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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1895
Page
8
Mrs Barbara Tryon left Hartford May 2 and Horace I Barber Jr left April 18. Suspicions say she joined Horace Barber and they may be in the West. Barber, a U S customs clerk and Democratic figure, had long pursued Mrs Tryon, who is described as a blonde with four deceased children.
John Czeh aged 60 shot and killed his wife Maria 42 at 8 45 this morning. He had watched suspect John Oretzmann from behind a tree for two hours before firing. Czeh was arrested after the fatal shooting on Vannikle street and Charlotta avenue.
A dispatch from Bhanghai reports that between May 29 and June 1 rioters destroyed French Catholic English and American mission property in Ching Fao province capital of Szechuen western China. Missionaries are said to be safe.
Henry F Campbell, known Boston businessman, was arraigned in Municipal Court on embezzling 3500 from Dr Charles W Main of Boston. The case, linked to a failed estate settlement and a prior school friendship, remains unfinished after a court adjournment. Main alleges a fraudulent scheme with investments in Lookout Mountain bonds and Boston Lunch Co stock.
A thunderstorm at Plowville Berks county results in the deaths of Webster Zeigler and George James when struck by lightning. John Hoyer Harrison Zeigler John Eshelman and Jonas are stunned as the bolt travels from room to barroom and onto the porch where they stood.
Judge Colt of the United States Circuit Court named John S Waterbury and William E Strong of New York as receivers on request of E Rollins Morse to protect stockholders rights and prevent waste of the company assets. The firm, organized under New Jersey law in 1898, has a $34 million capitalization and operates mills in New York Massachusetts Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania and Maine with substantial debts and a broad trust holding.
Judge Ingraham of the Supreme Court appoints John I Waterbury and William B Strong as receivers of the Cordage Company property in New York with a bonds totaling 100000. E Rollins Morse holder of 200000 in preferred stock and five first mortgage bonds initiated the application. The New Jersey Court also appointed Waterbury as receiver there last Saturday in similar actions and barred company officers from acting.
The San Francisco murder of Miss Harrington remains unsolved as police press the case. An elderly man who visited her and drove her is named by house occupants. A photo of Senator L W Buck is found in the victim’s room. Buck is later injured in a buggy accident en route to the station, with doctors reporting serious brain contusion.
William Sinclaire the White House steward and a retinue of servants traveled to Gray Gables from Washington. President Cleveland plans no departure before mid month. Mrs Devens and the children will start within a day or two.
In Danbury Connecticut the temperance cause extends to marriage. Father Lynch urged restraint at mass and 340 members of the Rosary Society vowed support for younger women. Widows warned husbands may die soon, leaving power to influence marriages while local businessmen doubt prohibition will curb trade.
James J. Sullivan and Daniel Bowen were each fined in Municipal Court yesterday morning for mutual assault at the ball game Saturday.
Immense crowds urged to attend a 20 day sale at 91 Summer St offering half price clothing. Men and youth suits and overcoats priced well below cost with many items and strong discounts highlighted.
Governor Greenhalge vetoes the veterans preference bill prompting a dramatic House reading and a fiery session. Lawmakers in Worcester and Boston press for or against the veto with strong rhetoric about civil service and veteran rights. The bill is passed over the veto by a 172 to 23 vote.
Retailer advertises heavy discounts on men’s suits including ceviots tweeds cassimeres serges and blue serge items. Nearly 500 suits in stock with many $10 options and prices up to $18, touting 8 to 20 dollar savings against typical competitive prices.
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