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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1901

Page

2

Mrs Nation declared insane after saloon vandalism spree

Wichita April 29 Sheriff Sim ons says Mrs Nation is hopelessly insane but relieved to rid himself of her She faced solitary confinement after assaulting Mrs Wilhite and wrecking three saloons Her breakdown followed news of her brother Charles Moore's death and she feared attending his funeral at Lewisburg Officials expect charges for alleged destruction of saloon property to be dropped

Wichita Kan Simmons Charles Moore Lewisburg Carrie Nation

Brokers No 2 File Returns In Massachussets

Yesterday was the last full day for packet shop operators in Massachusetts to file returns with the collector of internal revenue and pay the special tax. The office closes this afternoon and penalties apply for late payment. Fifty eight returns filed, with Boston hosts twenty eight brokers and others in Lawrence Salem Lowell Spencer Lyon Springfield Warren Haverhill Newburyport South Framingham Taunton Northampton North Adams Brockton Holyoke Fall River New Bedford Worcester and Taftfield.

Massachusetts Collector of Internal Revenue Boston Lawrence Salem Lowell Spencer Lyon Springfield Warren Haverhill Newburgett South Framingham Taunton Northampton North Adams Brockton Holyoke Fall River New Bedford Worcester Ttafield

Priest Cockey to be ordained Catholic in Baltimore

The Rev. Cockey, first rector of Za briskie Memorial Chapel, who left the Episcopal faith while stationed here, will be ordained by Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore on Wednesday and deliver his first sermon at Trinity Church, Washington, the following Sunday.

Sarah Titus Zabriskie New York

No Water Fire Destroys Oak Hill Home

In Nahanton Street Oak Hill the William Ball family watched their residence burn due to a water supply mess. Firefighters arrived but could not save the home. Mr Ball is caretaker of Appleton State at Oak Hill. Loss estimated at 3500 dollars.

Svion Willian Ball Nahanton Street Oakill Arest Appleton Oak Hill

Nervous Breaks Down in Trial for Mrs Rathbun

In New Haven on April 2 during the Superior Court trial of Mrs Anne Rathbun charged with murder, she collapsed and was carried from the courtroom. She wept throughout the day and appeared a nervous wreck, then regained composure after a recess as Dr A J Wolff and counsel assisted. Professor Herbert E. Smith of Yale Medical School testified on chemical analysis.

New Haven Superior Court Anne Rathbun Levi N Blydenburgh

Jury Rules Farnham Murder Case Near Portland

The jury found that I. H. Farnham died of a revolver shot by George H. Brainerd, and Brainerd was formally charged with murder. Trial likely set for September. Brainerd was examined by Dr. Quinby and Dr. Channing for the state as Farnham’s investigation closed.

Portland I. H. Farnham Perry Mr. Farnham George H. Brainerd Lane Edsworth Gresemosth Quinby Asylum Worcester Channing Brookline Brainerd

Stortis Counsel Move

The Hon. William M. Stockbridge joined Luigi Storti's counsel and condemned murderer Stockbridge was with Chief Justice Oliver Werdell Holmes as plans to halt Storti's execution were outlined. Stockbridge expected to test the constitutionality of the electrocution act by Wednesday. Lawyer Rowley reportedly to file a writ of error in the Supreme Court.

William M. Stockbridge Luigi Storti Soe Oliver Werdell Holmes Storti Sunday Post Stockbridge Rowley

Doogue's Trees Arrive For Arbor Day Distribution

Three carloads of trees arrive from Rochester with more expected from Philadelphia. None will be given away until all varieties arrive. Between 1000 and 1800 trees will be distributed through the Roxburgh Club, with remaining trees go to city greenhouses for direct distribution.

Rochester N. Y Philadelphia Roxburgh Club City

Tablet Marks Village Smith In Cambridge Landmark

A stone tablet on Brattle street near Story street Old Cambridge marks where the Chestnut tree and Smith shop of Longfellow era stood. The tablet sits on the sidewalk close to the S B Withy estate boundary fence drawing opposition from Withy descendants who call it plain and ugly.

Cambridge Brattle Street Story Street Old Cambridge Longfellow S. B. Withy

Excavation Work Resumes in East Boston Tunnel

Work in the East Boston tunnel to resume by tomorrow with permanent tracks to replace temporary ones. Carpenters have installed stronger staging and brick bulkheads. three air locks are expected to be operational by morning.

East Boston

Largest Apple Orchard Planned On Morrill Farm In Kansas

A force of 100 men began planting 27 06 apple trees today on ex Governor Morrill's southern Leavenworth county farm. When complete 64 000 trees will form the world’s largest distinctive apple orchard on 880 acres begun three years ago with horticulturist Francis Goble. Construction and capital are provided by Morrill with Goble sharing profits for about fifteen years before Morrill takes all.

Topeka Kan Morrill Leavenworth County United States Francis Goble Me. Gobb Oe Cater Morrill

Brookline School Field Day Planned for May Second

Brookline pupils from all schools will hold an annual field day on May 2 with exact date to be decided. Activities occur at the Cypress street playground with boys from the High School in the forenoon and grammar and primary students in the afternoon.

Brookline Cypress Street

Lewiston Woman Arraigned on Manslaughter Charge

Kate Sullivan of Lewiston was arraigned in Lewiston Municipal Court on a manslaughter charge in the death of Joseph McBride. The State alleges Sullivan pushed the intoxicated man from a doorway, causing a fatal fall. She pleaded not guilty and posted $200 bail for a hearing Saturday May 4 at 2 p.m.

Lewiston. Me Kate Sullivan Lewiston Joseph McPride Aday Sullivan McBride Nap Pg aSlivan Grunty Furpishaa Carmie

Baptists Vote to Buy Land for Union Building

About 100 members of the Baptist Social Union met at Tremont Temple to decide on purchasing properties at 11, 13, 15 and 11 Ashburton place and 102 Bowdoin street to fulfill Article 11 of the Ford will. The union would receive 250,000 dollars upon becoming a corporation to erect a permanent home, with purchase set not to exceed 22 dollars per linear foot. Trustees named to arrange the purchase include Henry W. Peabody, William H. Breed, Stephen Green, Charles C. Barry, John Carr, and Samuel W. Brown.

The Baptist Social Union Lorimer Halls Tremont Temple Ashburton Place Bowdoin Street Maniel Sharpe Ford Union Ashburton Plate Henry W. Peabody First Salem William H. Breed Clarendon Street Boston Stephen Green Newton Church Charles C. Barry Melrose John Carr Dudley Street Roxbury Samuel W. Brown

Refusals Narrow the Field for Penal Institutions Post

Dr William A Morrison of East Boston declined the offer to be penal institutions commissioner after the death of his brother Peter Morrison. George N Swallow also refused the post after learning of the vacancy. The Mayor, facing the delay, had not yet named a successor to the $500 a year, three year term post outside civil service.

William A. Morrison East Boston Penal Institutions Peter Morrison Morrison George N. Swallow Swallow Civil City Hall

30 Day Pacific Coast Tour Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad

Under the Pennsylvania railroad system a 30 day escorted tour departs New York July 8 by a special Pullman train to San Francisco with stops in Chicago Omaha Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and more. It includes sightseeing, day trips, two persons per double berth, meals, and a price of 18850 for the full trip with options to visit Yellowstone and the Pan American Exposition. reservations urged through D N Bell Boston.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Limited New York San Francisco Pacific Coast Chicago Omaha Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Rocky Mountains Royal Los Angeles San Jose Portland Canadian Pacific Railway British Columbia Banff Hot Springs St. Paul Yellowstone Park D. N. Bell Washington Street Boston

Death by own action on ship off Nobska

Captain Crowley of the self masted popes George W. Wells arrived from Newport News and detailed the death of Engineer William Mattson who, while the vessel lay at anchor off Nobska on April 18, shot himself and then jumped overboard. Crowley said no crew witnesses aside from the dinner period. Mattson, a Finland native, unmarried, had lately been aboard due to a badly injured finger.

Captain Crowley George W. Wells Newport News William Mattson Nobska Mattson Finland

Widener Sees Improved Condition After Coach Accident

Reports from Hahneman Hospital say Joseph E. Widener, injured when a tally-ho coach overturned Saturday, is much improved and has good recovery prospects.

Widener Philadelphia Hahneman Hospital Joseph E. Widener

Carlyle's Death Attributed To Rupture Historian's End

Dr W R Rice an authority on rupture says many know little of rupture's fatal risk and argues cure is simple without surgery or pain. Rice has an office at 489 Broadway Boston to help ruptured individuals and will mail a home cure description from his Maine Avenue address for those who cannot visit.

Carlyle Boston Broadway G&o Rice Maine Ave Adams

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Boston Residents

A Wakefield resident, N. McNicol of 18 Lawrence Street, testifies that three years of kidney and back pain were cured after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He notes improved general health and urges purchase from all dealers. Utica price 30 cents a box with Lipster-Milburn Co. as sole U. S. agents for Dean's.

Dean Boston Mr. N. McNicol Butler A. R Lawrence Street Wakefield Llpster-Milburn Co Buffalo U. S Dean’s

Contested License Hearings Over Atwood House

The Police Board heard arguments on the license for A. Wood's Hasnath house at 19 Port Street. Three applications from different interests were presented. Counsel for the nephew Richard A. Atwood and others, for the widow, and for the estate's administrator outlined petitions after traveling to Maine and forming a company.

Pollice Board Wit Eeerning Lcéense A.wood Poort Noe S. K. Hamilton Richard A. Atwood Ounsel E. O. Goading Sherman Whipple George W. Estabrook Maine

Atwood Liquor License Case Heard by Police Board

The Atwood Company seeks a liquor license for a new business with capital of 25000 and Mrs Atwood the widow also applies. Henry E Halberg, once a boyhood worker for the deceased, is an applicant. Counsel disputes claim that Halberg’s name on the present license is for facilitating affairs after Atwood’s death. The board took the case under advisement.

Atwood Company Police Board Atwood Henry E. Halberg BE. B. Callender Halberg Mr. Atwood Ake Commarkeers Henry F. Halberg Frank Atwood Mrs. Atwood

Pay Your Tax or Go to Jail City Collector Warns Delinquents

City Collector Guild escalates tax collection with 1000 warrants to be served by deputies. Twelve warrants issued. several delinquents paid when served. Guild defends strict enforcement against former friends, noting back taxes fund the city, while liquor licenses may be affected by unpaid taxes.

Guild Reynolds House Olicn Commission

Chinese Badly Punished Near the Great Wall

Field Marshal von Waldersée reports from Berlin on engagements near the great wall. Muelmann's battalion struck the Chinese left flank three miles east of the wall, surprising the enemy who fled to Ku-Kwan. Sixteen modern quick-firers and several older guns were captured. Walmenich and Muelmann faced 7000 Chinese, and the return march began April 26.

Berlin von Waldersée Great Wall Muelmann Ku-Kwan Walmenich

President signs Pruden into major and paymaster post

April 29 report notes the President signed the commission of Mr. Pruden one of his assistant secretaries as a major and pay master, one of the final White House acts before a Pacific coast tour.

Washington White House Pacific Coast Pruden

Delays in 1000-foot Ship Channel Blasting and Dredging

Progress shows 125 of 2446 cubic yards remain to drill as blasting and dredging proceed between Governor's Island and Castle Island. Weather and rough seas delayed opening, extending the eight month limit. contractor Charles W. Johnston blames government officials for public notice of extensions and late start on Aug 25.

Governor's Island Castle Island Charles W. Johnston United States

Weather Looks Best Yearly With Ideal Conditions

The report describes exceptionally favorable weather for the year, noting optimal conditions for outdoor work. It highlights a well-equipped operation with three first class drills and experienced, competent workmen ready to perform thoroughly satisfactory tasks.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Clean Blood Purity

Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal blood purifier curing pimples eruptions tiredness and nervous prostration. It claims to cleanse impure blood and restore health starting today.

Hood

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Its Remedy

An era advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America s greatest medicine and urges readers to choose Hood's for ailment relief.

America Hood

Boston Bill Restricts Supplemental Assessments in City

The Massachusetts House passed a bill to limit Boston’s supplementary poll tax assessments to August 20 with six days of office hours and three evenings weekly. The measure drew heated debate with Republicans from Boston and outside city limits, and a dispute over timing and voter registration. The bill, amended to post lists of assessed voters and to take effect upon passage, passed 117 to 49 and now goes to engrossment.

Boston Saunders Megers Dean Brookline Adams Melrose Schofield Maiden Turtle Pittsfield McNary Cheney Lowell Collins Edgartown Creeley Downs Dowse Malden Fall Foster Somerville Hunt Weymouth MacCord New Bedford Nightingale Fall River Odlin Lynn Emerson Carey MacCartney Adam P. A Collins Mr. Saunders Harrington MacNary Donahue Bradley Yeas Nays Anna Badger Ey, Ball, Barber Palers Ite Sterling Bartlett Belcher Belden Bemis Bilow Peviston Bradlee Ton Breet Rewer Ace Childy Cook Davis Day Gue Dudley Bromeu Gardner Ardner Fala Garrett Goddard Seward Gith Heath Worcester Taunton Hersey Howard Howell Hull Humamet Hunter Enks Keith Kimball Leach Longleiar Marshall Kinley Montague Moseley O'Brien Aye Osgood Packard Paige Parker Sprin Pere Parker Stow Pearce Serking Petting It Fool Poor Radford Reed Ite Ands Colrain Btn Stearns Waltham Stearng Lowval Taft Tre Torr Svar Warner Waterhoune Reecks Wells Wildes Williams Medford Attleboro Butler Withwate Albee Clark Lesiie Russell Utler Barry Casey Holyoke Joe i Seror Ports A Wattle Harring Imsfo Ey Gammond Mansfield Favor Newton Gilpatric Sheppard Smith Frothingham Preston Allen Marion Peck Agen Ickford Ligworth Burne North Itleboro Moor Ho Olaies Ipswich Iedreny I. Lieck

Metropolitan affairs and funding bills for park and water work

The House received committee reports on metropolitan affairs including bills to increase by a significant sum the funds for the metropolitan park commissioners for general purposes and an追加 100 000 for Nantasket Beach reservation completion. A water supply measure on petition of Charles A Dean and others seeks Wakefield town admission into the metropolitan water system.

Metropolitan Park Commissioners Nantasket Beach Charles A Dean Wakefield Metropolitan Water

Drunkenness Cure Claim Elicits Personal Testimony

Miss Edith Williams of Waynesville Ohio recounts secretly using a so called Golden Specific to sober her father after fourteen years of drinking. She asserts the remedy, mailed free from Dr Haines Cincinnati, can be added to tea coffee or food and will cure addiction quietly and permanently.

Kate Lynch Ellis St San Francisco Cal Pr. Haines Father Edith Haines J. J. W. Haines Glenn Building Cincinnati Ohio

Lynn Police Court clerk salary bill advances

A district and counties committee recommends passing the bill to set the Lynn Police Court clerk salary at 1500. The measure moves on as part of House consideration.

Lynn

Westminster Chambers Bill Killed In Senate

The Senate defeated the six foot reduction bill aimed at Westminster Chambers and excusing Woodbury and Leighton from the law, ending the proposal's chances this session.

Westminster Chambers Westminster Senate Woodbury & Leighton

Governor Crane Veto of Police Bill Faces House Debate

The veto on the one day off in twenty seven will be discussed in the House today. Mr. Albee yesterday offered an order seeking the Attorney General's opinion on whether Boston and Fall River police commissioners can grant vacations or time off. The House will act on Albee's order today.

Myers Denies Thayer Statement On Reapportionment Panel

Speaker Myers rejects John R. Thayer claim that the reapportionment committee was not formed in Boston. He says he has not discussed districts with Senator Lodge or any Republican officials. Myers notes the only political input came from a Republican State committee member, leading to the appointment of George H. Garfield of Brockton. the committee meets today at 4 for planning.

Myers John R. Thayer Boston Thayer Senator Lodge Republican State Committee McNary Democratic State Committee George H. Garfield Brockton Ing

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