Alibi drives Whitmore murder trial in New Jersey
Theodore S. Whitmore of Brooklyn stands trial for the killing of his wife Lena Whitmore whose body was found in Harrison’s Lampblack Swamp. Defense seeks to bolster alibi and link William Bartlett, known as Goldtooth Billy, to the crime. witness Volz testified seeing a shifty man on a Newark trolley car with money and rings, then identifying Bartlett in court. Volz also noted the man’s boast that money comes easy in Harrison. The defense pressed alibi evidence as the trial adjourned.
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Jersey City
N. J
Theodore S. Whitmore
Brooklyn
Lena
Lampblack
Harrison
Whitmore
William C. Bartlett
Bartlett
Volz
Whitemore
Coal Barge Cleona Makes Big Lock Passage at Charles River
The 117 ton coal barge Cleona and its tug passed the new Charles River dam lock in about ten minutes. One man operated the two temporary gate controls as the vessel, the largest to pass the lock, cleared the passage to Wellington Wild Company.
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New
Charles River
Cleona
Wellington Wild Company
Feely’s Overspeeding Warrant Denied by Judge Grover
A Norwood court held a hearing on arrest warrants for Boston attorney Joseph J. Feely over an alleged overspeeding incident. Witnesses from Revere testified while Feely’s allies claimed the charges were spiteful. Judge Grover refused to grant the warrant after weighing the testimony.
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Dedham
Norwood
Joseph J. Feely
Boston
Revere
Feely
Fred S. Sackett
Sackett
Grover
Morse-Made Black Suits Top New England Market
We supply an all year demand for black suits and boast the largest black suit stock in our history in New England. Prices run from 10 to 30 dollars with regulars 34 to 44, longs and shorts, stouts up to 50 inches. Young men sizes 15 to 19 years priced 10 to 20 dollars.
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New England
Lowell Pastor Starts in Auto to Baltimore Parish
The Rev. O. C. 8. Wallace LL. D. pastor of Lowell First Baptist leaves Lowell by automobile for Baltimore First Baptist after accepting the call there He travels 400 miles with his wife via Worcester Springfield New Haven New York New Jersey Trenton Philadelphia and arrives in Baltimore expected Friday noon He is a noted author and church leader with multiple trusteeships and missions roles.
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Lowell
Baltimore
O. C
Wallace
LL. D
First Baptist Church
Worcester
Springfield
New Haven
New York
New Jersey
Trenton
Philadelphia
MacMasters University
Boston
Baptist Church
Roslindale
Newton Theological Institution
Rogers Hall School
Northern Baptist Education Society
Baptist Missionary Society
0. C. S. Wallace
Doomed Salt Water Fish of the Charles River
Cambridge city solicitor Percy warns at a Harbor and Land Commission hearing that closing the Charles River dam will kill thousands of salt water fish in the basin including smelt flounders and mackerel as water shifts from salt to fresh. Doctors back the danger as a health menace while dredging and snow-dump concerns risk further contamination. hearing adjourned to November 4.
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Charles River
Percy
Cambridge
Harbor and Land Commission
Pevey
Isaak Waltons
Back Bay
The
Charles
City of
Seri
Ously
Giblin Leads Fight for Better Fire Protection
Thomas J. Giblin and East Boston businessmen petition Mayor Hibbard to install a steamer and hose wagon at the Saratoga street fire station. The central Noddle Island district is now protected only by a chemical and three firemen in a five year old building begun under Fire Commissioner Russell.
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Thomas J. Giblin
Boston
Hibbard
Saratoga Street
Noddle Island
Giblin
Russell
Harvard Holds Annual Bumping Races on Charles
The first Harvard inter dormitory bumping race was rowed downstream yesterday over a 1 3/8 mile course. In division one Claverly pulled ahead of Randolph after the bend, Mount Auburn Street started strong. In division two Weld led Matthews while Perkins surpassed College House beyond the bend. Russell Ware and Outsiders finished in weak form.
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Harvard
Claverly
Randolph
Mount Auburn Street
Weld
Matthews
Perkins
College House
Russell-Ware
Roosevelt's Groton Falls 12 6 to Middlesex in Football
Middlesex defeats Groton School 12 to 6 in a fierce game. Archie Roosevelt, third son of the President, plays center for Groton part of the time before subbing out. Gallagher's long run and Graves' short plunges spark Middlesex touchdowns as Groton rallies in the second half.
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Concord
Roosevelt
Middlesex
Groton School
Archie
Groton
Atkinson
Gallagher
Graves
Middlesex Triumphs Over Groton In Low-Scoring Gridiron Clash
Sampson led Middlesex with a sensational run and Sampson Bartlett scored, while Groton’s Frothingham made key plunges. Gallagher, Graves and Frothingham with touchdowns fueled Middlesex to a 12 to 6 victory. Hollister and Frothingham added PATs. Umpire Peabody and referee Galbraith officiated in 20 minute halves.
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Sampson
Frothingham
Middlesex
Groton
Barron
Lathrop Lingard
Parker Hollister
Iowa R. G
Bryce
Snes
Roosevelt
Atkinson Parson
Taylor
R. H
H. B
Baker Graves
The
Ae Marshall
Gallagher
Graves
Hollister
Peabody
Galbraith
Clark
W. Trumbull
Jludge— Howe
I O G T 50th Anniversary Held in Boston
The Independent Order of Good Templars marked 50 years since Orient Lodge No. 1 was founded in Boston with a large Bowdoin Square Tabernacle audience. Mayor Hibbard and Lt. Governor Draper spoke along with several dignitaries including James L. Bowen Alfred Noon J. H. Wayett James Yeames Alfred J. Terrill Herbert A. Phinney Charles H. Kershaw and David Harvey.
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Bowdoin Square Tabernacle
Independent
Order of Good Templars
Orient Lodge
Boston
Suffolk District Lodge
Order
Hibbard
Draper
James L. Bowen
Springfield
Alfred Noon
J. H. Wayett
James Yeames
Arlington
Alfred J. Terrill
Temperance Union
Herbert A. Phinney
Charles H. Kershaw
Methuen
David Harvey
Missing Malden couple sparks romance mystery
In Malden on October 28 a romance surrounding Margaret Maloney and fiancé Frank Santospirito unsettles the town. They planned a September wedding and even scheduled Rev Richard Neagle, but the ceremony was cancelled last minute and the pair then disappeared prompting rumors of a secret marriage.
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Malden
Margaret Maloney
Frank Santospirito
Richard Neagle
Benjamin Santospirito
Quoit Champion Sudlow Seeks Match With Mitchell
Professor Charles H. Sudlow, a top Boston quoit expert, challenges Mitchell of the Peninsula Quoit Club to a three game match at 21 yards using 3 or 5 pound quoits. Sudlow will play at any time with a zero side bet.
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Charles H. Sudlow
Boston
Mitchell
Peninsula Quoit Club
Sudlow
Geraldine Farrar Betrothed to Signor Scotti in Berlin
Berlin reports Geraldine Farrar the New England soprano engaged to Antonio Scotti the Metropolitan Opera House baritone. The couple, both appearing at the Berlin Opera House, announced the engagement today amid past romance rumors and prior denials.
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Berlin
Geraldine Farrar
Jennie Lind
New England
Antonio Scotti
Metropolitan Opera House
Miss Farrar
Scotti
Caruso
Melrose Girl
Romeo
Miss Farrrar
Signora Scotti
America
Melrose
Balloon ascents staged in rain over Pittsfield
William Van Sleet carried Dr. Sidney S. Stowell on a 2000 foot ascent and Superintendent Crafts rode to 4000 feet in a drenching rain near Pittsfield on October 28. The two balloons, Heart of the Berkshires, landed with spectator aid and minimal ballast.
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Pittsfield
William van Sleet
Sidneys. Stowell
Crafts
Pittsfield Gas Company
Heart of the Berkshires
Automobile Party
Dr. Stowell
van Sleet
Balloon ascent in rain delays planned AP test flight
Charles J. Glidden and William Carroll Hill of the Associated Press postponed their balloon voyage to next Thursday due to rain. The ascent tested balloon rise in a storm, with ballast reduced to 240 pounds and crowds watching from street corners as the balloon hovered near 1000 feet and briefly climbed to 2000 feet above Pittsburgh.
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Charles J. Glidden
William Carroll Hill
Associated Press
van Sleet
Luke J. Minehan
The
Aero Club
Glidden
Hill
Crafts
Pittsburg
Labor Meeting Orators Are in Great Demand
Den nis D. Driscoll secretary treasurer of the State A F L asks for speakers for labor mass meetings Friday through Monday nights. Delegates in Worcester plan Sunday address on the injunction issue. Nolan of the Boston Typographical Union 13 spoke last night. Curran will help send political records of re election Senators and Representatives to central bodies.
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Dennis D. Driscoll
A. F. of
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Thomas M. Nolan
Boston
Doctor Advocates Women Smoking for Nervous Disorders
Dr. Rachel S. Skidelsky, a leading Philadelphia physician, urged women to smoke in moderation to ease nerves and petty worries. She noted men have long used cigars for relaxation and suggested five minutes three times daily after meals. She cautioned physicians may avoid endorsing it to prevent habitual use. Her Russia birth and 39 years in the U.S. were noted, stressing possible medicinal tobacco benefits for functional nerve disorders.
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Reevef
Skidelsky
Russia
Jealous man kills fiancée then shoots self in tragedy
Miss Jennie Reed sees Gaines on the Bates veranda with a self inflicted head wound and Miss Wing dead nearby. A revolver with four shots is recovered. Medical examiner Twitchell confirms Gaines killed his sweetheart and then killed himself. motive remains unclear.
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Jennie Reed
Bates House
Gaines
Miss Wing
Twitchell
Post
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Parker
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Penn
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Continental Clothing House
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