Back Bay Shooting Opens Old Case in Court
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Robert F West and Walter A Scott faced the charge of murdering Coachman James Slamin shot to death on December 6 near Commonwealth avenue. The era of the Back Bay murder, long recalled by Bostonians, centers on the assault by two young footpads who followed Mrs Jean Le Brun from Marlboro street and seized her bag near Berkeley and Arlington streets as Slamin and Lorden pursued.
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James P. Slamin
C. P. Curtis
Commonwealth Avenue
John T. Lorden
Henry Saltonstall
System Out Of Order or Spring Fever Warning
A brief advisory suggests vague health discomforts may signal spring fever or a more serious issue as symptoms include fatigue appetite changes and unsettled stomach possibly urging medical attention. The note frames uncertainty and encourages care without specific diagnosis.
Dana’s Sarsaparilla Boosts Nerves and Stomach for Summer
An advertisement claims Dana’s Sarsaparilla strengthens nerves and stomach, improves energy, and prepares the body for summer. It promises to remove any latent blood impurities gently and thoroughly, asserting chronic health benefits beyond simple toning.
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Dana
Dana's
Best Spring Remedy Best Spring Remedy HE THANKS THE POST
Dorchester Gaslight Company lowers gas price to a tew per thousand cubic feet starting May. Free use of gas ranges and radiators offered at offices in Dorchester and Boston. Treasurer F P Addicks credits the Boston Post for shaping favorable public opinion and support. Dorchester, March 6 CC. W. Gould.
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Dorchester Gaslignt Company
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From poverty to wealth in German immigrant’s windfall
In Northampton on April 8 a fire ruined the home of German immigrant Oswald Franz in Norwich near Northampton. Without insurance, neighbors aided his initial recovery. He has learned of a relative’s death in Germany leaving him about $50,000 and begins the journey to claim it this week.
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Oswald Franz
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Franz
Germany
President appoints three to posts in Boston and Charlestown
Washington April 8 The President announced appointments including Henry P Kitfield of Massachusetts as assistant appraiser of merchandise in the district of Boston and Charlestown J Thomas Leary of Massachusetts as special examiner of drugs medicines and chemicals in the district of Boston and Charlestown and Henry Herwig named chief engineer in the navy with the rank of lieutenant
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Henry P. Kitfield
Massachusetts
Boston
Charlestown
J. Thomas Leary
Henry Herwig
Navy
Dr Lansing retracts allusion to Presidents drinking
In a Boston statement dated April 8 1895 Dr I J Lansing apologizes for asserting the President’s intoxicated condition. He cites conflicting testimony and says he withdraws the claim while expressing sincere regrets to the President and the public. A Republican acquaintance here adds he has never seen Cleveland intoxicated during summers at Gray Gables.
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United States
Cummon
I. J. Lansing
Boston
Cleveland
Dr. Lansing
Gray Gables
Mr. Cleveland
New Yorkers Defend Cleveland After Dinner Allegations
In New York on April 8, prominent figures Chauncey M. Depew Frederick R. Coudert and E Ellery Anderson rose to defend President Cleveland amid a drunkenness claim sparked by Rev I J Lansing. They stated Cleveland appeared sober and dignified at dinners with Depew Villard Reform Club leaders between 1892 and 1893.
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United States
Chamber of Commerce
Delmonico’s
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Reform Club
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Frederick R. Coudert
E. Ellery Anderson
Villard
Refuted at Gray Gables President Denies Drinking
Friends insist the President did not drink even on fishing trips at Gray Gables Buzzards Bay on April 8 as reports circulated.
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Salem Conference Refuses to Condemn Dr Lansing
In Salem on April 8 the Methodist conference declined to condemn Dr. Lansing for his attack on President Cleveland. The temperance chair Rev C B Davis urged a committee meeting, but the body voted that the conference bears no responsibility for Lansing and that he personally stands by his statements.
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Cleveland
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Repudiated by Methodists over Lansing remarks
Stamford, Conn April 8 The New York East Methodist conference debated the Lansing incident tied to Dr. Lansing's attack on President Cleveland. Some ministers urged repudiation of his remarks as not reflecting Methodist views, noting Lansing was once pastor of the Stamford Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Cleveland
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Salem
Mass
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Explosion at Bay State dye works injures workers
In Salem on April 8 an explosion at the Bay State dye house on Front street caused by benzine igniting badly burned Joseph L. Dearborn who fled the building and was taken to hospital. Lizzie Dow sustained a cut above the eye and arm burns from flying glass as nearby structures shook. fire crews handled a small blaze.
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Bay State
Front Street
Joseph L. Dearborn
Lizzie Dow
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