Legal Battle Over Thaw Case Sparks Court Debate
A courtroom session on March 6 centers on whether the state should allow expert testimony for Thaw or rely on direct examination alone. Attorney Jerome presses for broader authorities while Fitzgerald argues against extraneous inquiries, as Wagner and Evins detail Thaw’s condition and trial conduct.
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Timereni
Watty Korhaw
Willian ‘Phew
Wtaad
Jérome
Jerome
Scome
Fitegerald
Asie Che
Delias
Wagter
Pat
Detaias
Harry K. Thawan
Wagner
Evins
Amell
Acton Social News Highlights and Local Visits
Acton pages report a quiet week with a whist party in Exchange Hall Monday night and Loute Jerminga entertainment from Leourtnbter Saturday. Mrs McCormack of Quincy visited her father A Sweet. Grace Hutchinson faces appendicitis and will have surgery later this week. The Oak Farm Dramatic Co plans a Concord Junction performance tomorrow night with other venues courted. Robert Christie’s 14th birthday celebrated by 21 friends who gave a seal ring.
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Newton
N. BO. P
Loute
Jerminga
Mary
Lothrop
Aenor Tuttle
Lburg
Fen Horan
Ruth Brigham
Pitchburg
Vilages
Congrégational Church
Oak Farm” Dramatic Co
Concord Junction
Atve
Littleton
Waltham
Robert Christie
Feeley
Otter River
Fitchburg
Leigh
Watertown
Canfield
Mr. Pierce
Concord
Enjoyable Social by the Improvement Association
The Improve ment Association hosted a social in Exchange Hall on Thursday evening for 31 ladies. A concert preceded card games, dancing, and refreshments, with attendees noting a very enjoyable night. Next Thursday the group moves to the Universalist Church vestry and plans to open membership to ladies. Professor F William Rane will address attendees.
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Improvement Association
Exchange Hall
The
Universalist Church
F. William Rane
Forester
Bold robbery at ticket office with $45 taken
Miss Sawyer observed a thief wrenching iron bars from a ticket office window and reaching in to grab about $45. The crime occurred between 10 and HM, with no arrest made yet. A suspicious loiterer prompted a search that led to a tramp in town, but he was not the culprit.
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Miss Sawyer
Ayer
Dresser Emerges From Bankruptcy Amid Lawsuit Effort
New York records show Daniel Dresser freed from bankruptcy after creditors agreed to discharge. He plans to sue for 82 million dollars, claiming losses tied to the collapse of a shipbuilding trust and related broker actions dating back to March 1903.
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New York
Daniel Dresser
West Acton Community Notes and Local Incidents
West Acton reports Mrs. B L Hayward ill with influenza. Baptist choir plans an Easter cantata. Mrs. John Voose returns from Westford after three weeks amid her sister Mrs M Daniels illness and death. Mr Lane on John Blanchard place slips on ice with milk cans, injuring two ribs. Mrs F R Knowlton hosts a surprise 60th birthday party for her husband with 28 relatives present. Miss Susie Poultney sails for the Mediterranean, aboard the Republic, after its Naples harbor collision. six months abroad with sister Mrs Mills and husband.
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the Baptist Choir
John Voose
Westford
M. Daniels
Lane
John Blanchard
Boxboro
F. R. Knowlton
Knowlton
Susie Poultney
Ateam
Republic
Naples
Longfellow Anniversary Observed by West Acton Schools
The 100th anniversary of Henry W. Longfellow's birth was observed Wednesday afternoon by West Acton schools. Invitations welcomed parents and friends who attended. The program featured "Hiawatha" themed sheets with "The Bridge" and life sketches, songs, duets, and recitations by all grade levels, with praise for careful preparation by teachers and pupils.
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Henry W. Longfellow
West Acton
Oe -Peet
Ruth Knowlton
Snowflake
Arrow and Song
Glen Gould
Grace Welsh
Hiawatha
Obituary of Mrs. John E. Tuttle
Mrs. John E. Tuttle widow of Joseph F. Tuttle died suddenly at her daughter Mrs. George A. Gilchreist home in Fitchburg February 27 from apoplectic shock. Born in Stow and long in Boxboro and Fitchburg she leaves three children Mrs. J A Goding Mrs. George A Gilchreist and Harry F Tuttle. Burial in Mt Hope cemetery.
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John E. Tuttle
Joseph F. Tuttle
George A. Gilchreist
Boutellest
Fitchburg
Tuttle
Stow
Boxboro
Fefiburg
Universalist Church
J. A. Goding
Harry F. Tuttle
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Excellent Concert by Franklyn Quartet in West Acton
The Franklyn Quartet of Boston gave an outstanding concert at the Baptist church in West Acton Thursday night earning high praise. Soloists Mr Handy and Miss Wood impressed fans while Miss Sheridan provided strong accompaniment. Miss Woodry could not attend. The Y. M. C. A. (B) gentlemen hosted the event and deserve congratulations on a successful affair.
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Baptist Church
Franklyn
Boston
West Acton
Mr. Handy
Miss Wood
Miss Sheridan
Miss Woodry
Y. P
Acton Centre Notices and Upcoming Auctions
John White is able to be out again. Auction sales are planned by Acton's Auctioneer Otis H. Forbush in West Acton. Upcoming sales include Mrs Mary S C Fowler's estate in Acton, Peter Pilkington's North East Sudbury farm sale, Topsfield cattle sale, and an Admx sale in Waltham. Floral tributes and a quartet remarked on during services at Woodlawn tomb.
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Moses Taylor
Lowell
Acton
Otis H. Forbush
West Acton
Mary 8. C. Fowler
E. H. Cuttler
Peter Pilkington
Sudbury
Topsfield
Waltham
Death of Mrs Wood is Waverly funeral services held
The community mourns Mrs. F. P. Wood born August 14 1846 a longtime church organist and charity worker died Wednesday February 27. Survived by husband Oliver D Wood three daughters Sara A Wood Helen A Wood and Mrs Arthur Gould and son Oliver D Wood. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. T. M. Miles from the late home.
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Wwood
O. W. Drew
Olivia L. B. Atherton
Haverhill and
Lancaster
Burlington
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fraklyn P. Wood
Wood
Oliver D
Sara A
Helen
A. Wood
Arthur Gould
T. M. Miles
Acton Tree Warden Seeks Browntail Nest Removals
Citizens with knowledge of estates where browntail moth nests remain in trees, defying the October 1, 1906 board of selectmen order, are urged to inform Chas. J. Williams, tree warden, East Acton Massachusetts.
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Board of Selectmen
Chas. J. Williams
East Acton
Mass
License vote reduced in Vermont towns in 1907 elections
Vermont towns continued to reject liquor sales after repeal of the prohibitory law. Only five cities and twenty two towns favored license, with changes in Burlington and Barre notable as Burlington voted against and Barre moved to support liquor selling. Mayoral contests favored Republicans in several towns.
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Burlington
Barre
Walter J. Bicelow
Burke
Rutland
St. Albans
Montpelier
Haley
Vergennes
James
Ryan
Cars Collide in East Boston Tunnel Injury Toll Rises
In a rear end collision of two electric cars in the East Boston tunnel two people were seriously hurt and transported to a hospital while about a dozen others were shaken or cut by flying glass. One Chelsea car failed brakes and struck the East Boston vehicle at the Atlantic Avenue station.
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Boston
Elect
East Boston
Atlantic Avenue
Chelsea
Glover's Counsel
Stock Plunge Shakes Markets Amid Broad Decline
A sharp tumble hit New York stocks on Wednesday March 6 as markets closed with all major indices down. Investors faced widespread losses with many issues finishing at multi year lows and confidence dampened by scant news catalysts.
Hearst States Independence League Will Run Alone
Albany March 6 Hearst state chairman of the Independence League told delegates from across New York that future campaigns will be conducted without alliance with either of the old parties. He spoke at a state conference outlining the league's independent approach.
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Albany
Independence League
Wll
W. R. Hearst
League
Butler and Miss Kate La Montagne Wed at Pendleton Home
Columbia University president Butler married Kate La Montagne at Mrs. Pendleton's home in New York with only relatives and close friends present. Rev Father McKinnon of St Ignatius officiated. March sun M.
Censure for Naval Officers in Dominion Stranding Case
A naval court martial at Chatham found Captain Kingsmill and Lieutenant Noake guilty of neglect that led to the battleship Dominion running aground in the St. Lawrence River last August. Both officers are sentenced to be severely reprimanded.
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London
Chatham
Kingsmill
Noake
Dominion
St. Lawrence ‘River
Submarine Gymnote Strikes Rock While Submerged
The French submarine Gymnote, maneuvering below the surface, struck a rock and stove in several plates. It reached the surface and was towed ashore with no casualties reported.
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Youlon
Gymnote
Bereavement Notice From West Acton Family
The family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for support during the loss of our dearly beloved mother and grandmother. Grateful for the floral remembrance and kind deeds from Mr and Mrs J A Goding and son Mr and Mrs G A Gilchreist and son and Mr and Mrs Harry F Tuttle. West Acton March 5 1907.
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Roberts
J. A. Goding
G. A. Gilchreist
Harry F. Tuttle
West Acton
Local Stock and Eggs for Hatching in West Acton
White Wyandotte and Barred Rock eggs for hatching offered by George W. Burroughs in Boxboro Mags. Stock hay for sale priced from $8 to $14 per ton by F R Knowlton, West Acton.
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West Acton
George W. Burroughs
Boxboro
Mags
F. R. Knowlton
Marlboro Residents Depart for Mines and Club Reorganization
Michael E O Donnell and John left Marlboro for Mines Cumberland County N J to spend March with friends. Arthur Gervais and family from Albany NY visit Azarie Gervias in Paris St. Gervias plans to reopen his restaurant after a fire. West side youths plan to reorganize the Gagnon club with 26 signing on. Beaudreau block quarters once used by the club have been leased.
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Michael E. O'Donnell
John
West Part
Gagnon Club
Beaudreau
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