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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
8
Mrs Hastings speaks as an advocate in a dramatic widow's case involving a murderer. Her eloquence highlights the peril and passion surrounding a love that endangers reputation and life. Local readers follow the court’s reactions and the widow's wary stance.
The Warren line’s vessel Canada was dressed with flags for a Boston luncheon aboard. F Warren Jr presided as toastmaster noting hopes for profits and port progress. Attendees included Lt Col Mansfield, W F Robinson, and many local businessmen. A reception followed in the afternoon onboard.
December gathering at the Vendome drew about 100 members with Gov Wolcott presiding then stepping aside for Winslow Warren to chair. Speakers urged two Unitarian public schools and a non denominational paper while noting calls for more attractive services. Attendees included Dar win E Ware Arthur Lincoln Jerome Jones Stopford W Brooke General Blackmar D Webster King Isaac F Burr James Longley S M Crosby Frank M Ames Otis Norcross General Martin.
Foreign office today dismissed a New York dispatch claiming Russia France and England with Germany Austria and Italy would force reforms on the Sultan under joint supervision. Britain says the report is unfounded and the status quo remains unchanged.
Last night at the United States Hotel the New England Hardware Dealers' Association held its annual ladies night with D. Fletcher Barber presiding and speeches interspersed by Beacon Orchestral Club. Also in Boston, the Boston Wesleyan Association met at Young's Hotel with Joshua Merrill elected president and a slate of officers. Military night featured the Paint and Oil Club of New England at the Parker House with General Molineux and others in attendance. Massachusetts Street Railway Association held its regular dinner at Young's Hotel with an address on the Polyphase System. The New Hampshire Club gathered at the Revere House with Captain Albert A. Folsom sharing remarks on a London trip.
George J. Gould, liquor dealer of Toms River, appeared in Ocean County Court yesterday seeking a license for the Ocean County Hunt and Country Club in the Pines near Lakewood. The application was granted in his name.
Mrs Sullivan of Charlestown denies her daughter Christine disappeared last week claiming she was absent only on Saturday night to nurse a sick friend.
Mrs. Caen an Alsatian resident of 231 Grand Street Jersey City says Genz did not receive a fair trial and that his history shows he murdered his sweetheart Clara Arnim in a fit of emotional insanity. She met him at the jail six weeks ago and notes his claimed love for the victim contrasts with his wish to live now that a widow has appeared in his life.
Frank B. Fitzpatrick was fined 50 for assaulting Miss Celia Sartoris and drunkenness after he attacked her on Marcella Street. Sartoris described being shoved to the sidewalk and struck as she fought back, then fainting in Patrolman Morse’s arms before Fitzpatrick fled.
A seasoned Boston lady named Mrs Hastings testified in a series of suits tied to two Beacon Street apartment projects and Tremont street millinery business. She described legal advisers withdrawing, faced lengthy cross examination, and defended her role in court as a practical effort to protect her property and explain her actions to the jury.
Paul Genz, twice convicted of murdering his sweetheart, awaits fate as widow Mrs Caen visits daily at Jersey City’s Hudson County Jail. She hugs him, whispers, and denies romance, while others remain puzzled by the unusual scene.
Claus Destefsef, rejected by Christina Glesing, shot at her without harm, killed Christina’s brother Diedrich, then attacked Christina’s mother and father. The struggle over a shotgun caused an explosion failure, as Destefsef fled toward a field with his victims left injured and the family traumatized.
Fire at George Salter bakery on Prairie avenue trapped Mrs. Julia Cole and her daughters Mabelle and Geraldine on the building’s upper floor. Mrs. Cole escaped in night clothing to the yard, firemen prevented a return, and the two girls were rescued by ladders from the third story.
Miss Skelton a Weymouth grocery cashier was robbed on Liberty street by an unknown man who took $1 after knocking her down. George W. Stevens chased the robber and fired a pistol, but the thief escaped. Skelton suffered only shock with no injuries. A citizen posse searched for the robber.
The Evening Sun reports Rev. T DeWitt Talmage denied the rumor of his engagement to marry Miss Susie Mangam of Sing Sing. The denial was issued today in New York.
A local notice announces a party contest aimed at experienced men, inviting participation and celebration of veteran attendees. The event seeks to showcase skill and character, aligning with a traditional community gathering.
The article outlines a divided Boston Republican and Democratic municipal race with seven alderman candidates in the mix. Democrats unite behind experienced city leaders while Republicans split into seven factions aiming to control the council and key posts.
The State Populist conference met at Commercial Hall on Washington Street headed by E Gerry Brown. P Field urged an encouraging address on finance and industry to unite the party for a strong 1900 showing. J K Hiscock advocated party unity with Democrats on silver. George H Cary read letters from supporters unable to attend.
Election officials recounted Ward 7 Republican caucus ballots and deleted Robert L. Hall from the slate. Ernest C. Wagner replaces Hall, and six members are named: Arthur H. Alvord George Colby Winslow C. Cooke Walter L. Sears Ernest C. Wagner and Josiah W. White.
A despatch says Dean Bridgman Connor of Burlington Vermont who was thought dead in Mexico a year ago may be alive. His adoptive father and psychic researchers trace clues from a medium Mrs Piper and inner witnesses while exhumed hair and dental checks cast doubt on the death.
A sacred concert will be given next Sunday evening at Bethesda Hall in South Boston by Charles F Forrester. Performers include Francis J MecQueeney soprano Lon F Brine baritone George M Galbraith contralto Teresa O Leary and L A Turby readers May Leonard dramatic reader John C Kelly violin Margaret McNulty harp M F Sullivan piano Casa Harmon mandolin Mary Elizabeth Blake original readings J Frank Donahoe accompanist and Hon T J Gargan presiding.
In an extra session of the Superior Court Judge Blodgett ordered two verdicts for Dr. Albert Watts against James Stevenson and co defendants. A $19,000 verdict covered the recognizance penalty and a $20,000 verdict covered the bond penalty related to dissolving an attachment on Stevenson property. The cases stem from a prior $18,000 judgment plus accruing interest and costs. The judge ruled the bond and recognizance duties valid and the jury was directed to verdict for the plaintiffs.
Yesterday a three story wooden structure at the corner of Wash ington and Norman streets in Salem burned to an estimated loss of five thousand dollars. The blaze prompted efforts from neighbors but caused total destruction.
Funeral services for John R. Fellows were held at the Church of the Intercession on One Hundred Fifty Third Street and Amsterdam Avenue with a crowded congregation. Earlier brief rites occurred at his late residence and the Rev. Dr Henry Dixon Jones led the service before the interment at Trinity Cemetery.
In Montreal Archishop Fabre is sinking rapidly and cannot last much longer. Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary of state, has cabled the Pope’s blessing to the dying archbishop.
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