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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
1
A courtroom session reveals a harsh cross examination focusing on the death of a girl. The testimony exposes inconsistencies and raises questions about the case details and the defendant’s statements.
Chester Gillette testified about Grace Brown’s death claiming she chose to die and he did not save her. He admitted ignorance of rescue while acknowledging his swimming skill and left the scene to join festivities knowing the body lay at the lake bottom. In Rhode Island a 16 year old faced bond on a slaying charge after a failed intrusion on a family estate.
The defense, reserving right to call one more witness, rested near 4:30 after a day of rebuttal by the district attorney. Gillette’s character was questioned while others testified about Grace Brown and her intentions to leave Cortland. A camera roll photo of Hattie Benedict was shown as part of the cross examination.
James Rogan, 36, a lodging-house operator at 23 Milford Street, was arrested by Sergeant Goff on a warrant alleging he unlawfully listed names of non residents aged 20 or older on May 1, 1906. Bail was posted by ex-Alderman Bowen. Police expect more arrests as Ward 9 politics widen.
The Daily Mail calls for appointing a Canadian as ambassador to Washington to strengthen empire ties. It argues Canada’s frontier length and expansion justify greater imperial influence and partnership with Britain, citing past treaties and disputes as reasons for reform.
In Cincinnati yesterday afternoon Harry L. Sohngen and Marie Howard of Lasell Hamilton Ohio eloped after a theatre visit. They married by Rev W P Blackburn Covington Ky and were later brought home for parental forgiveness. Marie is daughter of hotel proprietor Charles H Howard Lasell student on vacation. Harry L Sohngen is son of banker George Sohngen and a prominent brewery promoter.
In Knightsville a raid left a girl brave under fire as Rum-crazed Briggs threatened six women and children. The daughter braces for the courthouse appearance with her father County Attorney Tillinghast nearby as bondsmen arrive at the rough district court.
Fifty overcoats priced at 3.90 dollars each offered by Gray Co with a one day sale today. The ad notes the location remains the familiar shop and urges quick purchase.
New York November 30. Standard Oil denounces prosecutions as they threaten to weaken the monopoly. The document warns loss of foreign markets would devastate industries and jobs tied to Standard Oil operations nationwide.
William H. Libby of Standard Oil cites the Royal Dutch/Shell merger and a German holding for Russian Roumanian oil as efforts to dominate overseas markets. He notes Galicia’s industrial consolidation, claims foreign capital firms seek to eliminate American oil, and praises Standard Oil’s global organization as essential to maintaining U.S. petroleum supremacy.
An advertising note urges readers to visit F Gray Co at Washington and Hanover streets for a $12.90 overcoat advertised as the best $30 value in the world.
The passage notes a continuing commercial battle impacting Standard Oil and the entire U S producing industry. It argues the company seeks government assistance as other nations aid similar businesses, linking export valuation to national trade balances and broader economic policy.
Boston forecast calls for rain on Saturday then clearing, with fair and cooler conditions Sunday. Washington reports showery south, rain or snow in north Saturday, warmer and fair Sunday with strong west winds.
Boston hopes to secure the 1907 G A R encampment as Saratoga, NY was picked at Minneapolis but obstacles may shift the site. The Boston Post urged Commander-in-Chief Brown to choose Boston and offered free veteran carriages. Brown signaled possible move but said decision will take weeks.
A Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic executive urged accepting the Post invitation for an annual encampment in Boston. He praised past Boston hosting, noted expense concerns for distant boys, and urged collective effort to persuade Commander in Chief Brown to choose Boston, stressing the city’s proven hospitality.
Ad touts best $30 overcoats at F Gray Co Boston for 12 90 dollars. Located at Washington and Hanover streets offering value deals on outerwear.
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