Spencer in Death Cell Betrays No Emotion
Bertram G. Spencer spent his first night in the death chamber at the state prison awaiting electrocution for the murder of Springfield schoolteacher Martha Blackstone. He arrived from Hampden County Jail with Sheriff E P Clark and Deputy Wade, ate chicken, smoked, and spoke little, then chatted cheerfully with Deputy Warden Allen before retiring for the night.
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Spencer
Bertram G. Spencer
State
Martha Blackstone
Springfield
Hampden County
E. P. Clark
N. D. Wade
Boston
Allen
Deputy Allen
Clerk Darling
Darling
South Station
Nathan D. Wade
Greer and Haines Set for Major Boston Sculling Showdown
A large crowd is expected along the Esplanade for the 2 PM match race between Jack Haines and Frank Greer. If weather delays, the race will be postponed. Both rowers trained hard and are in prime form. Greer, 31, is a former national champion with strong local support and many bets, including a $500 side wager. The winner earns the sweepstakes and a city gift gold watch.
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Jack Ines
Frank Greer
Greer
Haines
Goullers
Boston
Pennants Follow the Park and Big League Hunch
The article notes pennants tied to new ballparks across leagues. It cites the Red Sox Pirates Athletics and Giants with openings or renovations of Shibe Park Brush Stadium and Rickwood as milestones. It mentions Atlanta Birmingham and the Pelicans earning titles after park openings in the South.
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Red Sox
Pirates
Athletics
Shibe Park
Giants
Brush Stadium
Atlanta
Ponce DeLeon
Birmingham
Rickwood
Pelicans
Griff Keeps Striking Out in Red Sox Park Debut
The report notes Griff has failed to reach base and endures a fruitless season at Boston. It highlights a notable wild pitch by Griff, contrasting with Jack Chesbro’s celebrated era, and mentions a testing ground at the Red Sox park.
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Cjarke
Bostonians
Hat
Griff
Jack Chesbro
Red Sox
Hans Wagner Denies Retirement Rumor After Season
Hans Wagner rejects reports he will retire after this year stating he is too old to learn another business and yet not too old to play baseball. He clarifies his plans when questioned.
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Hans Wagner
Hans
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe fast cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes, improved stomach function, and no more belching or gas, urging readers to buy a fifty cent case today.
New York Moose Nomination Disrupted by McGee Rampage
At a New York convention Chairman Straus faced a vocal challenger. McGee dressed in a flaming scarf demanded a nomination and fought for ten minutes, despite calls to eject him. The crowd booed as he proclaimed he would name a man to move sympathies nationwide.
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Straus
Mr. Chadbourne
Mr. Hotchkiss
Chadbourne
Mr. Straus
John A. Kingsbury
Woodruff
Mr. Prendergast
Turkey
Jack
McGee
15Th Assembly
Vermont
Oscar Straus
Hotchkiss
Chicago
The
New Democracy
Oscar
Hiram Johnson
California
Progressive Party
Oscar S. Straus
Jack” McGee
Oscar 8S. Straus
Prendergast
Rome
Frederick M. Davenport
Clinton
New York
Nathan Straus
Isidor Straus
Citizens’ Committee
William R. Grace
New York City
Merchants and Business Men’s Organization
McKinley
Roosevelt
Commerce
United States
Cleveland
Cox
Porte
America
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Hague
Harrison
Taft
New York Board of Trade~ and Transportation
National Primary League
National Civic Federation
International Law Association
Moose
Chairman Straus
First Application of Simple Remedy Darkens Faded Hair
An ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to restore natural color to gray or faded hair with a single nightly application. It claims quicker results, dandruff removal, healthier scalp, and hair growth promotion, with a 50 cent bottle and a money back guarantee if not satisfied after fair trial.
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Wyeth
Oda Cleansing for Artificial Teeth and Gums
The article recommends using a few drops of Oda in a little water to cleanse and purify artificial teeth and to maintain gum health. Rinse the mouth or brush the teeth as you would with plain water.
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Ike
Sitting Bull
Toly
Mr. McGee
Hotchking
Cpt Ragas
People’s Party
Department of Humanity
Department of Commerce
Theodore Roosevelt
New England
Sunn
Elm & Union
Sunday Post
Howard Chandler Christy
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