Investigating Todd Murder Prompts Probe and Estate Dispute
In New York on November 6 a probate petition seeks 7600 for Mrs. Todd's heirs from her 1902 will drawn by Ingersoll Lockwood. Assistant DA Nott said the Todd murder will be investigated by the DA's office after a conference with George Hastings, lawyer for the Tousey heirs, who hinted at a Philadelphia linked conspiracy. Coroner Scholer said Philadelphia will fund a chemical analysis of Mrs. Todd's stomach and viscera, with samples sent tonight for poisoning tests.
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New York
Mrs. Todd
Ingersoll Lockwood
Todd
Lockwood
Nott
George G. Hastings
Tousey Heirs
Hastings
New York City
Pennsylvania
Scholer
Dugan
Philadelphia
Organist named for St Marys Church in Waltham
John Lefleur of Worcester appointed organist at St Marys Church in Waltham. He succeeds Joseph E. Rock who died from typhoid fever. Lefleur begins duties this week as music instructor at St Joseph parochial school.
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Waltham
John Lefleur
Worcester
St. Mary's Church
Joseph E. Rock
Lefleur
St. Joseph
Crawford Spurns Boston Aid Fitzgerald Begins Today
Louis M. Crawford and William Howard, confessed in Susan Geary’s disposal, face Boston links as Crawford refuses outside help. In a New York courtroom Crawford stays cool while Howard shows sorrowful distress, with both headed toward Boston. their court appearances and campaign events follow as Fitzgerald gears up for a major rally schedule at Tremont Temple and Faneuil Hall.
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New York
Louis M. Crawford
Susan Geary
Tombs
William Howard
Crawford
Ald
Boston
Dr. Bishop
Mother Identifies Head Recovered From Boston Harbor
The mother of Susanna Agnes Geary confirms the severed head found in Boston harbor is her daughter Susie. Cambridge residents Evelyn Geary and Bertha Conwell join Captain Dugan and Professor Whitney at Harvard Medical School to view the remains, expressing grief and certainty. Geary describes securing work at the Dean house, noting no suspicion of hospital use or unusual activity, and recalls leaving the Deans’ lodging in early September.
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Boston Harbor
Susanna Agnes Geary
Winthrop Suit
Catherine Geary
Evelyn Geary
Bertha Conwell
Cambridge
Captain Dugan
Whitney
Harvard Medical School
Susie
Mrs
Postpone Presenting Case on Dress Suitcase Tragedy in District Court
District Attorney Sughrue postponed presenting the case to the grand jury while officials seek to fully clarify details of the dress suitcase tragedy. Superintendent Pierce Chief Watts Captain Dugan and Sughrue agreed to defer evidence on the suitcase and related deaths. Extradition of Crawford and Howards awaits Sughrue's action, with affidavits and state seals backing the process.
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Sughrue
Pierce
Watts
Dugan
Crawford and Howards
Douglas
Olin
Crawford names Howard in Susan Geary case tied to higher up policy
Police acknowledge Crawford's confession implicating Howard as the criminal operator in the Susan Geary case. Crawford allegedly misrepresented the attending physician to the principal and kept the excess payments, suggesting further arrests may follow in the suitcase tragedy probe.
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New York
Louis M. Crawford
Howard
Susan Geary
Crawford
Captain Duncan Leads Notable Harbor Search Achievement
Captain W. D. Duncan, long time diver for the Post, directed the successful search for the head of Susan Geary in East Boston. His 25 years in submarine diving and harbor expertise have earned widespread respect along the Boston waterfront, with Sunday's effort marking his greatest public achievement.
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W. D. Duncan
Susan Geary
East
Boston
Post
Captain Duncan
Duncan
Nurse Mary Dean Fleeing South Linked to Found Mutilated Body
Reports tie Mrs Mary Dean alias OBrien alias Gilfeather a Roxbury nurse who oversaw the 68 Winthrop St house to the Susan Geary killing case. Two people who handled her mail in Boston and Portland deny sending letters South while Adelphia Apartments resident Margaret Gaunt explains forwarding two special delivery letters to Dean. Abraham Salaway of Salaway Olson firm denies forwarding mail but acknowledges possible Dean correspondence.
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Mary Dean
O’brien
Gilfeather
Winthrop Street
Roxbury
Susan Geary
Dean
Abraham M. Salaway
Salaway & Olson, Clothiers
Tremont Street
Nathan improves after shock. awaits court summons
Morris Nathan, affianced to Susan Geary the suitcase victim, shows signs of recovery at City Hospital. His brother Mark reports he eats well and sleeps soundly after the nervous shock. Lawyer Siskind handles defense details while Nathan awaits summons to appear in court.
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Morris Nathan
Susan Geary
Mark Nathan
Siskind
Crawford
Howard
Nathan
Post scoop crowns city newsroom on suitcase victim
The Boston Sunday Post wins a major scoop by identifying the suitcase victim ahead of rivals. The achievement marks a historic beat for the paper and leaves competitors in a period of self criticism.
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Brockton
Mass.) Enterprise
Boston Sunday Post
the Post
CLEARING UP THE MYSTERY IN SUITCASE CASE
The Boston Post claims a decisive scoop on the suitcase murder mystery in Biddeford Maine. The Post asserts the victim was a girl who traveled with the Shepherd King company, a detail later corroborated by other papers.
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Boston Post
Post
New England
Shepherd King’’ Company
Bartlett Talks to Friends at Dorchester Rally
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Ward 20 held a large rally in Bloomfield Hall Dorchester last evening to let General Charles W Bartlett address his friends and neighbors in his silk stocking precinct. Joseph W Bartlett presided as speakers included John H H Mc Namee Cambridge Joseph F OConnell Joseph A Dennison John F Cusick Harry J Dixon and John Shea.
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Young Men’s Democratic Club
Ward
Bloomfield Hall
Dorchester
Charles W. Bartlett
Joseph W. Bartlett
John H. H. McNamee
Cambridge
Joseph F. O’connell
Joseph A. Dennison
John F. Cusick
Harry J. Dixon
John Shea
Whitney Wins Brookline Victory Amid Enthusiasm
In Brookline supporters celebrate Henry M. Whitney with J Loring Briggs asserting a decided victory and Curtis claiming Guild tops 4300 votes while Draper wins Brookline by a substantial majority.
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Brookline
Henry M. Whitney
J. Loring Briggs
Democratic Town Committee
John A. Curtin
Republican Town Committee
Guild
Draper
Malden City Returns Preview From Local Campaign Talk
Malden observers report GOP forecasts a 2000 vote edge for Guild with Draper within a few hundred. Democratic voices predict Bartlett under 500 lead for Guild and Whitney close to Draper. Democratic candidate Welsh estimates Bartlett 1600 in Malden and Whitney 200 to 3800 more.
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Malden
H. Ll. Boutelle
Republican City Committee
Guild
Draper
George L. Farrell
Democratic City Committee
Bartlett
Whitney
Michael Welsh
Ward 25 Chooses Whitney and Bartlett in Strong County Vote
John H. Lee, chair of the ward Democratic committee, predicted a large turnout in Ward 25 with strong support for Whitney and high vote totals for Bartlett. He cited Whitney’s local residence and popularity among Republicans and expected heavy overall participation and a close Bartlett Whitney contest at the state level.
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Whitney
John H. Lee
Ward
Democratic Committee
Bartlett
Brighton
Bartlett and
Somerville Gop and Dems Predict Winners in Rallies
Charles V. Blanchard predicts a handsome plurality for Guild and Draper, citing strong rally attendance. John P. Burke expects Bartlett and Whitney to win, noting acquaintances who intend to vote for them.
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Charles V. Blanchard
Somerville
Republican Committee
Guild and Draper
John P. Burke
Democratic Committee
Bartlett and Whitney
Local City Vote Totals Set by Party Chairs
Everett reports figures from both parties for the city election. Republican chair John Harrington lists 8500 total votes with 2300 for Guild and 2100 for Draper while Democratic chair Edward Ford shows 8200 total votes with 1500 for Bartlett and 1700 for Whitney.
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Everett
John C. Harrington
Republican City Committee
Guild
Draper
Edward Ford
Democratic City Committee
Bartlett
Whitney
Fitzgerald predicts Bartlett Whitney win in Massachusetts
The ante election statement by Hon. John F. Fitzgerald claims Bart lett and Whitney will win and Massachusetts is no longer a Republican state. He forecasts Whitney by over 25,000 votes and Bartlett by a smaller but still large majority.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Bartlett
Whitney
Massachusetts
Moran at Chelsea Delivers Cheered Suffolk DA Critique
Fully 1500 men listened as John B. Moran spoke in Granite Hall Chelsea last night. His arraignment of the conduct of the district attorney's office in Suffolk county drew frequent cheers.
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John B. Moran
Granite Hall
Chelsea
Suffolk County
Daley Predicts Whitney Victory By Narrow Margin
Medford on November 6 reports Charles T. Daley a prominent Democrat forecast Guild will win by a small margin while Whitney is seen carrying Medford by about 100 votes.
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Medford
Charles T. Daley
Guild
Whitney
Day Off in 5 for Boston Firemen
Acting Mayor Whelton urged Fire Commissioner Wells to grant Boston firemen one day off in every five days, replacing the current rule of one in eight. The proposal aims to improve rest for firefighters and is under consideration by city officials.
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Whelton
Wells
Boston
Acting Mayor Proposes Fire Department Leave Experiment
The acting Boston mayor recommends one day off in every five for six months starting November 8 1905 for the fire department to test improved efficiency. Fire Commissioner Wells notes vacations end and full force on duty, while political aides claim the move aims to aid Donovan’s bid with 750 firefighters affected.
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Boston
Benjamin W. Wells
Mass
Daniel A. Whelton
Commissioner Wells
Wells
Edward F. Donovan
Fitzgerald
Lomasney
Whelton
Donovan
Quincy
Father Judge Named Pastor at Shelburne Falls
In St Mary’s Church Uxbridge the announcement said Rev Edward L Judge, after six years as assistant to Rev M A O’Sullivan, has been appointed pastor of the Catholic church at Shelburne Falls.
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Uxbridge
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Edward L. Judge
M. A. O'Sullivan
Shelburne Falls
Search for Iola Reed Probes City After Abduction Report
Maine and Boston officers join local authorities in a manhunt for Iola Reed, a 15 year old Sanford girl allegedly abducted October 25. They seek Charles H. Newell and monitor medical offices linked to the case while inspecting houses for clues. No arrests announced as dawn approaches.
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Iola Reed
Sanford, Me
Susan Geary
Maine
Boston
Newell
Sanford
Miss Reed
William Burke
Pierce
Reed
Mother seeks arrest warrant in Iola Reed disappearance
Mrs Leila Reed of West Newfield, believing her 15 year old daughter Iola Reed was abducted, has applied for a warrant for Charles H Nowell a 44 year old insurance agent absent since the girl vanished October 25 in Sanford Me
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Sanford, Me
Iola Reed
Leila Reed
West Newfield
Charles H. Nowell
Boston couple sought on sight by Maine sheriffs
Sheriff Frank H. Preston instructs all Maine sheriffs and city police to arrest the couple on sight in Boston. The girl, small for her age, with short skirts, attends school locally and is popular among friends. Newell, a cousin of Mrs. Reed, has visited the house, and Mrs. Reed, suspecting abduction, obtained a warrant from Trial Justice Hayes of Limerick. Deputy Sheriff Preston orders the couple’s arrest.
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Charles H. Newell
Maine
Reed
Frank H. Preston
George L. Emery
Saco
Pierce
Boston
Newell
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