Forgery in Davis Case Opens Murder Trial
In East Cambridge the murder trial of James A. Trefethen and William A. Smith began over the death of Tena Davis on December 23. State and defense appeared as jurors were sworn, with District Attorney Cooney delivering a forceful opening argument about a forged letter to Tena’s mother and alleged motive for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Trefethen
William A. Smith
Tena Davis
Superior Criminal Court
Michesex County
Cambridge
Tena
Trefethen
Smith
Blodgett
Hammond
Mason
John D. Long
Malden
Pillsbury
Rooney
Ernest Winsor
Charles EK. W. Kay
Stowe
John E. Walsh
Hudson
Charles Berry
Pepperell
Edward F. Spalding
Townsend
William F. Kelley
Acton
W. W. Skelton
Ena
Mr. Cooney
Boston Day by Day Nine Hour Strike Continues
The Furniture Workers Union executive board votes to extend the nine hour strike until Daniels Badger Co and Shales May grant the demand. Organizer George N Gunter rejects the claim that Western competition makes concessions impracticable, noting higher Western wages and several major cities have already accepted the nine hour day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture Workers Union
Daniels, Badger & Co
Shales & May
George N. Gunter
Boston
New York
Baltimore
San Francisco
Chicago
St. Louis
Toledo
Philadelphia
Nationalist Measure Favored at Boston Chamber Meeting
At a Boston Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday the committee on a governmental system of postal telegraph or telephone service won approval for its recommendations. The finance committee report opposing the bill to abolish the three days of grace on commercial paper was also accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Finance Committee
Legislative Committee On Banking
Date Fixed at Last in Maverick Bank Trial
District Attorney Allen and Henry D. Hyde clashed in chambers with Judge Nelson over trial dates for the Maverick Bank cases. Allen pressed May 2, Hyde urged more time, and Judge Nelson set May 7 as the trial date after lengthy arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Henry D. Hyde
Chambers
Nelson
Maverick Bank
Mr. Hyde
Piano Recital Program by Hermann Emil Zoch in Miller Hall
Hermann Emil Zoch presents a varied programme at eight o clock tomorrow in Miller Hall featuring Schumann, Chopin, Wagner and Liszt with Brassin transcriptions. Ferruccio Busoni gives his final New England Conservatory recital Thursday at Sleeper Hall presenting Bach, Schumann and Liszt works. S. T. Gordon & Son announce new songs by Metzier Nimmo Steele and Whyte with several vocal numbers and sacred pieces by Millard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Emil Zoch
Miller Hall
Schumann
Chopin
Wagner
Tristan
Waldweben
Siegfried
Louis Brassin
Liszt
Orage
Ferruccio B. Busoni
Sleeperall
New England
Marion Osgood
Waldhern Pegg
Benedictus
Harrison Millard
Vivian
Pure Cal California Wakes at Dock 8q Route Sale
Assorted items listed with pricing per gallon and routes. Blanchard and Farrar offer goods at Faneuil Hall Square and Dock 8q with pricing noted as 34 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard & Farrar
Faneuil Hall
National convention debuts with 200 delegates in America Hall
Over ninety branches of the Lasters Protec tive Association are represented by 200 delegates at the twelfth annual national convention now held in America Hall at 724 Washington Street. Much of yesterday was devoted to credentials and organizing as important business opens today. Also, a poolroom raid at 12 Faneuil Hall Square led to five arrests for registering and selling pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasters Protective Association
America Hall
Washington Street
Faneuil Hall Square
Division 2
Thomas Low
Christopher Snell
Frank Conlan
John Foley
George Lynch
Big Estate In Litigation In Probate Court
Petitioners Robert M. Morse and Gideon Wells contest a Montana heir, John A. Davis appears favored by the will, while the Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company is accused of withholding $1,000,000 in Davis securities. Judge Harriman ordered disclosure and set hearings as the probate case continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Morse
Gideon Wells
Massachusetts Loan & Trust Company
Harriman
Andrew J. Davis
Montana
John A. Davis
Messrs. Morse and Wells
Mr. Davis
Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company
Hellier
Allen
Henry D. Hyde
Loan & Trust Company
Mr. Hyde
Loan Company
Collier's Once a Week April 26 features Grover Cleveland portrait
Julius Chambers edits Collier's Once a Week with an April 26 visit to the Forrest Home for Aged Actors and an Actors' Fund fair. The issue showcases a Grover Cleveland portrait, Frank Stockton tale My Terminal Moraine, and essays on roads, disease, women in science, and university extension progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
Julius Chambers
Clem
Studebaker
Indiana
Business Woman’s Journal
Harriet Trumbull Williams
Ellen le Garde
Providence
H. Hensoldt
Directors’ Special Meeting at General Theological Library
A special meeting of the library society directors was held at the Sears building offices of John N. Denison with Dr. George C. Shattuck presiding in the president’s absence. The president, treasurer, secretary and librarian were re-elected. Several clergy were approved as annual corporate or annual members, and multiple individuals named as honorary or corresponding members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Denison
Sears
George C. Shattuck
Elmer H. Carpenter
D.D
Henry H. Proctor
Joseph H. Allen
Samuel H. Gregory
Washington B. Thomas
John J. Marsh
Joseph W. Clark
John G. Whittier
Salvation Army meeting at New Old South Church
A Salvation Army gathering is set for 7 45 this evening at the New Old South Church. Major and Mrs William Brewer command army forces in Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island and will lead an auxiliary meeting. They will speak on the army's work in New England with three or four divisional staff officers providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
New Old South Church
Willian Brewer
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New England
No Opposition Seen for O'Neil in Ninth District Nomination
The Post notes no candidate has entered the race against Congressman O'Neil for a third term in the ninth district. It details district reapportionment adds, potential challengers like ex-Councillor Flynn, and hints McNary and McEttrick may contend in the tenth district with local party maneuvering shaping city elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
United States
Charlestown
Winthrop
O’neil
E. J. Flynn
McNary
Congress
Alderman Flood
Chicago
McEttrick
Flood
Ward 14
Mckttrick
McEittrick
State House
Boston
Post
Owen A. Galvin
Galvin
Mr. Galvin
Matthews
Onos
Andrew
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Europe
Democratic Party
Friends
Edward Shaw
Shaw
Lewis
Council
East
Paving Officials Toast Carter With Life-Size Portrait
Deputy Superintendent Charles R. Catter invited Superintendent H. H. Carter to lunch in Parker's Room 3 where Alderman John H. Lee and many street department leaders gathered. Philip O Connell drew a life-size crayon portrait of Carter, presented by Murray, as the group shared a meal and a moment of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Catter
H. H. Carter
Parker's
John H. Lee
H. W. Sanborn
John W. McDonald
M. 2. Murray
E. 8. Dorr
J. K. Crowley
Edward McLaughlin
Freman
Daniel Lynch
Dorchester
John Carson
West End
Philip O'Connell
Carter
Murray
McLaughlin
Lynch
Defaulter Hunnewell Denied by Harvard Congregational Church
Authorities of the Harvard Congregational Church deny reports that Francis Hunnewell of Brookline is a member. The denial clarifies church membership and avoids any suggestion of defaulter status by the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Church
Francis Hunnewell
Brookline
Harvard Congregational Church
Preacher from England to speak at Saugus Town Hall
The Rev. W. Lt. Lambourne evangelist from the London Tabernacle England will begin union evangelistic meetings at the Town Hall Saugus Centre Mass starting Tuesday evening April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lt. Lambourne
London Tabernacle
England
Town Hall
Saugus Centre
Mass
Lindley Out on Bail In National Bank Case
Charles T. Lindley president of the Graf ton National Bank was arrested Saturday afternoon on a banking laws complaint by Bank Examiner Get cheil. He was arraigned and the case continued with May 6 set for trial and bail of 15000 furnished by Erastus Jones of Spencer for Lindley’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Lindley
Grafton National Bank
Getcheil
Hallett
Lindley
Erastus Jones
Spencer
Sentence for razor assault in Municipal Court
Martin Conlon, the bell boy who assaulted Charles M. Otis with a razor on Avery street Sunday night, was sentenced in Municipal Court to three months in the House of Industry. He appealed and was held in 300 dollars for the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Conlon
Charles M. Otis
Avery Street
House of Industry
Terrible burning death in South Weymouth home
In South Weymouth on April 25 a fire tore through Mrs. Jason Orcutt s house. Mrs. Orcutt age about 50 and her mother Mrs. Crocker age 73 were in the kitchen when a dress caught fire. The other attempted rescue and both women were severely burned. William Connors heard screams and entered the kitchen finding the victims. Mrs. Orcutt died after removal and Mrs. Crocker was sinking by nightfall. Origin of the blaze unclear. Both women were well regarded and had lived quietly for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Jason Orcutt
Orcutt
Crocker
William Connors
Fire Ruins Hill Maker Aldrich in Sutton Assignment
Hill Worcester April 25 Charles T Aldrich Jr manufacturer of satinel in Sutton assigns this afternoon to John W Sheehan of Worcester. Liabilities 45000 assets 5000. Offers creditors 10 cents on the dollar. Mill destroyed by fire Sunday the 17th with loss 45000 and only 1500 insurance. The failure was the result. The mill was two sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Charles T. Aldrich, Jr
Sutton
John W. Sheehan
Republicans win three of four wards in Dansory city election
In Dansory Conn on April 25 the annual city election produced a Republican victory in three of four wards. The council now lists nine Republicans and three Democrats, with the Mayor also a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dansory
Conn
Supreme Court holds no punishment for oleomargarine dealers
In United States v Eaton Justice Blatchford writes the oleomargarine act imposes no penalty on dealers who fail to keep required books or file monthly receipts and sales returns. The decision stems from a Massachusetts circuit court division and Congress would have imposed liability by direct enactment if intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Justice Blatchford
United States
George R. Eaton
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Circuit Court of the United States
Massachusetts
Congress
Another Shooting Affray In Providence
In Providence R I a gun incident last night left Joseph Murphy with a non serious arm wound after a quarrel over Emma Bennett. Karry Lindsay of Worcester shot him. Lindsay was later arrested for drunkenness and fined before the assault case surfaced with police. Bennett, Murphy's wife, dressed Murphy's wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Karry Lindsay
Worcester
Joseph Murphy
Emma Bennett
Murphy
Lindsay
Tyrell Pleads Guilty to Assaults in District Court
Robert Tyrell was arraigned in the District Court on charges of assault with intent to kill against William Branford and Mary Elsey. He pleaded guilty in both cases and was held to $3000 bail to await grand jury action. Tyrell showed a penitent mood despite a savage demeanor at arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provence
R. 1
Robert Tyrell
William Branford
Mary Elsey
Tyrell
Major Edgell Left His Wealth To Niece In Waltham Will
Major Edgell left about $10,000 to his niece Mrs. Stone of Waltham. The body was found in the Charles River and autopsy ruled drowning. Funeral planned for Malden or Waltham with Chaplain Dowse officiating. Authorities locked Edgell’s papers and funds in the State Treasurer’s safe as the mystery of the missing pocketbook persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Major Edgell
State Senate
Charles River
State House
Charles G. Davis
Adams
Post
Harvard Bridge
Whiting
Senate
Sdgell
Malden
Dowse
Washington
National
G. A. R. Pension Committee
Westminster
Swan
Durell
Baptist pastors endorse Dr Parkhurst methods crusade
New York April 25 Baptist pastors conference passed resolutions endorsing the methods used by Dr Parkhurst to obtain evidence against disreputable houses during his recent crusade. They called his efforts determined and manly and aimed to boost the society for the prevention of crime of which he is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baptist Pastors’ Conference
Parkhurst
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Academy Preceptress Resigns at Wesleyan Academy
Springfield April 25 The resignation of Miss M Anne Wythe preceptress of the Wesleyan Academy Wilbraham has been received by Rev Dr Rice president of the board of trustees Miss Wythe has served at the academy since 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
M. Anne Wythe
Wesleyan Academy
Wilbraham
Henry B Bryant Dead at 68 Educator and College Proprietor
Henry Beadman Bryant, a partner in Bryant & Stratton's business college and a nationally known educator, died at his home at 2231 Michigan Avenue shortly after 1 a.m. He was 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Henry Beadman Bryant
Bryant & Stratton
Business College
United States
Michigan Avenue
Farm Buildings Burned at North Saco
Bipphrorp Missouri April 25. The farm buildings of Joseph Grace at North Saco were destroyed by fire this forenoon with most of their contents. The flames spread to the grass and a forest fire is now raging. Loss about 1500 dollars with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bipphrorp
Joseph Grace
North
Saco
Three Drown In Beaver Lake Rowboat Accident
Braver Dam Wisconsin, April 25. A rowboat with four young men capsized on Beaver Lake yesterday afternoon and three of the party were drowned. They were P. tee House, John Pishorg, and Hugo Reberbure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braver Dam
Wis
Beaver Lake
P. Tee House
John Pishorg
Hugo Reberbure
Death by Horse Hoof Trample in East Norwalk Stable
Theodore Petrenz of East Norwalk was killed when a horse trampled him during routine stable cleaning in Norwalk Connecticut on April 25. The incident occurred in Petrenz's own stable and authorities are investigating the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwak, Conn
Theodore Petrenz
East Norwalk
Cambridge Housekeepers Protest Over Baking Powder Tests
Cambridge housekeepers denounce an alleged testing method for Royal baking powder used by lady agents. Mrs Pace reports tests by boiling and stewing showed no flaw, while testers pulled from a pocket a sample that supposedly proved her brand faulty. She suspects fraud and claims tin manipulation and concealed substances, criticizing both testers and their employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mrs. Pace
Downs Libel Suit Opens as Church Dispute Unfolds
Rev W W Downs sues Bowdoin Square Baptist Church members for 50000 alleging conspiracy to ruin his character. Testimony covers rise of church troubles, alleged payments for false testimony, and police actions. Witnesses include Anna Nepton, Mary Elton, Deacons Davis and Watson, and Dr Noyes as trial proceeds before Judge Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Downs
Bowdoin Square Baptist Church
Sherman
Superior Court
Downs
G. E. Stackpule
G. F. Story
5. A. Wilbur
F. J. Tabor
Abbie Campbell
Alice Watson
W. H. Baker
H. E. Hadlock
W. W. Champlin
Weston Smith
O. B. Mowry
Hyde, Dickinson & Howe
Mr. Downs
Anna Nepton
Alice Nepton
Alice
Alice Nepon
Bowdoin Square
Leverett Street
Mr. Story
Story
Deacon Watson
Myr. Hadlock
Mowry
Dr. Noyes
Paine's Furniture Ad Offers New Sideboard for 27 Dollars
A notice from Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street promotes a unique sideboard never before seen in the city, priced at $27. The advertisement invites readers to read the surrounding column for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Canal Street
Old State House Main Transit Hub in Boston
No 8 Old State House under Mr L H Palmer is a popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets for Short Line express trains or the Colonial Express to Washington are always available here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old State House
L. H. Palmer
Boston
Washington
Royal cream of tartar baking powder warning
Householders urged to avoid low grade baking powders and alum products. Government tests found hidden ingredients not on labels in many powders. Officials endorse Royal as pure, strong, wholesome and superior, advising households not to substitute any other brand.
Steamers Arrived at Atlantic Ports in Late April Parade
At Boston and New York on April 25 several steamers arrived or departed from various ports. Catalonia from Liverpool and Ethelred from Jamaica reached Boston. Banes from Cuba arrived at Boston, Salerno from Rio Janeiro and Ems from Bremen reached New York. City of Washington sailed from Havana, Fulda moved from New York to Genoa, Cephalonia from London to Liverpool reached Queenstown, Elbe from New York to Bremen called at Southampton, and aad from Bremen to New York departed Southampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Catalonia
Liverpool
Ethelred
Jamaica
Banes
Cuba
New York
Salerno
Rio Janeiro
Ems
Bremen
City of Washington
Havana
Gibraltr
Fulda
Genoa
Queenstown
Cephalonia
Loston
Southampton
Elbe
University Club Eyes Beac on Waterfront House Command
The executive committee seeks funds to take over the old collegians headquarters a great house on the water side of Beacon between Dartmouth and Exeter streets held on a thirty day option at 145000 by F A Prince for his father in law Norman. The plan proposes a 90000 first mortgage and 75000 five percent bonds to finance the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club
Collegians
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Musical Matters
General Theological Library
Eir
Wir
John F. Andrew
DR. Parkhurst
Academy
Henry B. Bryant
North Saco
Boston Herald
Parson Downss Hunt
Deaconus Davis
Watson
Mary Elton
Wilborne
Campbell
Nepton
the Boston Loan CO
Washington St
Boston Storage Warehous
West Chester Park
F. W. Dancola
Gen'l Stanager
Huntington Ave
the Traveller
Punaay Paper
Traveller
Traveller Publishing
State Street
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