Remarkable Photographs of Bullets Exhibit in Bailey Case
The trial features a set of photographs from Waldemar Fe of Medford showing a rifle found on Breakheart farm and two bullets from George Bailey, one mushroomed, with rifling and rust marks matching the weapon. The exhibit aims to prove the bullets that killed Bailey came from the farm rifle, a pivotal point for the government's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Waldemar Fe
Medford
Breakheart Farm
George Bailey
Bailey
Winchester
Peruna cited by congressman as cure for stomach catarrh
A letter from Congressman J D Botkin of Winfield Kansas praises Peruna and Manalin for curing twenty five years of stomach catarrh and constipation. Other readers from Minnesota Ohio and Nebraska report relief and renewed appetite after using Peruna. The ad urges readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
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Kansas Statesman
Peruna
Hartman
Botkin
Winfield, Kan
Manalin
Washington
J. D. Botkin
Ongressman Botkin
State of
Kansas
Perma
Frank Richter
Winona
Winona, Minn
Peruna Medicine Company
JL. O
Dr. Hartman
Po Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Best Testimony Sheds Light On Bailey Death Case
The court hears John Best describe the night of Bailey’s murder, with witnesses fixed on his calm testimony. The jury watches the empty dock as Best speaks, while Susie Young, Charles Bailey, and William Stiles study his every word. The defense notes Best’s hidden watch and money, questioning credibility. cross examination by Attorney-General Knowlton awaits to test his steadiness.
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Bailey
Court House
John Best
George
Susie Young
Charles Bailey
William Stiles
Knowlton
Thomas
Witnesses and bullets shown in Commonwealth trial
The Commonwealth’s case consumed most of the forenoon with Captain Proctor recalled for cross examination about bullet marks. Photograph series illustrated the bullets’ role, while Palmer weighed the bullets and expert Maynard discussed their gist in cut lines. Deputy Bartlett described Best’s arrest and a Sept 29 1900 payment to Batley. The attorney general announced the Commonwealth rests as Clark opened for the defence, asserting no link to the crime and presenting Best as innocent despite faults.
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Commonwealth
Harry Proctor
Sisk
Daniel C. B. Palmer
State House
Boston
William Maynard
David G. Bartlett
Lynn
Neal and
Fitzgerald
Best
Frank P. Bennett, Jr
Batley
Attorrney
N. D. A. Clark
Witnesses for the Defence Read as Negative Testimony
A sequence of twelve witnesses, excluding John Best, give negative testimony about the night of Oct. 18 near Floating Bridge Pond. Police and locals along the Newburyport turnpike, Hawkes family, and others report no rifle shots or wagon sounds, while John C. Best takes the stand as the star witness.
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John Best
Best
Richard H. Renew
Mary E. Renew
Newburyport Turnpike
Hawkes’s Corner
George Byers
Bernard Aumgarten
Seymour Allen
Hawkes
Walnut Street
Asa Tarbox
Wyoma Square
Floating Bridge Pond
Forest A. Weeden
Caer
John C. Best
Testimony and Cross-Examination in Best Case
The proceedings continue with Best's testimony and cross-examination. The defence will finish in the forenoon with arguments and the jury charge to follow. The Attorney General will present the government’s case as James H. Sisk stands as the defendant. It is expected the jury will hear the case before evening with a verdict likely tomorrow night.
Best Story From the Witness Stand
John C. Best testifies about his life starting from Sackville New Brunswick born April 15 1865 He describes early work with Alfred Ayre for ten years and notes he is unmarried with living parents and nine siblings including two brothers and three sisters One sister resides in Lynn another in Readville and the youngest remains at home with the family or with agents in Newcastle New Brunswick the younger brother reportedly at home
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Sackville
N. B
New Brunswick
Massachusetts
Annie Stiles
Lynn
J. B. Reynolds
G. B. Reynolds
G. Reynolds & Co
House of Correction
J.B Brown
Alserman
Alderman Brown
George E. Bailey
North Saugus
Saugus
Warren Stocker
J. G. Brown
J. B. Brown
George
Pet
Alien Shina
Johnny
Mr. Batley
Stiles
Uynn
Susie Young
Bailey
Maine
Winn Rowe
State of Maine
George Bailey
Miss Young
Mr. Griffin
George B. Bailey
Wakefield
Mitchell
John
Johnny Mitchell
Mr. Rowe
Pike
Deary
Johnny Mittchell
Paralps
John C. Best
Alfred Ayre
Readville
Man recalls firing rifle at tea post in court record
Witness describes loading three cartridges into a rifle and firing at a tea post. He recalls the shot skimmed the top and later almost hitting his foot. The account ends with the firearm hung up and the court adjourning until today.
New Tobacco Cure Trial Pack Promises Smoke Free Men
A odorless tasteless remedy claims to purge tobacco use within days. The ad offers a free trial package from Rogers Drug and Chemical Co at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio, asserting it helps mothers curb sons cigarette smoking and cleanses homes of tobacco smoke odors.
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Rogers Drug & Chemical Co
Tes Fifth
Race Sts
Cincinnati
Ohio
No Cultures at Wellesley Experiment Abandoned
Newton Board of Health faced an aborted plan to collect throat cultures from 100 Wellesley College students to study diphtheria bacilli in segregated communities. Officials indicated publicity halted the secret experiment though cultures were reportedly taken, with further plans at Lasell Seminary and the Theological Institution likely dropped.
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Newton
Wellesley College
Newton Board of Health
Board of Health
Wellesley
Lasell Seminary
Theological Institution
H. A. Stone
Hudson
Burns Memorial Benefit Concert in Tremont Temple
Senator Hoar to speak at a Burns memorial fund concert in Tremont Temple hosted by the Burns Memorial Association. Rev. George C. LonmNmer opens, with Boston Glees and soloists Margaret Wither Adah Campbell Hussey arne Zelensky and James F. Thomson providing music.
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Tremont Temple
Burns Memorial Association
Burns Monument Fund
George C. LonmNmer
Senator Hoar
Boston Glees
Margaret Wither
Adah Campbell Hussey
Arne Zelensky
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United States
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
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Shoreham
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