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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
8
The article recounts multiple events surrounding the death of Jennie, detailing witnesses and detectives testimony. It notes absinthe and chloral poisoning discussions and the sequence of sessions as prosecutors and defense attorneys argue. The narrative covers confessions, rebuttals, and upcoming jury deliberations with plans to sum up arguments from both sides.
Colonel Curtis Guild Jr. showcased 50 swords at Faneuil Hall reflecting naval and military history. He described a Toledo steel Spanish sword given to U S officers during the Spanish American War and recalled Cuban campaigns where many officers carried only pistols. He contrasted swords with a Louis XIV era rapier as a symbol of prestige and decline.
The Venezuelan government has seized two vessels flying the English flag largely owned by Americans and will take action. The Sunboat Scorpion is ordered to ferry to protect New York and Fernandez Co. assets as revolutionists grow stronger. Commander Sargent is to avoid bloodshed but defend American interests.
The Radcliffe girls shun coats in cold weather mimicking Harvard habits. They walk hatless and coatless between buildings, gloves their only warmth, while Harvard lads thrive in the chill. Their gait, heavy shoes, and pendulum hand flaps imitate Harvard’s distinctive walk, a trend that may amuse Professor Barrett Wendell who dislikes Radcliffe.
The Watson semicolon bill is sidelined for a forthcoming measure drafted by ex Senator William A Morse of the Cape and introduced by a Republican member. Bills include licenses outside Boston. abolish water and sewer boards. transfer prison duties. lobster taking repeal. and jury trial rights for contempt of court. Senate action outlines pension retirement rules for municipal court judges at age 75 with 10 years service, or age 60 with 15 years service and consent to resign.
The river and harbor appropriation bill passed the House funding nearly 60 million dollars including eight million for Boston Harbor channel widening and deepening first four years work at 3.6 million and 163 thousand for maintenance and general improvements. It also authorizes inviting Great Britain to join an international commission to study waters near the US-Canada boundary and make navigation recommendations.
Senate to vote at 4 o clock Friday on the pending army reorganization bill. Debate centered on hazing at West Point with Senators Allen Money and McCumber condemning brutality. Tan na’s subsidy effort and a strikeout amendment on retiring officers were noted as part of the day’s agreement.
Salem January 16. The grand jury finished its work on the John C. Best murder case this afternoon and will likely file a report next Monday. Susie Young of the Bailey farm was held in 300 bail for trial appearance with State Officer Neal as her surety.
Boston letter carriers of Hope Branch 34 gathered at the American House for a speech by Charles McKercher of King & Washington. He urged Congress to grant overtime pay for carriers whose claims were barred by statutes of limitations and predicted favorable congressional action.
Secretary Root is at his home with an incipient attack of the grip. The report notes his condition and location, indicating a developing illness during January.
The thirty sixth annual reunion and hall of the Boston Terra Novian Association will be held in Paine Memorial Hall Friday evening. This organization is among the oldest of its kind in Boston and includes prominent residents from Roxbury South Boston Cambridge and Faust Boston. The group is devoted to benevolent aims. ST JOHN S N F Jan 16 The Allan line steamship Ontarian now docking at Halifax after arriving from Glasgow and Liverpool has sustained damages to its machinery and steering gear and will be detained about a week. SAN JUAN P R Jan 18 Governor Allen signed the first bill passed by both houses of the Porto Rican Legislature establishing jury trials.
Frank David stage manager for A. H. Chamberlyn's production Miladi and the Musketeer died at Massachusetts General Hospital last evening from pneumonia.
John F. Hurley the new Salem mayor challenged aldermanic action in a lively council session. He opposed abolishing the street light superintendent and questioned the candidate for commissioner of streets, labeling him extravagant and a poor businessman. The mayor's objections halted both measures as citizens watched a dramatic showdown.
Congressional investigators questioned cadets at West Point on hazing over the past four years. Cadet Dockery testified about MacArthur’s illness and the failure to provide aid. Witness Pegram discussed potential sound suppression during the incident as the panel pressed for accountability.
Alexis E. Frye announced his resignation as Cuba superintendent saying he was written out of authority by a new school law enacted while he was away. He criticized the law as unchanged after eight months and noted his plan to remain in Boston briefly then move to California with his wife.
Mrs Alexis E Frye the Cuban bride of Cuba's former school superintendent speaks warmly of her marriage and her happiness. She notes plans for future visits to California during a brief talk at Parker's last night.
A Tremont Temple gathering focused on advancing international arbitration. Ernest Howard Crosby condemned the army calling soldiers vanity and feathers. Edward Atkinson warned of war growth. John Willis Baer Herbert Walsh and Dr Trueblood urged peace. afternoon speakers Paine Hale and Livermore criticized U S policy on the Philippines and Britain's stance toward war.
Helena Montana January 16 W A Clark was elected United States Senator to replace Thomas M Carter in a joint legislative session receiving 57 of 87 on the first ballot. No one chosen for the short term. Clark had previously been elected but faced corruption accusations.
Harrisburg January session reveals a pending contest to M. S. Quay’s Senate election in Washington. A telegram misdelivered to Quay’s secretary quoted Colonel Guffey reporting Arkansas Senator Jones would act but time was short. Quay traveled to Washington.
The Nebraska Legislature held a joint session in Lincoln on January 16 and balloted for a United States Senate seat. Fusion nominees led with William Allen receiving 66 votes, W. H. Thompson 58, and D. P. Thompson 32, while other candidates such as Crounze and Cur rie received smaller tallies and scattered votes.
In Augusta Maine the Legislature ratified William P. Frye as Senator. Concord New Hampshire declared Henry E. Burnham elected to the Senate. Columbia South Carolina re elected B R Tillman to another term. Lansing Michigan announced James McMillan elected for six years. Nashville Tennessee elected E W Carmack to the Senate.
Senator Hoar was declared duly elected to the Senate again by the Legislature in a joint convention of the Senate and House yesterday. Journals of both houses were read showing the votes by each house, and President Soule proclaimed the result.
Typographical Union 13 suspends strike to grant printers one more chance to raise weekly pay to 18 dollars. The scale committee reports printers cannot afford more than 165 dollars weekly, prompting district organizer Henry McMahon to negotiate with master printers.
David Werblinsky alias Jacob Cohen Jacob Stein Samuel Goldstein and David Kerner faced larceny charges in Chelsea Police Court after a safe and its contents were stolen from Max H Morse of Lowell street Boston on November 14. They pleaded not guilty and were held on bail set at 1200, with cases continued to Wednesday and all committed to Charles street jail.
LONCORD N H Jan 16 Governor Jordan returned to his Lancaster home by order of his physician and more than thirty lawmakers are absent from the Legislature for the same reason.
In Bucksport Maine thirty new gun related cases were reported in the last twenty four hours crippling business and signaling an unusual epidemic. Local authorities urge calm and seek further information to curb the spread of the outbreak.
The two authors of The Man Who Owns the Town enjoy strong reception at the Dudley Street Opera House in Boston. Critics and professionals attend as Arthur S. Kendall voices strong production with August Vatter, while cast members led by Otis Shawalt played by Charles M. Gilpatrick and Louise Rothfuss as Daisy Storey drew praise for performance and interpretation.
The American Optical Company plans to absorb the Southbridge Optical Company in a deal described as significant among the world’s largest firms in the field. Price details remain the sole unsettled issue.
At last night's meeting the Boston Turnverein elected officers for the coming year. F. Donath was named president with A. Fuller as vice president. G. Herr becomes first gymnastic superintendent, F. Leiblein second, D. Raabe prop. secretary, J. Mueller corresponding secretary, M. Rothkopf treasurer, and A. Klefeld librarian.
Miss Gertrude Estelle Lovejoy daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil S Lovejoy Alpine Street Somerville wed Albert W Belcher of Boston and formerly of Cambridge. Maude Estes Cliftondale served as bridesmaid and William E Macgregor was best man.
Police found a murdered jewelry salesman Mey er Weishard in a trunk at Pier 11 East River with throat cut and multiple injuries. A identifying woman, not his wife, linked the body to Weissberger, and investigators note jewelry valued at 200 dollars on his person. Detectives traced movements to a presumed tenement scene and planned further arrests.
Col Roosevelt and a small party stalked a 1200 pound grizzly in Coyote Basin. After multiple shots and a fall, Roosevelt regained footing and fired a final blast to kill the bear as the animal charged. The party, about thirty yards behind, joined with a fusillade to end the encounter.
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