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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1897
Page
8
Princess Chimay, in Budapest with a gypsy lover, urges American women to heed her fate. She says public opinion holds no sway over her actions and cautions few American bred women could find happiness in high European society. She implores sisters at home to take her fate as a lesson.
In London on January seven the Russell libel trial shocked spectators when defendants withdraws their plea of justification and plead guilty as charged. Judge orders a recess before resuming with a formal verdict of guilty and forthcoming sentences for all defendants tomorrow.
Cephas Cote twenty nine and Emma J. Spencer twenty seven wed in Exeter Jail this afternoon officiated by Rev. John H. Emerson. Cote held for April grand jury on incendiarism. arrested at Barre Vermont December fourteen for alleged cottage arsons at Lake Massabesh. Bride purchased flowers and shared beer with prisoners after the ceremony.
The ad promotes R. and G corsets, noting most are near perfect or only slightly imperfect. Prices listed include $1.25 $1.78 and $2.25 with a prompt to choose from a lot at a specified location and date.
Remains of General Francis A. Walker to lie in state at Trinity Church with services led by Rev E Winchester Donald D and Rev William Dewart. MIT students reserve the church galleries for 400 delegates as faculty and others fill seats. Funeral cortege leaves 2837 Beacon Street at 11 45 a m for Copley Square and procession to St James Avenue entrance.
Information from Wells indicates a secret trial of a new explosive designed for Cuban warfare occurred near Black Creek today. Two men arrived from the West, traveled toward Blae Creek, and a muffled explosion followed. A pasture site a twelve foot hole was found as investigators sought the object of the trip.
Mrs. Albert G. Crossley a 72 year old of Somerville was killed at the Boston and Maine Winter Hill station when struck by the Montreal Express. She was crossing the track to reach a Highlandsbound train and was thrown about fifty feet. Identification was initially impossible due to facial injuries.
The Senate confirmed George Santer of Connecticut as United States consul at Glauchau Germany, in a January session.
A brief note urging readers to consult their druggist about Woodbury's Facial Soap. The piece emphasizes seeking professional guidance for skin care and product suitability.
In Washington, January, memorials from Rep. Cullom and the Chicago Commercial Club urged recognition of Cuban independence. Sen Mills of Texas introduced a joint resolution urging congressional recognition and a $10,000 ministerial appropriation, with plans to address the Senate next day. the matter sits on the table.
Chicago report notes widespread belief that the I C C action against ex president J W Reinhart of the Atchison company was a maneuver to scapegoat him for past Atchison management misdeeds. Special prosecutor Shields drew criticism from Judge Grosscup for attacking Reinhart after the case failed. Reinhart has strong support in railroad and business circles and is viewed as connected to broader I C C methods issues.
In Washington the Senate considered a bill directing Treasury bonds to redeem Union Pacific and Central Pacific mortgage obligations with a 3 percent rate, while a motion to set a uniform grain standard was objected to. The House advanced a non-partisan labor and capital commission proposal amid opposition, and a free homesteads measure on Indian lands was discussed. The session adjourned at 5:30.
The House explored the Pacific railroad bill with Mr Powers outlining its origin from the 1862 act and detailing land grants and bond subsidies. He defended railroad companies as having fully met all government obligations and contracts.
A Charlestown Improvement Society committee met Mayor Quincy to challenge a land purchase for a Elm street schoolhouse costing 812. They argued the site is unsafe and overpriced. The mayor said he can only inquire with the school committee and delay payment until explanations are provided as control rests with the school board and legislature.
Firefighters answered a 10 20 a m alarm to a Curtis Beach East Marblehead building used by fishermen for head waterers. The lower floor caught fire over a tar kettle trapping and destroying many traps in construction. The wooden structure was gutted and contents ruined. Owner Miss Lucy Swett reported uninsured.
Personal tour departs Thursday January 14 with all expenses for twenty three dollars. Additional tours run in February March April and May. For details and the Guide to Washington contact A J Simmons New England agent 211 Washington Street Boston.
The Boston University School of Law dedicates Isaac Rich Hall on Ashburton Place at 2 p m with Dean Edmund H Bennett presiding Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes and William V Kellen addressing. The class of '76 member will sing as students perform. The school now houses a large library and multiple lecture halls with 375 students enrolled from across nations. A bid to present a bust or painting of the dean has gained strong support from students and alumni.
Col A H Goetting of Springfield was elected to succeed George H Lyman as chairman at the Republican State committee annual meeting held in the Devonshire building. The meeting had full attendance from across the state. Secretary Thomas Talbot was reelected. other officers named include Treasurer J M Peterson of Salem and Randolph C Surbridge of Cambridge as assistant secretary.
New York January 7 Senator Hill signals indifference to renomination. He predicts sound money Democrats may regain party control in 1900 if McKinley tariff succeeds, criticizing demagogues and Populism and dismissing Bryan as politically dead.
Amid drums and veterans cheers the General Joseph Hooker Command No 9 installs its new officers in the Franklin Schoolhouse. A concert follows with performances by May Williams Denby Damon sisters Putnam and Pike and others. The officers include Spooner Bancroft Bell Pyler Linehan Sawyer Edwards Kelley Horton Bartelle Woods Anderson and Emery Frost with Eames as color bearer. The King of Will is Beecham's BERCHAM'S.
Liquor squad raided a pool room at 995 Washington street yesterday afternoon and broke up a faro game. Twelve men arrested. one escaped by leaping fifteen feet from a window and landing on his feet after hitting a streetlight. The others jailed at Station 5 include Richard Keyser and fourteen companions with listed ages and addresses. Reserve Officer Ryder pursued the fugitive toward Oak street.
Five young men are arrested at Woodlawn station for forging millionaire signatures on checks. Led by Arthur L. Foreman alias Howard F.E. Stone, the gang planned to copy a victim's signature and forge it. Police say they obtained between 8000 and 10000 dollars over about a year. one member, Paul Moran, is at large.
The Rev James L Barton D D of Boston secretary of the American Board spoke at Union Methodist Episcopal Church Forty eighth street in observance of the world week of prayer, addressing Armenia and Christianity as the main topic.
Mason brothers and local farmers in Nepang six miles east of Winsted announce a gold vein on their farm. Rock quartz samples analyzed by experts are reported to contain gold and work on the vein began this week.
President and Mrs. Cleveland hosted the first state dinner of the social season at the executive mansion in Washington. The east room glowed with electric light and floral decor as guests, including the Vice President and cabinet members, moved in to dinner. Afterward, attendees lingered in the east room.
A hearing on the allowance of costs in the Hayes will contest in Middlesex Probate Court Cambridge before Judge McIntire. Attorneys for Mrs. Hayes and for the will appeared. expenses excluding attorney fees exceed $8000. Decision reserved as the case awaits appeal to the Supreme Court.
Dan iel Saunders, counsel for Jeremiah Carey, asks Mayor Jenkins to reconvene both city government branches in a joint session over the clerkship dispute. He assures no force will be used to seize the office as police are withdrawn. Alderman Howarth lies ill after appendicitis surgery with no action while he recovers.
The United States Court of Appeals ruled that leases by the old whiskey trust cannot be enforced and are void. The decision ends about fifty leases spanning twenty years and involving roughly $1,500,000, affecting American Spirits Manufacturing Company.
A Cleveland report states that during a conference with Major McKinley in Baltimore on January 7 General Agnus attended when Senator Allison was offered a Cabinet portfolio and declined the position.
The Austin Corbin estate transferred its holding in Long Island railroad stock to the Charles M. Pratt estate. The transfer value was 3 million dollars, raising Pratt holdings to over 6.5 million dollars, a majority of the railroad’s 12 million capital. Pratt secured the stock by taking a 1.5 million loan previously negotiated by Corbin.
The Agricultural Department outlines the history and current state of New York’s cheese sector. It notes Canadian and Australian competition, excess full cream cheese production, and the Raines law’s impact on an annual market of about 15 million pounds.
Police inspectors arrested Charles Farrell of 325 Washington street on assault and battery charges for smashing a ceramic saucer over Cornelius J. Crowley’s head at Jordan, Marsh & Co where both men worked as crockery packers.
Joseph Merrill a 17 year old without a home was arrested yesterday morning for burglarizing Mrs. Cooks tailor shop at 183 Court Street. He resisted arrest and fought until the officer drew his pistol.
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