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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1893

Page

6

New Cabinet Named in Italian Government

Rowe reports a new Italian cabinet formed with Giuseppe Zanardelli as President of the council and interior minister, Pietro Vacchelli as treasury and interim finance minister, Calcedonio Inghilterra as justice minister, Alessandro Fortis at public works, General San Marzano as war minister, Francesco Cocca-Ortu in agriculture, Scipione dil Blasio for posts and telegraphs, Oreste Baratieri for affairs, Niccolo Gallo for instruction, and Rear Admiral Carlo Alberto Racchie in the marine portfolio.

Oreste Baratieri Niccolo Gallo Marine Carlo Alberto Racchie

Thomas Masonic Lodge Dedicates New Palmer Hall

Thomas Masonic Lodge dedicated its new hall in Palmer with dedicatory exercises and installation of officers by grand lodge officials. A 4 30 supper followed in Grand Army Hall and a reception honored Masons, noting the lodge’s long history since 1796 and its temporary charter loss during the anti Masonic period before restoration in Palmer.

Palmer Thomas Masonic Lodge Grand Army Hall Robinson Thomas Thomas Lodge Springfield

Langner Speaks in Own Behalf at Testimony Hearing

Langner testified yesterday in his own defense with a friend Gautefohe and officers present in the witness box. The case centers on allegations scrutinized by the court, with procedural questions discussed by the judge and defense.

Langner Trial Closes Witnesses Speak in Emerson Case

August Langner also known as Karl Kunts testifies as the defense nears closing in the Mary Emerson murder trial. Prominent witnesses including Gautefohr and Rothgen recount alibis and Langner’s actions, while medical and police testimony shapes the case toward a possible verdict.

Dedham August Langner Karl Kunts Mary Emerson Langner Gautefohr Jacob Rothgen Fales

Defendant Langner Testifies in Emerson Murder Case

Eyewitnesses describe the crime scene and a tense night of events. Karl Kyntz, alias August Langner, testifies about his arrival, the missing Miss Emerson, and suspicious dialogue before the murder. Evidence notes a window and front door left open until around 1 pm.

Mullen Commonwealth Langner August Langner Miss Emerson Emerson Hoffman Eewin Drake West Dedham Lewis Kelterborn Karl Kyntz Omeone New York Cajlee

Cassiday Appeal Heard in New Haven Probate Case

Cassiday's appeal from a waterbury estate decision was heard in Superior Court. The retired businessman died January 19, 1891, leaving his entire $40,000 estate to Rev. Paul McAlenny for masses for his soul. Heirs charge incompetency and undue influence by the priest. Noted lawyers include Judge Stoddard and firms Wooster Williams Gager and O'Neill Webster.

New Haven Cassiday Joseph Cassiday Waterbury Paul McAlenny St. Rose Meriden Father McAlenny Stoddard Gleeson Wooster Williams & Gager Birmingham O'Neill & Webster

Electric car strikes health wagon in South Boston crash

Motorman 1045 on a South Boston electric car struck a health department wagon driven by Patrick Mc Laughlin at Washington street and Temple place. The wagon horse was knocked down and slightly injured. The car backed into a Dorchester avenue line car, breaking windows and causing damage but no injuries.

South Boston Health Department Patrick McLaughlin Washington Street Temple Place Dorchester Avenue

Straws Show Which Way The Wind Blows

A reader reports tallying newspaper readers in an Egleston square car, finding twelve reading the Post, two the Globe, and two the Journal, to illustrate how straw gauge public interest.

Post Egleston Square The the Globe the Journal W. L. Lowell

Gas incident at street corner ends with hospital visit

At the corner of Washinton street and Willard place yesterday afternoon, William Hanscom 36 of 119 Tremont street employed by Brookline Gas Company was overcome by escaping gas and nearly asphyxiated. He was taken to City Hospital.

Washinton Street Willard Place William Hanscom Tremont Street Brookline Gas Company City Hospital

Professor Adams Denied Bid to Undo Divorce Decree

Lawyers for C R Adams sought to vacate the divorce nisi and rescind a non absolute decree from Judge Fessen. Judge Dunbar denied both requests. Adams, now remarried, faces an unresolved status as to whether he has one wife, two wives, or none, with the court unable to resolve the legal predicament.

C. R. Adams Dunbar Aisi Nina Fessenden Adame Nisi

Settlement in Laura A. Jefferson will case reached by compromise

The dispute over Miss Laura A. Jefferson's will, following her July kerosene suicide on Atlantic Avenue, has been settled. Under the agreement the parents receive just over half the estate, with the rest inherited by other beneficiaries.

Laura A. Jefferson Atlantic Avenue

Governor Russell Receives Clemency Plea From Boston Figure

A respected Boston citizen sent Governor Russell a letter urging clemency for police officer Richard A. Friel. The writer concedes the crime was grave and the punishment just but argues clemency would not be misplaced in this case.

Russell Boston Richard A. Friel

Hirschberg & Co make assignment to two creditors

Hirschberg & Co wholesale boot and shoe dealers at 118 Peary Street assign to Joseph M. Herman of Frank Herman & Co 81 Bedford Street and to William F. Hawley of Stowe Bills Hawley 10 High Street. Mobility about 160000 with nominal assets about the same.

Paine's Furniture Sale Draws Women In Thirty Day Rush

A coming event invites every woman reader to Paine's furniture ware rooms within the next thirty days. The lure is a new toilet at low cost, a sale praised in another column and expected to attract households seeking value.

Paine

Roche Resigns as Metropolitan Ark Commissioner

James Jeffrey Roche sent resignation to Governor Russell this morning. He is appointed to the park commission starting July 1 and was unanimously approved by the council. His actions came as a surprise to many, not among his intimate friends.

James Jeffrey Roche Russell Roghe Park Commission

Corwin Delays to Convey Hawaiian News to Willis

The revenue cutter Corwin departed at 11:30 p.m. from San Francisco carrying a State Department envoy to Washington for Minister Willis with messages and documents on the Hawaiian question. Willis urged patience, saying no change is imminent and law and order will be preserved as the Hawaiian situation remains in abeyance.

Washington Carliste San Francisco United States Revenue Corwin Honolulu State Department United States Willis Mr. Willis Blount Port Townsend Wash Barkentine Klickitat Alameda Evening Star United States Men of War Philadelphia Adams Queen's Advocate Biount Lickitat

Seamen's Union to Be Heard by Police Board

The Police Board will hear the Bea mene Union committee about complaints against police members. The hearing is set for tomorrow at 10.00 am.

Seamens' Union Board of Police Beamene Union Tom Wat

President sends repeated federal nominations to Senate

The President re submits William B Hornblower of New York for Supreme Court justice to fill Blatchford’s seat. Benjamin Lenthier of Lowell is named consul at Sherbrooke with pending confirmation. Additional posts include John B Riley, W H Clay Armstrong Jr, Newton B Ashby, Marcellus L Davis, Frank W Roberts. Recess appointments list includes Frank H Dabr ney John R Procter William A Poucher and others.

Washington Wiliam Hornblower New York Supreme Court Pee Place Blatchford Benjamin Lenthier Lowell Sherbrooke Que Lodge Senate Lenthier John B. Riley United States Ottawa Can W. H. Clay Armstrong, Jr Alabama Grenoble France Newton B. Ashby Iowa Dublin Irc Marcellus L. Davis Arkansas Merida Spain Frank W. Roberts Maine Barcelona Frank H. Dabrney Louisiana International Boundary Commission Mexico John R. Procter Kentucky William A. Poucher Army

Coughlin Jury Secured as Trial Opens

In Chicago on December 5 a jury was finally secured for the Coughlin trial. Judge Wing for the defense indicated he would move to strike references to Mrs. Andrew Foy from the prosecution’s opening if she cannot testify.

Chicago Coughlin Wing Andrew Foy

Murphy in Canada reported after Salem disappearance

Police confirm details of Clarence Murphy's departure from Salem and believed north bound express carried him to Canada by midnight. Authorities will pursue Murphy in Canada to bring him back to Salem for charges.

Salem Lowell Clarence Murphy Canada

John Morley Ordered to Leave London for Rest

The Daily News reports that John Morley chief secretary for Ireland has been ordered by his physician to leave London and rest in a different climate due to overwork. Professor Bryce will take Morleys parliamentary duties during his absence.

London Daily News John Morley Ireland

Parkhurst Crusade Triggers Major New York Police Transfers

At a Board of Police Commissioners meeting in New York on December 5, thirteen police captains were transferred from their districts. The move is alleged to be the direct result of Dr. Parkhurst's anti vice crusade and its impact on the police department.

New York Board of Police Commissioners Parkhurst

City Yard Fire Causes Blaze at North Grove Structure

A $150 fire damaged a one and a half story wooden building in the city yard off North Grove street last night at 6:30. Spontaneous combustion is cited as the probable cause by authorities.

North Grove Street

Boat Capsize in Frische Haff Drowns Five

A fishing boat capsized in the Frische Haff East Prussia today and five persons were drowned.

Berlin Frische Haff East Prussia

New England Gleanings reports loans, thefts, deaths across towns

Police hunt W H Dennis for five to six forged checks in New Haven. Waterbury notes death of O H Bronson, 78, after long illness. Others face fines, thefts, a jail sentence, accidents, drownings, and court terms across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and surrounding towns.

New Haven W. H. Dennis O. H. Bronson Waterbury Conn Evan ‘Hoyt Shelton Methodist Church Ansonia Superior Court Hartford William Hammersley W. C. Kelly Bassett House Charles Bast Bridgeport John P. Bradstreet Lawrence House of Correction Horatio Whitney Shore Mills Fall River William Vignicault Puffer R. R. Endicott Broadway Beverly Caleb Il. Lovell Hyde Park Norfolk Dedham Lucy Weston Abell Rollins Abell Needham Mary Nixon Abby Morton Dias West Newton Richard Meade Middletown Meade Elmer Duane Keyes Rutland E. D. Keyes & Co Vermont Bangor Vineyard -Havens Harbor Echooner B. L. Eaton Calais Howard Paul Kittery Piscataqua William Lawrence Central Street Leominster William D .Fernald Portsmouth Eliot George A. Galbarth B. Hodge New Hampshire Livermore Falls Bright Massachusetts and Charles Shepard Thomas Morgan Brimfield Mo ‘S Pond Shepard Turner's Falls

Fire devastates Murdock Grate Co building at 144 Boylston

A four story brick blaze at 144 Boylston Street yesterday morning gutted the Murdock Grate Company premises. Fire officials called it the hardest fight in years with extensive damage and losses reported. insured value listed at forty three thousand eight dollars.

Murdock Grate Company Boylston Street Phleon Peneseee Ie Ie Ion Wean

Water Front News Reports Small Storm Impacts At Sea

Yesterday's easterly storm caused minor damage to two fishing schooners and prompted aid for the Jefferson which grounded at Baker's Island. The John B. McKensie landed 25 000 pounds of mixed fish and outpaced nearby craft. Commodore Dixon's 221 ton Ambassade sailed for Newfoundland. the Arthur W S Woodruff remains a large schooner in the fleet. Work began on John M Forbes's Wild Duck at Atlantic Works with extensive refitting.

Kate Jones Boston Tow Boat Company Jefferson Baker's Island Eleanor Wright Simpson John B. McKensie William McDonald T Wharf Wishore Fisheries Dixon Newfoundland Bucksport Arthur W

Farewell Address by Pratap Chunder Mazoomdar

A large Arlington Street Church audience heard Pratap Chunder Mazoomdar deliver a farewell speech. He spoke of his pleasant stay in the United States, shared anecdotes of India, and said his only wish is to visit America again.

Pratap Chunder Mazoomdar Arlington Street India America

Deafness Relief Invention Draws Quincy Crowd At Wales Visit

A large gathering at the Quincy House welcomes H. A. Wales and his deafness relief device. Today marks the final day of his stay in the city, with many more visitors expected to view the invention.

Quincy House H. A. Wales Mr. Wales Our City

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