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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1901

Page

2

Brockton Official Faces Perjury Indictment in Court

Alfred E. Woodman, Brockton inspector of public buildings, will plead before the Superior Criminal Court at Plymouth on Monday to answer a perjury indictment returned by the grand jury. Darmenne Hall, builder of 8 Prospect Street, accuses Woodman of false testimony at Hall’s May Police Court arraignment for building-law violations that resulted in a $50 fine. Woodman and his son and two carpenters testified before the grand jury last week.

Brockton Alfred E. Woodman Superor Criminal Court Plymouth Darmenne Hall Prospect Street Hall Woodman

Maine Boy Hero in New York Fire at Second Avenue Tenement

Michael McQuaid of Bangor Maine who tends bar at 1984 Second avenue helped evacuate tenants during a morning blaze at 1933 Second Avenue. He rescued a woman and then two infants, exposing himself to flames and losing eyebrows and hair, before collapsing exhausted.

New York Michael MccQuaid Bangor Second Avenue McQuaid

Mr. Fell Receives Retirement Gift on 50th Birthday

Mr Charles Fell, an inspector at the South Boston shops, was presented with a fine pipe by Mr W S O'Brien on behalf of his shopmates after working hours to mark Fell's fiftieth birthday. Fell expressed thanks for the goodwill shown.

Charles Fell Doen RR Boston W. Ss. O’brien Fell

McLean Home Sold to General Draper for Winter Residence

The Post reports John R. McLean sold the late Mrs Washington McLean home at IX Street and Connecticut Avenue to General W. F. Draper of Massachusetts. The Drapers, now staying at the Arlington, plan Washington as their permanent winter home.

Washington the Post Today John R. McLean W. F. Draper Massachusetts Washington McLean IX Street Connecticut Avenue

Deadlock in Pekin Talks Thickens as Plebiscite Stand Complicates

Negotiations between foreign envoys and Chinese plenipotentiaries stall with no early settlement in sight. The Chinese insist on irrevocable punishment for the guilty, with General Tung Fu Hsiang to face execution when possible. Unofficial talks involve M. De Giers and Sir Ernest Satow while Count von Waldersee denies German troop withdrawal without Berlin orders. A rift between diplomatic and military sides may prompt independent action if impasse lasts.

Perin China Imperial Court Tung Fu Hsiang M. de Giers Ernest Satow Count von Waldersee Berlin

Annual Gentlemen's Right An Elegant Boston Alumnae Dinner

The Boston Mt Holyoke Alumnae Association held a refined evening in the Vendome state suite with Mrs D B C Bourdon presiding. Guests included Professor Hart Mrs Gulick Miss Woolley and many local figures as speeches on Retrospect and Prospect of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries were given.

Vendomenone Boston Mt. Holyoke Albert Bushnell Hart Harvard College Gulick Robert A. Woods South Ind House Miss Adams Miss Coolidge Miss Sherman Meachum Hamilton State Suite Hart Woots Julick Kneeland Woods Jonathan Lane Henry D. Hyde Walter R. Dyer A. D. Stearns Mary Lyon Mary P. Pala Greenfield Sarah P. Fastman Wellesley Louise C. Purrington

Baptist pastor Bradbury receives church call from Cambridge

Worcester reports the Rev. Wood man Bradbury, pastor of Pleasant Street Baptist Church, has received a call from the Old Cambridge Church of Cambridge, signaling a potential move.

Worcester Woodman Bradbury Pleasant Street Baptist Cambridge

Kennedy's Murder Trial Statement Declares Innocence

Dr Samuel J Kennedy on trial for a second time for the Dolly Reynolds murder releases his first public statement. He says he is innocent and cites new evidence to refute claims about an iron bar and a bludgeon. He notes an expert disproved his writing on a check endorsement and other actions attributed to him.

New York Samuel J. Kennedy Dolly Reynolds Dolly’ Reynolds Maxwell and Wife

General Molineux Seeks New Trial for Son in Murder Case

General Edward L. Molineux, father of Roland Molineux, reacted to a Court of Appeals decision on handwriting expert testimony. He criticized paid testimony and asserted his son’s innocence, hoping for a new trial.

New York Edward L. Molineux Roland Molineux Fursman Caine Court of Appeals

Wolf's store offers free glove buttoner and cuff toner

In Bernard M. Wolf's men’s department a neat glove buttoner and cuff toner are distributed free to customers. Made substantially to symbolize "My Clothier's" goods with good wear qualities. Recipients are pleased as Wolf continues to rise in public favor.

Bernard M. Wolf Wolf

Captain Wilde Returns Home From Navy Assignment

Captain George F. F. Wilde of the U S S Oregon arrived at his North Easton home this morning after being detached from the vessel.

Wilde North Easton Mass George F. F. Wilde U. S. S. Oregon

Boston House Advances Bond Bill and Rejects Apprenticeship Rule

In the State House the metropolitan affairs committee reported a Boston mayoral bond bill to issue within the debt limit for highways and sewers. The House, by 650 to 57, refused a third reading on eight hours work for state and county employees. A Carey request showed 85 to 7 in favor of third reading. A proposal banning women and minors from mercantile work between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. was rejected.

Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Hart Boston Carey Haverhill Yeas and News

Senate Debates Bill on Commercial Wharf Company Stock

The Senate debated a bill to increase the capital stock of the Commercial Wharf Company and recommitted it to the mercantile affairs committee. The public charities committee reported a resolve to appropriate 1200 dollars for a new cottage at the Lyman School for Boys.

Senate Commercial Wharf Company Committee On Mercantile Affairs Committee On Public Charitable Institutions Lyman School For

Lawmakers debate the Single Cross bill at election laws hearing

Representative Dowse of Malden spoke in favor of the bill before the committee on election laws. Balcomb of Marlboro and Salter of Lynn also supported it while Richard H. Dana and Dr. B F. Trueblood appeared in opposition.

Committee On Election Laws Dowse Malden Balcomb Marlboro Salter Lynn Richard H. Dana B. F. Trueblood

Hearing on deer chase dog killing bill in Massachusetts

The committee on fisheries and game held a hearing on Vir. Hunt of North Attleboro's bill allowing any person to kill a dog found chasing or hunting a deer. Support came from J Russell Reed Captain J W Collins A B Feek Kinney Fay Hunt and others.

Committee On Fisheries and Game Vir. Hunt North Attleboro J. Russell Reed J. W. Collins Commission On Inland Fisheries and Game A. B. Feek Kinney Worcester Fay Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association Mr. Hunt

Petition for United Savings Bank Charter Heard

The committee on banks and banking held a hearing on a charter petition for United Savings Bank. Speakers including Hon A Ik Pillsbury General W A Bancroft A Shuman and A C Ratshesky favored the petition, saying the bank would be on Court Street in the United States Trust Company building with adjoining number. Opposition came from personnel of competing local savings banks.

Committee On Banks and Banking United Savings Bank

Storti Death Penalty Commutation Hearing Planned

A hearing on whether Luigi Storti, condemned for killing Michael Gallenci, should have his death sentence commuted will take place in the council chamber Wednesday at 10 30. Father Ataldus, who has visited Storti during confinement, petitions for the hearing and attends him.

Luigi Storti Michale Gallenci Father Ataldus Storti

Worcester Election Ballot Endorsement Bill Aims to Prevent Ties

Representatives Sullivan Skerrett of Worcester and Harrington of Boston endorse a petition calling for ballots to be counted only if they bear official endorsement and are deposited and cancelled by the ballot box. The measure targets preventing another Worcester tie vote.

Sullivan and Skerrett Worcester Harrington Boston Sullivan

Visit Washington with Royal Blue line tour from Boston

While Congress is in session the Royal Blue line offers a Boston departures Friday evening February 2 for a five day Washington trip with Philadelphia and New York stops. All expenses paid for 25 dollars. Other tours listed on March 15 8 and 29 April 12 26 May 10 24. Pamphlet on application to A J Simmons N E A 21 Washington street Boston.

Washington Royal Blue Line Boston National Capital Philadelphia New York A. J. Simmons Washington Street

Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Fast, Safe Relief

Garnett resident DD I Collins reports rapid improvement after using one fifty-cent package. Thomas Willison of Port Jarvis and Amos Crocker of Worcester also praise the Pyramid Pile Cure. The ad claims it cures all forms of piles without pain, requires a night suppository use, is harmless and drug-free, with free informational booklets from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.

DD. I. Collins Garnett Thomas Willison Port Jarvis Amos Crocker Worcester Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Dickinson released on bail after bank wrecking charge

John W. Dickinson, arrested on aiding in the wrecking of the South Danvers Bank, was freed from Charles Street jail after securing bail of 25 dollars. Six bondsmen, including residents of Cambridge West Acton Newtonville Boston Waltham and New York, stood surety as J. H. Sherburne, his counsel, appeared in court for the first time since last Tuesday.

John W. Dickinson Wrecki If South Danvers Charles Street Ly Ww. Spec Rer Cambridge H. FE. Faulkner West Acton G. H. Shapley Newtonville Piazzi de Fleurin Boston A. H. Blackman Waltham George Townsend New York J. H. Sherburne Dickinson

Do Not Permit Your Reignva to Secure This Money

A long damaged list includes names and addresses in Roxbury Dorchester and surrounding areas. It notes post coupon receipts and a deadline for a Sunday post, with many residents listed for potential notices or claims.

Bank director cites receivers and controller inaction

A South Danvers National Bank director says only the Washington officials can explain his ties to the bank. Dick inson's associate claims fraudulent bookkeeping and overdrafts charged to Dickinson, while Hampton and Sayles insist the books are clean. Henry G. Rice declines to comment as bank investigations continue and expected developments loom.

South Danvers National Bank of Peabody Charles Strong Dickinson Foster Hampton Irving B. Sayles Henry G. Rice Washington Rice Norfolk Soap Company

Great Hat Chance at Chamberlains

Today at 663 Washington Street Chamberlains offers stylish hats at cost prices. Gloves, shirts, fancy and plain neckwear are available at greatly reduced prices with many items discounted.

Chamberlain’s Washington Street

Wolc Memorial Fund Receives Additional Donation

Henry IL Higginson, treasurer of the Governor Wolcott fund, reports that $235,159.78 has been received. He notes the fund has already collected $35,159.78 prior to this total, with records filed through 19 Milk Street, Boston.

WOLC@TT Henry IL. Higginson Governor Wolcott Fund Milk Street Boston

Bug Doyle of the Fourth Wins East Boston Contest

In a letter to the Post editor from Boston dated February 15 1901 Fred H. Onen praises William J Doyle known as Bug Doyle for leading fighting in a local contest and urges readers to save coupons to boost his bid.

Post East Boston William J. Doyle Bug Doyle Warner Boston Fred P.S

South Boston Election Call for Krank Ahearn Vote

Boston dispatch urges South Boston residents to support Krank Ahearn with a bold public appeal. The notice mentions 421 East Third Street and urges citizens to cast ballots promptly in the local political contest.

Sunday Post urged for Winthrop and nearby towns

Citizens in Winthrop East Boston and Cambridge are urged to prepare for Sunday newspapers with Jane Jennings as a named contributor or subject. The notice highlights local interest in obtaining the Post and references Jane Jennings in Winthrop Massachusetts.

Winthrop

Postmarked Vote Tally From Lynn 1901

A 1901 letter from Oakland West Lynn Massachusetts reports a tally of 73 votes with 2 additional ballots and notes the postal competition increasing the route. The writer signs ESL TT SOM and dates the note February 15 1901.

Oakland West Lynn Mass

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