Years For Intent To Kill In Deaf Man Case
John Nelligan was sentenced in Superior Criminal Court to not less than seven and not more than 10 years in state prison for shooting Michael Lynch on May 2 as Lynch went to work. The first three days are to be served in solitary. Nelligan, who is deaf, claimed Lynch broke up his home, and spoke dramatically as he addressed the court. Both men are described as advanced in years and longtime friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lynch
John Nelligan
Superior Criminal Court
Lynch
House of Correction
Harry J. Simpson
Bomerville Business School
Jessie Spring
Roxbury
Simpson
Howard Street
Many Weddings in Dorchester Record Month
The Dorchester district expects a record June for marriages. In St. Peter's parish Rev Father Ronan reports a strong start and predicts about 20 marriages this month for his parish.
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Dorchester
St. Peter's
Ronan
Tug Charles T. Gallagher Nears Launch At Portland Shipyard
Work on the harbor tug Charles T. Gallagher progresses toward launch on June 2 at the Portland shipyard. The vessel, a sister to the Charles Mann and Frances Hersey, will enter service by August, honoring attorney Charles T. Gallagher, a major shareholder in Commercial Towns? Company.
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Charles T. Gallagher
Commercial Townsat Company
Portland Shipbuilding Company
Charles Mann
Frances Hersey
Marital Misery Tales Open June Divorce Court
Twenty couples described troubled marriages as the June Divorce Court opened with Judge Sheldon presiding. One woman claimed a drunken encounter led to an unexpected marriage to a man later jailed for larceny, while others spoke of bigamy, beatings, and strained relationships.
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Sheldon
Laura Jean
Georgie
Cupid
William H. Davis versus Jennie end of reforming after drinking
His Honor ordered an amended libel to issue. He stated that if a person guilty of gross and confirmed habits of intoxication began to reform only after leaving the other, a divorce could not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam H. Davis
Jennie
Clifford v. C Desertion Divorce Claim
Ida E. Clifford seeks a divorce from Ernest C. on grounds of desertion alleging he left in 1901 and ceased support after that date. The filing cites abandonment and lack of contribution as the basis for the dissolution.
Rum Spoiled Her Home Annie E Bryden vs Edmund G
Complaint cites husband’s drunkenness and seven year desertion. Decree nisi granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Bryden
Edmund G
Frances P. Richard TMS vs Philip W Decree nisi
Frances P. Richard TMS sues Philip W in a decree nisi case noting the defendant is an inveritr and has not been heard from for a quarter century. The order references a former name and ongoing legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances P. Richard ™S
Philip W
Nellie Hunter Sues for Divorce After Troubled Marriage
On July 26, 1886 Nellie Hunter married William S. It soon appeared he had little interest in home life. He travelled countrywide and was away seven years. He returned for one day then left again. Decree nisi granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Hunter
William S
Malcolmson vs John A Decree Nisi Decree in Wife’s Maiden Name
Florene E Malcolmson sues John A for divorce alleging ill treatment leading to separation. Decree nisi granted with wife restoring maiden name. Court notes she was barely adult at marriage in 1897 and returned home in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Malcolmson
John A
Nisi
Benjamin Folsom Versus Margarette Decree Nisi
In 1889 Margarette left and later refused to return. The court records a decree nisi in the case filed by Benjamin Folsom against Margarette, noting disputes over calls and provocative language during periods of intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Folsom
Margarette
Nisi
Devine v William L ends in advisement after separated marriage
Anne C. Devine sues William L alleging long term non support. They wed January 14, 1899. On September 6 he left permanently. His Honor took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne C. Devine
William’ L
Marguerite D. Ryan Sues for Divorce Against Philip B.
Marguerite D. Ryan files for divorce from Philip B. Said citing desertion in March. She reports he was last heard from in Johnstown Pennsylvania and later sent a letter inviting a divorce. Decree sought.
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Marguerite D. Ryan
Philip B
Johnstown
Penn
Contempt Proceeding Over Unpaid Alimony
Phineas A. Coombs was cited for contempt for failing to pay 10 dollars weekly alimony to his ex wife. The court ordered his employer to deduct eight dollars weekly from his twelve dollar salary for alimony and child support for three children.
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Phineas A. Coombs
Holmes versus Charles M Decree nisi in domestic case
The woman testified to multiple assaults by her husband Charles M including a November head strike with a clenched fist causing ongoing suffering. A decree nisi was issued in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel D. Holmes
Charles M
Mary Boushell versus John Decree nisi filed
Mary Boushell sues John claiming marriage in 1890 at New York and relocation to Boston. He left for New York on January 27, 1901 and has not supported her since. Decree nisi sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Boushell
John
New York
Boston
Nisi
Fanni Smart vs William H Desertion Decree Granted
The court heard the husband had brutal treatment including striking and pulling her by the hair. They wed in 1883 and a decree nisi was granted for desertion.
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Fanni Smart
William H
Woman Doctor Testifies in Cruelty Case Decree Nisi
Dr Anna G Judkins testifies that her husband William L abused her, supported by six fellow female doctors. The abuse led her to defer graduation as the case advances to decree nisi in the court.
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Anna G. Judkins
Willam L
O Brien v Olivia B desertion suit dismissed
Plaintiff alleges marriage in Jamaica in June 1887 and desertion in 1897 but the court refused a divorce since the couple had not resided in this state for the required three years. The case was dismissed without prejudice.
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Joseph O'Brien
Olivia B
Jamaica
Boston
O’brien
Blanche Tutein and Winifred Decree Abandoned Marital Petition
Blanche Tutein seeks relief after her husband deserted her two days post wedding and has declared he will not live with her. The decree denial documents the couple's separation status and the court action.
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Blanche Tutein
Winifred
Nial
CARGILL vs William N Decree Nisi Issued
The case notes Hither A. Cargill against William N. with William N currently serving time in state prison. A decree nisi has been issued in the matter.
Mystery Girl Missing After Worcester Stop
Miss Ford reappears at Worcester, then vanishes again after departing for Boston. Police and South station matron Mrs. Porter express disgust as the search for her missing brother and alleged aunt continues with no sightings since her Sunday noon disappearance.
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Miss Ford
South Station
Worcester
Boston
Mrs. Porter
Waldo House
More Soldiers for Waltham to Form New Company
Prominent young men in Waltham push for a second military company. Notices were sent to potential enlistees and a meeting is set for Thursday at Maynard Hall with Representative George H. Doty and Edward A. Walker speaking. The move does not oppose the existing Company F, Fifth Regiment.
Canada’s New Governor General Appointed
Earl Grey named to succeed the Earl of Minto as Governor-General of Canada. Lord Grey, Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, is Minto’s brother-in-law. He will assume office in the autumn.
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Northumberland
Earl of Minto
Canada
Lord Grey
Lord Minto
How She Escaped the Fate of a Consumption Patient
Mrs M Dodge of New Dorchester Massachusetts credits the Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston Street Boston with curing her consumptive illness after six months of doctors saying no hope. She improved in under three weeks through inhalation therapy and expects discharge soon.
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Boylston Street
Boston
California
Boylston St
M . Dodge
Elmo Street
New Dorchester
Mass
Ashmont
Milton
Subway
First Brigade Signals Fly 35 Miles at Camp Framingham
At South Framingham on June 13 the First Brigade M V M led by Brigadier-General Mathews endured a demanding tour day. The signal corps under Lieutenant Harrison operated two stations at Mt Wachusett and Nobscot, sending a 34 mile wigwag message for the first time. A new machine reproduces sender handwriting for receivers. The brigade prepares for the 127th anniversary of the national colors with a 2:30 pm ceremony and plans for flag day events tomorrow.
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South Framingham
M. Vv. M
Thomas R. Mathews
Darling
Signal Corps
Christopher Harrison
Harrison
J. 8. Leary
Mt. Wachusett
Nobscott
Murphy
Nobscot
Mathews
Sanborn
Lawrence N. Duchesney
George Norton
Mason Street
Boston
John Finn
Roxbury
Cole
Quartermaster Knapp
First Corps
Funeral of Colonel Richard Evans in Tremont Temple
The Salvation Army colonel’s funeral proceeds from Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple. The body lies in state 9 30 to 12 at Salvation Army central hall 890 Washington Street under guard. Funeral at Tremont Temple 1 PM conducted by Colonel Charles Miles. Burial Forest Hills Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Evans
Salvation Army
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
Central Hall
Washington Street
Charles Miles
New York City
Forest Hills Cemetery
John H. Lee Accepted for Mock Trial Judge Role
Judge John H. Lee has consented to serve as judge in a mock trial to be held in Warren Hall Brighton Thursday evening under Division 49 Ancient Order of Hibernians. The plaintiff will be represented by M. J. Coyle and Representative William H. Woods will appear for the defendant.
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John H. Lee
Warren Hall
Brighton
Division 49
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
M. J. Coyle
William H.woods
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Arthur Reid
Robert Smith
Marrie
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Ernest C
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WIX' & McGonn
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Sussex St
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William Hough
Hayward St
E. Braintree
F. B. Dyon
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Chicaco
John Ackerburg
Caroline Hammerstrom
Loston Law
Jailbird
Los Angeles Co
Summer St
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BORAX
Acific Coast Borax Co
Chicago
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Mystery Girl
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Earl Grey
First Brigade
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Heures
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Main
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