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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
5
In a Boston court Miss Vining faces fines over selling liquor at Vining Villa. Witnesses describe beer served to guests while staff deny prohibited sales. Testimony highlights bottles delivered to Brant's room and mixed beverages in rooms as veracity of accusations is debated.
A judge found Miss Vining guilty after evaluating multiple witness accounts of beer and liquor purchases tied to her guests at the Hull Yacht Club scene. The proceedings focused on transfers and payments made in Miss Vining’s name, with heavy emphasis on corroborating transactions. The defendant showed visible disappointment as she left the courtroom and declined to speak to reporters.
Testimony recalls phone calls about liquor access at Vining Villa. Cameron described initiating a telephone line and listening to a request to bring milk, while staffers deny liquor sales on the premises. Andrew McLean testified no liquor sale occurred, noting beer only reportedly ordered by guests Rorke Jr. and associates.
Maude Odell closes her long engagement at Castle Square tonight after sixteen months with the stock company. She will be James O’Neill’s leading lady next season, playing Miladi in The Musketeers and Mercedes in Monte Cristo. Rehearsals begin tomorrow in New London, then two weeks at the Pequot House before Philadelphia opening on Sept 18.
Fragmentary text references Svening Law School and Boston Young Men's Christian Association with Regleten and Berkeley ts. It appears to note a board meeting or affiliation details involving James ee Bors.
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