Romance That Defied a Bribery Sentence Ends In Wedding
Miss Mary Helen Fitz Wilson of Richmond marries John M. King, former Richmond City Council member, in Melrose Highlands. King renounces politics, vows no future public service, and the couple plans to return to Richmond after a small ceremony at the bride’s brother’s home.
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Mary Helen Fitz-Wilson
John M. King
Richmond
King
J. Edward Fitz-Wilson
Richardson Road
Melrose Highlands
Mr. King
Miss Fitz-Wilson
Boston
Side Scene on L Train
In a transit scene aboard an L train Miss White Boa enters the third car with a friend. A Bohemian suitor pursues her, while Mr. Buttin warns of a loose pin. The knight tightens the pin as Miss White Boa blushes then sits with her companion and exits at Park Street as the curtain falls.
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Sullivan Square
Miss White Boa
Maidens Fair
Jong
Mr. Bohemian
Mr. Buttin
Bohemian
Eligible bachelor of the Bay State Benjamin F Smith Jr
Lawrence Massachusetts Benjamin F Smith Jr treasurer of Wood Worsted Mills under construction in Lawrence is an eligible bachelor. He is under 30, popular with marked business ability and a member of the Algonquin Club Boston and the Andover Club Andover.
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Benjamin F. Smith, Jr
Lawrence, Mass
Smith
Algonquin Club
Boston
Andover Club
Andover
Benjamin F. Smith JR
Lawrence
Proof Needed for Tucker Verdict in Page Murder Case
Letter to the Editor argues Tucker’s sentence should be commuted citing doubts about time of death, ownership of a stick pin, a Morton note, and the fairness of the trial. The author urges a chance for Tucker to prove innocence and questions beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Tucker
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
J. L. Morton
Tucker Defends His Medicine In Watertown Letter
Edward F. Reynolds of 103 Galen Street Watertown writes to the Post defending Charles L. Tucker from a crime charge. Reynolds says Tucker has taken his medicine like a man and has not been proven guilty, extending sympathy to Tucker and his family.
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Sir
Tucker
Charles L. Tucker
Edward F. Reynolds
Galen Street
Watertown
Laws Made by the People and Tucker’s Sentence
A letter argues that laws are made by citizens and urges capital punishment remain for murder. The writer insists no punishment is severe enough for a cold blooded killer and voices fear of abolishing capital punishment despite past wrongful convictions.
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Tucker
P. E
Questioning Pardons for Charles Tucker
A reader argues Tucker should not be pardoned comparing him to other murderers. He warns it would set a dangerous precedent for petitions by school children and a judge and jurors trial being overridden. He questions safety and suggests prison terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tucker
Tucker
Schidlofski
Time of the murder inquiry in Tucker case
A letter from Mabel Page suggested a murder time around 11:30 based on a Boston trip. The prosecution reportedly shifted the time to about 12:30, altering autopsy conclusions and motive. The letter's timing fuels doubt and prompts calls for life imprisonment instead.
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Tucker
Mabel Page
Boston
Hermit
The Governor's Oath and the Tucker Petition
A letter questions the Tucker case urging the governor to override the courts. It argues the petition seeks justice by freeing a murder defendant, while laws and the governor's oath demand proper execution of legal sentences.
Rhode Island Deliberates for U S Senator Nomination
In Providence on April 17 Frank E Fitzsimmons issued the call for the Democratic State convention to nominate a candidate for United States Senator on May 12. It will be the first RI convention of its kind and aims to pick a successor to George P Wetmore as Rhode Island politics brace for a legislative struggle in 1907.
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Providence
R. I
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
State Central Committee
Rhode Island
George P. Wetmore
Public Library Association Hosts Eight Annual Dinner in Quincy House
The Public Library Association of Massachusetts held its eighth annual dinner at the Quincy House with about 50 librarians from across the state. A H Whitney of Lawrence Public Library served as toastmaster. After-dinner speakers included Dr. Robert P. Bigelow of MIT and C B Tillinghast state librarian along with Sarah E Lane of the Institution for the Blind.
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Public Library Association of Massachusetts
Quincy House
A. H. Whitney
Lawrence Public Library
Robert P. Bigelow
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
C. B. Tillinghast
Sarah E. Lane
The
Institution For the Blind
Two Men Rule Congress, Roosevelt and Cannon Named
Congressman Towne of New York told the Reform Club last evening that the speakership dominates national legislation. He declared two chieftains in Washington govern the Capitol the President and the Speaker, shaping policy and actions.
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Roosevelt
Cannon
Congressman Towne
New York
Reform Club
National Congress
Washington
One Man Power in Politics and Business Address
The Brunswick Hotel heard an evening address on political power focusing on the Speaker’s influence over committee appointments and bill passage. The speaker urged using the press and public discourse to curb concentrated power, noting Hepburn bill votes and the need for three-House passage. Dr. Thorstein Veblen then spoke on The One Man Power in Business, offering comparative insight.
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Brunswick Hotel
House
Joe
Thorstein B. Veblen
Chicago University
Journal of Political Economy
Wedded 25 Years Celebrate Logue Anniversary in Dorchester
Boston official Charles Logue, serving as building and schoolhouse commissioner, marks 25 years of marriage with a reception at 50 Barry Street Dorchester from 7 30 to 10. Mayor Fitzgerald and other officials are invited. The Logues, parents of 12, are noted friends of President Roosevelt.
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Boston
Charles Logue
Logue
Barry Street
Dorchester
Fitzgerald
Roosevelt
Nourishing Daily Food for Work and Duty
A brief urging readers to seek sustaining nutrition beyond beef and animal foods. It emphasizes building lasting strength for daily labor and responsibilities with practical dietary guidance.
Apitezo Biscuits and Grains Ad
An old cereal ad touts Apitezo claiming twice the food value of beef or eggs and ten times iron from vegetables. It promises concentrated nourishment for the whole body, aiding blood health and rosy cheeks. Crisp biscuits with milk or cream make a meal. Apitezo Biscuits 15c and Apitezo Grains 10c per package. grocers everywhere stock the product.
Sousa's New Opera Song and a Farce Debut in New York
In New York two openings marked the week: Sousa's new comic opera The Free Lance at the New Amsterdam and the farce What the Butler Saw at the Garrick. The Free Lance, with book by Harry B. Smith and stars Cawthorne and Lowrie, pleases critics with fresh musical ideas and a rousing finale On to Victory. The Butler Saw follows an impoverished nobleman turning his estate into a hydropathic setup, with Frank L. Gillmore praised in the lead. other notes include W. H. Crane in An American Lord and Arnold Daly in Shaw's Arms and the Man.
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New York
The
Free Lance
Sousa
New Amsterdam
Garrick
el Capitan
Harry B. Smith
Joseph Cawthorne
Jeannette Lowrie
Frank L. Gillmore
W. H. Crane
Boston
Arnold Daly
Shaw
Arms and
Veterans of Lincoln's First Volunteer Honored at Cambridge Banquet
About 250 members of the First Volunteers Citizens' Association and guests gathered at Citizens Trade Association Hall in Cambridge to honor the men of Company C Third Regiment M V M. Only four officers and 23 men remain from the original 85 privates and 12 officers. Major-General Bancroft presented a framed portrait of Colonel James P. Richardson to the city, accepted by Mayor Thurston.
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Lincoln
First Volunteers Citizens’ Association of
Cambridge
Citizens’ Trade Association
City
Third Regiment
Samuel EB. Chamberlain
John Kinnear
Francis M. Doble
Solomon M. Busnach
Joseph P. Cartwright
Edward T. Chandler
George H. Hastings
Levi Hawkes
Thomas Preston
William Shannon
Samuel F. Slocumb
John A. White
Association
William A. Bancroft
James P. Richardson
Thurston
25th Jubilee of St. John’s in Cambridge Institute Hall
The silver jubilee of St. John Court 38 MCOF of Cambridge will be celebrated this evening in Institute Hall. The committee has prepared a grand event with the hall prettily decorated and a grand march scheduled for 9 p.m.
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St. John Court
Cambridge
Institute Hall
Fight Beside Bay State Limited Platform Ends in Court
Two former friends and business associates Frank Fitzgibbons and Joseph W. Mackay fought on the Bay State Limited platform near departure for New York. Mrs Fitzgibbons intervened and was struck. Police separated them. bail posted. both to face court. Mackay connected with Mackey Co at 240 Southhampton Street. Fitzgibbons linked to theatrical ventures. all based in New York.
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Bay State Limited
New York
Frank Fitzgibbons
Joseph W. Mackay
Siegel Ball Tonight at Mechanics Building Hall
Arrangements are complete for the Henry Siegel Company Employees' Benefit Association first annual reception and dance in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics' Building tonight. A concert runs from 8 to 9 and dancing continues from 9 to 2. Patriots Day holiday allows the late hours.
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Henry Siegel Company Employees’ Benefit Association
Paul Revere
Mechanics’ Building
Wedding Bells For Miss Ethel Armstrong and Albert Hayes Jr
The Brookline wedding at Trinity Church joined Miss Ethel Armstrong and Mr. Albert Hamilton Hayes Jr. in a ceremony by Rev. Dr. Mann. Attendees included Miss Marion Greene as maid of honor and Lloyd Benjamin Hayes as best man amid marguerite decorations and bridal gowns of white liberty and tulle.
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Trinity Church
Ethel Armstrong
George Washington Armstrong
Beacon Street
Brookline
Albert Hamilton Hayes
Mann
Marion Greene
Lloyd Benjamin Hayes
Jackson Perry Great Barrington Nuptials Wed In Spring Ceremony
Ernest Higgins Jackson of Brooklyn and Grace Maud Perry of Great Barrington were married at the bride’s home in a 3 PM ceremony performed by Rev. Leon Duston Bliss. The groom’s sister Leonora Jackson served as maid of honor. flower girls were Jessie Leland Stone and Mildred Annivalla Perry. Robert Hunter of Boston was the best man. The bride wore white satin crepe de chine with lace, and carried lilies of the valley with smilax.
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Great Barrington
Ernest Higgins Jackson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Grace Maud Perry
Isaac George Perry
Pleasant Street
Leon Duston Bliss
Pittsfield
Chelsea Social: Miss Ethel Sanborn Weds Arthur Decker
Miss Ethel Sanborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Harlan P Sanborn of 271 Washington Avenue Chelsea wed Arthur M Decker of Madison New Jersey in Central Congregational Church The ceremony was led by Rev John A Higgons with Rev Wendell P Keller of Madison assisting Richard Decker served as best man and Mrs Horace Hardy was matron of honor The bridesmaids were Berry Wood Anna Vail Ethel Chase Marjorie Curtis Grace Marston and Anna Sibley
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Ethel
Harlan P. Sanborn
Washington Avenue
Chelsea
Arthur M. Decker
Madison
N. J
Central Congregational Church
John A. Higgons
Wendell P. Keller
Richard Decker
Horace Hardy
Berry Wood
Anna Vail
Ethel Chase
Marjorie Curtis
Grace Marston
Anna Sibley
Cooper West Wedding Set For Today at Church of Our Saviour
A representative wedding will occur today at the Church of Our Saviour in Longwood. Miss Claire Augusta Cooper, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hervey Cooper, will wed Mr William West at eight in the evening.
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Church of Our Saviour
Longwood
Claire Augusta Cooper
Clarence Hervey Cooper
William West
Cambridge Engagement Announces Jane Sever to Dr J Archer O'Reilly
Miss Jane Sever daughter of Mrs Charles Sever Cambridge becomes engaged to Dr J Archer O Reilly a young physician in Cambridge gaining notice in his field.
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Jane Sever
Charles Sever
Cambridge
J. Archer O'Reilly
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