Woman of Mystery Death by Own Action in Hotel Room
In New York on October 11, Mrs. H. H. Gilchrist, an elderly hotel guest, was found dead in a night robe with a gas tube beside her. A maid and watchman reported a gas smell. coroner Holzhauser ordered the body moved to Stowe's undertaking establishment.
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New York
Grand Union Hotel
H. H. Gilchrist
Jordan
Gilchrist
Holzhauser
Stowe’s Undertaking Establishment
West Fifty-first Street
Giants Fall as Boston Stars Shine in TWirling Victory
Boston stars dazzle in a 3 to 1 victory over the Giants behind superb fielding from Wagner and timely hitting by Gardner. Mathewson or Marquard listed for today against Collins as crowds reach 36,502.
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Giants
Boston
Wagner
Gardner
Mathewson
Marquard
Collins
Mystery surrounds the deceased Mrs Gilchrist in Boston
Word of a Boston woman's death reached ex Mayor Elwin Upton Curtis and agents soon claimed the body for Mrs Curtis at 131 Bay State road. Family denied knowing her identity as detectives note anonymous origins, letters to meet Oscar Wilde in 1882, and a card bearing Frank A Munsey's address. Trunkfuls of antique dresses and mining shares suggest a once notable woman with unclear provenance.
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Elwin Upton Curtis
Boston
Fifth Avenue
Addess‘es
Michael O'Sullivan
West One Hundred and Tenth Street
Cobb
Delmar Street
St. Louis
Expect Stork at Geraghtys Newport
Oct 11 report from Newport notes Jack Geraghty and wife Miss Julia French awaiting birth soon. Mrs Amos Tuck French, mother of Mrs Geraghty, arrived from Tuxedo. rumors say a reconciliation brings Mrs French to the home. a physician visits daily and a nurse has tended Mrs Geraghty for weeks.
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Newport
R. L
Newport Hospital
Jack” Geraghty
Julia French
Amos Tuck French
Geraghty
Geraghtys
Boston Columbus Day Parade Schedule and Dedication Details
More than 28 000 men from many nations will march in the 420th Columbus Day parade in Boston, wearing native attire. The event, run by the city, includes 52 floats and a three hour passing time. Afterward the Columbus statue by Hugh Cairns will be dedicated in Franklin Park with Governor Foss and Mayor Fitzgerald in attendance.
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America
Christopher Columbus
Boston
Hugh Cairns
Franklin Park
Foss
Fitzgerald
Parade details at Hereford and Beacon streets corner
A parade will form at the corner of Hereford and Beacon streets with organizers guiding participants. Details on start time and route are expected from the event committee.
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Hereford and
Beacon Streets
Columbus Day Observances and Historical Anniversaries
Maritime and celestial timings note Venus set at 6 13 pm Jupiter 7 42 pm Saturn rises 7 10 pm Auto lamps at 5 38 pm Columbus Day is a legal holiday in several states and the text recalls Columbus 1492 and memoirs of George W Cable born 1844 and Ram Manassas battle 1861.
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Jupiter
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Vermont
Massachusetts
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Rhode Island
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America
George W. Cable
Ram Manassas
Boston Area Weekend Weather Forecast Outlook
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for a fair Saturday with Sunday showing occasional showers. Expect moderate southeast to south winds. Washington reports New England weather: cloudy Saturday and Sunday rain with moderate southeast to south winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Yesterday's Temperature Report From 8 Spa Weather
Yesterday's temperature readings show early morning 53, afternoon 60, and evening 57 at 1 2 8 0. The summary notes average temperature for this date last year at 58 with cloudy conditions and a comparison to Saturday.
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G. M
Becker noted in court for plotting Rosenthal murder
First testimony in Charles Becker trial places him as instigator of Herman Rosenthal's killing. Maurice Laban testifies Becker threatened to croak Rosenthal if he did not die, names Gyp the Blood and Lefty Louie as gunmen, and identifies driver William Shapiro. Laban says he saw Becker in a gambling house and knew Rosenthal.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Maurice Laban
Underworld
Becker
Jack Rose
Rosenthal
Laban
Gyp
Lefty Louie
William Shapiro
Lefty
Hope Yet to Avert Big War in the Balkans
London reports no new news on Montenegrin advances toward Scutari or on Balkan hostilities. Legations offer no military or diplomatic advices. Ongoing war delays in other states revive hope that a general Balkan war may still be avoided.
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London
Scutari
Balkan
Montenegro
Balkans
Malissori Tribesmen Revolt Against Turkish Rule
At Podgoritza Montenegro on October 11 more than 6000 Malissori tribesmen revolted against Turkish authority and attacked the Turkish army from the rear as Montenegrins oppose the force. Several hundred tribesmen arrived to obtain arms.
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Podgoritza
Montenegro
Russia mobilizes Black Sea fleet over grain traffic
In St Petersburg on October 11 Russia moves to mobilize its Black Sea fleet to back representations by Turkey regarding limits on grain traffic. The action signals intensified wartime coordination between Moscow and Ankara over shipping amid grain export concerns.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Black Sea
Turkey
Balkans Optimism Follows British Foreign Office Update
A hopeful mood spread in the British Foreign Office tonight with no clear reason given. Authorities believed that warnings from major powers might have prompted Balkan states to pause. Bulgaria denied reports of clashes on the Turkish frontier.
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Balkan
Taft plans plan to aid farmers through credit access
Beverly Oct 11 President Taft urges radical legislation to help farmers and consumers. He proposes a financial mechanism enabling farmers to access world money centers at reduced credit rates to boost agricultural productivity and lower living costs. The plan aims to create more farms and farmers nationwide.
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Beverly
Taft
Melrose Man Disappears After Leaving Home
J. B. Briggs of 39 Clifton Park Melrose Highlands and offices at 7 Clinton Street Melrose has not been seen since he left for work. His family and business associates fear for his safety. Briggs represents the Dairy and Shipping Company of Chicago and has no known troubles.
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J. B. Briggs
Clifton Park
Melrose Highlands
Clinton Street
Mr. Briggs
Dairy & Shipping Company of
Chicago
Fair Weather Likely for Fenway Game This Afternoon
Forecasts predict fair conditions for today at Fenway Park with grounds in decent shape. Writers note a strong chance the game will proceed as scheduled despite variable weather.
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Georgian Park Square
Fenway Park
World Series Receipts Split By Club Wins Revealed
Record figures show 1912 World Series receipts totaling 147571.70 with 60 percent to the winning club players and 40 percent to the losers. Boston shares 4024.68 per player from 22 eligible. New York players receive 3849.70 from 23. The first four games’ attendance and receipts are broken.
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National Commission
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
iIt
Giants Fall to Wood as Red Sox Take Series Lead
In a misty Polo Grounds crowd of 36,000, Joe Wood outpitched the Giants to lift Boston into a 2 0 series lead. Larry Gardner cracked a decisive homer as New York faded after Thursday’s strong showing by Marquard, Murray, and Herzog.
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Polo Grounds
Joe Whod
Pride
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Larry
Giants
Joe Wood
Gardner
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