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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
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Miss Calla, known as Mrs Roy, testifies she witnessed the initial shooting and hints at a complex Paris and Newington childhood. The affidavits describe a mother daughter bond, European trips, a wealthy Boston husband, and a foundling linked to Lillian Carkins. Attorneys anticipate extradition and a possible trial in the United States.
William J. Henry a 30 year old Boston lawyer and Miss Mary Howell 22 wed in Providence without family notification. Henry is son of health inspector John J. Henry. Howell is daughter of Henry D. Howell. They had been engaged only a few weeks before the clandestine marriage.
The reminiscence describes Mrs Roy and Lil lian traveling together, notes their close partnership in plans, and mentions a Europe trip likely lasting a year or more. It suggests a marriage to a traveling Southern man named Billy after Europe, a handsome Watertown home, and ongoing financial ease.
Gracia Calla details why she did not notify police immediately after her brother George Calla was murdered in Portsmouth. She explains fear and dazed state, consults with relatives in New York, and says Roy could return to harm her. She plans to briefing the district attorney that noon.
Baroness A. B. von Orendorf, widow once connected to Glacita Calla in Paris, resides in Washington. She arrived with letters of introduction and mingled in prominent social and diplomatic circles. Recently she has fewer social appearances but is still seen in the shopping district as efforts to reach her continue.
AG Edwin G Eastman says bringing Paul E Roy back from France hinges on a 1858 treaty with the United States and French law. He outlines steps including affidavits, warrants, state department filing, and Paris police surveillance pending formal proceedings.
In Fall River on Feb 27 the city claims as its own the debut of Glacia Calla Roy on stage. The event recalls 1891 when Mrs. Roy then Gladys Hodgdon premiered in Spindle City at an Elk affair with Boston talent, including soloist Gladys Hodgdon and whistling performer Alice Hodgdon.
Leland Waltz, once coachman for Mrs Roy and Mrs W C Southern, describes quiet family life in Newington and Watertown. He recalls no disputes, noting Mrs Roy and her brother George Carkins shared a close bond and that Southern and Carkins were on good terms. He indicates he knew little of later troubles or Mrs Roy’s later adventures.
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