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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1898

Page

8

Bram trial set for March 15 amid funding dispute

The second Bram murder trial for Captain Nash may not proceed on March 15 as defense counsel Cotter and French demand government payment of previous and expected expert costs. They argue inadequate funds hinder hiring medical experts and gathering juror-related materials, risking an unjust trial without proper resources.

Thomas M. Bram Nash James E. Cotter Asa P. French Bram Cotter United States

It Has Been Said We Are Not Compensated

The piece notes a denial by Mr. Jones and his associate that they have received any payment for services or disbursements. It mentions department authorization to use subpoenas for ordinary witnesses and higher payments for thirteen sea captains and medical experts as arrangements were made with witnesses for an approaching trial.

Commonwealth Cape Cod Berkshire Halifax Herbert Fuller Wwe French Mr. Cotter Cotter Department of Justice Jones Bram Department Washington

Trial date set in federal case with Herbert Fuller presence

The U S attorney's witnesses are provided and Herbert Fuller is available at the rate of M0 per day. Counsel requested March 8. The court postpones to March 15 at 10 o'clock for trial.

United States Attorney’s Office Herbert Fuller Mr. Jones

Zola appeals sentence in libel case

M Laborie counsel for Emile Zola filed a notice of appeal against a one year prison term and 3000 franc fine. A similar appeal will be filed for M Perr eux director of Aurore in the same libel case.

Paris M. Laborie M. Emile Zola M. Zola M. Perreux The Aurore Zola

Zola Witness Is Dismissed From Paris Post

Paris Feb 24 The government has removed M Le Blois deputy mayor of the seventh arrondissement from his post as a witness for Emile Zola, reflecting the political shift surrounding the Dreyfus affair.

Paris M. le Blois M. Zola Seventh Arrondissement

Money to Loan at 6 and up in Boston Real Estate

Money to loan on first mortgages or real estate in Boston and vicinity. Monthly payments of principal and interest. Easiest and cheapest way to buy or build a home or pay off your present mortgage. Commissions offered. Cooperative Banks, 987 Washington St. F. E. Burbank, Secy.

Boston Co-Operative Banks Washington St F. E. Burbank Sec’y

Revenue Cutter Forward Sails After Full Provisions

At the coal docks the ship loaded over 300 tons of coal and may sail to Key West tomorrow unless ordered otherwise. The Forward departed for Key West tonight after provisioning in Tampa, while the steamship Olivette arrived from Havana with passengers denying Lee's advisories about Havana and reporting the city quiet and safe.

Key West Forward Tampa Olivette Havana Lee

Senor Dupuy de Lome Arrives in Queenstown After Maine Disaster

Senor Dupuy de Lome, former Spanish minister at Washington, reached Queenstown aboard the Britannic from New York at 7 pm en route to Liverpool. He expressed regret over the Maine disaster and stated Spaniards seek peace, insisting the incident could not be attributed to the Spanish people.

Queenstown Senor Dupuy de Lome Washington New York Liverpool Maine America Senor de Lome

National Guard Ordered to Send Body Measurements

In Buffalo on February 24 the War Department directed New York National Guard regiments to report instantly the number of men and measurements of each member including hands head and feet so Washington can supply properly sized shoes hats and gloves at a moment’s notice.

Buffalo N. Y War Department National Guard Washington

Maine Alumni Dine as University Plans Law School

Seventy five Boston alumni of the University of Maine met at Parker's with guests including President A W Harris and Lt. Mark L Hersey. Harris announced plans to establish a two year law school next fall, later extended to three years, aiming to produce capable lawyers.

Boston University of Maine Parker’s A. W. Harris University Mark L. Hersey W. R. Howard S. W. Baker C. H. Fernald Amherst W. R. Pattangill W. H. Jordan Geneva N. Y Louis C. Southard Harris Belfast

University debates on athletic reform and compulsory training

The piece records a Maine debate on physical fitness emphasizing track over football, with Lt. Mark L. Hersey advocating compulsory training. W R Pattangill references Maine sentiment and a speech warning against treachery toward the state and the University of Maine. It notes elected officers: President L C Southard and secretary Sad Lazell, with treasurer W B Pierce.

Mark L. Hersey W. R. Pattangill Machias Maine Havana Senate State of University of Maine L. C. Southard Sad Lazell W. B. Pierce

Tug Underwriter Moves Toward Havana to Aid Maine Wreck

The tug Underwriter, Captain D. W. Wiley, selected by the towboat company, left Lewis wharf shortly after 1 pm yesterday bound for Havana Harbor to assist the sunken Maine. It will call at New York for the floating derrick Chief to tow to the wreck site after quarantine adjustments.

Boston D. W. Wiley Havana Harbor Maine Lewis Wharf New York

Gas leak overcomes woman in room at 2 AM

Christie McLean twenty eight, of 28 Ruggles street, was overcome by gas from a stove burner in her room at two o'clock this morning. Dr Johnson treated her and she was placed out of danger after about thirty minutes. The feed cock on the stove had been left open, causing the accident.

Christie McLean Ruggles Street Johnson

Major Magurn Honored by Charlestown Unit at Armory

Major Francis T. L. Magurn of the Ninth Regiment was surprised at the Charlestown armory on Bunker Hill street when Company D presented him with horse equipment after Private John Blagdon praised the major. Former Company D sergeant Thomas Gallagher followed with a field officer sword and gold lace belt, awarding the honors to the former commander.

Francis T. L. Magurn Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Magurn Crotty John 8. Blagdon Company D Old Guard

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Report Praises Growth

The annual report shows a notably successful year for the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company. The firm highlights its promise fulfillment, patron confidence, and the value of thorough inspections plus expert construction advice. C. E. Roberts leads the northeastern department with long-standing company ties.

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company C. E. Roberts New England

Tragedy in Garret: Father Kills Two Daughters Then Himself

In Garret near Auburn Indiana a 60 year old man, Fred Simons, shot his two daughters aged 2 and 4 then took his own life with the same revolver in a drunken despondency. Local authorities reported the double murder suicide occurred tonight.

Auburn Ind Garret Here Fred Simons

Highland Lodge members hear Rathbone Hall entertainment

Friends of Highland Lodge 235 Knights of Honor gathered in Rathbone Hall for the lodge second night program. Committee leaders were George Stephens W P Shattuck George E Nevins Harry N Lloyd and Joseph Carr. Contributors included William W Hicks William F Elsbree Master Daniel Woodhead Arthur Paine Brown Albert E Harrington and several Misses Burges Andrews Towle Allard Russell and Priscilla Russell with May Colcord as accompanist.

Friends of Highland Lodge Knights of Honor Rathbone Hall George Stephens W. P. Shattuck George E. Nevins Harry N. Lloyd Joseph Carr William W. Hicks William F. Elsbree Daniel Woodhead Arthur Paine

Minstrel Show Benefit Planners Meet at Boston Theatre

Preparations for a minstrel show to benefit the Emergency Hospital are under way at the Boston Theatre next month. H. W. Drew invokes past support and a meeting at the New England Shoe and Leather Association rooms 116 Bedford Street is set for Saturday at 2 p m for chorus participants and end men to attend.

Boston Theatre H. W. Drew New England Shoe and Leather Association Bedford Street

Starvation Becomes Ally in New Bedford Textile Strike

In New Bedford, starvation is described as a decisive factor pressuring textile workers to yield in a prolonged strike. Treasurer Cummane cites 400 families, about 2000 people, facing severe food shortages as relief funds lag, threatening a mass return to work unless aid accelerates. The Weavers’ Union treasurer reports a depleted treasury and reduced weekly pay, while city relief efforts struggle to meet demand.

New Bedford Cunnane New England Weavers’ Union American Federation Mr. Cummane Poor Department Union Union Emoress Tia

Strikers Propose Half Reduction in Taunton Mills Dispute

Taunton Feb 24 The strike committee at Whittenton mills met Superintendent Lovering to seek a compromise by halving the 6 percent wage cut. No agreement was reached and observers expect the strike to end soon.

Taunton Whittenton Mills Lovering

Gas Blast Fatality Suspected at Haverhill Lodging House

George Owens aged 37 formerly of 8 Washington avenue Haverhill was found unconscious in bed at 61 Dover street lodging house with the gas on. He was taken to City Hospital and was not yet conscious last night. Police think a draught blew out the light after he left the window open. He had worked in a local shoe factory but had been idle for a period.

Adoblph Himmel Bolster Roxbury James J. McFall Greenwich Street John R. Monahan Dorchester Avenue Reginald Dearborn Evergreen Day Streets Himmel Seaverns Avenue Day Wyman Division 10 Jud Bolster Roxbury District Court Dearborn Concord Reformatory Centre Street Jamaica Plain Stamford Street McFall Monahan Concord George Owens Washington Avenue Haverhill Margaret Nevilles Dover Street City Hospital

N E D U Anniversary at United States Hotel

The New England Club of Delta Upsilon marks its fourteenth anniversary on Saturday evening February 2 at the United States Hotel. Speakers include Governor Powers of Maine, President Eliot of Harvard, Stewart Chaplin, Esq., and possibly Foster M. Voorhees acting governor of New Jersey.

New England Club of Delta Upsilon United States Governor Powers Maine Eliot Harvard Stewart Chaplin New York Foster M. Voorhees New Jersey Charles William Harvard John Albert Macy Fullerton L. Waldo Carl Shepard Oakman Herbert Ray Johnson Ernest Sachs Clement L. Bouve

Washington Excursion Announced by Parker and Morse

Parker and Morse announce a select Boston to Washington excursion leaving April 1 via Norwich line and returning April 8 by Fall River line. Four days in the capital with five hours sightseeing in Philadelphia and visits to Alexandria and Mount Vernon. Optional New York stopover. itinerary at 16 School Street Coburn Stationery Co.

Messrs. Parker and Morse Boston Norwich Fall River Line National Capital Philadelphia Alexandria Mt. Verenon New York City School Street Coburn Stationery Company

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