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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1903
Page
5
Susan A Hemingway and Ida Rolich colored servants arrested by Inspectors Cleary and Pierce on charges of stealing goods valued about 3000 from Mrs Mattie G Browne at 50 Newbury St. They waived examination and were held for the grand jury. Inspector Cleary said more property valued 2000 is linked to them.
Mary Porter of 2111 Harrison Avenue accused Mrs. Julia McIntire of striking her on the head with a water pitcher after a dispute over noise in Porter’s home. McIntire denied the charge saying she acted in defense after being insulted by Porter’s husband. The judge imposed a $10 fine but postponed payment due to poverty and a seven month old baby, continuing the case for probation officer review.
Mary A. Quale of Somerville was awarded $1975 by a jury in the third Superior Court session before Judge Harris for injuries suffered March 10 1900 when a Cambridge car started as she attempted to board at Haymarket square.
George R. Swasey counsel for Edwin J. Dunning filed in Superior Criminal Court a motion for further specifications. The indictment charges the banker with larceny of twenty three thousand dollars from Francis A. Brooks.
Mrs Sama Abdalian awarded 5000 dollars with her husband Hamparatoome one 25 dollars their son Leon 30 dollars and daughter Rachael 100 dollars in a Roxbury Gas Light Co case. Jury verdicts given before Judge Hardy in Boston for injuries from gas leaks Jan 8 1901. Mrs Abdalian declared insane linked to exposure. Defense cited Armenian massacre as her previous trauma.
In the milk cases on trial yesterday in the Superior Criminal Court Judge Bond fined Boston Dairy Company William A Graustein and Charles Graustein zero dollars each.
Augustus Reynolds alias Charles Murphy Charles G Clemmens and Ros well Armstrong aged 28 and Frank Green alias Fred Princeton aged 23 were yesterday arraigned in the court. Unknown details follow in the report.
Lieutenant General Miles returned from Windsor and spoke of hopes the Prince and Princess of Wales may visit America. He noted no definite plans and cited a mis step that left Mrs Miles not invited to Windsor Castle.
Frederick C. Allen, administrator of John Neary, recovered a verdict of 1500 dollars against the Reading and Lowell Street Railway Company in the fourth jury session of the Superior Court before Judge Fox yesterday. Neary was injured in a collision of the defendant's cars near Wilmington and died years later. his death was attributed to liver trouble, not the accident.
At 1309 Columbus Avenue the Tilden Club room held 13 men on Sunday night. Sergeant Carr and Patrolman Wragg halted a card game with four players, ordered two men from a checkers corner, leaving 11. one man vanished before court. Names listed for gaming fines include Hayes Horgan Lyons McDonald McGrath O Neil Sheehan Smith Stone Toland and others. Stone and Toland fined $5, rest $10. Hayes and Smith paid, others appealed. Judge Bolster ruled checkers violation same as cards.
Henry Spencer a 6 year old boy sentenced in East Boston court yesterday to a month in the House of Correction for drugness fell in a stupor while awaiting commitment.
In Superior Court Judge Schofield arraigned Nicola Fiore of Haverhill for the Dec 3 murder of Antoino Beneditto in Haverhill. Fiore said I shoot to scare but not to kill him, a plea interpreted as not guilty. Samuel Scarpa was held on $500 bond as accessory after the fact.
In Beverly at a February hearing the estate of the late F Gordon Dexter faced no opposition as the will filed in Salem several days earlier was approved to go to probate. The testator had largely cut off his female descendants to prevent fortune hunters from pursuing them. The court signed a decree allowing probate.
Justice Holmes delivers opinion holding chromo lithographic circus posters are protected by copyright law. The ruling reverses the Sixth Circuit, in Bleistein vs Donldson, with Justices Harlan and McKenna dissenting. Holmes shows posters as legitimate illustration subjects.
At a regular city Aldermen meeting the mayor's appointments of Frederick L. Smith to the Board of Assessors for a three year term from May 1, 1903, and Frederick H. Temple to the same board for three years from May 1, 1903 were confirmed. Smith received 8 votes to 4, Temple was confirmed unanimously with Riverman Stewart absent.
The Way versus Cunningham civil case resumes before Judge Bennett with testimony on forged notes, alleged writing disputes, and political influence behind City Hall. Key witnesses Durgin, Pike, and Nutter clash over endorsements and signatories amid a city election’s shadow.
Warm CUTICURA Shampoo and light CUTICURA Ointment dressings claim to stop hair loss and dandruff. The formula supposedly removes crusts and scales, destroys parasites, soothes itching, stimulates follicles, nourishes roots, and promotes growth on a healthy scalp, sold worldwide.
Witnesses recount Durgin's alleged lack of involvement in political cards for Mr Doane and money flows tied to Mr Gore and Mr Scannell. The testimony covers letters, visits to City Hall and the Crawford House, and meetings at Eric's saloon while noting no direct cash division by Durgin.
Philadelphia February reports show the coal strike commission hearing witnesses on miner earnings and regional wealth. Read ing company data propose 620 yearly earnings for anthracite workers, with bank deposits and property values cited for hard, soft coal, and agricultural counties.
Pittsfield reports ex Senator Henry L. Dawes is critically ill with influenza. The condition worsened after the sudden onset of grip and he remains under medical care.
The witness describes frequent City Hall rounds during State and city elections and interactions with Durgin, noting casual loans and dinners. He claims to never have known Frank H. Nutter until trouble with Durgin, while Cunningham says he never showed Way’s letters. Way testifies Pike used the notes and claimed to be Cunningham. the hearing resumes today.
Edwin J. McAllister, manager of the sign and decorative department of the Electric Motor and Equipment Company, has disappeared. Pinkerton detectives scour the country for him after he left January 4 on a business trip. He is charged with wholesale forgery and is believed to have left his wife and two children in Battle Creek Michigan. He is noted for electric decorating at the inaugural ball in Washington and for outfitting the Oregon for a royal coronation event.
Mrs Susie Hardy wife of John D Hardy of 223 Harrison Ave found dead Sunday night under suspicion. Dr Stedman associate medical examiner announced autopsy showed consumption and natural death. John Hardy detained at Station 4, later released by Dr Stedman.
An advertisement urges readers to demand Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Genuine bottles carry The Old Chemist trademark and cost $1.00. It claims government recognition as a medicine and promises a free medical booklet on symptoms and treatments upon request from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Company of Rochester, New York.
Washington reports the Secretary of Agriculture issued a transit order allowing cattle from Vermont to be shipped to Brighton and Somerville markets in Massachusetts for immediate slaughter. Cattle must not be unloaded en route or at stock yards or driven on streets. Hides and other ruminant byproducts may accompany the shipment under state regulations.
A Roxbury tale of Johanna Bulger who died at nearly 90 leaving 1362 with no apparent relatives. The undertaker physician landlord and a woman attendant already filed claims, and a public administrator seeks papers of administration. Neighbors recall a noble lineage rumor as only a few may inherit after debts and costs.
An early 20th century advertising note touts Cook’s Imperial Extra Dry Champagne as a cure for blues and promises lifelong friendship to those who try it.
Suffolk county grand jury convenes to weigh an indictment against Catherine V Richardson for alleged attempted poisoning of her mother in Revere on December 24. Government witnesses from the preliminary hearing will testify along with new witnesses. The jury reports Saturday. Richardson awaits word on trial.
Mayor Collins said he would act once backers and opponents in South Boston reached a consensus. He noted the plan would cost 500000 from the city and 250000 from the state for a new wide street from Atlantic Avenue near Oliver Street to the State dock, but South Boston Aldermen and property owners oppose the lines.
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