Watson's Story in Milliken Suit Closed as Witnesses Testify
The Milliken Watson case unfolds in the Supreme Court division with key testimonies. Mrs Milliken arrives sobbing as Katie Dyer and Mrs Alice Peck provide accounts of visits and alleged relations. Defendant Watson testifies denying intimacy or a marriage promise and recalls keeping his household separate from Milliken. The trial continues with cross examinations and a summoned jury adjournment.
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Supreme Court
Peck
Katie
Alice Peck
Chelsea
Jeremiah M. Watson
Worcester
Potter & Watson, Shank Manufacturers
Beach Street
Carter
Lillian
Herbert
Arthur T. Watson
Bailey on Dress Suits and Public Attention
In a Washington statement dated April 9 Bailey rejects public discussion of his attire as private and insists dress is a matter of taste. He argues society's expectations apply only to those in social life and asserts his right to spend time as he pleases. He criticizes newspapers for sensationalizing the topic and resents misrepresentation.
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Washington
New York
Milliken Tale Reveals Tensions in Watson Household
In Boston court the Milliken case highlights alleged mistreatment and quarrels within the Watson home. Witnesses including Mrs. Milliken and Herbert J. Watson describe tensions over duties, intimacy with Katie Dyer, and family friction surrounding Lillian.
Bailey rails at clothes as popularity tool
Congressman Joseph W. Bailey defends himself against implied motives and says his constituents care more about his actions than attire. He paints his district as steady, wholesome Americans who reject flamboyant fashion, perfume, corsets, and women’s cigarette use.
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Joseph W. Bailey
Long Orders Ship for India Relief Fund
Secretary Long uses the act empowering the Navy to transport relief funds for India. He seeks a merchant marine ship to be supplied by open bidding in New York. Naval pay offices solicit bids from owners of steam and sailing vessels with commandant approval.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
India
Long
New York
New York Navy Yard
Chatty Barber and Grumpy Customer Exchange
A humorous 19th century cartoon captures a barber asking how to shave a customer who replies for perfect silence. The light exchange highlights character contrast in a single frame.
Deaconesses Consecrated at St Pauls Lowell
In Lowell on April 9 at St Pauls Church the Methodist Conference held a Friday afternoon session. Rev George L Collyer gave the conference sermon and Rev Mr Stratton presided. At 4 pm the deaconesses Miss Annette Landwall Miss Betts and Miss Lillie Brown were consecrated. Bishop Fowler blessed them and commented on Catholic sisterhood as a model.
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Lowell
St. Paul’s Church
George L. Collyer
Mr. Stratton
Annette Landwall
Betts
Lillie Brown
Fowler
Robbery at 5 Granite Street Steals Bridget Lydon’s Trunk
A burglary at 5 Granite Street yesterday saw entry to Bridget Lydon’s home. The thief forced open a trunk and stole 16 dollars four English sovereigns eight shillings two gold rings and one plated ring.
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Lizzie McCarthy
Lansing Street
Station 9
J. D. Goodwin
Maywood Street
Theresa A. Riley
Bridget Lydon
Granite Street
Coal Men Work Hard to Count Profits in Heat
A Detroit Free Press readers’ quip notes how coal operators endure the summer heat as they tally profits, illustrating the toll of peak season labor on the industry and its workers.
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Detroit Free Press
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Ayl
Miliken
Stein, Bloch & Co
Boston
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Oxford
New England
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Mr. Watson
Treson
Katie Dydpr
Katie Dyer
Watsons
Bailey
Salior
Washington and
Boylston Sts
Charles Guyot
Hathaway
Hathaeaway
Joseph W. Balluby
Glay
Cnecial
Aye & D. B
Prince Alberts
Snitz Bros. & Mark
Summer Street
Whelesaiere
Mrs. Carter
Annie Elizabeth Carter
Professor Carter
Huntington Avenue
Tremont Street
People’s Church
Herbert J. Watson
Burnham Bros.’ Coal Company
Milliken
School of Technology
Lillian Watson
Cushing Process CO
Washington Bt
Fulton St
Greene
One Beia & CO
Buse
America
Ou B. Emery & CO
Columbus Ave
Continental Clothing House
Cor, Washington and
Boylston Streets
Wren
Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence
Charles Lesrent
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