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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1911

Page

5

Davie Held Without Bail In South America Larceny Case

Robert E. Davie, known as the boy broker, was returned from South America to answer larceny charges from his customers. He could not raise the $50,000 bail set by Judge Stevens. A rumor that clergymen offered bond is unfounded.

Robert E. Davie South America Stevens Davie Elbridge R. Anderson Winfield C. Towne Lavelle Anderson Boston

Boston broker Davie arraigned on three indictments for larceny

Davis known as the boy broker of State Street stood in Superior Criminal Court arraigned on three indictments charging securities thefts totaling 117000 from Hannah L Greenwood and William H Jackson. Bail set at 50000. He claims aphasia and memory loss and insists the funds were lost in stock speculation with others aware. He faces two April 1910 larceny counts and a November 29 1910 theft.

Davis Charles Street Superior Criminal Court Manning Davie Cronin Augh Davie State Street Boston Rio Janeiro New York Burr and Pelton Hannah L. Greenwood William H. Jackson Byron

Ashford Engagement Brings Samuel W Ferguson to Washington

Mrs Mahlon Ashford announces the engagement of her daughter Maude Ashford to Samuel W Ferguson a businessman of Washington D C The note recalls Maude Ashfords past romance with Henry Gassaway Davis the 88 year old multimillionaire and former West Virginia senator whose affair stirred Washington society years ago

Washington Mahlon Ashford Miss Maude Ashford Samuel W. Ferguson Miss Ashford Henry Gassaway Davis West Virginia Stephen B. Elkins Arthur Lee Washington Society

Jersey Girl Grace Nicholson Wins Mason & Hamlin Prize

Grace Nicholson of East Orange New Jersey won the Mason and Hamlin prize at the New England Conservatory of Music in Jordan Hall. Nine finalists from several states performed Mozart Debussy and MacDowell as judges Max Fiedler George Chadwick and Arthur Foote evaluated the piano skills of the graduating class.

Grace Nicholson Mason & Hamlin Prize New England Conservatory of Music Jordan Hall Mason & Hamlin New England Conservatory Max Fiedler Boston Symphony Orchestra George W. Chadwick Arthur Foote Boston East Orange N. J

Rabbi Weld Sentenced for Perjury in Brooklyn Court

Rabbi Hartog Weld received a prison term of not less than two nor more than seven years at Sing Sing after being convicted of perjury in the Higginbotham trial in the Supreme Court of Brooklyn. Higginbotham was acquitted. Weld had been the probation officer at the Bedford Avenue Court.

New York Sing Sing Hartog Weld Supreme Court of Brooklyn Gaston Higginbotham Bedford Avenue Higginbotham Weld Pesford Avenuue Court

Trapped in Forest Fire Die in Boxford

Frank Simmons Jr 15 of Boxford and Albert Morgan of Beverly were burned to death trapped by a forest fire that swept their location. Frank Simmons and William Simmons 17 escaped after being trapped, both seriously burned and unlikely to recover.

Boxford Frank Simmons, Jr Albert Morgan Beverly Frank Simmons William Simmons

Fire near Topsfield claims two lives in timber blaze

A brush fire started by farmer George Frame outside the town near the Topsfield line burned over more than one acre of timberland before firefighters could gain control. Neighbor Frank Simmons, his two sons, and Albert Morgan of Beverly attempted to help as flames spread. Young Simmons perished along with Morgan as the fire trapped the rescuers.

George Frame Topsfield Frame Frank Simmons Simmons Albert Morgan Beverly William Young Simmons Morgan

Young airmen chart sea course from Squantum to Marblehead

The aviation field at Squantum will be active this summer as W Starling Burgess of Burgess Company and Curtis of Marblehead plan an ocean training course. Starting at Squantum, the voyage will run to Marblehead with a landing at the Burgess factory, covering about 19 miles using hydroplanes attached to his model DS Burgess Wright biplane.

Squantum W. Starling Burgess Burgess Company & Curtis Marblehead Burgess Factory

Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Mail Offer

Pile sufferers are urged to request a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure by mailing name and address to Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan. The ad promises instant relief and a permanent cure, with a paid option at 50 cents from drugstores.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Marshall, Mich

Honest Advice to Consumptives

A reader advocates Eckman's Alterative for tuberculosis and other lung ailments, sharing a firsthand recovery story from Howard L. Klotz and urging others to try the remedy. The ad claims climate alternatives and promotes the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia along with Riker-Jayney stores and Houghton & Dutton for purchase.

Eckman Susquehanna Ave Phila Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Burgess Plans Water Flight From Marblehead to Squantum

Burgess factory eyes hydroplane launches from Marblehead using marine railway to start flights to Squantum. Pupils from Squantum school to accompany. Machines weigh 90 pounds with operator and fuel. Repairs possible midair if motor fails. Stored at Marblehead shed after night returns. 27 workers kept busy through summer.

Burgess- Wright W. H. Riley Burgess Factory Burgess Marblehead Burgess Concern Lynn Minneola School

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