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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1905

Page

5

Mrs Evans Case Tells of Housekeeper Admission

Mrs Gertrude Barber, house keeper for Joseph Evans on murder trial in Somerville, testified she once claimed to be Mrs Evans when contacted by Private Detective White. Jurors heard details of Evans injuries and Barber’s long association with Evans as the defense and prosecution prepared closing arguments.

Gertrude C. Barber Joseph Evans Somerville George L. Fraser White Evans Cambridge Harmon Witte West Quincy

Cadillac Not Disposed Of At Houghton And Dutton

The Cadillac on display at Houghton and Dutton was not sold after opening week. The car started at $750 Monday morning with $10 hourly reductions, but remained unsold at 5 pm. A new sale begins Wednesday at 10 am with the price at $600 as the sliding scale continues.

New England Houghton & Dutton Cadillac Tremont Street

Nan Patterson Rabbit's Foot Suit Moves Forward

In New York on August 22 a lawsuit emerges over the famed rabbit's foot accused of saving Nan Patterson and others from the electric chair. John G. Jones, tombs caterer, claims Patterson kept the talisman beyond its loan period and plans to lend it to Berthe Claiche, linked to the Emil Gendron killing.

New York Rabbit Nan Patterson Roland B. Molineux Tombs John G. Jones Florodora Jones Berthe Claiche Emil Gendron

Rockefeller heirs sue Standard Oil for 50 million

Cadwallader M. Raymond, for Mrs. Elizabeth F. Greenough, seeks a court commission to take depositions from Standard Oil officers and stockholders in a $50,000,000 royalty suit dating to 1874. The case centers on Greenough’s husband’s oil refining process and a long disputed contract with H. H. Rogers and partners.

Rogers Cadwallader M. Raymond Elizabeth F. Greenough H. H. Rogers Standard Oil Company Supreme Court Frederick Birdwell Frank Q. Barstow George Stockford William Jones Charles S. Phillips Charles M. Pratt George F. Elliott William Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller James Dixon City State of New York Henry D. Yeaton G. Philip Wardner Charles N. Sprague The Benjamin F. Greenough Greenough Charles Pratt

Cleveland and Boston delayed by wet grounds in pennant chase

The Cleveland-Boston American game was postponed due to rain softened fields as Collins and fans argued over playing. Lajoie says he will be out for weeks, while Uncle Cy Young and Gibson prepare to pitch for Boston next games. Fred Parent suffers rheumatism and may sit out a few days.

Cleveland Collins Lajoie Cy Young Paoli Gibson Boston Tannehill Dineen Fred Parent Parent

Forfeited American league game after umpire call

In Detroit Washington won 9 to 0 after a disputed 11th inning when umpire Sheridan ruled Warner interfered with Hill at the plate. Detroit refused to continue, granting Washington the forfeit. Chicago split games with Philadelphia in a doubleheader, Philadelphia winning 4 to 0 and Chicago taking the second 2 to 1 after 13 innings.

Detroit Washington Hill Sheridan Warner Anderson Detroits Boston Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Washington AB. QR BH. PO Cassidy Arses Hickman Knoll Stahl Jones Cites Eeereseees Heydon Patten Po. A Cooley Fae Mullin McIntyre Schaefer Crawford Hickman Eeeeveres Reseee Cthicago Cleverend Esten Reese Eer Ees Wees Eevee Eersterrece

Mark Twain Leaves Bed for Trip to New Hampshire

Samuel P. Clemens Mark Twain has recovered enough from gout to leave his bed and go downstairs He will depart for his country residence in Dublin New Hampshire on Friday from Winsted Conn on August 22

Mark Twain New Hampshire Winsted Conn Samuel P. Clemens Dublin N. H

Eighteenth Child Born to Torrington Family

In Torrington Connecticut the Champlin family at 22 Red Mountain avenue welcomed their 18th child born Thursday night. Thirteen of the children are living. The mother has enjoyed good health and has cared for the large family.

Torrington Conn Frey Champlin Red Mountain Avenue

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