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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1894
Page
1
Unlimited joy at My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets as electric windmill lights lure crowds. Three floors offer overcoats Ulsters suits and pants at cut prices including 500 wool pants at $2 and Frieze Ulsters at $10.00. Thousands have bought and continue to trade at this Boston store.
The Boston police commissioners have taboed the sandwich as an article of food for securing a drink after 11 p.m. Hotels must serve substantial food or require a room key to count as a guest. The rule goes into effect last night at Parker's and Young's, with other hotels expected to comply after notice.
Carmine Manetto was sentenced by Judge Hammond in the Superior Criminal Court to fifteen years in State Prison for the manslaughter of Stefano Capobianca. The judge noted waning mercy due to a violent community climate and weapons, with the jury recommending mercy. The crime occurred November 18 in the cellar at Fountain Place off Hanover Street. Manetto was captured in Chelsea the next day.
Charles N. Crittenton, founder of Florence Crittenton missions, urged action at Park Street Church against vice in cities. He warned that 150 to 200 girls fill nameless graves monthly in New York and pressed for support for rescue work. Dr A J Gordon appealed for funds while Alice Hastman performed.
Coroners jury finds James Lewis guilty of murdering Byron G. Coburn in Gorham Maine. Edward Graffam testified that Lewis described killing Coburn in the barn with an axe after luring the old man from the house. Details include the horse being loosened and Coburn kicked to death, with Lewis reading a paper calmly afterward. The case proceeds to arraignment in Portland Municipal Court.
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