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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
5
Returning soldiers are greeted with a royal homecoming at Calais Hospital as the Home Guard salutes the Red Fire crew. Local crowd lines the hall as banners fly and thanks are offered for service and sacrifice.
Four Fusilier Veterans companies totaling about 100 men returned to Boston after a four day Calais visit. Citizens of Calais gave a warm reception, escorting veterans to homes instead of hotels. A Commerical wharf welcome featured a parade by the Naval Brigade Fife and Drum Corps and the First Regiment Band. Colonel Beal organized decorations for the veterans hall. Speakers praised Calais hospitality and the outing’s camaraderie.
United States minister Alexander W. Terrell demanded the immediate release of six Armenians naturalized as Americans imprisoned at Aleppo. He warned that further imprisonment of American citizens would not be tolerated.
A revolutionary society formed in China seeks to topple the current dynasty and agents are in San Francisco soliciting financial support. Li Hung Chang is accused of traitorous conduct related to the recent war with Japan, with claims his relatives bartered honor for Japanese gold.
Mrs John A Gentle of Fort Fairfield Missouri testifies that after seven years of scrofula and failed cures a physician advised Ayer's Sarsaparilla. She used seven bottles and was completely cured, highlighting the product’s effectiveness and persuasive testimonial tone.
The Post reports a free transfer system now set up across city divisions with new transfer stations. Key points include stations at Grove Hall, Dudley street, Roxbury Crossing, Field's Corner, Park Street, Broad way Dorchester area, Sullivan Square, and Harvard Square Cambridge. Service extends Aug 15 from Newton boundary to Tremont House with ten minute intervals and specified last cars.
Police learned last afternoon that Hugh Brady aged 33 was slashed by a razor in Joseph Lane s lodging house at 234 Commercial Street. Brady is in serious condition but not likely to die unless blood poisoning occurs. Witnesses say Lane cut Brady without cause while he slept. Lane claims Brady tried to steal a purse. Brady and witnesses deny Lane s account.
A report notes disciplinary action by Handricks against August Rolle for discussing sensitive issues. In other items, Will Swim for a Bride headlines and Mrs Wilson is arrested on murder charges against her husband.
The Columbia Theatre inaugurates its season with The Black Crook refreshed with new music and ballets for one week. Grand Opera House joins later with May Blossom. vaudeville led by John C. Rice and Saltie Cohen. Danvers and other acts, living pictures, and Lumiere views slated. Performances daily 1 to 5 and 7 to 10:30.
Augustus Rolfe, a leading New Brunswick business figure, was attacked by Mrs. Isaac Hendricks who accused him of spreading slander. Accompanied by her husband, she ambushed him near a telegraph pole, delivering blows with a short whip and leaving facial and head marks. The couple then escorted her away after the incident.
A vivid warning describes sudden chill symptoms including cold extremities, cramps, unease, nervous feelings, wakefulness, or exhaustion and urges prompt use of Sanford's Ginger the warming stomach remedy sold widely by PortkR DauG and Gugm Corp Boston with the owl trade mark on the wrapper.
In Flushing New York on August 13 police found a badly decomposed male body in the cellar cesspool of 22 Pine Street home of Mrs Phebe Wilson The health officer and coroner deem a murder probable and Wilson's wife is under arrest after claiming the man was an Italian and later denying knowledge of the body The coroner estimates the corpse had been in the cesspool for about ten or eleven months since Wilson was last seen alive
The article notes a surge of interest in the Barrison sisters due to a recent affair. It recalls a February arrest of Count Von Wedel for pawning jewelry bought on installments to fund the sisters, showing a pattern of fortune spent on them.
Emma Foye of Beachmont faced larceny charges in Chelsea Police Court over three feather beds four pillows and a wash basin valued at 100. She testified the items were left by her parents after a German voyage and were buried in her cellar ash heap for two years. Her sister Elsie age 17 supported her account and Judge Bossom acquitted Mrs. Foye.
A much anticipated hand and heart race between Rupert Cox and Joseph Byrne for Miss Jessie O'Brien was postponed due to Captain O'Brien declining a Friday start. The parties left Bath Beach for a weeklong cruise aboard the Lizzie, with stops at Highlands Long Branch and Asbury Park.
Police arrested Mrs. Mabel J. Frazier after examining her room and trunk found goods valued at about 300 dollars belonging to multiple victims. She admitted thefts at the Jordan and Twombly homes and from Massachusetts General Hospital, claiming money pressures. Detectives hint at a broader cross city theft career and a possible engagement to a shipper. She is held for the grand jury in 1000 dollars bail.
Cambridgeport resident Miss Kittie Kernan is unaccounted for after a horse and buggy she hired from Whiting & Smith was found abandoned on Columbia Street. Patrolman Higgins suspects she may have been in an accident.
The Supreme Court heard a petition by Miss Lizzie Johnson to compel Rev. Father Murphy to deliver Mrs. Catherine Johnson to her daughter and guardian. Mrs Johnson, once confined for insanity, had disappeared after plans to place her in an asylum and was staying at Murphy’s house. Murphy testified she could come and go, denying restraint. The writ was denied.
Inspector Cogan and Patrolman Sommers arrested three Young men after hours of observation around the Portland Steamship Company ticket office. John Long, 28, John Carter, 22, and Carl W. Lawson, 28, of Amesbury, face charges. Long already held on $500 bail for larceny and has prior corrections.
In Budapest Aug 14 social circles buzzed after Count Arthur Pallavicini a 21 year old Hussar lieutenant shot himself. He loved Miss Ethel Barrison of the famous Barrison sisters and left a note and a photo in his hand at death. Miss Barrison attended his funeral dressed in mourning.
By August 22 trains are expected to run over the Forest Hills elevation of the Providence division. Engineer C M Ingersoll Jr reports 12 grade crossings to be abolished after the westerly half is finished. Masonry totals 100000 cubic yards, filling 650000 cubic yards, with 3000 feet of double track trestle and 1500 feet of single track trestle. Ten new stations will accompany the elevation, Forest Hills being the first completed.
Water town will issue tax bills within a few days. The tax rate increased from 15 to 18, boosting overall valuation from 8,756,303.30 to 9,335,250. Real estate valuation stood at 7,948,700 with real estate values up 578,386. Personal property figures are incomplete, showing a decrease.
Hartford dispatch reports Jane Cohn a notorious shoplifting criminal active in Boston Worcester and New York. Chief Inspector Watts informs Chief Bill that she has prior convictions in Boston under aliases including Margaret Worthen Frances Atwood Ellen Livingston Margaret Mc Cauley Sarah Hobbs Sarah Morgan and Jane Martin.
George Keyes of Cambridge a carpenter is missing last seen Thursday morning at his workplace. He complained of heat and said he was going home but it is feared he succumbed to the heat. He leaves a wife and two children.
James F. Henderson a master painter aged 44 of 21 Kingman Court Somerville died when a painters scaffold broke from its fastenings and tilted him and a coworker. Henderson had lived in Somerville for over 25 years leaving a widow and five children. The other worker suffered a broken arm and escaped with minor injuries.
Captain McLaughlin of the barkentine Herbert Fuller faces difficulty securing a crew. While many seamen are available few will ship on the Fuller, prompting plans to bring a crew from Boston aboard the steamer Olivette tomorrow.
Mr. Wolf of the Massachusetts Clothing Company hosts a free weekly band concert series for the public. The fifth concert, last night at Hanover and Portland streets, featured the American Waltham Watch Company Band conducted by John M. Flockton with thousands gathered outside a brightly lit building. The sixth concert, Friday evening, will feature the St. Augustine Cadet Band of South Boston with FP. Grant conducting.
A pleasant day trip from Boston on the Plymouth line steamer Putnam offers Dunbar's band aboard to accompany a long day on shore in Plymouth. The boat departs Winthrop line wharf at 9 30 weekdays and 10 a m Sundays, with a 50 cent dinner and round trip fare of seven and a half cents. Captain A F Wade, a trusted master, ensures a safe voyage as passengers tour historic Plymouth.
Boston travelers may join a Tuesday trip to Newport on Aug 18 for 1.00 round trip. Special train departs Park Square at 9 30 a m and returns 6 45 p m offering about six hours at the resort to enjoy ocean drive and marine scenery. Tickets must be bought in advance at No Old State House or Park Square station as limited numbers apply.
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