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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
10
Boyle Bros introduces no money down sales for clothing on credit. The firm promotes liberal terms with quick returns allowed if unsatisfied, appealing to customers who pay nothing upfront and can return goods within a week.
William Steele formerly cashier of the Chestnut Street National Bank was found guilty today by a jury in the United States District Court. He was charged with aiding and abetting the late William M Singerly in misapplying funds of the bank.
In the first session of the Superior Court Mary and Henry Cornish sue West End Street Railway after a Dec 24 1896 collision with a laundry wagon. Evidence shows a strike with car full of sympathizers who refused fares and took control of the car. Mrs Cornish seeks 15000 dollars and Henry 2000 for medical services.
By Wednesday night the contract of RE Howard Watch and Clock Company expires and the largest illuminated clock in New England will be set up at the new south terminal. The dial measures 12 feet 5 inches and the minute hand 6 feet. The firm guarantees accuracy within ten seconds per month.
Washington December 1 General Miles and General Schofield clashed before the Military Affairs Committee over army management Schofield urged President chosen commanding general and opposed Miles on title and structure Miles warned against favoritism and outlined a new army bill stressing home and frontier needs He argued for a standard of one soldier per 1000 population with native troops in new possessions and predicted Cuba keeping a strong force for years while 10 000 men would soon be enough for Cuba and 1000 could be withdrawn after independence
The Cordelia Botkin murder trial began with testimony about poisoned candy sent to Mrs. J. P. Dunning. Witnesses described receiving the box at the Dover post office, its delivery to Dunning, and the fatal illness of Dunning and Mrs. Dean during a gathering at the Pennington home. Other witnesses included John B. Pennington, father of the deceased, and Joshua Dean Jr., husband of one victim.
At an afternoon session General Schofield criticized the friction between the War Secretary and the commanding general under the political system. General Miles argued for rank commensurate with responsibility and for appointing capable officers to higher commands, citing Merritt Brooke and the overlooked Meade Hancock and Thomas. Tomorrow’s hearing will include Adjutant General Corbin and other bureau chiefs.
J Edward Addicks, prominent gas man and Bay State Gas Company president, will marry Mrs Ida Carr Wilson at noon on Wednesday in Wilmington. The ceremony follows a sensational divorce trial where Mrs Addicks charged prolonged infidelity from 1887 onward, with locations including the Clayton House and a Philadelphia residence cited.
North Saco murder probe moved forward this morning as lawyer George F. Haley of Biddeford sought permission to call Coroner Bradbury to the scene. The inquiry focused on identifying key witnesses and establishing the sequence of events surrounding the incident.
George R. Crellin faced arraignment on a Vermont murder charge after a lumber-camp arrest. County attorney and Lawyer Haley argued for the hearing, which Judge Burbank postponed to Friday. Crellin pleaded not guilty with no counsel. witnesses identified him as the suspect while the coroner sought his appearance as wounded in travel. A pearl-handled knife was found.
Crellin states he bought the knife in Port and it has been identified by a Boothby relative as the item taken from the dead man’s pockets in the lumber camp case. The discovery ties Crellin to the sequence of events surrounding Ivory Boothby’s death.
In Concord New Hampshire Mrs Nettie Moses dies from a gunshot wound suffered at her North Pembroke home Friday morning She maintained her husband did not shoot and authorities remain cautious Moses is held for coroner inquiry The Pembroke witness Marland E Prescott disputes the tale of a stranger describing no such man near the road and notes William Robinson's close proximity and sighting.
Patrolman Joseph Spurney of the third precinct was found dead on his beat with a bullet through his brain. His revolver lay by his side with three chambers empty. It is not known whether he was killed in the line of duty or took his own life.
A cablegram received here states the bark Boylston, Captain Small, left Apalachicola November 9 for this port and reached Bermunda with loss of sails and part of deck load. Rudder damaged and crew exhausted after very severe weather. Boylston owned by John S. Emery & Co.
Albert Diffenderfer, a young desperado known for feigned catalepsy, was sentenced to twenty one years. He duped physicians, several months earlier escaped hospital custody, and later robbed a house while resisting arrest, wounding a constable and deputy.
The first winter drowning in Newton occurred yesterday when Ray Chapin aged 10 died after plunging through ice while his brother 14 attempted a rescue. Neighbors and rescuers arrived with a ladder to pull the boy from the water.
St Louis reports Catherine Campbell actress confessed to stealing hotel property from St Nicholas Hotel. Police found knives forks napkins bed sheets and tableware in her suite during a stage search. Campbell known for Madame Sans Gene and The Prisoner of Venda threatened suicide and had prior stage contract discussions with Augustin Daly.
Kate Donnelly, famed as one of Danbury's prettiest girls, leapt onto icy river ice to escape an express train as it crossed a narrow wooden bridge over Still River near Chestnut Street. A rapid human chain pulled her to safety after she plunged through the ice.
Alfred Gynne Vanderbilt, 21, and Elsie French announce a formal engagement after Vanderbilt finishes Yale studies next June. He traveled to Europe last July to secure parental consent, which was granted on condition of college completion. Elsie French, daughter of the late Francis Osmond French, is wealthy in her own right with an estimated fortune of $160000.
Fayne Strahan Moore, detained in the Tombs, says she will pursue acting after her current engagement ends. She presses stage ambitions while her husband William A. E. Moore faces a second blackmail trial against Martin Mahon of the New Amsterdam Hotel.
Coroner's inquest in Webster City Iowa hears Lia Fitch explain death by morphine as self-inflicted after persistent attention from women. He reportedly changed homes to evade affection from married women and girls, then died while trying to continue business unbothered.
Governor Black said he will form a law partnership with Hon W M K Olcott and Hon Abraham Gruber of New York City under the firm name Black Olcott Gruber. The announcement was made in Troy New York.
Fr. T. Almy & Co. store on Washington Street crowds as Flint Co. bankrupt stock draws eager buyers. Prices slash to 5.75 for scarce all wool overcoats and up to 16.50 for deluxe furred and satin lined garments. Brisk pace and noisy chatter mark the scene as shoppers snatch latest styles at BR. T. Almy & Co. 590 Washington.
Over a thousand pairs of worsteds and tweeds in sizes 4, 5, and $4 are available at Flint Co bankruptcy sale. Shoppers can choose by waist and leg length to ensure a perfect fit as Christmas options.
Like good trousers but not high priced a lot of four and five dollar trousers in waist sizes 40 42 and 44 go today at R T Almy and Co 590 Washington street at three dollars better buy two or three pair.
Weather warns of severe cold as blizzards batter the West and trains stall in New York State. In local retail news, Flint sale offers Ulsters and melton coats at deep discounts with prices cut from $18 to $5.75 to clear stock at R. T. Almy & Cos 90 Washington Street.
The Suffolk county grand jury to the Superior Court recommends granting Superintendent Gerrish authority to buy materials for a new building for female prisoners and to test erecting it with male prison labor. It suggests market gardening, expanded education, possibly paid teachers, and condemns the South Boston House of Correction while praising the superintendent’s efforts.
The annual First Brigade Signal Corps dinner was held at the Vendome last evening. Lt. George Eb. Lovett presided as about sixty members and guests attended. Guests included Colonel Jed Wellington representing the Governor Brigadier General Mathews AAG Hager Major Darling of the Sixth Regiment Volunteers Lt Sprague of the Second Brigade Signal Corps Colonel Parker of the general brigade staff Captain Charles Cutler of the provisional militia and Captain Pepperill.
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