Scent poison in death case in Thomaston Me
In Thomaston Maine two sudden deaths prompt a poisoning investigation. Fremont Newbert died Nov 15 after convulsions. his brain and stomach were sent to Bowdoin College for exam. Doctors suspect strychnine poisoning and Newbert’s infant child died nine days later. coroner’s jury cites corrosive poison but names none. The wife reportedly bought powdered strychnine for rat killings.
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Thomaston
Fremont Newbert
Franklin C. Robie
Bowdoin College
Newbert
Fred James
James
Persson
No Saloon Promise After Alabama Vote
United States Senator Joseph F. Johnston commented on Alabama's defeat of the prohibition amendment, saying the election shows residents do not want to write police measures into their constitution or surrender rights, and that it does not mean a return of the saloons or a backward step in public morals.
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Birmingham
Ala
United States
Joseph F. Johnston
Alabama
Memorial Service for John Brown at 50th anniversary
Frank B. Sanborn will address the memorial on Thursday December 2 marking the 50th anniversary of John Brown the orator and Harper's Ferry execution. Prominent speakers have accepted invitations to attend the all day service.
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John Brown
Frank B. Sanborn
Harper's Ferry
Plays and Players for New York's Dramatic Season
The 1909 10 New York dramatic season promises superior offerings from leading troupes. The Hotel St Regis at Fifth Ave and Fifty fifth St is a convenient stop for theatre goers with elegant discreet service and a dining room rivaling Paris and London. Rooms start at 3 to 4 per day for singles, 5 with bath, two people 6, suites with parlor bedroom and bath from 12 per day.
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Metropolis
New York City
New York
St. Regis
5Th Ave
Fifty-fifth St
London
Paris
Night of Revel and Murder in Somerville Case
In Somerville, Maud Hartley died after a party with Jim Harmon as witnesses describe a night of drink and a fatal street shooting. The trial revealed contested evidence about motives and statements by the victim as Harmon faced the jury in a high profile murder case.
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Jim
Liz
Jimmie Harmon
Maud
Mr. Vahey
Miss Hartley
Harmon
Mrs. Newcomb
Newcomb
Florence McKinnon
Maud Hartley
Miss McKinnon
Highland Avenue
Jim Harmon
Prince’s
Prince & Chandler’s Provision Store
Mr. Hardy
Jimmie
Two Held for Robbery and Assault in Boston
William Wallace and John Hanson from Griswold Missouri were arraigned in Municipal Court for breaking and entering Charles F. Drinan's Tremont Street room last week. Martin Singer of South Boston identified them as beaters who attempted to rob him of 100 dollars. They were remanded to Charles Street jail in default of bail and held for grand jury in 1200 dollars each. to be moved to South Boston court for trial on assault and attempted robbery.
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William Wallace
John Hanson
Griswold
Charles F. Drinan
Tremont Street
Martin Singer
South Boston
Charles Street
Sake Exhibit Shown At US Supreme Court Argument
An unusual display occurred in the Supreme Court during a case on duty on sake. Attorney J C McReynolds showed sake bottles wine bottles and glasses on the bench to illustrate the matter. Justice Harlan asked if samples had been tasted and the chief justice ordered the liquor turned over to the court clerk.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
J. C. McReynolds
Justice Harlan
Attore
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