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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
5
A sensational ad claims Sovereign Tonic will quickly rebuild frail bodies calm unsettled minds and steady distracted nerves for men seeking a cure all in one remedy. It markets rapid relief and renewed vitality with bold assurances.
Francister Umilion accused of killing Jack Ensuick at Granby on December 31 is held in Northampton jail after arraignment in district court. He pleads not guilty as State Detective McKay requests a delay until April 18. Judge Strickland sets next hearing for Tuesday April 17 at 10 a.m. if not ready, case may be further continued.
The ag meeting of prayer and conference at Park Street Church drew a large turnout yesterday. Rev. Henry C. Mabie presided in the morning with remarks by Rev. J. L. Withrow and address by Rev. George C. Lorimer. Samuel C. Darling led the laymen session at noon. The afternoon featured Bishop William Lawrence and Rev. W. T. Perin with a focus on women’s work. Fisk University Jubilee Singers performed. Evening sessions at Tremont Temple featured Rev. Judson Smith and Newell Dwight Hillis addressing missionary strategy.
President Frank C Richardson M D denounces the Boston School Board over crowding and dirty text books. He cites unsanitary school buildings and threatened public health measures urging a reform committee of physicians journalists and lawyers to press for action. Officers elected include John Coffin Moe bree president and Winslow B French treasurer.
An advertisement promises a free mailed trial of a beauty remedy claiming to improve complexions without powders or chemicals. It cites testimonials from Helen H. Ralston of Newport Kentucky and urges readers to send name and address to M M. RIBAULT in Cincinnati Ohio for prepaid instructions and treatment.
After a two hour plus debate the Brookline town meeting voted 1 159 857.01 for expenses including parks schools and improvements for the coming year. Captain Rufus Candage presided with about 500 citizens present. The largest single sum 100 000 was for land to build playgrounds and Corey Hill park land 12 000 was authorized for borrowing. A committee report on upper Town Hall galleries concluded repairs are needed first and galleries may be added later.
Governor Crane entertained members of the Legislature and guests at a reception in the Hotel Somer library and parlors from 5 to 7 pm. Captain Remington and Captain J. G. B. Adams organized the arrival and greetings while Miss Crane and Mrs. Smith assisted. The event drew a larger attendance than prior years and pleased the governor.
Stephen M Marshall of Ward 14 becomes supervisor of bridges effective tomorrow with a salary of 1800. The city abolishes the chief of draws and bridges, removing Dennis Brennan, a Civil War veteran, and the chief draw tender position. Timothy F Hayes, earning 1800, is placed on suspended list. Several sanitary division staff join suspended list. The engineering department moves the dome area to new public buildings spaces as part of a reorganization.
Thomas Hollaway faced a jury in the Superior Criminal Court on a complaint by Mrs. Lulu Young that he pawned her jewelry and spent the proceeds on a weeklong New York trip. He allegedly collected pay with an order bearing a witness’s signature after returning to Boston on February 17. The defense claims Hollaway collected wages via a forged signature. The jury retired yesterday and planned to submit a sealed verdict this morning.
The Somerville Historical Society held its first banquet last evening in Kartarian Hall with over 100 city residents attending. An informal social preceded the meal and speeches honored veterans of the British war and the late rebellion.
Mrs. Holton travels to Boston with a pistol seeking her husband Adolphus Holton a Boston area drugstore proprietor. He is 36. she is 30. They wed five years ago after a troubled marriage amid alleged infidelity. She sues for separate maintenance and custody of their only child.
In Nashua New Hampshire on April 11 the seventy first session of the New Hampshire M E conference opened with large attendance. Rev Henry E Allen of Derry faces immorality charges from Frank Brown and was described as under scrutiny by a select number of jurors. The conference heard that Allen had relations with Grace Brown, 17, and suspicions led to his suspension and referral to the annual session. Allen attended morning sessions with his wife said to be in Nashua, and the conference began with prayers and official addresses.
The Porto Rican tariff bill passed the House by 161 to 158 after a bitter long fight with nine Republicans voting no and one Democrat for it. The measure now awaits signatures from the Speaker and the Senate President before becoming law, with broader duties and civil government provisions attached.
The article describes a violent incident involving Mrs Holton Sr nearly 70, who was shocked by an assault at home. Her son-in-law Mr Boyden reacted fearfully, and the dispute centers on a spousal suit Mrs Holton filed this spring with a possible counterclaim by her husband. The couple’s child remains with Mr Holton and may be sent to Vermont.
Local notes recount several injuries: William H Saloman of Brookline cut his right index finger with a tobacco cutter. Helen Fleming aged 6 at 40 Kirkland Street knocked down by bicycle. an engine worker with three stitches at Emergency Hospital. B O Dennis aged 60 of West Springfield fractured ribs after a fall. a Milk Street annex crane accident injured a laborer. a grain bag fell three stories injuring Timothy Santy of 103 C Street. George A Walker 33 was seriously hurt at Grand Junction wharf by a coal bucket and taken to City Hospital.
By the bishop the Revs C W Taylor Manchester C M Howard of Bethlehem Willard Woods of Exeter R T Koreece of Suncook B Rowell of Salem E C Rogers of Haverhill Mass M Co Pendexter of Keene W Houlton of Concord. the number fixed eleven and the following were proposed.
The Rev Henry E Allen stands trial in Nashua New Hampshire over alleged intimate relations with a former church member from Derry. Select jury members faced no challenges as counsel for both sides were named by the conference. Bishop Mallalieu presided aiming for a swift close as proceedings opened at Crown Hill M B Church with accused and lawyers entering the locked church.
The Hebrew feast of Passover will begin tomorrow evening and last eight days. Passover commemorates the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt and is observed as a holiday of gladness and rejoicing.
The Senate approved the Pacific cable bill to fund a $3,000,000 line from San Francisco to Honolulu. Unanimously reported by the naval affairs committee, it faced little objection. The session also moved toward final action on the District of Columbia appropriation, nearly $8,000,000 as passed.
Leominster April 11 Mr and Mrs G L Swett marked their fiftieth anniversary with a public wedding celebration at the Methodist Church this evening.
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