Fortune from egg address fuels mystery romance
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on May 9 Charles Dilg of Plymouth learned a Texas pen pal he never met left him part of her fortune after three years of correspondence sparked by an egg address. He plans to verify the Texas attorney letter before revealing the name and details. He says he never saw the girl and had no idea she had money.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Texas
Charles Dilg
Plymouth
Here
Former Rockport Editor Dies After 17 Years at Courier-Gazette
John W. Thomas longtime advertising manager of the Courier-Gazette and former Rockport News editor died today at age 46. Born in Canton Massachusetts he was secretary of Rockport's board of trade active in Maine music festival work. He left a widow and one child and had served in both branches of city government.
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Rockland
John W. Thomas
Courier-Gazette
Rockport News
Canton
Mass
Board of Trade
Maine
Direct Vote Fight In Senate Thursday
Washington May 9 The joint resolution for direct election of United States Senators by the people moves to the Senate on Thursday and will be kept before the chamber until a vote is reached.
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Washington
United States
House
Senate
Not a Cent From Husband in 35 Years
Mrs Susie Lagerquist of Cambridge says in East Cambridge Divorce Court that over 35 years of marriage her husband Erik L Lagerquist never gave a cent and she supported herself. She seeks a divorce on cruel treatment and failure to provide. the case is before Judge Fox for a second time with daughter Miss Josephine Lagerquist present.
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Susie Lagerquist
Cambridge
Fox
East Cambridge
Erik L. Lagerquist
Lawton
Josephine Lagerquist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lagerquist
Lagerquist Cruelty Case Testimony Details Abuse Claims
Miss Lagerquist observed in court with her father as she aided her mother in outlining alleged cruelty by her husband and daughter. Judge Fox narrows scope to cruelty and abuse claims dating from March 1905, noting no non-support case.
Lawsuit Resolves Over Mrs Lord's Honeymoon Helper
Elizabeth Green, formerly employed by Mrs James Lord daughter of Thomas W Lawson, sued for wages claiming discharge after refusing second class travel. She won by default in lower court and the Superior Court trial ended in settlement as she pursued $883.
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Elizabeth Green
James Lord
Thomas W. Lawson
Arrest of Miele in Providence killing case
Stephano Miele aged 21 was arrested in Providence on May 9 for the fatal stabbing of Francesco Giuliano, 24, during a dispute over ownership of a bottle of beer. The killing occurred Sunday in the city.
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Providence
Stephano Miele
Francesco Giuliano
Man Wins $8690 Verdict Against Boston Elevated
William W. Lord was awarded $8690 in a suit against the Boston Elevated after claiming an injury at Rockville Park when a streetcar jerked forward as he attempted to board, throwing him to the ground.
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William W. Lord
Boston H Elevated
Rockville Park
Public dinner declined for Port of Boston surveyor J J McCarthy
Jeremiah J. McCarthy United States Surveyor of Customs at Boston declines a public dinner offered by 134 prominent city figures and 125 business leaders noting a past dinner in 1902. The invitation praised his tact and efficiency since June 1899 and cites his term ending June 8 1911.
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Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Edwin A. Curtis
Port of
Boston
Mass
John F. Fitzgerald
John D. Long
John Q. A. Brackett
John JL. Bates
William Lawrence
James N. Supple
George A. Gordon
Charles H. Crump
U. S
Hotel Vendome
Commonwealth
United States Surveyor of Customs
Port of Boston
McKinley
Roosevelt
McCarthy
Littlefield Case Postponed Again in Block Island Matricide
Frank Littlefield of Block Island faces a continued matricide case after a no show in Newport. The court reset the trial for May 19 as an inquest proceeds on Block Island. Prosecutors accuse him of killing his mother Anne Elizabeth Littlefield on April 12.
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Newport
R. I
Frank Littlefield
Block Island
Littlefield
Anne Elizabeth Littlefield
Embroidery Made Easy for Dutch Collar Decoration
Simple soap and water removes the embroidery made easy design from a Dutch collar. The design is shown for next Sunday's Post j with decorative potential and basic removal steps.
Episcopalian Day at World Exposition Draws Large Audience
Episcopalian Day at the World in Boston attracted the largest afternoon audience aside from Saturdays. The crowd included church members from New England and many clergymen from New York, Rochester, St. Louis, Detroit, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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Boston
New England
New York City
Rochester
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Baltimore
EVERY SEAT TAKEN The Pageant of Darkness and Tight
A crowded Pageant of Darkness event fills the venue with eager attendees. Organizers report full capacity as performers deliver a dramatic showcase featuring tight choreography and atmospheric lighting.
World in Boston Presents Evening Program Highlights
Day schedule lists events at 2 pm reception and 3 pm and 8 pm pageant of darkness and light. Key speakers include Dr. C. P. Gifford Miss E. H. Stanwood Mrs. H. W. Peabody Frances B. Patterson H Horn and Harry Wade Hicks. Episcopal dinner at 6 30 and a missionary demonstration at 4 30.
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WORLD
Boston
C. P. Gifford
E. H. Stanwood
H. W. Peabody
Beverly
Frances B. Patterson
China
Woeman's Missionary Meeting
Watertown Missionary Circle
Harry Wade Hicks
New York
Crowd Fills Hall As Dinner For Mission Work Is Told
An audience fills the hall to capacity for a banquet presided by Rev Alexander Mann D D. Bishop Lawrence speaks on church missions and the church’s unique platform as President Samuel B Capen extends a welcome.
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Alexander Mann
Samuel B. Capen
Lawrence
Women Lead Foreign Mission Day at Exposition
A Pageant Hall meeting featured Bishop Lloyd and Miss Julia Emery with other speakers as women missionaries take center stage at the exposition. Foreign mission work and women’s roles receive emphasis with talks in multiple courts and a China scene feature. Albert E. Legg will speak on Silver Bay conferences and summer school style mission training.
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Bishop Lloyd
New York
Board of Missions of the Church
Kingdom of Heaven
Julia Emery
Arthur S. Lloyd
H. L. Burlean
Grace D. Lindley
China
Silver Bay
N. Y
Albert E
Legg
Young People’s Missionary Movement
Judge Rules On Roxbury Woman Will
Probate Judge George refused to allow the will of Catherine Clasby of Ellsworth street Roxbury after a three day hearing The will left about 4000 to her son Thomas and several other children contested the estate A compromise suggested division with minor modifications since Mrs Clasby died intestate in part.
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George
Catherine Clasby
Ellsworth Street
Roxbury
Inventor Awarded $5000 in Flat Wire Belting Case
Jacob East won a $5000 verdict plus $588.50 interest from Robert A. Hammond, owner of a belting shop on Atlantic Avenue, who allegedly promised $5000 for inventing a flat wire belting. Hammond was found liable for the invention claim.
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Jacob East
Robert A. Hammond
Hammond
Atlantic Avenue
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