Ransom McCrillis Acquitted After Prolonged Trial
Ransom F. McCrillis of Methuen former deputy revenue collector was found not guilty by a United States district court jury after a six hour deliberation. The verdict concluded a case involving embezzlement claims of 180.50 with supporters praising his innocence and vowing civil action for libel against Collector Gill.
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Ransom F. McCrillis
Methuen
James Gill
United States District Court
Daniel N. Crowley
Williamb. Sullivan
McCrillis
Lawrence
Corcoran
Gill
Sullivan
McCrullly
Lowell
Walt
Bailey
Collector Girl's
Landry
Haverhill
Jude
Torvoran
United States
Boyd B. Jones
Coorcoran
Mary Landry
MacCrilie
Jones
Earle
Mr. Jones
Lowell Overe
MeKag
Gloucester
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Department
Knox
History of the Case McCrillis Dismissal Blamed
The case began when Collector Gill dismissed McCrillis and outlined alleged embezzlement and misconduct. He faced charges for small shortages, bribery of a boarding house proprietor, threats over liquor licensing, and a public downfall linked to political support. The libel suit follows as prosecutors detail a long pattern of drinking, corruption, and conflicts with officials.
Memorial service plan for ex Gov W olcott announced
Public memorial service steps will be arranged at a meeting at Old South Church in Boston on January ? at 12 30 p m. The invitation is signed by Gov Crane Mayor Hart Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Bishop William Lawrence and Collector George H Lyman.
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Boston
Roger Wolcott
Old South Church
Crane
Hart
Oliver Wendell Holmes
William Lawrence
George H. Lyman
Kidnapped Boy Threatens Ransom In Copper Country
Five year old son of Mrs Raymond Thierty of Dollar Bay is kidnapped. A well known local figure is suspected, with a large posse scouring the countryside chasing the suspect toward Canada before crossing state lines.
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Raymond Thierty
Dollar Bay
Houghton, Mich
Copper
Canada
Frudal factions erupt in Clay County feuds
In Clay county over two weeks four men were killed and 10 wounded within the county and two more killed and two wounded just past the county line, totaling six killed and 12 wounded. Hostilities rise as factions threaten drastic measures to quell the feuds.
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London
Clay County
Doings and Aspirations of the Sclons Discussed
Boston December 29 report on state politics with focus on House and Senate caucuses for 1901. discusses nominations for speaker clerk chaplain sergeant at arms and potential votes for Austin Bigelow Powers Roe and Davis. notes possible Brackett presidency of electoral college and dispute over election laws and Howland Adams caucus plans.
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Legislative
House of Representatives
State House
C. H. Adams
Melrose
Benj. C. Dean
Brookline
H. H. Newton
Everett
William Turtle
Pittsfield
S. D. Reed
Taunton
J. BE. Odlin
Lynn
William Schofield
Malden
C. H. Blood
Fitchburg
W. S. Warriner
Springfield
G. H. Garfield
Brockton
Charles R. Saunders
Boston
A. S. Apsey
Cambridge
F. C. Gilpatrick
J. Lewis Ellsworth
Worcester
Doorkeeper
Remington
Austin Bigelow
Brighton
Plymouth County
Dr. Powers
Worcester County
Roesay
Major Davis
Essex
Middlesex
Suffolk
Representative Bigelow
Senate
Roe
Plymouth
Capt
General Court Inauguration Sees Shifting Law Profession Balance
The incoming General Court will convene Wednesday with inauguration Thursday. Among lawmakers the share of lawyers rises while farmers fall, one quarter of the Senate are lawyers and only two or three farmers. In the House 178 Republicans and 56 Democrats, one Democratic vacancy from Cambridge. Twenty four new senators, seven ex-House members, and many with varied callings. The new House includes Carey and MacCartney Social Democrats. Overall, a promising House and Senate, expectations await them to prove effective. Mann.
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House
Senate
Minihan
Cambridge
Messrs. Carey and
MacCartney
Mann
Chief Brown Wounded by Anarchist Attack in Barre
Barre VT December 30 Chief of Police Patrick Brown shot by Italian anarchists last Thursday morning. He underwent abdominal surgery to remove a 82 caliber bullet near the left kidney and is now reportedly comfortable with good recovery prospects. Ten Italians held. authorities seek records of anarchist meetings and ringleaders under surveillance ahead of next Wednesday hearing.
New Haven Coroner says Rathbun wife did not confess
Coroner Mix denied that Mrs. Rathbun confessed to any crime in yesterday's examination relating to the murder of her husband William Rathbun. He declined to reveal if any damaging admissions were made, noting daily examinations continue. The investigation may end soon with facts sent to State Attorney Williams for action.
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New Haven, Conn
Pain Relief Cure via Dean's Ointment Noted in Sore Leg Report
A historical notice describes a person with a running sore on the leg who endured painful symptoms. It claims Dean's Ointment relieved the burning and ironing pain and achieved a permanent cure, attributed to Lenhart at Bowling Green, Ohio.
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Dean
Lenhart
Bowling Ureen
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