Jury Drawn in Lizzie Borden Murder Trial
Miss Lizzie Borden appears in court with deputy, jurors questioned on bias and ties to the case. George Porter of Westport is the first accepted juror as the panel forms for tomorrow’s trial.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1893
Page
5
Jury impanels for Lizzie Borden murder trial in New Bedford
The court, led by Chief Justice Mason, assembles for Lizzie Andrew Borden's trial on two counts for the murders of Andrew J. Borden and Abby D. Borden. Jurors are sworn and questioned, with Ansel J. Baker and others rejected or accepted. foreman Charles I. Richards chosen as jury forms. The panel seals for seclusion. session paused until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mason
Blodgett
Dewey
Knowlton
Robinson
Cr. Julian
Trinitarian Church
Wright
Ansel J. Baker
Andrew J
Abby
D. Borde
gMbsoms
Geoffe' Winston
Trial Ends Expected After Three Weeks Stated
Opinion suggests the trial will last at least three more weeks if no setbacks occur and the judge adheres to the current schedule.
The Twelve Jurymen Have a Determined and Conservative Look
New Bedford June 5 George Potter of Westport is the first juror who passed muster with a pleasant face about 40. William F. Dean of Taunton, a middle aged man with gray hair, watches proceedings with a searching eye. John Wilbur of Somerset wears a sun-kissed look and twists his mustache while listening. Frederick G. Wilbur of Raynham seems determined and steadfast in his opinions. Lemuel K. Wilber of Boston appears intelligent and slow to form an opinion. Louis D. Hodges of Taunton bears white hair and a firm character. Augustus Swift is a New Bedford businessman whose verdict will carry weight. Frank G. Cole of Attleboro is middle aged with sharp features and a firm gaze. Johnny Finn of Taunton is the youngest and vows to follow the evidence. Mr. Wescott shows midlife intelligence. Charles T. Richards of North Attleboro, the foreman, is kindly and weighs matters before judging. Allen Hetrdell of Dartmouth, about 45, weathered, open, and careful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah T. Horton
Otis G- Springer
William I
Dean
Gordon
James Grundy
G. K. Brownell
William Graves
John Wilbur
Frederick GC
Wilbur
William KX
Nickerson
New Bedford
Atrium Ris Aho Ripa
William Westcott
William “Westcott
Louis B. Hedges
Taunton
Augustus Swift
Frank G. Cole
Attleboro
John C. Finn
Charles. T. Richards
North Attleboro
Oliver
FE. Gifford
Lizzie
Alien H. Wardell
Dartmouth
Messrs
Knowltont
Moody
Robinson
Jehnings
Butman
Charles.i. Richards
Knowlton
George Potter
Westport
Iman
William F. Dean
Somerset
Raynham
Lemuel K
Wilber
Boston
Skherp
Johnny
Finn
Wescott
Charles T. Richards
Allen
Murder Mystery Persists in Natick and Wellesley
Still at large the Natick and Wellesley murder of Jacob Littig puzzles police. Chief Colburn and local officers scoured South Natick seeking new leads while urging swift arrests if a fresh suspect list emerges. Some officials criticize letting scents grow cold and call for action with a new investigative team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natick
Jacob Littig
Wellesley
Moitice Colburn
Coarnal
South Natick
Boston Camera Club Exhibition At Bromfield Street
The Boston Camera Club displays work shown in Philadelphia at its rooms 50 Bromfield street. The exhibit will be open daily until June 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Camera Club
Philadelphia
Bromfield Street
Viet
Cooler Weather Forecast and Heat Report Across Cities
A heat wave grips the northeast with 65 at dawn and 90.6 by midafternoon as officials warn of hotter weather to come. Firemen say cooler air is expected tomorrow with a possible thunder shower. In New York heat saps workers at the Boston & Albany line while two men collapse from the heat. The day also marks a record warm in Barre Vermont where sunlit readings reach well over 115 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
John Oran
Utica
New York & Boston Expess Company
Boston & Albany
Dominick Dondare
Kingston
Essex
New York
Florida
Maine
Barre
Chinese Frauds Prompt US Treasury Warning to Boston
The Treasury Department says Chinese affidavits of authentication are misused. Acting Secretary Hamlin asked the Boston collector to stop certifying such documents after the Hong Kong consul declined to endorse pages that did not match the holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Hamlin
Boston
United States
Hong Kong
Department of State
J. L. Swift
Yee Sing
Yee Mon Yip
Department
Dying Tragedian Booth Receiving Daily Update
A New York bulletin from Dr. St Clair Smith at 11 45 PM says Booth shows no marked change but is slowly failing. Earlier, Joseph Jafferson visited for fifteen minutes at the bedside and Booth wept, eyes mostly closed, gasping for air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Clair Smith
Columbus Caravels in Sight of Land Reproduction
L Prang & Co issues a fine color reproduction of J G Tyler's Columbus painting. The Santa Maria Pinta and Nina sail in fall with crews gazing toward land, a striking realistic image. A popular Columbian year keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Prang & Co
J.G. Tyler
Columbus
Nina
Inspector Smith Praises Boston Weather Station
After touring national weather stations, Inspector J. W. Smith arrives in Boston to inspect the Federal building station. He claims Boston operates a station on par with the best in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Boston
Federal Building
Probate Notices From Massachusetts Courts
A batch of probate citations from Suffolk and Middlesex counties announces hearings on second and first accounts, will proves, and administration appointments. Named executors and heirs, including Anne Banfield, Edward Bangs, Emma Anderson, and Katherine E Was, are cited to appear in Boston and Cambridge probate courts in June 1893.
Massachusetts Probate Court Notice in Way Estate
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and kin of John M. Way of Boston to show cause why Fannie D. Way may receive letters testamentary without bond. A published notice in the Boston Loxton Post is required for three weeks with final publication two days before the court on June 15, 1893, at ten in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Abby W. Little
Cambridge
Edward Bangs
Boston Post
Boston
George M. Brooks
Esquire
H. Folsom
Register
Massachusetts
Suffolk
John M. Way
Fannie D. Way
Lo3ton Post
Joan W. McKim
Elijah George
William T. Way
Court St
Boston man granted name change to William Henry Grant Snow
In Suffolk Probate Court Boston on May 11 1893 William Henry Snow advertising expert won approval to change his name to William Henry Grant Snow. Public notice required for three weeks in the Boston Post with oath return to the court. Judge John W McKim presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
William Henry Snow
William Menry Grant Snow
William Llenry Grant Snow
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Citation in Probate Court for Patrick Clasby estate
Massachusetts probate notice cites Delia E. Clasby for letters of administration of Patrick Clasby late of Boston intestate. Court to convene June 15 1803 at ten in the forenoon. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Judge John W. McKim presiding. register Elijah George.
Hamlin Estate Citations Call For June Hearing
Probate Court cites next of kin creditors and all interested in the estate of Delwin A Hamlin late of Boston to appear June 15 1893 at ten in the forenoon to show cause against granting administration to George H Hamlin of Orono Maine. Publication to occur weekly for three weeks prior. Judge Joan W McKim signs the citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Joseph Scholfield
Boston
Anne S$. Banfield
A.D
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
Elijah George
Lawrence F. Flynn
Lawrence Flynn
Catherine E
Commonwealth
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Elijam George
Esftire
Register
Patrick Clasby
Clasby
Elijan George
Commonwealths of Massachusetts
Andrew McGann
Mary E. J. McCgann
A. J
Bostons Post
Jenny W. McKyin
Elliah George
Probate Court Notice on Patrick Barry Real Estate
Massachusetts probate court cites heirs and others regarding real estate set off to Patrick Barry's widow. Commissioners Jenks Downey Colby report five thousand dollar value. hearing June 15, 1895, 10 a.m. in Boston. service by copy seven days prior and weekly publication for three weeks. Witness Joan W. McKim, judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Patrick Barry
Boston
Thomas L. Jenks
Daniel A. Downey
Jowan H. Colby
Suffolk
Commonwealth
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Probate notices for Aldrich and Clasby estates in Boston
Public probate notices announce Sarah F. Devlin as executrix for Mary Jane Aldrich with final account hearing on June 22 1893 in Boston. Also Patrick Clasby named for administration with notice to appear and respond by two days before court. Catherine Hayes appointed administratrix of Joan Hayes estate with claims and debts to be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hayes
Lnte
Boston
County of Suffolk
Catherine Hayes
Admx
Mary Doyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iet
Tans
JPRS
Miss Orion
Albert Mason
Caleb Blodgett
Justin Dewey
Gifford
Andrew J. Borden
Abby D. Borden
New Bedford Evening Journal
Oliver RE. Gifford
Miss Borden
Archer
Court House
Jennings
Adams
Mr. Adams
Wilburs
Frederic C. Wilbur
Lemuel K. Wilber
Easton
Ames
Haston
Parker House
Lizzie Borden
Julian
Wiliam H. Meedy
Borden
George’ Porter
Mortimfer" Searles
William H. Willis
Jubb
Hosca M. Knowiton
Bristol County
William H. Moody
Ditrict
Kessex County
Lizzie Andrew Borden
Andrew Jackson Borden
Abby Durfee Borden
Beirden
Marshal Hilliard
Fall River
THER
Mr. Booth
Mr. Jefferson
Weather Man
U. K
Jomaeon Wealth
George J. Pierce
Emma C., Anderson
Geo. W. W. Pierce
Frances C. Currier
Chas. F. Pierce
Dioston
Joan W. McKin
Delia E. Clasby
Sai
Joax W. McKim, Esquire
Sai Court
Mary Jane Aldrich
Sarah F. Devlin
Joan W. McKim, Esqui
Elijatl George
Motiece
Agostino Stefano Cuneo
Stefano Cuneo
Leston
Joseph N. Pastenel
Otwlce
Mary Murphy
Timothy J. Murphy
Adm
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