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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1908

Page

2

Dr Amesbury Held for Jury in Wife Killing Case

Dedham Jan 2 Dr Walter R Amesbury of Hyde Park waived examination when arraigned on the charge of killing his wife Anna Rees Amesbury He was held without bail for the April grand jury by Judge Emery Grover The case follows the fatal shooting at their home on Christmas Day Lawyers Job P Leahy and Clarence J Wing represented him at BostonAny additional details remain from the era.

Dedham Walter R Amesbury Hyde Park Anna Rees Amesbury Emery Grover

Bauer Recital by Harold Bauer in Jordan Hall

Olin Downes reviews Harold Bauer's 1908 American tour recital in Jordan Hall. The program includes MacDowell, Schumann Fantasiestucke, Franck’s organ piano fantasy, Chopin Barcarolle, and Paganini variations, with Bauer praised for tonal variety and sympathetic interpretation despite occasional overartistic restraint.

Harold “Bauer Jordan Hall MacDowell Schumann Franck Bauer Chopin Emanuel Moor Paganini Brahms Mr. Bauer Franck Bauer Wallace Goodrich

Hoffmann Quartet Presents Second Season Concert in Potter Hall

The Hoffmann String Quartet with Louis Bachner piano and A Gietzen viola offered a program including Mozart Quintet in G minor, Kaun Piano Trio op 27, and Grieg Quartet. Bachner’s playing was musicianly and ensemble tight. Grieg’s local color impressed but echoed by overlong movements. overall the performance was of particular excellence.

Hoffmann String Quartet Louis. Bachner A. Gietzen Potter Hall Mozart Hugo Kaun Grieg Kaun Bachner

Romeo and Juliet at Castle Square Theatre Enthralls Crowd

The Castles Square Theatre presented Romeo and Juliet in a grand opera style last evening. Mme Helene Noldi impressed as Juliet with expressive, romantic singing and noble bearing. Mr Tallman gave a romantic Romeo with earnest delivery. Signor Alberti pleased as Mercutio. Miss Le Baron and Mr Boyle complemented the cast.

Romeo Castles Fe Theatre Shakspere Castle Square Juliet Mme Helene Noldi Mme. Noldi Mr. Tallman Signor Alberti Mercutio

Fusilier Veterans Elect Officers at Armory

The Fusilier Veterans Association held its annual officer election at the Washington Street armory. Major William E. Martin won the commander post by a large margin, after 22 years in the corps, and sits as a director of the Exchange Trust Company on State Street. New officers include Captain Harry H. Hill, Captain Charles B. Phoenix, Lt Arthur H. Dean, Lt Theodore H. Balsor, and others with Bert P. Payette as sergeant and George P. F. Arling as secretary.

Pusilier Veteran Association Armory Washington Street William E. Martin William T. Gillespie Martin Corps Exchange Trust Company State Street William &. Martin Harry H. Hill Charles B. Phoenix Arthur H. Dean Theodore H. Balsor Walter I. Peak William M. Gorham Leutenant William H. Phinney Bert P. Payette George PF. Arling William PF. Sinclair Charles T. Chapin

Pillsbury Named Chief of Navy Navigation Bureau

Secretary Metcalf announced after a Roosevelt conference that Captain J. E. Pillsbury, a Massachusetts native born in Lowell and raised in Chelsea, was chosen as chief of the Navigation Bureau of the Navy Department. Pillsbury attended the Lord Williams Grammar School.

Washington Roosevelt Metcalf J. E. Pillsbury Navigation Bureau Navy Department Pillsbury Captain Pillsbury Massachusetts Lowell Chelsea Lord Witliams Grammer Scho

Democrats to Hold Caucus Amid Council Clash

Socratic members of the common council plan a caucus Saturday evening as four Democrats balk yesterday. Councilman McCullough says he secured the two votes needed for the nomination. Republicans seek nine Democratic votes to elect Edward Bagley of Ward 1 president.

McCullough Edward Bagley Ward i

New Vincent Memorial Hospital Opens on South Huntington

The New Vincent Memorial Hospital on South Huntington avenue opposite Heath street was formally opened and dedicated yesterday afternoon. Trustees turned the hospital over to the Managers who will open it for patient reception. Dedicatory exercises were simple. tea was served afterward by the Vincent Club girls. Trustees include Dr. Robert Amory president and Dr. Clarence J. Blake among others.

Vincent Memorial Hospital Huntington Avenue Heath Street Vincent Club Robert Amory Clarence J. Blake William P. Blake George F. Davenport Edward N. Fenno

Cambridge Man Patrick Murphy Missing Since November

Relatives fear foul play as Patrick Murphy of 7 Harding Street Cambridge disappeared after leaving home to visit a friend on November 17. He was seen two days later in Boston’s West End and then vanished. authorities may be asked to investigate.

Patrick Murphy Harding Street Cambridge Murphy West End Boston

Wilber Elected President of Franklin Typo Society

J Wilber was elected president of the Franklin Typographical Society at its sth annual meeting held last night at Franklin Hall 121 Chandler Street. Officers named include vice president Charles Ashton secretary Patrick Guerin treasurer Leonard Raymond and librarian Charles H Phinney with multiple committees announced for the 202d Benjamin Franklin anniversary events at Tremont Temple January 16.

Sth Franklin Typographical Society Franklin Hall Chandler Street Benjamin Franklin Tremont Temple Charles Ashton Patrick J. Guerin Shepard Howland Leonard Raymond Rodney Walch Charles W. Brown W. L. Crosman Charles Tillman James H. Brehaut Willard H. Forbes Charles H. Phinney E. L. Stephenson Albert G. Woodworth Murray C. Upham Henry C. Whitcomb William

Newton Free Library elects officers for new term

At the Newton Free Library trustees meeting on January 2, F. H. Howes was elected president, J. C. Kennedy named superintendent, and Elizabeth P. Thurston chosen secretary and librarian. Howes had been appointed last May to fill the vacancy left by the death of E. K. B. Haskell.

Newton Newton Free Library F. H. Howes EK. B. Haskell J.C. Kennedy Elizabeth P. Thurston Mes

Mahan Told of Murder Climax in Bennington Trial

Attorney General Clark C. Fitts presented the murder case against Alfred Mahan for the killing of his 3 year old niece Ethel Mahan. Dr. A. S. M. Chisholm testified that Mahan confessed in the judge's presence with State's Attorney William Meagher and others listening after a defense contest.

Bennington Clark C. Fitts Alfred Mahan Ethel Mahan O. M. Barber A. S. M. Chisholm Blake William Meagher

Judge Delays Reading Signed Confession in Murder Case

Judge Blake of the Municipal Court heard a witness recount that Alfred Mahan gave a signed sworn confession of killing a child and disposing of the body in a gully. Judge Hazleton and associates postponed reading the confession to tomorrow morning after a brief conference.

Blake Alfred Mahan Hazleton Peck and Proctor

Vinol endorsed by 5000 leading druggists

Leading druggists nationwide back Vinol as a trusted cod liver preparation. Charleston West Virginia pharmacist C A Patterson praises family use and satisfaction. J F Bradley of New Brunswick New Jersey commends Vinol’s body building elements and tonic iron for old, weak, and recovering patients. Offered with money back if not satisfying at Riker Drug Stores in Boston locations.

C. A. Patterson Charleston W. Va J. F. Bradley New Brunswick N. J Experi Ce

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