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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1909

Page

5

Parker Makes Plea for King for New Trial

Herbert Parker chief counsel for Cardenio F. King presented the last move for a new trial before Judge Schofield in the Superior Court. The government argued on a bill of exceptions as Parker and ADA Dwyer debated its fate for possible Supreme Court review. If allowed, King would appeal to the high court and a new trial could be held within a month.

Cardenio F. King Schofield Superior Court Herbert Parker Parker Dwyer Supreme Court King

Motorman Burned When Car Controller Flare Strikes

While a Boston and Northern Street Railway car traveled Broadway Arlington at 8 45 P M a sudden flare from the controller box severely burned motorman T J Murphy about head and face. He kept his post and stopped the car as 12 passengers rushed to summon aid for the injured man.

Lowell Boston & Northern Street Railway Company Broadway Arlington T. J. Murphy

Scions and Lawyers Attend Murder Trial Sketch Benefit

Nearly 1000 lawmakers and lawyers attended Keith's Theatre to see Circumstantial Evidence by Harrison Armstrong. The performance, staged to aid legislation on jury verdicts, drew General Bartlet, Harvey Pratt, Colonel Hesseltine, Judge Dewey and about 19 Boston University Law School students. The play depicted a murder trial jury room and drew repeated applause for its stance on circumstantial evidence.

Keith's Theatre Keith Harrison Armstrong Beacon Hill House Senate Charles W. Bartlett Harvey Pratt Hesseltine Dewey Boston University Law School

Adversity Drives Two to Death by Own Action

New York March 2. Both despondent over persistent adversity Herman Altshul former secretary of the Russian Red Cross Society and Frederick Voss once a man of means in the clothing trade committed death by own action today. Altshul shot himself through the head Voss hanged himself.

New York Herman Altshul Russian Red Cross Society Frederick Voss

Two Suicides Reveal Struggles Behind Quiet Farewells

Altshul planned his end amid bundles of books on Russian politics and a melancholic loss after a young woman he cared for died by suicide. Voss, supported by wealthy relatives, killed himself when pride kept him from accepting help, revealing hidden financial distress after his body was found hanging in squalid surroundings.

Altshul Voss Robert Reis Company

Richard A Malone Dies at 74 in Lancaster

Richard A Malone, longtime contractor linked with major Boston projects, died aged 74 in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He helped build the Dorchester Bay tunnel and Moon Island tunnel, led the Tremont Street subway and Payson Park reservoir work, and contributed to the Albany Street sewer project. Survived by Mrs. Edward McLaughlin and Mrs. Thomas F Galvin, with children Clarence Malone of Virginia and John F E Malone of Lancaster and Richard J Malone Jr.

Richard A. Malone Lancaster Penn Dick” Malone Boston Malone Tremont Street Payson Park Cambridge Albany Street Ireland Reading Market Street Susquehanna Philadelphia Edward McLaughlin Thomas F. Galvin Clarence Malone Virginia John FE. Malone Cleveland Richard J. Malone, Jr

Park Street Church Centenary Service Noted For Its Reverent History

Last night's centennial evening at Park Street Church highlighted its role in Congregational interests and city progress. A century‑old cello recital marked a key moment from the churchs dedication. Speakers included Rev W K Strong and Rev J Lansing as Ford Hall hosts a centennial dinner.

Park Street W. KE. Strong Park Street Church American Board George H. Gutterson American Missionary Society Edward 8. Tead Congregationalducation Society Park

Florida steamer to be resold after failed purchase

The Florida of the Lloyd Italian line, owner of the rammed vessel that damaged the Re public off Nantucket and caused its sinking, will be resold. L. M. Mosse had bid $220,500 at last week’s auction but declined title, and Judge Holt ordered a March 9 resale. A $16,000 deposit from Mosse at the prior sale is forfeited to the government.

New York Florida Lloyd Italian Line White Star Republic Nantucket Ll. M. Mosse

Drops Murder Inquiry After 10 Years In Ipswich Case

Ten years after the death of his wife under suspicious circumstances an Essex county grand jury indicted the Rev William J Thompson and Edith A Murray for causing her death. The charge was not pressed by the district attorney along with fifty other criminal cases. Thompson, a Baptist pastor, and Murray left Ipswich for British Columbia after marrying two days after the first wife’s death. The nurse was involved in the case and both deaths were exhumed.

Salem Essex County Tew William J. Thompson Ipswich Edith A. Thompson Edith W. A. Murray Thompson Peters Mr. Thompson Murray

How She Got Rid of Her Fat

An advertisement touts Rengo as a safe fat reducer promising weight loss of a pound daily. It promotes convenient use like fruit or candy and lists availability through Detroit and Boston druggists with trial mail offers and vendor addresses.

Rengo Rengo Co Detroit Mick Boston Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores Houghton & Dutton Co Henry Siegel Co Washington and Essex Streets Woodward Drug Co Tremont Street W. BR. Grant Co Washington Street Mass. Avenue Cambridge Pleasant

Murder Trial of Carmack Slaying Heads to Long Cross Examination

In Nashville Judge Bradford endures a long cross examination in the Carmack murder case. Defense witnesses describe the shooting scene while Judge Bradford recalls his own brief role and memoranda. Adjutant-General Tully Brown and other officials testified as the defense prepares to rest briefly.

Nashville, Tenn Bradford Senator Carmack D. B. Cooper R. J. Cooper J. D. Sharp W. J. Ewing Ife Ewing Carack Glasgow Duncan Eve Tully Brown Judge Bradford McCain

Not Men Who Made Attack Investigated in East Boston

In an effort to clarify the mysterious attack on Rev. Francis Liberti in East Boston Monday evening, Special Officer O'Neil of Station 7 and Cavagnaro of Station 1 took into custody persons connected with the case and began inquiries.

Francis Liberti Boston O'Neil Station 7 Cavagnaro Station 1 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Chapel

Priests Identifies Suspects in Parochial Residence

Three suspects were brought before Father Liberti at the parochial residence for identification yesterday. The trio was released after the priest declared they were not the three men who assaulted him.

Liberti

America leads world in progress says German writer

A. W. von Heymel, German author visiting Harvard, praised American strides in material prosperity and institutions while noting Europe watches America’s inventions and methods. He called the U S a leader in industry and technology yet behind Europe in esthetic culture, predicting a new era ahead.

America Mimerson Hall Harvard A. W. von Heymel von Heymel Europe United States

Fire in Weld Hall Causes Major Dorm Damage

A fire in Weld Hall at Harvard broke out early yesterday morning in Walter G. Hodgdon’s fourth floor room. It spread through the room above to the roof of the five story dorm, causing about $1000 in damage. Hodgdon and other residents escaped unharmed as about 400 students gathered outside.

Weld Hall Harvard University College Yard Walter G. Hodgdon Dedham Hodgdon

Coyotes Thrive As Snow Drives Pheasants, Birds East

In Tacoma Washington on March 2 wild coyotes on southern and southwestern prairie areas feed on abundant game like pheasants and other birds due to widespread snow, exploiting the easier prey offered by their starving condition.

Tacoma Wash

ELOPERS BROUGHT TO HUB

Mrs Mathilde Lenom and Daniel Maquarre, famed Boston elopers, were brought to police headquarters after a long San Francisco to Boston trip. Inspectors Armstrong and Angell held them. Clement Lenom, husband and violinist, failed to meet them at the train or appear at Charles Street jail. Mrs Lenom cried when told he would not come.

Mathilde Lenom Daniel Maquarre Boston San Francisco Armstrong Angell Clement Lenom Symphony Maquarie Charles Street

Boston Musicians Lenom Maquarre Face Arraignment Flight Feud

Mrs Lenom and Maquarre a Belgian and a Frenchman once top Boston orchestra players are due in court this morning over a flight that ended with their arrest in Roxbury and San Francisco. Maquarre blames Mrs Lenom for the escape while she shed tears only when her husband was not expected to appear.

Lenom

Brother Tafts Driver Found After Months Missing

Winthrop Packard of the Commonwealth Shoe Company identified Taft’s chauffeur Frank Packard in a Boston Post photo. Frank, who had been missing for several months, previously lived in the area. Packard plans to contact his brother and expects a reply soon.

Whitman Boston Post Winthrop Packard Commonwealth Shoe Company Taft Frank Packard Post Packard

Will of Dr W T Bull filed for probate in New York

The will of surgeon Dr William Tr Bull was filed for probate. Real property valued at 400 900 dollars and personal property over 50 000 dollars. A nephew named William T Bull receives 10 000 dollars. Mrs Bull to receive income of the estate for life.

New York William Tr. Bull William T. Bull

Obadiah Rich Dead at 72 on Chelsea Waterfront

Obadiah Rich 72 long employed by MR. T. Russell at 63 Long Wharf collapsed yesterday afternoon at work and died before aid could arrive. He lived at 59 Bellingham Street Chelsea and was a well known figure along the water front with many friends.

Obadiah Rich

Lenten House Party Delights Dorchester Guests

Mr and Mrs Byron M Steele hosted a Dorchester Lenten house party at 156 Talbot Avenue with Frank Co Cummings assisting. The evening featured vocal and instrumental performances by Miss Elizabeth Pfaff and others followed by refreshments and whist.

Byron M. Steele Talbot Avenue Dorchester Casey Frank Co. Cummings Elizabeth Pfaff Ambrose Robert Carr Adams Finland Jennie Merchant Charles Weathers Jacqueminot Johnson Frank ©. Cummings Eugene Campbell

Reduced Fares To West Northwest And Southwest

Travel promotion advertises lower prices to western and southern routes. Details and contact point listed as 866 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts. B Colony C P and T Ready.

Washington Street Boston B. Colony

Proves Girl Blameless in Worcester Case

Miss Mary J. Lavoie held on a nominal charge awaiting autopsy results on Joseph Plummer 66 found dead in her apartment at 117 Summer Street. Medical Examiner Dr Frederick H. Baker ruled death from natural causes chronic heart trouble and Brights disease. Plummers two sons in law discovered him yesterday. Court expected to decide Thursday.

Worcester Mary J. Lavoie Joseph Plummer Frederick H. Baker Plummer Summmer Street Baker Bright

Will Repay Stone Ransom By Government Action

Washington March 2 The friends who contributed sixty six thousand dollars toward the ransom of Miss Ellen Stone the American missionary captured in Turkey will likely be repaid by the government An amendment with an appropriation for repayment was added to the deficiency bill passed by the Senate The bill totals about nineteen and a half million dollars and goes to the House for approval.

Washington Friends Ellen Stone Turkey Senator Lodge Massachusetts Senate House

Plan to raise half a million for Congregational societies

Representatives of Congregational churches in New York and nearby cities gathered at the Broadway Tabernacle to launch a national campaign. They seek 500000 to pay debts of seven missionary societies and restore financial soundness. If successful, they aim for 2000000 annually. Similar meetings will be held at 20 centers nationwide. The plan allocates shares to each church for member contributions.

New York Broadway Tabernacle United States

Rev Daniel March Dies at 95 Pastor Emeritus in Woburn

The Rev Daniel March a renowned theologian and pastor emeritus of the First Congregational Church of Woburn died at the home of Deacon Vrani B Richardson after several weeks illness. He was 95 years old.

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