British Offensive at Krithia Nullah in Gallipoli
British Fifty-second Division launched a major assault at Krithia Nullah on the Gallipoli front, after mining and artillery work. The attack, tied to General Kitchener’s Dardanelles visit, secured 280 yards of Turkish trenches with minimal British losses as monitors and a cruiser bombarded Turkish batteries during consolidation.
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London
Gallipoli
War Office
Kitchener
Dardanelles
Krithia Nullah
Bankers' College Foundation promotes secure child education
The message urges joining The Bankers' College Foundation claiming it is the best cooperative savings organization. It cites public response and urges starting today with Cosmopolitan Trust Company in Boston offering safe deposits and full particulars by writing if unable to call.
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Bankers’ College Foundation
Burns Wife Faces Rival in Court in Portsmouth
Mrs Marty A Burns, weakened by four days at the life battle, collapsed on jail steps during a photo session but recovered in court. Defense counsel Colonel John H Bartlett announced the plan to present Mary A Burns life story and argued her innocence to the charged crime.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Marty A. Burns
Shaw
Spinney
John H. Bartlett
Mary A. Burns
Court House
Briggs Father Seeks Jail Time For Contempt Charge
Frederick L. Briggs, a Boston undertaker, pleads to serve a three month sentence in place of his son Osborn F. Briggs who faces contempt of court. Judge Fox declines. The case ties to an attempt to approach juror brother Herbert I. Bracy during the Hall vs Briggs undertakers suit.
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Frederick L. Briggs
Boston
Fox
Osborn F. Briggs
Herbert I. Bracy
Hall
Briggs
Rantoul Custody Case Reveals Love Triangle
Mrs Lois Burnett Rantoul admits to a confession about her granddaughter’s marriage plans and a love for Chester Rumrill. Miss Mary O Reilly testified under oath at the East Cambridge Probate Court as Judge McIntire hears Rantoul’s petition for sole custody of two children.
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Lois Burnett Rantoul
Lowell
Edward L. Rantoul
Chester Chapin
Chippie” Rumrill
Harvard
Springfield
Juror panel hears opening in Burns murder trial
The jury of 12 listened as Colonel Bartlett delivered the opening address after the State rested at 4 30 o clock in the murder case against a woman charged with killing her husband Frank Burns.
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Frank Burns
Colonel Bartlett
Young Briggs Pleads for Leniency Over Juror Relative Visit
The 32 year old Briggs pleaded with the court for mercy. He denied any intent to harm and said five children would suffer if he went to jail.
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Young Briggs
Italians Prepare Massive Action at Gorizia
Milan correspondent for the Zurich Gazette says half a million Italian troops are to be engaged in a forthcoming incident at Gorizia. The report places the scale of force at 500,000 as Italy reads to move.
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London
Copenhagen
Reuter
Germany
Bremen
Gorizia
Geneva
Paris
Milan
Zurich
Physicians absolved in Bollinger infant case
An autopsy on baby Bollinger, who died after his mother and the attending physician chose not to prolong life, was conducted by coroner’s physician H G W Reinhardt and city chemist W D McNally. Their findings support prior belief the infant was doomed, vindicating Dr H J Haiselden who allowed the death when an operation could not save the child.
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Chicago
Bollinger
H. G. W. Reinhardt
W. D. McNally
H. J. Haiselden
Confession Reveals Love Affair and Criminal Motive
Mrs. Rantoul confesses to Miss O'Reilly that she cannot live with her husband even in death, claiming such an action would be criminal. She details a devoted relationship with Chippie Rumrill based on kisses daily letters and gifts, and shares unconventional life theories.
Robbery At West Roxbury Home Reels In Jewelry
Jewelry and furs valued at over 1200 dollars were stolen yesterday afternoon from Kenneth W. Faunce home at 20 Kirk Street West Roxbury. The house was ransacked and the maid had left a key in the mailbox enabling entry. No clues so far.
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Kenneth W. Faunce
Kirk Street
West Roxbury
Faunce
Surgeon's Prolonged Inquest Over Defective Infant's Death
The inquest before a jury of physicians was continued until 2 o'clock tomorrow. The autopsy showed the baby paralyzed on the left side from head to foot with missing ear structures on the right and a missing neck, skin growth from cheek to shoulder blade, spine curvature, and spinal hemorrhage. The doctors said these would cause paralysis and likely death without other causes. Mrs. Anna Bollinger learned of her baby's death and reaffirmed her stance on the operation urged by Dr. H. J. Haiselden.
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Anna Bollinger
H. J. Haiselden
Yale Star Plunging Back Prominent in Harvard Game
Mal Scovil of Yale is expected to play a key role in the Harvard Yale clash this Saturday. Coach Johnny Mack hints that a wink and a wise look may signal decisive strategy as the plans unfold.
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Mal Scovil
Yale
Johnny Mack
Cafe Bova
Boston
Arch St
Moore Clears Mahan of Pro-Player Claims
Harvard Athletic Association treasurer Moore released a statement denying claims that Mahan received pay for tutoring work in New London. The note clarifies Mahan was never employed as an athletic coach and did not receive compensation, though he paid his own travel and expenses.
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Harvard Athletic Association
Mahan
White Mountains
Harvard Roxbury
New London
Yale
Wilson
Yale Roxbury
Rescuer dives to save girl from Charles River canoe accident
Miss Susan McLean, visiting her aunt in Everett, was rescued from drowning after her canoe tipped in swift currents near Newton Upper Falls. Dr. Raymond E. Bennison, alone in his canoe nearby, dived in, grabbed the girl, and swam both to shore.
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Susan McLean
Olider R. Conly
Fairmont Street
Everett
Charles River
Newton Upper Falls
Raymond E. Bennison
Bay State Road
Boston
Miss McLean
Dr. Bennison
Maine divorce case tangled by three rival wives
Mrs Eva Pearl Pitchforth of Newburyport claims she married William Ray after his other marriage to Margaret Arsenal in Norway Maine. Ray says he never met Pitchforth or the other women, while Pitchforth seeks a separation for cruel treatment. Authorities plan to investigate the marriage mystery today.
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Eva Pearl Pitchforth
Newburyport
William Ray
Lynn
Maine
Madeline Cowan
Ray
Pitchforth
Miss Arsenal
Salt Lake City Man to Die for Murders in Sunrise Execution
Joseph Hillstrom the I W W poet will be executed at sunrise by five riflemen after Governor Spry refused further delay. A death watch is set and the condemned man chose hanging or shooting, with execution looming from the prison at 6 o'clock. The case drew nationwide attention due to his I W W ties and repeated pleas for clemency.
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Salt Lake City
Joseph Hillstrom
Spry
Wilson
Hillstrom
Celestial Times and Historic Notes for Portland Gloucester Newport
Almanac style entry notes astronomical events and times for Portland Gloucester and Newport including sun set 4 20, moon at 6 44, and moon phase cycle with dates. It also lists anniversaries Jay's treaty 1794 Garfield birth 1831 and Gettysburg cemetery dedication 1863 plus a Lord Roberts burial reference.
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Jay
England
A A. Garfield
Gettysburg
Lord Roberts
St. Paul's
London
Rain Forecast Lines for New England and New York
Forecast calls for rain in Southern New England and Eastern New York on Friday with likely clearing Saturday. Northern New England should see fair and warmer conditions Friday then rain by night and into Saturday.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Yesterday's Temperature at Thompson's Spa
Average temperature yesterday recorded as 89.8 degrees. The data shows multiple illegible figures and times, with notes indicating morning and afternoon readings and a comparison to the previous year.
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Thompson's Spa
Misectese
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