Last Juror Chosen Just Before Adjourning
Mrs. Jennie May Eaton selected the final juror Eugene L. Dunham as the twelve to hear her high profile murder trial. The Plymouth courtroom observed a calm but hopeful mood as defense counsel Morse and Eaton negotiated each juror acceptance. The case centers on Eaton’s alleged murder of her late husband Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton U S N retired.
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Plymouth
Jennie May Eaton
William A. Morse
Eugene L. Dunham
Middleboro
Joseph G. Eaton
Eaton
Talesman
Mr. Morse
Mrs. Eaton
Public Service Commission approves New Haven bond issue
The majority report supports authorizing $67,000,000 in bonds and 673,330 shares of stock at par for New Haven. It cites $47,000,000 floating debt and $21,400,000 new equipment as proper and for lawful purposes, with convertibles allowed and a 6 percent interest rate deemed necessary.
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New Haven
Public Service Commission
Morgan Commission
Nomination Papers Filed for Governor Foss
Private Secretary George Harlow filed nomination papers for Governor Foss at 4 18 yesterday afternoon. The 1697 names marked independent, certified to by the Governor in five places. First independent bid since 1907 when Charles W Bartlett ran after being ruled off Democratic ticket.
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Foss
George Harlow
Charles W. Bartlett
Ballot Law Commission
Governor urged to withdraw orders by Friday night
The governor faces a Friday night deadline to withdraw actions seen as contentious. Secretaries Sherman and Warlow insist he will not withdraw. Harlow announced the governor would launch his campaign with an address to the State Board of Trade at Norwood Central tonight.
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Sherman
Warlow
Harlow
State Board of Trade
Norwood Central
Wakefield High Girls Debate Series Opens
Wakefield High School girls debating club plans a series of debates with the first on Oct 23 on the resolution That high school football elevens need coaches.
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Wakefield
Wakefield High School
Massachusetts Public Service Commission OKs 67 Million Bond Issue
The Massachusetts Public Service Commission approved the proposed 67 million dollar New Haven bond issue with four of five members signing the majority report. A lone dissent by George W. Anderson calls it director banker melon cutting and calls the legalization arrogance. The panel also authorizes 670 thousand shares of stock at par to cover the convertible feature, exercisable after five years and within twenty years at holder option.
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George W. Anderson
Melon-Cutting
New Haven
Massachusetts
Commission
Millbrook
New York
Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Minority stockholders plan appeal to restrain railroad bond issue
An appeal in the form of prayer for an injunction from the Supreme Court restraining the railroad from issuing the bonds is expected by the minority stockholders who opposed the issue. Morgan G. Pulkeley and his chief counsel James F. Jackson declined immediate comment, saying they would speak after reading the decision or after a meeting of counsel.
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Supreme Court
Morgan G. Pulkeley
Connecticut
James F. Jackson
Mr. Bulkeley
Jackson
Fire scare kills man in Westfield
Ralph D. Gillett 47, president of Hampden Railroad Corp and noted railroad builder, died of heart trouble after reacting to a house fire in Westfield. He had just arrived from a Boston train when the home blaze near a stairway prompted his collapse and death within minutes. He left a widow and six children.
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Westfield
Ralph D. Gillett
Hampden Railroad Corporation
Gillett
Boston
Captain Inch recounts Volturno disaster fire and loss of 136
Captain Inch tells in a plain seafaring account how the Volturno caught fire on October 9, 1913, with 136 lives lost. He describes alarms at 6:50 am, flames bursting through holds, attempts to fight the blaze, explosions wrecking the ship, and the abandonment as boats proved unusable.
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New York
Inch
Terrific storm sweeps coast endangers mariners
A fierce northeast storm off the New England coast menaces shipping and endangers mariners. Ships report crews missing or in distress and drowning threats loom along the Massachusetts shore. One fatality is confirmed so far with more possible today as the Oakland barge nears Highland Light Beach with three crew members aboard.
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New England
Massachusetts
Highland Light Beach
Highland Light
Oakland
Arrest Mother as Kidnapper in Lynn Case
Mrs Maud Gallagher of 432 Western Avenue Lynn was arrested on a kidnapping charge for allegedly taking her child Mildred age six from Mr and Mrs Elias De Young of 57 Beacon Hill Avenue who claim legal adoption. Gallagher due in Lynn District Court this morning.
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Maud Gallagher
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mildred
Elias de Young
Beacon Hill Avenue
Gallagher
Lynn District
De Youngs Claim Remarkable Child Custody Action
Mrs Gallagher once wife of Frank Cullen and tied to Mrs De Young is accused of abducting Mildred a child under guardianship by the State Board of Charity. The De Youngs say they legally adopted the girl and allege two prior kidnap attempts by Gallagher and she supposedly took Mildred from in front of their house. They seek restoration of custody jointly.
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Eighe
Huerta Reprimanded by U S Over Mexico Election Plan
The United States informed Provisional President Victoriano Huerta that it condemned his seizure of executive and legislative powers in Mexico and could not regard the Oct 26 election as constitutional. The note expressed abhorrence and amazement at Huerta’s actions.
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Washington
United States
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Diplomatic push ends as Huerta regime solidifies
Secretary Bryan and President Wilson issue sharp notes questioning the safety of imprisoned Mexican Congress members and denouncing Huerta's rule. Washington had hoped for a fair Oct 26 election with Lind mediation and Gamboa endorsement, but recent actions in Mexico City ended those diplomatic hopes.
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Bryan
Wilson
Washington
Huerta
Mexico City
John Lind
State Department
Frederico Gamboa
Nonchalant Mrs Haton Draws Quiet Court Jury
Veteran attorneys observed Mrs Haton remaining unfazed as proceedings began. She watched closely while jurors were questioned for fitness, dismissing the idea of her position as an ordeal and stifling laughter at a deaf talesman's exchanges.
Real Estate Man Weds in Roxbury Church
Marie V. Vatter of Mills Street Roxbury daughter of Mr and Mrs August Vatter and Waldo Harvey Chandler a Roxbury real estate dealer were married last night at the rectory of the Holy Trinity Church.
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Marie V. Vatter
Mills Street
Roxbury
August Vatter
Waldo Harvey Chandler
Weather and Sky Notes From Autumn Day 11
The report lists times for celestial events and sky conditions including moon phase, sunrise and sunset, and planet risings. Venus rises at 3 30 AM Mars at 9 54 PM Jupiter sets 2 28 PM Saturn rises 7 48 PM. The sixth day of the year falls on the twenty third day of autumn with a long day and a 4 hour decrease in daylight.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Anniversary Roll Recalls Derman Thompson and Historic Feats
Today marks Derman Thompson's birth in 1833 and the 1812 capture of the British packet Swallow aboard by the U S frigate President with $200000 aboard. It notes a 1634 Boston party of 60 founding Hartford and a year ago today treaty peace between Italy and Turkey ceding Tripoli to Italy.
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Derman Thompson
U. S
Boston
Hartford
Conn
Italy
Turkey
Tripali
Forecast for Boston and New England Midweek
Washington reports for eastern New England and Southern New England call for rain followed by clearing on Wednesday. Thursday looks fair and warmer with brisk west to northwest winds diminishing.
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Boston
Washington
New England
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