Worcester Man Defies Court Over Alimony Payments
Hiram M. Ferrin of Worcester appeared before Judge Schofield seeking to reduce alimony from 10 a week after a divorce. Ferrin claimed he had 5100 in 51 banks but his wife testified he earned 20 to 30 dollars weekly and used money to bolster bank deposits. The court ordered payment of 1000 immediately and 4 dollars weekly.
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Ferrin
Hiram M. Ferrin
Worcester
Schofield
Equity
Superior Court
Elizabeth Ferrin
Leominster Couple Fight Over Their Little Son
In Leominster a father B F Sharkey petitions the Probate Court for custody of his 2 year old son, while the mother hires attorney C Bascom of Leominster to oppose. The couple remains estranged after a quarrel and both seek guardianship. Judge William T Forbes will hear the case.
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Worcester
B. F. Sharkey
Leominster
Hill, Rlow & Homans
Boston
C. Bascom
William T. Forbes
Foresters' Home Association Meeting At Cathedral
An important meeting of the Foresters' Home Association will be held in the cathedral basement on Sunday afternoon March 24 at 4 o clock. Representatives from all courts are expected to attend and discuss matters of interest to supporters of the project. Florence A Lawler will preside.
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Foresters’ Home Association
Florence A. Lawler
Surety for Theatre Co in Bankruptcy Court
Henry C. Curtis a hardware dealer and plumber of Gardner filed a petition in U S District Court yesterday asking to be adjudged a bankrupt and stating his assets at 1565 and liabilities at 42406 The chief liability is surety with 11 Gardner citizens on 88000 worth of accommodation paper of the Gardner Theatre Company held by Gardner Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Curtis
Gardner
United States District Court
Gardner Theatre Company
Gardner Savings Bank
Ice Field Blocks Provincetown Harbor
A large body of bay ice pushed into Provincetown harbor by today’s south wind blocks the harbor from Wood End to Billingsgate Point Wellfleet and will hold until the wind shifts to carry the ice seaward.
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Highland Light
Provincetown Harbor
Wood End
Billingsgate Point
Wellfleet
Trial Nears Closure in Nesbit Thaw Case
April 1 stands as the earliest closing moment as Abraham Hummel testifies again. He reveals Evelyn Nesbit told him in Paris in 1908 that Stanford White did not drug or betray her, a point challenged by Delmas and challenged again by Jerome. The exchange foreshadows Evelyn Thaw's forthcoming testimony on Hummel's acting as her attorney and the affidavit.
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Abraham Hummel
Mr. Delmas
Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry Thaw
Paris
Stanford White
Hummel
Evelyn Thaw
Delmas
Mr. Jerome
Thaw
White
Justice Fitzgerald
Miss Nespit
Evelyn
Miss Nesbit
Thaw Trial Opens with Hummel Evidence Debate and Experts
The court narrows Hummel's testimony while District Attorney Jerome calls six alienists to evaluate Thaw. Dr. Flint testifies that Thaw knew his act was wrong, as cross-examinations and a 15000 word hypothetical question unfold during the afternoon session.
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Hummel
Dr. Flint
Delmas
Flint
Jerome
Evans
Wagner
Than
Mr. Garvan
Garvan
Charles MacDonald
Thaw
Allan McLane Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton
White
S. W
Mr. Delmas
Thaw Defence to Call Jerome as Witness
New York on March 14 District Attorney Jerome will be called to testify in sur-rebuttal by the Thaw defence. The plan is to question Jerome about actions alleged against Abraham Hummel, a witness today, a move aimed at sustaining much of Hummel's testimony.
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New York
Abraham Hummel
Delmas
Jerome
Hummel
Evelyn Nesbit
White
Mr. Delmas
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Mr. Jerome
Justice Fitzgerald
Thaw
Austin Flint
William Hirsch
Cornell Medical School
New York City
A. R. Diefendorf
Connecticut State Hospital
Middletown
Yale
William Mabon
Manhattan State Hospital For the Insane
William B. Pritchard
New York Polyclinic Institute
Albert Warren Ferris
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Flint
Carlos MacDonald
Allan McLane Hamilton
MacDonald
Sur-Rebbuttal
Professional Women Speak On Wives and Mothers Roles
Dr. Eliza B. Cahill told the Daughters of Massachusetts at the Hotel Brunswick that professional women make good wives and mothers, noting they err less than non professionals. She cited health education balance and waiting years as keys to success, praising female physicians as peers. A lineup of women from clubs and colleges then spoke, followed by a reception with tea.
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Eliza B. Cahill
Daughters of Massachusetts
Hotel
Brunswick
Sarah M. Crawford
Los Angeles
H. W. Dickerman
F. D. Ellison
Old South
Martha J. England
John Joslin, Jr
Tileston Association to Hear Thomas F. Phelan Lecture
Roxbury Tileston Outing and Athletic Association members will gather Sunday afternoon at 77 Northampton Street for a lecture by Thomas F. Phelan on The Character of Men. A large entertainment lineup is provided by the committee.
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Tileston Outing and Athletic Association of
Roxbury
Northampton Street
Thomas F. Phelan
Tobacco Quit Aid Claim Promises Easy Stop
An advertisement argues tobacco habit is a curse and promises a free method to quit without discomfort. It targets men and “smart kids” who may not recognize the danger and suggests quitting is possible with ease.
Wasy-To-Quit A Secret Vegetable Remedy For Tobacco
An advertising claim promotes Wasy-To-Quit as a positive stopper for tobacco use. It suggests women can secretly add it to food or drink, promising harmless, immediate cessation with no after effects. It urges mothers and spouses to aid young smokers in quitting.
Six Big Stakes For Readville Horses
The Readville event features six large stakes from the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association closing April 9. The races include the Massachusetts $9000 for 2.14 trotters and Blue Hill $4500 for 2:30 trotters, Ponkapoag $4500 for 2:10 trotters, plus pacer events Norfolk 2:08 class $6000 Readville 2:21 class $3000 and Neponset 2:06 class $8000.
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Readville
J. H. Nay
John Morgan
Morgan
New England
Curability of Brights Disease From 1905 Journal Report
An editor argues chronic Brights Disease and diabetes may be curable via Fulton’s Compound after witnessing numerous San Francisco testimonials. He cites merchants, insurers, editors, and judges reporting recoveries, urges ethics to allow publication, and invites readers to request full literature. Jaynes & Co., 5 Stores.
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Bright
San Francisco
Pacific States Type Foundry
California
Montgomery Street
Fulton
United States
Town and Country Journal
San Jose
Cal
Jaynes & Co
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Otter
Joie Don
MR Delmas
Abe Hummel
Hummel Interrupts
Hum
Anthony Comstock
Raymond
Washington Street
Hawley Street
P. S
Lawrence
Mass
Ordway Co
Exeter
N. H
T. H. Lane & CO
Setie
Washington ST
MR. Phelan
Ateamy
Rogers Drug and Chemical Co
Fifth and Race Sts
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Boston, Mass
ING Dental
Rator Rs
Washington, Cor
Avon
Ude
Winslow
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