Tampering Ends Bribe Case Jury Selected in Browne Trial
Chicago August 16 Judge Kersten dismissed a 72 member venire for the Browne bribery retrial after widespread reports of attempted influence. The judge called the situation deplorable as Wayman and defense detectives questioned prospective jurors about contact with supporters. The pool was sent to court for further inquiry.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neil Browm
Kersten
Brown
Illinois
Charles A. White
William Lorimer
U. S
Veniremen
Wayman
Rehiceman
Emile Wennerbers
Kelly
Swan Dahlberg
Dahlberg
Browne
Court Questions Fairness After Browne Bribe Probe
Judge Kersten pressed for a fair trial as Browne spoke about his case. He noted possible jury contact and ordered a sixth panel to report, warning the panel may be dismissed if investigators discussed it. The prior Browne trial ended in a hung jury amid slow venire progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersten
Solemly
Browne
White
Veniremen
Costs High For Car Brawling
George R. Austin faced Somerville District Court for a disturbance on a Boston Elevated line car last Saturday. He was fined 15 dollars for disorderly conduct, 15 for assault on a police officer, and 5 for drunkenness. Leo Crispo was convicted of assault on the conductor and fined 15 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Austin
Somerville
Boston Elevatedailway Company
Leo Crispo
Lincoln Name Sought for New State Admission
In Newton on August 16 local G A R members of Charles Ward Post 62 push to rename the next admitted state Lincoln. They plan to seek national approval for the name Lincoln for either New Mexico or Arizona after a resolution endorsed by Post Commander I F Kingsbury. The proposal moves up through DeWolf to the national G A R for consideration.
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Newton
New Mexico
Arizona
Lincoln
Organizattion
Charles Ward
Abraham Lincoln
Vincoln
I. F. Kingsbury
DeWolf
Bennington Day Passed Quietly in Vermont
Montpelier Vermont August 16 There was no special celebration of the legal holiday commemorating the Battle of Bennington Saloons were closed statewide and some businesses suspended work for the day due to the holiday.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Bennington
Duke Disavows Plans to Win an American Wife
New York Aug. 16 Duke Franz Josef of Bavaria arrived aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie on his first visit to the United States. He said he had not planned to seek an American wife though he may consider one if presented, plans a tour including San Francisco and Newport, hunts, and returns to Europe by mid October. Also aboard were Prince Poniatowski and Charles Stillman of Paris.
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New York
Franz Josef “of
Bavaria
Kronprinzessin Cecille
Lloyd Line
von Lossow
United States
Prince Miguel Braganza
Anita Stewart
San Francisco
Grand Duke
Europe
Newport
Kronprinzessin
Prince Poniatowski
Charles Stillman
James Stillman
Paris
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
St. Augustine Court No
Horan
Jamaica Plain
Heatrice
Margaret
Peter Foran
Janafer Street
St. Thom
New Yorks
Jordan
James Clark Jordan
Chapel
Parent Hills Cemetery
Forks
Secdent
Iamurphy
Pilly
Hancock Stree West
Boston
Joseph’s
Roosevelt's Rage After Defeat Frames Insurgent Stand
The report notes Colonel Roosevelt’s response to his defeat as a definitive shift into the insurgent camp. It marks his break with President Taft and the administration, aligning him openly with opponents of the current leadership.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt in open fight with old guard over state convention
Colonel Roosevelt retreats from the Outlook office to the Manhattan Hotel for a luncheon with William Ward as he denounces the old guard and vows battle at Saratoga. He meets Barnes and Dwight, and aides say he will push a progressive platform and governor candidate.
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Roosevelt
Timothy L. Woodruff
William Barnes, Jr
Outlook Office
Manhattan
William L. Ward
Westchester County
Staunen
Old Guard
Maria
Sherman
Steam Roller
William Howard Tafa
White House
Ward
Westchester
Mr. Ward
Sagamore Hill
Congress
Leutenant
Cannon
Outlook
Lloyd C. Griscom
State Committee
Saratoga
Nassau County
Griscom
Republican Club
Europe
Herkimer County Grange
Roosevelt Defeated for NY Republican Chairmanship
Beverly shaken by late night New York dispatches announcing Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s defeat for temporary chairman of the New York Republican State convention. Lloyd C. Griscom, in talks with President Taft, sparked surprise, while Taft offered no public comment. Griscom aimed to influence state harmony before Saratoga.
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Taft
Colonel Roosevelt
Beverly
New York
Theoore Roosevelt
Lloyd C. Griscom
New York County Commission
Norton
Mr. Griscom
Roosevelt
New York State
A Lady Journalist Recommends Cadum for Baby Skin
A female journalist advises mothers on hectic baby skin problems and endorses Cadum as an effective home remedy for rashes and eczema. She notes readers reporting strong results from Cadum and mentions a trial box sold by druggists at 10 cents, large box 25 cents.
Restelli Pursuer Is Dead in Sydney Telegram Mystery
Telegrams from Sydney Cape Breton claimed Louis G Restelli the Quincy matricide was cornered there by an amateur detective named Griffin. A six word message said Griffin was found dead in Sydney with throat cut. Police later concluded Griffin died by his own hand.
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Quincy
Sydney
Cape Breton
Griffin
Louis G. Restelli
Sender
Burrill
Quincy Mass
Giffin
Duncan McEachern
Restelli
McEachern
Coughlin
Mr. Coughlin
Lynn
Maine
Provinces
Calais
Lfe
Bay State Gas
Burckes
Wanderer Edward Griffin Found Dead in Sydney Harbor
The body of Edward Griffin, a 85-year-old Birmingham born canvasser who drifted from Lynn to Maine and the Provinces, was found near Sydney Harbor. A razor stained with blood lay nearby as police consider suicide or foul play amid his failed detective ambitions and personal losses.
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Sydney
Sydney Harbor
Edward Griffin
Central Avenue
Lynn
Griffin
Birmingham
Conn
New York
Derby
James M. Coughlin
Ansonia
Griffin Murdered in Sydney Struck Down Near Esplanade
The body of E J Griffin a Quincy detective vanishes from view in Sydney Australia authorities deem foul play likely. Inquest testimony describes a five inch throat wound and a blood covered razor found nearby with Mrs Christina MacGowan and John Young reporting screams in the early morning hours near the Esplanade only minutes before witnesses saw five men walking past under a street light.
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Sydney
E. J. Griffin
Quincy
Mass
Luigi Restell
Griffin
Esplanade
C. J. Johnson
Sears
Christina MacGowan
John Young
News Dealers in Outings 2 at Quaint Marblehead
The Suburban News Dealers' Association led by President Thomas Swasey held its fifth annual outing in Marblehead. Members and families traveled by special cars from Boston, toured historic sites, dined at Adams House, viewed harbor sights, and posed for photos on Abbot Hall steps.
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News Dealers’ Association
Thomas Swasey
Marblehead
Yesterdaly
Boston
Swasey
Adams House
Boston to Host Two New Theatres and Major Acts
Boston planners unveil two new venues including the American Music Hall in Park Square and the Orpheum in Washington Street. The Morris Theatre will host high class vaudeville as the American Music Hall, with Aug 29 opening. The Liebler Theatre lineup features Mascagni, Arliss, Irwin and many stars across grand opera and contemporary plays.
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Liebler
Lyric
Globe Theatres
New York City
Boston
Morris Theatre
Park Square
American ‘Music Hall
Massachusetts
The
Orpheum
Moving Picture Company
William Morris (Inc
Morris
American Music Hall
Mr. Terry
America
Albert Chevalier
the Caretaker
Oscar Ashe
Lily Bray
Stubborn Eczema Cases Yield to Poslam
A Bridgeport man credits Poslam with curing his wife’s severe face eczema in fourteen days and calls it miraculous. The ad touts Poslam for eczema acne tetter psoriasis and other skin conditions, notes 50-cent and $2 sizes, lists drugstores, and offers a free sample by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York.
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A. E. Gardner
Bridgeport
Conn
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton’s Drug Dept
West 25Th Street
New York City
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Mr. Taft
Luke BH. Wright
Memphis
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C. M. McLellan
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Mabel Hite
Edward W. Townesend
Frank Ward O'Malley
Dustin Tarnum
Kirby
C. M. S. McLellan
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Emmie Webblen
London
Chrystal Herne
Hall Caine
O. Henry
Wilson Mizner
Judith Zaraine
Pennsylvania Steel Mills
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DR. Hewson
Washington ST
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Hingham
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