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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1908

Page

5

Dramatic Testimony in Annis Murder Trial Continues

Mrs. Annis described the moments before and during the yacht club shooting as Thornton Hains beckoned his brother and Captain Hains acted, with cross examination revealing disputed timelines and a threatened resignation by District Attorney Darrin. The court adjourned to carry the contentious testimony forward.

Annis Thornton Hains McIntyre Rockwell Andrews Shore Road Captain Hains Thornton J. Hains Mr. Birchfield Thorton Hains Mr. Andrews

Shows Magistrate How She Was Hugged

Pittsburg dispatch reports Mrs. Anna Tellhorster kissed and hugged Alderman J. W. McMasters to demonstrate how the alleged assault was committed. McMasters, described as fat and genial, held Thomas Mack for a hearing on the charge.

Pittsburg Anna Tellhorster J. W. McMasters Thomas Mack

Bonds Said To Secure Miss Dennett In 1903

Principal witness Mrs. Susan Clark testified about Wellsman's actions in Saratoga in 1903 and his claim to have provided for Miss Dennett with bonds. Curtis H. Kimball and Dr. John F. Bush corroborated aspects of the tale. Miss Dennett now Mrs. Warren testified she deposited the bonds in London and held a power of attorney from Wellman. The case resumes today.

Boston Clara Europe Curtis H. Kimball Ufacturer Wellman Miss Dennett John F. Bush William Warren London Herbert J. Polk Old Colony Trust Company Susan Clark Back Bay Clara F. Dennett George S. Wellman

Brockton Woman Claims Heirs to New York Estate Sought by Trinity Church

Mrs. Carrie May Small of Brockton says she and her kin are rightful heirs to vast Trinity Church property in New York City held for a century. The Webber Bogardus Heirs, led by John H. Fonda, press a separate claim in New York Supreme Court, with 2900+ members paying fees for a chance at millions.

Brockton New York City Trinity Church Corporation Carrie May Small Huntington Street Small Caroline P. Bacon Wyannis New York Supreme Court Webber Bogardus John H. Fonda New York Trinity Church Church Corporation New York State Fonda Nee Bacon

Cash Offer to Drop Suit Linked to Document Sale

In a bid to end the litigation, agents for the present holders offered $50 000 in cash for the documents. The proposal aimed to persuade the plaintiff to abandon the suit.

Cupid's Chicago hearts drop in panic year

In Chicago the number of marriages fell by 5678 in the last year, totaling 20,954 couples, reflecting a sharp decline in nuptial activity amid a period of panic.

Chicago Cupid

Boston Mayor Pushes Pay As You Go Revenue Plan

Boston Mayor Hibbard endorses a pay as you go policy while urging revenue increases to fund city needs. He cites Newburyport's $15000 year end balance as a model and calls on the Legislature to ease Boston's disproportionate state debt.

Hibbard Boston Besse Newburyport

Ground broken for new M. M. Converse Rubber Shoe plant

Ground was broken on Pearl street near Edgeworth for a large factory by the newly formed M. M. Converse Rubber Shoe Company with $250000 capital. The two acre site will have spur tracks from the Boston and Maine railroad and aims to open about March 1 employing 600.

Malden Pearl Street Edgeworth Station M. M. Converse Rubber Shoe Company Boston & Maine Railroad Conner J. R. Worcester Boston Hanscom Construction Company M. M. Converse Medford Harry W. Marden Joseph I. Capen Stoughton Hugh Bullock R. M. Saltonstall Newton Harry Dutton

Taft Confers With John Hays Hammond in Georgia

President elect Taft met with mining engineer John Hays Hammond of Massachusetts in Augusta to discuss new roles for the National League of Republican Clubs and possible public works leadership. Hammond denied cabinet ambitions, noting he would head a public works department if created.

Augusta Taft John Hays Hammond Massachusetts National League of Republican Clubs Hammond Tait Cabinet Diplomatic Corps

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