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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1896
Page
6
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties to show cause why Hattie Hill may receive letters testamentary for Calvin A III of Boston. Court to hold April 30 1894 at 10 am. publication weekly for three weeks in Boston Post. notice to interested parties seven days before hearing. Witness John W McKim Judge.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court in Suffolk cites heirs at law of Daniel F. Sullivan of Boston to show cause why the last will should not be admitted to probate. John W. Sullivan and Mary E. Bockelmann petition to act as executors without surety on bonds. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post with notices to interested parties seven days before court. Judge John W. McKim signs the citation.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator or administratrix of the estates of rER DAVID ADAMS PRANK TZPATRICK BRIDGET FITZPATRICK late of Boston Suffolk Buffalo Suffolk deceased intestate and has taken upon himself or herself the trust by giving bonds as the law directs All persons having demands upon the estates are required to exhibit the same and all persons indebted are called upon to make payment to TIMOTHY 209 Washington street Room 16 Boston April 16 1896 Samuel Nder son Admr Boston April 9 1896 Bridget Fitzpatrick Admx 86 Warwick street Boston April 15 1896
Leaders of the Morgan syndicate, now in control of the Boston elevated railroad charter, press for swift legislation while Governor Wolcott delays a legislative message. Three tactics are described: revive the 1890s Bickford petition, gain control of Lancaster’s petition for elevated lines, or recommit Newton street use compensation reports. State House watchers expect sharp maneuvers if the syndicate moves a new petition, with New York backers noted.
Officers at Station 6 continue investigating the Celia Leonard disappearance. Captain Foster says no charges exist yet as intent must be proven and the article in The Post helped reconnect the child with her parents. A city woman is under surveillance as investigators await solid facts before arrests.
In the House of Commons Mr Hanbury stated the postmaster general is in communication with the U S Postmaster General regarding future newspaper material shipments to England by American vessels. He noted the U S Postmaster General may make his own arrangements and is awaiting a Washington reply.
E A Evans counsel for John Moran, jailed for the Bridget Moran murder since November 10, 1895, disputes a report that Moran confessed to Prison Chaplain Simmons. A second rumor claims Moran's mother has made statements in the government’s behalf.
In New York on April 16, business leaders query the whereabouts of C. W. B. Weber a Produce and Maritime Exchange member and Western Agency head. The London firm Blythe Greene Jourdaine & Co. faces $25,000 missing collections and a missing typewriter Miss Miller.
It is announced that gold bonds of the provisional republic of Cuba will soon be marketed. The initial issue is $2,000,000 of a planned $10,000,000, issued in coupon form at 6 percent, payable in gold, with principal due in ten years after Spanish evacuation. Proposals at or above 60 percent of face value will be considered until April 23, 1896, at the New York treasurer’s office.
Judge Dunbar in the Superior Court sustained the temporary injunction against the assignees preventing payments to creditors until the Morse suit is heard on its merits. Morse seeks $20,000 advanced to Henry M. Winchester based on his claim the company was solvent, contrary to assertions of insolvency.
Charles Austin King ’97 of Massachusetts Agricultural College died this morning of pneumonia. He edited Aggie Life, played fullback for the football team, and served as first sergeant of Company A. A military funeral was held in the chapel, with the battalion escorting the remains to the early train tomorrow.
Eddie Crandal seven years old, son of Joseph Crandell of 16 Parker Street, was hit by an electric car while returning from school in Brockton today. He sustained a compound fracture of the skull and four others injuries, condition described as grave and possibly fatal.
Andrew De Furie seven years old of 16 Fleet street North End was run over by a double team of the New York Biscuit Company near his home yesterday afternoon. His left leg was badly lacerated and he was moved from Station 1 then to Massachusetts General Hospital. John McCarthy forty nine of 10 Pearl street Newton suffered a fractured left leg yesterday afternoon when a rear wheel of a carriage reading while driving through Washington street Brighton.
The notice states that Mr Mancenelli will return next autumn to his former role as chief conductor of the Metropolitan Opera House and its company during visits to Boston, Chicago and other cities. It marks the collapse of a year long effort to restore Mr Seidl to the same position as in earlier days.
The Whitney fuel gas bill reported by the Massachusetts House amends the original draft to form the Massachusetts Pipe Line Company with Whitney Dimock Pearson Parlin and Harvey as incorporators. The measure limits eminent domain and sets gas price rules while detailing stock at 5 million dollars and governance by the state board.
Boston readers are urged to trust Doan's Kidney Pills for back and urinary troubles. A letter from A. W. Clark of Chelsea reports his lame back and kidney pain eased after using Doan's, purchased at Knight's Pharmacy. The Buffalo suppliers Foster-Milburn Co. promote the 50 cent remedy nationwide.
A written paper signed by a majority of incorporators binds successors to accept the act and build twenty five miles of pipeline within three years. Once built the company gains rights to lay pipes and issue stock, bonds, and mortgages, with tax exemptions until 1917 if provisions are met. If the 25 miles are not completed, the act becomes void. delays due to legal action extend the period, and two years of non-use after completion may trigger forfeiture proceedings. The treasurer may certify completion or a court may compel certification. The Attorney General may pursue forfeiture for sustained non-use.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach introduced the budget noting the largest treasury surplus in memory and high country credit. He cited Bank of England bullion at £49,000,000 and the record reserve ratio, with revenue rising to £101,974,000 from £94,681,000 the prior year. He warned agriculturists fared worse, but business volume and exports rose. a £4,208,000 surplus would fund defences. The national debt reduced by £8,134,000 that year, with £190,000,000 paid off in 39 years, £100,000,000 in the last 13. Savings deposits reached £144,000,000 though wage earners may hold less in savings.
Evangelical circles in Brooklyn close to March 31 discuss the sudden departure of Rev Harry M Covert from his home at 659 McDonough street. A wealthy widow, Mrs Springer, also leaves with her stepson and married daughter in a separate move, selling 6% Macon street home and $20,000 in property. A letter to Mrs Covert says the husband will not return. suspected he went to Los Angeles with Mrs Springer. Covert, famed as an orator, was a popular figure and his conduct had drawn much comment.
Mrs M V B Mower wife of Martin V B Mower a Lynn shoe manufacturer died by suicide yesterday by drowning in a bath tub at her home 28 Essex Street Lynn She had suffered cataracts for some time and feared gradual blindness Friends recall her expressing fear of being blind and suffering from overanxiety and possible afflicted by the lone ailment but the exact cause remains under investigation
Dr. George E. Whitten of Auburndale Mass files a $100,000 damage suit against the estate of late State Attorney Tilton S. Doolittle in New Haven Conn alleging conspiracy and false arrest after his prior arrest for a fatal operation. The case names executor William F. Bennett and Massachusetts Constable John S Leete as defendants. The writ, drawn by W H Baker of Boston, is returnable to federal court with Hartford lawyer John W. Coogan and Waterbury attorney Carmody set to prosecute.
Charles Strelecki known as Lecky and Walsh was jailed in the State Prison for three to fifteen years after pleading guilty to a five count indictment. Police call him the literary burglar, with twenty three break ins during winter in Roxbury and the Back Bay yielding about $7000 in property, $2300 recovered. Born a Pole, he spent most life in the United States. A bid for reform school was declined due to the scope of offenses.
River as a potential Democratic delegate stands in a field with Music Hall convention set for Tuesday. Leaders bias toward ex Governor Russell John W Corcoran John E Russell and George Fred Williams, with a clash over instructing delegates for Russell as presidential choice.
In Supreme Court Judge Knowlton and a jury hear the probate dispute of late Mrs. Henrietta G. Dorr who died in July leaving about $53 003 to sisters Mary G Fuller and Caroline Fuller the latter an invalid The husband Henry G Dorr claims lack of sound mind and alleges influence by Miss Mary G Fuller executrix The couple were living apart
The Cit Point Catholic Association annual minstrel, at St. Michael Hall in South Boston on Patriots Day, features interlocutor Charles Slattery. Performers include William Lynch Joseph A Callahan Richard Tobin James J McCarron James F McCarron George Crawford Alfred Shevlin J McCarron. Soloists are J Manley Pieper Edward Broders and Daniel A Sullivan.
Louis Deluca lies in City Hospital with a bullet in his wrist while rival barber Frank Paris remains under arrest after a morning shooting opposite 1200 Tremont Street. The two had long had bad blood with Paris claiming Deluca drew a knife.
Captain Paterson of the Alkali reports a carrier pigeon brought news that the Lakme under Captain Anderson left the sound several days ago for Cook Inlet. The vessel with 2 mi ers and several hundred tons of freight is adrift thirty miles west of Sitka with a broken shaft.
Patrolman Matthew L. McLaughlin of Division 10 was yesterday found guilty of neglect of duty by the Board of Patrol and dismissed from the force. Evidence showed he left his post during a night shift.
A fragmented notice describes a lecture series featuring a talk on personal culture and women’s physiology, noting a forthcoming April 23 lecture on New Facts by Helen Richardgom and citing Dr. P. P. Field in an inaugural Cul discussion.
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