Jury Foreman Had Shells in Pocket During Sacco Vanzetti Trial
Walter H. Ripley the dead jury foreman in the Sacco and Vanzetti murder trial reportedly carried three 38 caliber cartridges in his pockets. An affidavit from counsel Jeremiah McAnarney asserts the Ripley shells matched five cartridges from Vanzetti used as exhibits, a claim cited as grounds for a new trial.
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Walter. H. Ripley
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Braintree
Vanzetti
Ripley
Jeremiah McAnarney
Judge Thayer weighs new trial based on juror shell evidence
Last Saturday Judge Thayer reserved his decision on a motion for a new trial claiming the verdict was not supported by the evidence. The motion includes testimony about Ripley handling shells from a revolver and affidavits from jurors and Mrs. Ripley detailing the evidence and claims of improper influence.
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Thayer
Mr. McAnarney
Ripley
Vanzetti
McAnarney
James F. MccNamara
McNamara
Malden man sues over alleged alienation of marriage
Fred J. Irving of Malden sues Carroll A. Moody of Quincy for $25,000 in Norfolk County Superior Court at Dedham alleging Moody influenced his wife Matilda M. Irving to leave their home causing material loss and mental anguish. Plaintiff’s counsel is Frank E. B. Drew of Boston.
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Fred J. Irving
Malden
Norfolk County
Dedham
Carroll A. Moody
Quincy
Matilda M. Irving
Frank EB. Drew
Washington Street
Boston
Endowment Drive Planned by Boston University
President L H Marlin announced a fund campaign named the Fiftieth Anniversary Fund to begin among about 0,000 students on November 16 with an alumni appeal later. The goal is 4 500 000 dollars.
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L. H. Marlin
Boston University
General Diaz Visits Newport Promises Rest Before Armistice Day
Italy's war hero General Armando Vittorio Diaz arrived in Newport Rhode Island for a promised visit with Dr. George Cerio. He planned a three day rest with Armistice Day ceremonies in Washington likely after the meet with local Italian societies and city officials.
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Newport
R. I
Italy
Armando Vittorio Diaz
George Certo
Washington
Naval Training Station
Cerio
The
Piave
United States
Republican Landslide in Philadelphia Elections
Philadelphia voters backed the Republican slate in Tuesday's municipal elections by large majorities. Results show gains ranging from 100000 to 150000. Democratic candidate Jessie L. Collett for city treasurer and Katherine Foster for magistrate were defeated.
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Philadelphia
United News
Jessie L. Collett
Katherine Foster
Palmer Wreck Found After Collision Near Fenwick Lightship
The coast guard cutter Manning located the five masted schooner Singleton Palmer wreck off Fenwick Island Lightship after a collision with the steamship Apache on Sunday morning. Cutter Gresham went to assist in towing the wreck to port.
Florence Girls Make Own Shoes Amid Price Surge
In Florence the cost of shoes doubled, spurring local girls to learn cobbling and produce their own footwear rather than endure high prices. The effort showcases resourcefulness and self reliance in facing economic pressures.
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Florence
Italy
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