Two Men Convicted in Palmer Attack on Miss Laura Letendre
In Springfield Mass on September 7 the Superior Criminal Court heard that Miss Laura Letendre, 18, was abducted and kept overnight in Charles Thompson's Palmer home where she was attacked. A jury found Thompson and Thomas J Murphy guilty of the July 17 assault.
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Springfield
Mass
Superior Criminal Court
Charles Thompson
Thomas J. Murphy
Laura Letendre
Thompson
Palmer
Murphy
Miss Letendre
Henry Durant
Thompson House
Harry C. Cheney
Stephen Jones
Sherman M. Stebbins
Monson
Stebbins
Elopement tale ends in brutal Palmer assault case
Miss Letendre testified how she and Henry Moran fled toward Springfield but were intercepted by Thompson and Murphy in Palmer. Murphy claimed arrest duties and coerced the couple, leading to a brutal assault after a staged safeguard.
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Thompson
Murphy
Miss Letendre
Henry Moran
Fall River
Bristol
Providence
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Worcester
Southbridge
Palmer
Moran
Springfield
Father Tries to Seize Baby in North Attleboro Incident
William E. Smith, a local druggist, went to his mother's Fisher Street home with his sister in law Elizabeth Carr and attempted to take his 3 year old daughter Clare Smith from his late wife. The mother resisted and a fireman, Winfield Capwell, helping upstairs, aided in the scene.
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North Attleboro
William E. Smith
Smith
Winfield Capwell
Cadigan Sues Miss Crabtree Over Park Theatre Property
The second day of a Supreme Judicial Court trial features John J. Cadigan seeking 2750 in commissions from Lotta M. Crabtree over a Park Theatre district lease. Crabtree tests the process and details of brokerage, leases, and exclusive handling of her Washington Street property.
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Supreme Judicial Court
John J. Cadigan
Lotta M. Crabtree
Park Theatre
Sonoma
Miss Crabtree
Mann
Edward C. Gilman
John B. Fitzpatrick
Gould
Fitzpatrick
Cadigan
Messrs
Gould & Pollo
City Anniversary Ballgame Reckons Political Jabs
In Long Island, during Boston’s 277th founding celebration, Senator Tom uCrley struck Fred Bolton in a play fueled by campaign tensions. Mayor Fitzgerald helped Bolton and mused about a $4000 per year assessorship as the city team won 16 to 11.
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Tom’ uCrley
Ward 17
Fred Bolton
Ward 21
Fitzgerald
Bolton
Long Island
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Dick Field
Richard
Fire disrupts Boston cable system halting trolley service
A minor fire at the power station caused sparks and smoke, fanning a blaze that interrupted trolley service across Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, Forest Hills, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and Brookline for about 20 minutes. Employees shut off power, fire crews fought flames, and the Elevated lines spliced cables to restore service by 7:30.
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Dorchester
Roxbury
West Roxbury
Forest Hills
Mattapan
Jamaica Plain
Brookline
Brighton
Greater
Boston
Fans pick their all American team choice by fans
George M. Scannell cites fan selections for an all American baseball team, noting differences between expert picks and fan favorites. The article lists preferred pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders while arguing talent across leagues could hardly be bettered.
All-American Baseball Team Selections Highlight 1900s
A historic lineup lists pitchers Young Waddell and others from Boston Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland. Catchers Kling Sullivan, first baseman Chase, second base Lajoie, shortstop Wagner, third base Bradley. Outfielders Magee Beaumont Cobb with Henry Daley noted.
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Young
Boston
Waddell
Philadelphia Americans
Kling
Chicago Nationals
Sullivan
Chicago Americans
Chase
New York Americans
Lajoie
Cleveland
Wagner
Pittsburg
Bradley
Magee
Philadelphia Nationals
Beaumont
Boston Nationals
Cobb
Detroit
South Boston
Henry Daley
Unbeatable lineup of 1900s baseball stars referenced
The roster lists pitchers Brown Chicago Donovan Detroit Math ewson New York catchers Kling Chicago Bresnahan New York first base Dona hu e Chicago second base Lajoie Cleveland third Bradley Cleveland shortstop Wagner Pittsburgh left field Magee Philadelphia center Crawford Detroit right Cobb Detroit.
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Brown
Chicago
Donovan
Detroit
Mathewson
New York
Kling
Bresnahan
Donahue
Lajoie
Clevelary
Bradley
Cleveland
Wagner
Pittsburg
Magee
Philadelphia
Crawford
Cobb
All-American nine pick listed by Samuel Smith
Samuel Smith of East Boston selects an all American nine with Brown Chicago Donovan Detroit Bender Philadelphia Sullivan Chicago Clarke Cleveland Gibson Pittsburgh Chance Chicago Lajoie Cleveland Wagner Pittsburgh Clark Pittsburgh Jones Chicago Cobb Detroit.
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Brown
Chicago
Donovan
Detroit
Bender
Philadelphia
Sullivan
Clarke
Cleveland
Gibson
Pittsburg
Chance
Lajoie
Wagner
Clark
Jones
Cobb
Samuel Smith
East
Boston
Star Combination of 1910s Baseball Teams
Beams of Chicago and Cleveland players line up in a star combination with Walsh and Brown pitching for Chicago A and Old Cy for Boston A Donovan for Detroit, Kling and Sullivan for Chicago N and Chicago A, Donahue at first, Lajoie at second, Bradley at third, Wagner at short, Ma gee in left, Beaumont center, Cobb in right, with Boston represented by Gene Reid.
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Walsh
Brown
Chicago A
Old Cy
Boston A
Donovan
Detroit
Kling
Chicago N
Sullivan
Donahue
Chicago
Lajoie
Cleveland
Bradley
Wagner
Pittsburg
Magee
Beaumont
Cobb
Boston
Gene Reid
Picks Old Cy First All American Baseball Team
Samuel Kincaid selects an all American lineup naming Cy Young Boston A Brown Chicago Donovan Detroit Plank Philadelphia Clark Cleveland Bresnahan New York Chase New York Ferris Boston Bradley Cleveland Wagner Pittsburgh Magee Philadelphia Beaumont Boston Cobb Detroit with Boston’s Samuel Kincaid.
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Cy Young
Boston
Brown
Chicago
Donovan
Detroit
Plank
Philadelphia
Clark
Cleveland
Bresnahan
New York
Chase
Ferris
Bradley
Wagner
Pittsburg
Magee
Beaumont
Cobb
Samuel Kincaid
Trained Wife Quip Cited in Catholic Standard and Times
The Catholic Standard and Times quotes Hicks and Wicks on Marryat bragging his wife is thoroughly trained. Hicks says the wife is taught to do almost anything at his command, reflecting a sharp satirical take on domestic control allegations.
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Hicks
Marryat
Falling Cement Tragedy Pauses a Life
A brief, old-timey quip recounts a fatal accident where three tons of cement collapsed on a man named Bill, highlighting a noted physical weakness and the grim irony of the mishap.
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Bill
Harper’s Weekly
De Long and Shortleigh Exchange Witty Banter in London Tit-Bits
The dialogue features De Long asking about a rich wife and Shortleigh replying with a quip about pockets. The exchange mirrors satirical tone typical of London Tit-Bits, highlighting witty social banter.
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Shortleigh
London
Milk Price Fight Holds at Boston Nine Cent Advance
Boston producers and milk contractors resume talks over Oct 1 price rise. Farmers demand 40 cents per can and Knapp-plan changes, while contractors offer 7 cents more per can and pledge nine cents per quart to consumers, with no Knapp alterations.
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Boston
George Whiting
Whiting Bros
John B. Marcou
Princeton
Post
Charles Hood
Hood Brothers
W. A. Graustein
Boston Dairy Company
Little Rhody Wins Free For All in Jamestown Cup
The Little Rhody from Providence Rhode Island won the free for all yacht race for 40 feet and under at the Jamestown International Cup regatta. Capsicum placed second Dorothy Q third Dorothy fourth Mattacheesit fifth Asona sixth Margaret B seventh.
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Norfolk
Little Rhody
Providence
R. I
Capsicum
Port Washington
I. I
Dorothy Q
Marblehead
Mass
Dorothy
Baltimore
Mattacheesit
Hampton Roads
Asona
Margaret B
Washington, D. C
Bristol County Fair Opens with Strong Attendance at Taunton
Opening day at the Bristol county fair in Taunton Massachusetts draws large crowds as horse racing provides fast times in straight heats. Top trotting winner Binjola defeats Slick Wilkes and Time with 2:21 class purse of 300 while 2:30 class pacing shows Time and Alice Mack challenging for the purse of 250.
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Taunton
Mass
Binjola
Pr. S
Bingen
Bates
Cyocbus
Cvomnr
Slick Wilkes
Re. G
Provost
Walter Ic
Baton
Alice Mack
B. m
Dore
Ns Devi
Seeseee
Prospect Boy
Whelton Becomes Official Mayor Figure in Boston Rift
An accord easing feuds between Mayor Fitzgerald and Ward 8 backs Whelton as a real mayor. City allies shift as Hendricks Club figures gain contracts while Kiley and O Connell move from foes to allies. Lomasney stays silent as Ward 6 Senator Dixon nears unopposed renomination.
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Fitzgerald
Daniel A. Whelton
Hendricks Club
Martin M. Lomasney
Ward 8
Daniel J. Kiley
McClellan
City Committee
Joseph Lomasney
Alderman Whelton
Babson
Whelton
Boston
Kiley
Daniel T. O'Connell
O’connell
Bartlett
O'Connell
Quincy House
Edward Dixon
Ward 6
Lynn Defeats Springfield In Postseason Battle 5 to 8
In Lynn Massachusetts a post season game pitted Lynn of the New England League against Springfield of the Connecticut League. Lynn won 5 to 8 as first inning errors and timely hitting gave the home team the early lead that Springfield could not overcome. Killion pitched steadily for Lynn while Miller and Robarge worked for Springfield. Batteries Killion Ball Miller Robarge Time 49 minutes Umpire Henry.
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Lynn
Springfield
Killion
TVA
Miller
Robarge
Henry
Sonoma Girl Sets World Record in Grand Circuit Stakes
Sonoma Girl trotted a 2.051-4 mile to win the Hester-Columbus $10,000 stake by a half length over Geers 5 to 2 favorite in a race halted by rain after four heats. Highball chased hard from 12th, Lillian R. dominated the 2:09 trot, and Laura Belini led the 2:09 pace before a break ended her bid.
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Columbus
Sonoma Girl
Highball
Geers
Secon
Lillian R
Laura Belini
Elesis
Spo
R. Ws
Kingmaker
Robin
Lady Maud
B. m
McMahon
Miss Febler
Merrifield
Ernst
Davie K
B. G
Hopkins
Dr. Fox
John Caldwell
Br. G
John Taylor
Gr. Z
Wilson
Baraja
Shaw
W. McDonald
O Talpa
Ob. m
Jones
Benyon
King
McLaughlin
Eree Watson
Loomis
Belle Isle
B. mi
Swearringer
Charley Belden
DeRyder
Bonnie Russell
Thomas
Hester-Columbus
Linwood
McHenry
Soureers Fee
Margaret
Davis Clary Lotus
Laselil
Ob Pei
Kkassona
Young
Jack Leyburn
Ch. S . Be
McCarthy
Thornfield
Br. H
Flesis
Alatus
Sprague
Kingmore
Wee Te le Ag
Berthena Bars
Br. m
McPherson
Lapoints
Bonbough
Moy
Slayes
Ce Schermerhorn
Beg
Meeks
Sweeney I
J. Parks
L. Rea
Laura Beltni
MacDonald
Wee
Hal
Br. O
Pedrick
School committee orders removal of dangerous coal stock
The contract requiring New River mine coal with lump content is violated by highly heated bituminous coal with high sulphur. Inspections on Sept 12–13 show 185 degrees Fahrenheit six feet below surface, risking fire. Immediate removal is advised for all school deliveries under the contract per Arthur D. Little.
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Arthur D. Little
Morse's Hat Styles and Prices Aim for Broad Selection
The text promotes Morse's hat shop offering derbies and soft hats priced from $2 to $6. It claims to stock a broad fall assortment with correct styles for all sorts of men and promises superior style, comfort, quality, and fit compared to money spent elsewhere, with a suggested price to $5.
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London Harness Co
Devonshire St
Federal St
Lotta Crabtree
Curley
City of Boston
Ematy Cummings
Bill McClellan
FOX
Fair City
Devlin
George M. Scannell
Likes Beaumont
Harry Woodbury
the Home Furnishers’ Association’ of Mass
Ghawmut Furniture CO
Tremont Street
Hollis Street
Read’s Gun Store
William Read & Sons
Washington Street
Haymarket
Mark
Adams Square
WE Gem Foo
Feely Sale
Portland and
Sudbury Sts
Cash Clothing
Prudential Supply Co
Washington St
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