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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1907

Page

5

Proves Double Murder at Moosehead Fish Hatchery Fire

Greenville Me March 13 A double murder was committed before the Moosehead Lake hatchery fire the coroner's jury heard Dr Hatch report He noted a post mortem showing a bullet wound like Superintendent Arthur J Hersey s head ruling out self inflicted death The findings deepen the mystery and officials seek motive while noting possible but erased tracks

Greenville Moosehead Lake Dr. Hatch A. W. Wilkins Arthur J. Hersey

Young Husband Jailed Over False Age Claim

James H. Northup, 21, jailed at Charles Street on a charge of perjury for declaring his young bride was of age when obtaining a marriage certificate. The Dorchester couple wed about four weeks ago after a clergyman’s ceremony despite objections from the bride’s mother.

James H. Northup Charles Street Young Northup Dorchester South Street Bessie Fitzgerald Poplar Street Chelsea

Stock Market Near Panic in Big Slump of Stocks

The market faced a near panic with a broad slump though official confirmation arrived late and had little effect. Traders noted potential weakening in mercantile and commercial conditions, predicting lower railroad traffic and corporate revenues, while declines included Reading 124g Union Pacific 114 Great Northern 12 Northern Pacific 11 and others.

Ieeka Atchison Brooklyn Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Delaware & Hudson Erie Great Northern Louisville & Nashville Southern Railway Southern Pacific St. Pau Union Pacific Wall Street Stock Exchange Reading Northern Pacific Amalgamated Copper Chicago & Northwestern St. Paul Sugar Baltimore & Ohio Colorado Southern Pennsylvania

Free Hair Remedy Sparks Hope for Hair Rejuvenation

Advert sees a free trial offer for a hair remedy claiming to remove dandruff stop hair loss and itching scalp restore natural color and promote new growth. Customers urged to try a free package immediately.

Mayor's disputed water dept appointment sparks civil service clash

Mayor Fitzgerald appointed John F. Donovan as claim agent in the water department without a requisition to civil service. Civil service chair Charles Warren calls it a rule violation and may halt Donovan's $1800 yearly pay, risking court action. Donovan is connected to local political figures and was endorsed by Charlestown ward committees.

Fitzgerald Civil Service Commissioners John F. Donovan Water Department Charles Warren Warren Simon Donovan Boston John A. Sullivan Charlestown

Coke Works Head Clerk Dies on Street in Everett

William B Waters aged 40, head clerk at the New England Gas and Coke Works, collapsed and died on Courtland Street at 6 pm. He resided at 34 Mt. Vernon Street Malden and was taken to Henderson's undertakers.

Everett William Waters Mt. Vernon Street Malden Courtland Street New England Gas & Coke Works Henderson's Undertaking Rooms

Malden Fire Lieutenant Stanwood Dies at Home

Lieutenant John Stanwood a long time Malden fire department driver on Bellvale street died of heart trouble at his home this afternoon.

Stanwood Malden John Stanwood Bellvale Street

Fire at Tileston Street rubber factory causes $6000 damage

Hyde Park reports a fire at the John Roman rubber factory on Tileston street tonight. Damage is estimated at $6000 with the cause still unknown.

Hyde Park John Roman Tileston Street

Jerome Relies on Hummel to Disprove Evelyn Thaw Testimony

The case centers on Abraham Hummel with Jerome arguing to attack the timing of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw s statement. Delmas objects to Hummel s relevance and testimony about Hummel s role as adviser and his fee arrangements as evidence in the trial.

Mr. Delmas Hummel

Nesbit Testimony Probed In Thaw Trial Recollection

Prosecutors and defense clash over Evelyn Nesbit statements as Abraham Hummel testifies about conversations with Nesbit and Stanford White. Jerome argues Nesbit denied telling Thaw in Paris of a beating and forged documents, while Delmas objects to rebuttal. The judge weighs whether out of court statements may influence the jury in this insanity case.

Delmas Hummel Evelyn’ Nesbit White Miss Nesbit Stanford White Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Abe Hummel Harry Europe Thaw Harry Thaw Abraham Hummel Evelyn Nesbit Jerome of Justice Fitzgerald Mr. Jerome Mr. Delmas Evelyn. Nesbit Paris America Hummels Hartridge Mr. Hummel Evelyn Thaw Yellow Man

Two Witnesses Questioned as Thaw Trial Continues

In New York on March 13 James Clinch Smith reappeared as a witness in the Thaw trial. Abraham Hummel testified briefly about Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and a 1903 meeting. Smith recalled a February cablegram urging his attendance and said he discussed Thaw on Madison Square roof garden with his lawyers and Garvan.

New York James Clinch Smith Stanford White Smith Delmas Jerome District Attorney's Garvan Thaw Madison Square Roof Garden

Shall Thaw Jury Believe Evelyn Thaw or Abe Hummel

New York reporters describe the trial drama over Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Abe Hummel. The prosecution relies on Hummel to undermine the Thaw defense while Hummel faces his own legal jeopardy. The affidavit about Stanford White and the alleged false signatures looms as a key point for the jury.

Evelyn Thaw Abe Hummel

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