Massachusetts woman held in arson probe over insured relatives deaths
Mary Kelleher of Cambridge is jailed as investigators pursue a possible arson link to six family deaths over three years. Insurance payouts to Kelleher prompted questions about the causes of her husband Stephen’s ptomaine death and a daughter’s illness at Holy Cross hospital while no others were affected.
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Gggeerville
Mass
Mary Kelleher
Cambridge
Higgens
Mra
Kelle
Sretleher
Tein
Kelleher
Bridget Knowles
Annie ¥. Knowles
Stephen Kelleher
William Kelleher
Katherine Kelleher
Stephen
Katherine
Holy Chest Hospital
Andrew J. Lovell
Norton to be freed after decade in prison for murder
Raleigh reports Norton, a white man, may be released after ten years of a thirty-year sentence for a murder he did not commit. Affidavits in ex Judge Sutton's possession allege that Thomas White confessed to the murder.
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Qurved
Raleigh
N.C
A. B. Norton
Thomas H. Sutton
Thomas White
Northampton State Farm
White
Norton
Revive Live-Wire Victim at Cooper Hospital
Camden December 18 a Millville workman shocked by an electric wire at a Public Service line was revived at Cooper hospital and regained consciousness. Doctors report he will likely recover though suffers a severe headache and nervous condition.
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Moopital
Camden
N. J
Onts Malimm
Millville
Cooper Hospital
Vicim
Public Service Corporation
Local scandal report on arrests over infidelity
A New Jersey incident details Kirk Camiri and Maury Gilles being arrested in a case involving infidelity and a man connected to Cambron. The report notes a wife, a nurse, and a tangle of accusations, with further mentions of a band event and political context unclear from the fragment.
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Ping
N. J
Kirk Camiri
Maury Gilles
Mr& Cambron
Cambron
Irs
Stiles
Prosecution Links Hains Brothers to Yacht Club Killing
Frederick A. Storm testified Thornton J. Hains and his brother Captain Peter G. Hains pursued William E. B. Annis before the yacht club shooting. Birchfield said Thornton Hains drew a revolver to drive him away and also forced Mrs Annis from the float. The widow, Mrs. Annis, confirmed her husband’s death and will testify again.
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Annie
Flushing
Frederick A. Storm
Thornton J. Hains
Peter G. Hains
William EB. Annis
Annis
Thornton Halas
Onion
Btorne
Halas Brothera
Charles Birchfield
Appls
Thornton Hains Elso
Santa Claus Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
New York December 18 Santa Claus week opens at Madison Square Garden as part of a grand toy exhibition lasting through Christmas Eve. The Hitle girls display hundreds of dolls with outfits carriages and accessories. Proceeds from doll sales go to the Hospital for Crippled Children. Boys feature sleds wagons skates bicycles and other playthings in abundant variety. A Junior Aero club exhibit includes miniature airplanes kites balloons and wireless telegraph gear.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Aero Club
Damages Awarded to Kentucky Girl for Lost Tooth
In Frankfort Kentucky nine year old Reneta Kendrick received 1200 from the city in a court of appeals ruling. The injury arose when she fell on an uncompleted pavement alleged to lack proper protection.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Reneta Kendrick
Murders Mob Takes Kentucky Prisoner to Gallows Near Four Miles
Eimer Hut charged with Ma mie Womack's murder in Adeley is seized from the Kentucky jail by a mob at Monticello Wayne county carried four miles to Greasy creek and hanged to a tree. The ceremony follows a Christmas tree scene in Bangor Pennsylvania where a boy named Earl Davis aged fourteen dies after his family shows him a tree. A stock herd reprieve telegraphed from Williamsport extends the lives of forty cows and thirty hogs on a farm near Alvira amid foot and mouth disease doubts.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Eimer Hut
Mamie Womack
Adeley
Monticello
Wayne County
Greasy Creek
Williamsport
State Sanitary Department
Foresman Brothers
Alvira
A&a
Harrisburg
Roosevelt appoints Gorse E Work collector of internal revenue
President Roosevelt names Gorse E Work as collector for the district of New England. A major fire in Goldsboro North Carolina causes extensive damage with losses around 100000 dollars. The treasury buys 100000 ounces for New York 76200 for New Orleans and 60000 for Denver deliveries at 46692 per ounce. Rev Berryman Green longtime Episcopal Seminary of Virginia official resigns amid Betoweel content.
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Roosevelt
Gorse E. Work
District of Weal
Goldaboro
N. C
Treasury
New York
New Orleans
Denver
Berryman Green
Episcopal Seminary of
Virginia
House Demands Evidence From President Over Secret Service
In a dramatic session on December 18 the House unanimously adopted a resolution asking the president to transmit any evidence supporting his claim that Congressmen avoided investigation by the Secret Service. The measure, moved by Chairman Perkins, seeks proof of misconduct and whether any cases have been referred to courts.
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Locesvelt
Concama Db
Secret Service
Lamar
Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Perkins
Oyer
Lert
Concrees
House
Atul Alan
Senate resolution seeks inquiry into Marine Corps orders
Senator Rayner of Maryland introduced a Senate resolution demanding an investigation into the presidents orders relating to the Marine Corps, which was detached from battleships. He joked the committee should report whether Congress can prescribe a net of rifles for governing the Marine Corps, binding the president as commander in chief. Referred to the committee on naval affairs.
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Senate
Marine Corps
Washington
Rayner
Maryland
Congress
Army
Navy
Committee On Naval Affairs
Boys Annoy Government Wireless Experiments Disrupt Signals
In San Francisco on December 18, two rival youth investigator groups face curtailment of their wireless experiments after their fictitious nightly messages interfere with government traffic. The activities disturb operators and hamper work at Mare Island, the Farallones, Goat Island, and nearby stations.
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San Francisco
Mare Island
Farallones
Goat Island
Turkey stolen from Amos Mumma as Christmas gift plans fail
Mount Joy Pa December 18 a twenty five pound turkey owned by Amos N Mumma of East Donegal township was stolen Thursday night while he planned to send it to President Roosevelt as a Christmas present. Boston December 18 Leon McCullough president of the Boston common council surrendered to police on charges of perjury and conspiracy to defraud the city of two hundred dollars on June 1. He posted bond of two thousand five hundred dollars.
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Mount Joy
Amos N. Mumma
East Donegal Township
Roosevelt
Boston
Leon McCullough
Common Council of
For That Dull Peeling After Eating
A report notes stomach discomfort and vague symptoms after a meal. The text mentions peeling or dull sensations and hints at medical evaluation or observation without clear diagnosis. Further details are unreadable, making precise conclusions difficult.
Fashions in New York Opera Costumes Brighten Evening Wear
Special correspondence notes the opera crowd favoring white and pale tones with satin, net, lace, and silver thread gowns. A Metropolitan opera attendee wore a pale pink satin dress with crepe de chine underlayer, gray braid accents, and a silk rose, while other guests showcased spangled nets, chiffon, and embroidered silks.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Opera Cloak Trends in Stage Attire Amid Fashion Notes
A fragmented scene describes cloak details with cords and tassels, noting blue and gray shades and a white opera cloak as a rare exception. It mentions pale versions, fur fabrics, and adjustments around the forehead area, with observers tire and many around in opera boxes.
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Fawnik Fimw
Making Ice at Home A Cheap Method Backed by Magazines
The Technical World Magazine notes a small inexpensive device from Reading England capable of producing ice for domestic use with minimal cost and labor via sulphuric acid. Authors caution they have not tested it but report strong favorable impressions from credible sources.
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Baw Tong
Technical World Magazine
Mage
Reading
England
Elegant gowns and new fashion wraps at opera nights
The article surveys fashion at the Manhattan Opera House noting New York matrons wearing Empire styled velvet, satin, and jet accents. It describes long crepe de Chine sleeves, black net outfits, and satin slippers with rose center ornaments priced from 24 to 30 dollars. It also details coral wraps and ottoman silk trims, plus a new ice water machine concept from Technical World Magazine.
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New York
Manhattan Opera House
To Part After Honeymoon To Please Rich Mother
Mason M. Wilson of 2111 Chestnut Street Philadelphia married Nellie M. Kernan despite his mother’s opposition. The couple began a short honeymoon plan then will live apart two weeks after returning, with Wilson remaining with his mother and Kernan moving to her parents at 2412 Catherine Street. If the arrangement works, the wealthy Mrs Wilson will aid his education and maintain support through fall. Kernan had previously worked in a retail department store.
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Mason M. Wilson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Nellie M. Kernan
Wilson
Catherine Street
Local notices and league events fill Kemp area calendar
Fortnightly club meets in Kemp with program notes. Maryland Tuberculosis Association to hold a Dec 21 meeting at the YMC A. Fourth basketball league game at the Y M C A gym with Greens versus Whites, interme diates relay race between halves. Bowling scores and standings listed for local participants. Real estate sales announced by Leo Weinberg and Hammond Urner trustees. Public health blurb urges cold prevention and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy with testimonial.
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8. Brown
L. Smith
M. Shirley
A. Jones
Eichelberger
G. Garber
Garber
Austerman
Ba Uramer
Andere
Helfenstein
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Full Schroeder
Moore
Cramer
Johnson
Markey
Seth
JobhitTe
Leo Weinberg
St Bicely’s
Lodesturg
Interbenezer Pfoutz
Dohneville
Hammond Urner
West Patrick Street
Cuues
Bouts Street
Schwalm
Merry Christmas Shopping in Local Stores
Local ads list a range of gifts and prices from footwear and monogram items to brass designs and glassware. Featured are Moser and Schroeder goods, designer lamps, cut glass, and holiday stamps, with emphasis on jewelry, millinery, and hats for ladies and children at reduced prices.
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M. C. Ott
North Market
Steeet
ED Cross
John Eisenhauer
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