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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1892
Page
2
The interview with Mr Jennings details his view of the Borden murders. He asserts the crime was motiveless and brutal, finds no clear motive, questions household access, and notes Morse’s alibi and Lizzie’s unchanged clothing. He recalls his mother’s house entries to illustrate ease of alibi.
The article notes strain in Lizzie Borden's household over meals and social distance. It reports a police and neighbor explanation, plus Lizzie’s inquiry at a drug store for diluted hydrocyanic acid and speculation that poisons were used to incapacitate victims. It includes interactions with a druggist, a postman, and family uncle Morse amid ongoing murder coverage.
The day’s developments on a murder mystery narrow the gap to arrests, possibly tomorrow or sooner. Authorities confirm Miss Lizzie Borden’s attempt to buy poison, with signs pointing to a decisive lead and no doubt remaining among officials.
Reporters note scant direct proof of poisoning in the Bordens illness and death. Autopsy doctors hint that subtle poisons may have been involved, with chemists now examining tissues for traces of prussic acid or related hydrocyanic compounds that may leave no ante mortem signs.
A renowned physician warned tonight that a certain agent could cause death with little trace in the body. He described its qualities and potential danger, urging caution and further study.
Fall River is murder mad tonight as the town awaits an arrest believed imminent after tomorrow's funeral. The Borden household is essentially prisoners while crowds surge about the home, driven by the crime’s unprecedented nature and a hope for swift justice.
Dr Bowen the Bordens’ family physician said Lizzie Borden showed no signs of mental imbalance and he knew of no grounds for such a claim. He offered no new theories and declined to discuss private home affairs while noting the case remains unsolved and residents feel unsafe.
Mrs Ryan stayed at home and praised Andrew Borden, with her buxom daughter in law ready to echo the compliment. The brief remark hints at family sentiment surrounding Borden.
In interviews with the Postman, Mrs Ryan and her daughter describe amicable relations with landlord Andrew Borden before they vacated the Ferry street house. They praise Borden as a fine man, recount boarders and rents, and recall Lizzie Borden’s key role in the move, while noting no motive for the crime and Lizzie’s accident last winter.
Simmons, long time occupant of the lower Ferry Street portion of the Borden property, says he moved about three weeks ago due to objectionable Ryans. He recalls noisy occupants and a leaking water problem, denies blame on outsiders, and notes mixed feelings about the Bordens. He spoke highly of the elder Borden daughter and suggested the crime arose from someone within the household.
Mrs Durfee, living a few doors away, testified she heard a man say Youve cheated me and Ill fix you as Mr and Mrs Borden stood with a young man on the steps. She described a neatly dressed, not young suspect and linked the recollection to the later murders.
A Fall River civic leader discusses the Borden family rift, naming Dr Bowen as a rare source of insight. He notes Lizzie and her father were aloof, the girls received little support, and the old homestead, rented for about 15 dollars monthly, formed their sole property. Emma reportedly threw up amid recent troubles.
Hiram Harrington, brother-in-law to Andrew J. Borden, says money is the motive for the Borden murder and details family tensions. He describes Lizzie Borden's account of the morning, notes suspicious visitors, and recalls Borden's harsh handling of money and how he treated his daughters.
Demand for the POSI S state engraving One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilia is high. Publication of the coupon ends Wednesday Aug 10. Coupons without dates will be accepted to complete sets. Thirty coupons or a combination with dated coupons will entitle a copy at the POST office. Mail delivery costs eight cents for postage.
A Dorchester man, Peter J. Finnegan, says two letters claiming he organized a young men’s Irish American Republican Club and a militia company are forgeries. He had been troubled by anonymous letters and will pursue the culprit to halt the nuisance.
Washington Aug 5 The judiciary committee directed the sub committee investigating the Homestead trouble and the Pinkerton system to carry on the inquiry during the recess and report at the next session. Chairman Oates was ready to report but the sub committee majority rejected his draft as containing too much dynamite.
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