Clark's Trial Set For Next Week In Taunton
Fall River Feb 6 The trial of Philp H Clark for attempted murder at Assonet will likely begin Monday or Tuesday at Taunton jail. Insanity experts' decision surprised many. Bristol county lawyers Milton and Waldo Reed lead the defense with a conspiracy claim anticipated. District Attorney James W Swift prosecutes. Swift is the state’s youngest DA.
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Fall River
Philp H. Clark
Assonet
Milton
Waldo Reed
Professor Clark
Bristol County
Europe
Taunton
James W. Swift
Swift
Massachusetts
No More Escapes From Worcester Asylum
Herbert E Hill escaped from an attendant at Worcester Insane Asylum Thursday afternoon and was recaptured by Boston police while visiting his mother on Waverly street. He was returned to Worcester by an asylum inspector as officials blamed the attendant. The Worcester asylum faced repeated escapes and calls for investigation amid concerns about management. President Quimby vowed vigilance to prevent further escapes.
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Herbert E. Hill
Worcester Insane Asylum
Boston
Waverly Street
Worcester
Agylum
Hill
Post
Quimby
Giron Leaves Geneva For Brussels In Break With Princess
The legal adviser for the former Crown Princess of Saxony announces that M. Giron will depart Geneva for Brussels this evening to join his family. He has severed all ties with the princess to avoid hindering a reunion with the princess and her children.
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Genidva
Saxony
M. Giron
Geneva
Brussels
Gas Case Occupies Equity Court and Is Unfinished
In Boston, a petition by Joseph Doherty and others sought to restrain sale of Boston gas light company stock. Judge Richardson heard witnesses and argued jurisdiction as the Mercantile Trust Company faces scrutiny. The hearing adjourned to Monday with a capias possible for absent witnesses and a verdict later.
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Boston Gas Hght
New York
Richardson
Equity
Superior Court
Engstrom
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Storey
Mercantile Trust Company
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Tate
Harrison Dunham
John F. Donahue
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Boston
Robert A. Tobey
Gas Commission
Henry B. Day
Bay State Company of
Delaware
Helen Heald Goes to Her Father in Toronto
Six year old Helen Heald to live with father and stepmother in Toronto. Aunts in South Boston barred from interfering with custody except by Canadian court process. Judge Barker orders writ of habeas corpus to return child to petitioner. Mr Heald arrested on mesne process for debts to Drs Young and Hletcher. settlement reached at counsel’s office in the Ames Building.
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Helen Heald
Toronto
South Boston
Canada
Barker
Supreme Court
Mr. Heald
Drs. Young and
Hletcher
Ames
Dickinson Notes Case Reveals Income and Credit Failures
In a United States Court session Judge Lowell heard Alfred H. Whidden, a former South Danvers Bank director, recount Dickinson’s claim he could pay all debts if note makers defaulted. Franklin Plater testified Dickinson sent a payment check for a note in May 1900 and then destroyed the note. Foster’s lawyer noted Foster’s role was limited to treasurer.
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Dickinson
Alfred H. Whidden
South Danvers Bank
Lowell
United States Court
Paul
John W. Dickinson
Whidden
Franklin Plater
Boston
United Zinc Companies
Mr. Jones
Anderson
Foster
Trial in municipal case ends after three days
Judge Forsaith presided as Jacob Woleski sued the Boston & Northern Street Railway, Union Freight Railway, and New York New Haven Hartford for injuries from a collision between an engine and a car. The accident was admitted, but defense argued the dummy car collided due to crew negligence.
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Forsaith
Jacob Woleski
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Union Freight Railway Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Complainant Fined in Chelsea Court Fight Case
John A Pass arraigned in Chelsea Police Court on felonious assault alleging two knife wounds to James Downey. Judge Bosson holds Pass for the grand jury. Downey faces probation violation for drunkenness and pays a fine, which drew amusement.
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John A. Pass
Chelsea
James Downey
Bosson
Pass
Downey
Eben Hutchinson
Melrose Couple Celebrates Fifteenth Anniversary in Court
Malden report notes Mr. and Mrs. M J OConnor of Main Street Melrose faced a drunkenness charge in District Court. They pleaded not guilty and received a continuance until February 28 after OConnor spoke of their anniversary. Patrolman Thompson of Melrose filed the charge.
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Malden
M. J. O'Connor
Main Street
Melrose
Thompson
O’connor
Manning v. Boston Elevated Railway Case Heard in Court
In the Municipal Court Judge Ely heard Jeremiah Manning versus the Boston Elevated Railway. Manning claimed a car started as he stepped from the rear, throwing him and causing injuries including a broken shoulder. The matter was taken under advisement.
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Ely
Jeremiah Manning
Boston Elevated Railway
Bolster
Frank J. Hannan
South Boston
L. B. Warner
William B. Jackson
Lowell Board of Health
John
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Endorsements Rise
A chemist combined Red Gum Blood Root and Hydrastin with antiseptics into Stuart's Catarrh Tablets for nasal bronchial throat and stomach catarrh relief. Testimonials from F N Benton George J Casanova and a Pittsburgh physician praise the tablets as effective harmless non opiate and more convenient than inhalers salves or powders.
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Stuart
F. N. Benton
Clark House
Troy
N. Y
Geo. J. Casanova
Hotel Griffon
West 9Th Street
New York City
Pittsburgh
Court Records Show Mandamus Denied and Several Local Sentences
Judge Barker denies the mandamus petition of J. O Connor against Jackson and the board. Arcangelo Mastravardo is held in $1000 for Feb 19 on perjury charges after US officers arrest him in Waltham over underage naturalization papers. John A. McDougal, a Concord Reform School graduate and former Marine, deserts after escaping custody aboard the Wabash to Franklin, turning over to yard officers for punishment. Edward F. Dooley receives six months for assault on Roxbury junk dealer Max Simon. judge Bolster doubles the sentence after Dooley strikes Simon. Nellie Messon fined $10 in East Boston Court for drunk driving under multiple aliases.
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J. O’connor
Jackson
Barker
Supreme Court
Arcangelo Mastravardo
United States
Waltham
Fiske
John A. McDougal
Concord Reformatory
Sam
Wabash
Franklin
Yard
Edward F. Dooley
Max Simon
Roxbury
Simon
Boston
Nellie Messon
Stage Sits Rejoice As Rich Lineup Promises Big Crowds
The Tremont's advance sale for King Dodo nears record levels with Pixley Luders and Raymond Hitch cock among returning stars. New attractions at Hollis Grand Opera House Bowdoin and Museum promise strong audiences as The Stubbornness of Geraldine and The Peddler draw crowds. final Nathan Hale at Castle Square and Lady Ursula revival slated.
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Dodo
Tremont
Raymond Hitchcock
Cheridah Simpson
Greta Risley
Ivar Anderson
Arthur Wooley
Margaret McKinney
Flora Zabelle
Mary, Mannering
Clyde Fitch
Hal Reid
Stuart Robson
Museum
Bertie the Lamb
W. H. Crane
David Harum
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Harry Clay Blaney
Music Hall
Pacific
Storks” Company
Majestic
South Station
Chicago
Richard Carle
Boston
Columbia
Alexander Clarke
Isabelle Underwood
John C. Slavin
Pauline Chase
Clara Lane
J. K. Murray
Colonial
Theatrical bills and closing acts sweep New York Boston stages
Immense audiences witness long running engagements as Jewel of Asia and Way Down East near mid February openings. Amelia Bingham closes at Grand Opera House while Baron Humbug ends at Tremont. Lottie Blair Parker�s Lights of Home to premiere next November at Fourteenth Street Theater with Edgar Forrest in charge. Music Hall benefit headliner Henry Lee. Keith's features Mme Kenorah. diverse acts headline Howard and Palace next week.
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Criterion Theatre
New York
Dan Daly
Amelia Bingham
Grand Opera House
Boston
East
Leslie Carter
du Barry
Hollis
Harry Doel Parker
Fourteenth Street Theatre
Music Hall
B. S. Benevolent Association
Henry Lee
Mme. Kenorah
Howard
Saharet
Charles McCarthy
Lederer
Goblin Girls
Parras Brothers
Engstrom Sisters
James W. Bingham
Burlesque Company
Do Barry
Austin & Stone’s
Will Stinson
Nat Butler
McLeans
Moran
Patsy Keegan
Lalloo-Lala
Nebraska Bill
Leaping Fawn
Nickélodeon
Palace Theatre
W. B. Watson
Dainty Duchess Company
Boston Theatre
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Frederick J. Titus
Charles H. Mackie
the Malcoms
W. J. and
Bessie
Four
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Columbia Dramatic Club
Soldiers’ Home
Chelsea
Joseph Lewis
Th. Dubois
Handel and Haydn Society
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Malden Court
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Mary Mannering
Geraldine
Astin & Stone
Tremont Row
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Willam S. Butler & Co
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Henry W. Savage
Keith
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Tremont Temple Burton Holmes Labeoroures
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