Post Man Visits Nathan In Prison In Shattered State
Pittsburg October 30 Morris Nathan 21 fiancée of Ethel Durrell chorus girl found murdered in Boston suitcase case lies exhausted in his cell under guard. A Boston Post reporter learns Nathan insists he is innocent and wishes to return to Boston to aid the case. Managers Reinold and Forrest brief him as Nathan sobs over the tragedy.
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Suspect in Ethel Geary Case Cites Clairvoyant Letters
The narrative suggests Morris Nathan was misled by a woman and that he doubts his own guilt. It cites letters from Mrs. Geary mentioning clairvoyants and a Boston clairvoyant linked to Ethel's disappearance. The speaker hopes finding the clairvoyant could shed light on the mystery.
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Letters from Morris Nathan Reach Susan Geary’s Mother
Reports detail Morris Nathan letters to Mrs Geary about Ethel’s disappearance after a torso was found at Winthrop. One note from Providence requests sending a trunk and wig, another from Pittsburgh mentions rings Ethel wore, and an express receipt shows a $50 package sent to Cambridge.
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Morris Nathan linked to suitcase mystery stirs Siskind block
Neighbors in the Siskind district swarm with chatter over Morris Nathan amid a suitcase mystery. Friends defend him as a jolly fellow while some youths discard keepsakes and a girl burns his picture to avoid links to the case. His family insists on his innocence and cites his unusual stress this summer.
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Boston dress suitcase mystery solved in Durrell case
Pittsburg detectives report one of the suspects in the Miss Ethel Durrell case, Morris Nathan, is charged with murder and to be extradited to Boston. Officials say new information from chorus girls Rita Marie and Eleanor Barren may illuminate the case as Boston detectives join the inquiry. Nathan, questioned this morning, denied planned crime but confessed to relations with Durrell and broke down when told of the torso and dismembered limbs.
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Lawyer Siskind plans next steps in Nathan defense
Lawyer Henry Siskind of 43 Tremont Street, retained by Mark Nathan to defend his brother Morris Nathan, confirms contact with Clarence Burleigh of Pittsburgh and says he expects more information before deciding the legal course.
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Post praised for solving dress suitcase mystery in crime scoop
Letters from Arthur E. Clarke and George W. Norton commend the Boston Post for its decisive uncovering of the dress suitcase mystery. They hail the paper’s investigative power and pledge public support, noting the police struggled while the Post led the way in journalism. Portland Evening Express also weighs in with praise.
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Post in suitcase mystery hailed as service to crime solving
New Bedford editorial lauds the Post based on a suitcase mystery case showing the paper’s alertness and contribution to solving crime. The comment appears in the New Bedford Mercury dated October 30.
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Boston Post scoops on dress suitcase victim identity
The Boston Post claims an exclusive on identifying the dress suitcase victim and credits a staff reporter with earlier uncovering the Jennie Clark tragedy in 1879, a feat praised by the Lynn Item as a major scoop.
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Colossal Beat in Wakefield Editorial Tone
The editorial mocks rivals as puffed and envious over Boston Post glory in yesterday’s suitcase mystery scoop. It claims the Post delivered a genuine unrivaled beat causing jaw dropped reaction in rival editorial rooms.
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Fitchburg Sentinel Reported Two Pippin Apples Found
Fitchburg news item notes two pippin apples found and dated October 30 in Fitchburg.
Rejoicing in a Great Scoop for The Union
Oct 30 edition notes strong local pride as readers celebrate a big scoop and commend the police for their work described by The Union. Neighborly enthusiasm spreads through Springf paper fraternity and nearby communities.
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Suitcase Mystery Solution Inspired by Telegram Call
Night editor of Worcester Telegram reports a reader praised the solution described as wonderful. The caller credited the mystery task's success and offered hearty congratulations.
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Shepherd King case unsettles nerves of Nathan and company
Nathan remains in custody with police guarding him after the arrest tied to a murdered girl, described as a total wreck and unable to eat or sleep. The Shepherd King troupe, led by A. B. Reinold and Wright Lorimer, faces public alarm while Clarence Burleigh advises against resisting requisition papers. The manager defends the police action and pledges support for Superintendent McQuaide as the investigation continues.
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