Verdict Of Murder In The First Degree
John C Best listened to Essex jurors verdicts in a Breskheart Hill murder trial and was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of George Bailey last October. He showed a sarcastic smile as foreman Lane read the verdict, then calmly left with deputies for jail after final court adjournment.
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Mass
John C. Best
Bar of Justice
Essex
George BE. Bailey
Breskheart Hill
Farm
Vertier
Lane
Sherman
Middlesex Club hosts Civil War veterans dinner guests
Lieut Gen Miles Hon Frank Hackett and Rear Admiral Robley Evans were honored guests at the Middlesex club veterans meeting at the American House in Boston on March 28. About 300 members attended with many Civil War veterans present for the reception and six o clock dinner.
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Bostox
Miles
Frank W. Hackett
Agstat
Ant
Navy
Robley D. Evans
Middlesex Club
American House
Knox Likely to Accept Attorney General Post
March 28 report that Mr. Knox, offered by the president the position of attorney general, met with Mr. McKinley after lunch with Attorney General Griggs to discuss justice matters. Knox plans to return to Pittsburgh tomorrow afternoon and is expected to accept the portfolio.
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Wasarxerox
Knox
Griggs
McKinley
Pittsburg
Thera
Naval Vessels Movements Report
The torpedo boats Shabrick and Choriton move to Anapolis for trials. Pompey sails from Hong Kong to Cavite while Aafiro seeks from Cavite to Hong Kong. Dolphin proceeds to New York and Buffalo sails from Cavite.
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Beac
Shabrick
Choriton
Anaspolis
Pompey
Hong Kong
Cavite
Aafiro
Dolphin
New York
Buffalo
Credit for Aguinaldo capture Goes to Funston
Washington reports General MacArthur credits Funston for the successful Aguinaldo capture. The cable dispatch urges him be made brigadier general in the regular service. It expresses confidence in a swift end to hostilities in the archipelago and notes Washington gossip on the daring operation.
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Wasariaton
War Department
McArthur
Aguinaldo
Funston
Archipalage
Washington
General Funston
Weather Indications for New England Friday and Saturday
Wasnixaton reports a forecast for New England with generally fair conditions on Friday and comparatively low temperatures. Saturday remains fair with fresh northwest to north winds.
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Wasnixaton
New England
Bookstore Magazine Sales in City and Popular Novels
Bookstore sales in the city show magazines and late popular books performing poorly compared with large stores in Geston, New York. The most popular novels include Eben Holden by Page, Old Gentleman of the Black Stock, Mantle of Elijah, Monsieur Beaucaire, Eleanor, The Cardinal's Snuff Box, In the Place of the King, Stringtown on the Pike, and Master Christian.
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Geston
New York
Munsey’s
Ladies’ Home Journal
Strand
Cosmopolitan
Farnon’s
McClame
Juar Munsey
Lumbner’s
Eben Holden
Bachellor
Alice
Old Vineéennes
Thompson
Page
Elijah
Lloyd
Christian
Corelli
Hill postmaster Foss freed. summer study at Dartmouth
Foss, the Hill postmaster who defaulted, has left jail once more. Dartmouth College in Hanover will host a summer school from July 5 to August 3. A plan to run a passenger automobile line between Tilton and Concord drew notable interest. Meredith Shock and Lumber secured a contract to supply thousands of crates for bananas, with the first shipment sent. An amusing incident at a Manchester church saw the minister engrossed in weekly notices and forgets the usual prayer, drawing smiles from the congregation.
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Tilton
Concord
Meredith Shock and Lumber, Company
Manchester
The Greatest Thing in the World at Music Hall
A social spotlight follows Sarah Cowell Le Moyne as she stars in a Ford and DeMille play directed by Lieblir Co. Critics note club and society women acting as guardians of this high born actress during her tour. Audience turnout is expected to be strong at Music Hall next week.
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Sarah Cowell le Moyne
Harriet Ford
H.C. DeMille
Mrs. la Moyne
Barge No 9 Provides Replacement for Newmarket
A damaged vessel, Barge No 9, under Captain Charles Jorking, has been raced to modify with new Shehua Geeo gear and shram Down to replace the near Beste New Market line. The plan aims to restore a stepped route, with Maedaer 1 rye watt noted in the update.
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Charles Jorking
Bes
Beste
City Fathers Meet With Much Business Transacted
Regular meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen held Thursday evening with all members present. Petitions on street work and crosswalks referred to committees. Flood nuisance in the low district discussed with possible remedy deferred to sewers committee. Boston and Maine railroad extension hearing set for April 26 with notice requirements confirmed. Auditor's bills approved totaling 31749.49 and city officers appointed to new committee structure. The board adjourned for two weeks.
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Philbrick Block
Anderson & Jenkins
Cumber Market Street
William Bates
Middle Road
J. Schurman
Cabot
Asion
Ald
Phinney
Cass Street
Richards Avenue
Peter W. Shea
Stark and Burkett Streets
Clinton
Iran
Seymour
Sparhawk Street
Thornton
Myrtle
Hoyt
Middle Street
Mra
Rabella Washburn
Lawrences Street
Boston and Maine Railroad
Page and Bartlett
Portsmouth
South Road
Noble's Island
Pleasant Street
Ald. Phintey
Aldermen’s Room
Bartlett
Board
Snd
Fire Department
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Bechim Wad Son
Tao Noha
Gardner
Townace
Garrett
Blaisdell
A. N. Wells
C. F. Wells
Adams
Binnsdell
Whitehouse
Pray
Binis-dell
Rand
Vaughar
John W. Shannon
City Farm
E. B. Prime
Mr. Shannon
Freeman R. Garrett
Henry B. Yeaton
Mr. Prime
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Baltimore
Pleasant Birthday Party on Congress Street
Carrier Miss Lorence celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a large group of friends on Congress Street. The evening featured music, games, and a fine collation by Currier. A diamond ring was given as a valued token as guests departed late. Attendees included Mabel and Viola Redden, Mabel Emery, Florence Parker, Josie Peires, Beulah Currier, Harold Parker, Jota Emery, Roy Currier, and Arthur Tisdale at No 67.
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Misa @lorence
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Tha
Mabel and
Viola Redden
Mabel Emery
Florence Parker
Josie Peires
Beulah Currier
Harold Parker
Jota Emery
Roy Currier
Arthur Tisdale
Kindergarten Space Opens in South Ward Building
The newly renovated lower floor of a South Ward structure will serve as a kindergarten. Overcrowding at Haton school prompted the change, with the ward room to be used regularly for practical purposes.
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Haton
Portmouth Country Club Charter Meeting Held At Kelley Office
A large gathering of charter members attended the second Portamouth Country Club meeting in John W. Kelley’s law office. Officers to be elected April 1 were announced, by laws adopted, and progress reported on building a cozy club house overlooking the golf links and tennis courts. The club aims to be ready for use in May with tournaments planned and expanded facilities for golfers and lawn tennis players.
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Portamouth Country Club
John W. Kelley
Charles F. Saillaber
Portsmouth
Navy Yard Faces Possible Force Reduction Visit by Admiral Bowles
In a report from the navy yard, officials fear a reduction in yard force. Rear Admiral Bowles is expected to visit within a month while Naval Constructor Tawressy conducted a comprehensive ship inspection on March 27. Principal John Gault visited the yard the same day as did the Cromwell family en route to Newport, BR, with Lieut Sypher and wife. A board of Capt Swinbourne, Lt Cmdr Sewell, and Asst Naval Constructor Du Bose will choose candidates for master joiner and master laborer positions.
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F. T. Bowles
Tawressy
John Gault
Manchester
B. J. Cromwell
U.S. N
J. C. Sypher
Newport
BR. L
Sporting Notes Preview of Local and National Athletic Events
The Lowell M C A basketball team will visit the city soon. Portland M C A defeated Harvard 32 to 24. Princeton baseball beat Manhattan 5 to 4. Delapoon club to be well represented in golf and tennis this season. National League fights to stop star exodus to the American League. An American gun clubs team will tour England for trap shooting. A Peirce hall game features Woods brothers teams in a mixed lineup. Warner club eyes bigger athletic bids after strong basketball showing. financials noted as capable for a top baseball squad.
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Portland ¥. M. C. A
Peirce Hall
Woods
Walter
Frank
Charlie
Will
Garry
George
Warner Club
T Hs
Night Was Her Terror Cured by King’s New Discovers
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana recalls a night of severe coughing and breath trouble. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her coughs and colds, claiming a 56 pound gain after using three one dollar bottles. Trial bottles offered free at Glebe Grocery Co. Newsparer Ad.
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Chas. Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Dr. King
Glebe Grocery Co
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