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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
7
In the impeachment trial of Judge Robert W. Archbald the witness W A May of Scranton asserted that if that's the claim it's a lie The remark sparked excitement in the Senate and drew censure from Senator Bacon the presiding officer as the hearing continued in Washington.
The House managers won a point by offering E. J. Williams deposition to contradict his Senate testimony. George P. Brownell testified Archbald asked about Katydid dump dealings and noted Brownell introduced Archbald to Richardson. Bacon said Richardson was in a New York hospital. matter adjourned until tomorrow.
The hearing centered on Judge Archbald over alleged misuse of judicial power. Erie railroad official Mr May testified about recalling a Katydid culm bank contract amid claims of others’ interests. Other witnesses Brownell Conn and Pryor spoke of Archbald’s dealings and the silent party assignment in Scranton and New York.
Passengers on St. Louis & Iron Mountain & Southern train No. 92 were held up by two young bandits between Malvern and Trashwood. Passenger Robert Younger of Dennison Texas was shot three times and fatally wounded. Joe Willis of Fort Smith Arkansas was arrested nearby and identified as one bandit. the other escaped. Loot amount unknown.
Miss Melvina Downey aged 27 is believed to be the first woman convicted in a New York court of taking usurious interest. She was sentenced to a 250 fine after claiming she acted only as a clerical employee and bore no responsibility for her employers' transactions.
The Russian actress Mme Alla Nazimova wed Charles E. Bryant a longtime member of her company. The marriage was a surprise to New York's theatrical section with no prior engagement announcement.
Washington Dec 6. It is understood exporters interested in pending Russia trade arrangements should apply to the State Department in Washington for progress information.
Under international law the framing of a new treaty with Russia proceeds in Washington. Knox and Russian Ambassador Bakhmeteff conduct talks not at St. Petersburg, with Guild advising. Main hurdle remains securing full residence rights for American Jews in Russia under the forthcoming treaty.
Harvard students celebrate nearing Christmas with smooth dorm life and prompt dining service. Waiters at Memorial and Foxcroft Halls receive $20 to $30 gifts, "goodies" get $1 to $5, and elevator boys earn similar amounts. Parents are asked to increase December allowances.
Neal Johnson, 30 of St. Charles Street South End, received six months in the House of Correction from Judge Sullivan for larceny of jewelry valued at 11 dollars from an unknown person. John M. McDonough of Church Street drew one month for receiving the stolen jewels.
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