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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1917

Page

6

Miss Varney Cries as State Outlines Case in Brookline Trial

The prosecution detailed a long entanglement between Harriet A Varney and George C Keyes, tracing forged relationships, a 1916 marriage to Pauline Biesenbach, and a June 19 murder in Brookline. Miss Varney showed tears and distress as evidence and testimonies were presented in court.

Miss Varney George H. Keyes Arthur W. Morrison West Upton Mary Varney Pontiac R. I Kane Pauline Keyes Middle West Helen Provan

Judge O'Connell's Baby Son Critical Illness Reported

The three and a half year old son of Judge Philip O'Connell presiding over the Varney murder trial in Dedham is critically ill with diphtheria and pneumonia. The case features testimony on Miss Varney and a vital letter to Keyes, with medical examiners detailing wounds and death by own action as cross examination looms.

Miss Varney Kane New York Keyes Boston Winthrop Varney Arthur W. Morrison West Upton Pauline Keyes Philip O'Connell Norfolk County Superior Court Dedham Lester G. Wallace Reading Keyes House Cutts

Peters Speaks at Roxbury Club Avoids Mayoral Bid

Andrew J. Peters spoke to the Intercolonial Club of Roxbury on the Federal Reserve Bank and wartime value, entirely overlooking his mayoral candidacy. Two weeks ago Mr. Peters had been mentioned in connection with the race.

Andrew J. Peters Roxbury Federal Reserve Bank

Local Candidates Clash After Curley Speech at City Event

Curley spoke on local issues and dominated the platform while Peters planned to respond. A YMCA wrestling match provided late-night entertainment. President Richard E. Johnston apologized for Peters' modesty and offered praise he had not given himself.

Curley Peters Richard E. Johnston

Woman Killed Crossing Tracks at Swampscott

Miss Mary A. Canavan age 66 of 145 Walker road Swampscott was struck and killed by the Rockport express while crossing the tracks at Swampscott station of the Boston and Maine railroad yesterday. Her brother in law John J. Holland Jr identified the body hours later.

Mary A. Canavan Walker Road Swampscott Rockport Express Boston & Maine Railroad John J. Holland, Jr

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