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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
12
A continuing crime mystery unfolds as investigators reveal pressure from a leading New York family and an official decline to disclose key ideas linked to the case. The pursuit of clues and the search for the culprit drive fresh theories.
Officials press new lines in the Hall Mills murder inquiry as Governor Edwards grants county authorities days of leeway without state supervision. Prosecution disputes early theories about the crime scene while tracing Mrs Mills diary and a clerk’s papers. Edward Carpenter is questioned over items taken from the Hall home as the governor prepares to address reporters.
An unsigned Philadelphia mailed note purports to solve the Hall-Mills murder as a lover’s quarrel with deaths by stabbing and shooting on a Phillips farm. Burlington County detective Ellis Fr Farber released the text saying it may be from a crank or an attempt to mislead investigators. The compendium of graphic actions ends with the killer killing himself after the described confrontation.
In Attleboro and nearby towns John F. Fitzgerald the Democratic gubernatorial candidate assailed Governor Cox accusing him of strong ties to special interests. He cited Brandeis and insurance ties, noting Cox's past as Speaker and alleging his brother served as legislative counsel for insurance interests.
William T. Miller president of Henry F. Miller & Sons Piano Company died suddenly at his Brookline home after feeling ill on Sunday. He was born in Boston, son of Henry F. Miller, married to Florence Stanwood who died earlier, survived by son Stanwood and two grandchildren. He led the Boston Chess Club and was an expert player.
Harvard officials have formed committees under the Board of Overseers, Associated Harvard Clubs, and Harvard Alumni Association to strengthen ties with graduates. The aim is to develop team play between alumni and the university as the movement's main purpose.
A catalog item notes piano solos by Percy Grainger with Brahms and Grainger pieces, plus folk and dance tunes by Masters Grainger and Prince's Orchestra. Listings include A-3685 priced $1.00 A-3689 75c and A-3696 75c Sugar Blues and Milady's Blues by Leona Williams with Dixieland band.
Mrs. Arthur Fidler of 34 Green Street Charlestown leaped from a moving car as it rolled backward down a Chestnut Street incline. She handed her two children to bystanders, jumped clear, then warned others of the danger.
Twenty three Hub policemen including three lieutenants and two sergeants were moved in general orders last night, many by their own request, aimed at the town and department's best interest.
A machine sped toward Adams street and struck a pole causing minor rear damage. Mrs. Fidler and the children escaped without a scratch.
Lieutenants Frank Thompson from Back Bay to City Point Joseph McKinnon from Charlestown to Back Bay and John P Lyons from City Point to Charlestown Sergeants Walter G Horton of Dudley Street to exchange places with Sid ward J Kelley of Hyde Park Patrolmen William J Bradley from Harbor police to Fields Corner Henry Co Tanck from Dudley Street to City Hall Station John F Farrell from Dudley to Hanover Street John A English of Roxbury Crossing and George D Kennedy of Fields Corner to the super-
A list of officials and drivers including William J. Thomas and Michael J. Greeley is shown assigning routes from Fields Corner to City Point and Back Bay among others. The note also mentions Alvin R. Randall John Cav anaugh George Hayes and several traffic officers with route designations to Fields Corner City Point Dudley Street Athens Street and Roxbury Crossing. Copiapo is Chili's most historic town.
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