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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1910

Page

4

Kelcher Fare Case Investigator Arrests Wood In Big Bill Scandal

The Kelcher trial concludes with a four hour deliberation and a guilty verdict. Wood, a Somerville grocer, is arrested on $2000 bail after a complex check scheme tied to a Kansas City matter. Kelcher seeks bail, with the government aiming for a severe sentence and possible U S Circuit Court appeal.

Grocer Wood Big Bill

Judge Hale Rules Convicted Kelcher Remains in Custody

Judge Hale states society has right to know a convict will face punishment and sets bail at 50,000 for Kelcher after the jury finds him guilty of aiding and abetting Coleman in misapplying bank funds. The verdict followed a lengthy trial with about 120 witnesses and extensive testimony on credibility and accomplice corroboration.

Hale Coleman Earl Heart Kelcher Keliher Walsh Dad New York Buffalo Bill Young Lockhart van Blarcom Miss Hightower Bank Foreman French George W. Coleman Coakley Garland Pratt General Darling Eliher

Verdict Joy From U S District Judge In Notable Case

United States District Judge Asa P. French praised the verdict calling it the hardest fight of his life. He credited assistant Mr. Garland and Special Investigator Schmidt for helping bring dangerous men to justice as the government seeks other gang members. The district attorney, honored by judges and bar, had worked four months night and day despite Coleman’s efforts to shield Kelcher and others.

Keliher Coleman William L. Putnam Kelcher Tatter Supreme Court of the United States Greenfield John Strosneider Fare Gang United States Asa P. French Garland Schmidt

Innerlin Lined Mantles Promise More Light and Durability

The Block Innerlin Lined Mantles resist shrinking and keep shape for stronger, longer life. They fit standard burners and promise 50 percent more light for over 3,000 hours, with test outlasting six ordinary mantles. Price justification claims 75 percent mantle expense savings. Addresses listed for ordering across Massachusetts and nearby areas.

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