Witness Testimony Shapes Murder Trial in New Bedford
Albert C. Grant testified that Thomas A. Doyle would testify against William C. Howard because Howard had caused trouble for him. Defence also heard Dr. John J. H. McAllister say Howard showed no rowing blisters on Oct. 7. Cross-examination revealed Grace Sturtevant and Lena Watson backing Howard. Sturtevant absent from court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Albert C. Grant
Thomas A. Doyle
William C. Howard
Howard
Grant
Ida
John J. H. McAllister
Padanaram
Grace Sturtevant
Lena Watson
Court House
Trial testimony alleges Doyle rowed boat for Howard
Soldier Grant testifies on day two he and Doyle discussed rowing the boat. Doyle says he lied to hurt Howard due to past trouble with him. Defense probes Mrs Watson, Lena and character witnesses Minnie Brie Eva Voisine. Doyle asserts he left hospital before 6 15 pm and rowed to Padanaram shore by 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Doyle
Howard
Thomas Doyle
Padanaram
John J. Sullivan
Ford Rodman
Thomas A. Doyle
Fort Rodman
Doyie
Man Dies In Dynamite Suicide At Cleveland
David Coffman aged 60 purchased dynamite, lit a fuse, and laid on it in Cleveland. The blast tore his head from the body at the waist amid family trouble, authorities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Tenn
David Coffman
Coffman
Dreadful disease cured by Cuticura
A six year old girl cured of a severe hive outbreak after two months of itching and sores. After ineffective medicines and a physician, daily Cuticura Soap baths and Cuticura Ointment cleared the rash quickly. Laura Fridhoff Warren Michigan, June 30 and July 13, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Fridhoff
Warren, Mich
Boy Cured of Severe Rash by Cuticura Remedies
A Long Island mother reports her son’s back rash from shoulder to shoulder raw and bleeding was cured by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She praises the products and notes sharing with friends. The advertisement lists prices and a mail order offer for a skin diseases book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Maxwell
6Th St
Woodside
Long Island
N. Y
Drig & Chem
O'Meara Discovers Two Streets Where Police Cannot Enforce Law
Boston committee on metropolitan affairs discusses that South Market street and Merchants' row have never been legally accepted city streets. Commissioner O'Meara warns police would lack enforcement if a 1908 market law penalty is enacted, urging legislative acceptance of the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’meara
South Market Street
Merchants’ Row
Boston
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
State House
O'Meara
Albert Keefe
Cambridge
John
Dorchester Cashier Freed After Larceny Charges Dropped
Robert G. Jobling of 253 Bowdoin Street Dorchester, cashier at Mason and Hamlin Piano Company Cambridge, is released after District Attorney Hill asks for mercy on 42 counts of larceny. Judge Schofield hesitates before Jobling is forgiven citing restitution and good family standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Schofield
Superior Court
Robert G. Jobling
Bowdoin Street
Dorchester
Mason & Hamlin Piano Company
Broadway
Cambridge
Kealing resigns over removal of News libel suspects
Indianapolis March 5 United States Attorney Joseph B Kealing resigned rather than assist in removing Delavan Smith and Charles R Williams owners of the Indianapolis News to the District of Columbia for criminal libel trial He defends his stance against federal removal arguing the move would undermine state court jurisdiction and the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Joseph B. Kealing
Delavan Smith
Charles R. Williams
Indianapolis News
Divorce Case Spurs Fire Escape Exit Amid Revelations
In Municipal Court Mrs. Buffington and Jerome LeBlanc faced a statutory charge tied to a two year old divorce case involving Ernest Buffington the former Winthrop police chief. Both were held for the grand jury with bonds of 200 and 800 respectively and testified about residing at a Bulfinch Street lodging house and a fire escape departure. LeBlanc denied impropriety claiming platonic friendship and noted his estrangement from his wife for three years while Mrs Buffington blamed her ex husband for her troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Buffington
Winthrop
Lucy KE. Buffington
Buffington
Jerome LeBlanc
Boston
Parmenter
LeBlanc
Winthrop Police
Carnegie fund asked to lift sectarian ban on colleges
Andrew Carnegie's pension fund for college professors is urged to expand its provisions to include about 75 institutions now barred as sectarian. Thirteen college presidents, from among 74 institutions, presented a memorial to Dr. Henry S. Pritchett of the Carnegie Foundation requesting the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Henry S. Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation
Aid Freely Given to Erin's Bog Sufferers
Dr. P. J. Timmins of South Boston, treasurer of the Kilmore and Ballygar relief committee, reports many contributions for bog slide victims. Mark H. Crehan learned of the crisis from Rev. Dr. Kielty of Ballygar and relief efforts were launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
P. J. Timmins
South Boston
Kilmore
Ballygar
Ireland
Mark H. Crehan
Kielty
Remedy Promises Constipation Relief with Genie Syrup
An advertisement touts a constipations remedy described as a natural aid to restore normal habits through proper nourishment and gentle assistance. It promotes "the genie" syrup from ALIFORNIA CO, sold by leading druggists for 59 per bottle with one size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sermay
Alifornia CO
Tariff Framing Aims for Revenue Measures In Congress
Republican members of the House Ways and Means committee finalize tariff framework and turn to revenue provisions. Proposals include an inheritance tax urged by Taft and Roosevelt, an income tax, and expanded internal revenue levies. Night sessions may begin with daily meetings as March 15 introduction nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fhlouse Ways and Means
Taft
Roosevelt
Burton Holmes Lecture "Java" At Tremont Temple
Burton Holmes presented a Tremont Temple lecture titled Java covering travel from Japan through the China Sea to Batavia Java and other cities. The talk highlighted Dutch influence on buildings transportation and commerce with graphic scenes and motion pictures. The program repeats this afternoon and next Tuesday’s program will cover Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Burton Holmes
Tremont Temple
Japan
Holmes
China Sea
Batavia
Paris
Officers Elected by Beta Theta Pi Men
New England Association of Beta Theta Pi held its 28th annual dinner at Copley Square hotel with delegates from Worcester Polytechnic and MIT. Officers elected include Clarence L. Newton of Wesleyan president and Howard T. Crawford of Boston University secretary, with Philip Caswell of Brown treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fight New England
New England Association of Beta Theta Pi
Copley Square
Worcester Polytechnic
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S. Webster
Stanley EF. Gunnison
Albert N. Slayton
C. T. C. Whitcomb
Lision
Harrison Hume
Francis H. Sisson
Clarence L. Newton
Wesleyan
Howard T. Crawford
Boston University
Philip Caswell
Brown
Two Women Hurt In Entry At Roxbury House
Fractured left wrist and broken nose for Mrs. Katherine Linehan age 55 of 1821 Washington Street Roxbury and a slash to the cheek leave her in hospital. Her husband Thomas Linehan and an unidentified woman were detained at Station 10 after police found two unconscious women at the doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Linehan
Washington Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Thomas Linehan
Linehan
Broadway Stars Aid Widow of Lester Wallack Benefit
A benefit performance at Wallack's in New York raised 3000 dollars for Mrs. Wallack widow of Lester Wallack. The Theatre Managers' Association organized the tribute to the 83 year old actress, whose late husband left little for her due to past bad investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lester Wallack
Theatre Managers’ Association
Wallack's
Scientist Dr. Martin M. Boye Dies in Coopersburg
Dr. Martin M. Boye, once a noted scientist, died today in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of advanced years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin M. Boye
Coopersburg
Penn
Perjury Arrest in Carmack Murder Trial
Nashville March 5. A defense witness was arrested for perjury after the day’s session in the trial of Colonel D B Cooper Robin Cooper and John Sharp for the murder of former Senator E W Carmack. The State challenged the credibility of S J Binning who testified he witnessed the shooting.
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Nashville
Tenn
D. B
Robin Cooper
John Sharp
United States
E. W. Carmack
S. J. Binning
Coopers
Seventh Avenue
Carmack
Testimony Undermines Defense in Carmack Case At Mansion
Witnesses dispute defence claims that the Coopers were invited to the mansion and that a meeting with Carmack occurred en route. Prosecutors presented testimony on motive and timing as police and officials linked Colonel Cooper to orders for Seventh avenue patrols. Daisy Lee testified Bradford pressured the Governor’s telephone call and warned of steps to reach Carmack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmack
Brown
Judge Bradford
Colonel Cooper
Robin Cooper
Cooper
Bradford
Seventh Avenue
Executive Mansion
Daisy Lee
Theatre Gossip and Coming Attractions Across Boston Stages
The Tremont features Kitty Grey with G P Huntley and Julia Sanderson. The Waltz Dream closes tonight as John Mason and The Witching Hour linger at the Majestic. Ethel Barrymore shines in Lady Frederick at the Hollis. Fritzi Scheff stays with The Prima Donna at the Colonial. Upcoming: The Girls of Gothenburg, Fluffy Ruffles ends at Park with Peggy Mahree next. Way Down Fast thrives at Boston Theatre before The Man of the Hour. Cole and Johnson conclude at the Globe. Bonita offers Wine Women and Song. John Craig bows out of Old Heidelberg at Castle Square. The Lightning Conductor premieres next week. Lena Rivers tops Grand Opera House bill. The Millionaire and the Policeman's Wife ends tonight. Neil Burgess brings County Pair to Keith's with Jerome Schwartz, Romaine, Davis, Hill and Whitaker. Langford and Walsh wrap at Howard. Cherry Blossoms join next week. Jimmy Gardner leads Bowdoin Square. Cumberland features Charlotte Hunt. The Dreamlands close at Columbia. The King and the Vagabond wows at Orpheum. Fred Irwin's Big Show bows out for Bowery Burlesquers. Bon Ton closes at Palace. Majesties set for next week. Austin & Stone’s Museums announce plans. Hub Theatre changes show with two-hour concert tomorrow. Cameraphone draws crowds at Theatre Premier, with Taft in Panama and The Last Call military number at Theater Comique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Grey
Tremont Theatre
G. P. Huntley
Julia Sanderson
John Mason
the Majestic
Ethel Barrymore
Frederick
Hollis
Fritzi Scheff
The
Colonial
Gothenburg
Hattie Williams
Peggy Mahree
Boston
Cole and
Johnson
Globe
Bonita
John Craig
Old Heidelberg
Castle Square
Grand Opera House
Lena Rivers
Neil Burgess
Keith
William Jerome
Joan Schwartz
Claire Romaine
Hal Davis
Hill and Whitaker
Sam Langford
Jimmy Walsh
Howard
Cherry Blossoms
Jimmy Gardner
Ecomedians
Vaudevillians
Fred Irwin
Gaiety Theatre
Bowery
Prescription for Backache Kidney blaze cure
An advertisement promotes a backache remedy claiming quick, permanent relief for kidney and bladder issues. It proposes a mixture of Buchu extract Murax compound and gin to be taken after meals and asserts cleansing the kidneys restores health, with continued use after symptoms vanish.
Peruna Promises Health Through Old Age Strength
A catalog style claim for Peruna as a catarrhal tonic improves vitality in the elderly. A letter from Levi Kegg of Rainsburg Pennsylvania reports weight gain to 156 pounds and cures from systemic catarrh after using Peruna, noting eighty years old with renewed vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feruna
John Paulin
Port Washington
Wis
Levi Kegg
Rainsburg
Penn
Peruna
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Impresses At Symphony Hall
A review lauds Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique as epochal and vividly performed by Mr. Fiedler. It highlights the Dreams Passions and March to the Scaffold as powerful, and notes the piece’s lasting vitality beyond a harsh youthful reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlioz
New England Conservatory of Music
Jie
Byron
Hugo
Fiedler
Grain firm Christie Grain Co. fails in Kansas City
The Christie Grain Company of Kansas City Kansas has failed. Judge Fisher of Wyandotte County District Court appointed W. M. Whitelaw as receiver for the firm. Liabilities are expected to reach about $125000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Christie Grain Company
Kansas City
Kan
Fisher
Wyandotte County
W. M. Whitelaw
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Dist
Atty. Hill Merciful
Panama
U. S
Carnegie
Sam
Beta Theta PI
Impugn
Charlotte Hunt
Hub
Theatre Comique
Wisconsin
John Paulin, Sr
By Olin Downes
American Gentleman’s
Wellington A. Tlardy
Hinckley Bldg
Water
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