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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
7
L S Boothby of Worcester formerly of Lynn sues Henry R Wyman for 20000 in alienation of his wife's affections. Mrs Boothby resides in Boston and Wyman has visited her there. The Boothbys married in Beverly in 1893 and a daughter born in 1897 is under Boothby care.
The prosecution in the Hains trial rested its case in rebuttal with army officers from Forts Hamilton and Hancock who testified about Captain Hains in 1908. They stated Hains spoke and acted rationally shortly before the Aug 15 shooting, countering the defense’s maniac depressive insanity theory.
Chief counsel John F. McIntyre questioned army officers about military authorization to appear as witnesses against Captain Hains. Captain Henry W. Torney produced an order signed by Colonel Heistand directing his appearance. Alienists testified Hains suffered mani a depressive insanity and impulsive insanity, while Dr Houghton said Hains admitted to the act.
Arthur L. Campbell alias A L Chase, a promoter and lawyer, returned to Boston to stand trial on a fraud by mail indictment after fleeing to Portland. Assistant U.S. Attorney Garland said trial could start next Wednesday. Campbell seeks to shield Mrs. Lucy Choate from involvement as divorce rumors linger. Complainants from Laconia allege purchase of Laguna stock in 1906 with no certificates received.
The Henry Siegel Company's Mutual Benefit Association held its first annual shirtwaist party and entertainment at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury. About 400 couples danced as James F Fay directed the program with numerous helpers. Proceeds will fund a summer home for association members.
An aged health claim describes gradual vitality decline after age forty and suggests a tonic made from compound syrup of Sarsaparilla Toris compound and whiskey. The recipe, said to relieve rheumatic pains and restore vigor, is mixed and dosed before meals and at night.
The Women’s Whist League congress at Hotel Somerset sees the New Amsterdam Club of New York city take the Washington trophy for one year, with Cavendish Club of Boston finishing second. Details show prizes, scores, and high aggregate winner Mrs. A A Smith, across multiple club events and sessions.
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