Harding Urges Red Cross Campaign Support
President Harding asked Americans to back the annual Red Cross relief drive starting November 11 and running through Thanksgiving. He designated November 13 as Red Cross Sunday and urged churches to emphasize service, stressing the Red Cross as a patriot, humanitarian conduit for veterans and civilians alike.
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Harding
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Nextunday
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United States of America
American Reds
American Red Cross
Escaped Convict Surrenders After 15 Days on Run
Harold N. Pinkham a 31 year old of Beret New Hampshire turned himself in to Boston police after 15 days on the road. City Marshal C A Harvell of Laconia arrived to return him to jail to complete a six month sentence. Pinkham allegedly escaped Belknap County Farm on October 25.
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Harold N. Pinkham
Beret New Hampshire
Boston
C. A. Harvell
Laconia
Pinkham
Belknap
Judge Allows Poker in Clubs Despite Disputed Ban
In Central Court Judge Murray ruled against a citywide ban on card playing while noting some clubs may be targeted differently. He described the Greek game Prefer and heard testimony from police at the Greek American Social Club on Knee landStreet about poker activities and possible nuisances.
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Murray
Central Court
Kneeland Street
City
Dionysius Demoplas
Lagrange Street
Mathew Dailey
Bice
Greece
Boston
Confessed Murder of Clarence T. Miller
Ernest Skinner aged 17 confessed at Windham County Jail in Brooklyn to hacking Clarence T. Miller to death with a hatchet and setting the home on fire to destroy evidence. Skinner pleaded guilty to first degree murder before Justice William F. Woodward in Danielson and faces an insanity defense. Skinner said he burned the house due to hatred of Miller. He gave his first newspaper portrait and claimed no knowledge of the crime.
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Hampton, Conn
Clarence T. Miller
Howard Valley
Windham County
Brooklyn
Ernest Skinner
Young Skinner
William F. Woodward
Danielson
Miller
Skinner
Post
Three Per Cent Increase in Foreign Born Population
The United States foreign born population on January 1, 1920 totaled 13,920,690, up 404,806 or three percent since 1910. Of the total, 6,493,088 were naturalized, 1,223,490 had taken out first papers, and 6,298,605 were aliens. Status of 905,500 was not ascertained.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Silent Suffering in Weymouth Inventor's Family Court Fight
Elizabeth Jordan Scott seeks dower rights after twenty years of quiet hardship tied to inventor J Rupert Scott and his multiple marriages. The case centers on a 1900s separation agreement and contested widow status as her daughter recounts a life shadowed by desertion and secrecy.
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Nyack
Elizabeth Jordan Scott
J. Rupert Scott
Weymouth
Tarrytown
Jake Scott
Summit Hill
Ella Crocker
Mrs. Scott
Balfour Keeps Out of Sight on Jersey City Stop
The British mission leader Arthur James Balfour arrived in Jersey City on a special train and stayed aboard through the night. He planned to reach Washington next morning without stepping off the car or accepting any official welcome. Secret service guards kept the area closed to the public.
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New York
United News
Arthur James Balfour
Washington
Jersey City
Balfour
Pennsylvania
Secret Service
Sharkey and Buff for Title in Madison Square Garden
New York Navy report details a bantamweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. Jack Sharkey faces title holder Johnny Buff in a 15 round decision contest. Buff is described as slight and able to absorb punishment, while Sharkey is a hard hitter with a history of knocking opponents down. The title has changed hands several times in the year, with past bouts involving Herman, Lynch, and Her man in prior months.
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New York
Navy
United News
Jack Sharkey
Sharkey
Johnny Buff
Madison Square Garden
Joe Lynch
Buff
Pete Herman
Herman
Pete
Lynch
Brooklyn
Haviland Invited to Lead New York State Hospital Commission
Governor Miller announced that Dr. C Floyd Haviland superintendent of the State hospital at Middletown Connecticut has been invited to return to New York to head the State Hospital Commission. Dr Charles W Pilgrim recently resigned as chairman.
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Haviland
New York
Albany
N. Y
Miller
C. Floyd Haviland
State Hospital
Middletown
Asthma Cure Promised by Local Druggist Offer
Kansas druggist C Leavengood claims a simple prescription can cure asthma. He offers a 15 day prep trial with a large bottle for readers who write for it, promising a full refund if it does not cure.
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Peopl
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Rosedale
Aneas
Watch what happens next week on roll call
Wayne B. Wheeler of the National Anti Saloon League using a forceful Unitarian Club address at the Hotel Somer dinner warned that medical beer will fail just as beverage beer did if a roll call is taken next Friday. He predicted fewer than 25 senators would vote for the measure.
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Wayne B. Wheeler
National Anti-Saloon League
Unitarian Club
Hotel Somerset
Bay State urged to resist repeal of 18th Amendment
The speaker warned that no future Congress will repeal the 18th Amendment and urged Massachusetts to restore order from start to finish. He declared a choice between law and lawlessness and blamed liquor interests for disloyalty, warning that enemies of the flag include bootleggers and others encouraging unrest.
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Congress
Bay State
Bluebeard Landru’s Weakening Stance in Murder Trial
In Versailles the murder case against Henri Landru proceeds with his flippant attitude fading. Judges and spectators note growing signs of weakness as the 11 charges of murder are heard, while the accused maintains a defiant posture.
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Paris
United News
Bluebeard” Landru
Murde
Versailles
Landru confronts star witness as court scene tightens
In court Landru grows more matter of fact. He interrupts witnesses and challenges Madam Freindmann, sister of one supposed victim, insisting she would be alive to defend him if she could. The witness counters that she would be dead if he were innocent.
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Weymouth
Bordina Codreau
Father
Landru
Madam Mann
Madam Cuchet
Seven Enter The Mayoralty Race In Boston Contest
Seven candidates filed nomination papers for mayor as City Council and school committee slots also attracted hopefuls. Notable entrants include Mrs Grace D Chipman first woman seeking City Council plus multiple named candidates across wards. Official rules confirm women may run for municipal offices under a new act.
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John R. Murphy
Charles
O’connor
Charles S. Baxter
James M. Curley
Joseph C. Pelletier
Daniel W. Lane
John Sweeney
Socialist Labor Party
Ashley Street
Jamaica Plain
Grace D. Chipman
Welles Avenue
Dorchester
Boston
William J. Walsh
Hopedale Street
Brighton
Thomas A. Niland
Byron Street
East
John A. Donoghue
Washington Street
South End
George E. Ferreira
Sharon Street
Henry C. Hess
Lamartine Street
George F. Murphy
Princeton Street
Stephen C. Sullivan
Butler Avenue
John J. Breslin
Ridgeworth Street
Charlestown
Charles L. Carr
Houston Street
West Roxbury
Alfred R. Mitchell
Dudley Street
George F.uilbody
Mather Street
Stephen R. Mealey
Bromley Park
Roxbury
Francis A. Penteney
Stoughton Street
Frances G. Curtis
William G. Hare
Monument Avenue
William J. McCloskey
H -Street
Finance Commission
Board of Alderman
Good Government Association
Chipman
Bankers on Ice This Winter
Bankers and brokers hockey team forms to play an exhibition schedule led by Ralph Hornblower and Russell Codman. The team will not join the US Amateur Hockey Association but may borrow players from the BA A if needed. Recruitment targets include Harvard and other college stars to strengthen the lineup.
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Shoe Trades
St. Alphonsus Association
Bankers and Brokers
Russell Codman
Ralph Hornblower
Harvard
United States Amateur Hockey Association
Codman
George W. Brown
Westminsters
Pere Marquette Council
K. C
Boston
Hornblower
Alex Bright
Bankers
Elevated Train Disaster Halts Service At Dudley Street
Passengers on an Elevated line from Forest Hills to Everett were thrown into panic when the draw bar between the fourth and fifth cars snapped at Dudley Street station. A fiery short circuit followed as women and children fled the cars thinking they would catch fire.
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Forest Hills
Everett
Dudley Street
Train split and short circuit halts rush hour service
During the evening rush a train divided at Dudley Street after the front car reached the station. The second half stopped by auto brakes, gates sparked onto the third rail causing blue flame and smoke but no injuries were reported as passengers shifted to another train.
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Forest Hills
Dudley Street
Washington Street
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