Shoplifter Sentenced in Sherborn Court 15 Months
A crowded Sherborn police court session dealt with 29 drunks and several larceny cases. Bridget Queenan received a suspended three month jail term. Walter Whitworth and others faced varying penalties or probation. Nellie Foster pleaded guilty to drunkenness and shoplifting, with James McCabe linked to related crimes. The judge sentenced Foster to 15 months at Sherborn and McCabe to four months, amid testimony detailing stolen shoes and other items. Frank Shields was fined for furniture moving while intoxicated. Several youths faced fines for minor thefts and Sunday drunkenness. Mary Lebrun also paid six dollars.
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Hadley
Bridget Queenan
Walter Whitworth
Walt
Alice Merrill
Alice
Lowell
James Brown
James
Slattery
State Farm
Nellie Foster
A. G. Pollard & Co
Harry Dunlap
A. G. Pollard
Fortin
Edward Boardman
William H. Hawes
Inspector Walsh
Boardman
Hawes
Manchester
Welch
James H. McCabe
Joseph H. Furlong
Colburn Street
William H. Curtin
Broadway
McCabe
Inspector Donaldson
Mr. Furlong
Gaston
Furlong
Dover
Frank
Manuel Arsenault
Patrick Sullvan
Thomas Maguire
Joseph J
Thomas McNally
John Loonan
Alexander Bancroft
Thomas Collins
Patrick McNally
Mary Lebrun
Sexton will contest heads to Supreme Court trial
The Sexton will case goes to trial tomorrow in Cambridge Supreme Court. Relatives seek to overturn Mrs. Margaret Sexton’s will which split half to kin and half to masses for her soul. The issue is her sanity at the time of the will. Judge Lawton upheld the will in probate after a lengthy hearing. W H Bent and Peter A Fay represent the contestants, Hogans and McEvoy the will.
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Sexton
Supreme Court
Cambridge
Margaret Sexton
Lawton
Peter A. Fay
Hogans and McEvoy
Record Rifle Score At Camp Logan In Illinois Guard
Corporal Fred Dehnert of Company D first regiment Illinois national guard achieved a remarkable mark at Camp Logan. At 800 yards he fired five balls through the bull and made a perfect score, a feat militiamen call a record for the range.
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Chicago
Fred. Dehnert
Illinois National Guard
Camp Logan
Dehnert
Salman Sirk Sale Case Heard In Superior Court
At the opening of the superior civil court this morning F N Wier for the defense began his argument in Salman Sirk versus Emery et al involving the Merrimack house property sale. Mr Dunbar followed and argued until the noon recess.
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Superior Civil Court
F. N. Wier
Salman Sirk
Emery Et al
Merrimack House
Dunbar
Mr. Wier
Notre Dame Academy Golden Anniversary Banquet Planned
A grand reunion and banquet are set to celebrate the golden anniversary of Notre Dame Academy in the city. An all day celebration includes a high mass with graduates singing in the morning, a banquet in the afternoon, and benediction at 4 PM on October 29 at the institution.
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Notre Dame Academy
San Diego Writer John C Moore Dies at 80
San Diego California October 20 John C Moore a newspaper writer died suddenly last night of paralysis aged 80 He was an Englishman and a Crimean war veteran
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San Diego
Cal
John C. Moore
Race riot at Littleton Ends in Death and Injuries
In Littleton Alabama a race riot leaves one white man missing and presumed dead, another fatally wounded, and two Black men seriously shot. A white man Joe Thompson is wounded, and the assailant is a Black man Tolbert. Mistrustful townspeople guard the town after looting attempts and powder theft at a mine.
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Birmingham
Ala
Littleton
Ira Creol
Joe Thompson
John Barr
Will Tolbert
Thompson
William Tolbert
Creel
John Rous
Tolbert
Oyster man shot by janitor on Washington Street
Patrick Devanney, an oyster dealer, was killed by Francis Reilly, janitor at 704 Washington Street. Devanney, tending his sick wife nearby, argued about using the street before the janitor fired. Reilly told police he would remove loiterers by force if needed.
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New York
Patrick Devanney
Francis Reilly
Washington Street
Devanney
West Eleventh Street
Washington
Inauguration Exercises Begin At Chicago Seminary
Chicago on October 20 marks the start of events for the inauguration of Rev. J. H. George as president of the Chicago Theological Seminary. Services have been held across churches and the seminary community. Today President Harper of the University of Chicago will speak at the seminary chapel. An evening banquet of the Congregational club will feature Dr H C King of Oberlin, Dr Mary S Woolley of Mount Holyoke, and Prof W D MacKenzie as principal speakers.
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Chicago
J. H. George
Chicago Theological Seminary
Harper
University of Chicago
Congregational Club
H. C. King
Oberlin College
One Man Dead Five In The Game In Saloon Clash
In Chicago on October 20 a quarrel over the coal strike led to a saloon fight that ended with the death of Chas Wulff, 27, and injuries to Geo Bowes, a bartender, and David Scultz. Frank Brown escaped, John Fitzgibbons is a witness. Bowes, a Socialist, was wounded after a remark about Socialists sparked the clash. Bowes says he acted in self defense.
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Chicago
Chas.wulff
Geo. Bowes
David Scultz
Frank Brown
John Fitzgibbons
Bowes
Wulff
Scultz
Political rallies and ward lists stir Massachusetts race
The Advertiser notes rising political activity as both parties face unprecedented questions among the rank and file. Reports from Holyoke and Springfield cite large rally turnouts as election day nears, while Democratic clerks submit ward-by-ward supervisor lists to Governor Crane. Continued details from Lawrence and Lowell hint at intensified campaigning.
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Holyoke
Gaston
Springfield
Lodge
Bates
Col. Goetting
Republican State Committee
Lowell Hospital Consolidation Planned Before $100,000 Endowment
A generous friend intends a substantial gift of about $100000 to the Lowell General Hospital. The donor requests consolidation with the Lowell Hospital. Officers of both institutions met and signaled willingness to merge. Details are pending but the Lowell General would absorb the Lowell Hospital once debts are cleared, benefiting the city with a well endowed hospital.
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Lowell General Hospital
Lowell (Corporation) Hospital
Lowell Hospital
Lowell
Fire damages underground chambers of Propaganda college
A dangerous fire swept the underground chambers of the Propaganda college in Rome on October 20. Firemen fought for two hours to subdue the flames. Cardinal Gotti, prefect of the Propaganda, learned of the danger only after the blaze was extinguished.
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Rome
College of the Propaganda
Cardinal Gotti
the Propaganda
Branford Coachman Ends Life After Theft Charge
Branford Conn October 20 Fritz Kraus a 40 year old coachman killed himself to avoid police court on a theft charge. He had allegedly sold a gun given for cleaning and, after a warrant was issued, drank aconite at a hotel before slashing his throat with a razor.
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Branford
Conn
Fritz Kraus
Worker struck in forehead at Gorham street shop
Clarence Wilson of Gorham street was struck in the forehead by a piece of iron at the Lowell Machine shop forenoon. He received a one and a half inch cut and was treated at the Emergency hospital where four stitches closed the wound.
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Lowell
Clarence Wilson
Gorham Street
Glue plant destroyed by fire in Springdale
Pittsburg, Oct 20 The American Glue company plant at Springdale was wiped out by a late night fire. Loss placed at 120000 with investigators considering incendiary causes.
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Pittsburg
American Glue Company
Springdale
British consider sending Indian troops to Somali land
London reports the British government weighing the option of dispatching Indian troops to Somali land to confront the Mad Mullah amid ongoing colonial security concerns.
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London
Somaliland
Elihu B. Hayes Injured After Stair Fall
Lynn report says Hon. Elihu B. Hayes sustained a fractured skull from a fall down stairs Saturday. He is in a semi conscious state and doctors anticipate recovery.
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Lynn
Elihu B. Hayes
Help wanted and lost items fragment list
Classified notices show several job seeks and lost items. A general house worker and cook is sought at 9 Elm Street, while a 22 year old college graduate seeks office work. Lost pins and a bag with money appear near Elliot Dental Rooms to Bridge Street. rewards offered. Also listings for dresser tenders at Assabet Mills, a home for winter in Derby Morse, and property for sale or rent near Dracut Centre. Monarch Poultry Mfg Co. seeks male reps.
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Elm Street
Elliot Dental Rooms
Merrimack Street
Appleton Street
Bridge Street
Assabet Mills
Maynard
Mass
Miss Lane
Derby & Morse
Middle Brent
Happy Foot Boots Offer at Local Store
Ladies are urged to visit the shop for Happy Foot Boots priced at 4 50 per pair. Rubber Heels can be ordered to improve walking comfort with felt insoles that are hand sewn and do not squeak. The ad promises daily ease and softness for the feet.
Slayer Millionaire Sees Air Brake Royalty Prospects
Charles Cawley of Pittsburg, jailed awaiting trial for his mother and brothers homicide, is expected to become a multimillionaire from royalties on a new air-brake slated for nationwide adoption Insanity will be his defense.
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Charles Cawley
Pittsburg
Cawley
Miners Conventions Opens in Wilkesbarre
About 740 United Mine Workers delegates from Pennsylvania met at Nesbitt Theatre to vote on arbitration to end the 162 day strike. President Mitchell led discussions while Wilson and Nicholls opened the session. credentials showed 636 delegates with expected increases as organization continued.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers of America
Hard
Pennsylvania
Nesbitt Theatre
Mitchell
Hart Hotel
W. B. Wilson
Wilson
T. D. Nicholls
Scranton
Nichol
Nicholls
John T. Dempsey
Italians volunteer for Macedonian cause seek Garibaldi
Rome is filled with volunteers from Italy who want Gen Ricciotti Garibaldi to lead them in support of the Macedonian struggle. Garibaldi doubts timing, predicting a broader Albanian revolt next spring and saying he would lead volunteers in Albania if warranted.
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Rome
Ricciotti Garibaldi
Albania
Chance for Recovery in Explosion Victim
Philip Gregway remained in serious condition at St Johns hospital after a charged powder blast he triggered while digging from a hole he had set off. Doctors report he is weak but has a chance for recovery.
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Philip Gregway
St. John's Hospital
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