Did Only What the Lord Told Me in Court
Josephine Terranova, on trial for killing her uncle and aunt we can read her testimony about brutal years of abuse starting when she was about 11. She describes repeated beatings and forced housework for many boarders, and pressure to marry, with her husband’s family controlling her church access and confession. She says she remained loyal and found happiness after marriage, until a warning from her uncle about her virtue.
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New York
Josephine Terranova
City Hall
Nahant Wins Land Take Case Against United States
A Nahant jury awarded the town 16,790.72 dollars for land taken at Bass Point for coast defense. The verdict covers 614.75 for highway materials and 4,788.63 for loss of water supply. the sewerage cost is disputed with a final judgment of 9,300 dollars plus interest. The government’s Asa P. French said he will appeal to the United States Court of Appeals.
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Nahant
United States
Bass Point
United States District Court
Asa P. French
United States Court of Appeals
Bonaparte Returns to Duty at Navy Department
Secretary Bonaparte resumes duties at the Navy Department after an illness keeping him away for about three weeks. He begins work in Washington on May 22.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Navy
Why Doctors Say Drink Pabst Beer
A newspaper feature reports doctors favor Pabst Blue Ribbon for its alleged purity and cleanliness. It quotes a Chicago physician praising the Pabst process and sterilization, asserting the beer is the cleanest in the world and fully aged before it leaves the brewery.
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Chicago
Lawyers Examine Checks in Ferdinand E Borges Trial
Attorneys reviewed hundreds of checks worth 1 to 1000 dollars in the Ubero Company land development case. Charles F. Richards testified as the only witness. Judges allowed a joint tally by Chase and Baker to speed up the process as the La Puerta Development Company linked to W D Owen was examined for its role in developing the plantation.
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Ferdinand E. Borges
Ubero Company
Tangle
Charles F. Richards
W. D. Owen
la Puerta Company
White
Messrs. Chase and Baker
la Puerta Development Company
Indianapolis
W.D. Owen
Man Loses Suit Over Overnight Car Detention
Joseph M. Cox failed to prove damages after suing Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. He claimed a Nov 2 2002 trip from San Francisco to Chicago left him confined in a switched and detained car near Huntington Colorado overnight without heat or food. The jury ruled for the railroad.
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Joseph M. Cox
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Superior Court
San Francisco
Chicago
Huntington
Col
Denver
Archbishop Blanchet Dies After Prolonged Illness
Portland Oregon May 22 The Right Rev Francis Xavier Blanchet D D 71 a cleric of the archdiocese of Oregon died today after a prolonged illness at age 70.
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Portland
Ore
Francis Xavier Blanchet
Archdiocese of
Oregon
Pair Accuse Each Other In Turbulent Divorce Case
In a busy divorce court a young couple, David F. Bickford and Thurza I., who married in January 1900, accuse each other of misconduct. The wife claims no wrong, while Bickford alleges her trip to Nantasket and a hotel visit with a man. Thurza counters with a cross libel suit. The case resumes tomorrow.
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David F. Bickford
Thurza I
Nantasket
Camden Street
Bickford
Castle Square
Massachusetts Highway Commission Auto Rule Enforcement
The Massachusetts Highway Commission proposes to suspend or revoke registrations and licenses for noncompliance with its prescribed requirements upon properly made complaints. The board will cooperate with police and local authorities to enforce compliance by automobile owners and drivers in the Commonwealth.
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Massachusetts Highway Commission
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Lodge May Party Shines At Corinthian Hall
A large turnout attended the Commonwealth Lodge Knights of Pythias May party at Corinthian Hall last night. Alexander's orchestra provided the music and dancing continued late. Officers listed include floor director Louis Vigdor and assistants Samuel Goldberg and J Axe among others.
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Commonwealth Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Corinthian Hall
Alexander
Louis Vigdor
Samuel Goldberg
J. Axe
M. Lipson
Basch
A. Marx
J. Meresky
J. Pinks
M. Uletsky
Cohen
J. Friedman
M. Bergson
Max Uletsky
Timandra Sails 290 Miles A Day On Record Run To Boston
The Timandra, a British-flagged ship owned by N. W. Rice & Co. of Boston, arrived from Buenos Ayres after a 39 day voyage. Captain James MacQuarrie led the vessel which logged a best 290 miles in one day and averaged 270 miles daily over 10 days.
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Timandra
Buenos Ayres
Cape Cod
Evans
Confidence
Nantucket
N. W. Rice & Co
Cunard Pier
Boston
James MacQuarrie
Point India
Cape Hatteras
MacQuarrie
Rebecca Crowell
Crowell
Argentina
New York
As Ye Sow Maid Is Charged With Theft
May E. Trant arrested in Leominster by Officer Michael T. Conlon on larceny charges. Laura Dean of the As Ye Sow company alleges clothing valued at $300 was stolen. Trant wore part of the apparel at arrest. Detained in Hartford where the theft occurred.
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Worcester
E. Trant
Leominster
Michael T. Conlon
Laura Dean
Miss Trant
Miss Teant
Musicians Postpone AFM Session Over Unready Reports
The afternoon AFM session at Faneuil Hall was halted at 2 30 due to incomplete committee reports. A printer's note explained the I T U label omission, accepted by vote, and a resolution praised Mayor E B Schmitz of San Francisco. The meeting adjourned to 9 AM with 190 delegates.
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American Federation of Musicians
Faneuil’ Hall
E. EB. Schmitz
No. 6
San Francisco
Joseph Weber
Weber
United States
Solvency Report for Mann Piano Company in Providence
Creditors meeting in Providence on May 22 found the Mann Piano Company solvent with liabilities of 110,209 and assets of 113,103.90. Harold J. Gross was appointed trustee by Referee Barrows, to continue business as needed.
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Providence
R. I
Joseph M., Mann Piano Company
Harold J. Gross
Barrows
Grosg
Reunited After 24 Years By A Newspaper Story
Leicester May 22 The tracing of a name in a newspaper story led Mrs. William Ainsley of Milford to locate her brother Albert Casterson of Winchendon after 24 years apart. They had been separated in 1882 when both children were sent to families via the Society of Orphans Worcester. The siblings are now joyfully reunited.
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Leicester
William Ainsley
Milford
Albert Casterson
Winchendon
Society of Orphans
Worcester
Ainsley
Sea Mystery In Empty Boat Off Gloucester
A recently abandoned long boat with life preservers and oars drifting near Georges Bank was picked up by the fishing schooner Ralph Russell. The Russell crew believed it belonged to a large square rigger and may be tied to a distant sea mystery. The boat was bottom up and showed no identifying marks.
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Gloucester
Georges Bank
Ralph Russell
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