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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
10
A Marshfield farmer demands police arrest a man who took fifty dollars and vanished. The farmer asserts the man and a hired helper are connected to a disappearance, citing missing money as part of the case. The report highlights police inquiry and farmer’s accusation.
Two fire alarms were rung from Box 263 at Centre and Day streets Jamaica Plain yesterday afternoon. Firefighters found no visible blaze though onlookers reported grass burning behind the Winslow property. A passerby called the second alarm after warning of smoke. No damage details given.
The committee on manufactures voted 10 to 5 to summon Frederick Tudor the treasurer of the New England Gas & Coke Co to appear next Wednesday with books contracts and papers. Debate focused on whether the company falls under the legislature order for an investigation and possible court action if Tudor refuses to attend.
The Rev. C. E. Crowell, pastor of the M. E. church at Unionville near Middletown, has resigned to move to Nova Scotia due to a scarcity of ministers there. He leaves his post at once and will seek a new assignment in the Canadian province.
Hugh H. Allan of Montreal and Bryce J. Allan of Boston inspect the Allan Line steamship Californian at Pier 2 in Boston after five weeks aground near Portland Harbor. The vessel lists to port, pumps and boilers damaged, cargo mostly unloaded, and crews work to lighten her for dry docking.
Inspector Knox arrested three shoplifters during a store tour yesterday afternoon and recovered about 100 dollars worth of goods. Mary Swinerton 31 of Cambridge was caught at R H White Co with 25 dollars of property. Mary Gilday and Nellie Mclane 30 of Worcester were found at Houghton & Dutton with gloves handkerchiefs babies clothes and more stolen items from various departments.
Charles H Brown a prominent city broker declares bankruptcy with total labilities of 338205.07 dollars and nominal assets of 128763.60 dollars. Assets consist of stocks and negotiable bonds with no current market value. Unsecured creditors claim 199085.50 dollars, debts dated 1831 to 1839. Secured claims total 23207 dollars.
Francis Truth known as the divine healer appeared with his wife at the Federal building. The hearing before Commissioner Fisk was continued until Friday at 9:20.
The Massachusetts State Society U S D 1812 will hold an old fashioned New England supper at Faneuil Hall on Patriots Day April 19. Members and guests gather at 3 pm with specialists and guests admitted until 6 pm. Supper served at 5 pm followed by distinguished speakers music and a promenade concert from 8 to 10 pm. Tickets for gallery admission obtainable from the committee.
Clergymen and lay members met at Pilgrim Hall to discuss possibilities of interdenominational fellowship and work. Rev C C F Carter presided and dw Dead opened with a survey of religious matters urging scrutiny of collection boxes to keep dishonest contributions from aiding religious causes. The Rev Henry C Graves Rev T W Batt and Rev Dean Hodges spoke for various denominations.
New York's Hetty Green, America's richest woman, visited the Navy Yard Sunday afternoon as guest of Commander and Mrs. Joseph Eaton. She shared luncheon with them and met Admiral Sampson. Green laughed at Boston newspaper stories about her dining in a Washington Street restaurant.
Solicitor General Richards moved to dismiss the writ of error from the Second Circuit ruling in the ex Captain Oberlin M. Carter case. The filing was noted from Washington on April 9.
W K Melcher resigns from the Brookline buildings department after a 25 year public service. The Board of Selectmen met yesterday afternoon to accept the resignation and note his long local involvement.
Queen Victoria led a grand state procession in Dublin on April 9 with the Household Cavalry escort. Crowds cheered along O Connell Sackville and College Green as banners, flags, and flowers decorated the route. The queen bowed and smiled. the scene drew Belfast visitors and many from other cities. Arrival at the vice-regal lodge was around 5 30 p m.
Ratified by McKinley in Washington on April 9 the Hague conventions providing for universal arbitration of international disputes and regulation of the use of warlike instruments. Ratifications will be notified to The Hague through U S Minister Newell.
Victim Hanson identified as central figure in an assault case that led to the arrest of Albert E. Spear. John Foster reportedly organized or led actions connected to bringing Spear into custody. The report outlines the sequence from assault scene to arrest proceedings.
Albert E. Spear, 48, a night watchman for John Foster's box factory, is recovering after an early Sunday assault. Myron E. Tillson, 56, of Hes in toon outh Jail, faces assault with a dangerous weapon and attempted robbery charges in Abington. Tillson held on $2000 for the June grand jury. Spear carried about $1000.
Washington April 9 The Senate rejected the sectarian school amendment to the Indian appropriation bill by a 0 to 16 vote. The free homes amendment was ruled general legislation and not germane. The bill carries about 8.414 million dollars. House session noted Alaskan code debate and farm bill amendments before adjournment.
Washington April 9 The House moved to a full vote on the Porto Rico bill as absentees posed a doubt on final passage. A new transferable pair system was introduced to curb dead pairs and private understandings, with two Democrats sick and one absent not responding. A Ways and Means meeting is set for tomorrow to address the bill as Payne signals Wednesday’s fin plan.
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