Love Defies Insanity Claim at Tombs Court
In New York on December 28 Thomas J Hart of Brooklyn faced a potential insanity charge brought by his brother Edward T Hart. Hart argued he only hears a voice of love and wished to marry a woman unseen by the court, while Magistrate Breen advised pursuing the Supreme Court for the insanity question. The young woman’s identity was not revealed in court.
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New York
Breen
Tombs Court
Thomas J. Hart
South Elliott Place
Brooklyn
E. Everett Carlton
Coffee Exchange
Hart
Lynch
Edward T. Hart
Thomas J
Rie
Supreme Court
Banquet honors James E. McConnell in Fitchburg
In Fitchburg the Bar Association of Northern Worcester honored James E. McConnell with a banquet for his years of service and departure to Boston. Walter Perley Hall, newly named assistant district attorney, was celebrated alongside McConnell. Speakers praised McConnell’s career as he joins James P. Magenis and Joseph W. McConnell in Boston while McConnell & Ward maintain the Fitchburg office.
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Fitchburg
Johnsonia
Bar Association of Northern
McConnell
Charles E. Ware
Charles F. Baker
David I. Walsh
J. H. P. Dyer
Boston
James P. Magenis
Joseph W. McConnell
More Arrests by Police Reported in Boston Annual
The Boston Police Commission notes a rise in arrests driven by increased patrol vigilance. Total arrests reached 50 265, up from 43 033 previous year. Drunks counted 33 611, up 5 754 and 9 806 above five year average. Stolen city property valued at 124 792 dollars, 8 822 over average. property recovered in and out of city totaled 346 834 dollars, 77 517 above average.
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Boston Police Commission
Boston
Bennington Man Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
Frank Bailey of Bennington, 24, shot his wife at their home last night after attempting to kill her. The wife’s defense awkwardly deflected a near point blank shot in the wrist. Four hours later Bailey, also called Poor, fatally shot himself in the head with the same revolver. He died instantly, and authorities deem him sane prior to the actions.
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Bennington
Frank Bailey
Bailey
Poor
Hartford Foreman Saves Trolley Barn From Fire
Hartford December 28 Charles Miller foreman at the Hartford Street Railway Company saved the entire trolley barn and contents by racing into a blazing car and shutting off power. He burned his hands severely but prevented a total loss after a newsboy alerted him to the blaze.
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Hartford
Conn
Hartford Street Railway Company
Charles Miller
Foreman Miller
Miller
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