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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

12

Prof Marcou’s Testimony Reveals Engagement Ring Details

In a Boston court Annie Manley’s claims unfold as Professor Marcou faces cross examination. Beatrice Hall testifies about gifts including a diamond ring and money, while questions arise over social visits and plans for marriage.

Annie Phil Marcou Peggy Paris Jacot’s Dewey Davis Grenville Place Clarendon Street Holyoke Street Professor Marcou Emma Bostic Boston Worcester Cote Miss Manley Man McClennen Annie Manley Marcell Bond Halifax

Prominent Attorneys Clash Over Blackmail Case

In a heated courtroom exchange, McClennen denounces the defendant as morally deficient and describes the case as a bold act of blackmail. Dewey defends legal principles beyond color and scripture, urging a judgment free of discrimination while commenting on a $25,000 stake.

Dewey Marcou

Five Men Sentenced to Life In East Cambridge Court

John J. Killion Oscar L. Kelson of Somerville and George L. Gilmore of Roxbury were given life terms for the murder of Somerville druggist Charles E Bushee on January 12 1908. Giuseppe Zeccolo and Ferdinand Di Ribasso were also sentenced for murders committed last spring in a special session of the Superior Criminal Court.

Sherman Somerville Charles E. Bushee Giuseppe Zeccolo Ferdinand di Ribasso Zeccolo di Ribasso Charles F. Reed Watertown Murdock Street Pasquale Collochiello Luigi Marro Montabo Ward Newton Raphael Repucci Jamaica Plain Collochiello Repucci Marro House of Correction Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge John J. Killion Oscar L. Kelson George L. Gilmore Roxbury

Housekeeper Arrested After Roxbury Assault on Deaf Man

Neighbors rushed to 99 Warwick Street Roxbury last evening to find Hiram F Brown severely cut after a reported knife attack. Brown signalled via finger alphabet that housekeeper Mary E Wyman assaulted him. she is jailed at Roxbury Crossing awaiting outcome. Wyman denies attack claiming Brown attacked first and fell on his knife. Police say neighbors prevented serious harm.

Hiram KF. Brown Warwick Street Roxbury Brown Mary E. Wyman Roxbury Crossing

Horse Kicks Man Breaking Skull in Stable Incident

William Harvey 40 and single, at 4 Malloon Place Roxbury, was kicked by a horse while cleaning a stall at Franey's stable 1206 Columbus Avenue last night. He was taken to City Hospital with a fractured skull.

Franey Columbus Avenue William Harvey City Hospital Harvey Malloon Place Roxbury

International Paper Officials Deny Paper Price Fixing

Washington report on the House inquiry into wood pulp and paper costs. Tom T. Waller testifies the price rise was board-decided and not due to pools or collusion. W. A. Whitcomb claims $2.50 per 100 pounds is fair and denies any output restriction. committee aims to conclude soon.

Washington International Paper Company House Tom T. Waller Congress Mann W. A. Whitcomb Mr. Whitcomb Norris Tom A. Walter Walter

Governor Guild Seen as Strong VP Hope in Massachusetts

A chorus of Massachusetts figures push Governor Guild for the Republican vice presidency. Supporters praise his leadership, labor record, and national appeal while noting his East strength could help carry New York and other states.

Governor Guild Massachusetts Guild New York United States Edward W. Dixon Ward William F. Murray Washington National House

Dynamite Car Attacks Hit Cleveland Streetcar Line

A Broadway street car was partially destroyed by a dynamite torpedo in Cleveland Ohio. Twenty five passengers were aboard but no serious injuries. A West Madison street car was also damaged in an explosion with a woman seriously hurt.

Cleveland, O Broadway

Woman Held for Questioning in Dedham Slaying

Mary Gallagher, 65, disabled by palsy, was taken to the Dedham police station by State Officer Fred Flynn and Inspector Maurice Brown to be questioned in the Louise Staula slaying case. After questioning she was released, with detectives pursuing every clue.

Dedham Mary Gallagher Fred Flynn Maurice Brown Louise Staula Gallagher Woman

Maritime Provincial Club Plans May Party

The Maritime Provincial Club held a meeting last evening with strong support for the sixth annual May party. President D. G. McDonald announced committees are hard at work to ensure a bowling themed gala on Thursday May 21 at Intercolonial Hall 214 Dudley Street.

Maritime Provincial Club D. G. McDonald Intercolonial Hall Dudley Street

Eng lish High School Janitor Files Bankruptcy Petition

Fatrick W. Tighe, a janitor at English High School, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. He reports liabilities of 6592 dollars and uncertain assets.

Fatrick W. Tighe United States District Court

Foot Crushed O'Neil Faces Possible Death

J H O Neil aged 57 of 48 Broadway South Boston was struck by a wheel while boarding a City Point car on Northampton street. He underwent amputation and, though improved, his condition worsened and he was placed on the dangerous list.

City Point Northampton Street J. H. O'Neil Broadway South Boston O'Neil

Winthrop Residents Win $2500 for Gun Damage

The House adopted Representative Kelcher’s amendment to the urgent deficiency bill authorizing $2500 payments to property owners whose property was damaged by the discharge of big guns at Forts Heath and Banks in Winthrop.

Washington Winthrop Kelcher House Forts Heath

Drowning of Quartermaster James Holloway at League Island

James Holloway a quartermaster on the cruiser Brooklyn at League Island navy yard was drowned while swimming in the Delaware River near the naval station. He was an expert swimmer and is believed to have been overwhelmed by cramps. His body was recovered.

Philadelphia Penn James Holloway Brooklyn League Island Navy Yard Delaware River Naval Station

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