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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1905

Page

2

Suit Gale Victim Among Pretty Stage Actresses

Victim described as one of the prettiest members of a notably attractive troupe of actresses on stage. The incident drew attention to the group and the circumstances surrounding the gala performance.

Police Detain Nathan in Pittsburg Case Still Unfolding

At midnight Nathan was taken to a private detectives office after a long conference with Superintendent McQuaide and Inspector Watts. By 12 30 AM McQuaide announced Nathan would be held awaiting further details from Boston. The article notes no charges were filed yet and the case remains under investigation.

McQuaide Tme Young Nathan Watts

Miss Melvin Questions If Durrell Victim In Dress Suit Case

Isabel Melvin of The Shepherd King company recalls leaving Boston on Labor Day and receiving letters about Ethel Durrell’s absence. She says Durrell seemed virtuous and recalls Durrell’s remark about being a virtuous girl.

Isabel Melvin Shepherd King” Company Oxford Ethel Durrell Boston Ethel

Who Has Miss Geary's Missing Diamond Ring

Police search for Miss Geary's missing diamond ring and the blue stone cluster ring after she disappeared. Officers intend to check pawn shops in Boston for any rings sold to aid expenses and to uncover clues toward the perpetrator of the crime.

Miss Geary Boston Evelyn

Suit Case Mystery Chronology Shocks Boston Pier

A staged chronology tracks a gruesome suitcase case found Sept 21 at Winthrop Yacht Club, with a second suitcase and discredited clues through Oct 27. The case ties to rings claimed by Mrs. Susan Geary, mother of a missing dancer linked to Ethel Durrell, the Shepherd King. The Boston Post ran exclusive interviews with Morris Nathan and others as rings were identified.

Winthrop Yacht Club Post Berkman Boston Winthrop Shore Charles River Bridge Susan Geary Ethel Durrell Shepherd King Boston Post Morris Nathan

Rings Identified by Geary Family in suitcase mystery

Captain Dugan reports Susan Geary case rings identified by her mother Catherine Geary and two sisters. They describe ring styles, alterations at Wilson Bros, and Susana’s height weight hair and dental details. They discuss Susana’s trip with Shepherd King to Lowell and her wardrobe and past relationships.

Susan Wilson Bros Susana Geary Evelyna

Mystery Letter From Susan Geary Hints at Salem Connection

Police examine a letter dated Sept 19 said to be from Susan Geary, who vanished after a body found in a suitcase near Winthrop Yacht Club. Captains Dugan and Watts debate authorship, handwriting differences, and whether the letter was mailed to ease her mother’s mind.

Captain Dugan Chief Watts Miss Geary Captain du Post Salem Lowell Watts Dugan

Cambridge Captain Ordered to Boston Over Geary Case

Captain Hurley of Cambridge said a telegram from Boston ordered him to bring Mrs Geary and Evelyn Geary to the city. A two hour conference followed with Captain Dugan, where rings were shown and positively identified as having belonged to Susan Geary. Mrs Geary showed stronger identification than her daughter.

Dentist recalls work for Miss Geary in Cambridge

Dr. John E. Hale of Framingham recalled to a Post reporter that he did a dental job for Miss Susan Geary of Cambridge several months ago. He could not specify the exact nature or date of the work without checking his records, but believed it involved front teeth with a gold filling. He said records would confirm location and type when reviewed at his Boston office.

Geary John E. Hale Framingham Post Susan Geary Cambridge Boston

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Chickering Nathan Pierce Wires Pittsburg Miss Melvin Armstrong Violet Hilson Sadie Nathan Miss Hilson Joseph Dugan Criminal Bureau Sunday Post Catherine Geary Shepherd King’ Company Geary House Worcester Rumford Castorla Gearys Lemer Papa Love Capt. Hurley Carters Iver
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