Forest fires loom as identity of Gerald Chapman debated
Connecticut authorities declare the anonymous figure linked to a long mystery is George Chartres son of Irish immigrants. Chartres and a brother are described as connected to a former New York City employee now in education. Chapman, convicted of the state crime, reportedly used a false name in New York County and was released after a ten year sentence in 1908. He reportedly aided by Mrs Catherine Connors of New York City, identified as an aunt, with later details continued on page four.
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New York
Gerald Ta Wating
George Chartres
New York City
Chartres
Chapman
Wis
Mia
Hiceny
New York County
Catherine Coners
Ghry
Connors
Spurns Plea for Reconciliation Reported in Telegram
Chicago article notes Mrs. Stillman reportedly spurned her husband’s reconciliation advances after a telegram from his secretary in New York. She had planned a vacation in Arizona and intended to leave part of her estate to Quebec.
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Chicago
Hivard, &E
Exaner
Heco
Grand ‘Canyon
Stillman
New York
Stilmaz
Arizona
Jth
Quebec
Premier Herriot Takes Offense in Treasury Row
Premier Herriot rails at critics over postwar finance and promises to unveil secrets of the French treasury. Cabinet whispers say he challenged the Bank agreement terms from December 1920, stating a reserve of 100 million pounds remains, kept in case the crisis worsens.
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Treasury
Fire destroys young pines on Robie estate North Hampton
A fire at the Robie estate in North Hampton destroyed considerable young pine growth between Lafayette and Fernayente near 21 o clock this forenoon. About two years ago a batch of pines was planted on thin soil, with some ten year old growth present. The blaze caused about 1500 dollars in damage. North Hampton chemical and help from Hampton worked to control the fire and prevent spread.
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Robie
Hampton
Lafayette
Fernayente
Tessewill
Arica Case Mentioned In Peruvian Ambassador Dialogue
Fragmentary text notes a Peruvian reply delivered today tied to an Arica case and mentions the ambassador, with references to programs and Easter music. Details are unclear but involve diplomatic exchange and cultural events.
Babe Ruth Treated After Train Trip Illness Report
Reports from Washington and Baltimore describe Babe Ruth collapsing on a train en route from Ashville North Carolina to New York. Physicians say Ruth’s condition is serious but not dangerous, with overexertion or poor eating cited. He is to be moved to St Vincent’s Hospital Newark upon arrival Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
George Rman
Babe
Ruth
Ashlie
N.C
New York
Baltimore
Paul Kritchell
New York Americans
Fire Destroys Peabody Plant
Fire gutted the Peabody plant in Masqu area according to the Associated Press. No injuries reported as crews battled the blaze through the night and investigators began examining the scene for the cause.
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Peabody
Destructive New England Forest Fires Leave Toll
Fires across New Hampshire Massachusetts and Connecticut burned timberland and buildings, destroyed millions of feet of standing and cut timber, with at least one death. Public warnings urged forest closures and brush permit suspensions as fires spread from Longmeadow and East Longmeadow to Enfield and Blizzardville. Volunteers and firefighters battled through the day amid shifting winds and incendiary- origin suspicions.
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Associated Press
Westerly
Harlestown
Tod
Pine Woods
Charles
New England
Ella
Walker
Erving
Seven Fires Investigated in Worcester Area
State Inspector McCarthy of Worcester is in Leominster and other towns assessing fires during the last 24 hours. Several fires are believed incendiary in origin, with authorities pursuing suspected arson leads.
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Associated Press
Leominster
Mays
McCarthy
Worcester
First Holy Communion Ceremony at Immaculate Conception
A total of 88 children 41 boys and 47 girls from the Church of the Immaculate Conception parish received their first Holy Communion after six weeks of preparation. A large congregation attended with Rev. D. Alex Sullivan presiding and offering a brief address. Confirmation is planned for May with several hundred expected to participate.
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Church of the Immacuate Conception
Mayor Orel Dexter to introduce Secretary Cook at dinner
Mayor Orel A Dexter will introduce Secretary of State Frederick W Cook of Massachusetts at a business men's dinner. The event, part of a cordial dinner series, features a turkey banquet. Wentworth of Stratham is visiting sister Mrs Nellie West on Court Street.
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Orel A.dexter
Frederick W. Cook
Massachusett
Wentworth of
Stratham
Nellie West
Court Street
Rye Town Officials Praised by Navy Secretary Letter
A Navy Department letter from Secretary Curtis D Wilbur thanks Rye board chairman Nowell P Marden for aiding in the January 20 S 45 submarine grounding rescue. The town sent a tractor to Jaffrey Point to assist Wallace Sands Life-saving crew, showing cooperative spirit during Portagrouth harbor incident.
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Navy Department
Curtis
D. Wilbur
Nowell P. Marden
Rye Board For Selectmen
Portagrouth
New Hampshire
Rye
Wallace Sands
Jaffrey Point
Curtis D. Wilbur
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Connecticut
Rhode Island
Sik
Herriot
Bank Ac Ees
Nolhampton
Arica Case
Babe Ruth
Peabody, Amasq
Fom
Firata Fed
Puzwell
Mass
James Neon
Marshfield
Ers
Pollos
Springhald
Stala
Enfield
Flizzardville
Secwilbur
Town of
Twa, Restauant
Britize Street
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