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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

14

France Refuses Extradition of Paul L Roy in Murder Case

Paris reports the ministry of justice will not extradite Paul L Roy to the United States. Roy, a Frenchman married to an American, Glacia Calla, is accused by his wife of killing her brother in Newington New Hampshire. France will pursue prosecution domestically.

Paris jJustice Foreign Office United States Paul L. Roy Glacia Calla Newington N. H Roy Ministry of Justice France

WILL NOT TRY CASE IN FRANCE SAYS EASTMAN

Eastman the New Hampshire Attorney General said he had not received word from France about the ministry of justice decision. He declined to comment until he had more time to think it over and noted the decision may not end all proceedings. He added he is not prepared to say whether they will go to France to try the case.

Wxeter N. H Eastman New Hampshire Ministry of Justice France Post

Public pensions urged at state hear by workers unions

Representatives from state city and town employees unions urged favorable action on a pension bill before the Legislature. The State Old Age Commission heard the request at its Ford building office as the subject awaits their recommendation.

State Old Age Commission Ford Building State Commission

Taft Delegates Preferred by Ninth Massachusetts District

The ninth congressional district Republican convention in East Boston adopted a Taft favored resolution urging delegates to act for the party’s best interests. A 87 to 8 vote backed the plan, with William E. White and Edward G. Graves chosen as national delegates amid ongoing Crane and Lodge support.

Ninth Massachusetts Chicago United States William H. Taft Ohio Music Hall Boston Edward G. Graves Republican City Committee Crane Lodge Bates Graves Myrick White Mr. Myrick

Trustees Seeks John Carr as Co Trustee in Clark Estate

In Probate Court officials of the New England Home for Little Wanderers move to appoint John Carr as a co trustee with Franklin J. Clark for the estate of the late John Clark. Shaw, Jr. recently resigned as trustee. A trust fund was created by John Clark for Amelia Clark Franklin J. Clark and the Home. Petition asks for an accounting from Shaw.

New England Little Wanderers John Clark John ©. Shaw, Jr Amelia Clark Franklin J. Clark Shaw John Carr

Bar Ad Promotes Taylor Whiskey Full Quart Sale

An old newspaper snippet advertises a bar offering Taylor Whiskey as a first class drink option with a full quart priced at $1. The terse ad notes the value and availability, aiming to attract patrons with simple pricing.

Taylor

Arethusa Defies Arrest as Gloucester Skipper Stays Free

The Gloucester fishing schooner Arethusa, pursued by the Colonial cruiser Fiona, continues to elude capture while flying the Stars and Stripes. Skipper Morrissey, famed for fast sailing, wagers in port that the Fiona cannot overtake him. Locals cheer the captain as a fearless, principled seaman defending what he believes is right.

Gloucester Arethusa Fiona Morrissey Clayton Morrissey

Arethusa Skipper Faces Pursuit After Night Exit to Rose Branch

Captain Morrissey of the Arethusa eludes a Canadian cruiser by entering Rose Branch Newfoundland at night to obtain provisions. The chase ensues after fines for violating Newfoundland trawl laws, with the Gloucester schooners Athlete and Nickerson also in focus. Morrissey, 34, married with a son, based in Gloucester, is among three captains cited and jailed, then released after fines were paid in protest.

Clayton Morrissey Rose Branch Newfoundland T Wharf Port Au Basques N. F Channel Harry W. Nickerson Harry A. Nickerson Arethusa Morrissey Fiona Water Street Gloucester

Marriage Annulment Sought Over Illegal 1906 Cambridge Wedding

Eleanor R. McKee Hough of Cambridge petitioned East Cambridge Divorce Court for an annulment of her marriage to Alexander B. Hough dated April 4, 1906. She alleges the ceremony occurred before the two year limit, noting her father's warning and the couple wed in Providence despite Massachusetts law. The judge took the case under advisement.

Eleanor R. Mckee- Hough Mt. Pleasant Street Cambridge East Cambridge Alexander B. Hough Miss McKee Trousseau Hough Massachusetts Providence Fessenden

Actress Wins $4700 Over Tights Refusal in Harlem Theatre

In New York on April 8 a Supreme Court jury awarded actress Henrietta Tee Morrison known as Henrietta Lee $4700 after being discharged by managers Hurtig and Seamon owners of a Harlem burlesque theatre for refusing to appear on stage in tights.

New York Supreme Court Henrietta Tee Morrison Henrietta Lee Hurtig & Seamon Harlem

Gunboats Back Our Claims Against Venezuela

Washington reports an acute stage in the claim campaign against Venezuela. Plans include a show of force once Congress sanctions. possible mobilization of gunboats and reserve battleships to back arbitration-denied claims. Key issues involve the Manoa, Orinoco, and Fitzgerald concessions and multiple arbitration demands in The Hague or similar tribunals.

Washington Venezuela Castro Roosevelt Congress Root General Staff of the Army and General Board of the Navy Admiral Evans Pacific Des Moines Dubuque Marietta Paducah Eagle Towa Indiana Norfolk League Island Idaho Mississippi New Hampshire State Department Henry United States A. A Uaurett The Hague Orinoco Corporation Manoa Company, Limited Orinoco Company, Limited Fitzgerald Orinoco Steamship Company Greil

Dedham Court Frees Five Unhappy Couples

Norfolk Superior Court Judge Lawton grants divorce decrees for five couples amid tales of marital woe. Brash of Brookline and Etta Brash of San Francisco receive a decree nisi for desertion. Faunce of Roxbury and Leonard Faunce of Stoughton likewise. Lindquist of Medfield and Alma Lindquist of New York receive decree nisi for desertion. Vinal of Boston and Harry Vinal of Wellesley also obtain a decree nisi for desertion. Moir of Quincy versus William H. Moir of parts unknown ends with a decree nisi.

Dedham Lawton Norfolk Superior Court Jacob C. Brash Brookline San Francisco Lily M. Faunce Roxbury Leonard A. Faunce Stoughton Axel G. Lindquist Medfield Alma P. L. Lindquist New York Harriet A. Vinal Boston Harry G. Vinal Wellesley Nettie A. Moir Quincey William H. Moir Parts Unknown

Clubbed Over Head by Thugs In Stable Attack

Lewis J. Kuntz a 32 year old night watchman of 68 Hampshire street was found beaten and unconscious in Sullivan's stable on Beverly street by Patrolman Murphy. He lies in serious condition at Relief Hospital with scalp wound three broken ribs and other injuries likely to prove fatal. The assailants forced entry under the guise of using a telephone and aim of robbery is suspected.

Lewis J. Kuntz Hampshire Street Sullivan Beverly Street Murphy Station 10 Kuntz Relief Hospital

Paper Trust Gets a Rap

The House judiciary committee unanimously agreed to report favorably resolutions targeting the International Paper Company and other pulp and paper manufacturers. The measures compel the Attorney General to detail investigations and the Commerce and Labor Secretary to report Bureau of Corporations actions, with both resolutions passed in the House.

Washington House Committee On the Judiciary Paper Trust Cannon Attorney-General House International Paper Company of New York Secretary of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Corporations

Wayward Son Kills Mother in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn New York on April 8 Bernard Carlin killed his mother Susan Carlin at her home after being released from Napanoch reformatory where he had served years for horse and wagon theft. He told police he killed her because she made him do bits all his life and said she sent him to an orphan asylum when he was 18 months old.

New York Susan Carlin Bernard Carlin Brooklyn Carlin Napanoch

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