Robbers Fire On Laborers Wounding One at Rail Project
In Great Barrington on November 15 bandits fired from a woods area at workers on the South Egremont railroad extension. Laborer Vero Martanelli was seriously wounded while others narrowly escaped bullets. State Detective Bligh leads the pursuit as the robbers reportedly dig up loot and resume firing.
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Great Barrington
South Egremont
Vero Martanelli
R. J. Hein
William McCormack
Nelson G. Tillman
Daniel Burgess
Martanelli
Hein
Thomas E. Bligh
Barrymore Romance Is At An End
New Orleans report says Russell G Colt and his wife Ethel Barrymore may have agreed to disagree while she performs at a local theatre. Colt injured his hand in a taxicab incident and may be under his father the millionaire's influence. Spokesmen deny a split but theater circles expect a development before week’s end.
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New Orleans
Russell G. Colt
Ethel Barrymore
Young Colt
Colt
O'Meara Initiates City Crusade Against Sidewalk Spitters
Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara issues a general order to arrest and prosecute sidewalk spitters starting Thursday. The harbor squad is exempt, with 15 land divisions targeted for a staged crackdown including at least one case Thursday, two Friday, and three Saturday, selecting adults who can pay fines.
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Stephen O’meara
General order directs police to enforce law impartially
A municipal instruction echoes leniency for women minors the poor and the ignorant while stressing equal treatment of all arrestees. It cites public confusion over spitting on sidewalks versus dangerous crime and details a policy backed by the Boston Consumptives' Hospital chair and Mayor Fitzgerald.
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Boston Consumptives’ Hospital
Fitzgerald
Desperado Shoots Up a Saloon in Worcester
An unidentified man opened fire at Joseph Oliver’s saloon on 62 Lafayette Street injuring Oliver in the mouth and shattering glass. He fired at least five shots and fled as about 15 patrons watched in shock. No robbery attempt occurred. The motive remains unknown.
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Worcester
Joseph Oliver
Lafayette Street
Saloon Shootout Leaves Proprietor Wounded in City
After a daring escape by a man who fired at a saloon crowd and shattered glass, Oliver was shot in the mouth and rushed to City Hospital in serious condition. Police reported no clues as to the shooter despite the alarm in the district.
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Oliver
Beef and Pork Prices Decline in Chicago Market
Chicago reports indicate beef prices have fallen four to five cents per pound over the past week while pork dropped about three cents from 18 to 20 cents. Wholesale dealers anticipate further declines in mutton veal and other packer products in the coming days.
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Chicago
Beef and pork prices fall as markets ease
Frank A. Froehling notes a steady decline in first grade beef prices over about a week with prime beef four to five cents lower than last week and best pork two to three cents lower. Cattle bulk prices drop 50 to 75 cents since October, hogs down from 9.65 to 7.82 per hundred.
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Frank A. Froehling
Boston Restaurants Cut Meat Prices as Market Drops
The largest Boston restaurant chain reduced meat prices by five cents on most orders following a national overstock. Lower wholesale meat costs in Chicago and improved crop supplies push prices down across beef lamb veal pork fowl ham bacon and staples. Sugar hits five cents a pound while some stores offer four and a half cents. Continued on Page 16 First Column.
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Boston
Chicago
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall Market
Canal 10 Be Ready in 1913
Panama City nov 15 the canal will be completed dec 1 1913 aid to president taft came during his inspection of gatun dam he spent hours there official opening remains jan 1 1915 goethals says one year to train tenders and run machinery ships may use the canal at their own risk no extra funding requested despite rumors of 100 million dollars to congress the canal will be finished within the 375 million authorized
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Panama
Panama Canal
Taft
Gatun
Goethals
Congress
Democrats Will Elect Next Montana Senator
Official counts in close counties confirm Democratic control of the next Montana legislative assembly, which will elect a successor to United States Senator Thomas H. Carter, Republican.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Legislative Assembly
United States
Thomas H. Carter
Best Service to California Tip Lineage Route Ad
Advertisement notes a standard or tourist service to California, personally conducted from Washington via the Washington Sunset route. Mentions berth prices at 9 dollars and lists 170 and 228 Washington Street as locations.
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Washington
Washington Street
Foss spent 37000 to win governorship, sworn filing shows
Eugene N. Foss reported spending 37000 dollars to wage his successful campaign for governor in a sworn statement filed with the Secretary of State and the Boston city clerk.
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Eugene N. Foss
Secretary of State
Boston
Joseph Walker
House of Representatives
Republican State Committee
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Republican Town Committee
Brookline
Republican Club
Republican City Committee
Seavey
Suffolk County
Democratic
Chelsea
Winthrop
Democratic Town Committee
Revere
Andrew J. Peters
Democratic City Committee
Frank S. Deland
Campaign expense reports filed for Massachusetts races
Governor elect Foss spent 520000 more than Draper claimed and led Boston city filings with 5200000. James J Storrow reported 103000 for mayoral bid. Other candidates disclosed payments split among state and city committees, with several missing filings flagged under the corrupt practices act.
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Foss
Draper
Boston
James J. Storrow
Democratic State Committee
Democratic City Committee of
John A. Nichols
Prohibition
Temperance
John A.kelcher
M. J. Bowen
Generally Fair Weather Over New England Forecast
Navy forecast notes generally fair weather for New England on Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Winds will be brisk west to northwest along the coast and moderate on the middle Atlantic coast. Steamers bound for European ports Wednesday can expect brisk westerly winds and fair conditions to the Grand Banks.
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Boston
Washington
Navy
New England
Middle Atlantic
Grand Banks
Harvard and Yale Scrimmage Amid Star Attendance
Harvard receives a warm welcome from undergraduates while Yale performs strongly against freshmen in a campus scrimmage. Carlisle Indians visit to face an All Star squad at Stadium tameel as football rule changes loom for next season. Lake denies trade rumors with Perper Inglis. High eleven reports injuries in today’s game. McCoy Bethany’s captain collapses after Munk’s death. Barry defeats Stuart at Armory.
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Harvard
Yale
Carlisle Indians
Lake
Perper Inglis
McCoy
Bethany
Munk
Barry
Stuart
Armory
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Polly
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Boston Post
O’meara
Pierce Co
Desperado
Pfa
Big Boston
Storrow
Walker
A. M
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