Lawson Startles the Court in Rahn Lawson Case
Thomas W. Lawson the millionaire financier and author testified in the Rahn Lawson case in the Supreme Judicial Court. He described himself as a plain business man and appeared in his usual meticulous attire with a pink carnation, drawing attention as a fashion leader rather than the modest figure he claims.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Supreme Judicial Court
Rahn-Lawson
Lawson
General Butler
Noted Actor Richard Mansfield Recovering in New London
Richard Mansfield is recovering from two delicate surgical operations for a serious intestinal disorder at his summer home in New London. The first operation was three weeks ago by Dr Norris. two New York surgeons initially failed to relieve him. The second operation was performed last Wednesday by surgeons at his home. Next Friday Mr and Mrs Mansfield will mark their 18th wedding anniversary with guests from Boston Philadelphia and New York.
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New London, Conn
Richard Mansfield
Norris
New York
Mr. Mansfield
London
Mansfield
Lawyer Lawson Faces Court Over Mexico Mining Rift
In a quiet courtroom the financier Louis Rahn of Urique Mexico accuses Mr Lawson of breaking faith over a Mexican mining scheme and a murdered superintendent. Lawson claims no involvement with Rahn upon his return from Mexico and says he has not seen the mine or a stamp mill.
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Mr. Lawson
Rahn
Mexico
Lawson
Louis ~. Rahn
Urique
State Street
Doctor to Treat Baron Komura In New York Visit
Dr Francis Delafield, called from Hot Springs Virginia for a possible visit to Baron Komura Japanese peace plenipotentiary who has been ill in his hotel for several days. Delafield is en route to New York and expected to visit Komura tomorrow.
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New York
Francis Delafield
Hot Springs
Baron Komura
Delafield
Jealousy-Linked Stabbings Leave Two Women Wounded
Last evening in two city locations a jealous dispute led to stabbings. At 4 Primus street a 29 year old Ellen Harris was slashed with a carving knife amid a celebratory gathering. Mary Graham, 23, was arrested at 32 Burley street. A second incident at 44 Oneida street involved Carillo Alberti alleged to have stabbed his wife, leaving her badly wounded. One victim, age 80, is reported to be in grave condition.
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Primus Street
Ellen Harris
Joy Street
Mary Graham
Burley Street
Cambridge
Oneida Street
Alberti
Carillo
Beautiful Girl Irene Leslie Ends Life After Affair
Irene Leslie, 28, a banker’s companion, kills herself at South End after a clubman broker affair. Mrs Jane Maynes of Roslindale drinks carbolic due to illness. John E H Reeves of Cambridge ends long domestic trouble by slashing his wife’s throat and killing himself.
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Irene Leslie
South End
Beacon Street
Jane E. Maynes
Roslindale
John E. H. Reeves
Cambridge
Desperate Farewell Note Cites Love and Ruin
A pressed fragment records a woman writing a farewell note to Aaron, expressing love and despair and asking God for forgiveness. The brief text shows a dramatic self-reproach as she insists she cannot live without him. Irene signs the message.
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Aaron
Irene
Springfield girl Irene Leslie dies after jilted note and morphine
Irene Leslie a 28 year old Springfield resident who boarded at 87 Warren Avenue died in City Hospital after taking morphine following a note to a Somerset Club member. Neighbors say she endured a nine year relationship with the clubman and left a pencil copy of the farewell note in her room. The death is attributed to diabetes by Dr McDonald though witnesses report laudanum use and prior suicide attempts.
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Somerset Club
Irene Leslie
Springfield
Warren Avenue
City Hospital
Elizabeth Wiggin
McDonald
Beacon Street
Miss Leslie
Mrs. Wiggin
Local Boston forecast for Wednesday and Thursday
Fair conditions continue in Boston and vicinity with cooler nights Wednesday and Thursday. Variable winds shift to westerly as the outlook calls for mild daytime temperatures.
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Boston
Vicinity
Weather Outlook for New England and Mid Atlantic
An eastern disturbance lingers over New England bringing continued rain. Showers are forecast for Wednesday across Diana and Illinois and then the Middle Atlantic coast. Temperatures fall where rainfall persists while Northwest sees a rise. Eastern districts stay cool with showers in the South. winds shift from southeast to light west along the coast.
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New England
Diana
Illinois
Middle Atlantic
Harvard Football Opens Training Camp
Harvard football men start work today as the season begins. The report notes preparations and early practice details for the team.
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Harvard
Battling Nelson
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Jordan
Syracuse
Endorsement for Father John’s Medicine in Nashua
In Nashua New Hampshire the recommendation and endorsement favor Father John's Medicine as best remedy for throat and lung troubles according to local readers and physicians.
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Nashua, N. H
John
Redmond Arrives in Boston Amid Welcome for Irish Cause
Noted Irish MP William H. K. Redmond and his wife landed in Boston to an ovation at South Station. The United Irish League Central Council arranged a grand reception at the American House grounds and a public thanks was given to Boston Post publisher E A Grazier for a $1000 contribution. Redmond would meet Archbishop Williams and dine with Mayor Collins at the Lenox, with further page continuation.
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William H. K. Redmond
Boston
South Station
American House
Central Council
United Irish League
American League
E A. Grazier
Boston Post
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Redmond
Archbishop Williams
Collins
Lenox
How New York Life Jugged Bonds
The New York Life Insurance Company sold 800000 dollars in bonds to J P Morgan & Co to later buy them back before a holiday to fit a report to the superintendent of insurance. Edmund D Randolph testifies that the sale and repurchase were to reduce apparent holdings, with Perkins handling both sides of the trades.
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New York
New York Life Insurance Company
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
Edmund D. Randolph
Charles M
New York Life Records Syndicate Underwritings In 10 Year Span
Mr Randolph presented a 10 year schedule of New York Life syndicate underwritings and transactions. Footnotes claim no syndicate losses. It cites $4,000,000 paid to J P Morgan & Co on joint account and a Dec 31 1908 sale of International Mercantile Marine stock to Morgan.
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New York Life
Mr. Perkins
International Mercantile Marine
Randolph
Hughes
Navigation Syndicate
J. P.morgan & Co
Ran
J. P. Morgan & Co
Boston and Worcester Trolley Line Foliage Route
In New England the Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line offers frequent service from Park Square every 9 minutes to Framingham and Worcester. Passengers can enjoy foliage scenery east of the Berkshires along this route.
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New England
Boston & Worcester
Park Square
Framingham and
Worcester
Berkshires
Fire Damages 31 2 Story Building at 54 Bers Street
A blaze last evening partially destroyed a two and a half story building at 54 Bers Street. The fire caused minor injuries to two people and endangered about six others. Police had faced a long running drama now revealed by the incident.
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Bers. Street
Fire tears through lodging house over suspected romance
Miss Holden’s first floor room burned in a blaze at a lodging house run by Mrs. Julia Rogers. Inmates escaped with minor burns as police probe a scorned lover linked to the attack who damaged clothing and valuables after a prior romance with Holden. A $50 reward was offered by naval officials.
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Dottie Holden
West End
Julia Rogers
Arthur Small
Albert Frost
King
Frost
Holden
Boston
Miss Holden
Navy Yard
Heroes at Fire Save Invalid
Four unnamed youths risked their lives to rescue Mrs. Catherine Gaffney, an invalid, from a burning Dorchester home at 213 Boston Street yesterday afternoon. Flames raged two floors above her room as smoke and heat surged through the building, and neighbors aided in the surprise rescue while others fled outside.
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Catherine Gaffney
Boston Street
Dorchester
Gaffney
Annie R. Godfrey
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Burdett
Department of Finance
Special Hight School
Attar Goeth
Burdett College
Boylston Street
Washington St
New Henry Siegel Co
Greater Boston
MR. Redmond
Anmhk Redmond, M.P
Miss Boston
OLD Tim Ball Players Game
Somerset
Bar Harbor
Northeast Harbor
Newport
Saratoga
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
the Sisters of Holy Cross
Post
Moti
We. Nomight
Boston Banking Company
Capital
Front St
J. P. Morgan
Perkins
Avyid
Peril
Engi Conservatory of
ORGE
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