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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
5
Mrs. Frank Brodeur killed herself and her four month old baby by turning on a gas supply and sealing the kitchen. She sat in a chair with the infant in her arms, dying together in their Burlington home.
Found by her husband Frank Brodeur a motorman when he returned home tonight. Family troubles sparked petty arguments that led to her act. She left an unaddressed note saying I hope you will be happy now that I am gone.
Officers of the New England Association of School Superintendents discussed merging with the American Institute. The consolidation, unlikely before 1911, aims to unite teachers and superintendents in a single meeting. About 200 superintendents attended at Latin School hall Warren avenue. Morning programs covered educational topics. afternoon elected officers: President Frank O. Draper, Lawrence. Vice-President Bernard M. Sheridan, Lawrence. Secretary and Treasurer Arthur D. Call, Hartford. Executive Committee Payson Smith, A. H. Keyes, F. E. Parlin.
An Indianapolis newspaper ad quotes Madame Du Barrie touting a French method to develop the bust quickly for women of many ages. The offer promises an illustrated booklet by mail for 2 cents in stamps, with Suite 1004 Quinlan Building Chicago Illinois listed as the contact.
Paris observer reports Advocate General Trouard Rielle delivered an impassioned address urging the conviction of Mme Steinheil for the murder of her husband and stepmother. He cast her as a wicked liar, linking her to Maurice Borderel after a 1907 betrayal by her lover Chouanard.
Prosecutor contests burglary theory and reconstructs events alleging Mme Steinheil and accomplices killed M. Japy after rousing, while she remained somber. Jurors facing bias risk, and Mme Steinheil plans to plead in her own defense as letters of marriage offers flood in.
Miss Eliza Hunt of Clayston road Nottingham posts for help finding her brother Fred Hunt who was last heard from in Callao Peru in 1889. Relatives in England have heard nothing since and inquiries across Peruvian cities have failed to locate him.
Daniel Blake Russell of North Dakota surfaced after hiding to claim half of the estate left by Daniel Russell of Melrose. He declares he is the brother of William C. Russell and issued a defi to the attorneys. The event followed closing arguments by the respondent’s counsel at East Cambridge Probate Court.
Hampton's Magazine owners plan a $60000 life policy on Commander Robert E Peary to secure their $50000 serial rights for his North Pole journey. The policy, after issuance, will decline by $5000 monthly for ten months, matching $5000 per article value.
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled it error to exclude jurors because of shared religious belief with the defendant. The case involved George E. K. Searle v the Roman Catholic bishop of Springfield and Judge Dana’s removal of two jurors with Catholic ties.
Mme. Sembrich gave a memorable afternoon recital in Symphony Hall with Frank La Forge at the piano. Her Handel Esther Hallelujah drew the loudest praise for dramatic and technical brilliance, while Schubert, Brahms and Roslein pieces showed her versatile art. encores followed to a warm, applauding audience.
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