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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1893
Page
2
The courtroom hearing reveals Lizzie Borden and Emma discussing truth and suspicion. Witnesses recount Lizzie's claimed absence from the yard during the murder day and remarks about an unhappy home, with cross examination detailing statements and conflicting memories.
Fall River witnesses describe extensive searches of the Borden house and discuss a dress tied to Miss Lizzie. Mayor Coughlin and Officer Hilliard corroborate conversations about suspicions, while John Denny pins down his alibi near the Crowe yard during the murder.
Miss Lucy Collet testified she saw no body pass through the Chagnon yard on Aug 4 while waiting near the Chagnon house. She noted a man named Robinson asked for the doctor and stayed in view of the garden fence until 11 45. Thomas Boiles described his morning duties with Mrs Churchill and yard work nearby.
The transcript recounts March time doubts, Lizzie Borden clashing with a cloak maker, and Emma Borden's late morning visit. Witnesses describe estrangement within the Borden household and Emma's possible disclosure during a 1890 ocean trip before testifying about events at Fall River in August 1892.
In New Bedford on June 14 Hannah Reagan matron of the Fall River police testifies that Lizzie said to Emma You have given me away indicating a key remark in the case. The testimony centers on statements alleged to involve Lizzie in a family dispute and its implications for the investigation.
In New Bedford on June 14 the court heard Eli Bence the Fall River drug clerk testify that Lizzie Borden sought prussic acid to clean a sealskin sacque. Judges debated admissibility as defense argued lack of connection to the killings, and after long discussion the evidence was ruled competent and the session adjourned until 9 a.m.
Chicago notes the brief visit of Infanta Eulalie amid society upheaval as she cancels engagements after realizing Palmer House and Palmer residence are connected. The postponed theater plans and the arrival of the Massachusetts delegation fuel speculation of a swift exit. Royalists express disappointment as social calendars collapse.
The Iselin syndicate cup defender Vigilant, third of three Herreshoff sloops, was launched at Bristol at 7 45 pm. Miss Marguerite DeWolf christened the yacht in a public ceremony with free press access. The vessel features a wider beam, fuller bilge, white above water, burnished Tobin bronze bottom, and green lead keel. mast and spars are prepared and will be stopped tomorrow.
Danbury Conn June 14 Mrs How ard Blisard of 5 South William street committed death by her own action this afternoon. Mrs Blisard, 39, subject to epileptic fits, shot herself while despondent. She leaves a husband and child.
The Boston and Albany railroad announces a reduction in rates to Chicago and return effective on June 18. Call at 232 Washington Street city ticket office or write to A S Hanson G P A for full information.
The preliminary hearing for Correiro in the Manchester case is set for tomorrow but likely to be continued as neither side is ready. Supporters in New Bedford Taunton and Fall River have started subscription books. Correiro, a Portuguese subject, is in a sparsely equipped central station cell and faces criticism over his treatment. Consul Valle De Costa arrived in Fall River with lawyers to assist.
The Back Bay community attended the dedication of the Taliha Cumi Home at 204 and 206 West Brookline Street. Rev James M Gray gave scripture reading and prayer, Dr Julia Morton Plummer and Frederick B Allen spoke, Mrs Ella Cleveland Fenderson sang, and Rev A J Gordon offered the closing prayer. The New England Moral Reform Society opened the home to aid unfortunate girls and women of the city.
Testimonial from C. S. Southwick, grocer, North Madison, recounts severe diphtheria impact on his wife and three children. After Hood's Sarsaparilla they recovered fully with paralysis and numbness resolved and appetite returning. Hood's Pills advertised for liver ills jaundice biliousness sick headache and constipation.
Boston shoppers are urged to visit the Great Manufacturers' Outlet at 406 Washington Street between Franklin and Summer for a two day sale. Fresh arrivals, extra bargains, and deep discounts on men and boys suits pants hats shoes and more with prices marked for Friday and Saturday only. Bring this cut and shop early for exceptional values and a money back guarantee.
The Viking ship reached Newport at 3 o'clock after a six hour voyage from New London in heavy fog. Crowds welcomed the ancient vessel as tugs and small craft filled Narragansett Bay. The ship will be hauled out for cleaning and later appear at the World’s Fair before leaving Friday for New York.
Mass meeting of strikers reports progress toward settlement after a conference set with Agent McArthur to review wage schedules from New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The committee claims Pepperell and Laconia mills offer competitive pay and hopes for return to work Friday pending arbitration.
The McDowell murder trial began with jury impaneled in Manchester Vermont. The first State witness testified he accompanied Crowley the day before the killing to South Shaftsbury and back. Crowley drank heavily and inebriated, fell unconscious in the road later that night, suffered a scalp bruise, and died after a doctor arrived too late.
At a meeting last evening Dr William Stinson was appointed and confirmed inspector of animals. The board passed orders to purchase a street watering plant and an ambulance and appropriated 4500 dollars for Cary School repairs. The street committee was directed to seek Middlesex County approval to establish grade crossings over the Boston and Albany tracks on Matthews Street.
A $500 blaze at the Nutshell saloon on 18 Beach Street started when a whiskey leak in a large show case behind the bar was ignited by a candle lit by an employee while checking for the leak. The alarm came from Box 53 at 10:40 last night. The saloon is owned by William J Hen ness ey. The flames damaged woodwork as fumes exploded.
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