Jury Gets Balm Case in Roxbury
Miss Margaret Clarke of 167 Warren Avenue Roxbury sues Henry J Woodberry of 58 Humboldt Avenue for 25000 heart balm. The case went to the jury under Judge Brown with no verdict at adjournment. Clarke denied all charges, while counsel argued over the marriage promise contract and its enforceability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clarke
Warren Avenue
Roxbury
Henry J. Woodberry
Humboldt Avenue
Brown
Miss Clarke
H. L. Baker
Woodberry
Samuel Carver
President of Bar Assn Dies in New York at 76
John Lambert Cadwalader longtime attorney and former assistant secretary of state under Hamilton Fish died in New York at age 76 He served as president of the New York City Bar Association and led the New York Public Library He was a trustee of the Carnegie Institution in Washington and of Princeton University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Lambert Cadwalader
Hamilton Fish
The
Bar Association of
New York City
New York Public Library
Carnegie Institution At
Washington
Princeton University
Curfew Bill Dies In Senate Amid Other Senate Actions
The curfew measure to keep under sixteen off streets after 9 pm died on a voice vote in the Senate after opposition from the social welfare committee. The Senate also passed a savings bank dividend timing bill 17 to 6 and extended a vagrant shelter provision statewide. Governor Walsh named James G. O'Shea as western district district attorney and Frederick J. Stimson as State library trustee. Herbert Thorndike was named Plymouth County master in chancery and Captain John H. Frost Port of Boston pilot commissioner, with Thorndike’s appointment awaiting confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Court
Senate
Committee On Social Welfare
Bagley
Boston
House
Worcester
James G. O'Shea
Holyoke
Walsh
Christopher T. Callahan
Superior Court
Frederick J. Stimson
State Library
J. C. Benton
O'Shea
Callahan
Boston University Law School
Baltimore
Mr. Stimson
Harvard
Herbert €. Thorndike
East Bridgewater
Plymouth County
John H. Frost
Hyannis
Thorndike
GetS-It Corn Treatment Promises Quick Relief
An advertorial note touts GETS-IT as the sole effective enemy of corns offering instant relief in two seconds. It claims painless action with no damage to healthy flesh, also noting wart and bunion disappearance. Sold at 25 cents a bottle via E Lawrence & Co Chicago and by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Boston
Daisy the counting horse wins parade and hearts
Daisy the Boston horse can count to prove her age and repeats the count with the other foot on command. John J. Bergh and Moulton & Holmes showcase her as a model of kindness. Daisy survived a death sentence last June and won a blue ribbon a medal and a gold piece at a recent work horse parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy
John J. Bergh
Great Army of Boston Teamsters
Moulton & Holmes
Prac
Bergh
Gardner State colony trustees named and pardon of Estes debated
Amie H. Coes of Worcester and Alice M. Spring of Fitchburg are named trustees of the Gardner State colony. The council votes to pardon Naniene Estes a colored woman serving a 15 year sentence for man slaughter. The House begins first test on a constitutional convention bill following Governor Walsh recommendation. Debate continues as adjournment looms. The convention aims to propose amendments to be approved by the people and may prompt a Supreme Court opinion on its powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amie H. Coes
Worcester
Alice M. Spring
Fitchburg
Gardner State Colony
Naniene Estes
Walsh
Supreme Court
Lawmakers Weigh Billboard Regulation Proposal
The committee on constitutional amendments heard arguments on a measure granting Legislature power to regulate display of signs on public or private property. Amos Weston urged prohibition near scenic spots while supporters included Edward Hartman Herbert Kellaway Senator Nichols and others. Opponents cited ex-Senator Joseph Flynn and Lewis Bonelli representing a land development group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Amos Weston
Edward T. Hartman
The
Civic League
Herbert J. Kellaway
Boston
Nichols
Davis
Elias P. Bishop
Newton Centre
Emmanuel to Meet Kaiser in Venice Amid Balkan Tensions
King Victor Emmanuel and Emperor William plan a joint meeting in Venice on March 24 as the Kaiser travels to Corfu. If Empress Augusta Victoria joins, Queen Helena will greet her. The encounter is tied to Triple Alliance activity in the Balkans, notably Albania, and possible coordinated influence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
William
Corfu
Augusta Victoria
Helena
Balkan
Albania
Balkans
Mediterranean
Kelley’s Army Has No Supper in California Camp
In Yolo county near the Sacramento River the Kelley army, marching toward Washington, D C, faced a food blockade as Sacramento County officials shut off supplies and barred crossing the bridge. Despite the order, supporters secretly provided meat bread and coffee to the camp twice daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Kelley
Washington, D. C
Yolo County
Sacramento River
Sacramento County
Noted Robber Webster Pardoned by Senate
Providence March 11 Arthur G Webster who served about 16 years of a 2 year sentence in the Portsmouth car barn robbery case was pardoned today by the Senate on Governor Pothier's recommendation by a 22 to 1 vote Senator Champlin opposed the pardon noting Webster was wanted in Missouri for murder at the time of conviction He cited prison records showing five infractions and seven years in isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Arthur G. Webster
Portsmouth
Senate
Pothsier
C. B. Champlin
New Shoreham
Webster
Missouri
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BAR Assn
Gilchrists
Copenhagen
Gilchrist
Social Welfare Committee
O'Meara
Sheehan
Baxeley
O'Keeff
Pissarte
Butte
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
Beekman’s
Milk Street
Post
Mrs. Estes
Emmanuel
Kaiser
Lamson
Hubbard
Bedford
Uxoushout
United States
Richelieu
Mayfair
Oxford
Ferguson- McKinney
St. Louis
Baldwin
Norfolk
Morris
Axminster
California
National Biscuit Co
Packard
del Monte
Alaska
Lowney
Washinton
Soper Yard
Sner
de Formen Ecru
Crosse & Blackwell
Baker
Florida
Siaan
Goodyear Welt
Samuel Ward
Arlington
de Messaline
Jinen
P. N
Howe
P. K
Verona
Jagger
Vorenberg
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