Unwritten Law Defense Questioned in Detroit Murder Trial
Prosecutor Vansile questions jurors about the unwritten law as a defense in the murder case of Dr. G K Boyajian of Lynn Massachusetts for killing his nephew Maratoom Gastanian. Judge Connolly rejects the defense, stating no right to kill for private wrongs even to avenge a wife’s honor.
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Detroit
Mich
Vansile
G. K. Boyajian
Lynn
Mass
Maratoom Gastanian
Swamp Root Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement urges prompt care for kidney and bladder trouble with Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer Co Boston Daily Post readers invited to request a free sample bottle and an information booklet. For sale at drug stores priced 50 cents to one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Harvard Man Weds Before Europe Trip At Harvard
Edmund Sears Kelley of Cambridge will receive his Harvard degree tomorrow morning and wed Miss Anne Bragdon Pingree of Cambridge at 4 o clock. The Rev James F Williamson will perform the ceremony at his parents home with ushers from Harvard. The couple plans a three month European tour by car after leaving New York on the Creteic.
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Edmund Sears Kelley
Cambridge
Harvard
Mary
New York
Europe
Anne Bragdon Pingree
Mellen A
Jennie
Davis
Pingree
Brattle Street
Mr. Kelley
Stillman F
Chloe C. (Sears) Kelley
Washington Avenue
James F. Williamson
Haverhill
Fingree
Marion Pingree
Edward Keeley
Jefferson Coe
Worcester
Howard Jones
Harvard Law School
H. A. Sears
Kelley
Monster 975-Pound Turtle Landed Off Newport
A 975 pound giant turtle was landed by the Shenandoah from Boston near Brentons Reef Lighthouse. Captain J. T. Ganny oversaw the catch with nine men and two hand trucks moving it to the Newport cold storage exhibition planned by John T. Nagle. The creature measured 6 feet 8 inches nose to tail and tangled lobster gear before capture.
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Newport
R. I
Shennandoah
Boston
J. T. Ganny
John T. Nagle
John T. Nagle Company
Home Made Cure for Eczema from Ladies' Magazine
A reader describes a home remedy for eczema and related conditions of the hands. Mix four ounces of luxor with four tablespoons of alcohol and a half-pint of water. Shake, apply to irritated skin and let dry, repeat until the skin heals. Luxor is available at drug stores and is said to have cured many prior cases.
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Ladies’ Magazine
Luxor
Wellesley’s Biggest Graduating Class Gets Diplomas Today
The 1939 Wellesley College graduation marks the largest class in the college’s history with a ceremony today. President Ruth Adams Bliss announces degrees for many women, highlighting rising alumnae achievements and future careers.
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Wellesley
Wellesley College
Railroad Fined $209 for Blocking Crossings in Cambridge
Fines totaling 209 dollars were imposed on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company by Judge Law ton in the Superior Court at East Cambridge yesterday for blocking crossings at Cambridge street East Cambridge on January 23 and February 13 1908.
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New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
Lawton
East Cambridge
Cambridge Street
Chinese consul suffers nervous breakdown at Winthrop home
Stephen W. Nickerson China’s consul at this port is described as suffering a serious nervous breakdown at his Winthrop residence. The condition is attributed to overwork in connection with his duties as consul.
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Stephen W. Nickerson
Winthrop
Pirates loot recovered in Portland harbor theft case
Pirates seized over 2500 pounds of rope tackle and other plunder from four coal barges and yachts in Portland harbor. The haul was recovered from a junk firm storehouse as Theodore Wogan and John Jensen were brought to court on theft charges.
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Portland
Theodore Wogan
John Jensen
Warships Arrive at Charlestown Navy Yard
Twenty warships of various types will reach the Charlestown navy yard in a few days. Most will anchor alongside, while three battleships the Vermont Kansas and Louisiana will anchor out in the stream.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Vermont
Kansas
Louisiana
Curtis Says No to Hart in Mayor Race
Ex Mayor Edwin A. Curtis declares no circumstances would force him to run for Mayor. He believes Plan 1 will be adopted. Ex Mayor Hart urged Curtis to enter the mayoral contest.
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Edwin A. Curtis
Hart
Mr. Curtis
Seven Year Old Girl Named Youngest Life Saver
Seven year old Mildred Sullivan of 17 Hayward Street is credited with rescuing her three year old brother John from Mechanic's Pond. Her brave leap into the water saved him, marking a remarkable act of courage for a child.
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Attleboro
Mildred Sullivan
Hayward Street
Mechanic's Pond
John
Liquor Tieup Stirs Gloucester Druggists
In Gloucester on June 28 a bitter clash arose between druggists and city government over liquor licenses. Mayor Parsons defends a deadlock established after the city voted against any license last fall and declares no liquor will be sold, with no express or druggist licenses granted.
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Gloucester
Parsons
Keating Joins Police Force Then Marries Bride
Newton reports Michael Keating of Crafts street joined the police force two weeks ago and yesterday married Miss Mary Mulvilhill of Adams street at the parochial residence of the Church of Our Lady. The wedding was officiated by Rev. Father James F. Kelly.
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Newton
Michael Keating
Crafts Street
Keating
Church of Our Lady
Mary Mulvilhill
Adams Street
James F. Kelly
Carey
Roxbury
James J
Mary F. Carey
Doyle
Washington Street
Mission Church
Tremont Street
Cummins
James
Maria Cummins
Kelley
Fisher Avenue
Foss
George W. Foss
Lowell
Mass
Boston
Edson Cemetery
Frank P
Holden
Charlestown
Mary
Charles Holden
Derry
William
Harrington
Prescott Street
St. Mary's Caves
Warren Street
East Boston
Patrick T. Judge
Jane McCarthy
London Street
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
St. Jon
N. B
Murray
Brighton
John J
Annie T. Murray
Neark
School Street
St. Anthony's Church
A. m
Sweeney
Robert J
Mary T. Sweeney
Shamnew
St. Columbkillp
Archbishop O Connell Returns Home to Warm Reception
Archbishop O Connell arrives aboard the liner Romanic to a crowded Charlestown dock. The crowd, led by Rt. Rev. Joseph G. Anderson and clergy, cheers as he waves from the forward deck. He recalls Rome voyages and notes anniversaries including the American College in Rome and his priestly ordination.
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Italy
Rome
Holy Father
American College At
Church of St. John Lateran
Portland
Archbishop O'Connell
White Star
Charlestown
Archdiocese Welcomes Archbishop Home from Rome
Archbp O Connell arrives aboard the Romante greeted by Rev Coppinger Moriarty and lay leaders. He speaks of a splendid voyage and greets bishops priests and delegates on board before heading to the archiepiscopal residence. A homecoming and silver jubilee reception are planned for Mechanics building and Cathedral with broad public attendance urged.
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Holy Father
Rome
Messina
Italy
Taft
Hibbard
Archbishop O'Connell
Mgr
E. J. Moriarty
St. Peter's Church
Cambridge
J. F. Coppinger
St. Joseph’s Church
West End
William A. Dunn
Knights of St. Gregory
Pius X
Post
O’connell
Fathers Coppinger
Moriarty
Granby Street
New England States
Mechanics Building
Mechanics’ Building
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Harrison
Washington St
Masten & Wells
Mary Zabriskie
Montclair, N. J
College Chapel
Dolliver
G. A. Gordon
New Old South Church
China
Navy Yard
Curtis
Gloucester Drugists
Joseph G. Anderson
Joseph H. O'Neil
Popa
George J. Patterson
M. J. Splaine
Denis O'Callaghan
P. R
St. Augustine's
South Boston
William P. McQuaide
St. James
Thomas Magenis
Jamaica Plain
Arthur J. Teeling
Denis J. O'Farrell
St. Francis de Sales
John O'Brien
Sacred Heart Church
P. J. Supple
St. John’s
Philip J. O'Donnell
St. Philip's
J. D. Colbert
Wakefield
Nicholas J. Murphy
Belmont
James O'Doherty
James H. Chittick
Hyde Park
W. H. Fitzpatrick
Milton
L. W. Slattery
St. Patrick’s
Cambridgeport
George A. Lyons
John McMahon
Francis J. Butler
St. Tuco's
Dorchester
Robert J. Johnson
Gate of Heaven Church
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
D. J. Whalley
St. Joseph’s
James O'Reilly
Lawrence
James Hayes
Patrick M. Keating
Pierre de la Rose
Henry V. Cunningham
Daniel L. Prendergast
Charles A. de Courcey
Superior Court
Michael J. Murray
E. J. McSweeney
P. B. Magrane
John F. Croston
John W. Cunningham
Bishop Anderson
Joseph Coppinger
St. Joseph's
Archbishop
Anderson
Francis A. Campbell
Cape Cod
Cape
Buzzards Bay
Martha's Vineyard
Nantucket
Isandard
City Ticket Office
C. A. Call
Thelma
Wilson Bros
Court St
Jos
Grady
Tremont St
Pea
Bughear
Riker-Juyues
Harfina
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
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