Woman Kidnapper Seeks Freedom After Six Years Behind Bars
Helen Boyle, who served six years of a 25 year sentence for the 1909 kidnaping of Billy Whitla, seeks clemency from the Board of Pardons. The case, linked to Sharon and Cleveland, drew public attention as Boyle’s parents urge pardon to allow her return home.
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Pittsburgh Pa
Western
Willie Whitla
Sharon Pa
Helen Rpoyle
Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
Billy’ Whitla
James Whitla
Billy
Ashtabula
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Frank H. Buhl
C. A. White
Whitla
Helen Boyle
Cleveland
James Boyle
Sharon
Boyle
William McDermott
Chicago
Helen
Worcester Motorcycle Club Endurance Run Starts Today
The Worcester Motorcycle Club opens its two day endurance run starting in Worcester Massachusetts. The course will traverse all New England states during this year's event with riders from multiple clubs.
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Worcester
Mass
Worcester Motorcycle Club
New England
Frohman Policies To Be Continued By Successor
Announcement from Alf Hayman confirms the Frohman enterprise will continue Charles Frohman’s policies after his death. Daniel Frohman and estate officials secure commitments from Edward Sheldon and other playwrights to deliver works, with Maude Adams and other stars slated for next season as already planned.
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New York
Charles Frohman
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Frohman
Alf Hayman
Hayman
Daniel Frohman
Edward Sheldon
Augustus Thomas
Porter Emerson Browne
Catherine Chisholm Cushing
Eleanor Gates
Harry B. Smith
James Barrie
Arthur Pinero
W. Somerset Maugham
Mr. Frohman
Maude Adams
Ethel Barrymore
Billie Burke
John Drew
William Gillette
Otis Skinner
Blanche Bates
Marie Doro
Julia Sanderson
Donald Brian
Joseph Cawthorn
Wall Paper Sale Ad Promises Low Prices
An old advertisement promotes wall paper at 2 3 4 and 6 cents per roll with a line of golds at 5 cents. It claims savings on any grade of paper and directs readers to Eylers at 30 N Centre St for purchase.
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Eylers
N. Centre St
Elks Observe Flag Day With Evening Parade
Cumberland Lodge No. 63 B P O E marks Flag Day with a public parade at 6:30 PM and an 8:00 PM ceremony at the lodge on June 14 1915. Exalted Ruler Thomas Footer urges all members to attend and invites public spectators.
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ELKS
Thomas Footer
Cumberland Lodge of Elks
Cumberland Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
No. 63
Ellis
Order
Exalter
Home Dining Room Moves to Templeton House
The Home Dining Room relocates from 42 Bedford Street at the Woman's Suffrage Headquarters to 47 Bedford Street Templeton House. Miss Cora Bowie remains in charge offering regular meals and lunch, with the same service promised to patrons.
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Woman's Suffrage
Bedford Street
Templeton House
Cora Bowie
Tufts College President Formally Inaugurated
Dr Herman K Bumpus, who has led Tufts College since last fall, was formally inaugurated as president in Boston. The ceremony included a conference with New England college presidents and devoted part of the day to higher education discussions.
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Boston
Mass
Herman K Bumpus
Tufts College
Bumpus
Tufts
New England College
Flag Is Christen ed Today At City Hall Unfurling
New York marks the 250th anniversary of the first Board of Aldermen as the city unfurls a flag at City Hall. The banner echoes the original Dutch standard Peter Minuit carried to Manhattan 289 years ago, with orange blue and white colors. Aldermen gather in full attendance to celebrate.
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New York
City of
Peter Minuit
Manhattan Island
Board of
Aldeman
Richard Nicoll
Men’s Bleached Union Suits at McMullen Bros
Advertisement notes a special sale on men’s knee length bleached Union Suits at McMullen Bros from 7 to 8 pm, priced at 79 cents instead of the regular $1.00 value. Buyers are urged to take advantage of this one hour evening deal.
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McMullen Bros
Giant Chemical Works To Cost 12 Million In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh June 12 The Aetna Chemical Company will erect three large plants in Pittsburgh at an outlay of 12 million dollars. The project aims to produce benzol toluol phenol synthetic alcohol and nitric acid among other chemicals, with output expected to exceed 800 tons daily across plants and reduce reliance on European imports during the war.
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Pittsburgh
Aetna Chemical Company
R. W. Cooke
Pennsylvania Lines
Germany
Mormon church dedication in Portland with Joseph Smith arrival
Portland, June 12. Leading Mormon dignitaries including President Joseph Smith and Bishop C W Nibley of Salt Lake City arrived for the dedication of the Portland Latter Day Saints chapel. The $25,000 church seats 600 and dedication exercises are held tomorrow.
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Portland
Ore
Mormon Church
Joseph Smith
C. W. Nibley
Salt Lake City
Latter Day Saints
Washington June Brides in War-Era Society Notes
Society editors report an unusually large crop of capital June Brides as war delays keep officials and diplomats in place. Detentions here of congressmen and diplomats boost weddings planned for Newport and other resorts, while society stays active and summer life heats up.
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Washington
Newport
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