Beattie Murder Case May Reopen Over New Evidence
A Virginia court may rethink prosecution plans in Henry Clay Beattie’s murder trial after Commonwealth's Attorney Wendenburg received a letter from a man claiming to have witnessed Louise Owen Beattie’s killing. He says he saw the murder and the court may reopen the cage to admit this new evidence before closing arguments.
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Beulah Binford Case Faces Indictment as Accessory
In Chesterfield Judge William A. Watson heard counsel on the legal basis for tomorrow's arguments as detectives probe Beulah Binford dubbed the girl in the case for possible accessory before the fact. The court considered delaying her release. Binford claimed injustice for not testifying, saying she could fetch bigger money on the stage. A Chicago man telegraphed that Paul Beattie, Henry's cousin, might be indicted as an accessory and would testify if requested.
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Woman dies from mistaken poison at funeral
At the home on Howard Street in Saugus Miss Flossie B Rowe age 27 died after taking an overdose of carbolic acid. Family members said she took the poison by mistake for medicine during her funeral service.
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Philadelphia Tops Boston in Doubleheader Finishes
In first game Philadelphia defeated Boston 5 to 4. The second game went 10 innings with Philadelphia 4 Boston 0. Other results include Washington 6 New York and Detroit 9 Chicago 0. Cascade wins a 2:09 trot at Hartford as sports and local business news conclude.
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Indict Rich Men in Gem Smuggling
Separate indictments accuse Nathan Allen of Kenosha Wisconsin and John R Collins of Memphis Tennessee millionaires of smuggling gems valued at thousands of dollars into the port of New York. The indictments were handed down Aug 29 and found while United States District Attorney Wise was back from vacation. The testimony of Mrs Helen Dwelle Jenkins connected to Allen helped form the basis for the charges.
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Mien Quit Work in Alarm Over Discovery
A worker named Mien quit work in alarm at a rigid investigation into a surprising discovery. Details remain sparse as authorities review the incident and its implications for the site.
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Plot to dynamite Charlestown navy yard uncovered
Officials disclosed an apparent sabotage plot after three sticks of dynamite were found in a floating crane at Charlestown navy yard. The discovery endangers about 500 workers as two men nearly blasted the charges while hammering nearby. One worker spotted the explosives while choosing his next hammer strike.
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West End-Elevated Merger Vote and Court Fight
Governor Foss lauds the Post for its coverage of the West End merger. Merger turnout: 301,119 represented, 221,770 for and 79,349 against. Real estate sale to Elevated: 219,786 for, 79,077 against. Merger act to take effect 15 days after city and mayor approval. Minority holders say the merger act will be challenged in court. Protective committee of West End stockholders dissolves. West End to seek 8 percent on common stock.
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West End
Charles H. Tyler
Smuggling Case Involving Mrs Jenkins Jewels
The jewels valued at 170000 dollars were given to Mrs. Jenkins in 1909 and a grand jury heard witnesses including Mrs. Jenkins, Loeb, and Deputy Surveyor Parr about duties unpaid on European jewels. Allen, leather maker, is charged with concealing a 10000 dollar pearl on arrival from the Lusitania on June 2 1909 and failing to declare it. a second count alleges further smuggling past the port.
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New York
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Harvard Aero Meet Closes With Record Breakers
The second Harvard aero meet closed yesterday to general acclaim. It overshadowed last year’s event with new developments and three minor world records. Lincoln A. Beachey set a quick starting record at 0.835 seconds and achieved speed and altitude climbing advances.
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Lincoln A. Beachey
Hoodoo crane at pier 9 careful dynamite removal shocks yard
More than 100 omen workers repaired the mm crane at pier 9 when dynamite was found. Officials and hull experts rushed to the scene as the explosives were removed with precautions. The powerful government crane, nicknamed the hoodoo, had a history of mishaps including a recent sinking and grounding after being towed from New York.
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Dr Dwight of Harvard Dying in Boston
Dr Thomas Dwight a Boston physician and Parkman professor at Harvard, America's foremost anatomist, is dying. Dr Frederick Winslow left Dwight's Nahant summer home at about 9 last night reporting the patient very weak with only a slight chance to live through the night.
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Nahant
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather change ahead
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Thursday fair and cooler. Friday brings increasing cloudiness and rain with moderate north to east winds. Across New England the Thursday outlook is fair and cooler, with unsettled conditions and rain possible Friday, then improving.
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