Burglar Fatally Wounds Pittsburgh Businessman in Home
Henry Firth Smith, 25, son of wealthy local magnate Joseph Smith, was shot twice in his father’s East End residence during a burglary. A fierce struggle left the dining room and kitchen in disarray, with five more bullets found, three revolver cartridges spent, and hundreds of dollars worth of silver stolen. Police seek clues as city faces rising crime and requests for more officers.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Henry Firth Smith
Joseph Smith
James A. McMillen
Young Smith
Smith
Panic in a Theatre in Evansville
A blaze from a moving picture machine at the Franklin Street Theatre caused a panic last night. A hot carbon dropped into celluloid, flames reached the ceiling and curtains, and the audience rushed exits. Two people were seriously injured and many women and children bruised. Miss Susan De Forest was the most seriously hurt. Vernon Gammel, the operator, was burned and hospitalized. others suffered minor injuries. Firemen and police quieted the crowd. seats were demolished, but monetary damage remained small.
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Evansville
Ind
Franklin Street Theatre
Susan de Forest
Vernon Gammel
O'Hare Campaign Speeches Across South Boston
J Frank O'Hare, backed by wage earners, campaigned Sunday in Ward 14 Ward 18 and at clubs including Seabrooke Associates Henry T Outing Tudor Associates and the William E Russell Club. He urged city ownership of lighting plants and expressed confidence in election if nominated by Democrats.
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Boston
J. Frank O’hare
Coogan
O’hare
Democrats
South Boston
Fire Endangers Roxbury Families Under Five Story Brick
A fire at a five story Roxbury building on Tremont street shortly after 3 am endangers residents including Mrs. Cain of 795 Tremont. Patrolman Boutlier alarms the Smith and Doherty families and rescues Mrs. Cain from the upper floor, saving her life as flames threaten the building.
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Cain
Tremont Street
Roxbury
Anna McDonald
Boutlier
Station 10
Smith
Doherty
IT'S THE FOOD Wonders of Grape Nuts aid digestion and nerves
A man credits Grape Nuts with ending chronic dyspepsia and nervous distress after weeks of heavy meals and coffee. He reports weight gain, better appetite, no heaviness after eating, and restored well being, noting that he avoided coffee for five weeks and improved further. Postum Co. cites Battle Creek Michigan as the maker. Read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Eek
Wellville
Democrats to Gather at Quincy House November 14
A New England League banquet brings together prominent Democrats including District Attorney Moran Governor elect Higgins Thayer Smalley Hughes Norris and leaders Troup and Williams arranging the event. A presidential endorsement may arise from the gathering as it seeds club formation across New England to promote Democratic principles.
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Quincey House
New England League
New England
John BB. Moran
Higgins
Rhode Island
Charles If, Thayer
Connecticut
B. B. Smalley
Vermont
George E. Hughes
Maine
True F. Norris
New Hampshire
Alex Troup
New Haven
Conn
George Fred Williams
Bryan
Hearst
Mayoral candidate hints stir local Democrats' plans
The Good Government Association may field a mayoral candidate next year, prompting Democrats to consider hustling yet remain cautious. George R. Nutter of the Goo Goos signals representation, while Mayor Fitzgerald awaits comment after returning from New York. Officials defend sewerage reports as accurate and not a public information bureau.
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Good Government Association
George R. Nutter
Missouri
Fitzgerald
Nutter
New York
Bureau of Public Information
Becket and Willard Rival Rallies In Chelsea
Two political rallies in Chelsea featured Beck and Willard supporters. Sen Beck denied paying ex Ald Bartlett to quit and cited A F L exoneration on labor stance. Bartlett said no payment was made and he refused offers to stay in the race. Ald Cook accused Bartlett of GOP ties and of being paid to withdraw.
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Beck
Cook
Elm Street
Bartlett
A. F. of L
Organized Labor
Chelsea
New York Central
Willard
Alderman Cook
Governor Guild
Mrs Duff Seeks School Board Return in City Primary
Julia E. Duff announces her candidacy for the school committee amid a vacancy from David A. Ellis term end. Ellis seeks renomination, Igatius McDonough also runs from Ward 19. Duff may pursue Democratic nomination or run independently if not nominated.
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Julia E. Duff
David A. Ellis
Ellis
D. L. V. Club
Duff
Ignatius McDonough
Ward 19
Old School Board
Doyle Improves. Superintendent Doyle to Leave Hospital Soon
Dr. Metcalf reported Superintendent of Streets Doyle is improving after injuries from last Wednesday's runaway. An X ray on Saturday showed good progress in the injured shoulder and indicates a early discharge within a few days.
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Metcalf
Doyle
Mt Vesuvius quiets as Naples clears smoke
Naples reports substantial drop in smoke from Mt Vesuvius on November 11. East wind continues, small detonations heard but locals reassured. Residents return to villages with religious processions and thanks at churches. Ash fall reaches Avellino about 80 miles away. Prof Matteucci affirms no new eruption signs.
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Naples
Mt. Vesuvius
Madonna
Vesuvius
Avellino
Firebugs Cause Terror in Dorchester
A sequence of arson fires struck Dorchester starting midnight with a blaze in Snow Bros store area. Firemen contained multiple fires at 5 Edson Street and in the Dunn Burns residence, then the Duffy cellar, prompting police to investigate incendiary activity. Residents patrolled the district overnight as police continued the inquiry.
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Snow Bros
Edson Street
Messrs. Dunn and Burns
Duffy
Arnold
O'Neill
Brilliant East Boston Ball Promises Social Splendor
In Lyceum Hall East Boston Fitton Council 84 Knights of Columbus hosts its first grand ball since Excelsior and Orient councils consolidated. Mayor John F Fitzgerald and State Deputy Daniel Buckley of North Easton attend as decor and catering highlight a social highlight in Noddle Island. Grand Knight Joseph F McCarthy and officers lead the event.
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East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Fitton Council
Knights of Columbus
Excelsior and Orient Councils
John F. Fitzgerald
Daniel Buckley
North Easton
Noddle Island
Joseph F. McCarthy
Lawrence L. Riley
Daniel W. Gallagher
Joseph Hoey
Frederick Magrath
John Brant
James H. Halligan
Hatpin Mystery Stab Fatality Shocks Scranton Area
Thomas Dougherty a young man from Junmore near Scranton died at the State Hospital after a hatpin stabbing overnight. He gave no statement on the assailant, hinting a girl was involved, and post mortem showed a fine instrument entering his heart. The case remains unsolved with unclear evening whereabouts.
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Scranton
Penn
Thomas Dougherty
Junmore
Dougherty
King Leopold Grills Pain Avoids Wiesbaden Debate
King Leopold of Belgium suffers lumbago and will not travel to Wiesbaden despite doctors advice. He remains in Brussels and plans to stay as Parliament nears reopening where Congo independent State debate looms.
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Brussels
Leopold
Wiesbaden
Congo Independent State
Believed oysters trigger typhoid at Wesleyan
In Middletown Conn on November 11 a sixth typhoid case is reported at Wesleyan University. Student John C Day, catcher from Paterson New Jersey, was sent home after illness. Officials link the outbreak to students eating raw oysters and say the spread appeared halted by last Friday.
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Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan University
John C. Day
Paterson
N. J
Wesleyan
Riga Young Men and Women Elect Officers
The Riga Young Men and Women Association in the South End elected its officers at 724 Washington Street. Philip Robinson was named president with Joseph Shuman and Samuel Sapiro as vice presidents, Jacob Finklestein as recording secretary, Annie Herson as financial secretary, Harry Zimmerman as treasurer, Ada Bloomberg Annie Cushner and Anna Freedman as trustees, and Paul Lermann as outside guard.
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Riga Young Men and Women Association
South End
Washington Street
Philip Robinsh
Joseph Shuman
Samuel Sapiro
Jacob Finklestein
Annie Herson
Harry Zimmerman
Ada Bloomberg
Annie Cushner
Anna Freedman
Paul Lermann
Glynn Alderman Rally At Dano Outing Club
A rally in support of Thomas H. Glynn for Alderman was held at the Dano Outing Club rooms on Preble Street yesterday afternoon. Speakers included the candidate, Representative Michael Collins of Ward 16, and Richard H. Foley, former Representative from Ward 16.
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Thomas H. Glynn
Dano
Labor notes on wage rise and union activities in Boston
A city committee from the Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department unions urged the finance committee to raise city worker wages from two to two twenty five dollars a day. The Boston Building Trades Council denounced Boston Central Labor Union tactics. Readville shop workers may unify under one lodge with Bay State Lodge, uniting about 1400 men. District Assembly 30 endorsed Michael O Meara for Common Council and David X Coughlan for School Board. Delegates and alternates elected for the international convention in New York. Coal Handlers gave to striking carmen. Italian Shoe Shiners to organize. Longshoremen Provident Union and other locals paid sick benefits and organized events. Bartenders donated to hospital and car workers funds.
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Sanitary and
A. F. of L
Boston Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
Boston Building Trades Council
Cambridge
Bay State Lodge
Readville
District Assembly
K. of
New York
Allston
Boston
Italian Labor Hall
North Street
Boston Longshoremen’s Provident Union
Boston & Maine Freight Handlers’ Assembly
K. of L
Woman Seeks Help for Severe Female Trouble Letter
Two letters from Mrs. Mary Dimmick of Washington D C discuss severe abdominal pain and potential surgery. After following advice and using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports complete recovery and urges others to seek guidance and consider the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinksham
Lydia Ki. Pinkham
Mary Dimmick
59Th
E. Capitol Streets
Washington, D. C
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bigamy charge swirls around Lawrence in Norwood case
The report of Lawrence’s second marriage to Edith Spear in New York sparks pursuit by lawyers. He allegedly neglected one wife in Norwood and fled to Canada, later amassing wealth in New Orleans and New York while families faced upheaval. Authorities and relatives press for answers as the case unfolds.
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Warren
Lawrence
Norwood
Mass
Canada
Miss Payne
Edith Spear
Main Street
Walpole
Spear
Horace A. Spear, Jr
Day Street
S. A. Comey
Old Rope
Commercial Street
Boston
Comey
Milk Street
Stearns Cushing
Norwood Press
Saunders Road
Main and
Maple Streets
New Orleans
New York
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Mrs. Duff
Dorchester
John Duffy
Duffy Apartments
Joseph F. M'Carthy
K. of C
Riga
Glynn
LABOR
Dr. Greene
Temple P
Boston, Mass
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Mrs. Pinkham
Otto Zabriskie
Jalpore
Pawers and Helpers’ Union
Antonio Rufo
Antonio Cellucel
Dominico Cucchi
Destino Antonelli
Antonio Leane
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