01 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1896
Page
1
The North Church chimes marked the year’s end as clocks struck twelve and town residents welcomed 1856 with quiet prayer and festive dances. Coastal warnings of ongoing turmoil sparked fevered celebrations amid a changing mood as society faced a new era.
Chaffey pleads guilty to receiving stolen property tied to William Barrett's burglary ring. Judge imposes a ten year sentence in state prison. Barrett serves life. Mrs Chaffey defends husband while Barrett’s associates face weeks of testimony and public scrutiny.
The Board of Police Commissioners exonerated Patrolman Levi P. Fernald of Division 6 after a surprise ruling. the complaint was dismissed. Patrolman James H. Foley of Division 4, now at Division 9, was found guilty of insubordination and ordered to forfeit fifteen days pay. Patrolman John L. Webb of Division 15 retired on a $600 pension at age 65.
In Rome on December 31, reports wrongly claimed the Duchess of Marlborough suffered typhoid fever. The Duke and Duchess arrived December 22 and have enjoyed good health while sightseeing in Rome, denying any illness.
At 11 2 last night Mary Carr a 67 year old was found unconscious at the foot of the hall stairs of 54 Cooper Street North Bend Dr Dunn examined her and ordered removal to the City Hospital Her recovery is described as doubtful The Carr family residing on Cooper Street were removing when the incident occurred
On the fourth day in Superior Court Judge Gaskill heard defence evidence from contractors who worked on Hart Pierce Roxbury High and Horage Mann schoolhouses during Atwood’s regime. Contractor J Henry Stephenson fled home with summons, complicating his testimony for the defense in the Atwood libel case against Fred W Peabody.
Mayor Curtis rests with a cold and inflammatory trouble making attendance doubtful for the inaugural ceremonies. Water Commissioner Smith and Fire Commissioner Russell plan resignations early next week as Smith leaves for a health trip abroad. Jerry McCarthy will act as General Court representative and deputy water commissioner until resigning next week. Nicholas J. Furie favored for principal assessor with strong backing.
Washington reports forecast for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts. Expect fair weather slightly cooler with westerly winds on Wednesday.
Headquarters tout a vast line of solid wood chairs with 270 patterns including copies of famous Dutch models from Rubens or Vandyck canvases and Colonial 18th century studies. The article notes fireplace chairs smoking chairs and reading chairs with lines designed to suit the body and historic style.
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