Mystery Vanishing of Two Local Girls Evokes Alarm
In North Andover on October 6 1910 Florence Shaw aged 17 and Lillian Crowther aged 16 disappeared after being seen in Lawrence. Their father left Florence on Essex Street for another purchase and expected her to follow. Sightings in Lynn were reported but unconfirmed. Parents remain anxious and puzzled by the girls actions.
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Florence Shaw
Lillian Crowther
North Andover
Lawrence
Chase
Essex Street
Lynn
Duke of Cornwall and York Arrives for Lake Manitoba Shoot
The royal train bringing the Duke of Cornwall and York to Manitoba arrived in Poplar Point with Lord Minto and Senator Kirchhoffer meeting. A shooting party including Prince Alexander of Teck and Sir Charles Cust proceeded to the Lake Manitoba lodge, with canoes sent to convey them. Ducks are plentiful and a fine outing is anticipated.
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Poplar Point
Man
Duke of Cornwall
York
Senator Kirchhoffer
Lord Minto
Canada
Lake Manitoba
Duke
Prince Alexander of
Prince Alexander of Teck, Lord Crichton, Commander Godfrey Fossett
Charles Cust
Major Maude
Duke of York
John Atkinson
Shooting Lodge
Tempers Fall Injures Dozen At St Peter s Church
A temporary partition inside the outer wall at St Peter’s Catholic Church caused timber and bricks to crash inward during renovations in Penn Oct 6 injuring about a dozen worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Automobiles and War Mobility Across Nations
Washington dispatch describes French consular notes on Vincennes mobilization rules, German staff use of cars and ambulances, Austrian Hungarian and Italian auto mobilization efforts, British prize offers for self propelled vehicles, and innovations in battery charging to extend electric car range.
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Washington
United States
Thonwell Haynes
Rouen
France
Vincennes
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Italy
England
Mormon Conference Ends in London Mission Services
The semi annual conference of Mormon missionaries in London closed after three crowded services at Finsbury Town Hall. G Q Morris presided and apostles Lyman Eckersley and Emmett spoke, with other Mormon leaders from the United States attending. Lyman praised the mission’s work in London as a success.
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London
Finsbury Town Hall
G. Q. Morris
Messrs
Lyman
Eckersley
Emmett
United States
Mr. Lyman
More Arrests in Ward 2 Fraud Case Highlighted
Reports say police will file new charges after uncovering fraudulent Ward 21 caucus voting. Investigators name several suspected illegal voters and hint at larger political figures involved. Evidence points to an organized effort, with some suspects already vanishing from town. The cases may go to grand jury rather than police court.
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Ward 21
Reese
Judge Bolster
Horace G. Allen
Superior Court
Higgins's Body to Be Brought Home for Burial
Congressman 8S. W. McCall received a War Department notice that Richard Higgins of the Fifteenth United States Infantry, died June 4 in Tobacco, Philippines, will be shipped to Boston for burial due to his Irish-born parents. Higgins served in China and the Philippines after a Marine Corps period, and his family, alerted by relatives in Boston, awaits his return.
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W. McCall
War Department
Richard Higgins
Fifteenth United Tes Infantry
Department
Boston
Philippines
Digging
Tobacco
Philippine Islands
Mageela
County Cork
Ireland
Massachusetts Regiment
United States Marine Corps
Cochrane
America
Regular Army
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
China
Congressman McCall
United States
Sol
Rth
King Edward and Queen Alexandra Attend Church in Cradhie
Despite stormy weather and the king's indisposition last week, King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended divine services today at Cradhie Church in Aberdeen. The king appeared to be in good health.
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Aberdeen
Edward
Alexandra
Cradhie Church
Sheriff North acquitted in North Alabama lynching case
Ashville Alabama October 6 Sheriff John T North charged with the murder of John T Blankenship was acquitted last night after a mob attempt to lynch an assailant was stopped by state militia protection.
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Ashville
Ala
John T. North
John T. Blankenship
Unprecedented Clothing Sale at The 20th Century Dept Stores
Boston shoppers rush to The 20th Century Dept Stores at 43 45 Hanover St for a midnight sale. Two carloads of suits and overcoats arrive with prices as low as 33 cents on the dollar, including woollen suits and worsted sets discounted well below their values. Car fare paid for out of town buyers.
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Hanover St
Dept
New York City
Boston
20Th Century Pt
Washington Street
Harris, Stein & CO
Broadway
New York
Devonshire for Premier as King Seeks New Government
London reports the Duke of Devonshire may become premier with King Edward seeking leadership at the coronation. The plan allegedly shifts Lansdowne to Devonshire’s post, Curzon to Lansdowne’s foreign affairs role, while the Devonshire Duchess pushes for her husband to lead.
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London
Duke of Devonshire
Edward
Salisbury
Marquis of Lansdowne
Duchess of Devonshire
Nusbrand
Lord Salisbury
Marquis of Salisbury
Duke of Devorshire
Devonshire
Lord Curzon of
Kealeston
Weet Gene
India
Lansdowne
Curzon of
Kedleston
England
Oreizn
Reszke Seeks Breval Release For Wagner Tour
Paris impresarios urge Mr Grau to free Mlle Lucienne Breval from her American contract. Grau counters Breval will not arrive until January, delaying nearly the rest of the season. Reszke presses for the Walkure Brunnhilde role. Grau declines.
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New York
Paris
M. Jean de Reszke
Maurice Grau
Mlle. Lucienne Breval
America
M. Gailhard
Mr. Grau
M. Gallhard
Mile
Breval
Mlle
Lucienne Breval
Jean de Reszke
Warning of Samar Plot in Philippine Crisis
Manila report details Major Morris Foote’s visit to Balangiga after the Samar disaster. Captain Connell allegedly warned and reinforced defenses amid rumors of a broader plot attacking garrisons at Balangiga and Basey. Disaffection surfaces in Batangas and Manila as military officers urge vigilance while a habeas corpus case challenges deportation of Oakley Brooks.
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Manila
Morris C. Foote
Ninth
United States Infantry
Samar
Balangiga
Company C
Connell
Major Foote
Foote
Basey
Pacificos
Batangiga
Baulan
Caloocan
Batangas
Oakley Brooks
Supreme Court
Federal Court
Congress
Philippine Commission
Shafroth Reports on Philippines and China Policy
Congressman John F. Shafroth returning from Asia says peace is largely restored in the Philippines with ongoing insurrection only in Samar. He questions keeping the islands, cites high costs, and notes riches without near-term benefits. He predicts China trade growth and discusses exclusion act and silver mint reopening in Manila.
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Denver
Col
John F. Shafroth
China
Philippines
Samar
United States
Jssors
Shafroth
Congress
Manila
New Trials Granted in Goebel Case at Georgetown
The Court of Appeals orders new trials for Caleb Powers and James Howard with Powers moved to the Georgetown jail. Powers, sentenced to life for accessory in the Goebel murder, and Howard, later convicted and to be hanged, face trials next Tuesday with new evidence and over 60 witnesses anticipated.
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Georgetown
Court of Appeals
Caleb Powers
James Howard
Powers
Frankfort
William Goebel
Howard
Jerry Morton
Lexington
James C. Sims
Bowling Green
R. C. Kinkaid
Louisville
John W. Douglas
Owenton
J. B. Finnell
Franklin
Brooklyn Bridge Declared Safe by Expert Panel
District Attorney Philbin released the expert report confirming the Brooklyn bridge is safe after a detailed examination. The public finding emphasizes structural integrity and roadway safety for commuters.
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New York
Philbin
Brooklyn Bridge
Coal wharf accident injures Henry Carbone at city coal yard
Henry Carbone aged 38 of 94 Village street was struck by a coal bucket at the Metropolitan Coal Company wharf yesterday forenoon. He sustained a leg injury and was transported to City Hospital for treatment.
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Henry Carbone
Village Street
Metropolitan Coal Company
American hostess Miss Stickney captivates Khedive of Egypt
Miss Alice Stickney of St Augustine, 20, served as hostess at Cairo last winter for the American legation. Ward of Judge Long, she impressed Abbas Hilmi by his choice to lead her to the banquet hall at a royal ball. She returns soon to roam, per reports.
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Alice Stickney
Egypt
Cairo
Philadelphia
St. Augustine
Abbas Hilmi
Miss Stickney
Khedive
Sunday liquor raids target West Roxbury speak-easies
Police extend liquor crackdown to West Roxbury with three raids by Station 13. John Hillen, 87, of 121 Brookside Ave, arrested for selling liquor last week, then found with 29 gallons lager and three gallons whiskey. Delia Flavin, 127 Lamartine St, found with six bottles ale four gallons whiskey and same lager. James Smith’s house yielded 5 gallons lager 12 gallons ale and 13 gallons whiskey. Similar actions reported in Division 3 at 71 Pitts St Margaret Carroll and Mt Zirgo 8 Brighton weet locations.
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West Roxbury
John Hillen
Brookside Avenue
Delia Flavin
Lamartine Street
James Smith
Margaret Carroll
Pitts Street
Mt Zirgo
Brighton
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Sawyer, Claflin & CO
Pioneer
Washington St
Walker St
New England
Brockton
Hunting Lodge
Manitoba Woods
Lit Een
Higgins
McCall
Mile. Breval
Congressman Shafroth
Goebel
Hart
Aos Snco ml
Eclipse Pants Co
School St
Clocia
Harris, Stein Co
Winterswell
Jour Teilors
Harris Stein
Szecis
Cale
Miss Stickney Belle
Egypt's Court
Edward Goff
Dorchester Avenue
Washburn Credit Clothier
Washington Sts
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