Graham Testimony Ends in Vermont Trial With Confident Denials
Former Governor Horace F. Graham defended himself under grilling by Attorney-General Archibald over State funds as testimony concluded. He claimed he acted within rights and custom, while questions centered on excess money, a possible loan search, and a 1918 letter seeking deferred action. The case nears summation and potential jury deliberation the next day.
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Graham
Archibald
Edward H. Deavitt
Deavitt
Mr. Graham
Herbert G. Barber
Protestant Church News Items Highlight Pulpit Shifts and Meetings
The Rev. Cortland Myers of Tremont Temple Baptist pauses briefly as the Rev. W W Bustard of John D Rockefeller’s church in Cleveland will preach next Sunday. Bishop Samuel Tyler of St. Luke's Rochester declines Boston Federation secretary post, committee to nominate anew meets today. The Congregational Women’s Foreign Missions Board meets at Pilgrim Hall Friday at 10:30 a.m. George F Harvey, former interchurch official, is now State field secretary for the movement and plans the Park Street Church pastors’ conference set for March 8–10.
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Samuel Tyler
St. Luke's Church
Rochester
N. Y
Boston Federation of Churches
Women's Board of Foreign Missions of the
Congregational Church
Pilgrim Hall
Congregational House
George F. Harvey
New England
Interchurch World Movement
Park Street
Cross-examination of Ex-Governor and Auditor in County Trial
Today in Washington County Court the former Governor and former State auditor face cross examination. They are charged with 151 counts of larceny and 10 counts of embezzlement of state funds totaling about $20 000.
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Washington County
Barber and Pratt in dispute over highway work ethics
The testimony notes Mr. Barber hiring Mr. Pratt while preferring disinterested contractors. The State contends Mr. Graham held large sums of state funds while seeking highway department favors. A witness recalls saying he left bookkeeping to the office staff and assumed they managed it correctly.
Army Watches Sell Fast at 3.25 Dollars Each
Army retail stores in South Boston reported strong demand for wrist watches, especially the radio dial type, with a consignment of 1400 timepieces selling at 3.25 dollars each after originally retailing for 5.50. Purchases also included reclaimed underwear, shoes, and blankets with underwear sold in bulk from 15 to 60 cents a yard.
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Army
Boston
Cambridge High and Latin Seniors Stage Monsieur Beaucaire
The Cambridge High and Latin School senior class presents Monsieur Beaucaire at Brattle Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings February 6 and 7. The event marks the class jubilation with a leading role cast, followed by dancing until midnight.
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Cambridge
Brattle Hall
Monsieur Beaucaire
Booth Tarkington
Cambridge High and Latin School
Freight wreck derails 31 cars on Boston & Maine line
A freight train of 60 cars derailed after spreading rails near Newport Vermont. Thirty-one cars piled up or rolled down an embankment while the engines stayed on the track. All crew members were uninjured as wrecking crews worked to clear the line toward Sherbrooke Quebec.
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Newport
Boston & Maine Railroad
Sherbrooke
Que
Deserted at the Altar Miss Stewart Seeks Fleeing Groom
In New Bedford on February 3, Miss Mary Stewart was abandoned at the altar by Arthur Jarvis of Fairhaven who fled the church after the priest asked him to vow marriage. The 20 year old woman lies ill with a nervous collapse at her parents home 159 Earl Street New Bedford as friends search for the groom.
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New Bedford
Mary Stewart
Arthur Jarvis
Fairhaven
Charles E. Stewart
Earl Street
James J. Brady
Bride Abandoned at Altar in St Killian's Church
A mill girl awaiting nuptials at St Killian's Church with bridesmaids and ushers saw her fiancé flee the altar. The groom disappeared after hesitating at the vows, leaving the bride faint and under medical care. Authorities seek the missing groom.
Woman charged in Bank Larceny Case Involving Boston Man
Mrs Estelle Masters a 65 year old widow is held for Superior Court after police say her love for a man 10 years her junior led her to fund his Los Angeles trip and luxurious living using stolen bank money. The man Fred Rehms fled with her on Christmas Day and is said to have a wife and four children in Texas.
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Estelle Masters
Los Angeles
Cal
First National Bank
Masters
Pearance
Cavagnaro and Towle
Boston
Fred Rehms
Utica
Purse of Gold Presented to John H. Backus
John H. Backus, newly appointed assistant United States attorney, received a purse of gold from his former colleagues at the United States Marshal’s office. The event followed his oath of office and his duties handling federal cases involving prohibition violations. Backus thanked the staff, with congratulations pouring in from New Bedford, his hometown.
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Montpelier
Thomas J. O’brien
Cabot
United States
O'Brien
John
Backus
Mitchell
New Bedford
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