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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1893
Page
2
The trial scene centers on Lizzie Borden as prosecutors outline the morning’s movements, the two axes found, the handleless hatchet and the blue dress with a bloodstain, while witnesses describe the arousing imagery of a juror’s visit to the crime scene and Lizzie’s collapsing reaction.
In New Bedford June 6, William H. Moody opened for the government outlining evidence and history of the Lizzie Borden case. He described the family, tensions with stepmother Abbie Borden, and suspicious behavior before the murders. He detailed the house layout, locks, timing of departures, and alleged lies by Lizzie.
New Bedford June 6 Thomas Kieran a civil engineer of Fall River testified as the first witness in the case. He described the Borden house location the distance to the police station and drew plans of the locality including Second Street Spring Street Rodman Street and City Hall. He testified in detail about the Borden premises and adjoining properties.
The Borden jury arrived from New Bedford at 1 20 PM and toured the Borden house yard, lime yard, and adjacent properties. They visited Dr Chagnon’s porch and the Union Bank before finishing at the Mellen House at 4 PM.
New Bedford May 23 Special to the Post outlines six leading features expected in Lizzie A. Borden's coming trial. Items include alleged dress burning the day after the murders and a mysterious detail amid the evidence as the government prepares its case.
Honolulu May 30. It is reported Minister Blount now favors the revolution and may back annexation prospects. He may oppose restoring the ex Queen and could favor a protectorate or temporary arrangement while leaving room for a treaty.
A 10 year old boy from Canterbury street Jamaica Plain was found unconscious with a fractured skull in a field off Canterbury street late yesterday afternoon. He was taken home for treatment by Drs Wardwell and Whitcomb but the cause of the accident remains unknown to police as no witness could be found.
The Lyford gas bill to revoke the Bay State company charter passed the House yesterday and was sent to the Senate. A suspension of rules was requested, and the bill moved to be engrossed without debate. A Senate committee of Baker Howard Lawton Monk and Coughlin was named.
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