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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
3
Wilbur Wright lifted his biplane in a 12 mile wind at the government aviation field in College Park. He flew twice before dusk, each flight lasting about two minutes with Lieutenant Lahm aboard. The craft climbed to 75 feet before the engine stopped and it glided down smoothly.
Paris dispatch reports Ambassador and Mrs Henry White will board the steamer George Washington at Cherbourg for New York, sailing tomorrow.
Swampscott reports C M Van Kroonenburgh learns his wife, missing since June, is alive with her parents in Malaga Spain. His Rotterdam mother has inherited $100000. He plans to travel to Spain soon to rejoin his wife.
Aquil Ecuador reports a new ferry capsized during its trial trip. Eighteen of the 22 passengers aboard were drowned within about an hour of service. The disaster occurred as the vessel was tested after launch.
The murder case of Annie Mullins is set to begin today at 10 o clock in the Superior Court room East Cambridge Before Justices Fox and White Defendants Dionisios Spiropoulos and Peter C Delorey face trial with a large panel of talesmen summoned The prosecution is led by District Attorney John J Higgins with Horace D Hardy John G Brackett and Charles J Weir Also defending are Frank McDermott and John A E Maroney with Henry H Winslow for the Greek Spiropoulos and Delorey face murder charges
James Thompson of Somerville sues Walter Hadley for 15000 claiming Walter bribed him with promised reward to use his lifelong intimacy with Benjamin Hadley to influence the will. Thompson argues the will approved by the court stemmed from his efforts and may reopen the probate contest.
District attorney’s office silent yet cases point to first degree murder against two defendants. Mrs. Francis Delorey testifies for prosecution about the murder of Annie Mullins, with details from her confession to Cambridge police and the timing of the discovery of the body on March 28, 1908.
West Point mourns Eugene A. Byrne with full military honors after a football tragedy closed his career. Cadets lay white roses on the bier, floral pieces from Harvard, the Naval Athletic Association, and others adorn the grave as the firing squad salutes. Father Abbott delivers the eulogy.
Enrico Caruso arrives in New York aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie and declares his voice in very good shape after singing 283 times in Europe with notable success. The returning party includes Clarence Whitehill Carl Joern Forsell Bella Alten Jane Osborne Hanna and Amanda Lecomte.
The fleet lightened by one cutter in the Bering sea patrol. The Bear arrived in Seattle with 150 American men and women left destitute at Nome after working for an improvement company. The Bear will sail to San Diego to take regular station.
The ad promotes a Pablo A overcoat made of fine Scotch wool with auto collars and new colorings. F. Gray Co. advertises Washington and Hanover location offering best $20.00 overcoat for $9.90, highlighting value and bargain pricing.
Walter Hadley denies any agreement with Thompson and vows not to pay. Thompson sues for contractual services claiming he influenced Benjamin Hadley to make a will before death. The case mentions a broader will contest, alleged forgeries, and a prior settlement that left Walter Hadley as residuary legatee.
In Breathitt county Breathitt precinct a man shot another during voting. Til den Blanton says Demosthenes Noble raised a pistol to his brothers and Blanton fired killing Noble instantly. Blanton was a challenger and was taken to Jackson after the shooting.
In Kiev on November 2, a blaze at Count Tyshkevitch’s stud killed 108 high quality horses. Authorities say the fire was likely incendiary and started last night, wiping out a major Russian breeding operation.
Lady Crofton leaves New York for England with Sir Morgan Crofton under Pinkerton escort. Lord Montagu remains in the city, having been a constant companion during her two month stay. The couple reconciled at the Gotham Hotel after weeks of rumor and intrigue.
Medical Examiner Magrath and Chief Police Inspector Dugan investigate the death of West End woman Alice Kelley at 29 Causeway Street. George W Kennedy says he knew her and found her after midnight. a physician determined drug poisoning and an empty morphine bottle was found in the room.
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