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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1893
Page
4
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A New Bedford murder attributed to jealousy over a Portuguese lover’s sweetheart adds to Bristol county’s notoriety. The suspect attempted suicide, easing the police’s burden, and will likely face trial soon, amid a local surge of violent crime.
The Legislature approved a plan allowing Boston to pursue an underground roadway from Pleasant and Tremont to Scollay square to relieve congestion. A city commission would oversee construction and could compel street railways to use it, at an estimated cost not exceeding 2 million dollars. Proceeding depends on City Council acceptance.
The piece argues Mr. Gargan’s view on testimony value and defends a special jury in the Borden case. It notes jurors miss tone and facial cues when reading only, and suggests printed verbatim topics for jurors. It mentions Dr. Edward Everett Hale as chair of the special jury finding.
The feature yesterday centered on ex Governor Robinson’s cross examination of prosecution witnesses. It derailed the government’s evidence while revealing the weak link of the case the hatchet and broken handle forgotten as the search’s significance wanes. His method aims to illuminate truth rather than confuse, shaping a higher standard for legal advocacy.
The prosecu tion witnesses, notably police officers, were managed by Governor Robinson yesterday. He demonstrated truth by exposing memory weaknesses and method faults with grace and courtesy, leaving less for imagination to distort the Bor den case performance yesterday.
The 1893 Massachusetts Legislature is judged harshly for its Senate, deemed influenced by corporations, while the House is praised for independent, decisive work reflecting the people's interests. The piece contrasts the two houses, notes social visits, a sports observer, and political shifts in Boston. It mentions Secretary Wells planning a Chicago trip, Cosgrove visiting, trout fishing near Canton, and Hamlin resigning from the Young Men's Democratic Club.
The Ohio Republicans nominate McKinley without pledging repeal of the silver act. They claim to favor honest money but offer no plan to curb financial dishonesty seen since Harrison. McKinley is criticized for reckless speech and avoidance of addressing the gold reserve depletion.
A collage of witty lines and snippets from various papers including the Galveston News Troy Press Chicago Inter Ocean Philadelphia Ledger Detroit Free Press and New York Press. Items joke about candidates tongues minds marriages and theater censorship with light caustic humor.
The piece argues private ownership and aging infrastructure caused a fatal disaster, likening it to Ford’s Theatre collapse. It implicates government officials in negligence, noting Buddensteck’s prior prison release and widespread clerical crowding and repairs that weakened lower parts during occupancy.
The entry lists Brown University Professor French as a busy literary figure and census supervisor for Rhode Island. It mentions Attorney General Willsbury’s partner E E Olmstead as an avid yachtsman, and Senator E P Shaw of Newburyport receiving a portrait from the street railway committee. It also notes the marriage of Neal Rantoul to Lucy Saltonstall on June 15 in Salem.
Thomas J. Gargan of Boston argues that hearing testimony in person is essential for a fair verdict. He contends twelve jurors cannot assess truth without observing witness demeanor and delivery, challenging the NY Recorder test. June 9 letter to the editor.
A letter from Boston dated June 9 recounts a bicycle accident on Columbus avenue where a pedestrian wife was knocked down after stepping from an electric car. The writer cites many unlit bicycles and urges regulations as injuries increase and the rider Levoy refused to disclose residence.
A Newburyport News summary cites the Boston Post on crime deters, arguing prompt detection and swift punishment deter crime more effectively than permanent punishment. It stresses that criminals fear arrest and that certainty of punishment restrains wrongdoing.
Chicago hosts Bunker Hill Day events June 16 and 17. The article details the origins of the Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of Revolutionary Sives, later forming a national body in 1889, with officers including Horace Porter and Chauncey Depew. It lists notable members and highlights the Daughters of the American Revolution as a prestigious counterpart, noting a national membership of about 3000.
Yesterday marked Governor Russell's ceremonial day at the South Framingham State camp with a grand review of troops, ambulance corps drill, and court-martial of Colonel Mills. Notables including J C Soley, Lt Harriman, and Wolcott attended as crowds watched the parade and militia bands.
Franklin Park Land and Improvement Company is reportedly over 4000 in debt beyond expectations as officers probe alleged misappropriation by ex president Moody Merrill. Investigations focus on unpaid rent from Barnum Bailey, property sale proceeds, stock receipts, and potential liability of the company.
Josiah B. Kendall of 5 Devonshire Street a longtime Boston real estate man has failed with liabilities totaling 27944681 dollars. His assets include a Commonwealth Avenue house mortgaged for 33000 and a disputed claim against Boston Water Power Co of 11000. The insolvency is voluntary and tied to a tight market though Kendall expects to settle debts and resume business soon.
Sam Roads leaves Boston for Washington tonight to assume leadership of the Treasury stationery department. He notes the legislature’s imminent adjournment and expects to begin duties early next week under Warren as private secretary. Roads looks forward to both hard work and new friendships despite leaving friends in Boston and Marblehead.
A special train from Boston via White Mountains and Niagara Falls leaves June 13 under Harris Hatch Abbott and Louie J. Harris World’s Fair tours. A second June 21 direct to the fair is offered near Hotel Ingram. Fares are 75 for ten days and 100 for fifteen days, all inclusive. Additional specials on June 28 via White Mountains and Caneer Falls. Book early.
A special rattan chair called Solid Comfort is offered at Paine's, 48 Canal Street, this week. The chair is marketed for its comfort and value with a very reasonable price.
Cassell Publishing issues a new novel by Lucyd Bryce titled A Tale of Diplomacy Coronets and Hearts. The volume follows Americans abroad with sardonic wit on expatriation and is priced at $1.00. Bryce, editor of The North American Review, builds on his prior successes.
This 12mo single volume novel by M E Brapppon author of Aurora Floyd Lady Audley s Secret Birds of Prey tells of a young pretty gentle girl who marries a much older British Army major bound for India She tends her garden and writes to him Satan tempts with a charming young lordling arriving in the village.
The two countesses by Marit Epner Von EscHeENBACH translated by Mrs. Waugh appears in one cloth bound volume priced at 50 cents. The unknown library offers this charming gem among its well known unusual excellence.
A catalog of new editions and works by Crawford Black Adams Spurgeon Greeley Benton Bridge Hawthorne Abrams Isaacs Winter Brainard McCarthy Hiorth Koyeseo Serimer Barrie and others with notes on quality, access, and appeal for readers. The compilation highlights revised editions, notable authors, and suggested household circulation.
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