Back Bay Breach of Promise Case Opens in Court
Allie Milliken sues Jeremiah Watson for $40,000 alleging he promised marriage while living with his daughter in a fine Back Bay house. The trial outlines her background, arrival at his home, and years of alleged endearments and concealment before eventual estrangement. Milliken testified briefly as the court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Lothrop
Supreme Judicial Court
Allie A. Milliken
Jeremiah M. Watson
Huntington Avenue
Beach Street
Messrs
Montresser T. Allen
Lafayette G. Blair
Edgar O. Achoen
Daniel F. Yost
Mr. Blair
Vermont
Massachusetts
Beachmont
Chelsea
Boston
Spenecon Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Chelsea House
Lightning Forces Factory Closure in North Weymouth
A April 6 thunderstorm in North Weymouth damaged the Bradley Fertilizer Company plant forcing a shutdown. The storm also knocked out the town fire alarm, shattered the River Street school flagstaff, damaged telephone poles, and grounded the Hingham Street railway, suspending traffic. The McLeod residence was struck, with the bolt running down the chimney into the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Weymouth
Mass
McLeod
Bradley Fertilizer Company
River Street
Hingham Street Railway
Weymouth
Carter Henry Harrison Wins Chicago Mayoral Election
Chicago voters backed Carter Henry Harrison Democrat by a large margin aided by his famous father’s name and independent split in the Republican ranks. Harrison led with about 140,000 fewer total votes than the November tally and carried every ward as the Democratic tide swept city offices and many council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter Henry Harrison
McKinley
Bryan
Nathan Sears
Harrison
John M. Harlan
Citizens
Sears
Harlan
Washington Hesing
Business Administration of Municipal Affairs
Hesing
Harison
Carter H. Harrison
William J. Bryan
Common Council
Hyde Park
Arrison
Vic
First Witnesses Before Wolcott Inquiry Hear Sensational Accusations
Opening day of the Massachusetts Governor Wolcott inquiry featured Young Everett Martin testifying about liquor dealers among Lithia Spring Company stockholders and payments to secure licenses. He claimed $4000 was paid and he deposited funds in another man’s name, details that dominated proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Wolcott
Commission of Inquiry
Young Everett Martin
Martin
Everett Martin
Lithia Company
A. P. Martin
Board of Police Commissioners
Massachusetts
Murray Crane
Messrs
N. F. Ryder
A. J. Joslin
Governor’s Council
Everett
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Dra«Peries
Saxony
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Clay Worsted
Massachusetts Clothing Co
My Clothier
Correr Hanover and
Portland Streets
Wis
Wilken
Watson
Drewsen
Temple Place
Broadway
Beston
North Beacon St
Brighton
Main St
Worcester
Thames
Newport
R. I
Rocker
Larrabee
Washington St
Temple Lace
West Street
John E. Donahue
Border Street
Mary A. McCarthy
Mary
Gertrude Shaw
Shawmut Avenue
Macallar Parker Company
Riding Academy
Tremont
Pope Mfg. CO
Columbus Ave
Republican Party
Sore
Daytons
Mail
C.H. Robinson & CO
Washington St. Adams
Dock
Washington
New England
Boston and Vicinity
General Martin
Atty Gen
Pillsbury
Anger F
Martins
Everett Telung
Police Department
PS Doherty
Roger
Par Chappell
Zou Martin
Washington Street
Ecord. I
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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