Newton
Women's Auxiliary
Boston
Boston Lodge
Order of Railway Clerks
Canal Street
Wharf and Bridge Carpenters’ Union
Armory Hall
Carpenters’ District Council
Bricklayers’ Union 3
Building Trades Section
Cc. L. U
Boston Central Labor Union
John J. Hynes
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Martin T. Joyce
Electrical Workers’ Union 108
Horseshoers’ Union
Boyle
John Culross
Herbert Andrews
William Bragg
Jeremiah Cronin
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Thaw Expected to Resume Golf at Pittsburg Club
Harry K. Thaw hopes to play golf at the Pittsburg Golf Club next spring after mailing his dues payment. He sent a note to Mr. Guthrie asking the payment be credited to him and confirms his good standing for the coming year.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Harry K. Thaw
Pittsburg Golf Club
Guthrie
Strikers Return to Arlington Mills After Weavers’ Vote
Arlington mills with 2200 workers have returned to work after a weavers’ vote to end the strike. An oral agreement remains on Overseer Bolton’s status and whether Agent Hartshorne will act. Hartshorne says all strikers returned but no conference time set. Also the Housesmiths and Structural Iron Workers Union deny William J. McDonough as president for political use of the local name.
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Lawrence
Arlington Mills
Hartshorne
Bolton
Housesmiths and Structural Iron Workers’ Union 7
William J. McDonough
Well Known Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Endorsed
An advertisement extols a health product as an ethical remedy and wholesome family laxative. It urges buying the genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists worldwide.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Noise Disturbs Relief Station Near Subway Work
Donkey engine hoist in Haymarket square for subway construction disturbs Relief Hospital patients. Whistles and engine exhaust disrupt night and day, with hospital staff seeking Board of Health action to curb daytime and nighttime noise from workers and equipment.
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Haymarket Square
Relief Hospital
Board of Health
Logue Case Highlights Denial in Cram paternity dispute
The case of Mary Logue, arrested in Somerville for attempting to obtain money from broker Benjamin H. Cram, unfolds as witnesses describe accusations and defenses. Cram denies any prior acquaintance or support, while Logue testifies to meetings and payments with stipulations about his name. The trial proceeds to continue the following day.
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Mary Logue
Somerville
Benjamin H. Cram
J. S. Scott
Miss Logue
Elbridge Anderson
Bartlett & Anderson
Scott
Anderson
Cram
Roxbury
Bride testifies in municipal court against husband
Mary Lydecker, 20, married under six months, testified against her husband Harry Lydecker in municipal court. She said he assaulted her on Washington Street while walking with a friend one week earlier. She had him arrested. she noted she had lived apart from him for six weeks. The judge placed Lydecker on probation.
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Mary l Lydecker
Municipal Criminal Court
Harry
Washington Street
Lydecker
Last Will of John Bunyan Found in Huntsville Attic
Mrs. M K Covington of Huntsville found a parchment will dated December 23 1685 in old papers. The document purports to be the last will and testament of John Bunyan author of Pilgrims Progress.
Scurrilous Letter Charge Against Lawrence Man
Wilbur F. Morrison of Lawrence, agent for the Lawrence Collecting Company, was arrested after a letter with the envelope inscription Lawrence Collecting Company was used. Morrison pleaded not guilty at arraignment and was held in 200 dollars bond for a Thursday hearing while released on personal recognizance.
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Wilbur F. Morrison
Lawrence
Lawrence Collecting Company
United States
Marshal Ruhl
Post Office
Perkins
Hayes
Morrison
Huntsville Bank Cashier James R. Boyd Dies by Own Action
Huntsville bank cashier James R. Boyd killed himself today by his own act, the Huntsville Bank & Trust Company reported.insic details remained unavailable as authorities investigated the incident in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Huntsville
Ala
James R. Boyd
Huntsville Bank & Trust Company
Mrs Jack Gardner's Venetian Palace Opens to Public
Fenway Court Mrs John L Gardner's famous Venetian palace will be open to the public for ten days from 12 to 3 o'clock starting Monday Nov 25 Excluding Thanksgiving Day Tickets are sold at Herricks Copley square The public is expected to view the interior of the regal Boston landmark
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Jack Gardner
Venetian Palace
Fenway Court
John L. Gardner
Herrick’s
Copley Square
Boston
Politician Induced False Registration Case Ends With Sentence
In New York on November 4, Joseph Healey accepted a sentence of four years and six months for falsely registering in two election districts after refusing to reveal the name of the higher up who urged him to register.
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New York
Joseph Healey
Rumors of Pope's Illness Declared Unfounded
The Vatican's official organ states rumors of the Pope's illness are without foundation. His Holiness is reported to be in very good health.
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Rome
Vatican
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Sommer
Winter Street
Tremont Street
Corn Products Mfg. CO
Weston
Connecticut
LABOR
Harry Thaw
North Station
Quincy House
John Bunyan
Donovan
James Donovan
Asphalt Trust
Rising Sun Street Lighting Company
Democratic Party
Fred H. Seavey
Charles Street
Henry Siegel
Washington and
Essex Streets
Challenge Sale
Greater
New England States
Siegel’s
Henry Siegel Co
Thomas E. Marr
Colorado
Burlington
Denver
W. J. O’meara
Eastern Pass
Q.R. R
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