Directors Cleared in Bank Fraud Suit at Cambridge
Robert M Morse argued before Judge Pingham that the directors of the National City Bank of Cambridge bore no negligence risk in the losses totaling 310000 from cashier Coleman. Morse cited cases supporting directors' immunity absent guilty knowledge or timely warnings and urged reliance on the cashier as executive officer.
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National City Bank of
Cambridge
Robert M. Morse
Pingham
United States District Court
Morse
Mr. Morse
Dresser
Coleman
Threaten Raid Into Texas Near Progresso
Washington reports border conditions in the Brownsville district have worsened with 500 bandits threatening to cross into the United States. A battery of mountain artillery has been sent to Progresso, Texas, to deter the raid, while Colonel Blocksom warns that if Carranza does not stop them, American forces may advance across the border.
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Washlington
Brownsville
War Department
Funston
Progresso
Texas
Blocksom
Progressives Eye Bird Attitude Ahead of Campaign
Progressive leaders doubt Charles Sumner Bird will declare stance before party conventions. Acting Chairman Leon Baldwin heads a one man committee to probe Bird and deny McCall support rumors. Bird reportedly leans to Walsh, opposes Mexico policy, and rejects Clark’s sectarian issues. Walker undecided, awaits Republican platform. wary of current Progressive leadership dynamics.
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Charles Sumner Bird
Leon Baldwin
Progressive State Committee
McCall
Bird
Governor Walsh
Mexico
Nelson B. Clark
Joseph Walker
Progressive Party
Clark
Walker
Strikers Return From United States Cartridge Walkout
Lowell reported the United States Cartridge Company strike ended as gates opened and more than half of the 4000 workers returned to work. Management cited 1614 returning. strikers claimed under 900. About 2000 still off per company, over 2800 per union. A new Sewell Ford story was advertised for Sunday Post Magazine.
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Lowell
United States Cartridge Company
Ward 21 Seat Reallocated in McCall Cushing Tie
Election officials corrected tabulation errors changing Ward 21 results from Cushing to McCall in the gubernatorial race. Precinct 1 counts dropped Cushing from 1059 to 90 and boosted McCall to 959 for the ward total of 986 to 1059. Recounts in senatorial and House contests adjusted margins but not core outcomes. Collyer gained 81 votes over Caggliano's 8b in Ward 2.
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Election Commissioners’ Department
Ward 21
Samuel W. McCall
Gratton D. Cushing
Cushing
McCall
Democrats
House
Engler
Joseph G. Caggliano
Republican Committee
William G. Collyer
Collyer
Vates
Caggliano
Hampton Bridge Ends Toll and Opens Fishing Plan
Hampton New Hampshire reports the world’s longest wooden bridge will stop tolls on October 1. The span over the Sampton River, owned by the street railway company, has long charged autoists and pedestrians. Beginning next month fishing will be allowed along the bridge’s mile length.
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Hampton, N
Hampton Bridge
Sampton River
Street Railway Company
Wet and Va Van Loon Advocates Satiety Contests
A fragment notes contests with first and second prizes for each, urging readers to send to a Medway Mass box. It mentions a full page comic in the upcoming Sunday Post and references organizers associated with Hose Company No. 2.
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Hose Company No
Medway
Mass
Va van Loon
Boy Panhandler Eludes Searchers
Police still hunt for Hugh Waters an 8 year old who escaped from the home of his aunt and guardian Mrs Mary McDermott at 7 Warrenton street South End He had just been brought home from a weeks outing at Revere Beach where he panhandled along the boulevard and slept under counters with an old quilt as coverlet
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Hugh Waters
Mary McDermott
Warrenton Street
South End
Revere Beach
The Everlasting Miracle bully tale by William Brown Meloney
A Sunday Post Magazine feature by William Brown Meloney explores a bully story titled The Everlasting Miracle. The piece analyzes social dynamics, character motives, and the impact on classmates within a serialized narrative context.
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William Brown Meloney
Next Sunday Post
Mail truck driver freed by court in Somerville case
Coleman E F King, driver of the United States mail truck that ran over and killed 14 year old Edward Haley in West Somerville, was freed of manslaughter in Scemer ville Police Court yesterday after the case was not pressed at the request of Police Chief Kendall.
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Coleman EF. King
United States
Edward Haley
West Somerville
Scemerville
Kendall
Pleads Not Guilty to Wife Murder in Superior Court
Oscar F. Russ, a young man described as boyish looking, was indicted for first degree murder in the cheating and killing of his wife Emily Russ. In court yesterday Judge Dubuque heard arraignments and the defense requested a month to consider changing the plea.
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Oscar F. Russ
Grand
Emily Russ
Superior Criminal Court
Dubuque
Wendell P. Murray
Morris Katseff
Russ
Hose Coupling Contest Set by Medway Fire Dept
The second annual hose coupling contest of Hose Company No. 2 Medway Fire Department will be held on Saturday October 9 in Medway Village. The event starts at 2 o clock. Entries close October 6. All entries
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Medway Fire Department
Medway Village
Silence Is Not Assent at Missouri Republican Banquet
Republican leaders from across Missouri gathered in St Louis for a campaign kickoff banquet. Key speakers included U S Senator John W Weeks of Massachusetts Representative James R Mann of Illinois and former Representative James Watson of Indiana.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
United States
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
James R. Mann
Illinois
House of Representatives
James Watson
Indiana
Senator Weeks Presses Watchful Wait on Wilson Policy
Senator Weeks warned that public silence over President Wilson’s foreign negotiations does not imply assent to methods used. He linked the administration’s diplomatic handling of Mexico Santo Domingo and Hayti to the next election’s fate for Democrats. Weeks cited Mexican killings and property losses, critiqued Pan American aims, and noted calls for stronger defense and a fair Underwood tariff impact.
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Weeks
Wilson
Democratic Party
Mexico
Santo Domingo
Hayti
Bryan
Republican Party
New England
Mann
Expert Offers Guide to Saving Bond Income in Sunday Post
An financial expert outlines practical steps to preserve and grow bond income in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. The piece emphasizes prudent investment choices, tax considerations, and risk awareness for steady returns.
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Llow
Next Sunday Post
Shaw as Prohibitionist Offers Support to McCall
William Shaw the Prohibitionist candidate for Governor sent a letter to ex-Congressman McCall offering withdrawal and support if the Republican convention adopts a strong prohibition plank. He argues that only this plank can save Republicans from defeat, warning that McCall’s silence would be seen as cowardice or a secret liquor deal.
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William Shaw
McCall
Calvin Coolidge
Cushing
Frederick St Gillette
Committee
Thurston
State Committee
Republican Party
Massachsetts
Letter urges Massachusetts Republicans to back prohibition plank
A communication copies key officials and leaders urging a clear State and national prohibition stance. It warns that silence signals cowardice, promotes the local option stance, and threatens the election of the McCall ticket without a firm prohibition pledge. The letter notes withdrawal from the race if the pledge is not adopted and offers campaigning support once a firm stand is declared.
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