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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
2
Florence writes from London urging if crazy to cable Stanford. Miss Simonton summoned by Thaw. Florence later to New York pens note to Howard. Mrs Evelyn Florence Holman affirms enduring love for her daughter in a dramatic personal statement.
Mrs. Charles J. Holman, mother of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, described hardships after her husband’s death, life in New York, and Evelyn’s stage career and her meeting with Stanford White while addressing charges brought by Attorney Delmas. The testimony opened with her account of family struggles and public scandal.
A Pittsburgh mother links her silence to the Harry Thaw case and recounts her daughter Florence White nine years after the Madison Square Garden shooting. She describes poverty, Florence's stage aspirations, and her own failed efforts to steer her daughter away from acting. The statement defends her actions and asserts her innocence regarding district attorney notes.
Mrs Nesbit recounts meeting Florodora backers Mr Fisher and Mr White in New York. She notes Florence was paid $18 weekly, met Edna Goodrich, attended a luncheon, and describes White’s claimed generosity and alleged warnings. She questions money claims and her own London hardship.
New York April 16. Former Governor Frank S. Black was asked to lead Harry K. Thaw’s next trial as chief counsel. Black refused under all circumstances, a confirmation from an associate who defended Roland D. Molineux said.
In New York on April 16 Henry C. McPike assistant to D. M. Delmas demanded the surrender of trial exhibits from Harry K. Thaw's defense. Clerk Penny refused without a Supreme Court order. McPike planned to seek the required order while neither Delmas nor McPike had seen Thaw for several days.
Mrs Annie B Mason of East Boston sues King Edward VII and the Dominion over injuries suffered when thrown against a train at Chatham station on the Intercolonial railway in Canada. Her counsel argues Crown subject may be sued. King Edward and Dominion contend no subject can sue a sovereign. Judge Fessenden reserved decision.
In a United States Circuit Court proceeding a $500000 action by Bay State Gas Company of Delaware stockholders and income bondholders seeks to redeem bonds at 7 percent, arguing for over $600000 due to the bondholders. Stockholders contest validity of bonds citing 1909 franchise end and 1939 maturity. Receiver Peffer holds $1,414,428.06 for distribution, including the disputed $500,000.
William Crean of Weymouth petitions the Supreme Judicial Court for release from Dedham jail claiming wrongful detention. He was convicted in 1902 for dispensing liquors without a license and briefly freed on $100 costs, with a warning of six months if he reoffended. In April he was arrested again and committed without a new trial, Crean argues.
George P. Bowler, former Harvard student and scion of a wealthy family, appeared before Judge Brown in the Superior Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty to an eight count indictment charging forgery and uttering. The indictment accuses him of forging his brother Robert P. Bowler’s name on four notes totaling $8000, cashed by Paco Bennett.
Dr William A Wilson, a versatile figure on State street, received a nine month sentence to the House of Correction after a brief Superior Criminal Court hearing before Judge Brown. His attorney Daniel Beard argued for clemency.
Chester Shorey of East Boston sues Gibbey Foundry Company for 20000 in Superior Court claiming a molten lead blast while repairing a machine at the foundry caused his eyes to be permanently burned and his sight lost.
The will of the late A C Richmond, who died months ago and left an estate valued at 25000 dollars, was admitted to probate yesterday in the Supreme Court by Judge Loring. The estate is left to the widow but was contested by several nieces and nephews.
William H. Curley a former Ward 19 council member appeared before Judge Brown in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday on a larceny charge. He received three months at the House of Correction. Curley is a well known Roxbury figure.
After a long Supreme Court battle the will of mining engineer William H. Weston was broken by a jury finding he lacked sound mind when he drafted it. Henry E. Weston and others contested the will.
Receiver F. W. Dallinger reported before Judge Loring in the Supreme Court that $7000 remains on hand from the defunct American Birth Insurance Company. The court ordered refunds of all dues collected since May 10, 1906 and also ordered refunds of funds from the American Educational Association used to obtain insurance in the company.
In the third session of the Superior Court yesterday Lawrence Whitcomb obtained a verdict for 1347 dollars in his suit against George J. Raymond and others. He claimed commissions for obtaining tenants and leasing property on Washington street.
English actress Olga Nethersole ends her Boston engagement early to sail for Paris where she will debut in The Awakening by Paul Hervieu in the first week of June. She arrives Hollis May 13 for a week of performances including Carmen Sapho and Camille as part of her American season.
St Petersburg April 16 Russia marks the expiration of the 18 month limit by appointing consuls at Kirin and Tsitsihan as the last Manchurian towns transfer to Chinese administration. Evacuation completed March 21 with no Russian troops remaining in Manchuria, officials say the move proves Russia’s good faith in honoring the treaty.
A man died after being struck by an electric car on Huntington Avenue near Garrison Street. He rolled under the fender, his skull was fractured, and he died at City Hospital. A card in his pocket bore the names C. F. Hutchins and Hubbard. he wore gray overalls and a Scotch cap.
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