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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1894
Page
1
A clerk faced legal turmoil as he supposedly attempted to kill men who exposed him. Investigators pursued charges, detailing alleged threats and weapon use. The case centers on exposure incidents and the clerk's alleged retaliation.
A Boston Post plan to honor Rev Samuel F Smith author of America attracts broad backing. A meeting at Fanueil Hall is set for Tuesday with Governor Greenhalge to chair. The programme aims for a grand concert featuring the Marine Band and diverse performances to raise a substantial testimonial fund.
Nashua New Hampshire December 16 The bank directors say the defalcation is unlikely to exceed seventy thousand dollars with bondsmen at thirty five thousand and assets forty five thousand to be used before stockholders are assessed. A six thousand dollar missing draft caused concern but has been located.
In Newport R I two men were cut during a quarrel after a dog incident. William Anthony hacked Daniel Hunter in the back and Edward Doncett in the leg. Hunter is expected not to survive. Anthony pleaded not guilty and secured bail of 3000 at arraignment.
George W. Turner editor of the New York Recorder met in Indianapolis with ex President Harrison to discuss a possible 1896 Republican nomination. Turner says Harrison dislikes a third bid and would prefer home law practice but has not forbidden his name. He hints Harrison could bow to pressure if urged by party leaders.
Dr George Jewett born 1825 in Rindge New Hampshire died this morning in Fitchburg Massachusetts He practiced forty three years served in war hospitals and field He married Mary Saunders in 1848 and after her death married Mary Brooks in 1868 Their son Walter E survives He held leadership roles in Worcester North Medical Society Massachusetts Medical Society and was a trustee of the Public Library and Burbank Hospital The funeral is expected Tuesday.
The new Hamburg American steamer Patria, which sailed from Hamburg, arrived in New York tonight after a recent voyage. The vessel is noted as a naval transport returning to U S waters.
Michael H. Day lies dead from a knife wound to the heart and jugular, as his son in law Patrick Kane faces a murder case. An autopsy was held and a hearing is planned today. Neighbors recall a long running family quarrel intensified by a 60 cent dispute.
Beverley December 16 William H Weeks of Elliott street won a quart of rum in a bet Saturday Then he got drunk and turned his wife into the street at midnight She walked a quarter mile in stocking feet before finding shelter Weeks was taken into custody
Joseph L Shipley former editor of the Union and ex president of the New England Associated Press died of heart failure at about 12 35 am in Springfield. The report describes a family dispute escalating to a murder at a Reading home where Daylies was killed after refusing to part with liquor money. The narrative mentions a confrontation between a father and son in law and a night driving to retrieve the daughter from work.
Day returns to unharness the horse to water it at the pump when the crisis erupts as Thomas Kane and his brother Patrick, both intoxicated, join and begin abusing the old man. Thomas makes a fist threat while Day holds a lantern as defense.
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