22 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
1
Natick woman Miss Morse is accused of killing a Spanish War veteran who had lived in Roxbury. Her companion Arnold Stappen and Miss Morse were arrested in connection with the incident.
In Natick Massachusetts, Lewis Perry a 33 year old Spanish War veteran was shot and killed by Lizzie Morse at her West Natick home after Perry and another man demanded entry. Police arrested Lizzie Morse who claims self defense amid a family scene described by witnesses and local officials. The man Perry is said to have arrived with Stappen and both men allegedly caused damage before entering the house, leading to the fatal confrontation. The incident unfolds as investigators review motives and safety of residents.
Forecasts call for generally fair weather Friday and Saturday across New England and eastern New York. Winds will be variable and mostly fresh from the south as temperatures trend mild.
Stricken with a fainting spell at Young's Hotel in Boston, Congressman Charles A. Boutelle of Bangor Maine, chairman of the naval affairs committee, was moved to his room unconscious. He arrived from Washington to spend Christmas recess and planned to leave Boston today. Doctors treated him in a private room with Dr. Jelly stating a temporary brain congestion from indigestion. His brother E P Boutelle arrived and aided his care during the night.
News from London reports no decisive South Africa military news as of Dec 22. Buller’s Colenso casualty list shows 146 killed 746 wounded and 227 missing. about forty of the missing are prisoners. Royal letters fund drive to aid sick soldiers and families circulates in churches January 7. Royal reinforcements and 700 naval brigade announced. Chancellor Hicks Beach denies cabinet war expenditure rifts. Zola cites European opinion supporting Boers amid global imperial tensions.
London dispatch reports Gronje maintains silence with Methuen, declaring no further contact will be made. The note appears in a dated despatch, with continued coverage expected on page seven of the edition.
An aged ad style note touts Bell's Spiced Seasoning as a favorite for over 80 years. It highlights a blend of sweet herbs and choice spices, promising delicate flavor without tasting off or coarse.
Booths offer Gilnockie Plaid Smoking Jackets at 7.80 down from 12.00 regular price. Holiday neckwear in silk and satin shapes including imperials sold 1.50 to 0.50. Silk umbrellas with Paragon frames shown at 1.45, valued at 7.00. Dress suit cases in leather, each with an artistic tag, regular price 5.00.
A catalog style listing shows items including dressing gowns blanket wraps mufflers fancy suspenders dress shields lounging robes sweaters handkerchiefs Christmas slippers caravenettes mackintoshes gloves underwear shirts collars cuffs canes and children's furs for sale or display.
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century catalog lists items for ladies including sumptuous fur garments underwear hosiery silk petticoats French flannel waists aprons under vests night robes and infants' complete outfits.
A large corps of attentive and polite salespeople are in sordiness to serve our patrons with promptness and despatch.
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