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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1909

Page

14

Jury Seals Fate Of Jordan Wife-Killer This Morning

The Jordan murder case moves toward verdict as jurors, after a long day of testimony and legal argument, retire for supper and await a decision on whether Chester S. Jordan was sane at the time of his wife’s death. The defense portrays epilepsy and insanity. the prosecution argues sober guilt.

Jordan General Bartlett Stevens Bell Mrs. Livermore Kendall Bartlett Chester Jordan Magrath Crowley Doyle Hancock Street Philip Coombs Knapp Chester S. Jordan Hart New York Dugan Byrne Chester Livermore Mills Indianapolis MacDonald Brown Higgins Judge Bell Pratt Supreme Court of the United States Herd Mansion House Judge Stevens East Cambridge

Court Scene at Old Brick Court House

Crowds gather at the courthouse as Frederick C. Kendall arrives with Chester Jordan’s sisters, his brother Elmer, and his father. A court officer escorts the party into the closed courtroom through a private entrance.

General Bartlett Frederick C. Kendall Court House Third Street Chester Jordan Elmer

Rivalry in Turbine Cruisers Drives Endurance Run

The Chester built by Bath Iron Works with Parsons turbines beat Birmingham in an endurance run on April 14 while Birmingham retired for damaged machinery. Fore River sought a two hour trial after Salem disappointed. suspected engine obstruction caused uneven revolutions. Navy investigators, including an officer, examined Quincy yards where the obstruction was found and the ship company declined to name suspects.

Chester Bath Tron Works Salem Curtis Birmingham Fore River Ship and Engine Company Navy Department Quincy

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