Portrait of a Puzzling Banker Swindle
No trace found of Norman H Poor after he swindled E H Gay & Co out of 15000 in bonds last Thursday. Police report boldness and cleverness, suspect forged check, and compare handwriting with a prior Harris & Co deed. Public notices sent to major cities as investigators chase clues to Poor residence and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman H. Poor
E. H. Gay & Co
Messenger Hooper
Poor
Harris & Co
N. W. Harris & Co
Equitable
Europe
New York
Boston
Son of Millionaire Takes Foundry Post to Learn the Trade
The heir to a wealthy iron manufacturer explains his decision to work as a tool sharpener in his father's foundry. He says wealth isn’t a reason for idleness and that industrial progress rests on skilled machinists. He aims to learn the business from the bottom, not rule it from an office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Frank Farrell, JR
Ansonia, Conn
Boy 15-year-old shoots 5-year-old in Meriden reprisal
In Meriden Connecticut on September 13 Charles Peckham a 15-year-old paroled from the Connecticut School for Boys shot 5-year-old Gertrude Crowell in a field. Peckham warned he would kill her and fled after the incident. It is believed the act was revenge as he was to return to the school Monday morning. The child was struck in the forehead and may survive if no infection develops.
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Meriden
Conn
Charles Peckham
Connecticut School For Boys
Westfield
Crowell
Gertrude Crowell
Peckham
French crowds hiss Combes at Renan memorial
Paris reports show on Sep 13 in Brittany peasants along the Renan memorial route jeered Premier Combes with cries of Alas Combes Vivre la Liberte. Anatole France and others spoke as soldiers were called to restrain supporters who threatened the barrier and mayor.
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Paris
Ernest Renan
Treguier
Brittany
Premier Combes
Chelsea Bridge Jump Follows Charge of Drunkenness
William Hingston aged 46 of 381 Medford Street Charlestown leapt from the north side of Chelsea bridge. He was rescued from the water by Draw Tender John Leary and John McAdams and taken to Station 15 where he was locked up on a drunkenness charge.
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William Hingston
Medford Street
Charlestown
Chelsea Bridge
John Leary
John McAdams
Hingston
Feast of Montevergine Ends With Fireworks Display
The Society Maria Santissima di Monte vergine marked the second day of its patron feast with a morning parade and high mass at the Italian Church of the Sacred Heart in North Square. An evening vesper service preceded tonight’s band concert and fireworks at North End Park.
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Society
Maria Santissima di Montevergine
Salvation Army 19th Anniversary Meetings Planned in Boston
The Salvation Army Boston No 1 mother corps marks its 19th anniversary with three open air and three hall meetings led by Colonel William Evans. Open air services occur in Pemberton Square at 10 30 a m 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m while hall meetings run 11 a m 3 p m and 8 p m at 13 Green Street. Music comes from the Salvation Army brass band and each night features a special speaker including Staff-Captain Percy Morton with Brigadier and Mrs. Ashley Pebles of New York as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
Salvation Army
Ing
Percy Morton
Ashley Pebles
New York
Mother Post
Boston
Scollay Square
Salvation Army sends unit to Kentucky and Tennessee
Colonel Richard E. Holz receives farewell in Cleveland as he prepares to lead Salvation Army officials from Cleveland Pittsburgh and Cincinnati into the mountain districts. He outlines plans to reach mountaineers with direct visits and test methods to awaken Christianity among a people described as practically without it. He cautions results may vary and says the upcoming trip will tell the tale.
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Cleveland, O
Richard E. Holz
Salvation Army Corps
Kentucky
Tennessee
Holz
Salvation Army
Cials
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Women Drunks Increase Amid Saturday Arrests in City
Just 211 men and women were arrested Saturday night for drunkenness with 25 women, signaling a rise in female arrests. Non residents numbered 88, led by 49 men and eight women from out of town. In North, West and South ends 68 non residents were captured, while 142 men and women face arraignment for drunkenness in Municipal Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Pemberton Square
White Star Line Not Withdrawing From Combine
Liverpool Sept. 13. A rumor that White Star will soon cease to be part of the International Mercantile Marine Company has no foundation. The absorption by White Star of the Dominion line aims at more economical operation of the two lines.
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White Star Line
Combine
Liverpool
Eng
White Star 'Ne
International Mercantile Marine Company
White Star
Dominion Line
Venezuela Massing Troops Near Colombian Frontier
From Willemstad Curacao dated September 13 a report says Venezuelan troops were sent from all regions toward the Colombian frontier and Maracaibo. Mauser rifles artillery and ammunition are stored at Maracaibo and bridges near San Cristobal were built for rapid troop concentration. President Castro asks each state to send two battalions in two weeks amid speculation of an inevitable war with Colombia due to sympathies for rebels and Orinoco navigation issues.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Venezuela
Maracaibo
San Cristobal
Colombia
Castro
Venezula
Cucuta
Orinoco
Ingersoll Boy Dies of Pneumonia at New Haven Home
The eight year old Colin McCrae Ingersoll died this afternoon at 8d Trumbull street after a long illness. He was the senior of his renowned brother, the late ex Governor Charles R. Ingersoll, who died less than a year ago. The Ingersoll family has contributed many prominent lawyers, citizens, legislators and diplomats to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Colin McCrae Ingersoll
Trumbull Street
Ingersoll
Charles R. Ingersoll
Hurricane strikes Nassau Bahamas with heavy damage
A severe hurricane hit Nassau on Wednesday night, barometer 29.20, northeast wind up to 90 miles per hour. It caused extensive damage to vegetation, farms, fruit crops, and houses while no deaths were reported. Shipping around New Providence was badly damaged and news from other islands was unavailable.
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Nassau
Bahamas
New Providence
Danger of Materialism Sermon At Immaculate Conception Church
Reverend Joseph H Rockwell S J preached at high mass on Harrison avenue warning that materialism harms youth. He said parents focus on social life and neglect the soul, risking ruin for many young men and women. He urged care for spiritual welfare alongside social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Harrison Avenue
Joseph H. Rockwell
S. J
Father Rockwell
Father. Rockwell
Delmont Romance Ends in Divorce Suit
Mrs Isabel Agnes Mulhall Delmont sues Albert R Delmont in Chicago for divorce citing desertion after a noted St Louis romance and lavish early marriage. Mulhall, famed as a Pine Street beauty, posed for a mural at Planters Hotel and later pursued a stage career while Delmont rose from Chicago broker to clerk on State Street.
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Delmont
ST. Louis
Isabel Agnes Mulhall Delmont
Chicago
Albert R. Delmont
St. Louisans
Miss Mulhall
Pine Street
Garrigan Avenue
St Louis
Jack Cunningham
Texas
Cunningham
Planters
Arthur R. Jones & Co
Board of Trade
Michigan Avenue
State Street
Delmonts
Jack Wilton Cunningham
Isabel Mulhall
Douglas May Go On Ticket With Galton
Democratic leaders have chosen a convention chairman and resolutions committee and focus on the rest of the ticket. William L. Douglas of Brockton may be nominated for lieutenant governor if he accepts, a strong running mate for Colonel Gaston due to labor ties. If Douglas declines, Worcester county may provide a candidate as Middlesex and other regions prepare for a vigorous campaign leading to the state convention.
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William L. Douglas
Brockton
Douglas
Gaston
Worcester County
Thayer
Worcester
Resolutions Committee
Middlesex County
McNamee
Cambridge
Revere House
Somerville Caucuses Narrow Mayor Field
As Somerville faces municipal caucuses, Joseph S. Pike withdraws leaving Dana W. Bennett L. B. Chandler Charles A. Grimmons and J. Warren Bailey in the race. Bennett likely skips the caucus while seeking Democratic support at the polls. Indications favor Senator Chandler for the caucus nomination with John M. Woods favored in the senatorial contest.
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Somerville
Joseph S. Pike
Dana W. Bennett
L. B. Chandler
Charles A. Grimmons
J. Warren Bailey
Mr. Bennett
Senator Chandler
John M. Woods
May Van Alen Engaged to Ralph Ranlet of Holyoke
Newport report says the engagement between May Van Alen daughter of J J Van Alen New York and Ralph Ranlet Holyoke Harvard graduate is expected to be announced soon. Ranlet known for charm fashion sense golf driving dancing and good manners, rival F William Lehr has left the field. Ranlet and Miss Van Alen were first connected in London and met again in Newport where they were seen together at the Casino and on shopping trips.
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Newport
Ralph Ranlet
Holyoke
May van Alen
J. J. van Alen
New York
Mr. Ranlet
Harvard
Harry Lehr
Mr. Lehr
Jeunesse
Lehr
Ranlet
Miss van Alen
London
R. R. Remington
Newport Reading
F. William Lehr
Ralph Rannet
C. W. Ranlet
Hadley Falls National Bank
Charles Ranlet
Worcester
Robert Ranlet
Ernest Lovering
van Alen
Airship Over Indianapolis Circles City At 700 Feet
A torpedo shaped airship about 30 feet long with two men passed over Indianapolis this afternoon. It approached from the northwest, circled the southern part of the city at about 700 feet, and disappeared toward the east.
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Indianapolis
Dr Blackburn at Tremont Temple sermon notes
The Rev Alexander Blackburn D D of Portland preached at Tremont Temple yesterday to large crowds. In the forenoon he spoke on A Vision of Victory and in the evening on Right Living and the Living Christ. Next Sunday Rev H P Waring of St John New Brunswick will preach, followed by Rev Edwin P Farnham of Brooklyn on September 27. Farnham is a former Salem man who recently moved to Brooklyn.
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Alexander Blackburn
D. D
Portland
Ore
Tremont Temple
St. John
N. B
Edwin P. Farnham
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mr. Farnham
Salem
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J. Costello
E. H. Gay
Niles
Franklin Farrel, Jr
Combes
Ichelsea Bridge
Dents
City Hall Avenue
West End
Lagrange Street
Broadway
East
Tena Harbor
Dudley
Roxbury
Roxbury Crossing
Field’s Corner
Hawmu't’ Furniture CO
Tremont Street
Galton
Somerville Politics
Woods
Ralph Ranlet OF
Holyok
Eo Comer's College
BECIN
Prospectus
E. Comer
Ashington St
Cor. Beach
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