30 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
1
The American Watch Coma Band of Waltham performs a Friday evening program arranged by Conductor John M. Flockton at My Clothier's. The event aims to entertain thousands enjoying summer concerts with overtures Waltzes and selections including Verdi and other works.
An interview with a prominent figure criticizes the silence of Codman & Codman and other parties involved in the Miss Barrett death investigation. It notes contradictions between sworn statements and cash in the office, suggesting public doubt about Miss Barrett’s character and circumstances surrounding her death.
The article questions the $800 given by Alice Barrett to an unnamed person and suggests her family’s handling of disclosure harms her public image. It notes public distrust grows as relatives withhold the lender’s identity and implies the transaction was funded by Alice herself.
1000 pairs men all silk suspenders in multiple colors with nickel buckles and braided ends offered at 5c per pair. 800 dozen summer weight balbrigan shirts and drawers flesh and ecru tones with French necks ribbed tails pearl buttons marked down from G24c to 37. 260 dozen Madras outing and business shirts sizes 14 to 18 checks stripes attached cuffs neckbands offered at 68c each.
Five men aboard the Filly of the Norfolk Fishing Club set out from Pizer’s Hotel Canarsie for a day’s fishing near Romer Shoals and have not been heard from since. The crew included Captain Charles Vogelman and Adolph Vogelman with Albert Bolls Frederick Harn and a man nicknamed hd whose address is unknown. They planned to sail to Jersey to meet a tugboat for tow to Romer Shoals.
A Long Island Railroad train hit a washout near Hast Northport New York injuring Major Clinton E. Smith of Smithown with neck cuts and broken ribs. Woodhull, Lenhardt, Miller, and Jackson suffered serious to minor injuries with various cuts and head injuries. No expected deaths.
News from Madrid reports a Balearic Islands mine was flooded by the sea. Nine miners employed in the inundated workings were drowned.
A prominent Boston banking house has offered 700000 for the Park Street Church property to use it as a general office building site. No action has been taken on the offer yet.
A public figure argues federal authority can regulate Japanese immigration. The discussion centers on executive power versus immigration policy and potential impacts on affected communities and industries.
The Alameda reports the 4 day trial and conviction of Butler, captured in San Francisco and hanged in Australia. He attempted to cut his throat with a metal tag and struggled fiercely while being led into court.
Captain Hatfield the outlaw held for murder in two cases escaped from Mingo jail near Huntington West Virginia by cutting a hole with a hatchet. A large reward has been offered for his capture.
A daughter was born this afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Whitney in Newport Rhode Island. Mrs. Whitney is the daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt making this his first grandchild. Mrs. Vanderbilt plans to arrive from Europe to visit once seasonally appropriate.
Levi F. Warren a well known West Newton resident died at his Otis street home this noon after a two day illness. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
For Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York showers are expected with probably fair Friday afternoon. Northern winds shift to the northwest as conditions improve with a turning toward westerly breezes.
Boston endured a rare summer cold spell described as winter in July. People wore heavy overcoats and winter underwear, beaches and resorts were deserted, traffic to seaside venues halted, yet property losses were avoided as rain spared the city.
Elizabeth New Jersey July 29 The city faces demoralization as floods from last night and this morning halt business and cut streets. The Elizabeth River flooded yards and sheds, sweeping away shanties and vast lumber. several reservoirs overflowed but none failed. A muddy lake bisects the city as residents assess damage.
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