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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1905

Page

12

Suitcase trial scene draws crowd as Geary case unfolds

In Geary trial proceedings, few women attend compared with Tucker case, as Mrs Geary and daughters listen through two days. Testimony featured Dr McLeod's wife, Miss Coulter the maid, nurse Miss Griffin and Morris Nathan the lover, with spectators and court demeanor described in detail.

Geary Tucker Dr. McLeod Dr. Hunt Howard

Tainted Turkey Confiscated in Health Sweep

Health inspectors seized over 5000 pounds of tainted turkey sent to Boston by a Western meat magnate. The meat was condemned and sent to a rendering plant after a danger crate prompted a county wide search of commission houses. Investigators traced the problem to ice packing too soon after slaughter.

Boston Board of Health Board of Health Office Commission Houses

Thanksgiving Styles In Hats Shoes And Coats

A local store advertises a wide range of fur coats and overcoats priced from $10 to $50. The copy emphasizes Morse-made quality and urges shoppers to explore hats, shoes and furnishing goods in highly seasoned styles for Thanksgiving dressing.

Thanksgiving market rush features varied meats and prices

Marketmen report plentiful ducks geese chickens roasting pigs and vegetables for Thanksgiving. Prices range from 18 to 35 cents per pound for turkeys and fowl, 2.50 for roasting pigs, 1.75 per pair for fancy birds, and cranberries eight een t 15 cents a quart.

Kentucky Texas Vermont Rhode Island New York City Philadelphia Boston Malaga Empire Pitts-Kimball Co N. E

Murphy's Hotel Burns in Dalhousie Losses Reach 20000

DALHOUSIE N B Nov 28 Murphy s Hotel here was burned today causing a loss of 20000 No one was injured.

Dalhousie N. B Murphy’s

Skater Samuel Cusick Drowns While Ice Skating

Samuel Cusick 12, son of John Cusick, drowned while skating on Mill River in Hatfield this afternoon. Neighbors raised the alarm and authorities investigated the incident. The tragedy marks a fatal ice accident on the Mill River near Hatfield.

Hatfield Samuel Cusick John Cusick Mill River

Nurse Recalls Geary Case and Abortion Inquiry

Nurse Sarah Griffin testified about the Geary case, detailing the abortion procedure at 68 Winthrop Street, the use of masks, and Miss Geary’s death after the operation. She described Dr. McLeod and Dr. Pettee aiding, the disposal plans, and subsequent discussions on death certificates and body disposal.

Geary

Testimony of Dr. John Pettee in Winthrop Street case

Dr. John Pettee of Roxbury said he knew Dr. Mc Leod ten years and assisted with his patients at the Bishop house hospital network. He described abortions at a Winthrop Street house, identified a Mrs. Dean as Mrs. Dana, and recalled Dr. Mc Leod’s absence duties. He arrived about 9:30 after a Sept 14 call and saw several patients. examination paused with court adjourned pending resumption.

Yodu William BH. Hunt Howard Crawford West Canton Street Henderson Bishop Office McLeod Dr. McLeod Dean Portland Cambridge Boston Quincy Market Philadelphia Dr. Flower Shawmut Avenue Roberts North Twelfth South Twelfth North Eleventh South Eighth Vahey Hunt Robert McKenney William Stanford John Pettee Roxbury Bishop House Winthrop Street Dana

Crawford's Evidence In Morning Session Examined

Geary Louis W. Crawford testified as the trial resumed with the district attorney continuing the direct examination. He identified his role as a director in the Mrs Dr Bishop corporation and answered questions on lease payments and operating expenses. He noted the weekly rent of three hundred dollars and referenced the office's business.

Mr. Vahey Miss Geary New York Crawford Louis W. Crawford

Memorial service for Brook line Lodge 886 Elks at Harvard Church

Brookline Elks lodge 886 holds its annual memorial service at Harvard Congregational Church in Brookline on Sunday. Congressman Morris Sheppard of Texas will deliver the address assisted by Rev. Leonard Storrs and Rev. Allen Thomas. Professor Dunham directs music with the Weber Male Quartet and Carl Behr's String Quartet.

Brookline Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Harvard Congregational Church Brookline Morris Sheppard Texas Leonard K. Storrs D. D St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Allen Thomas Harvard Church Dunham Weber Carl Behr

Silk mill in Turnerville destroyed by fire

Turnerville silk mill owned by B W Turner & Co burned tonight causing about 10000 dollars in losses mainly to new machinery. Approximately 60 workers will be laid off because of the fire.

Turnervilled Conn Bire B. W. Turner & Co

Minister Barbour Dies of Cancer in Newark

The Rev. Herman H. Barbour pastor emeritus of North Baptist Church Newark died today of cancer. He was born in Hartford Conn where he practiced law before entering ministry.

Newark N. J Herman H. Barbour North Baptist Church Mr. Barbour Hartford Conn

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