Gun on Georgia Battleship Explodes During Target Practice
During Atlantic fleet drills off the Virginia capes a 12 inch 60 ton gun on the battleship Georgia burst on the first range shot. The muzzle blew off the forward turret area but the crew escaped injury. The Georgia, flagship of Rear Admiral Condy’s third division, suffered a likely unrecoverable loss of the gun.
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Garden transformation at First Church of Christ Scientist yard
From a ragged open lot beside the First Church of Christ Scientist a landscaped space rises. Terraced walks, granite steps, evergreen clusters and bulb beds replace the brick and timber, forming a green park for worshippers to reach the avenue and brighten surrounding walls with poplars along the rear wall and Chickering Hall.
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Murder on the Steps of the Lowell Post Office
In broad daylight at the Lowell post office Bogos Matsukian an Armenian aged 35 fired four shots at Mohammed Ahmad and Ahmad Noory both Turks aged 35 and 34. Mohammed Ahmad died at the hospital that night and Noory was placed on the dangerous list though recovery is expected.
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Armenian immigrant surrenders after deadly triple shooting in Armenia case
Matsukian known as Paul Mike confessed to killing Mohammed Ahmad Noory and another man after alleging they mistreated his wife in Harpoot six years ago. He claimed the two men rushed him when he confronted them for $40 on the post office steps, prompting the fatal shootout and a chaotic street panic. Ahmad Noory survived surgery and gave a differing account, while police investigated the motives and background of the Armenian immigrant.
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General Brayton of Rhode Island Dead at 70
General Charles Ray Brayton longtime Rhode Island Republican leader and power broker died at Jane Brown Hospital at age 70 after a long illness. He had served as a pivotal Senate influencer and political organizer from his Providence office, directing legislation and party strategy. He was born in Apponaug in 1840 and held several public posts including postmaster and head of the State police.
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Notable Brayton lineage spans Rhode Island history
General Brayton hailed from one of Rhode Island’s oldest families dating to Roger Williams era. His grandfather served in the Revolution and became chief justice in 1818, later joining the Supreme Court. His father, William D. Brayton, served in Congress in 1855 and later as collector of internal revenue until 1871.
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Robbery at Back Bay Apartment Under Quiet Break-In
Edward Nuttell of 11 Fallen street Back Bay awoke to find jewelry valued at $84 missing from his apartment. The thieves entered while he slept using false keys and caused no disturbance, taking items from the same room.
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