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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1897

Page

6

Searles firm holds line on sugar trust stance in Lexow hearing

New York February 16. The Lexow committee completed the examination of H Havemeyer associate Mr Searles. He said the American Sugar Refining Company should not be interfered with and warned monopoly claims. The hearing then moved to the United States Rubber Company with Charles R Flint describing the 50 percent market control and appraisers reports.

New York Searles Lexow Trust American Sugar Refining Company Mr. Searles Lexow Sugar Trust Rubber Trust United States Rubber Company Senator Lexon Charles R. Flint Wyoming Rubber Company Meyer Rubber Company Milltown N. J Elean Candee Company New Haven Woonsocket R. I Hammond Buckle Company Lawrence Felting Company Colchester Rubber Company Franklin Boston Rubber Company Para Rubber Company London England France Chile Baltimore Newport News Custom House James J. Phelan Hornbrower & Weeks Stock Exchange Hiurmon Bassett Phelan Rothschilds Santa Rita New Mexico Arnold Mine Wesley Clark Boston & Montana Montana Calumet & Hecla Butte & Boston Lawson Butte Charles Head & Co Boston Connecticut Brookline Land Company Pinkham

Lying in State for General D. N. Couch in Taunton

The body of General D N Couch arrived in Taunton to lie in state at St Thomas Church until 2 30 tomorrow. Detachments from Buckingham Post Norwalk Conn and General D N Couch Sons of Veterans escorted the remains. The City Council adopted resolutions and a guard of honor from the Sons of Veterans will guard tonight. Business will be suspended tomorrow 2 to 4 pm for the funeral with many military units expected to attend. Floral offerings included pieces from Norwalk and the Sons of Veterans and the Seventh Regimental Association.

Taunton D. N. Couch Buckingham Norwalk Conn St. Thomas’s Church Seventh Regimental Association Sons of Veterans

Delta Kappa Epsilon New England meeting notes banquet held

The New England Association of Delta Kappa Epsilon held its annual meeting and banquet at the Parker House. Colleges represented include Yale Brown Bowdoin Dartmouth Williams Colby Rutgers Wesleyan Amherst Rochester Syracuse and MIT. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Samuel Powers Dartmouth president Henry Smith Bowdoin vice president Dudley Bailey Colby secretary treasurer H P Coddington MIT and an executive committee.

New England Association of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Parker House Yale Brown Bowdoin Dartmouth Williams Colby Rutgers Wesleyan Amherst Rochester Syracuse Institute of Technology Arthur C. Walworth William A. Wood Andreas Bloom John Haskell Butler C. & Hutchins H. L. Marey Henry Hyde Smith Dudley P. Bailey Francis A. Walker Association Samuel L. Powers H. P. Coddington Miles Standish Daniel W. Haskins Elmer B. Silver J. Haskell Butler George F. Tucker

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Proven Helpful by Various Users

Mr A W Sharper of Indianapolis declares full cure from four years of nervous dyspepsia after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Mrs Sarah A Skeels of Lynnville Iowa reports six months of complete recovery from twenty five years of stomach trouble. James Newerman of Eau Claire Wisconsin says two 60 cent packages restored appetite and comfort. Dr Harlandson notes Miss Helen Sholes of Nashville gained 18 pounds after eight years. Doctors tout ingredients and safety. tablets sold by druggists for 50 cents. order book from Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

A. W. Sharper Prospect St Indianapolis Ind Stuart Sarah A. Skeels Lynnville Iowa James Newmester Eau Claire Wis Harlandson Helen Sholes Nashville Jennison Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

State antiques stolen from Congressional Library recovered

Chief Hazen of the treasury secret service reports 350 letters and old papers stolen by Turner from the Congressional Library were recovered in New York. The documents include autographs of George II Washington Adams Jefferson Livingston and British ministers dating before 1700. Hazen notes over 600 papers were stolen, with exact counts pending examination. Turner's handwriting appeared on the package cover.

Washington Hazen Treasury Secret Service New York Turner United States Congressional Library George II Ofngland Adams Jefferson Livingston Express

Harvard Professor Lectures on The Cuban Question

Professor S. M. Macrane of Harvard University will speak this evening at the Prospect Union in Cambridge on The Cuban Question. The lecture promises a detailed analysis of Cuban affairs and U.S. policy.

Prospect Union Cambridge S. M. Macrane Harvard University

A Pattern for a Dime Basque With Velvet Accents

A striped beige basque pattern No 6914 offers a centre-front closure with buttons, velvet standing collar, full gigot sleeves, and perforated neck options. It fits busts from 32 to 46 inches and uses 2 7/8 yards of 44 inch fabric for a 36 bust. price 25 cents. orders go to New York with slight delays.

New York

Duestrow Executed for Murder After Fiery Farewell

In Union Missouri a St Louis millionaire Arthur Duestrow was hanged at Franklin county jail for killing his wife and child on Feb 13 1894. He had feigned insanity but broke down the night before execution, sent pleas to Governor Stephens, and proclaimed his innocence as General Brandenburg before the trap sprung at 1 pm.

Union Arthur Duestrow St. Louis Franklin County Stephens Duestrow Johnson General Brandenburg Puchta Noland Daestrow United States Army Simon Hulda Duestrow

Rhodes Under Fire Before Transvaal Inquiry

London February 16 A parliamentary committee opened hearings on the Transvaal troubles with the Prince of Wales present. Cecil Rhodes testified on Jameson raid, denying aims to overthrow the government though admitting some funds were supplied. the inquiry continues through Friday.

London Transvaal Prince of Wales Cecil Rhodes Cape Colony British South Africa Company British South Africa Jameson William Harcourt Rhodes Dr. Jameson Mr. Rhodes

German Editor Sentenced to Two Months in Prison

Berlin report states Herr Wagner, editor of the Deutsche Tages Zeitung, was sentenced to two months in prison for publishing an assertion that the czar was dissuaded from visiting Prince Bismarck by advice from the highest government quarters.

Berlin Deutsche Tages Zeitung Czar Germany Prince Bismarck Foreign Office Herr Wagner

Fire at Oliver Street factory causes four thousand in damages

A morning blaze at Henry C. Bush Manufacturing Company offices on 135 Oliver Street caused about 4000 in property loss. The George G. McLaughlin Company on the fourth floor suffered around 1000, and building owner J. W. Huston faced about 1000 in losses. Most damage came from water. origin traced to waste paper.

Henry C. Bush Manufacturing Company Oliver Street George G. McLaughlin Company J. W. Huston

Will of Emma White Divides Estate Among Catholic Institutions

The Suffolk Probate Court recorded Emma White’s will allocating her entire estate to Catholic charities in equal shares. Eligible beneficiaries include Carney Hospital Free Home for Consumptives Quin cy street Home for Destitute Catholic Children St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum Working Boys' Home House of the Angel Guardian Franciscan Roman Catholic Church Prince street Carmelite convent Mt. Pleasant Avenue rector of Church of the Immaculate Conception fuel and the poor Vincent de Paul Society and St. Joseph's Church Circuit street.

Emma White Suffolk Carney Hospital Free Home For Quincy Street St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum Working Boys’ Home House of the Angel Guardian Prince Street Mt. Pleasant Avenue Church of the Immaculate Conception

Exhibition of Kelmscott Press Works at Boston Public Library

A Barton Library exhibition features William Morris Kelmscott Press books at the Boston Public Library. The complete set is partly owned by the library and partly loaned by F. W. French, Herbert Small, Copeland Day, Little Brown and Co. and others, with photographs of Kelmscott Manor loaned by G. E. Barton.

Barton Library William Morris Kelmscott Press Boston Public Library F. W. French Herbert Small Copeland & Day Little, Brown & Co Kelmscott Manor G. E. Barton

Surprise Morris chair gifted at Fitzgerald home

A surprise party at Edward Fitzgerald’s home featured a Morris chair presented by Miss Grace McCarthy. John Hartnett and Miss Florence Harwood provided songs. A midnight collation followed the celebration.

Edward Fitzgerald Grace McCarthy John Hartnett Florence Harwood

Salvation Oil touted as cure for rheumatism and neuralgia

An old advertisement proclaims Salvation Oil as the best remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia, claiming strong relief and benefit for sufferers.

Salvation Oil

Court lists and juries in Suffolk Middlesex sessions

Suffolk Superior and Supreme judicial courts publish a February list of cases for the first, second, third, and fourth sessions. Dockets include Metcalfe v West End R R and numerous actions against railroad companies, banks, and corporations, with case numbers and judge assignments.

Suffolk Maynard Maynard, J Metcalfe West End R. R Geary Allen McIntyre White Barker Malone Johnson Doe Munroe Same Thompson Stocker Bost Mu. Life Assn Messenger N.Y N. H H. BR Newton Newell Garrity Lombard Goodrich P. Desp. Co Lovett West End R. R Donovan Doyle Craibe Spaulding Forbes Lith. Mfg. Co Moroney Chase Kimball Capen Henderson Berkman Towle Robbins Sherman Burke H. R. BR Collins Martin Gloucester St. R Tower Matthews Ryan Lyman Boston Hall Fox Silberstein Hill Ferguson Keefe Kelly Smith Bennett Metropolitan L. Ins. Co Boutilier Bond

Flat Robber Held After City Capture

Special Officer William McKinley of Station 5 captured Charles O Donnell on a breaking and entering charge at John Land home 68 East Canton Street. The 1896 theft included clothes jewelry and silver valued at 200 dollars. O Donnell pleaded not guilty at arraignment and Nellie Land testified he entered the parlor, locked the door and restrained her before fleeing. He is held in 500 dollars bond for the grand jury.

William McKinley Station 5 Charles O’donnell O’donnell John Land East Canton Street O'Donnell Nellie Land

Break-ins Tied to Cambridge Somerville Suspects

Boston and Cambridge police arrest two men on Monday night, William Slade and Edward Savage, after they attempted to draw a revolver on Inspector Shields and were found with silverware later traced to Somerville. Inspector Murray identifies the suspects as Frank Harnden and Walter Stacey of Cambridge, who admit the connection and are being held.

Boston Cambridge Somerville William Slade Edward Savage Shields Inspector Murray Frank Harnden Walter Stacey

Court to Hear Multiple Breaking and Entering Charges

A suspect faces several counts of breaking and entering and will appear in court today for proceedings regarding the charges.

Shovelled to Freedom Escape at Charles Street Jail

James Splaine, an eight month sentence for drunkenness, escaped from Charles Street Jail yesterday morning. A former Boston fireman with well connected family, he was last seen at about 8 oclock carrying a snow shovel and walking into the yard while assigned to a milk pickup duty.

James Splaine Charles Street Splaine Boston

Train Schedules for Manchester Concord New Hampshire Area

Timetabled departures and routes across Manchester Concord and surrounding towns. Services listed include New Boston North Weare Henniker Fortsmouth Pittsfield Suncook Belmont Tilton Lakeport Meredith Ashland Laconia Weirs Plymouth Franklin Claremont Hanover St Johnsbury Montreal Quebec Chicago and more. Express and local trips show seasonal adjustments and special notes.

Manchester Concord New Boston North Weare Henniker Fortsmouth R. M. Hooksett Suncook Pittsfield Suncook Valley Nashua Belmont Tilton Lakeport Merepdith Ashland Laconta Weirs Plymouth Bear Island Long Island Centre Harbor Wolfeboro M. Warren Haverhill Campton North Woodstock Pemigewasset Valley Lisbon Littleton A.m Whitnerfield Lancaster Jefferson, N. H Fabyans Bethlehem Alee Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Bristol Claremont Hanover ST. Johnsbury Newport Sherbrooke Sun- Ay DE m Plyemouth Quebec Chicago the West G. T. Ry A Pr. Ry Welram Arren D. J. Flanders

Old Colony System Train Schedules From Boston

The New York New Haven and Hartford Old Colony timetable lists weekday departures from Park Square to New York New Haven New London via Shore Line Air Line and other routes. It notes connections to Philadelphia Baltimore Washington, Providence Fall River Newport New Bedford and coastal towns with multiple daily times and special through tickets.

New York, New Haven & Hartford RR OLD Colony System Boston New York New Haven New London Shore Line Nework Middletown Willimantic Air Line Limited Fall Riveree Stonington Norwich Line Philadelphia Balimore Washington Eres Providence Fall River Newport Fall Miser Ieeeee New Bedford Cottage City Kneeland Street Plymouth Whitman Cohasset Provincetown Chatham D. Aeanes Woods Hole Nantucket Boston & Albany Marlboro Fitchburg Leominster Clinton Old State House Park Square Station H. Palmer G. Allen Geo. L. Connor A. C. Kendall Paass

Boston and Vermont Southern Railroad Schedule Notice

Boston timetables list multiple routes to Fitchburg Keene White River Junction Rutland and Vermont Northern New York Canada with trains at 6.45 9.00 11.30 3.06 and 7.00 from various cities including Albany Troy and Boston. The notice advertises lowest fares and passenger accommodations with maps time tables and office addresses in Boston. J. R. Watson General Passenger Agent dated November 30 1898.

Atchison At & Pac B& N B & Q Con Til Steel Ft S & GM West End Atchison Eee DOW Ic Coach New Eng Old Colony Quincy Br Arnold Boston Mont Butte Cal & Hee Lake Champlain Fitchburg Keene Bellows Falls White River Junction Rutland Whitehall Ort Edwards Greig Falls Wiattsburg Adirondacks Burlington St. Albans Malone Ogdensburg Ottawa Montreal Quebec Vermont New York Canada Bair Washington Street Union Station Causeway Street J. R. Watson Geu'l Paas

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