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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1916

Page

7

Orpet Trial Developments Stir Old Poison Case

The report parallels with Clarence Richeson, detailing Amos Orpet accused of killing Marian Lambert to wed Celestia Yonker. State’s Attorney Cady claims cyanide was bought before Orpet’s Madison departure, notes a missing bottle, and recounts Hassinger’s claim of selling a bottle. Orpet denies guilt while asserting his innocence will be proven.

Clarence Cady Orpet Madison Marian Lambert Waukegan Hassinger Charlie Hassinger Lake Forest Marian Tambert Edward Taylor Carl Nordahl Tiedman Pharmacy Dady

Orpet Linked To Poison Found In Estate Search

Authorities recover cyanide crystals and a can labeled cyanide of potassium on the Orpet estate after a thorough search of the cellar garage and greenhouse. Gardener Petelia admits burying cyanide on Orpet’s orders while Coroner Taylor and Dr LeCount conclude Miss Lambert’s death was murder with Orpet the likely killer.

J. S. Taylore E. R. LeCount Hoffman Mr. Cady Charles Petelia Orpet Petelia Taylor Will Orpet

Orpet tale links high school romance to Wisconsin murder

Chicago reports Marian Frances Lambert and William H Orpet shared a childhood bond and frequent meetings at Hohn Woods where the body was found. Police allege Orpet wooed Celestia Yonker while engaged to Miss Lambert and poisoned her to be free to marry Yonker.

Chicago Marian Frances Lambert Willliam H. Orpet Orpet University of Wisconsin Hohn's Woods Celestia Amelia Yonker

Plymouth Strike Ends as 200 Return to Work

Plymouth February 14 2000 strike ends as 200 employees return to work at Plymouth Cordage Company. Company claims the strike is broken and workers resumed duties after weeks on picket lines.

Plymouth Plymouth Cordage Company

250000 for harbors here in Massachusetts

Washington reports Massachusetts will receive 250000 from the river and harbor appropriation bill. Boston gets 100000 with the rest to the Pollock Rip Channel. The bill funds continued work and maintenance, and adds 250000 to survey localities for future improvements. Buzzards Bay listed for examination for possible anchorage and Cape Cod canal approaches.

Washington Massachusetts Boston Pollock ‘Rip Secretary of War Buzzards Bay Cape Cod Canal United States

Pres Faunce at Malden Church Dedication

The Malden Baptist Church dedication week continued with a second service last night at the church. Speakers included Rev Walter Calley and Brown University President W H P Faunce D D.

Malden Malden Baptist Church Walter Calley W. H. P. Faunce D. D Brown University

Berkshires Go Dry as Lee and Washington Vote

At the February 14 meetings Lee and Washington voted dry. Lenox and Stockbridge had already chosen no-license, leaving Great Barrington as the remaining resort town to hold a meeting next week.

Pittsfield Lee Washington Lenox and Stockbridge Berkshires Great Barrington

Kosine Epilepsy Treatment Sold by Riker-Jaynes Stores

The Kosine epilepsy treatment is authorized for sale at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with a one dollar fifty cent bottle and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Claims include ten years of reported relief from sudden seizures and restoration to health backed by testimonials from users and professionals. The Kosine Company Washington DC.

United States Riker-Jaynes

Orpet Linked to Chicago High School Tragedy

William H. Orpet, 20, Wisconsin student jailed in Chicago for the Marian Lambert death. He grew up in Lancaster Massachusetts, attended South Lancaster Grammar School, and is recalled as a likable, well behaved boy. His father Edward Orpet, a gardener on notable estates, remains prominent in local horticulture circles.

William H. Orpet Chicago Massachusetts Gardner Thayer Estate Lancaster University of Wisconsin Marian Lambert Lake Forest South Lancaster Edward ©. Orpel Cyrus McCormick Lake Torest Ill Eugene V. R. Thayer Clinton Choral Society Aleppo Temple Mystic Shrine Orpet William Edward O. Orpet, Jr

Urge Huge Attendance at State House Labor Hearing

The Boston Central Labor Union calls all affiliated locals to bring delegations to the State House next Thursday at 7:30 p m for the hearing on consolidating the State Board of Labor and Industry the minimum wage and the industrial accident boards. The State Branch A F of L issues a similar call and seeks strong support from Boston for the legislative program.

Boston Central Labor Union State House State Board of Labor and Industry A. F. of L Boston

Strike Cuts Expected as Garment Workers Return

The Boston Dress and Waist Manufacturers Association workers returned yesterday, with 15 independent manufacturers' workers rejoining. Strike leaders estimate about 500 workers remain on strike, and all will be back to work by Thursday morning.

Boston

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