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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1908

Page

3

Say Harlow May Resign

Worcester March 3 Webster Thayer who has been retained as counsel in the petition for the removal of George H Harlow register of probate tonight feared he would have the matter in shape in one day or two so that the petition will be presented to the Supreme Court next week It is said that the announcement that legal action was to be taken in the probate court scandal brought more worry to those standing back of Mr Harlow and when it became known that Webster Thayer was to handle the case conferences of those interested were in order and it has been a case of conferring since that time It is openly talked about the court house that Mr Harlows resignation will be in before the petition can be prepared Two men are openly in the field as his successor These are W S B Hopkins and Henry L Parker Jr

Worcester Harlow Webster Thayer Court House Hiarlow W. S. B. Hopkins Henry L. Parker, Jr

Federal court denies Walker extradition release

Judge Cardena in Ensenada California refuses William F. Walker’s bid for release from custody. Walker faced extradition to New Britain Connecticut on embezzlement charges after arguing that extradition papers did not arrive within the 49 day limit set by the treaty.

San Diego Cal Cardena Federal Ensenada California William F. Walker New Britain Conn Walker Maconada

Distinctive Overcoat From Local Tailors

A local tailoring house markets a light weight Oxford Cheviot overcoat for 23.50 claiming superior fit and workmanship. They compare it to high price district coats costing 38 to 410 and invite customers to view today or this evening.

Bail Granted for Doctor in New Hampshire Murder Case

Dr. Leon G. Verrill, held without bail on a second degree murder charge over an alleged illegal operation causing Mrs. Arty Miller's death, was released on 5000 bail posted by a group of Rochester citizens. He proclaimed his innocence and declined further comment.

Rochester N. H Leon G. Verrill Arty Miller Newcastle Verrill

Bay State Gas Receiver to Turn Over 1.16 Million to Stockholders

A Bay State Gas Company financial statement shows cash on hand at appointment of 29 dollars and 2.198 million collected from investors including Lawson and Rockefeller. After paying lawyers and liabilities, 1.155 million remains to be handed to stockholders as receivership ends. Thomas W. Lawson, company president, is in New York arranging new business plans and will speak publicly upon return.

Bay State Gas Company Pepper Thomas W. Lawson Bay State Ruchard Messrs. Rogers and Rockefeller Lawson, Weidenfeld & Co J. Edward Addicks New York

New M C O F Court St John of the Cross 224 Formed

Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters inaugurates New Court St John of the Cross 224 in West Medford Mystic Hall with a large turnout. Officers installed include C R Badward F Donnellan Jr V C R Fred Jeles and recording secretary Margaret Donnellan. trustees are Nelson Grant Thomas Greelish Timothy Leahy.

St. John of John H. Harrigan Cornelius M. Duggan S. James Dignan P. C. R. Charles EK. Herlihy C. R. Baward F. Donnellan, Jr V. C

Free Religious Association Lectures in March at Joy Street

A course of three Sunday lectures under the Free Religious Association will be held in March at 4 PM in the Twentieth Century Club rooms 2 Joy street. March 8 features William M Salter on Man's Need of Religion. March 15 presents Rabbi Charles Fleischer on Reformed Judaism and Reformed Christianity. March 22 offers Colonel T W Higginson and Mrs Julia Ward Howe on Religious Progress in the last Two Generations.

The Free Religious Association Twentieth Century Club Joy Street William M. Salter Chicago Society For Ethical Culture Charles Fleischer T. W. Higginson Julia Ward Howe

Dorothea Dix Dramatic Club to Stage Farces March 22

Dorothea Dix Hall Senior Dramatic Club presents the farces Left in Charge and The Two Puddifoots at Potter Hall on March 22 with high class vaudeville to follow. Also notes Brown's Bronchial Traches as a simple non opiate remedy for coughs and sore throats.

Potter Hall Dorothea Dix Hall

Fire traps 25 girls on upper floors of Columbia Street factory

A fire at the C. H. Moulton Company and J. J. Gordon Company buildings on 19 Columbia Street trapped 25 women on the fourth and fifth floors. Firemen rescued them via ice coated stairs and front ladders as smoke filled hallways. Blaze confined to the second floor with origin undetermined.

Columbia Street C. H. Moulton Company J. J. Gordon Company C. H. Moulton Cotton Goods Norfolk Rubber Company

Worcester Lawyer Weds Youthful Heiress Surprise Pattern

Worcester March 3 The wedding yesterday of Attorney Arthur M Taft a prominent politician and former State Senator to Miss Olive M Hewitt drew astonishment from Worcester political and legal circles Miss Hewitt daughter of Elmer Hewitt a wealthy horseman Their romance began in high school and dancing school despite her father initial opposition Taft has built a Beeching Street mansion and plans to occupy it in the spring

Worcester Arthur M. Taft Olive M. Hewitt Taft Hewitt Mr. Taft Dolly Miss Hewitt Beeching Street

Austrian Count Buys Entire Town in Russia

In Volhynia the town of Dubno with about 18 000 residents was sold by Contess Shuvelevo to Count Offendorf of Austria for 2 000 000 dollars. The transfer includes the site of the Russian fortress at Dubno, a town long held by a single owner since feudal days in Russian Poland.

ST. Petersburg Volhynia Dubno Contess Shuvalevo Offendorf Russian Poland

Grand Jury Returns Secret Indictment In Routine Case

The grand jury returned one secret indictment yesterday amid about 20 cases heard. The action suggests linkage to a routine matter handled by the panel.

Holy Cross Sophomore Banquet Held at State Mutual

The Worcester report notes Holy Cross College sophomores held a banquet at the State Mutual restaurant on March 3.

Worcester Holy Cross College State Mutual

Third Attempt Brings Death in Worcester

Mrs Mae Maynard aged 42 died at Worcester City Hospital after taking morphine during a personal crisis. Police say she planned the act after a marital separation from her Chicago husband. She had previously attempted suicide twice and took the morphine at a cousin's home after farewell visits. In Fitchburg, Herbert N Lovell a water department timekeeper and son of Superintendent Thomas Lovell died of heart disease.

Worcester Mae Maynard Worcester City Hospital Fitchburg Herbert N. Lovell Water Department Thomas Lovell

Mill Strike At Hochelaga And St Anne Cotton Mills

Twelve hundred workers at Hochelaga and St Anne cotton mills, part of Dominion Textile Association, walked out seeking the discharge of an assistant foreman and a change in working hours. Sympathy strikes were considered for nearby St Henri, Montmorency Falls, and Magog.

Montreal Hochelaga St. Anne's Dominion Textile Association St. Henri Montmorency Falls Quebec Magog

Bank Robbery Claims $295000 Across Mexican Bank

A telegram from Chihuahua reports the Banco de Minero, owned by Ambassador Creel, robbed of 295000 Mexican dollars. No arrests yet. Authorities on the border tightened watch as notes in 1000 100 50 and 20 denominations were taken.

HS Paso Tex Chihuahua Mex Banco de Minero Creel

Woman Indicted for Dynamiting Judge Ogden Residence

Mrs Esa bella J. Martin indicted by grand jury in Oakland for dynamiting the home of Superior Judge Frank S. Ogden in March 1907. Bail set at 50 000 dollars. She remains confined in Trinity county jail on arson charges.

Oakland Cal Esabella J. Martin Frank S. Ogden Trinity County

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