Poisoned by Woman He Thinks Poisoned Him
Providence February 11. Eli Atkin 66 recovering at Rhode Island Hospital after saying his housekeeper Mrs. Ann Tattersall 48 poisoned his medicine and threatened his life. Tattersall died that night. Neighbors and family described bitter quarrels and threats. A break‑in found both unconscious. circumstances point to a poisoning incident under inquiry.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Eli Atkin
Ann Tattersall
Mr. Atkin
Banks fooled by fish trust testimony under oath
Frederick R. Robbins former assistant treasurer for A Booth & Co and now manager for Receiver Chalmers testified in Booths hearing that 1907 statements to four banks showed a $2 million swing between payables and receivables, masking true condition. He said prior statements were erroneous and Booth discussed revisions with W Vernon Booth leading to a true statement prepared last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Booth & Co
Fish Trust
Fish Company
Frederick R. Robbins
Booth Company
Chalmers
Booth
Robbins
Commercial National Bank
Continental National Bank
Cor Xchange National Bank
First National Banks
W. Vernon Booth
Pardon Recommendation Aims at Portmouth Car Barn Robber
Governor Pothier sent a pardon recommendation to the Rhode Island Senate for Joseph Curran known as Troy Joe. Curran from Troy has served nearly ten years of a thirteen year sentence for the 1898 Portsmouth car barn robbery which yielded a large cash haul after a late night heist. The gang fled to Newport and Wickford then to Hartford where they were captured.
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Providence
R. I
Portsmouth
Joseph Curran
Troy
Troy Joe
State Senate
Aram J. Pothier
Curran
Newport
Wickford
Connecticut
Hartford
Rexall Orderlies Promise Cure for Chronic Constipation
An assertive ad claims Rexall Orderlies cure chronic constipation without laxatives. It argues against harsh cathartics, touts nerve and bowel toning effects, and promises free replacement if not cured, listing 36 tablets for 25 cents and 12 tablets for 10 cents at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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Rexall Orderlies
Riker-Jaynes
Floods Ravage Bocas del Toro Area Prompting Ports Shutdown
Norwegian steamer Belvernon arrived in Mobile with a tale of weeks of torrential rain in Bocas del Toro and surrounding districts. Captain Henry Hendricksen said three to five feet of floodwater swamped plantations and washed away bridges, crippling the fruit trade and severing Changuinola district communications.
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Mobile
Ala
Belvernon
Henry Hendricksen
Bocas del Toro
Hendricksen
Port Limon
Changuinola
Sixteen Indicted in U S Court on Postal Thefts and Frauds
Judge Dodge hearing sixteen indictments including three secret counts. Named defendants include James A Kennedy Thomas Keefe and William Murray alleged to plot a Holliston post office break in January. Others cover mail fraud schemes postal thefts and related offenses across several towns.
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Judge Dodge
United States District Court
Vegg
Holliston
James A. Kennedy
Thomas Keefe
William Murray
John J. Scully
Washington Street
Ceylon J. Goodale
Brattleboro
Alfred Boudrot
Gloucester
Addie Miner
Jacob C. Goldsmith
Warsaw
Russia
Massachusetts General Hospital
Richard A. Smith
Back Bay
George B. Costello
James McGill
Hinsdale
Carrie Jackson
Lee
Frank B. Caristi
James F. A. Grace
Joseph Minett
Joseph O'Brien
Alfred Benjamin Garden Held for Forgery in Hub Case
Alfred Benjamin Garden alias George Kenney was arrested in Washington DC on a Boston police warrant for forgery and larceny. He allegedly befriended Thomas K Ruth, loaned $1000 on a note, obtained a $1900 note and a $225 check drawn on Seattle National Bank, then disappeared after Ruth discovered the check was forged and the notes discounted by a broker.
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Alfred Benjamin Garden
George Kenney
Washington
D. C
Boston
Thomas K. Ruth
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Washington Street
Garden
Winchester
Ruth
Kenney
Seattle National Bank
C. H. Lewis
Chicago Jury to Pass on Oriental Dance
In Chicago Criminal Court the defense for Mme. Cleo known as The Girl in Red served notice that the defendant will appear Monday morning in full costume to perform her Oriental dance before the jury. The arrest followed a reformers complaint regarding her act.
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Chicago
Criminal Court
Mme. Cleo
Girl In Red
Missouri Groom of 96 Weds 72 Year Old Widow
In Kansas City Missouri Edward W Biggs 96 and Mary Adams 72 married yesterday after six years of acquaintance. They began as friends then courted for three years, calling the last three years the happiest of their lives.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Edward W. Biggs
Mary Adams
Elevated Road to Malden Faces Dual Route Proposal
Two routes for an elevated line to Malden are under discussion. The plan uses a bascule lift bridge over the Mystic River. Local townspeople object to a Malden square terminal while others push for tracks over marshland to improve access, and the railroad commissions are expected to announce the route next month.
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Malden
George A. Kimball
Mystic River
New Haven Road
South Station
Charlestown Bridge
Kimball
Eastern Electric
Sullivan Square
Eberhard Street
Carter Street
West Street
Bell Rock
West Everett
Malden Square
Everett
Broadway
Main Street
Ward 1
Saugus
Boston & Maine Railroad
Stair Plunge Fatal for Local Janitor at 398 Northampton Street
Michael Lordan, janitor at 398 Northampton Street apartments, fell on the back stairway and died at City Hospital an hour after sustaining a fractured skull. Police from Station 5 ruled the death accidental with no foul play detected.
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Michael Lordan
Northampton Street
Station 5
City Hospital
Jack Binns News Watch From Marconi Tribute
Jack Binns received a gold watch from William Marconi at the Marconi Wireless Company offices in London in recognition of his courage aboard the Republic after the ship's loss.
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Jack Binns
Marconi
London
White Star
Republic
Marconi Wireless Company
William Marconi
Marconi Wireless expand amid Republic disaster aftermath
General Manager Bottomley of Marconi Wireless says the Republic disaster and proposed wireless legislation are accelerating the marked expansion of the wireless system.
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New York
Bottomley
Marconi Wireless Company
Republic
Taft Wet Banquet Planned in New Orleans
New Orleans announces a grand reception for President-elect William Howard Taft with a monster 25 dollar per plate banquet. Louisiana favors a flooded menu with Creole poulet, teal duck, and crawfish bisque as chefs debate the best course.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
William Howard Taft
Georgia
Lousana
Repeat Scene of Fleet's Departure for Return Visit
Washington dispatch notes the fleet will follow the same review program at Hampton Roads as on departure. Rear Admiral Sperry manages speed to reach Virginia Capes in time for February 22 ceremonies and the Mayflower reception with President Roosevelt, concluding the long voyage.
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Washington, D.C
Hampton Roads
Newberry
Sperry
Virginia Capes
Roosevelt
National Cash Register Men Report Rising Markets At Convention
At 119 Summer Street a National Cash Register convention touted strong sales growth across the United States and Canada with December and January gains, a 78,000 unit output for 1908, and an aim to 100,000 this year. Key speakers included VP William Pflum, VP E A Deeds, and T J Watson among others.
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National Cash Register
Summer Street
New England
United States
Canada
National Cash Register Company
William Pflum
E. A. Deeds
Deville
T. J. Watson
J. E. Rogers
Agents’ School
Harned
Executive Department
Burton Holmes Starts Travelogue Series Tonight
Renowned traveler lecturer Burton Holmes begins a city series with Our Own Hawaii. The show features motion pictures and colored views including an active eruption of Kilauea. The Hawaii talk repeats Saturday at 2:30 PM for curious audiences.
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Burton Holmes
Hawaii
Kilauea
Man Ends Own Life in Plymouth Home at Court Street
The body of Herman Ille was found in his Court Street room with a self-inflicted bullet wound. The scene suggested a planned act as three letters to friends and associates were found, including to Edward Feidler of Lawrence and to Plymouth Police Chief A R Gleding. Ille, a 35 year old unmarried mill weaver, left no clear motive in the notes.
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Plymouth
Herman Ille
Court Street
Edward Feidler
Lawrence
Jfffee Masonry
A. R. Gleding
Sile
Death of S P Blodgett Hyde in Park
Silas P Blodgett prominent Park resident died at home after a week's illness with typhoid fever. He was widely known in the town and is survived by family and friends who mourn the loss of a longtime figure in the community.
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Hyde
Park
Silas.p. Blodgett
Senate Repeals Secretary of State Salary Increase
A Senate vote repealed the raise from eight thousand to twelve thousand dollars to enable Senator Knox to take the post as Secretary of State. The action clears the way for Knox to accept the appointment.
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Washington
Senate
Knox
Gay and Dodge Extend Quake Relief Tour in Calabria
Nelson Gay of Boston and Earl Dodge secretary to Ambassador Griscom continue relief work in Calabria distributing logs and boards for hut construction at Santa Caterina. Roofing material will follow.
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Palms
Calabria
Nelson Gay
Boston
Earl Dodge
Griscom
Santa Caterina
Gloucester Schooner Floated Off Plymouth After Run Aground
The fishing schooner TF. FE. Rowe of Gloucester was floated at Plymouth beach after running aground last night. Tug Mary Arnold attached hawsers at high tide and pulled the vessel off easily with no severe damage found.
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Plymouth
TF. FE. Rowe
Gloucester
Plymouth Beach
Mary Arnold
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U. S
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HUB Police
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Henry Siegel Co
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Meltons
Friezes
Stein-Bloch
Henry Siegel
Lordan
Fleet
National” Men
TELL
Frank E. Phillips
Franklin Lin Avenue
He Phillips
Jenry Siegel Co
Westerholm
von Clegg
Rogers
Baker Pocket Knives
Phillips
Boker, Graef & Schmidt
Krusins’ Scissors
Reppenhagen
Torey
Howard Roger Strops
Rogers, Henkels
Wade & Butcher Razors
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Walker
S. P. Blodgett
Gay and
Dodge
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Henry H. Tuttle Co
Shrewsbury
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