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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
2
Police grapple with a murder theory after Mildred Donovan's strangulation near Lynn street. Investigators seek who dragged the body and where the $25 locket went, while Jennings remains jailed and MacPherson dies in hospital.
Police connect Jennings to the fatal shooting of William H. MacPherson after a web of alibis and witness sightings. Mrs Mildred Donovan, once married to John Donovan, figures in a tangle of accusations and a cocaine rumor. Jennings bought a yellow raincoat and gray cap, left a new derby hat, and was seen with Mrs Donovan in Linden and Adams squares. Investigators link Howard street, Dorchester, Roxbury and Washington street venues to the case as they build murder charges for the grand jury.
James B. Jennings known as Kid Carter to followers of boxing will be moved from Charles street jail to police court to answer murder charges for the shooting of South End waiter William H. MacPherson. MacPherson died at City Hospital after refusing surgery or bullet probing. Jennings was arraigned for assault with a loaded revolver and bail was set at 25000 while a weeklong continuance was requested. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Timothy Leary was anticipated. The text also mentions a custody and libel filing involving Mildred S. Menard and John A. Donovan with details of service at 239 Sumner Street.
East Dedham police seek motive behind James RB Jennings known as Kid Carter who wished to alter personal appearance. Inquiry targets potential identity disguise or evasion linked to ongoing investigations. Authorities request information from the public to aid file.
Inspectors concluded Mrs Mildred Donovan carried only 25 cents and not a pocketbook or handbag. They verified Jennings alibi by tracing travel to Linden square and Chelsea saloon, with witnesses placing Jennings in Chelsea at 9 pm and returning toward East Boston.
The divorce libel of Mildred Donovan, whose body was found near Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, is on file in Suffolk County Superior Courts. She alleged marriage to John A. Donovan in Boston on December 10, 1905 and Cruelty beginning March 1, 1906 after living in Boston and Revere.
Anticipated medical remedy claim for a cold cure in an old notice. The text touts Adamson's Balsam as a cure, implying health benefits and domestic use.
U H Co offers a wide range of men’s and women’s winter wear at deep sale prices. Leather coats suits coats raincoats rubbers hats caps gloves and underwear are heavily discounted with many items under 3 dollars. The ad promotes legal stamp service and mail orders with express paid on packages.
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