Courageous lodging house heroine earns court praise
In a police court case Judge Hadley commended Mrs Marie St Onge for her brave actions locking burglars in a room at her lodging house. She described how she cornered Joseph Lafontaine and Emil Brassard, aiding immediate arrest after burglars tried to flee. Lafontaine faced $600 bail for the next term. Brassard was held at $600.
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Hadley
Ralph Moise
Moise
James E. Spencer
Spencer
Welch
Moody Street
Chaput
John Corey
Percy S. Smith
Marie St. Onge
Merrimack Street
Joseph Lafontaine
Emil Brassard
St. Onge
Amelia Emond
Superior Court
Brassard
Middletown Citizens Lose Hope in Robber Hunt
In Newport Rhode Island December citizens of Middletown despair over catching bandits who burned hay and straw stacks and a windmill during four consecutive months since autumn. A reward offered by the town failed to produce tips or assistance from residents or the police department, including Mrs Jule Werg Howe.
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Newport
R. T
Middletown
Copnell
Jule Werg Howe
Plans for Funeral of Capt Woodbury Kane
Plans are announced for the funeral of Capt Woodbury Kane. Details are not fully readable but indicate scheduled services and arrangements for the officer's burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Woodbury Kane
Old Centrals Reunion and Dance Celebrates Local Team
The Centrals, Lowell amateur basketball champions for three years, held the first annual reunion and dance at Mechanics hall on Middle street. Many ex-members returned for four hours of dancing and social time. William Wilson, captain of the first team, served as general manager with a full staff in charge of arrangements and entertainment. The Calumet Orchestra provided music.
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Centrals
Lowell
Mechanics Hall
Middle Street
Evach
Association
William Wilson
Calumet Orchestra
Gloucester captain fined for tobacco smuggling in 1918 case
St Johns December 7 Captain Farmer, master of the Gloucester fishing schooner Patrician, was fined 125 dollars at Bay of Islands for tobacco smuggling more than a year ago. Herring are reported abundant in the inlets and several American and Canadian vessels have loaded cargoes.
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St. Johns
N. F
Farmer
Gloucester
Patrician
Bay of Islands
Christmas Gift Ads by Eugene G Russell
A fragment from the Chicago Record-Herald quotes ads by Eugene G Russell urging readers to buy Xmas gifts that last forever. The snippet includes a playful exchange about singing, featuring Miss Screechleigh and a music teacher, illustrating light local-page text and advertising style.
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Eugene G. Russell
Screechleigh
Chicago Record-Herald
Casey Rally Draws 200 Plus in Ward Three
Mayor Casey spoke at the Branch Street engine house gathering in Ward Three, praising economy in city hall administration. He cited the lighting, pump contracts and land deals from the current year as illustrative, with Peter F. Brady presiding. Speakers included James B. Donnelly M J Dowd Alderman Cosgrove John E Drury John Duff Andrew McAloon and John F Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Branch Street
City Hall
Peter F. Brady
James B. Donnelly
M. J. Dowd
Alderman Cosgrove
John E. Drury
John Duff
Andrew McAloon
John F. Courtney
Boston & Northern Street Railway completes Lakeview park winter sports
Arrangements are finished for winter sports at Lakeview park by the Boston & Northern Street Railway. A toboggan slide and rustic log cabin have been built and numerous electric lights installed to illuminate the site.
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Boston & Northern Street Railway
Lakeview Park
Winter Park Set To Open As A Full Winter Resort
After a heavy snow and frosty days the park will formally open as a winter resort with hockey curling polo and other sports. Masquerades and ice carnivals are planned with prizes. A French orchestrian costing over 3000 has been installed. Concerts and popular music will be played throughout the season for skaters enjoyment. The ice will be kept in excellent condition and the toboggan chute will provide ample fun.
Whiteman Sentenced to Eight Years in Auburn
Buffalo, Dec 7. District Attorney Abbott said Judge Dickey of Brooklyn denied Whiteman’s application for a certificate of reasonable doubt. Whiteman will be taken to Auburn to serve an eight year sentence.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Abbott
Dickey
Brooklyn
A. J. Whiteman
Whiteman
Auburn
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the Court
the Centrals
William J. Wilson
A. W. Myrick
Theodore L. Pearson
Dan’ E. Gray
Walters. Byam
Paul MacDonald
Charles Seede
Alexander Patrick
William H. O’brien
ZEK
Bert Coote & Co
Wall Street
Dollar
Zineile and
Boutelle
Prince of Pilsen
Maxmillian
Kubelik
Ysaye
Hermany
Ford and Wilson
Shediac
N. B
Philip Gautreau
New Bedford
Mass
Riage
Gautreau
United States
Putnam & Son CO
Central Street
Rogers, Peet & Co
Kersey
Meltons
Melton
Oxford
Black
Oxford Meltons
Eneatioen Valent
New York
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