Trial details defunct Ubero Plantation case reveals scant pineapples
Testimony by director William L. Wadleigh in the Ferdinand E. Borges trial claims 12 pineapples were found on Ubero Plant ation in 1905 amid allegations of unjust dividends and false soil claims. Directors Steadman Hood and Mrs. Randall testify to stock and misrepresentation concerns.
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Ferdinand E. Borges
Ubero
William L. Wadleigh
Arthur W. Steadman
Frederick C. Hood
Hood
Owen
Golden Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Plum mer
Over 100 guests gathered at the Hollis residence in Somerville to honor Mr and Mrs Thomas C Plummer on their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple, born in Milton New Hampshire and Roxbury respectively, received a gift of 200 gold dollars presented by three grandchildren dressed in white and gold. Music and refreshments accompanied the celebration.
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Fred Hollis
Somerville
Thomas C. Plummer
Mr. Plummer
Milton
N. H
Swift Guilty on One Count in Post Office Trial
After a nine hour deliberation the jury found Timothy J. Swift guilty on one of five indictments stemming from a deal with Bourn Hadley Co. to win a furniture contract for the central post office. The money found on Swift was $120 in marked bills alleged to be payment. Jury had previously deadlocked twice. The court granted a 30 day suspension of sentence for exceptions.
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Timothy J. Swift
Federal
Swift
Robert T. Bourn
Bourn, Hadley & Co
Templeton
John H. Casey
Casey
Royal Rooter to Wed Popular Dedham Girl
Dedham May 18 The engagement is announced between Miss Marie E. Evans popular clerk at the Dedham news depot and William G. Ferris proprietor of the Blue bowling alleys Boston. Ferris an ardent baseball enthusiast and former royal rooter who sang Tessie at Pittsburg and Boston in 1903 helping Boston’s world championship effort.
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Dedham
Marie E. Evans
Dedham ‘News Depot
William G. Ferris
Blue Bowling Alleys
Boston
Ferris
Tessie
Pittsburg
Malden Pastor Resigns After 41 Years of Ministry
The Rev. Albert Danker of St. Luke's Episcopal Church Linden resigns after 41 years in the ministry and 11 years as pastor of the current church. He plans retirement with resignation effective September 1.
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Malden
Albert Danker
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Linden
Danker
Gettysburg Washington Battlefield Tour from Boston
A personal railroad tour leaves Boston May 2 for Gettysburg and Washington with two days on the battlefield. All expenses paid rate is 32 dollars. For itineraries and information contact Geo M Roberts Passenger Agent New England district 20 Washington street Boston Mass.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
Gettysburg
Washington
Geo. M. Roberts
New England
Washington Street
Mass
Opposed End L Subway Plan Hearings In Cambridge West End
Real estate men led by Martin M. Lomasney urged the West End to oppose an elevated structure tied to the Cambridge subway project. The hearing before the metropolitan affairs sub committee featured remarks by City and state officials from Boston Cambridge Somerville and Malden. The remonstrants argued the Boston terminal act and elevated line harmed property values while Cambridge supporters said Cantilever subway would satisfy public demand.
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West End
Martin M. Lomasney
State House
Cambridge
Peabody
Stevens
Somerville
Bennett
Boston
Lomasney
Davenport
Malden
Daniel J. Kiley
Barrett
Federated Boys Clubs Elect Officers at Twentieth Century House
Representatives of boys clubs met in the Twentieth Century House to select officers for the Federated Boys' Clubs. Officers include President Jacob A Riis of New York and vice presidents Carroll D Wright Worcester, W H P Faunce Providence, and William B Forbush New York. The federation offices are at 3% Congress Street.
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Twentieth Century House
Boys’ Clubs
New England
Jacob A. Riis
New York
Providence
William B. Forbush
City
Frank A. Day
Newton
Lawrence Greenwood
Somerville
Messrs
W. R. George
the George
J Jr
Republic
Henry F. Miller
Miller Plane Company
George D. Chamberlain
Springfield
Frank Beebe
Holyoke
Franks. Mason
Charlestown
Louis D. Richards
Malden
Thomas Chew
Fail River Boys’ Club
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Winter Street
P. K
Pines
Mr. Wadleigh
Gertrude B. Randall
Fiso
Brussels
Wallace
Floor
Bosworth
Mrs. Plummer
Hastings
WL Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Terepme
Brockton
W . L. Douglas
Douglas
Caan
Concera
D. F. Welling
Harvard Street
W. Ll. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Breckton
Summer &T
Cor. Lincoln
Court Street
Cor. Howard
U. S
Royal Rooter
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Riley
Subway
New Movement
Washington and Essex Sts
Oxford
Choice
Rosenberg Brothers
Rochester
Essex Street
Oxfords
Gibson
Goodyear West
Russia
St. Side
Allston Bicycles
Allston
Bos
Ecru
Essex St. Side
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