Eaton death case grand jury to return finding Thursday
Rockland witnesses describe key figures in the Eaton case as the grand jury nears a ruling. The district attorney signals a second arrest may follow, while alienists and doctors await testimony on Admiral Eaton’s death and the family’s mental state.
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Rockland
Eaton
Barker
Jennie May Eaton
Plymouth
Massachusetts
June Keyes
Admiral Eaton
William Whitney
Joseph Frame
Gilman Osgood
Sparrell
June
Tourist Sleeping Cars to the Pacific Coast by Burlington Route
Burlington Route offers Personally Conducted Excur sions to California using Tourist Sleeping cars. The program targets travelers of moderate means, promising comfort and economy with a dedicated conductor. Interested individuals may contact Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent, 264 Washington St Boston, by office visit or postcard.
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Pacific Coast
Burlington
California
Alex Stocks
New England
Washington St
Boston
Crowd blocks street for June Keyes and Dorothy Ainsworth supper
Hundreds gather in Rockland as June Keyes and Dorothy Ainsworth Eaton arrive with attorneys Morse and Geogan. They dine at a restaurant near the car meet causing sidewalk blockage and stalled traffic while constable Hammond clears a passage and the Assinippi car stops outside. The scene is described as curious yet cordial.
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June
Dorothy
William A. Morse
Francis Geogan
June Keyes
Dorothy Ainsworth
Res
Rockland
Assinippi
Captain Prouty Loses Skunk Trap Before Court
In Assinippi on March 25 Captain James Prouty laments the theft of his skunk trap as he faces a summons to attend the Eaton death inquiry. The hermit-like figure, with white hair and a tobacco quid, is visited by reporters amid his kitchen scene.
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Dorothy Ainsworth
Assinippi
James Prouty
Eaton
Prouty
Mr. Prouty
Captain Prouty
Skunk Trap
Use for Resinol in every home
An old feature extols Resinol Ointment as a gentle, effective cure for eczema and many minor skin troubles. It promotes healing of burns, ulcers, and rashes, and is safe for babies. Doctors have prescribed it for eighteen years and samples are offered by mail.
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Dept. 3-8
Resinol
Baltimore
Unidentified woman attempted suicide by leaping into Charles River
The middle aged woman, about five feet six inches, 185 pounds with dark hair and light complexion, jumped from the esplanade into the Charles River. She is at the Psychopathic Hospital in Fenway under observation and unable to provide name or address. Police have not received any identification requests.
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Esplanade
Charles River
Psychopathic Hospital
Fenway
Verchampen
Woman of Described Appearance Sought By Inquiry
Police appeal for information as investigators seek a woman matching a description seen in connection with an ongoing case. Authorities request tips from the public and provide contact details for reporting sightings.
Temperance Clause Ties Pitcher to Star in Premier Contract
The Washington Post notes a manager aims for pennant glory this year by adding a temperance clause to the lead pitcher’s contract. The move is seen as aligning the pitcher with the team’s high hopes and the water wagon metaphor signals restraint as a key strategy.
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Washington Post
First Young Barrister Meets the Client
A client greets a new barrister as he hurries to the County Court with a brief bag. The second speaker jokes that his tailor has filed a summons against him, highlighting cheeky courtroom banter.
Harvard Millions Trust Lets Donors Benefit While Supporting Harvard
A new foundation trust deed filed in Suffolk will allow donors to fund Harvard University through a board run investment. Donors and heirs receive 5 percent income, with principal and remaining income eventually benefiting Harvard after nearly a century. Founders Cobb Foster Ladd and Crocker back the plan as a conservative, permanent endowment for Harvard College.
Harvard Foundation Trust Plans A Multi Generation Endowment
A Harvard Foundation is created with $250 009 assured and aims to invest donations for long term gains. Trustees Charles Francis Adams II Thomas Nelson Perkins George A Crocker John Candler Cobb Alexander H Ladd Charles H W Foster and Arthur Lyman lead the venture with 15 younger relatives named in the deed. The trust runs about a century extending 21 years after the death of the last younger beneficiary to meet perpetuity law. Arthur Lyman explains donors like John Doe will contribute 100000 and receive five percent plus half of extra income from investments for their lifetimes and beyond for future generations.
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Harvard
John Doe
Harvard University
Charles H. W. Foster
John Candler Cobb
Harvard College
Messrs. Cobb, Foster, Ladd and Crocker
Charles Francis Adams
Thomas Nelson Perkins
George A. Crocker
Alexander H. Ladd
Arthur Lyman
Cherrapongee Assam Tops Rainfall Records Globally
The report notes Cherrapongee in southwestern Assam as the rainiest spot with an annual average of 610 inches. It cites U S Steam Boat Inspection Service data showing one fatality per 1 165 501 passengers. It lists leading seaports New York Antwerp London Hamburg Rotterdam and Hongkong. It also mentions St Paul Minnesota recording the highest wind velocity and other places exceeding Chicago’s average wind.
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Assam
United States Steamboat Inspection Service
New York
Antwerp
London
Hamburg
Rotterdam
Hongkong
St. Paul
Minn
Chicago
Bearing false witness humor in Sunday school class
A child explains bearing false witness as reporting a non existent wrong. The exchange is cited from Lippincott's as a light moral anecdote recounted by a Sunday school teacher and a girl with a raised hand.
Special menus and recipes in next Sunday's Post
The Post promises special menus and luncheon recipes from New England housewives and women's club favorites to guide readers for upcoming gatherings.
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Women’s Club
New England
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