Widow testifies in Jefferson paintings dispute at court
Mrs. Joseph Jefferson tearfully testified in the Supreme Judicial Court before Judge Sheldon about the disposition of Joseph Jeffersons paintings. Executors Edward Black and Mrs. Sarah Jefferson seek instruction on whether proceeds from a $229000 sale belong to the widow or the residuary estate. The judge hinted that only paintings loaned for exhibitions remain Buzzards Bay property, while those out for sale are not.
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Joseph Jefferson
Supreme Judicial Court
Sheldon
Edward G. Black
Hasbrouck Heights
N. J
Sarah A. Jefferson
Jefferson
T. H. Tindale
New York
Buzzard’s Bay
Thomas Jefferson
State House
Luce
Squire’s
Winter Hill
Somerville
Thomas W. Lawson
Industrial School to Host Four Night Gym Exhibition
The North Bennet Street Industrial School will present a four night gymnasium exhibition from May 14 to 17. About 400 children and students will participate in the event, held each evening at o'clock.
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North Bennet Street Industrial School
At & O
Lawson Talks on Bribery
Fr Cont from First Page Mr Moran hints at possible testimony but states he has no right to reveal. Moran and Lawson discuss bribery and evidence procurement as Lawson arrives with a formal, undecided stance on grand jury testimony. Moran signals a broader crusade against lobbying and graft at the State House.
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Mr. Lawson
Mr. Moran
Bribery Accusations Shake Legislature Debated
Thomas W. Lawson declares widespread bribery funds in excess of $70,000 with 70 lawmakers allegedly bribed and dozens involved. Representative Robert Luce defends the body as honorable, calling the charges absolute false.
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Robert Luce
Lawmaker Remarks Spark House Debate on Bribery Claims
A clash of views between Thomas W. Lawson and Edward Luce triggered a lengthy General Court discussion. Lawmakers including Quinn Edwards Moore and Parker questioned bribery charges, with some insisting that most members are honest and denying any direct offers or refusals of corruption in the legislature.
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General Court
Thomas W. Lawson
Luce
House
Lawson
Moran
Senate
Edwards
Easthampton
George H. Moore
Boston
Senator Parker
Springfield
Lawson to Luce Financier Defends Against Pirate Charge
An open letter from financier Lawson to Representative Luce responds to Luce’s accusation that Lawson is “the chief pirate of State Street.” The letter, titled Love Letters of a Reformer No 23, mocks Luce with satirical jabs about Somerville and references to Webster and other figures, attacking censorship and governance.
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State Street
Lawson
Luce
Danielwebstertherius
Absurd rumors link Rep Gethro to bribery charges
Representative Frank J. Gethro of Ward 9 denounces in a statement a circulating bribery rumor. He asserts he supported the anti bucket shop bill, aided Senator Logan, and says the House records will prove his voting record. He plans to return to constituents with a clean record and will prove his innocence.
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Frank J. Gethro
Ward 9
House of Representatives
Logan
House Journal
Oil Cargoes Bring 2 Million Gallons To City
Two Standard Oil barges No 57 and No 90 laden with two million gallons of petrol were towed by the tug Standard from Bayonne New Jersey. The delivery will be distributed in city sections and was enough to give each resident at least three gallons.
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Standard Oil Company
Bayonne
N. J
Standard
Rockland
Mass
A New Tailoring House Opens on Hanover Street
The new tailoring shop of Johns from New York opens at Hanover street in Boston offering a full line of season fabrics and standard cloths. The business promises style and workmanship with a goal of complete customer satisfaction.
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John's
New York
Hanover Street
Boston
Carpenters Set Eight Hour Day Wage At 3.28
Waltham Newton and Watertown carpenters reach 1906 wage agreement with the Master Builders Association setting eight hour day pay at 3.28 dollars. Saturday half holiday left to each builder employee, some observing with pay loss.
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Waltham
Carpenters of
Waltham, Newton
Watertown
Master Builders’ Association
New Haven Freight Men Seek Arbitration
New Haven Conn May 8 P J Flannery international president of the Freight Handlers Union arrived to investigate a supposed lockout of freight handlers clerks and tally men who refused Sunday work at the New York New Haven Hartford freight houses He says the men are ready to return to work if their grievance can be submitted to arbitration.
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New Haven, Conn
P. J. Flannery
Freight Handlers’ Union
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Manchester Merchant Anchors at East Boston in Voyage Summary
The Manchester Merchant from Calcutta and Colombo anchors at Quarantine Anchorage before berthing in East Boston. Under Captain Foale the steamer left Calcutta March 21 and Colombo April 1, called at Algiers, departed April 23, and completed the voyage in 16 days. Cargo from India valued above $1,000,000.
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Calcutta
Colombo
East
Boston
Foale
Algiers
India
Stranger Tug Harry M. Wal Arrives for Coastal Signals
The iron tugboat from Philadelphia, chartered by the Submarine Signal Company for three months, joins experimental work at coastal stations. Managers expect iron hulls to perform better than wooden ones, aligning with other signal vessels.
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Harry M. Wal
Philadelphia
Submarine Signal Company
Poison Poisoning Patient Revived After City Hospital Treatment
Maurice Sullivan of Columbus avenue staggered into Dr. Henry C. Pillsbury's West Newton street office yesterday saying he had taken poison. A stomach pump saved his life at City Hospital, and he returned home later in the day. Last evening the Sullivans refused to explain the incident.
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Maurice Sullivan
Columbus Avenue
Henry C. Pillsbury
West Newton Street
City Hospital
Mrs. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Dr. Pillsbury
Starling Yacht Reaches Pleasure Bay After Barnacle Clearing
After being relieved of a vast accumulation of sea growth including barnacles, the steam yacht Starling came off Lockwood's railway yesterday and was towed to an anchorage in Pleasure Bay.
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Lockwood
Pleasure Bay
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