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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1894
Page
1
Rhode Island holds its annual election for State officers amid a sharp ongoing party struggle between Republicans and Democrats. A local retailer advertises boys and children's clothing, touting best make and fit with a large line of 2 piece suits at five dollars, with sale promises and return policy.
In City Hall, Aldermanic investigation continues as Officer McCaffrey’s statements are reexamined. Curtis presses notes while gallery crowds and lawmakers observe, with conduct tense and orders threatened to clear the hall.
Detailed inquiry into allegations raised when first heard, covering Nurse Hall’s intoxication at Long Island Hospital, suspicions of a sudden death at the Institution, and descriptions of Dr Parker’s private apartments. McCaffrey discusses meals, servants, and surgical instruments as Curtis questions him.
Yale Medical School praises the early training of Prof. Edward E Phelps as it extols Paine's celery compound a nerve regulator and blood purifier claimed to cure nervous debility sleeplessness dyspepsia and blood diseases. The article cites physicians endorsements famous figures and public reception of the remedy.
Edith McNulty, youngest daughter of John McNulty, was severely burned when her clothes caught fire watching a grass blaze on April 3 in Attleboro. James Fisher tried to help but suffered burns to hands and wrists. Edith died after hours of agony. Earlier, thieves broke into G H Smith carpenter shop at 157 Saratoga Street East Boston and stole tools valued at $35.
Somersworth New Hampshire April 3 Mrs J B Ward of Berwick attempted suicide by taking laudanum this morning amid family troubles. Dr Grant attended her and she remains in a critical condition.
The will of George Ernest W. Wason was settled yesterday in the Supreme Court. Mrs. Florella P. Wason withdrew her appeal as part of a settlement that awarded her $5000. The case challenged the will on grounds of insanity due to habitual drunkenness, with the estate valued around $200,000 and much of it placed in trust for a six year old son. The settlement ratified the trust arrangement and excluded the widow.
Michael Harkins, 29, of 24 River Street Waltham, was in Brighton last Monday evening and went to 8 Market Street. He allegedly struck Michael Gill over the head with a heavy pitcher several times, inflicting scalp wounds, and was arrested by Division 14 officers on a warrant charging assault and battery.
Lucius Walker of Newton aged 68 died at his residence 11 Boyd Street after a period of illness. He was a lifelong respected resident. The private funeral will be held Thursday at 11 o clock due to family illness.
A humorous exchange notes a wife urging her husband to switch to Harvard cigarettes, claiming papa always favors them and gently chiding him for his smoking insistence. The line reflects domestic banter and brand preference within a lighthearted context.
The trial opened with debate over a supposed 1886 letter beginning My dear sister Louise. Witness Mrs. Lowell testified she copied the letter for Colonel Breckinridge and later addressed envelopes to Miss Pollard, contradicting Breckinridge’s denials. The judge called the matter novel and ruled on admissibility while the proceedings continued.
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