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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
6
Mary Blair Brokaw testifies in Mineola New York court that yachtsman W. Gould Brokaw called her liar and abused her. She seeks separation and alimony of 60 000 dollars yearly citing jealousy abuse and neglect. Evidence includes a 1908 attempted suicide at a shooting lodge and prior divorce settlement details. The case is heard in the New York Supreme Court at Mineola.
In court today the counsel for the plaintiff promised to show that abuse occurred during the couple's honeymoon. The remark underscores ongoing legal proceedings and evidentiary arguments.
In Worcester on Canter bury street George M. Orr a Harvard athlete and businessman tried to avoid a grocery wagon and trolley car when his touring car struck Maurice Martin a six year old. The boy suffered concussion and possible skull fracture. Orr was arrested.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a fast, safe remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims to restore kidney, bladder, and urinary system health in a few days and emphasizes availability from druggists worldwide.
In the Boston mayoral race James J. Storrow and John F. Fitzgerald campaigned in Dorchester and at two balls. Storrow urged new streets and good upkeep with citizen labor for garbage collection. Fitzgerald boasted of more weddings and christenings during his term and pledged to continue the record if elected.
James J. Storrow campaigned in Ward 24 the home ward of Mayor Hibbard and ex Mayor Fitzgerald. He pledged city labor for garbage work and equal treatment for all citizens regardless of race while addressing West Dorchester residents. He also outlined tax policy and plans to improve streets and hospital capacity. Fitzgerald spoke to about 50 men at the Hebrew Citizens League HQ.
Former Boston mayoral candidate John F Fitzgerald praised County Mayo attendees at Roughan Hall and Paul Revere Hall for beauty and hospitality. He boasted about marriages and vowed to seek the best people for public service while sharing Irish ties and his belief in Boston as the world's best city.
Dr. Edward G. Lane testifies Harmon, described as a high grade imbecile, was absent minded and in a nightmare state when he killed Maud H. Hartley. He links unilateral headaches to migraine and possible epilepsy, while defense and prosecution argument continues as trial progresses.
Ernest B. Tibbetts remains under partial control of his senses at Anna Jacques Hospital as Dr Samuel Mixter prepares a Boston operation to restore his sanity or condemn him to a brain never fully functional. After attempting suicide Tibbetts appeared alive only in body, with his mind nearly absent for days.
Tibbetts, once deemed hopelessly unable to recover, shows brief flickers of reason after a self inflicted gunshot at the American House Amesbury. He is hospitalized at Newburyport with severe head wounds and despondent mood following a love affair. Doctor Mixter believes a delicate operation could cure him if his condition remains stable.
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