M Isaacs McIsaac Named Assistant District Attorney
A dispute over the Linnell case led to Michael J. Dwyer severing ties with the district attorney's office. District Attorney Joseph Pelletier promoted Daniel V. McIsaac of South Boston to the role of assistant district attorney. Reports on the quarrel vary, but Dwyer reportedly walked out after a heated exchange and announced he was done with the office.
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Linnell
Michael J. Dwyer
Joseph Pellletier
Daniel V. McIsaac
South Boston
Dwyer
Mr. Pelletier
Dwyer Reaffirms Stay Amid D A Office Rift
District Attorney aides say no resignation yet as tension rises over plans to present evidence in the Richeson Linnell case to a special grand jury. Dwyer had been slated to lead the State's presentation to the panel, making the rupture noteworthy.
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Dwyer
District Attorney's
Richeson-Linnell
Citizens' Municipal League Opens HQ for City Campaign
The Citizens' Municipal League opened headquarters in the Board of Trade building at 131 State Street and formed a seven member committee to assess candidates for the City Council and school committee. John Morton chairs the panel that includes John B. Rousmaniere Samuel B. Capen Max Mitchell Henry E. Hagan William S. Kenny and Parker D. Morris.
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Citizens’ Municipal League
Board of Trade
State Street
John Morton
John B. Rousmaniere
Samuel B. Capen
Max Mitchell
Henry E. Hagan
William 8. Kenny
Parker D. Morris
Weavers Win Big Victory in Weaving Grading Case
Attorney General Swift holds that paying a second grade price for cotton cloth by mill owners is effectively a fine and falls under the new weavers yes bill banning fines. The ruling, sent to the district police, impacts mill workers across the Commonwealth by outlawing grading.
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Swift
Aving
Commonwealth
Fall River Officials Predict $2000 Weekly Circulation Increase
In Fall River on Oct 25 the secretary across the town cites an attorney-general decision that will boost city circulation by about $2000 each week. James Contined reports on page seven.
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Cvers
Fall River
James
Battleships Draw Crowds as Navy Mobilizes Fleet
New York crowds tour 15 battleships in the Hudson as a mobilization of 102 U S war vessels looms. River ferries charge 50 cents to a dollar for short rides to the ships. The fleet sports and rowing championships are set for events at the naval Y M C A and nearby venues.
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New York
Hudson River
K. Mond
Idaho
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Naval Y. M. C. A
Georgia
Dorchester Constable Joseph P. Dever Dies in Drug Store
Dorchester constable Joseph P. Dever died of heart failure in a drug store at Harvard and Washington streets after collapsing on an electric car. He was 48, survived by his widow and five children. Dever had served a decade as a city constable and earlier ran a Roxbury liquor business. He belonged to several fraternal and social groups.
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Joseph P. Dever
John P. Dever
Harvard
Washington Streets
Dorchester
Feele
Dever
Claremont Street
North End
Roxbury
Mt. Pleasant
Carnegie Nomination Withdrawn for Aberdeen Lord Rector
The nomination of Horatio W. Bottomley M P for the lord rectorship of the University of Aberdeen has been withdrawn. Andrew Carnegie the other nominee will be declared elected on Oct 28.
Giants win dramatic World Series game after late rally
Umpire Klein said Athletics failed to touch the plate on Larry Doyle's last slide, which would have ended the inning tied 3 3. The Giants rode a superb ninth inning to stun the A’s at Polo Grounds and move closer to the title.
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New York
Giants
Klein
National League
Athletics
Larry Doyle
Doyle
Polo Grounds
McGraw
Jack
Coombs
Hope
Rubé Oldring
Philadelphia
Colby College
X Zalia Soap And Dyspepsia Remedy Ad Claims
An advertisement touts X Zalia Soap as keeping skin soft and X Zalia liquid as healing eruptions. It also promotes Morse's Dyspepsia Remedy as a very healing product for the stomach discomfort.
Charlestown Woman Sentenced 15 Years for Double Slaying
Arthur L. Boardman of Charlestown received a state prison term of not less than 15 years and not more than an unspecified number for the May 22 shooting deaths of John F. Murray and Arthur Munroe in her cigar store. Prosecutors cited self defense and provoked a manslaughter plea.
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Arthur L. Boardman
Charlestown
Boardman
John F. Murray
Arthur Munroe
Pelletier
Sanderson
Local teen saves stranger from ferry water tragedy
Ernest Demare, 16, of Chelsea, plunged into the water as the City of Malden ferry neared the slip. He rescued Hyman Hurwitz, 17, who nearly drowned after misjudging a jump. Hurwitz was revived and taken home by police ambulance. both youths were later saved.
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Chelsea
Ernest Demare
Endicott Street
Hyman Hurwitz
Hurwitz
Demaro
Samuel E. Post
Edmands Questions Dugan on Richeson Guilty Verdict
Chief Dugan recounts Edmands asking for time to consult a lawyer before any arrest. Edmands doubted Richeson’s guilt and sought reassurance. Dugan said he would arrest and aimed to search Richeson’s room for poison, noting Richeson appeared cold and unchanged.
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Mr. Edmands
Dugan
Richeson
Edmands
Edmonds
Post
Foss Near Injury as Car Bucks
Governor Foss narrowly escaped injury when his chauffeur lost control of the car while speeding from Chicopee. The vehicle swerved near a tree before stopping hard, sending the governor into the front seat. Archibald Roberts, Democratic House candidate for Springfield, was present. Senator Quigley arrived in a follow-up auto ten minutes later.
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Springfield
Foss
Chicopee
Archibald Roberts
Quigley
Vermont
Chinese Royalty in Terror
In Pekin tensions rise as defections to rebels include Nan Chang and Kwei Lin. General Fung Sen was assassinated in Canton and his wife and 21 soldiers killed. Imperial family reportedly preparing to flee as China’s first national assembly impeaches Sheng Hsuan Huai and calls for his dismissal.
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Pekin
Nan
National Assembly
Legations
Sheng Hsuan-Huai
Ministry of Posts and Communications
Threat of Desertion Triggers Assembly Dissolution Warning
The government demands a reply by tomorrow to avoid the assembly dissolving and members returning to their provinces. The notice appears on Page 7 Fifth Column with continuation indicated.
Grand Jury Hears Witnesses in Case Today
A grand jury today hears witnesses in a case as prosecutors prepare to present evidence. The state may not disclose all material gathered during the investigation.
New Witness Links Poison Sale in Richeson Murder Case
George E. Cobb of Newton Centre, clerk for Druggist William Hahn, testifies he saw cyanides sold to Clarence V. T. Richeson at Hahn's Drug Store. Richeson asked for poison to kill a dog and the sale occurred in the back room. Judge Robert O. Harris was asked to join the defense but may decline due to congressional duties.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Pelletier
Richeson
George E. Cobb
Newton Centre
William Hahn
Cobb
Iocles
Mr. Hahn
Dunbars
Robert O. Harris
Harris
Boston Forecast Shows Fair Weather Through Friday
1 56 A.M Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Thursday and probably Friday with a slight temperature change and moderate easterly winds. Washington reports England weather will be fair Thursday and Friday with winds generally moderate and variable.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
England
Temperatures Reported by Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday's temperature report shows average for the period, with a note that yesterday matched or differed from the previous year. Weather words indicate cloudy conditions and a reference to the average one year ago.
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Thompson
Spa
Wya
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State
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Paul H. Shannon
Robert L. Norton
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