Courageous Maine Child Captures Wanted Outlaw
In Old Orchard Maine on September 6 ten year old Alice Mathie is hailed as brave for helping authorities capture a dangerous outlaw. After discovering a sleeping six foot intruder in a farm home, she alerted Police Chief Muer and guided Officer William Taylor to arrest the suspect without losing composure.
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Old Orchard
Alice Mathie
Maine
United States
Alice
Percy Godding
Muer
William Taylor
Taylor
Yegg Capture After Quick Confrontation at Old Orchard
Taylor made a planned movement and the yegg turned to face him. Tie was handcuffed and loaded into Alice Mathie’s team, which drove to Old Orchard’s lockup. A crowd of about 50 welcomed the suspect, who gave the name Jacob Pullman. Police call him a skilled cracksman. two dress suitcases held $2000 in booty.
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Alice Mathie
Alice
Old Orchard
Yogg
Jacob Pullman
Portland
Lifesaving Capture Rescues Two Girls at Revere Beach
Captain Murphy of the Life Saving Corps saved Alice Freman and Sophie Levine who were swept into a dangerous eddy off Revere Beach. The two girls, unable to return to shore, clung to each other as they sank in twelve feet of water until the captain reached them, dived, and carried them ashore exposed briefly to danger.
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Alice Freman
Sophie Levine
Revere Beach
Captain Murphy
Life Saving Corps
Murphy
Fire Destroys Standard Brick Plant in New Glasgow
A blaze tonight destroyed the entire Standard Brick & Tile Company plant in New Glasgow Nova Scotia causing about 300000 dollars in loss and leaving 10 men unemployed.
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New Glasgow
N. S
Standard Brick & Tile Company
Fiancee suit shocks Worcester residents
A breach of promise case for $10,000 is filed by Miss Ethel J. Freeman in Worcester. Harry C. Pond of Pond & Moore piano firm at 58 Front Street is named as a defendant in the suit.
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Worcester
Ethel J. Freeman
Brookline Man Severe Beating Leaves Youth Critical
Gardiner Coyne aged 19 of Brookline was badly beaten after a quarrel on Harvard street near Aspinwall avenue. He remains in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. Vincent Fitzpatrick, 27, a prominent local businessman, is alleged to be the assailant.
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Harvard Street
Aspinwall Avenue
Brookline
Gardiner Coyne
Tabor Place
Vincent Fitzpatrick
Coyne
Massachusetts General Hospital
Pond Marriage Sparks Lawsuit and Gossip in Worcester
Mrs. Ward formerly married to Mr. Pond’s rival, now living with him at 9 Hudson Street, seeks $10,000 heart balm arguing she should have wed Pond. Miss Freeman, once linked to Pond, sues for damages after his wedding to Mrs. Ward. Attornies Rufus B. Dodge and Henry E. Cottle handle the filings while Deputy Sheriff Kuichardson serves the papers.
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Mr. Pond
Margaret Ward
Hudson Street
Ward
Pond
Mr. Ward
Boston
Miss Freeman
Spencer
Dayton Street
Worcester
Brookfield
Elm Street
Rufus B. Dodge
Taft & Dodge
State Mutual
Henry E. Cottle
Albert F. Kuichardson
Fight on Harvard Street Ends With Arrest in Brookline
Michael Coyne and friends confronted by Fitzpatrick and companions after a bottle was offered and emptied. A scuffle followed. Coyne was knocked unconscious. Fitzpatrick surrendered at Brookline police station and was released on bail.
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Coyne
Fitzpatrick
Brookline
Will of Annie Snow funds school kindergarten work
The probate court in Taunton allowed the will of Annie Snow of Fall River, a mill worker, directing $2000 for perpetual care of her Oak Grove burial lot in Fall River, with her mother to be moved from Ware to Oak Grove. The remaining estate goes to the Perkins Institution for kindergarten work.
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Taunton
Annie Snow
Annie Devlin
Fall River
Oak Grove Cemetery
Ware
Oak Grove
Perkins Institution
Opera king jars Quakers opera plans in Philadelphia
FE J Bamberger states a site in Philadelphia has been secured for Oscar Hammerstein to build a 1 000 000 grand opera house. He will announce plans at the Manhattan Theatre New York tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
FE. J. Bamberger
Oscar Hammerstein
Bamberger
Hammerstein
Manhattan Theatre
New York
Rhode Island Democratic Committee Sets Oct Convention Morning
Providence RI Sept 6 The Rhode Island State Democratic committee met this afternoon and decided the Democratic State convention will be held on the morning of October.
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Providence
R. I
Rhode Island State Democratic Committee
Actress Mourns Loss of Pet Squirrel in Boston
Miss Vera Pindar of the Fascinating Flora troupe at the Majestic Theatre is saddened by the loss of her pet squirrel after the company moved from the Casino to Boston. The incident marks a personal misfortune for the performer during the tour.
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Vera Pindar
Flora
Majestic Theatre
Boston
Miss Pindar
Flora’’ Company
Pet Goes Missing on the Common During Visit
A visitor arrived with a pet that was exercised daily on the Common. Yesterday the animal fled with others of its kind and disappeared across the Common despite attempts to coax it back.
Sughrue Boom Started for Boston Mayor Ticket
Michael J. Sughrue of Boston ex district attorney of Suffolk county is touted as a Citizens' ticket mayoral candidate. The Good Government Association discussed his possible nomination after praising his prosecutorial record and role in the finance probe. No action was taken yet. a further meeting is planned.
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Citizens
Michael J. Sughrue
Boston
Suffolk County
Sughrue
Good Government Association
John F. Fitzgerald
Telegraphers Strike Deepens as Wage Demands Persist
Indignation fills the telegraphers ranks as protests over potential desertion from the strike position surface. Union officers insist they will stay until wage increases and better conditions are granted. They cite strong local support and ongoing contributions while forecasting a change in company stance next. They anticipate government ownership efforts during upcoming Congress sessions, viewing telegraph service as a public utility akin to the mail.
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International Union
Tey
Union
Congress
United States Mail Service
Lectures Planned by Celtic Archaeological Society Boston
The Celtic Archaeological Society of Boston held its regular meeting at St. Rose Hall. Daniel J. Dwyer presided and Rev. Daniel Sheeran was elected treasurer. A winter lecture course was agreed on with a committee named to arrange speakers. A vote of thanks noted a donor of valuable documents, and Hodges Figgis Co. was praised for Celtic Ornament color work on pages from Kells Durrow and Lindisfarne.
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Celtic Archelogical Society of Boston
St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Daniel J. Dwyer
Thomas F. McNamara
Daniel 8. Sheeran
Hodges, Figgis & Co
Dublin
Ireland
Kells, Durrow and Lindisfarne
Substitutes vs Originals in Consumer Decisions
The piece argues substitutes never match the original and warns buyers to insist on what they request. It cautions that dealers pushing alternatives are prioritizing profit over customer interests, urging vigilance in purchases.
Nantucket Auto Case Stratagem in Supreme Court
In Nantucket a dispute over automobiles sparked a Supreme Court hearing before Judge Loring. Frank J. Tyler, protected by two chauffeurs and two lawyers, sought an injunction to stop Nantucket from sentencing or hearing the case. Attorney Thibodeau argued no law bans auto operation on the island and that Justice Mooers exceeded his authority.
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Nantucket
Supreme Court
Loring
Little Isle
Frank J. Tyler
Tyler
George FE. Mooers
Aou
Thibodeau
Mooers
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Hanover
Portland Streets
Celtic Archeological Society
Righis
Phelan
Steptoe
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