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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
8
Lynn man Joseph Calvert reports a burglary and claims his mother-in-law attacked him by breaking windows. He tells police of the alleged assault and seeks investigation into the family dispute.
Chicago girl enters a convent to pray for aid for her brother and urged U S action. Princess Salm Salm appeals for American support as hostilities escalate in the Boer War.
Joseph Calvert reports another home intrusion after a near poisoning and a Feb 15 robbery. Police found footprints in the snow but cannot identify them. Calvert handcuffs claim against his mother-in-law Mrs Wells who counters with alibi and brain surgery history.
The Manila mail brings over 200 army court-martial cases for final review by the judge advocate general. Most involve infractions of the articles of war and military regulations with mild penalties, but several serious cases appear, including a capital matter: George Murphy of Company C Twenty fourth Infantry is charged with killing Private Saul Copes in a September quarrel at El Deposito.
Hong Kong Feb 23 Consul General Wildman reports three members of the Filipino Junta Laban Ponce and Agoncillo plan to meet Aguinaldo in Japan This supports the tale that Aguinaldo may have escaped to Formosa
The President issued commissions as second lieutenants to non-commissioned officers serving in the Philippines. Named are Sergeant-Major Clyde K. Crusan of the Twenty-seventh Infantry, First Sergeant Walter J. Scott of Company C Thirty-third Infantry, Sergeant-Major O. C. Nichols of Thirty-fourth Infantry, Battalion Sergeant-Major Richard W. Walker of Thirty-seventh Infantry, and Sergeant Charles M. Sweitzer of Company B Forty-fifth Infantry.
Judge Lowell approves Receiver Wing of Globe National Bank to join a voting trust agreement concerning United States Mining Company stock as part of a courthouse action.
Princess Salm Salm, American born, arrives to solicit $30,000 from the National Red Cross to fund a Transvaal ambulance and hospital corps. She plans to lead the effort with American surgeons and nurses, stressing non discrimination and an American enterprise. She will issue a nationwide appeal in coming days.
Mary Holoway a 23 year old woman from Chicago joins the Poor Clares to seek a life of denial humility and poverty in hopes of restoring her hearing This ancient order requires near constant silence meat abstinence coarse habit strict vows restricting family contact and daily routines with two midnight vigils and early masses The article notes the order is newly known in America and details the strict restrictions she will endure.
Julia Grant better St. Petersburg reports Princess Cantacuzene daughter of General Frederick Dent Grant United States Army has pneumonia and her condition is improved today.
Officer Charles H. Bannister of Station 10 saved six year old Annie Merton yesterday after a laundry wagon darted along Washington Willard streets with the child clinging to the seat. He leaped from the sidewalk tackled the horse by the bridle and pulled the vehicle to a stop after about thirty yards. He handed the reins to a bystander and walked away, baton in hand.
The will of Almira P Balch filed for probate in Suffolk bequests 200 to New England Home for Little Wanderers Boston Children's Friend Society Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Free Hospital for Women on East Springfield Street. Proceeds from rug sale also go to the Children's Friend Society in addition to the 200 gift.
New York magistrate held a secret hearing on Olga Nethersole charged with offending public decency over Sapho at Wallack's Theatre. The next session is adjourned to Tuesday. witnesses included reporter Robert Mackay and Rev. Phoebe Hannaford, who condemned the play’s risqué scenes.
Agents assist two young children in Roxbury after their parents are jailed leading to a relief effort. The incident highlights welfare involvement and local charity response to child hunger.
A Boston article reports a dire child neglect case prompting the mayor to abolish the electrical construction division. Chief Electrician Brophy cites political patronage and waste, prompting the discharge of all inessential staff and halting new work, with a plan to complete current tasks and report progress.
The Common Council session featured a sharp exchange between Councilman Mansfield and Linnehan over remarks at the prior meeting about the poor and medical science. Leaders announced committees for the year, with Finance led by Kiley and a lineup including Sanderson, Stone, and others.
Two men bitten by a rattlesnake at a Front Street saloon in Hartford were hospitalized. Each man named only as Louis and Frank, unable to provide details. Both were near a cage containing two rattlesnakes. one in serious condition with slim hopes of recovery, the other also serious but likely to recover.
Seth Harlow was arraigned in Somerville Police Court on receiving stolen property charges. The case was continued to March 1. Police allege he stole pigeons owned by G. H. Middleton of Waverley, and Sergeant Carter seized several prize birds at 5 Everett Street, Somerville.
James Stapleton, 49, employee of Merchants' and Miners' Company, had a dislocated left knee after wrestling with a man eight weeks earlier. He stayed home then sought medical help at the Emergency Hospital yesterday. Stapleton lives at 159 Havre Street, East Boston.
Dr George Morrill French 45 of Malden Mass died here this morning after fifteen years practice. Born in Sandown New Hampshire he was a 32d degree Mason and member of the Malden Lodge of Odd Fellows. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter a mother and sister. Funeral here Monday interment in Malden Tuesday.
Mrs Frances G Brigham of New York appeals to the Supreme Court from a Probate Court decree allowing the will of a millionaire hotel keeper. The court ruled she was not an heir due to divorce. Counsel for the contestant is Charles A Snow and the firm Wellman & Gooch.
John P. Cannady of South Boston aged 28 was arrested yesterday in connection with the alleged theft of twelve axes from John F. Buck & Son at 22 North Market Street.
Police report a wave of thefts in Scollay Square with two men losing watches last night. Charles Studmyer of 81 Smith Street says three strangers hovered near Tre Mont Row, one edged in, and his watch disappeared. Suspect John Mack of North Russell Street was jailed, but the watch wasn’t recovered.
L C Reardon an employee of the Boston Elevated Railway was struck by an electric car yesterday. He sustained a lacerated index finger and pain in the right hand and was shaken up. He resides at 49 Carlisle Street. He is aged % years.
General Order No 670 reestablishes night sergeants hours at police headquarters. Sergeants will alternate shifts by halves of the night and continue a cycle of one month day duty and two months night duty. A night sergeant at each station will supervise warrant applications for one month, with accountability to the captain and board for secrecy and service barring exceptional circumstances.
Six women of Salem Willows armed with shovels cleared 150 feet of Lagoa and Boston railroad tracks on Fort Avenue after employees refused to aid. Led by Mrs. Harry Esbach, they freed Juniper Point residents from five foot drifts and enabled the Juniper Point Whist Club to meet.
Walter D. Grover of 74 Garland Street Chelsea filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Reported liabilities total 32 30079 with assets 12 87426 and secured claims 9221 99 while unsecured amount to 2 19493. James A King of 729 Washington Street Dorchester also files with liabilities 15 99299 assets 6250 and unsecured 10710 62 plus 100 50 taxes due Boston and wages 325 87 owed.
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