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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1896
Page
7
A historical ad asserts lactated food prevents cholera infantum and protects infant digestion during summer. It includes a testimonial from Henry Rowe of Lewiston, Maine, praising lactated food as superior to breast milk and urging its use for babies and nursing mothers alike.
The inquest reveals Josiah Brown and Joseph Brown returning from Newburyport when John M Dow assaulted Josiah at a window striking him in the stomach. After further confrontation in the lane Dow stabbed Josiah as Don attacked, a rock was thrown, and Josiah died near George Eatons house while Joseph reported his own injury and notified local officials.
The Rev. M. R. Deming sails from New York on the St. Paul for a two months European visit. He will rest and visit philanthropic institutions to gain ideas for Florence Crittenden Home and Boston Seashore Home where he is superintendent.
A large three masted schooner and a smaller schooner were seen lashed together off Amesbury this morning, both laboring hard. A tug went to their aid but vanished from view as fog rolled in.
A. O. Knapp of Boston visited his wife known as Jane Doe in Jersey City Jail after 7 PM to discuss the counterfeiting case. He urged her to reveal truth about George Sands alias Dr Clark while she professed innocence and they planned to meet again today. He conferred with Secret Service Agent George Bagg and then returned to Boston.
Major D W Lockwood reports progress on harbor works across Massachusetts Rhode Island and parts of Connecticut. Nantucket harbor refuge east jetty nears one mile with 995 feet added. Plymouth areas like Taunton River Pawtucket and Providence receive dredging and channel widening while Green Jacket Shoal deepened.
Miss Laura Reid of New Haven visited Williamsburg resident Mrs. Eliza beth Smith. Smith pointed a pistol at Reid and fired. the bullet struck Reid in the forehead but was removed at St Catherine's Hospital. Smith was arrested.
Mark A. Proctor and Thomas H. McCoole were sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court by Judge Maynard to Charlestown prison after pleading guilty to perjury. Proctor received three to four years, McCoole two and a half to four years. Proctor had been held at the South Boston House of Correction for two years for obtaining money by false pretenses. He faced three perjury charges in the straw bail case for acting as bail for Edward J. Morse and James W. Riches in March 1895 for $1000.
Mrs. Margaret A. Wentworth of 231 Harrison avenue, a widow, was found unconscious in her room last night after she believed she had turned off the gas. She was rushed to City Hospital where doctors hope she may recover.
John Glennon was convicted in the Superior Criminal Court of manslaughter in the killing of Annie Powers on June 23. Judge Maynard sentenced him to four to six years in State Prison.
C M Clark alias C E Currier of Lowell was arrested on two Supreme Court insurance fraud charges with $500 bail each. Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Merrill urged continued pursuit. Boston police sought custody if released as Currier faces over forty Worcester county charges. He remains jailed without bail.
Reports from Frankfort indicate a 4 am cloud burst on Benson's Creek four miles from Frankfort drowned ten people. The victims include James Bradley and family, Mrs. Bryant and two children, with more bodies feared. The Louisville & Nashville bridge was swept away and extensive property damage occurred.
Dr Oran G Cilley testified in Suffox Probate Court before Judge Grant that John Stetson signed a deathbed will naming his wife who is now deceased. The physician had not appeared at first but arrived later to describe the signing, the sequence of events, and Stetson’s mental state.
Testimony in the probate fight over John Stetson's will centers on his mental state after shocks in 1894 and 1895. Dr. Cilley testified Stetson declined mentally and was forgetful and irritable before death, yet remained capable of signing the will with conditions to shield his wife. Witness Dr. Noyes described Stetson’s long illness and the decisive moment when the will was read and finalized with adjustments.
The Philadelphia Oyster House at Kneeland Street announces a renovation and expansion with free ice cream on all ice and oyster orders this week. The New England fish and oyster house offers elegant dining on the upper floor and private rooms for parties. W S Isletcher and J W Hammond sign off thanking customers for past favors.
The taxation commission organized with Judge Lowell as chairman and Professor Taussig as secretary and plans public hearings. Wells awarded sewer contracts on Geneva avenue Fenelon and Morse streets to lowest bidders J P O Connor T H Connolly and T H Connolly respectively. Brockton Street Railroad approved $104000 capital stock for improvements. West End track permission upheld amid protests. Charlestown bridge piers awarded to Perkins White at 230591. Mayor Quincy away on a brief vacation.
The Rev. Dr. Christopher R. Eliot states that a rear vestry fire on a Sunday morning was not caused by the janitor. He says hot ashes came from the church kitchen and the rubbish involved originated there.
In New Haven Connecticut a movement forms a national association of colored voters to secure rights. Representatives will meet in Boston August 10 to establish the organization led by J P Peaker of Connecticut, aiming to curb election abuses in the South this fall.
Enormous stock sale announces deep discounts on boys and men’s wear. Spring rush ended, orders by mail accepted with cash. Featured items include Boys’ Wash Suits 83c, Fine Summer Suits 67c, Dress Suits up to 4.23, Calf Shoes 1.15, and numerous other bargains. Open Saturday and Monday nights.
Ellen Dortch of Georgia delegates tours Boston from Harvard to the park system. The party includes Mrs. Marie Louise Myrick and Mrs. Cabinis with Georgia editors, legislators, and journalists. They stay at Copley Square Hotel and plan a Halifax Olivette trip after a brief Boston return.
A serious 1:30 p m collision occurred off Nauset Cape Cod between the Philadelphia Reading steam collier Williamsport bound Philadelphia to Salem with coal and the two masted schooner Greta bound St John N B to Vineyard Haven with 187 744 feet of spruce planking The Williamsport towed Greta to Long Island Head then to South Boston flats and anchored The Williamsport continued to Salem Captain Makinney says the steamer was at fault The Greta is waterlogged owned by N E Scott of St John N B cargo consigned to Stetson Cutler Co Boston A survey will likely be held and repairs made
Walter George Read was ordained to the ministry yesterday morning at St Margaret's Episcopal Church in Brighton. Read, a Philadelphian, has served with the parish for about a year. Bishop Coleman of Delaware led the service with a line of clergy including deacon Prine and sub-deacon Benson.
Wire Commissioner Flood along with executives from West End and Boston Electric Light Company met at City Hall to discuss insulating city bridges where wires run. The aim is to prevent near blindness incidents like the Broadway bridge accident last week. A follow-up meeting will set concrete plans.
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