Jury Selected for Skeets Case Trial Opens Despite Frail Condition
In a Boston courtroom Judge Thayer agreed to proceed with the arsenic murder case against Mrs. Lundgren after two physicians testified she could endure a trial and cross examination. The 62 year old defendant, carried in by her husband and a taxi driver, appeared pale and frail but attentive as the indictment charging poisoning Florence M. Gay was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Thayer
Alfred J. Lundgren
Clarence J. Williams
Andover
Margaret C Iooper
Daley
Lundgren
Thayer
Lundgren jury panel starts with sworn names and cautions
The article lists jurors led by Charles E. Bryant and Charles L. Keeney among twelve names, with roles and residences. The judge urges duty, patriotism, and impartiality, stating jurors must set personal views aside and must not let opinions affect verdicts unless legally disqualified, emphasizing law over individuals.
Juror Criteria and Newspaper Reading in Murder Case
The passage argues that a juror must be willing to convict if evidence requires a first degree murder verdict, regardless of capital punishment opposition. Reading newspapers is not a disqualifier, and jurors must be open to truth without fixed opinions. The jury drawing began once the courtroom cleared.
Boston Rotary Club elects officers at year end banquet
The Boston Rotary Club closed the year with a Bellevue Hotel banquet attended by 160 Rotarians. Secretary John M. Phillips reported rapid progress among top Rotary clubs. New officers elected include Cc. H. Simons as president, F. A. Countway as vice president, and B. L. Goodwin as treasurer. Six directors chosen: B. C. Larrabee, R. K. Bearce, G. F. Higgins, A. H. Decatur, John Shepard, and Robert Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cc. H. Simons
Arthur W. Blackman
F. A. Countway
B. L. Goodwin
B. C. Larrabee
R. K. Bearce
G. F. Higgins
A. H. Decatur
John Shepard
Robert Neff
Dance of Yankee Division Club Draws 1200 In West Cambridge
More than 1200 persons attended last night’s dance hosted by the Yankee Division Club of West Cambridge in Thorndike Hall. An entertainment programme preceded the dancing, with committee members John Spencer Edward Tobin Francis OBrien and Robert Sullivan in charge.
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West Cambridge
Thorndike Hall
John Spencer
Edward Tobin
Francis O’brien
Robert Sullivan
French Officials Expect Germany Won’t Sign Peace Treaty
Paris reports say German chancellor Philipp Scheidemann resists authorizing Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau to sign the peace treaty. Berlin dispatches suggest he will refer the matter to the National Assembly, which is viewed as likely unfavorable without radical changes.
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Germany
Paris
Berlin
Philipp Scheidemann
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
National Assembly
Miss Cartwright to Marry Winthrop Man
Engagement notice announces Miss Lily Cartwright of Boston to Merle Penney of Winthrop. Miss Cartwright works in secretarial roles with Scovell Wellington Company on State Street and is well known in Boston. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Cartwright
Boston
Merle Penney
Winthrop
Franchise Tax Plan Killed by House Vote
The House yesterday rejected a bill to abolish commutation and franchise taxes on street railways and replace them with a six percent tax on net profits. The measure faced strong opposition as pernicious legislation and dangerous, undesirable.
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House of Representatives
Committee On Ways and Means
League of Nations Move to Admit Germany Discussed
June 9 report says the push to admit Germany to the League of Nations rests largely on preventing another bloc of rival powers. Russia and the former Teutonic group are cited among potential members forming a counterweight.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
League of Nations
Russia
Germany Entry Into League Seen as Key to Controlling Power Alliances
Conference leaders weigh admitting Germany to the League of Nations to bind her to obligations and prevent a German–Russian power bloc. The council of four debates guarantees like stable government, treaty signing, and abolition of compulsory service, with final decision looming. The Czechs and Hungarians frontier crisis also on the agenda as measures for adjustment are considered.
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Germany
Russia
League
League of Nations
League Committee
Council of Four
M. Clemenceau
Paris
Versailles
Lawmakers clash over PSC power to suspend paten on common carriers
A House committee report labels a bill enabling the Public Service Commission to suspend paten on common carriers as bad. Rep Young of the Ways and Means Committee and Rep Brennan of Boston voice opposition, while debate highlights PSC influence and potential removal. The Ways and Means panel also revises a water resources conservation bill amid miller opposition, and the Education Committee advances compulsory attendance at continuation schools for minors under 16. An order asks War Department to keep Parker Hill base hospital in place without removal.
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Public Service Commission
Young
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Brennan
Boston
Committee On ‘Ways and Means
Baldwin
Brookline
Boothman
Adams
Allied Packers Formed From Packing Firms in North America
A new holding, Allied Packers Incorporated, is created by John A. Hawkinson and associates. F. B. Snyder and Albert W. Schenk become vice presidents. Acquired firms include Parker Webb Co Detroit. Klinck Packing Buffalo. Schenk Sons Wheeling. Batchelder Snyder Boston. Forbes Co Richmond. Macon Packing. plus five Canadian plants with more negotiations pending.
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Chicago
John A. Hawkinson
Wilson & Co
United States
Canada
Allied Packers, Incorporated
F. 8. Snyder
United State Food Administration
Albert W. Schenk
Wheeling
W. Va
Parker, Webb& Co
Detroit
C. Klinck Packing Company
Buffalo
N. T
Fighting continues between factions in Russia and Hungary
Reports indicate ongoing heavy fighting in Russia with mixed outcomes. Hostilities also persist between Hungarian and Czecho-Slovak forces, with Premier Clemenceau warning allied troops could be deployed if the Hungarians do not stop.
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Russia
Clemenceau
Liechtenstein Ultimatum Shocks Paris Peace Talks
Liechtenstein threatens to sever communications with the Paris peace conference unless it is heard on its demand to join the League of Nations. The small principality lies between Austria and Switzerland with 65 square miles and a population around 11,000.
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Paris
Associated Press
Liechstenstein
League of Nations
Vienna
Germany
Liechtenstein
Europe
Monaco
San Marino
Austrian Tyrol
Vorarleberg
Grisons
Rhing
House of Liechtenstein
John II
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Skeets
Attwill
Charles E. Bryant
Haverhill
Charles L. Keeney
Lynn
Fred F. Parsons
Rockport
Thomas S. Webb
Lawrence
Charles H. Hoyt
Amesbury
Terry A. Newhall
Ralph F. Shaw
Newburyport
James Cotter
William A. English
Arthur C. Currier
William Wiener
Thomas J. Kelly
Beverly
Soldier Boys’ Service
France
Commonwealth
Tremont Street
West St
Washington Street
Liz
Washington Ae
R. H. White
Oston Baggage Co
Jenox Jive Co
Derai OatTrer
Dept. A
Jewelers
LoLea
Brae
Leo Cube
Cece
Ipswich
Wolf's
Hanover
Portland Streets
Washington &T
Bessie May
Seeels) Lundgren
Post
Florence Gay
Rotary Club
Clus
Payne
Ford
Schebler
SLIA
Bascowm
Columbus Ave
Miss. Cartwright
Winthrop Man
Wolf’s
MY Clothier
Hanover and
Fear Second League
HUB Firm
IN Packing CO
Batchelder
New
Farley & Macneill
Ford Touring
ARS
Needham
Rize
Wwe
Havdline
Century Plainfield
Corliss Limb Specialty Co
Court Square
Boston, Mass
Carter
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