Freeing Chelsea Girl Elizabeth Hartford From Prison
Elizabeth Hartford of 30 Winthrop Street Chelsea remains confined in Sherborn Prison as a pardon petition lies with Governor Guild. Prominent supporters including Rev P S Henson Congressman Ernest Roberts and Chelsea officials plead for clemency citing her innocence and hardship.
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Boston
Elizabeth E. Hartford
Sherborn
Elizabeth EF. Hartford
Winthrop Street
Chelsea
Governor Guild
Hartford
Tremont Temple
P. S. Henson
Ernest W.W. Roberts
Edward Willard
B. GC. Gregory
Charles Currier
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of
Frank Hartford
Miss Hartford
Physicians’ Exchange
Gregory
Chelsea Public Schools
Hewey
Chelsea Police
Elizabeth
DeCourcy
Evidence in Needham killing case heard in Dedham court
The Needham manslaughter trial of Carmine and Giovanni Sammarco charged with killing Angelo Novia on May 29 resumed as the state rested and the defense opened. Testimony detailed blows and threats, with claims of self defense and accounts of the night from Antonio Novia, Dr. Hodgdon, Dr. Thompson, and others.
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Dedham
Needham
Carmine
Giovanni Sammarco
Newton Lower Falls
Angelo Novia
Antonio Novia
Andrew H. Hodgdon
Charles A. Thompson
Newton Highlands
Novia
Nicola
Antonio
Smokers Must Pay Full Tuition at Syracuse University
Syracuse University opens fall term with Chancellor James R. Day declaring tobacco users and theatre-goers among students must pay full tuition. He faults those who spend on luxuries for indulgences and notes no faculty concessions for such students.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse University
James R. Day
Dr. Day
Largest writing paper factory planned for Holyoke
The six building plant to be the country’s largest for fine writing paper will be built in Holyoke. Estimated cost, including machinery, is 700000 dollars.
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Holyoke
Auto in terrific smashup near Weston bridge
A chauffeured Locomobile with four occupants sped through Weston at midnight losing control near the bridge. The car struck the iron fence tearing 75 feet of it and nearly plunged into the Charles River. Fred H. Down was pulled from the water and treated for a broken arm and minor injuries at Newton Hospital.
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Weston
Weston Bridge
Charles River
Fred H. Down
Metropolitan Police
Newton Hospital
Mystery surrounds bridge crash as details remain hidden
Police refuse to name occupants or car number in the Gloucester incident. The Post reports car 16750 owned by Miss Anna Wilchire of Gloucester, a name not found in Gloucester records. Five people—three men and two women—barely survived, with conflicting theories about how Mr Down ended up in the river as the car wrecked a long bridge fence and displaced a capstone.
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Metropolitan
Newton Hospital
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Anna Wilchire
Gloucester
Down
Dawn
Summer's Second Summons
Straw hats appeared again as crowds gathered and shop shelves emptied for French chalk to brighten white shoes. The heat nudged thoughts toward beaches and many lamented closing summer homes or vacating beach rooms.
Straw hats Return to Service in Summer Heat Reprieve
Straw hats long listed as veterans of the season resume duty after a two week layoff. They join scores of others in extra service as a warm breeze and gentle humidity keep the day uncomfortable. The weather bureau forecasts cooler conditions ahead.
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Weather Bureau
Boston City Council Debates Municipal Lighting Plant
The municipal lighting committee failed to adopt a report calling for a city owned lighting plant and a voter submission. Republicans opposed the order while Democrats favored it aside from Foley of Ward 7, as 12 of 15 members debated Councilman McGrath's resolution for municipal fighting and voter decision.
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Boston
Foley
Ward
McGrath
Taft and Bacon Hear Cuban Party Leaders on Revolt
Presidents of the Moderate and Liberal parties met Secretary Taft and Assistant Secretary Bacon in Marianao to present their accounts of the Cuban uprising and belligerent conduct. They plan written terms for peace tomorrow as Taft estimates a ten day completion period.
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Havana
Taft
Bacon
Roosevelt
Morgan
Marianao
Funston Likely to Command Cuba Troop Deployment
War Department plans point to General Frederick Funston as commander if troops sail to Cuba with Brigadier Generals Thomas H. Barry and William P. Duvall as chief aides. Barry and Duvall, returning from European maneuvers, expect to sail by Sept. 29 but may be needed earlier. State Department says Taft and Bacon will relay messages to President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Cuba
War Department
Frederick Funston
Thomas H. Barry
William P. Duvall
Europe
Taft
Bacon
State Department
Messrs
Roosevelt
Department of State
Cuban rebels seize 12 horses from Cuban plantation owner
A Grand Rapids resident, unnamed, reported to Washington that Cuban insurgents seized 12 horses from his plantation near Santo Domingo. The State Department wired Minister Morgan in Havana for a formal report on the incident.
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Washington
State Department
Santa Domingo
Cuba
Grand Rapids
Morgan
Havana
Powder Explosion Wrecks Boarding House
A dramatic blast at a boarding house shattered walls on the third and fourth floors. Ada Greene escaped injury, praising firemen and neighborly aid. Father Pasquale Di Milla and Chief Mullen led rescue efforts as bricks rained onto the street. About twenty rooms were damaged. loss estimated at $3000, insured.
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Mullen
Mahoney
Malone
Boston Newsies Union Gains Paper Distribution Jurisdiction
Washington September 19 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor upheld the Newsboys Union of Boston in their bid to control Boston paper distributors by wholesale. The council also urged affiliates to appoint more organizers and to cooperate on related labor disputes, including issues between the Flint Glass Workers and Glass Bottle Blowers unions.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Newsboys’ Union of Boston
Flint Glass
Labor disputes and reforms addressed by unions in New York
A dispute between the Double Drum Holsters Union and the Central Federated Union of New York was sent to President Gompers for conference. The Central Labor Union of St. Louis seeks reopening of Federal Labor Union 6482. Efforts to pass broad child labor laws continue. Unions seek wage scale protections and defense fund benefits, aiming to avoid strikes if possible.
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Central Federated Union of
New York City
Gompers
Central Labor Union of
Pleaded 10 Have Child Sent Away
A 17 year old Malden girl Gertrude Hill pleaded guilty in Judge Bennett’s court to wayward conduct. Samuel Hill, her father, sought reform placement and hoped for a mission. The girl cried and attempted to cling to him as sentence was deferred for further investigation.
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Gertrude Hill
Samuel Hill
Highland Avenue
Malden
Bennett
Schooner Seized by Canadians Over Past Smuggling Charge
John J. Fallon of 2544 Atlantic Avenue was informed that his fishing schooner Arthur Binney has been seized by Canadian Customs at Northeast Harbor Shelburne Nova Scotia for an incident two years prior. Captain Rufus McKay reports a $450 fine to release the vessel as authorities allege smuggled goods landed at Liverpool Nova Scotia. Captain Green, then master, now serves aboard the steam trawler Spray. Fallon pays under protest awaiting remittance decision.
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John J. Fallon
Atlantic Avenue
Arthur Binney
Northeast Harbor
Shelburne
N. S
Rufus McKay
Liverpool
Green
Spray
Fallon
Sherburne
Mr. Fallon
McKay
Pfister & Vogel Seek Receiver For Fitzpatrick Shoe Co
Creditors led by Pfister and Vogel ask a court to appoint a receiver for the Fitzpatrick Shoe Company with a Stoughton factory after complaints of officer misconduct. About $23,000 in bank balances could pay 90 to 100 cents on the dollar, but funds are tied up by the principal stockholder and associates, delaying liquidation. A motion notice is returnable tomorrow morning.
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Fitzpatrick Shoe Company
Stoughton
Pfister & Vogel Co
Wisconsin
Boston
Youngest Judge in Jamaica Plain Soon to Be Confirmed
John Duff of Jamaica Plain, age 36, is poised for confirmation to fill a vacant Municipal Court seat after Chief Justice Wilfred Bolster’s promotion. A Harvard-educated lawyer with 12 years’ practice, Duff has served in the Legislature and led the Jamaica Plain Club. He treats the role as a stepping stone to a longer bench career.
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John Duff
Jamaica Pla
Governor’s Council
Guild
Wilfred Bolster
Mr. Duff
Duff
Duff & Livermore
State Mutual
Robert M. Morse
Jamaica Plain
Ward 22
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
Engstrom Named to State Board of Pharmacy
Ernst O. Engstrom Ph G of Pittsfield is appointed as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, expanding the board’s professional representation.
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Ernst O. Engstrom
Pittsfield
State Board of Pharmacy
Evangelist Cleared Of Charge Of Bigamy In Liverpool
Evanglist C. M. Alexander visited the revival opening in Liverpool. The chairman dismissed rumors of a desertion and three American children, stating inquiries fully refuted the charge. Alexander, married to Helen Cadbury in July 1904 in London, had accompanied her to the United States for their honeymoon.
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Liverpool
C. M. Alexander
Alexander
Mr. Alexander
Miss Cadbury
Richard Cadbury
London
United States
Morse-made junior and boys suits in Scotch cheviot
The two piece suits for ages 8 to 16 cost 3 to 10 dollars and are built from sturdy Scotch cheviots for rough wear. Morse-made suits for ages 3 to 8 come in a wide assortment of unique and clever styles.
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Elizabeth Hartford
Sherborn Prison
Clare
Angelica
Char
Summer
Mendez Capote
Zayas
Palma
Funston
Harrison Ave
Ada Greene
Pasquale di Milla
Father di Milla
Helen Roche
Barnes
Boston Newsies
Fitzpatrick Company
Plimpton
Hervey CO
Washington St
Haymarket Sq
Comer’s Commercial School
Boylston St
A. BR. Grover
Chickering
John
Bolster
Adams Square
Brattle Street
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