Despondent firm president dies by poison on ship
Biar Crohan of Grand Rapids Michigan, president of the Great Western Hide Company, charged with embezzling nearly 50000 dollars, took poison aboard the Detroit and Cleveland steamer Western States and died shortly after at Receiving Hospital in Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
Biar Crohan
Grand Rapids
Great Western Hide Company
Boston
Cleveland
Western States
Receiving Hospital
Hide king Crohoh arrested in Grand Rapids on warrant
Crohoh, famed during the war for cornering the American hide market, was arrested in Grand Rapids on September 13 on a grand jury warrant issued in Boston. His son-in-law Phil Paris, secretary of the company, was arrested simultaneously on a similar charge.
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Crohoh
Grand Rapids
Boston
Phil Paris
Knights of Columbus Pilgrims Return From France
About 100 Knights of Columbus delegates returned on the Lafayette from a pilgrimage to France. Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty called the trip a triumph from beginning to end and urged that American dead remain in France as a perpetual bond. The Pope Benedict XVI was noted as in good health and welcomed the U.S. with the Stars and Stripes flown over the Vatican.
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New York
Knights of Columbus
France
Lafayette
James A.flaherty
of America
Pope Benedict
Vatican
Rome
America
Christian Science Hearing Postponed to November 2
The full bench of the Supreme Judicial Court will not hear Christian Science Litigation arguments until a special sitting on November 2. Arguments were to occur in October, but were postponed due to Charles B. Hughes of New York, senior counsel for the Christian Science Publishing Society.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Christian Science
Charles B. Hughes
New York
Board of Trustees
The
Christian Science Publishing Society
Square deal for N E F mill hands
Frederick K. Rupprecht, newly dubbed Americas cotton king, has bought 17 New England cotton mills for 20 million dollars but will not change management. He assures new employees through the Post that their welfare will not be neglected.
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Rupprecht
New York
Frederick K. Rupprecht
America
New England
Man with 90 year rise to cotton empire presidency
The article profiles R. K. a longtime messenger boy turned president of major cotton firms. He oversees 40 to 60 mills in the South and similar North factories, earning a reputation as progressive and liberal. Readers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are offered only brief notes about the new boss.
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United States
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Rioting erupts in Chicago stockyards district
Race clashes flare after Negro passengers stab motorman Thomas Barnett on a street car. Violence spreads through the stockyards as police deploy reserves and rifle squads. Three assailants threaten the car crew at Forty seventh and Union as cries for help flood headquarters.
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Chicago
United News
Stockyards
Thomas Barnett
Harry
Ruth Breaks Run Record in 11th Inning Victory
Babe Ruth, home run champion, breaks season runs record with his 148th run in the 11th inning to lift the New York team to an 8 to 4 win over St. Louis. The prior mark was Ty Cobb 147 in 1911 for Detroit.
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ST. Louis
Babe” Ruth
New York
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Are You Self Conscious or Embarrassed
Improperly spaced text from a period publication lists a street address and hours for a personality institute. The line suggests a guidance or informational notice about self consciousness and embarrassment with contact details at 739 Boylston St. and hours 9 to 6.
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Personality Institute
Boylston ST
B. B
Candidate to challenge Tague forms circulated
Nomination papers for an independent run against Congressman Tague were circulated yesterday. Although no name appeared on the papers, signers were told the candidate would be Judge Joseph J. Murley of East Boston, who was defeated by Tague in the recent primaries.
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Congress
Tague
Joseph J. Murley
East
Boston
Lomasney seeks rival against Tague in Boston race
The Lomasney faction aims to draft Edward Co. R. Bagley of East Boston for election day to challenge Tague. Efforts push James E Maguire to retire so Bagley can join the ticket, while William E Maguire seeks reappointment as clerk of the East Boston District Court. Governor Coolidge has allowed Maguire to remain in office amid opposition from East Boston voters.
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Lomasney
Tague
Edward Co. R. Bagley
East Boston
James E. Maguire
Bagley
Maguire
William E. Maguire
Clerk Maguire
Coolidge
James B. Maguire
Murley
Weather Forecast Hint from the Old Farmer
A fragment suggests the old farmer predicts fair weather today with some cloudiness and a touch warmer than yesterday. The note hints at a casual local forecast rather than a formal meteorological report.
New Hampshire Blasts Hidden Lubricant From Hills
Unverified claim that a superior lubricant is blasted from New Hampshire hills since 19ey with profitable production. Offers opportunity to share at $10 and requests sending for full description. Address on Devonshire Street Boston listed for EARNEST E. SMITH & CO. securities specialists.
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New Hampshire
Earnest E. Smith & CO
New England Securities
Devonshire Street
Boston
M Springfeld
New York
Sisck
Near Fight in Council Room Ends in Verbal Tirade
Brickley threatens to break skull of Demarest Lloyd as Loyal Coalition clash erupts in council chamber. Councillor Watson intervenes as tempers flare and voices rise beyond control.
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Brickley
Skull
Demarest Lloyd
The
Loyal Coalition
Councillor Watson
Cox outlines League of Nations reservations in San Diego
Governor Cox presents the League of Nations in San Diego and explains Senate reservations offered by Senator Hitchcock Nebraska and reads a portion of President Wilsons letter endorsing the reservations. He argues the President would not demand ratification without proper safeguards and approval.
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San Diego
Cal
League of Nations
Cox
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Wilson
Hitchcock reservations protect Monroe Doctrine not impaired
The statement asserts that the Monroe Doctrine would remain intact due to Hitchcock reservations, which declare it would not be impaired.
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Hitchcock
Volstead Act Enforcement Tightened in New York
Federal Commissioner Hitchcock announced a new rule for Volstead act violators arrested at night. After Oct. 1 they will not be released on cash bail and must appear before a federal commissioner the next day. The act is no longer a joke and violators will be treated as criminals.
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New York
Hitchcock
Baseball results wrap from yesterday across leagues
National League games include Chicago 6 Boston 7 with Suetec, Boston 9 Chicago in a late change, St Louis 4 Philadelphia 8 in 10 innings, New York 5 Cincinnati 2 first game and 9 3 second, Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 1 in 10. American League sees Cleveland 8 Boston 8, Washington 8 Philadelphia 6 on the 9th, Detroit 3 New York 4 St Louis 3 in 11.
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Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
York
St. Louis
Barry reveals two marriages in court
In Lawrence on September 20 in Superior Criminal Court Judge Frederick Fosdick hears James Arthur Barry of Andover confess that after each marriage he learned he had wed another man’s wife. Delia Lefrance stands with him as he faces a serious offence.
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Lawrence
Superior Criminal Court
Frederick Fosdick
Delia Lefrance
James Arthur Barry
Andover
Fosdick
Barry and Lafrance Woman Arrested for Bigamy Case
Barry and Delia Lafrance were jailed on complaint by Lafrance’s husband after living together in Andover. Barry claimed a prior marriage to Delia in Peterboro New Hampshire and said he sought verification from Lawrence police but the city marshal denied any inquiry. Judge Fosdick called Barry’s tale fishy and sentenced him to three months in the house of correction. Lafrance woman awaits trial for bigamy.
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Barry
Lafrance
Andover
Delia
Peterboro
N. H
Lawrence
O’brien
Fosdick
House of Correction
Lowell
Brickley Threatens After Protest Over MacSwiney Cable
City Council session erupts as David H. Brickley accuses Lloyd of the Loyal Coalition of insult and vows to break the skull during the meeting. Lloyd hints at suing over the cable price while hearing is denied.
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Brickley
MacSwiney
Council
Lloyd
Protest Over City Cablegram to Lord Mayor MacSwiney
Citizens plan a protest against a 25.60 expenditure by the city for a cablegram to Lloyd George requesting the release of Cork's Lord Mayor MacSwiney. Tension flares as Councillor Moriarty seeks a hearing while Brickley erupts in accusations.
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Lloyd George
MacSwiney
Cork
Lloyd
James T. Moriarty
Brickley
White
Husky Coalition
Councillor Watson
Anniversaries and World War I Events Highlight 1915
France protests to America over the destruction of Rheims Cathedral in 1915. French troops cross the Aisne Marne canal and seize trenches in Alsace in 1915. One year ago today Boston unions rejected a general strike backing police. A record freshet widens the Rio Grande to about 40 miles.
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France
America
Rheims
Aisne-Marne Canal
Alsace
Boston
Rio Grande
Cloudy and Warmer Outlook for New England and Mid Atlantic
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and warmer temperatures across Northern and Southern New England and Eastern New York through Tuesday and Wednesday with a chance of showers. Moderate to fresh winds from the north and northeast are expected near coastal areas. A Gulf of Mexico tropical storm was tracked near latitude 25N longitude 90W, moving northwest, with warnings issued along the Gulf coast.
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Washington
New England
New York
Nenday
Sandy Hook
Andy Hook
Hatteras
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Ry Sant
MacSwineys Condition Slightly Brighter Says Bulletin
London reports a small improvement in Mayor MacSwiney's condition but no material change. Mrs. MacSwiney states he was conscious and able to speak a few words to her this afternoon.
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London
MacSwiney
League
Home Office
Bedside
Evening News
Frost Triggers Record Chill Across Manchester Area
A sharp frost settled over Manchester and nearby regions with Goffstown eight miles away recording the coldest reading of 30 degrees. The clear sky and light wind left gardens and crops vulnerable to freezing temperatures. Local authorities urged protection for young plants and tender vegetation.
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Manchester
N. H
Goffstown
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Biar Crohon
Rapids, Mich
Tekes
U. S
Christian Science Hearing
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Imperial
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Atlantic Ave
Rowe's Wharf
Mr. Rae
Universal Top and Body CO
Scotia ST
Phome
Fay
Mass
G.O.P. Ciera
Igoverns
Allstar
James Dempsey
Post
Huntington School
Huntington Ave
University of Massachusetts, Inc
Surrey School OF Optometry
Otis Street
Cambridge
Ruth
Tufts College Dental School
Boston, Mass
Erin
Newberry
New York City
Im. C
Torr
Hricklbey
Corneil
David H. Brickley
Coalition
Amick Times Today
A. M
Boston and Vicinity
Penn Mutual Life
Clarence C. Miller
Penn Mutual
New Hampshire Cold
Thompson's Spa
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