Power Fail Fails Cities in Darkness in Albany
The Adi rondack Electric Power Corporation, a $19 million firm based in Saratoga, was ordered by the Public Service Commission to show cause by Sept. 30 why it should not be required to immediately repair plant and transmission lines to prevent further outages affecting Albany and Troy and disrupting trolley services. James R. Hooper of Boston serves as president.
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Saratoga
Public Service Commission
James R. Hooper
Boston
Albany
Troy
Holdups in Gloucester Reported in Three Robberies
Gloucester reports a series of robberies on Sept 18 with three incidents. A rear window break at Nicholas Solovicos fruit store on School street and Railroad avenue yielded a small sum. James Smith garage on Pearl street saw an attempted joy ride after disconnection of a car. Roger Wadsworth baker was held up on Sargent street as two men rifled his pockets.
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Gloucester
Nicholas Solovicos
School Street
Railroad Avenue
James Smith
Pearl Street
Smith
Sargent Street
Roger Wadsworth
Two Cambridge Girls Convicted in Shoplifting Case
In the second session of the Municipal Court yesterday morning Judge Duff found Celia Roche 17 guilty of shoplifting $18 worth of goods from Boston department stores. Margaret Murphy 19 was sentenced to a month in the House of Correction but the sentence was suspended after the judge learned she had a seven month old baby. Roche was sent to the Cambridge probation matron.
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Cambridge
Boston
Duff
Celia Roche
Margaret Murphy
House of Correction
Third Wife of Dentist Testifies In Estate Suit
In Plymouth on September 18 the trial of Eugene W. Stone administrator for Dr. Henry M. Stone's estate against Dr. Ella F. S. Stone of Boston continued in Superior Court. The case drew a large crowd as all three of Dr. Stone’s wives drew interest. Ella F. S. Stone has testified for both sides, remaining on the stand much of yesterday.
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Plymouth
Eugene W. Stone
Henry M. Stone
Efia F. S. Stone
Boston
Stone
Ella F. S. Stone
Deposited Bank Books in Chelsea Case
Testimony details Mrs Stone taking two Chelsea bank books totaling 2296 to Mrs Webber in Chelsea. Dr Stone allegedly gave the books to Mrs Webber and later died. funds and ownership become points in the estate litigation. Witnesses mention multiple bank books, shares, and a murder-related trial proceeding.
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Mrs.Stone
Mrs. Webber
Chelsea
Dr. Stone
Eugene W. Stone
Ella F.S. Stone
Chelsea Bank
Mabel R. Webber
Lawin
Clara Davis
Ella F
One Year Sentence for Robbing Lodge Treasurer
Carl Stillman, 56 years old, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to stealing 168 dollars from Boston Lodge No 13, Order of Brith Abraham, of which he was treasurer. Chief Justice Bolster sentenced him to one year in the House of Correction. Stillman appealed and was held on 500 dollars bail for the Superior Criminal Court.
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Carl Stillman
Boston Lodge
N& 13
Order of
Brith Abraham
Bolster
House of Correction
Stillman
Superior Criminal Court
Malden to Welcome Chinese Restaurant Despite Alderman Blakely’s Vote
Malden officials move to allow a Chinese restaurant amid opposition from Alderman Blakely who warned of morals risk. A Chinese investment group, linked to Boston Salem Lynn and Haverhill eateries, toured local sites to study operations. The venue will stay open until midnight while other Malden restaurants close at 9.
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Malden
Blakely
Chop Suey Trust
Boston
Salem
Lynn
Haverhill
Aldermanic Board
Massachusetts
Canton
Next Sunday Post seeks title for unnamed picture
Readers have a chance to win prizes including a $25 top award by suggesting a catchy title for an unnamed picture in the upcoming Post. There are 32 total prizes available.
Sa y Woman Is Marchioness Sa y Woman Is Marchioness
On the Arabic the saloon passenger list shows Mrs. Chester, alleged Marchioness of Donegal, travelling incognito to avoid publicity. She claims to be Mrs. Chester but offers no denial of her title. Reporters note travel plans to Montreal with a stop at Boston's Touraine hotel.
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Chester
Donegal
Post
Mrs. Chester
Duke of Connaught Welcomed at Vancouver
The Duke of Connaught the Duchess and Princess Patricia arrived by royal train in Vancouver with a guard of honor and regimental band in attendance. They were met by British Columbia Mounted Police and toured the city after a courthouse welcome address presented by the Mayor.
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Duke of Connaught
Vancouver
B. C
Patricia
British Columbia Mounted Horse
Man Damages City Police Sign in Brockton
Henry Smith 36 born in Boston smashed a police badge sign outside the Brockton station. Officer Wilson heard the crash, Smith admitted the act, and was jailed after a $5 drunkenness fine and a $10 glass-breaking penalty.
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Brockton
Henry Smith
Boston
Wilson
Smith
Brother's Body Found on Doorstep in Boston
The body of William Harrica, 28, recently discharged from Boston City Hospital, was found yesterday morning by his sister Mrs Ida Harrica on his doorstep. Local police began investigations into the death and have not released a stated cause. The incident occurred in the Boston area and prompted a citywide inquiry.
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William Harrica
Boston City Hospital
Ida
Coffin and Herrica Move From Winchester Home
M Coffin stands on her steps at 8 Harvard Street Winchester while Herrica a former lineman for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company is described as afflicted with heart disease on the report.
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M. Coffin
Harvard Street
Winchester
Herrica
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Fifty Japanese in Hari-Kari Pact Report
In Grand Junction a secret assembly of fifty Japanese men drew lots to choose a participant for Hari-Kari to honor the late emperor. Police broke in, arresting two leaders who confessed to self-inflicted death. Local druggists are warned against selling poison to Japanese.
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Grand Junction
Col
Danderine Promises Hair Revival at 25 Cents
A vintage ad touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure for falling hair and dandruff. It claims a neglected scalp causes hair loss and promises immediate lustre after first use, with fuller, new hair appearing over weeks.
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Knowlton
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