19 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1901
Page
1
Thomas McGinnis, an inmate of Worcester city farm, fled at 2 AM in zero weather with only underwear and a blanket fragment. After six miles in frostbitten conditions he was found by officers near Clinton and returned to the hospital in a pitiable state.
Weather forecast notes Saturday fair turning cloudy with light snow possible late day in some areas. Winds shift to southwest, Sunday calmer with continued freezing temperatures. New England may see occasional snow Saturday, diminishing northwest winds, then fair Sunday.
Vermont hears a renewed public interest as Mildred Brewster is recommended for discharge from the Waterbury insane hospital. She killed Miss Anna Wheeler on Memorial Day in 1897 over rival affections for John Wheeler. the trial drew keen public attention.
Mildred Brewster, once judged insane after shooting Miss Wheeler and self inflicting a wound, has been recommended for discharge from the Vermont Insane Asylum. Jealousy reportedly fueled the fatal highway shooting. State Attorney R A Hoar to revisit the case next term.
Reports on a dangerous malady at her age reference renewed strain from the great conflict on her nervous system. Unofficial bulletins suggest the South African War has seriously affected her health.
London reports say Queen Victoria is seriously ill at Osborne Isle of Wight with public alarm and stock market impact. Officials state quietude and abstaining from business, with symptoms described as serious and potentially dangerous for her age.
Walter C McAlister Andrew J Campbell and William A Death were found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Jennie Bosschieter. Jurors took fourteen ballots and delivered the verdict after four hours and twenty nine minutes. Judge Dixon thanked the jury and court adjourned to Monday.
The notice states men’s suits sold to date at 7.50 while remaining stock includes former 12 and 10 dollar coats offered at 7.50, with similar pricing for the overcoats.
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