Judge Wood Plans Haywood Jury Verdict By Morning
In Boise last night Judge Wood said he will charge the Haywood jury at 10 o clock this morning. The twelve men will retire to consider their verdict.
27 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
1
In Boise last night Judge Wood said he will charge the Haywood jury at 10 o clock this morning. The twelve men will retire to consider their verdict.
A vast crowd gathered in the city for a historic home visitors event. Large turnout highlighted by local officials and residents as the largest such gathering to date, underscoring community interest and civic pride.
Yesterday the vanguard of Old Home Week visitors arrived from the South and West when a Chicago through train brought four extra sleepers filled with excursionists. Railroads report bookings and ticket sales exceeding expectations as Boston gears up for the largest crowd ever at the celebration.
A storm and lightning strike cause multiple fatalities and injuries across Massachusetts and neighboring areas. A Salem man dies from a falling branch, a Lynn field accident follows a tree collapse, and a Bolt of lightning hits a car, injuring Delave of New Bedford and others. Fire destroys cottages in Hebronville, a Salem church steeple is torn off, and a station along the railway sustains damage. Houses lose roofs, a Swampscott area suffers roughly five thousand dollars in losses, and a Deering home is shifted seven feet during supper. Electric service is suspended after sewer flooding in Lawrence streets. Howard Gouch, a Newburyport car conductor, is killed at a telephone scene.
Senator Borah concluded his closing argument for the state at 7 20 tonight in Boise. The jury is expected to receive the case by noon tomorrow. Judge Wood will begin charging at 10 tomorrow morning and is not expected to take more than two hours. The city remains in fevered expectation as the world famous murder trial nears its final decision.
Senator Borah delivers a forceful day of vig oratory challenging Orchard Haywood Moyer Pettibone and others in the Steunenberg murder case. He critiques Darrows defense and recalls the blood trail of the case as Mrs Steunenberg and her son listen near Haywood. Rumors spread of more victims and a $1000 reward is posted for the killer amid public fear.
In Berlin on July 26 a series of brutal attacks closely resembling the Jack the Ripper murders targeted young girls. Three children were lured into doorways and stabbed. one girl is dead, another dying, the third gravely wounded. The spree caused widespread shock in the city center.
An unusually large number of extra through sleepers are expected from distant points between now and Monday night 31 with additional sleepers from Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis and other Western points. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks plans to attend Old Home Week exercises in Boston with events at Symphony Hall and Danvers. Mayor Fitzgerald requested a time to join the program and received a telegram from Russell King in Indianapolis confirming plans. Tonight 15,000 bulbs illuminate a path to the Hub with features across the Common and City Hall including arches, fountains, memorials and a Welcome to Boston sign.
Frank Cousins, once a Salem business figure and Republican leader, was arrested on charges of larceny of $4,725.10 from federal authorities. The arrest followed a week given for restitution, ordered by Postal Inspection Chief Lawrence Letherman.
Boston Hotel Co. lessees advertise an off street hotel with over a mile of outside frontage and no dark rooms. Every room has sunlight private bath and intercommunicating telephone. Rates range from $1.50 single to $3 double with various alcove parlor options. Baggage transfer free.
Concord New Hampshire July 26 lawyers for Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy asked for a quick hearing but the three masters of the Superior Court delayed action to Aug 13 at 1130 to allow evidence preparation. The order requires an investigation into Mrs Eddy's affairs with a report by Sept 20. The issue focuses on her competence as of March 1 1907 and the impact on a potential ruling.
M. H. Gulesian, a Boston Armenian businessman whose life has been threatened by Hunchagists, stated to a Post reporter that he has carried a revolver for several days. He showed the weapon in a holster worn at his side, saying Chief Watts advised readiness for emergencies and that other Armenians in Boston are armed as well.
Deputy Ruhl of Marshal Darling's office arrested Cousins who was arraigned before Commissioner Hayes and held in 2500 bail for the next grand jury session. He was confined in the marshal's steel cage prior to the commissioner’s arrival, with Henry F. Hurlburt of Lynn as his attorney and bail furnished by Zenay Goodale of Salem, a personal friend.
Mr Gulesian declares a weekly Sunday trip with his wife and daughter, vows to remain at work Monday, and warns he will be killed by October. Armenians in Boston shift to police action against blackmail. a nationwide dragnet is planned. A severe electrical storm in New England causes multiple fatalities and injuries across Haverhill, Newburyport, Swampscott, Lynnfield, Hebronville, and Lowell, including a 16 year old who drank carbolic acid after a shock.
A teaspoonful added to a glass of cold water with sugar makes a delicious summer tonic.
The forecast predicts fair conditions for Boston and vicinity with light to fresh westerly winds this Saturday and Sunday. In New England, temperatures rise in eastern Maine and dip in western and southern parts with continued fair skies. Eastern New York should see fair weather with cooler Saturday and Sunday, and breezy northwest to north winds at night.
Baron Girattan wins star event at the grand circuit meet in De troit, defeating Angus Pointer. Massachusetts riflemen claim victory in the inter state rifle tournament held at Wakefield. Boston Americans topple De troit, moving the Tigers to third place. Tenney team edges Cubs 9 to 7 in a local clash. Joe Fogler from New York races at Revere tonight in his first motor paced event.
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