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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1898

Page

8

Defence Opens Onslaught as Brain Trial Enters Chapter Two

The defense prepares a cross examination after seventeen days of government case centering on Dr Draper’s bloodless strike theory and the fatal axe scene. Key witnesses include Bram’s captain, Spencer, and Mr. French, with jurors and Grant drawing attention in a tense courtroom.

Dr. Draper Draper Harris Fossex County Bram Spencer French Brown Wade White Wings Baltimore Rio Janeiro White Wing F. W. Draper Finn Grant Mr. Grant Guinese Mr. Cotter Cotter Slice

Clerical thief nabbed after $300 jewelry heist in Boston store

Kate Burke, a jewelry clerk, identified William Rose as he attempted to steal from her employer’s shop on Beacon Street. Rose, found with more than $300 worth of jewelry at his Tremont Street station, claimed innocence as investigators searched his room for stolen items.

William Rose Eee Eens Kate M. Burke J. Lh Chase Elp Beacon Street Tremont Street Graves

Battery A Drill Exhibition at Hill's Riding Academy

Members of Battery A light artillery of the Massachusetts Militia performed at Hill's Riding Academy last evening. The rough riders impressed with horsemanship while two squads led by Lieutenants Butler and Parker showcased skilled drills. An exhibition at the Cyclorama on Tremont Street is planned for next week.

Battery A Light Artillery Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Hill Rough Riders Butler Parker Tremont Street

Ancient and Honorable Artillery backs peace policy pledge

At Faneuil Hall the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts passed a resolution thanking the President for his peace efforts with Spain. The group pledges support to the government if war becomes necessary, while seeking to preserve national honor and safety.

Faneuil Hall Ancient Artilery Company of Massachusettts United States Spain Bradley R. 2. Meredith rBooklyn N. Y Iemma O. Perkins Daughters of Revolution Amesbury Mass Richmond Blues Sidney Hedges London Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company

Enormous power of the Luecania engines described

The article notes the Luecania's engines yield vast power, requiring 720,000 rowers working eight hours to match their output.

Luecania

Boston License Cut Proposal Advances After Long Debate

The House moved the bill to a third reading reducing licenses per 1000 population in Boston by half. Roll call shows a mix of yeas and nays with dozens of names listed, indicating a tight party or factional split. The session also engrossed a wage payment bill and accepted the resignation of Representative Blaney as assistant appraiser. The Post’s telephone bill remains stalled, likely delaying further debate for two days.

House Boston Yeas—Allen Nantucket Allen Shrewsbury Apsey Bachelder Parnard Beede Belcher Bennett Bosworth Bridges Campbell Carleton Chandler Clarke Cole Coolidge Crawford Crosby Attleboro Curtis Donovan Drake Dumond Estes Estey Fay Fuller Gaylord Hall Williamstown Hall of Everett Dennis Hammond Harlow Hawes Hill Holton Huntress Innes Johnson Kyle Leland Libby Mayo Meek Myers Newcomb Quincy Newton Perry Phillips Pickard Ramsdell Reed Ross Sears Seavey Severance Sisson Smart Stalker Stanley Staples Stebbins Stewart Swift Taft Talbot Thompson Trow Waite Washburn Wentworth Whidden Whipple Whitaker White Whitehead Winslow Nays Baldwin Bleiler Bottomly Boynton Breath Bresnahan Callendar Clancy Clerke Conroy Crouch W. E. Mahoney McCarthy Montgomery McManus Mellen Miller Ware Noonan Morton O'Connor Ponce Selfridge Tague Twomey Yea Heyward Dean Wakefield Porter Bartlett Jane Somerville Bullock Bickford Wells Morrison Ramsay Skillings Grimes Bout

Boston Merchant Tailors Invite Comparison With Prices

A Boston shop proclaims its policy of high quality at moderate prices. It invites customers to compare its goods and prices with other merchants. All garments may be silk or satin lined on request at no extra charge.

Boston Oil Trade Association of Boston Young’s George H. Leonard L. R. Spear Senate Spear Congress Superior Court Commerce Commission Board of Trade George H. Ford

Testimonial Request Sparks Secret Knowledge Claim

In a Detroit Journal excerpt, Parks and Vroom maid Mary seeks a testimonial to move to another place. The mistress wonders what truthful praise could aid her, while Mary replies she knows many of the family secrets, if that would help.

Detroit Journal

Uniform Quality Thermometers and California Wines Ad

Be careful in selecting thermometers as they vary but our goods share uniform character. OUR PORT and CALIFORNIA WINES stand at $1.00 per gallon year round. PURIFIED LIQUORS are above, but prices are the lowest as seen in the price list. CUSHING PROCESS CO. locations in Boston New York. Express to adjoining towns free.

California Cushing Process CO Washington ST Boston 6Th Ave Fulton St New York

Submarine Mine Details Tie Havana Harbor to Spain

Details from London allege Spanish purchase and use of mines made for Havana Harbor enabling controlled explosions. An electrical engineer linked to Lattimer Rhodes & Clark described mine design, cables, and a special keyboard system to prevent accidents, claiming Maine wreck was caused by a ground mine.

London Spain Washington Havana Maine J. C. Colwell United States Naval Attache Lattimer, Rhodes & Clark, Electrical Engineers Fernandez Bustamento Ferrol Cadiz Carthagena J. P. Gibbons Gibbons Siemen Colwell Torpedo Department Westminster Engineering Company Portsmouth

Wool trade firms urge McKinley against war in Cuba crisis

Sixty five Boston wool firms express hearty approval of President McKinley s Cuba policy and disapproval of any hasty action toward war with Spain. The letter to the President lists numerous firms including Jeremiah Williams & Co. and Whitman Farnsworth & Thayer among many signatories.

McKinley William McKinley United States Washington, D. C Boston Spain Jeremiah Williams & Co Denny, Rice & Co Whitman, Farnsworth & Thayer Luce John T. Lodge & Co H. R. Williams Salter Bros. & Co Frank Wood George H. Hendry IF. Cordingley Jacob J1. Wood

Aldermen Back McKinley Peace Policy For Boston

The Boston Board of Aldermen endorsed President McKinley in the Cuban crisis with a formal preamble and resolution praising his diplomatic stance and urging continued peaceful measures. Alderman Presho described the move as nonpartisan and reflecting local sentiment.

Board of Aldermen McKinley William McKinley United States Boston Alderman Presho

New Carpet Fastener Involves Grooved Metal Blocks

A new carpet fastening device uses metal blocks inserted under the carpet edge with grooved sections to support toothed rods. The rods grip the carpet to hold it in place, eliminating tacks in carpet installation.

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