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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1906

Page

12

Eight Hour Test Delayed in Ellis Navy Yard Trial

Delays in jury instructions occur as counsel dispute unusual questions of law in the eight hour labor test case. Contractor William H. Ellis and associate Seth Perkins testified on work hours and feasibility, with Judge Dodge adjourning to allow more legal arguments before resuming at 10 o'clock.

United States District Court William H. Ellis Navy Yard Dodge Ellis Seth Perkins Perkins Thompson French

Charity Whist and Dance Evening Planned at St Peter Hall

Tomorrow evening the first whist and dancing party will be held in St Peter's School Hall Meeting House Hill under the Children of Mary auspices. Proceeds go to charity.

St. Peter's School Hall Meeting House Hill The Children of Mary

Morse's Suits Highlight Fall Quality and Prices

If it's correct it's Morse's. Morse-made suits emphasize worsted fabrics and varied patterns. Coats are long and flaring with shaped backs, wide shoulders, snug collars, and deep lapels. Fronts are full chested with three buttons. Prices range 10 to 35 dollars, with focus on 15 to 25. Adams Square 2-piece suits for boys at 5 to 6 dollars and Norfolk and Bloomer styles at 6.50 to 10 dollars.

Dr Andrew West Selected as MIT Head Likely Willing to Accept

Dr Andrew Fleming West, dean of the Princeton Graduate School since 1901, is widely expected to accept MITs invitation to succeed Henry S. Pritchett. The executive committee named him as candidate and the full board vote is anticipated. West, born 1853 in Alleghany, is a noted educator with degrees from Princeton Lafayette Oxford and honorary doctorates. He is married to Lucy Marshall Fitz Randolph.

Princeton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Pritchett Andrew Fleming West Princeton Graduate School Henry S. Pritchett Boston West Thomas L. Livermore Charles A. Stone Francis H. Williams Dr. West The Institute Corporation Pritchett Carnegie Fund Professor West Alleghany Penn Nathaniel West Brooklyn Philadelphia Lafayette University of Oxford England American School of Classical Studies Rome

Evelyn Thaw Not Worried About Possible New Arrest

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, wife of Harry K. Thaw, says she is not worried by District Attorney Jerome's hint that another arrest may follow the Stanford White murder case. Russell Peabody asserts defense hopes for a superseding indictment, and that the revolver's sourcing has been cleared. he says Mrs Thaw did not buy the weapon.

New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Stanford White Jerome Harry K. Thaw Thaw Russell

Otto Wilhelm Charged With Theft From Roxbury Clothing Store

Otto J. Wilhelm, 20, of 39 Oakwood Street Roxbury, was arrested after noon yesterday by Station 2 officers for larceny of a pair of trousers from a Washington Street clothing concern where he had worked a week. A room search recovered clothing and jewelry stolen from the same firm.

Washington Street Otto J. Wilhelm Oakwood Street Roxbury Station 2

Autos Follow Balloon Race in Pittsfield

The Aero Club of America plans a balloon race in Pittsfield on Saturday with gas supplied by the local gas company. Allan R. Hawley offers a valuable silver cup for the automobile arriving at the landing place within 20 minutes after any balloon descends. Automobiles will start from the gas company grounds alongside the balloons.

Pittsfield Aero Club of America Homer W. Hedge New York Peebles Allan R. Hawley Aero Club

Railway not responsible for cannon damage

The Supreme Court full bench sent down a rescript in Ormandroyd v Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway. The plaintiff, a passenger in Fitchburg on July 4, 1905, was injured by a wad fired from a roadside cannon near Oulet’s residence. Court ruled the railway had no reason to anticipate danger to passengers from such a source.

Supreme Court Sarah E. Ormandroyd Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway Company Fitchburg

Carmelina seen in Curacao linked to Cuban banker case

Oct 17 Curacao reports the steamship Carmelina carrying Manuel Silveira the Cuban banker linked to Ce ballos & Co. disappearance. Passengers say Carmelina docked Curacao Oct 7, coal loaded, then headed toward Porto Cabello with Silveira family aboard in lingering mystery.

New York Carmelina Manuel Silveira Havana Ceballos & Co Curacoa Bennett Zulia Red D

Old-Time News Boys Organize Reunion Group

Ed Gannon Louis Kriger Billy Quinn and Fred Karnes back a new association of veteran newsboys. The nucleus plans a Wednesday meeting at 235 Washington Street to form a club with monthly gatherings and occasional balls, inviting those who have spun papers in the misty past.

Uxtra Ed Gannon Louis Kriger Billy Quinn Fred Karnes Washington Street

Murder Charge Filed Against McEwan for Wife’s Killing

A new warrant sworn in the lower court accuses Alexander McEwan of first degree murder for shooting his wife in a Bulfinch Street restaurant on Monday afternoon. At booking police listed assault with intent to kill before the death prompted the murder upgrade by Captain Dugan.

Alexander McEwan Bulfinch Street McEwan Captain Dugan

John Kenna Dies in Pittsfield Auto Crash

John Kenna a 60 year old laborer died at the House of Mercy Pittsfield today from skull fracture after being struck by an automobile owned by Robert Hager of New York and driven by chauffeur A. S. Baker. Baker pleaded guilty to reckless driving and a manslaughter charge is to be preferred.

Pittsfield John Kenna House of Mercy Robert Hager New York Baker Kenna

Former bank president indicted over Middleport failure

Pomeroy on October 17 reports E. C. Cox former president of the Middleport Bank which failed days ago was indicted by the grand jury today. He faces charges of causing the bank’s failure.

Pomeroy E. C. Cox Middleport Bank

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