Lawson Sues and Lawsuits Dismissed in 1912 Case
George E Learnard, once partner with Thomas W Lawson in Hooley Learnard Co, had filed $400000 in suits against Lawson. The actions, tied to the Nevada Utah campaign and alleged promises to pay profits, were dismissed yesterday and Learnard is described as a former close ally and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
George E. Learnard
Hooley, Learnard & Co
New York
Boston
Learnard
Lawson
Friday the Thirteenth suits dismissed in Lawson-Bearnard case
Three attachments totaling 400000 were filed December 18 1912 against financier and author Lawson in Suffolk Superior State Supreme and U S District Court. Banks and firms named included National Shawmut Bank Commonwealth Trust Co Hayden Stone W C Tangley Charles Head Co and Hornblower Weeks with real estate in Beypt Suffolk Plymouth Middlesex counties. All attachments dismissed with no new action planned. Lawson had attended the Boston Stock Exchange reopening and returned to his son in law's ranch.
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Lawson
Bearnard
Suffolk
State Supreme
United States District Court
Supreme Court
National Shawmut Bank
Commonwealth Trust Company
Hayden, Stone & Co
Pettigrew
Bright & Sears Company
W. C. Tangley & Co
Charles Head & Co
M. A. McSweeney
Oregon
Boston Stock Exchange
West
Three-master Ella Storer Driven Ashore in Gloucester Harbor
The three masted schooner Ella MM. Storer of New York sought shelter from a storm behind Dog Bar breakwater and was driven ashore early today. The crew led by Captain Kelley and his wife reached Ten Pound Island two miles up the harbor in a yaw boat, with the vessel battered to pieces.
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Gloucester
Ella MM. Storer
New York
Dog Bar
Kelley
Ten Pound Island
New England Mercy Ship Arrives In Boston
The steamer Harpalyce arrives in Boston from Norfolk carrying over a million dollars in food clothing medicines and other relief merchandise for Belgian refugees donated by New England people.
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Harpalyce
New England
Boston
Norfolk
Hold Back Warships for Canal
Washington report on December 14 notes Colonel Goethals urged destroyers to enforce neutrality laws in the Panama Canal zone. Secretary of War Garrison, State Department's Counsellor Lansing, and Rear Admiral Fiske conferred. No decision reached. due to delicacy and limited data, action may take several days.
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Washington
Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
Garrison
Lansing
State Department
Fiske
Navy
Bureau of Operations
Secretaries Cable on Panama Canal Destroyer Call and Radio Use
Officials weigh steps to control Canal Zone waters amid calls for swift warships. Colonel Goethals cites need to prevent belligerent use and radio misuse. Navy would act if wireless transmissions violate Aug. 5 proclamation. Governor’s powers to enforce health and neutrality rules considered.
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Panama Canal
United States
Navy
Navy Department
Canal Zone
Panama
Canal
Largest Mercy Ship Harpalyce Ships Christmas Relief
The steamer Harpalyce chartered by the American Commission for Belgian Relief will be the New England Belgian relief Christmas ship. An 8500 ton freighter, formerly in transatlantic service with J. & C. Harrison, it carries 2500 tons of wheat, coffee, 5000 barrels of flour and other goods valued over 200000 dollars. It sails from Boston on Christmas Day to Rotterdam, with Rockefeller Foundation supervision for distribution.
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Harpalyce
American Commission For
Boston
Rotterdam
Rockefeller Foundation Committee
From Boston to Germany Carolyn Sets Sail for Bremen
The Boston steamer Carolyn departed South Boston for Bremen with cotton from Savannah and wool from Boston. After a 48 hour boiler repair delay and a libel by the Boston Engineering Co for 540, a bond secured the vessel's release. Captain Cretchell will stop at Falmouth to satisfy British cargo questions as to the voyage to Germany aims to net about 60,000 for the owner.
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Boston
Carolyn
Bremen
Germany
Savannah
Boston Engineering Company
Cretchell
Falmouth
England
Winter Place Not To Be Widened In Dorchester
Street commissioners rule against widening Winter place because of unnecessary expense. Similar reports question extensions of Hendry street near the Free Home for Consumptives and the taking of Ramsey street in Dorchester.
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Winter Place
Hendry Street
Dorchester
Free Home
Ramsey Street
New Markets Luncheon at American House Discusses New England Exports
More than 500 business men are expected to attend the Latin American Trade Conference at the American House under the New Haven Railroad. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut manufacturers will discuss securing new markets for Made in New England goods after a 12 30 p m luncheon. Prominent speakers include John Barrett W S Kies Edward S Pratt S O Martin John F Fitzgerald W E Aughinbaugh Thomas F Anderson and V Gonzales with Howard Innnet presiding.
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New Haven
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New England
Howard Innett
The
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
W. S. Kies
National City Bank
New York
Edwarda 5. Pratt
Bureau of Labor Statistics
O. Martin
Harvard University
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston Chamber of Commerce
W. BE. Aughinbaugh
Leslie’s Weekly
Thomas F. Anderson
New England Shop and Leather Association
V. Gonzales
National Association of Manufacturers
Chicago Bars Noise on New Year’s Eve Streets
Chicago mayor announces noise devices and confetti banned on New Year’s Eve while residents may shout or sing. Cafes and restaurants may serve liquor only until 1 a.m. that night as part of the city’s celebration rules.
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Chicago
Harrison
Jailed for conspiracy to conceal assets in bankruptcy case
Morris Salenski once in the bakery business in Salem was sentenced to a year and a day in the Salem House of Correction by Judge Morton in the US District Court for conspiracy to conceal part of his assets in bankruptcy proceedings. Charles Kaplan, his brother in law, was discharged after the charge was filed on the recommendation of Assistant US Attorney Hatton.
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Morris Salenski
Salem
House of Correction
Morton
United States District Court
Charles Kaplan
United States
Hatton
DeMiracle Hair Remover Promises Skin Beneath
An advertisement touts DeMiracle as the original squid hair remover with a guarantee. It claims devitalizing under the skin plus on the skin fights coarse growth and offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles via drugstores or mail order from DeMiracle Chemical Co. in New York.
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DeMiracle Chemical Co
Park Ave
125Th St
New York
N. Y
Disagreement in Suit Over 125000 Verdict Deadlocked
Miss Gertrude J. Fitzpatrick of Brookline sued the estate of James M. Fairfield for 125000. The jury deliberated 12 hours, stood six to six, and was discharged after reporting a deadlock. A new trial likely awaits before another jury.
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Gertrude J. Fitzpatrick
Brookline
James M. Fairfield
Stevens
British Steamer Isle of Iona Stranded Off Hatteras
The British steamer Isle of Iona ran aground two miles south of Hatteras Inlet after a gale. Eight feet of water filled the engine room. Life savers in motor boats rescued 27 crew members. The ship had sailed from New York and Philadelphia and was reported owned by the Furness-Withy line.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Isle of Iona
Hatteras Inlet
Isle of Iowa
New York
Philadelphia
Havana
Furness-Withy Line
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