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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1899

Page

7

New Name Brought Into Case In Molineux Trial

New York December 15 The trial of Adam B Molineux for the murder of Mrs Katherine Adams adjourned at 4 pm as handwriting expert J M Kinsley faced a severe cross examination by Weeks Defence. Weeks sought to introduce J Morton Riggs as a possible alternative suspect while Kinsley testified he had earlier linked the poison package address to Molineux. The cross examination aimed to show bias and question the reliability of the handwriting testimony as the session closed with adjournment until Monday morning.

New York Adam B. Molineux Katherine J. Adams William J. Kinsley Weeks Kinsley J. Morton Riggs Osborne Goff Riggs Hong Kong Molineux David N. Carvalho New York City Mr. Kinsley Hay C. I McClusky Dedham Seery Brothers Pratt John F. Barrett Drugan Joe John Barrett Dragan Pat Franklin Higgins John W. Pratt Seery House Twen

Expert Evidence Dominates Seery Brothers Trial Session

Dedham reports show expert medical testimony shaping the Seery brothers matricide case. Prosecutors face vigorous cross examination as Dr Pratt and Dr Harris offer autopsy findings of edema of the brain from heart-related shock.

Frank A. Harris Donnelly Drugan Dedham John Joe Edward W. Finn Pratt Finn

Passing of Josiah Quincy and the sunken fortunes of fame

The Sunday Post teases a revelation about Josiah Quincy the politician and the reemergence of the Quincy name. It hints at social intrigues, hotel escapades, and a rise and fall tale of wealth, fame, and a beautiful woman amid Boston society.

Raines Boston Sybil Sanderson Sunday Post Josiah Quincy Quincy America Hart City Hall New England Quincys Cupid Fair Reader The Nere Raines Law

Mrs Grace Wins Mexican Mine Ownership Dispute

Syracuse news reports Mary D Grace principal of Tompkins School has won a Mexican court decision giving her ownership of most of the Vacas San Marcos and related mines in Durango valued at about 20 million dollars. She fought years against rival claimants and dispossession orders while saving funds from teaching to pursue the case.

Syracuse N. Y Mary D. Grace Tompkins School Vacas San Marcos Bismarck Durango Mexico Grace San Francisco Diaz

Peabody Approves 16000 for Water Supply Expansion

At a special town meeting in Peabody on December 15 the town voted to appropr iate 16000 to enlarge the water supply from Spring Pond.

Peabody Spring Pond

Wanted Fiancée 10 Steal Hinted in New Jersey Case

Lizzie Bailey testifies that Charles Cohn age 20 planned a theft scheme with her to steal from his boss Wolf and Freedman butchers in New Brunswick. The engagement ended when she refused to participate and she says Cohn and companions pursued her to leave town.

New York Charlie Lizzie Bailey Shard Street New Brunswick N. J Justice Housell Charles Cohn Wolf & Freedman, Butchers Colin

Woman Sues Winchester Arms for 50000 Over Finger Loss

Lillian C Morris of Pittsfield Massachusetts sues Winchester Arms Company of New Haven for 50000 claiming a hand injury from a cartridge shell filling machine will ruin her marriage prospects. She previously played piano socially and met suitors. after Dec 8 accident she cannot play and fears fewer chances. Case before Judge Wheeler of the Superior Court.

New Haven Lillian C. Morris Pittsfield Mass Winchester Arms Company New York Herald Miss Morris Winchester Company Wheeler Superior Court

Prison Terms For Pickpockets Named Williams And Robinson

Albert Williams and William H. Robinson, described as professional pickpockets, were sentenced to state prison for six to eight years each by Judge Hardy in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon.

Albert Williams William H. Robinson Hardy Superior Criminal Court

Iron Production Still Expands Amid High Wages and Jobs

R G Dun and Co reports a paradox of strong production and rising employment with higher wages while stock markets show losses. Iron production grows with November 1 273 560 tons consumed and output up. coat and shoe makers rush deliveries to meet demand. wheat movement slows with modest price changes. cotton exports fall in November. overall business volume climbs 13.1 percent from last year and 449 percent above 1892. Failures total 218 in U S and 96 in Canada.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Boston United States Canada

Funeral of William S Fitzgerald Draws Large Attendees

The funeral from St. Joseph's Church Chambers street drew a large crowd of friends. A solemn high mass of requiem was led by Rev Cop pinger with several clergy from the diocese assisting. Notables included Mayor Quincy and many city officials.

William S. Fitzgerald St. Joseph’s Church Chambers Street Father Coppinger P. J. Walsh St. Joseph's Church B. F. Killilea St. Stephen’s Church North End John A. O’shea Thomas E. Clifford Calvary D. F. O’farrell Hanover Street Jeremiah E. Millerick Wakefield William Millerick St. Mary’s Church Charlestown John F. Kelly Star of the Sea East Boston Edward.j. Moriarty Concord Joseph Gambera Philip O’donnell St. Philip's Church Harrison Avenue Roxbury Frederick Fitzgerald Michael G. Williams John A. Williams James Williams John C. Miller James Miller James Olson Brother John H. Lee Streets Wells John F. Fitzgerald James T. Fitzgerald Congressman Naphen Alderman Brick William Driscoll A. Williams James Fitzgerald William J. Carlin Bryan Association Bunker Hill House Patrick McCabe Messrs Callahan, Lyons and Reardon T. F. Gorman Quincy Redberry Club Michael A. Brick John A. Kfelcher Norrisity Edward Leary J. J. Baldwin James Donovan Naphen D. D. Rourke D. J. Kane W. J. O’brien W. F. McClellan

Federal tax rule on illegal liquor sellers upheld

Washington December 16 Commissioner Wilson of the internal revenue bureau reaffirms that persons selling alcoholic liquor in violation of state law must pay the special tax under U S internal revenue laws. The stamp issued to them is a license but does not shield them from state prosecution or sentence.

Washington Wilson Internal Revenue Bureau Internal Revenue United States

General Trade Quiet as Holiday Demand Boosts Textile Goods

Bradstreet's notes wholesale and manufacturing markets easing slightly while money conditions stay stable. Holiday trade gains drive activity, textiles show strength with heavy cotton goods sales and booked spring business. wages rise for about 195,000 textile workers.

New York Bradstreet Department of Agriculture

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