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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
12
Rochester New York November 24 Mrs Georgianna Sampson of Palmyra widow of Harry Sampson nephew of the late Admiral Sampson was arrested today charged with murder of her husband whose death November 1 was initially attributed to self inflicted gunshot wound.
Initial belief of self harm gave way to coroner led inquiry after expert testimony that Sampson could not have fired the fatal shot. A quarrel over a letter to his wife emerged with family testimony. Sampson lay with a cheese package in hand at death in the farmhouse. Mrs. Sampson, arrested for murder, was not compelled to speak and was housed in Lyons jail after custody transfer to Sheriff Collins' daughter Teresa.
The notice promotes new storage wardrobes that protect suit stock from dust and prevent wrinkles. It boasts two six floor buildings covering 92 400 square feet as the largest best equipped clothing house in New England.
Turkeys of all sizes flood the market with plenty and prices at 25 to 32 cents a pound. Vermont cocks fetch 32 cents, hens 28 cents, Western birds 20 cents and up, with Green Mountain bull turkeys scarce yet available. Market congestion grows as crates tower in South Market while express teams navigate crowds and busy crossings.
Edward Ward Vanderbilt testified in Brooklyn before a sheriff's jury and a Supreme Court appointed commission in a personalfitness review led by his daughter Minerva Vanderbilt. He defended his religion against accusations of feigning spirits and recalled messages from several spirits including a new one named Trixie. He described his marriage to May Pepper Scannell Vanderbilt and his widowhood, noting financial strain and his belief that all souls are one.
Edward H. O Toole 30 year old chauffeur for the Armstrong Company living at 185 Pearl street Cambridge was thrown from his taxi on Cherry street West Somerville last evening by an obstruction. He sustained four skull fractures and other injuries that may prove fatal while transporting a wedding party home from Cambridge.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and Bureau of Animal Industry chief Melvin met with Michigan officials and ordered a cattle quarantine similar to measures in Pennsylvania and New York. The action aims to curb disease spread among herds statewide.
Defense counsel argued illegal voting claims in Brookline Municipal Court may challenge the validity of the Democratic caucus from six months earlier and the September Republican caucus. The issue was whether a candidate for nomination who serves as a caucus official can affect caucus validity, a question Boston election officials Burlen and McLaughlin said does not invalidate a caucus.
Arlington residents discover after three years they have been buying water meters from the town and paying rental on meters that were supposed to belong to property owners. The Board of Selectmen will hear the issue as officials defend a five year repurchase policy. The dispute began when a resident was billed rental on a meter he thought he owned.
Witnesses in Sullivan Square station cried out as a train dragged Anna Whitton a short distance on the platform. The 68 year old from 98 West Street Malden was taken to the emergency room with head chest and knee injuries after the brakeman stopped the train and an ambulance arrived.
Newburyport reports the death of Dr. John Homer a veteran physician and surgeon known as one of the oldest in the state. The exact age and funeral arrangements were not disclosed in the brief notice.
President Castro departed from La Guaira aboard the Guadeloup bound for Bordeaux to undergo an operation by a Berlin specialist. The journey follows the continuing health concerns of the Venezuelan leader and signals the involvement of international medical expertise.
President Castro of Venezuela plans to travel abroad for an operation after his doctors advise surgery by a German specialist. He has internal kidney abscesses and seasickness. if successful he will visit Paris briefly before returning to Caracas. Three top Venezuelan physicians and family accompany him.
In Tiptonville Tennessee a mob executed three Black men Edward Stineback Marshall Stineback after a rushed trial for killing Special Deputy Burruss and wounding Deputy Hall. The mob seized the prisoners at the courthouse and hanged them at a large tree amid volleys of gunfire, claiming legality for the act.
At the Dover city election George J. Foster as Republican won the mayoralty by 487 votes over Democrat Ezra Oscar Pinkham. This marks his second term as mayor, previously challenging the office in 1906 but losing to Michael J. White.
The Broadway Bridge over the Boston and Maine tracks in Chelsea reopened yesterday afternoon restoring streetcar service. Patrons rejoiced as transit resumed after six weeks of closure affecting local riders.
Speaker Cannon arrived in Washington from Illinois for the special session. He said there will be an honest tariff revision and no need to fret about selecting a Speaker, and that people will get the tariff revision they voted for.
James Melvin shot his brother in law Paul Grover after a West End chase sparked by Melvin’s separation from his wife. Grover was wounded three times at Rexford cafe but is expected to recover as the suspect was pursued and fled.
President elect Taft plans to enforce Republican platform pledges in the House or block Speaker Cannon's re election. He weighs backing Representative Walter I Smith of Iowa and examines who could command votes if Smith quits. The move could trigger a major clash with Cannon, backed by Roosevelt and public sentiment.
Melvin, accused of stalking Grover for a year, fired twice as Grover left the Rexford, grazing clothing and wounding him fatally. Grover fled into the Rexford cafe and stairway. three bullets hit him. Melvin held on a $2500 bail, arraigned for assault with a loaded revolver.
Between 5 and 11 Monday evening the Van Noorden residence at 82 Hoiland Street was entered and $1000 worth of furs and jewelry stolen. Miss Frances Curley, the maid, left earlier and returned to find the house ransacked. A jimmy lay on the dining room floor.
Lima Peru November 24 The Peruvian government will award a gold medal to Annie Peck the American mountaineer who reached the summit of Mt Huascaran last August. President Leguia met Miss Peck and will attend her lecture Thursday night before the Geographical Society along with cabinet members and other officials.
Damage suits filed in 1901 against prominent women and women’s clubs of Waltham Watertown and Brighton have been dropped. Plaintiff Timothy F Buckley of Waltham owner of the Albany House Brighton in 1901 sought recompense for costs after liquor license revocation and closure. Clubs to reimburse Buckley for expenditures and will pay a $625 bill for counsel Melvin M Johnson.
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