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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
5
The Everett F. Martin trial for assault on Charles G. Maguire featured sharp rhetoric by John B. Moran and Harvey N. Collison. Moran praised General Martin, linking his misfortune to his son’s conduct and urging cleansing to avoid ruin.
The testimony shows a Saturday event at the works where a dispute over expenses led to an accusation and a confrontation. Mr. Martin was accused of lying, struck the claimant, and a signature for $25 was obtained. Martin was found guilty of assault and fined $15, with appeal and release on recognizance for $200.
Everett F. Martin son of General Martin was defaulted in the poor debtor's session of the Municipal Court yesterday afternoon. An execution may issue and he could be arrested, though it is believed he will settle. He was cited to appear in answer to a complaint by Edwin A. Bigelow and Raymond G. Gilman, assignees of Herbert W. Richards estate, alleging he purchased $452.65 worth of jewelry and neglected payment.
The Medford murder of Walter Dobbins remains unsolved as Richard Donovan, questioned after a stranger match, is released on vagrancy charges. Medford detectives reported no solid link, while local officials note transit fare debates following the case.
Mr F A Lawler told the street railways committee at the State House that Roxbury and Dorchester residents cannot use free transfers at the Dudley street station for Forest Hills line cars between 6 and 7 15 p m since no Forest Hills cars pass the station. Passengers from Dorchester toward Egleston Square Jamaica Plain depot or Forest Hills must pay two fares or buy an 8 cent check to take Forest Hills cars nearby. An official of the West End clarified this during the meeting.
Oscar Anderson and Frank Lohenc, two Bram case witnesses, left jail under guard for a shopping outing in Boston's West End with escorts Ruhl and Mayer. They bought neckties, stockings, shirts, mustard, a Bible for a Swedish missionary, and small gifts for jail staff.
The American Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution opposing all duties on literary and artistic products, arguing such duties would crush the development of artistic sentiment in the nation, a sentiment linked to progress and industry.
A humorous exchange quoted from the Cleveland Plain Dealer reflects stage nerves and costume woes as actors improvise during a dress rehearsal. The dialogue highlights actor Tom Skinner’s playful defiance about tights and royal homage.
A period advertisement touts Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as curing catarrh after years of suffering. Testimonials claim relief in 10 minutes and list sellers O. E. Woodward & Co. and Jaynes & Co. at Bromfield Street and Washington & Hanover Streets.
The closing hours of the Eighth Regiment inquiry feature Richard Sullivan denouncing Colonel Pew and the board of inquiry while praising Captain Richard O'Reilly of Gloucester. The record includes testimony on discipline, rifle trophies, and O'Reillys reinstatement bid amid partisan views and military politics.
The record covers a heated military hearing over mustering out orders and a call to reform officer terms with criticism of General Peach. It also details fire investigations at Finley & Murphy’s leather factory, including testimony on insurance, arson probes, and arrests, followed by a Bradstreet's market roundup noting floods, commodity swings, and railroad earnings.
Colonel Bent urges reform of laws governing citizen soldiers to prevent abuse by unscrupulous officials. He notes his earlier estimate of discharge numbers was too high and advocates granting soldiers a hearing before muster out in peacetime.
Judge Reed held Thomas J. Murphy and Edward Finley for the grand jury in 5000 bail on charges of setting fire to their factory on March 22. Prominent counsel Kingman Gilday and Barlow represented the defense, while District Attorney Harris led the government case. Fireman Carr testified seeing smoke and a candle near fuel-soaked materials.
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Reading fragments show a Columbia store at 187 Washington Street selling clothing items. No further details on brands prices or quantities appear in the readable text.
Corbett muses on daily habits and luck before noting a Missouri man sentenced to twenty years for murder who, on appeal, earns a death sentence at a new trial. The column then praises Dr. Henson at Horticultural Hall Tremont Street for his hands on therapy delivering relief to many in a quarter century of public practice.
A brief Boston item notes that even the Prince of Wales smoked cigars priced at five dollars a box, with locals described as buying similarly priced cigars. The nugget underscores the period’s luxury market and social contrast.
Media across the country highlight multiple challenges facing President McKinley, drawing attention to policy stumbles and political hurdles that could embarrass the administration.
A guide to a lady's card design notes a thin fine textured card with her name centered, residence bottom right, and reception day bottom left. It adds that reception days at Cook's cafe 23 Avon street are daily, with ladies' lunch a specialty and no cards needed.
A philosophical remark notes that natural powers are not earned and increase responsibility to cultivate and use them wisely, stressing duty over privilege. The speaker emphasizes accountability in applying gifts for good rather than personal gain.
A speaker argues that a wise man should fulfill duty by ensuring his wife has a Magee range this season. The range will save leather and yield grand results, with the punchline Nufeed.
The piece notes that Arkansas university girls have adopted the bear walk and anticipate the bear hug, while Boston women visit A M Leland at 120 Boylston Street to choose an up to date piano chair as part of staying stylish.
A reader extols White Crest soap for rich creamy lather and soft smooth skin after bathing. The writer claims regular use promotes health by preventing disease through pure neutral soap and notes no lingering odor and effective dirt removal.
The text notes the sequence of senses during sleep as touch first awakening most readily followed by hearing sight taste and smell awakening last. It states touch is the lightest sleeper and quickest to awaken with slage gard taste and smell awakening last.
A cheerful note extols small kindnesses like a handshake and a kind word, claiming they sometimes do more good than money. The message ends with a cordial greeting and good day.
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