Boy's Rescuer Drowns Himself in Delirium
In Highlands New Jersey on November 7 Felix Felford, driven by a delusion that he heard a rescued boy's cries, left a sick bed and jumped into Shrewsbury river. He had recently saved a boy from the same river. Earlier he was taken to East Boston relief hospital after drinking cleaning fluid. Police say he had been out of work and despondent. he will live.
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N. J
Shrewsbury
Felix Felford
Paris Street
East Boston
East Boston Relief Hospital
Summer Street
Federal
Cambridge
Harvard Talk Warns U S Not Ready For War
Major-General Leonard Wood told Harvard students that the United States is not prepared for war with an army far smaller than needed and a navy not all powerful. He urged universal compulsory military service and broader military instruction at colleges to build a ready reserve.
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Leonard Wood
United States Army
Harvard
United States
U. S
Union
Wood
Gas death victim identified at North Grove morgue
The lodger found dead in a room at 12 Lynde street West End was identified last night as Thomas A Myers 42 a paperhanger who lived with his sister at 20 Prospect street Comerville He was identified at the North Grove street morgue.
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Lynde Street
West End
North Grove Street
Thomas A. Myers
Prospect Street
Comerville
Dakota Dan Seeks Grand Jury Probe in Russell Identity Case
The East Cambridge hearing on the Russell identity case featured attorney William R. Sharton urging grand jury consideration and accusing the estate’s counsel of unfair tactics in court.
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Russell
East Cambridge
William R. Sharton
Grand Jury
Dakota Dan Pleads Grand Jury Action in Heir Battle
Dan claims to be heir to half the estate and asks the grand jury to act swiftly. District Attorney Higgins refuses to intervene during civil proceedings, noting possible perjury by either Dan. Foreman Taft indicates the matter may await the DA’s office and ends with ongoing cross and redirect testimony days into the hearing.
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Dakota Dan
Daniel Blake Russell
Scharton
Higgins
Dan
Benjamin Taft
Ayer
Dakotan
Scarton
Nason
Mr. Scharton
Historian Litchfield arraigned in whittler case at Navarre
Wilford J. Litchfield a 45 year old historian and genealogical writer was arraigned in the Superior Court before Judge Brown yesterday after a forenoon indictment arising from the death of Frederick N. Whittler. The incident occurred at Litchfield’s apartments in the Hotel Navarre 455 Columbus avenue. Litchfield faces two counts including one serious charge.
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Wilford J. Litchfield
Brown
Frederick N. Whittler
Litchfield
Hotel Navarre
Columbus Avenue
Melrose Area Suffers Three Hours of Electrical Outage
A broken feed wire near Franklin square caused a three hour blackout across Melrose and the Highlands. Electricity was shut off after the cause was found and guarded until the plant could be alerted. Candles and kerosene lamps were used in some stores and restaurants.
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Melrose
Franklin Square
Highlands
Dorchester and South Boston party efforts shape a bid
The speaker credits friends who worked hard for a candidate who soon learned of his run. Dorchester forged a strong new party organization while South Boston lacked one, resulting in largely individual support. The speaker expresses gratitude to the 901 helpers and pride in the vote, regardless of victory.
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Dorchester
Boston
Gold Dust Soap Promises Deep Cleaning and Purity
The ad extols Gold Dust as a vegetable oil soap in powder form that cleans thoroughly, removes germs, and leaves a sanitary film free surface. It claims the product works deeply, without harming fabrics, utensils, or hands, and suggests sanitizing a home as well as cleaning.
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Felford
Alfred Frato
White’s
Wade & Butcher
Norfolk
R. H. White CO. i
Gen. Wood
CF Hovey & Co
Mass
Ave
Cambridge, Mass
Telephone
Boston Store
Fort Hill
Federal Street
Rhodes Bros. CO
Tremont St
Massachusetts Ave
Kirkman
Warren St
Roxbury
Harvard Sq
Brookline
Upton
William C. Russell
Rousseau
William
Marabou
Filene
William Filene’s Sons Co
Outfitters
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
John T. Connor CO
Connor
Brookside
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