Fisher to Be Brought Here from Albany Extradition Granted
Acting Governor Glinn approved requisition for extradition from New York to Boston of George M. Fisher alias George M. Wilson on a charge of obtaining 4200 under false pretenses from Fred C. Carnochan of New City Rockland County a Harvard student. It is alleged Fisher led a syndicate operating nationwide in a fraudulent scheme to swindle rare book lovers.
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Albany
N. Y
Martin H. Glinn
New York
Boston
George M. Fisher
George M. Wilson
Fred C. Carnochan
New City
Rockland County
Harvard
Fisher
Eckert Will Challenged in Supreme Court Verdict
James Clendenin Eckert won a Supreme Court verdict finding General Thomas T. Eckert’s will invalid for unequal shares. The judge ordered equal share division between James and Thomas T. Eckert Jr. The ruling could be appealed by Eckert Jr.’s counsel. General Eckert once led the Western Union Telegraph Company.
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New York
James Clendennin Eckert
Thomas T. Eckert
Supreme Court Today
Thomas T. Eckert, Jr
General Eckert
Western Union Telegraph Company
Harvard Receives Aged Pottery and Stone Implements
The Peabody Museum at Harvard this week received two major bequests. Clarence B. Moore donated a large, reconstructed collection of prehistoric pottery from Red River mound sites in Arkansas. Dr. Thomas Barbour provided a near complete collection of Grenada stone implements, not yet catalogued or on display.
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Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology
Harvard
Clarence B. Moore
Red River
Arkansas
Grenada
West Indies
Thomas Barbour
Floyd Allen and son Claude granted respite in Hillsville murders
Governor Mann of Virginia granted a respite to Floyd Allen and his son Claude Swanson Allen until March 28. They were under sentence to die in the electric chair for their roles in the Hillsville Court murders on March 14, 1912. A formal statement was promised, with no indication on the pending commutation petition.
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Richmond
Mann
Floyd Allen
Claude Swanson Allen
Hillsville Court
Widow and Her Friends Picture Sets Shown Next Sunday
One of the best in the Widow and Her Friends series by Charles Dana Gibson appears in next Sunday's Post. The half page image is praised as frame worthy and highly attractive.
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Charles Dana Gibson
Powerful Rheumatism Cure Promoted With Toris Compound
Advertisement claims a simple two ingredient remedy for rheumatism and backache. It instructs mixing Toris compound with syrup of Sarsaparilla into whiskey and taking a tablespoonful before meals and at night with immediate results. Also mentions St Benedict Kidney Tablets offering relief.
Two Women Collapse in Court Rush Over Russell Identity Case
In Suffolk Superior Court yesterday afternoon a crowd of over 100 women fought for entrance to Room 227 to hear the Russell identity case. Two women fainted and another nearly collapsed as the inner door was opened, with about 50 men trying for seats and only a portion succeeding.
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Suffolk
Russell
Court House
Harry Walker
Walker
Suffolk County Court
Hattie Keith
Daniel Blake Russell
Courtroom Crowds Flee to Seats as Doors Are Opened
The Suffolk county court room tightens rules after a massive rush of spectators seeking seats. Reporters describe women fainting and a packed 12 by 14 foot corridor as Dan Fresno Dan is cross examined by Attorney Scarton. The case moves toward closure by April 1 with three witnesses remaining and estate officials testifying.
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Scarton
Fresno Dan
Melrose
Daniel Blake Russell
Scharton
Eugene C. Upton
Ferdinand B. Almy
William C. Russell
William Russell
Colorado Senate Kills Boxing Bill
The Colorado Senate this afternoon killed a bill to permit boxing contests under the supervision of a State commission.
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Denver
Col
Colorando Senate
Spite Sign Upheld by High Court in Desegregation Case
Mrs. Mamie C. Morrison of 137 Wellington Hill Street Mattapan won a Supreme Court ruling affirming her right to display a large for sale sign on her house offering favorable terms to a colored family. The case appears tied to a long standing dispute with the Lynch family next door. A damages suit over alleged injuries to the Lynch child from a trespass earlier remains pending.
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Mamie C. Morrison
Wellington Hill Street
Mattapan
Supreme Court
Morrison
Berlin Doctor Cleared to Test Tuberculosis Cure
New York March 5 The city health authorities granted Dr F F Friedmann of Berlin permission to test a claimed tuberculosis cure. If he proceeds the Board of Health will approve the test in a city institution likely Otisville Tuberculosis Hospital Otisville New York or Riverside Hospital North Brother Island East River.
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New York
F. F. Friedmann
Berlin
Sign dispute over sale to colored family ends in reaffirmed rights
Wellington Holbrook sued over an advertising sign urging property sales to colored families. The court upheld Mrs. Morrison's right to display the sign. The sign disappeared the night before the decision and Holbrook blamed the wind while Morrison anticipated an offer from a colored family and possible sale.
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Wellington Holbrook
Mrrs. Morrison
Supreme Court
Morrison
Holbrook
Anna Gould Appeals Case in Marriage Rota Decision
Rome reports the Papal Tribunal of Rota favored annulment of Count Boni de Castellane and Anna Gould but the ruling is not final. Ecclesiastical law requires two decisions for a definite verdict. The Duchess de Talleyrand appeals to protect her children and seek a final settlement.
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Rome
Papal Tribunal
Rota
Boni @e Castellane
Anna Gould
Duchess de Talleyrand
Castellane- Gould
Prevent the Grip Laxative Bromos Quinine Product
An old apothecary style line touts a remedy to prevent grip by brominated quinine. It instructs to look for E. W. Grove’s signature on the packet and prices the item at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Berlin Tuberculosis Doctor Granted Hospital Staff Privileges
The board of health approved Dr. Friedmann to conduct tests as a resident physician in city hospitals despite lacking a state medical license. The New York County Medical Society opposed the tests but will not block a hospital appointing him. He left a hotel HQ as the clinic plans moved forward amid demand from TB patients.
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Board of Health
Berlin
Ernest J. Lederlye
Friedmann
New York County Medical Society
Dr. Friedmann
S. J. Benoit
Notre Dame Hospital
Lowell
Mass
Charles E. Finlay
Ottawa
Canada
Upper West Side
Charles Dev. Hwundt
Police Officer Resigns After Short Appointment
James L. Howe of 6 Prospect Street Charlestown was appointed to the police force last Monday and resigned last evening. He said he was not ready for the position and did not wish to leave his old job yet, prompting the resignation.
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James L. Howe
Prospect Street
Charlestown
Howe
Sunday Post Cooking Page Promises Weekly Menu Recipes
The cooking page in next Sundays Post will feature special egg dishes for rent and menus and recipes for every day of the week.
Whiskey Brand Sways Binder Sales in Harvester Case
Witness M. M. Ford of Rushville says binder and mower sales hinge on whiskey brands, testifying in the Sherman act challenge to International Harvester. He notes dealers choose on who offers a "good fellow" relationship and standard goods, not coercion.
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Omaha
Neb
M. M. Ford
Rushville
Robert S. Taylor
International Harvester Company
Ford
International Company
Governor Schedules Special Election for 18th District
Governor Foss sets April 15 as the date for a special election to replace Senator Weeks in the 18th district with primaries on April 1. Potential Republican nominees include ex-Mayor Hutchinson, Nathaniel Francis, Albion Bemis, and Rep John A. Curtin of Brookline. Norman H. White of Brookline will run as Bull Moose, enhancing Democratic chances alongside ex-Congressman John Mitchell of Marlboro who previously lost to Weeks by about 1500 votes.
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Foss
John W. Weeks
Congress
George Hutchinson
Newton
Nathaniel Francis
Alion Bemis
John A. Curtin
Brookiame
Norman H. White
White
John Mitchell
Marlboro
Weeks
Vocational Training Urged to Help Girls as Breadwinners
A special Post feature next Sunday argues that vocational training boosts girls efficiency as breadwinners, detailing potential gains and including illustrative photographs.
Savings Offer on Music Cabinet Direct from Manufacturer
An advertisement extols a music cabinet savings by buying direct from the manufacturer. It claims shoppers save the equivalent of eight or nine dollars compared with store prices and presents the offer as a worthwhile deal.
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Exisions Store Inc
Tremont ST
U. S. Treasury
Hamburg
Nainsock
Her Majesty
Wees
Robespierre
Media Light
Carter
Gracie
Wilson Bros
D. Mwwilson
Gen. Eckert
James
Claude
Winter St
Ingraham, Inc
Winter Street
Ck F
Jones
Mar
Russell Case
Bel Enes
OOM
New Mexico
White House
Castellane
Choice
Axminster
Royal Wilton
Body
Brussels
Jordan Marsh Company
New England
James Howe
Democrats
Wethern’s
Larkin CO. of America
Summer St
Cor
Chauncy
Fmeland
Shomane Ee
Maine
Brookside Creamery
Lenox Creamery
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