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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
5
A jury found Pedlar Palmer guilty of murder in Croydon Police Court for the April 24 killing of Robert Choate after a racegoing incident in a railroad car. Palmer fainted in the dock when the verdict was read while his wife and sister caused a scene. He is committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court.
In Brighton on May 9 the professional court tennis match drew attention as top players faced off in a decisive contest. The event showcased high level play and generated keen spectator interest.
Manchester by the Sea May 9 The society wedding of Alexander Henry Higginson and Miss Jeanne Calducci was held privately in the groom’s Lincoln home parlor attended only by immediate family. The ceremony was followed by a reception for about 40 guests from Boston and the north shore.
Mrs. Alexander Henry Higginson reports the wedding attire of the bride and her bridesmaid. The bride wore white chiffon over white silk with old point lace trim, lilies of the valley, and a pearl rope gift from the Higginsons. The bridesmaid wore pink chiffon with white and pink accessories and carried white sweet peas. The couple plans no honeymoon due to illness and will move to Lincoln after the ceremony.
Henry Ploss, 17, of Salem Massachusetts, was captured in Ballston after police fired six shots. Indicted by Saratoga county grand jury last October for alleged larceny of $100 from Mrs Wonderford of Crescent. Ploss had been at liberty since the indictment.
Salem on May 9 reports there is no criminal record against Henry Ploss. His father works as night fireman at Naumkeag mills. A Salem police officer found Mr. Ploss and was asked if they had him. The son supposedly ran away from home for no reason the father could explain.
Colonel Sidney M. Hedges submitted in the Supreme Court an answer and demurrer denying fraud or mismanagement by him in Provident Securities. He claims alleged mismanagement occurred after his retirement and that the bill lacks equity. He asserts stock was not sold for cash and he had no part in salaries or rent decisions, denying any collusion or unlawful expense.
The Monitors of East Boston defeated the ninth grade of Assumption School at Cottage Park playground 12 to 7 yesterday afternoon. The infield play was the feature with OConnell and Walsh standing out for the losers. The Monitors will play any 12 13 year old teams the Holy Name Jr s preferred. CC J Lang 149 Wesley street East Boston.
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