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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1901

Page

2

Divorce Granted for Mrs Shepherd in East Cambridge Court

Judge Braley awarded Mrs Mandans Shepherd a divorce from Dr Hovey J Shepherd on cruelty and abuse. She received custody of daughter Ruth and ten dollars weekly alimony. Dr Shepherd keeps custody of son Thomas. Libel withdrawn and alimony terms discussed with counsel.

Braley East Cambridge Mandans Shepherd Winchester Hovey J. Shepherd Ruth Thomas B. E. Church Monk

Alarm for Waldeck Rousseau Deepens After Surgery

Paris reports rising concern over Prime Minister Waldeck Rousseau as a second operation for an abdominal tongue abscess is completed. An insider says dangerous symptoms are developing though official bulletins state no alarm and that his strength remains maintained.

Paris M. Waldeck-Rousseau

Tom L. Johnson Sworn In As Cleveland Mayor

Tom L Johnson is sworn in as mayor of Cleveland and immediately assumes duties. Augustus Hubbell faced charges of libel against Johnson and waived a preliminary hearing. Hubbell later gave sworn statements alleging Johnson paid him 300 to influence voters.

Cleveland, O Tom Ll. ‘Johnston Foray Greveland Augustus Hubbell Tom L. Johnson Mimary Justice _ Brown Common Pleas Court Hubbell Johnson

Morgan Exposé Reveals Proposal That Sparked Trust Plan

A fragmentary exchange suggests Pierhont McEeon proposed to his wife and implied a trust arrangement. The garbled quotes hint at a personal pledge tied to a financial or legal trust, with the exact phrasing unclear but the core idea of a proposed trust evident.

Morgan Pierhont McEeon Darling

Holbrook Held on Assault With Intent to Kill

James A. Holbrook of Braintree is held in $500 bail for the September grand jury after a brief hearing in Quincy court. Michael J. O'Brien testified he tried to collect a $10 debt from Holbrook and was attacked with a flatiron when Holbrook refused. Holbrook suffered an epileptic seizure while awaiting transfer to jail.

Quincy James A. Holbrook Braintree Michael J. O'Brien Mr. O'Brien Holbrook

State G A R officers elected at Concord meeting

The State department G A R elected officers including Commander Alanson C. Haines of Newmarket and senior vice commander William B. Carter of Lebanon. Other posts named include junior vice Edward E. Parker of Nashua and national encampment delegates Warren Reed, Warren THuie, Monroe, Edwin Prommer, Chester, Thompson, and Winchester.

Concord N. H State Department Alanson C. Haines Newmarket William 8. Carter Lebanon Edward E. Parker Nashua Co. B. Warren Eater Warren ‘Thue Monroe Rye Eee Edwin Prommer Chester Thompson Winchester Woman's Relief Miel U Bate Flow Ortamauth Treas Annie L. Cushman Emery Amalar Irvine Maraen A. Z Pepe Jenne Si da Apt Baith Apigce Jun

Nashua River Flood Tops Year Low in Clinton Area

April 4 Clinton area reports Nashua River at its highest level in a year. Metropolitan Water Board opened temporary dam gates as Clinton Lancaster and Still River lowlands overflow. Work on the town basin halted by high water, pumps may resume tomorrow. river rising slowly with no serious damage feared.

Clinton Nashua Metropolitan Water Board Lancaster Still River Water Board Bostof

Wrecked Chester W Chapin Passengers Reach New York

More than 160 passengers from the steamer Chester W Chapin arrived at the New York and New Haven depot after the vessel struck a rock on Patience Island in Narragansett Bay. Women in the party were headed to Easter shopping. lifeboats were used and all but the captain and crew were saved.

New York New York & New Haven Forty-second Street Chester W. Chapin Patience Island Narragansett Bay Providence

Two men overcome by gas reported to police

Philip McLaren aged 42, a lodger on Carver street, was found unconscious in his room about seven in the morning and admitted to City Hospital. James Powers, 20, a plumber, was found unconscious in the new building at 2023 Columbus avenue Jamaica Plain and taken to City Hospital after Dr Libby advised.

Philip McLaren Carver Street City Hospital James Powers Columbus Avenue Jamaica Plain Royice Powers Libby

Berlin Fire Destroys Wheeler Mill Property

Fire in South Berlin at 2 o clock this morning largely destroyed Edmund W. Wheeler's mill property. Wheeler, elected Selectman at Monday's town meeting, is accused by residents of arson tied to disputes over town affairs.

Berlin Edmund W. Wheeler

Rev Dr George F Huntington Dies in Michigan

The Rev Dr George F Huntington a renowned Presbyterian minister in the United States died today in Marshall Michigan from paralysis.

Huntington Marshall, Mich Kil George F. Tatth

Grape-Nuts Promises Vitality For Busy Philadelphia Leader

Louis Fink Jr of 598 4th Street Philadelphia says Grape-Nuts helps his mind amid business cares. He notes weakness before proper nutrition and credits the cereal’s powerfully nourishing elements with renewed vigor. He now uses it regularly and considers breakfast incomplete without it.

Louis Fink, Jr 4Th Street Philadelphia

Judgment Denies Patrick Holding On Evidence From Jones

In New York Justice Jerome challenges valet Jones as a liar while Patrick reads a written statement. Jones admits deceiving his attorney and others as cross examination reveals alleged murder of William Rice. Adjournment set for Tuesday as Patrick’s voice is heard for the first time in court.

Jerome Jones Patrick Rice New York Charles F. Jones William Marsh Rice Moore Osborne District Attorney's Library James A. Baker Ostorné Battle Melvin Dalberg Dalberg Meyer Short Captain Baker House of Detention Jone Mr. Moore Mr. Rice Hom Tex Clothesine Counsel Aeree Justice Crome New Tore Morris Meyers David L. Short Patrick Will W . Rice

Patrick Faces Court as Jones Testimony Needs Corroboration

In a tense court session Justice Jerome instructed that Jones's testimony in the Rice murder case must be corroborated before Patrick can be held. Defense counsel Moore urged the state to seek corroboration during the adjourned interval while Patrick maintained a calm, defiant stance through cross examination.

Jerome Moore Patrick Tolay Jones Battle

Spaulding Widow Joanna N. Dead at 77 in West Medford

Joanna N. Spaulding widow of George Spaulding aged 77 died at home. Services set for April 5 at 2 p.m. at her late residence Harvard Avenue West Medford.

Spaulding West Medford Joanna N George ¥. Spaulding Une Rene Harvard Avenue

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