Pelletier Expected to resign as district attorney and seek Boston mayoralty
District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier is anticipated to resign within days and run for Mayor of Boston. While no formal statement has been made, Boston political circles expect the move once he returns from a Knights of Columbus quarterly meeting in New York.
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Robert T. Brady
Joseph C. Pelletier
Boston
Mr. Pelletier
Pelletier
New York
Supreme Directors of the Knights of Columbus
Giants Rally Past Yankees in 13-0 Blowout
National League champions unleash heavy artillery to smash the Yankees with 20 hits. Shawkey Quinn Collins and Rogers hammered for four safe blows apiece as Burns and Snyder contribute four safe blows each.
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Shawkey
Quinn
Collins
Rogers
Burns
Snyder
R. BH
P. A
E. Burns
Bancroft
Frisch
Young
F Kelly
E. Meusel
F Rawlings
Myder
Toney
McNally
Schang
DeVormer
Aeai
Voyagers Drowned Belief Halts Vancouver Cruise
Newport R I Oct 7 A 16 foot open boat named the Vet believed by police to be the craft two Halifax youths Arthur Spray and J H Engle used to start a Vancouver bound cruise was found half submerged in Narragansett Bay near Sakonet light. The boat held old clothing a water jug and oars.
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Newport
R. I
Halifax
Arthur Spray
J. H. Engle
Vancouver
B. C
Narragansett Bay
Sakonet
Halifax youths vanish on voyage from Halifax to Vancouver
It is feared Engle of Halifax and Spragg of St John NB are lost at sea after sailing two months ago in a small boat bound for Vancouver via the Panama Canal. They were briefly in Boston on Sept 28, but no word has come since. The youngsters embarked on what authorities call the longest voyage ever attempted in such a craft.
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Engle
Halifax
Spragg
St. John
N. B
Boston
Vancouver
B. C
Panama Canal
ASKS ENGLAND TO QUIT JAPAN
Reverend William Harmon Van Allen, speaking at the First Church of the Advent, said the Washington administration has privately urged Britain to terminate the Anglo Japanese treaty. He noted the move could influence the upcoming disarmament conference in Washington and affect U S relations with Japan.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
William Harmon van Allen
First Church of the Advent
America
England
Japan
District attorney weighs mayoral bid after trip to New York
Before leaving for New York yesterday, the district attorney stated he must attend a quarterly Knights of Columbus meeting. He will decide on his potential candidacy for Boston mayor upon his return.
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New York
Supreme Directors of the Knights of Columbus
Boston
Captain McCabe killed in Cambridge lumber yard fire
Captain James T. McCabe of the Cambridge fire department died as a four alarm blaze consumed the F D Sterritt Lumber Company yards on Albany Street Cambridgeport. Residents fled as seven horses and several auto trucks burned. The fire threatened the manufacturing district. losses exceed 100000 dollars.
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James T. McCabe
Chemical 1
Cambridge Fire Department
F. D. Sterritt Lumber Company
Albany Street
Cambridgeport
Alexa Stirling Not An American Citizen
Oct 7 report states Alexa Stirling, born in the United States to British parents, is a British subject not an American citizen. Her father Dr. Stirling has never naturalized, and Alexa chose British citizenship upon reaching age. England thus retains the American women’s golf championship since 1916.
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Alexa Stirling
U. S. Deal
N. J
John Bull
Sam
England
Dr. Stirling
Alexa
America
Cecil Leitch
Repeal of Rate Taxes Proposed in Tax Revision Bill
Senate Republicans announced amendments to the tax revision bill aimed at repealing rate taxes on distilled spirits and proposing a $1.80 increase on other items. The changes include dropping taxes on hotel accommodations and were presented publicly in Washington on October 7.
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Washington
Senate
Suspect 14 Year Old In Murder of Jane Lawrence
Madison New Jersey October 7 police focus on a 14 year old boy after the 12 year old victim Jane Lawrence was found strangled with numerous knife wounds in Klaxen woods near her home. A school friend said the youth invited her into the woods yesterday but she refused due to his violent reputation. The boy has not been arrested but is under police surveillance.
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Madison
N. J
Jane Lawrence
Klaxen Woods
Ruth May Be Out Of Game
Babe Ruth suffers a severe abscess on his left arm with a doubtful chance to play tomorrow. The infection followed a bruised elbow from sliding into second and third on Thursday, causing him to withdraw in today’s game. Dr. George D. Stewart will reexamine the arm in the morning as Ruth vows to be at the grounds if cleared.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Chick Fewster
George D. Stewart
War anniversaries and naval losses from early 20th century
Entries note Montenegro declaring war on Turkey and allies in 1913, German forces capturing Doval in 1914, and German subs sinking five ships off Nantucket in 1916. It also recalls the one year anniversary of the international conference opening in Washington.
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Montenegro
Turkey
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Doval
Nantucket
Washington
Old Farmer Predicts Rain and Wind After Warm Morning
Weather note says after a warm unsettled morning rain is likely and cooler windy conditions are expected. Forecaster speaks in plain terms about a change in weather and potential gusty winds throughout the day.
Temperature and time records from Thompson's Spa noted
Historical data shows recorded temperatures and times with averages. It lists yesterday’s average 64 with range 17 24 and compares to last year’s average 57 with range 16 24.
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Thompson's Spa
Rain and Cold Return to Boston and New England
Forecasts show rain and cooler conditions for northern New England on Saturday with fair, colder weather Sunday. southern New England also experiences rain and colder Saturday then fair Sunday. Disturbance from Kansas moves northeast with rain, bringing cooler air across the East. winds shift from southwest to northwest, with gales expected north of Sandy Hook and strong southwest winds along Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Kansas
New York
Atlantic
East Gulf States
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Boy Struck by Auto In Brighton Street Collision
Five year old Frank Burke of 6 Harrie tt street Brighton was hit on Market Street near Washington by an auto truck driven by Harry Lingillo of 22 Lyne Street North End. He was taken to St Elizabeth's Hospital with a fractured skull and multiple cuts and bruises.
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Frank Burke
Harriett Street
Brighton
Market Street
Washington
Harry Lingillo
Lyne Street
North End
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Giants Rally Tops Yankees With Eight-Run Seventh
Barns notches win after Giants erase large deficit. Meusel brothers and Burns pace offense with two-base and three-base hits, while Frisch Burns and E Meusel steal bases. QuinL loses after allowing key hits and late runs in 11 1 3 innings.
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Giants
Rogers
Yankees
R. Meusel
Young
E. Meusel
Burns
Frisch
Pipp
Bancroft
Ward
Quinn
Peckinpaugh
Shawkey
Toney
Barnes
Collins
McNally
Quin
Quigley
Chill
Rigler
Moriarty
Giants Rally Past Yankees In World Series Thriller
At the Polo Grounds on October 7, the Giant crew, crestfallen at first, regrouped and fought back against the exultant Yankees. As clouds gathered over Cogan’s Bluff, the decisive struggle unfolded in a dramatic Worlds Series clash that continued to page 13.
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Polo’ Grounds
Finsly
Coogan
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