Vermont woman files petition over farm claim
iS Ath iS Ath band Just Around AGEBORO, Vt., June 22. A petition filed in the county clerk’s office by M. Luella Cannon of AWardsboro against William E. Cannon charges indolence and intent to obtain the farm by her death. They married in Boston Jan 26, 1908 and have lived in Wordsboro and Dover. he has not lived with her since March 20 and offers little support. She seeks to resume her maiden name and have the farm interests decreed to her.
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Ageboro
M. Luella Cannon
Awardsboro
William E. Cannon
Dover
Back Bay Highwaymen Rob Precious 22 Dollars
William A. Krauth a Boston Opera House musician living at 10 Jewett street Roslindale was robbed at Commonwealth avenue and Kenmore street Back Bay. The trio of armed robbers took his gold watch and $22 and warned him not to call police. He fled home in fear.
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Boston Opera House
Jewett Street
Roslindale
Commonwealth Avenue
Kenmore Street
Back Bay
Krauth
Parker Will Sustained by Jury Verdict
The jury upheld Benjamin W. Parker's will awarding the bulk of his fortune, over 500000, to his brother Clark Parker. Dr. Frederick P. Gay had challenged the will in Superior Court on grounds of undue influence and mental unsoundness but received only 500.
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Benjamin W. Parker
Clark Parker
Mellen Says Bankers' Quarrel Led To Departure
Charles S. Mellen claims he was ousted as New Haven president amid a bankers quarrel over issuing telephone securities involving J. P. Morgan Sr. and Kidder, Peabody & Co. He alleges younger Morgan sided against his father and plotted to overthrow him.
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New Haven
J. P. Morgan, Sr
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
Mr. Mellen
Everybody’s Magazine
J. P. Morgan, Jr
House of Morgan
Mr. Mellam
Robert Wins
Ilroad
Morgan
Mellen
Judge King Delivers Lengthy Charge in Will Trial
Judge King began his charge at 10 15 a m and spoke for about two hours. He then invited counsel to offer further instructions as the jury retired at 12 53 p m. He surprised jurors by urging a good county paid dinner and asked them to report any mistreatment to the sheriff. The will case involves Michael J Dwyer for the New England Trust Company and Clark Parker represented by John L Bates with Fletcher Ranney for Dr Gay. Verdict came in at 3 55 p m with the foreman reporting the jury sustained the will and the judge offered no further comment.
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King
Michael J. Dwyer
New England Trust Company
John L. Bates
Clark Parker
Fletcher Ranney
Dr. Gay
Wilson Sends Birthday Greetings to King George
June 22 President Wilson sent a congratulatory telegram to King George marking the official birthday celebration. He expressed hearty felicitations and best wishes for the monarchs happiness and well being and conveyed goodwill from the American government and people to Great Britain.
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Washington
Wilson
George
Trinity College Reunites 1857 Lemon Squeezer
Hartford June 22 Trinity College seniors held class day exercises and welcomed the 1857 lemon squeezer back after years of absence. The 1914 class had located the device and handed it to the 1915 class as per tradition.
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Hartford
Conn
Trinity College
Smuggling Case Sees Guilty Plea in Immigration Trial
In Watertown New York on June 22 Lee Sam also known as Lee Woo pleaded guilty after a week long federal trial for smuggling Chinese into the United States from Canada. He faces sentencing later this week and is alleged to have run an agency in New York.
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Canada
Watertown
N. Y
Lee Sam
Lee Woo
Sam
New York
Morgan and Winsor collide over New Haven finance
The dispute centers on Kidder, Peabody & Co. issuing New England Telephone bonds without Morgan’s firm. Morgan declares the firm banned from New Haven financing. Mellen recalls Morgans dominance, Winsor’s power, and a widening rift as Morgan challenges rivals and presses for influence. He recounts personal clashes, votes, and negotiations surrounding northern Pacific and railroad interests.
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Mellen
Kidder, Peabody & Co
New England
Morgan
New Haven
Winsor
Machiavelli
State Street
America
Harris Not Guilty Plea in Brother Homicide
James Harris of North Reading pleaded not guilty at Woburn Police Court to a complaint that he assaulted and killed his brother Charles S. Harris after a quarrel at the Harris farmhouse. District Attorney Corcoran said the grand jury was in session and he would present evidence.
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James Harris
North Reading
Charles S. Harris
Harris
Woburn
Corcoran
Harris Case Delayed Until June 29 In East Cambridge Jail
Judge E F Johnson ordered the case continued without bail until June 29. Harris remained at East Cambridge Jail with no evidence heard yet as Corcoran prepares to present grand jury evidence. Harris says he acted in self defense after an axe attack by his brother. funeral for Charles Harris set for 2 PM at North Reading Baptist Cemetery led by Rev Clarence Clark.
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E. F. Johnson
Harris
East Cambridge
Corcoran
Reading
Charles Harris
Baptist
North Reading
Clarence Clark
Kent County Court Sees Crime-Free Term
Kent County Rhode Island reports a crime-free term as the June session opens. The grand jury finds no cases for consideration during the Superior Court session.
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East Greenwich
R. I
Kent County
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