Brookins Describes Flying Through Clouds and Altitude Records
Aviator Brookins details his cloud flight over Atlantic City and a 6000 foot ascent, noting the damp air, cold, and a sudden vacuum "hole in the air." He recalls sensations, risks, and the need for proper seat restraint as he compares flight to riding in a fast car.
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Taft
Atlantic City
Boston
Old Mother Earth
Terra Firma
Earth
Atlantic Field
Mother Earth
Grahame-White Considers Return to Light Contests
Claude Grahame-White states he may compete again in light contest events next week. He notes he may enter familiar events at Boston Light and will fly if necessary. He weighs the Belmont Park international race and Royal Aero Club duties in his decision.
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Boston Light
Brookins
Belmont Park
Royal Aero Club
Charge Boy of 15 With 22 Breaks
Raoulo Trudell a 15 year old Providence boy was arrested at Union station Worcester by police charged with four daylight breaks. He reportedly admitted since June 27 to 22 robberies yielding between 3500 and 4000 dollars across four states including Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
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Worcester
Raoulo Trudell
Providence
Union Station
New Haven
Hartford
Lawrence
Haverhill
Manchester
N. H
R. I
States
Prac
Breaks Charged to Him Carried Out in Broad Daylight
A report notes that nearly all the robberies attributed to the suspect occurred in broad daylight. Police describe bold daytime attacks and warn residents to stay vigilant as investigations continue.
Unlocked Doors Suspect Trudell Arrested Over Worcester Breaks
Police report Trudell used unlocked doors to enter homes and lock them behind him. Officers found 938 keys on him and say he admitted the break ins totaling about 1200 dollars. He claimed a Providence mother, previously escaped Lyman School, and offered no details on disposing of loot. A pawnbroker incident left a customer shot.
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Trudell
Providence
Worcester
Lyman School
Suspect Sends Proceeds to Providence Under Alias
Police report a suspect planned a late train to Providence and sent part of the proceeds from a prior break to Providence using the name William Bassett.
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Providence
William Bassett
Massachusetts May Elect Sixteen Congressmen in 1912
The article notes Massachusetts voters may ballot for 16 Congressmen in 1912 with a possible two extra seats after the census. If Boston’s growth continues, the state could exceed 3,350,000 people and gain about 20,000 in population per seat, potentially giving Boston three districts and a fourth with leftovers under the new apportionment.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Bottle of Wine Leads to Murder at Fleet Street Eatery
In a dispute over a bottle of wine Salvatore Rizzo and Carmine Sarni argued in the basement restaurant at 19 Fleet Street. Sarni, proprietor, shot Rizzo through the left temple, fled, and was captured two hours later by police.
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Salvatore Rizzo
Carmine Sarni
Fleet Street
Rizzo
Ieft
Sarni
Donovan
Sonneman
Rizzo Marble Worker slain in cafe murder
Rizzo a 48 year old marble worker of Revere was shot dead in a cafe by an assailant using a .82 caliber revolver. The killer Sarni fled toward New York after officers nabbed him two hours later. Police recovered the revolver and obtained witness statements from the scene.
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Rizzo
Revere
Richmond Street
New York
Donovan
Sarni
Hanover Street
South Station
Sam Sweetland
Sweetland
Williams Reply In Maine Campaign Sparks Democratic Debate
James H. Vahey plans to answer George Fred Williams on Foss endorsement after returning from the Maine campaign. Charles S. Hamlin declines direct reply, stating he will fight for the party’s choice and stands on his Democrat record regardless of convention outcome.
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James H. Vahey
Maine
George Fred Williams
Foss
Charles S. Hamlin
Williams
Runaway Boy Found Cuddled in Back Bay Yard
Edgar M. Hall, 16, of Auburndale, was found by Back Bay Patrolman Delaney hiding in a yard behind 120 Beacon street. He had left home about three days earlier to avoid school, saying he preferred to be a boy tramp. He was returned to his parents after a meal and bath.
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Edgar M. Hall
Newell Road
Auburndale
Delaney
Back Bay
Beacon Street
Rover
Woman Falls From Car In Roxburyfatal Injuries Likely
Margaret Voye of 333 Charles Street West End fell while boarding a trolley at Blue Hill avenue and Collins street Roxbury early last night. Injuries described as serious and likely to cause death.
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Margaret Voye
Charles Street
West End
Blue Hill Avenue
Collins Street
Roxbury
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Leon Morane
France
Newman
H. Newman & Son
Washington St
Thompson's Spa
la Aise
Cornhill
J. H. Vahey
Back Bay Yard
Ithe C. E. Osgood Co
Washington Stv Americas
Boylston and
Essex Tunnel
Sale
New England
Uekiat
SAPAR
Kenaeele
Sins SB
Edison
Victor
Columbia
THE
C. E. OS
C. E. Osgood Co
C. &. Osgood Co
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