Ruth Butler charged in chloroform death of infant sister
In Charlotte Michigan on November 16 a 4 year old Ruth Butler is linked to a second fatal incident involving a baby sister. Authorities say the child previously pushed a baby sister from a bed causing strangulation. This morning a 15 day old infant died from chloroform administered by Ruth learned from watching their mother use the drug to ease toothache.
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Charlotte, Mich
Ruth Butler
Ruth
Couple Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Studley Royal
North Scituate Nov 16 Mr and Mrs William Dorr marked their 20th wedding anniversary at home 8 Studley Royal A reception followed with assistance from their son Stanley and daughters Florence and Elsie.
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North Scituathah
William Dorr
Studley Royal
Hyomei Inhaler A Pocket Aid To Cure Catarrh
The Hyomei inhaler is a small hard rubber device that carries antiseptic solution in gauze. Pour a few drops into the gauze and breathe to attack catarrh bronchitis croup coughs and colds. Made from Australian eucalyptus with antiseptics the remedy is claimed to cure or money back. Complete outfit with inhaler sells for $1.00 and mail orders come from Booths Hyomei Co Buffalo NY.
Closing Arguments Energize Massachusetts Trial in Mullins Case
The Middlesex district attorney and defense lawyers delivered lengthy closing arguments in the Mullins murder trial at East Cambridge Superior Court. Jurors were asked to decide whether to deliberate tonight or tomorrow as Judge Fox prepared to charge them. Observers included police officials and Mrs Delorey who testified about events on her farm, while challengers questioned whether the evidence proves beyond a reasonable doubt that Annie Mullins was murdered.
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Mullins
Middlesex
Higgins
Fox
Foreman Clark
Jabez Fox
East Cambridge
Elizabeth K. Delorey
West Billerica
Urquhart
Hooley
Arlington
Gordon
Canney
Cambridge
Byrnes
Delorey
McDermott
Mantir
Elizabeth Delorey
Lowell
Peter
Mr. Winslow
James
Jim
Billerica
Annie Mullins
Trial Speaker Cards Peter Delorey in Murder Case
A heated courtroom scene unfolds as the district attorney delivers a forceful closing argument in the Annie Mullins murder case. He labels Peter Delorey the chief liar and Mantir a key suspect while urging jurors to accept the two men’s guilt beyond doubt.
Huge Crowds View Marvels at First Electrical Exposition
Thousands flocked to Mechanics Building for the city’s inaugural Electrical Exposition. Crowds lined Huntington Avenue as doors opened, with 200 booths featuring electric dairy milking, electricity powered chickens, the electric press and high frequency demos. Exhibits from D Whiting & Sons and a New York subway system model drew wide attention.
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J. W. Campbell
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Chester I. Campbell
D. Whiting & Sons
Ovington
Boston Elevated Railroad
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Lords Move To Reject Budget Sparks London Debate
Nov 16 London report says Lord Lansdowne gives notice to reject budget and 200 peers expected to back him while government loyalists total about 40 in the Lords. Asquith faces possible condemnation in Commons and Cabinet weighs next steps amid financial strains. Churchill leads Liberal manifesto push. Balfour set to outline Unionist election program in Manchester.
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House of Lords
Asquith
Cabinet Council
House of Commons
Balfour
Manchester
Winston Spencer Churchill
Rescue Two From Harbor in Daring Drownings
Two Somerville men were rescued from near drowning last night. Arthur Whidden, 36, jumped from the Congress street bridge into South Bay and was saved by drawtenders who brought him to the draw pier engine room and later to the city prison after his remarks about ending his life. Edward C. Brown was saved from a similar fate on the north side of Commercial wharf by Patrolman Kenneally of the Hanover street station.
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Congress Street
Commercial Wharf
Arthur Whidden
West Somerville
South Bay
City
Edward C. Brown
Kenneally
Hanover Street
High Officials Laud State Economy at Boston Dinner
Boston Merchants Club hosted state leaders including Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham Secretary of State Olin Treasurer Stevens Attorney-General Malone and Auditor Turner at the Algonquin Club. Speakers praised fiscal restraint and the veteran soldier theme highlighted by Olin.
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Boston Merchants’ Club
Algonquin Club
J. J. Myers
Louis A. Frothingham
William M. Olin
Elmer A. Stevens
Malone
Henry M. Turner
Frothingham
Boston
Draper
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Turner
Olin
Epinioh
Union Thanksgiving Services Planned at Temple Israel
Thanksgiving day services will be held at Temple Israel led by Rabbi Fleischer with an address by Rev. Thomas Van Ness of Second Church in Boston. The event brings together congregants from multiple faiths for a morning service.
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Union
Temple Israel
Fleischer
Thomas van Ness
Second
Boston
Steel cases near close with Sughrue testimony
The government nears completion of the steel cases as former District Attorney M J Sughrue a key Finance Commission witness is examined about defendants conduct. Judge Wait to admit Finance Commission transcript for Pennycuick White and others as original notes unavailable.
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M. J. Sughrue
Finance Commission
Wait
C. P. Pennycuick
I. E., White
B. Kk
Gorham
Weariness not ground for divorce says judge
Amy F. Goodman an artist from New York City was denied divorce from Henry V. Goodman musician formerly of New York now in France by Judge Fuller in Wilkes Barre. The judge ruled that mere tiredness of marriage and desire for a new experiment is not sufficient grounds for a decree.
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Wlikesbarre
Penn
Amy F. Goodman
New York City
Henry V. Goodman
New York
France
Fuller
Francis Thome Composer Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Francis Thome the composer today November 16. He was born October 18 1850 in Paris and made notable contributions to classical music.
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Francis Thome
Paris
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Digestive Relief
An article explains intestinal indigestion or amylaceous dyspepsia caused by poor starch digestion. It warns against harsh remedies and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing diastase and calcium carbonate to digest starches and ease diarrhoea. Buy for 50 cents. request a free sample by mailing name and address to I. A. Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
I. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
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