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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1893

Page

2

Germans Vote Quietly as Social Democrats Gain in Berlin

Berlin reports a calm election amid heat and police precaution. Social Democrats led by Liebknecht and Virchow won key Berlin districts, with several ballots required and heavy support in industrial centers. Results showed notable gains for Social Democrats, while some candidates faced new runoffs.

Berlin Acker Strasse Bruennen Strasse Chaussee Strasse Kottbuser Strasse Frankfurter Strasse Rosenthaler Thor von Caprivi von Boetticher Imperial Home Office Kaiserhoff Station Bock Fischer F Social Democratic Social Democrats Saale Gazette Fritz Kunert Halle Executive Committee Rhine Saxony Hamburg Frankfort-on the-Main Herbert Bismarck Jerichon Count Herbert Colonel von Egidy von Egidy Paul Singer Social Democrat Wilhelm Liebknecht Liebnecht Social Democratic Party Eugene Richter Radical People’s Party Herr Langerhaus Munckel Danzig M. Herbette Nuernberg Carl Grillenberger

Defense Opens in Lizzie Borden Trial Testimony

The report details testimony about the barn, the attic and possible strangers near the Borden house on the murder day. Witnesses include John Gronard painter Lizzie Borden relatives and reporters as the defense questions police credibility and outlines the cooler barn loft.

Dr Swett's Root Beer Advertised As Temperance Drink

The notice touts Dr Swett's Root Beer as superior to quack medicines and calls it the great temperance drink for hot days. It lists ingredients and notes sale at all railroad depots and at 245 Washington street and 243 Tremont street.

Horse Ambulance Service at Boston Veterinary Hospital

The Boston Veterinary Hospital at 549 Albany Col. Dedham St offers horse ambulance service with treatment and boarding at 1.50 per day. Doctors Beckett, Lee, and Soule attend, with 50c per visit. Ghee forge at regular rates. Calls available night and day by telephone 992 Tremont. Attending surgeons listed.

Boston Veterinary Hospital Albany Col Dedham Edward C. Beckett Poes Daniel D. Lee Wilbert Soule Ghee Forge Tremont

Witnesses Try to Talk About Prussic Acid in Borden Trial

On June 15 in New Bedford the Borden murder trial entered its tenth day with Miss Borden receiving many floral tributes. The court required proving prussic acid details before testimony on the charge, and experts like druggist Charles Lawton testified on its dangers and limited medical use.

New Bedford Borden Miss Borden Lizzie Charles Henry Lawton Henry H. Tillson Nathaniel Hathaway

Defence Opens in Murder Trial in New Bedford June 15

The New Bedford murder trial enters its defense phase at 10:50 with counsel led by Mr. Jennings prepared to present their side. He recalls a personal friendship with one victim and notes the brutal wounds and the time and place of the murders as context.

New Bedford Jennings Lizzie Simon Robinski Pedler Fall River Second Street Borden House Knowlton Charles D. Gardner Robinski Worcester Pleasant Street Mr. Manning Charles B. Newhall Gardner Everett Brown Third Street Segond Street Doherty Mr. Sawyer Medley Sawyer Thomas C. Barlow Fleet Mr. Morse Borden Place Bordens Officer Fleet Shannon Mr. Jennings

Unclear Manuscript Fragments Prompt Incomplete Notice

Fragmentary text mentions relations between father and daughter and a search for context. No clear names, places, or dates are readable. This card records the partial line and preserves the unresolved nature of the source fragment.

Defense evidence begins in Borden murder case

Martha Chagnon testified at the New Bedford hearing about noises near the Borden yard the night before the murder and the dog presence. She and Mrs Chagnon described sounds like footsteps on a fence and a wooden sidewalk, with a stranger seen by a gateway later. Jerome C. Borden, a relative, testified the Borden front door opened from inside when he visited the day after the murder.

John W. Gronard Bordens Lizzie Mary A. Durfee Charles Gifford Delvin S. Manley Jeromer Borden Borden House Walter Stevens Fall River News Hymen Lubinsky Borden Barn Mr. Knowlton Jennings Reagan Everett Brown Thomas Barlow Young Brown Barlow Brownie Knowlton Joseph LeMay Fall River Stock Yard Max DeLipman New York Sons of Veterans Fessenden Massachusetts W. C. T. U Lizzie Borden Dewey John Crowe New Bedford Martha Chagnon Third Street Borden Yard Borden Ice House Andrew J. Borden John V Morse Churchill Houses Jerome C. Borden Fourth Street

Stark Crime Scene Sketches At Borden Farm

A list of locations including the Borden house the Crowe barn where a hatchet was found yesterday and the Kelley home outlines rooms and features such as a cellar window attic Bridget’s room and the cellar door. The notes mention Miss Borden and Miss Russell seen in the cellar by a policeman.

Borden House Crowe Barn Borden Barn Chagnon Piazza Chapman Lot

Prosecution Speech on Lizzie Borden Case and Evidence

The defense argues the defendant Lizzie Andrew Borden is innocent, emphasizing lack of direct evidence and highlighting circumstantial links. Testimony covers motives, blood on axes, the missing hatchet, barn observations, dress stains, and witnesses near the Borden property in Fall River.

Massachusetts Lizzie Andrew Borden New Jersey Arceres Andrew J. Borden

Wild Eyed Man Testimony From Handy Murder Case

Benjamin J. Handy, M D, describes a pallid young man seen near the Kelley house and Wade's store at 10 30 am as the murder trial proceeds. A Delia M Manley of 206 Second street Fall River testifies awareness of the Borden house area and premises on the morning of the crime.

New Bedford Benjamin J. Handy Dr. Handy Kelley Wade Second Street Delia M. Manley Fall River Borden House

Lizzie Borden Case Hatchet Found Near Barn Roof

Witnesses describe scene at the Borden house as detectives examine clues and note a hatchet discovered by a 14 year old near the barn roof. Testimony places various figures near the scene including officers Medley Fleet Doherty and a Fall River reporter, with details of times and locations tied to the murder day.

Bloodstained witness seen four miles from crime scene

New Bedford June 15. Joseph Le May Fall River testified about a man with blood on clothing seen near his north city farm four miles from City Hall. The court halted proceedings to consider admissibility of the evidence as jurors were awaiting tomorrow morning’s decision.

Painter Gronard John W. Gronard Andrews Borden Lizzie Miss Borden Miss Russell Mr. Knowlton Mary A. Durfee Fall River Mr. Borden New Bedford Walter Stevens Borden House Mullaly Officer Medley Chagnon Yard Medley Union Bank Talbot & Co City Hall Alfred Clarkson Fleet Mr. Fleet Mr. Medley Wixon Joseph LeMay Knowlton Jennings RN Ataeaaae

Barry champions shade trees in Boston streets

President Barry urged the Common Council to use part of the Franklin fund to protect public trees. He cited Franklin’s will and Paris’s spending per tree, noting Boston’s 30,000 trees with 1,000–1,500 planted yearly and about 1,000 removed annually. The preambles and resolve passed unanimously.

Barry Boston Common Council Benjamin Franklin Franklin Fund Paris Sullivan Ward 13 Board of Aldermen Charles River Rourke Whitehall Commercial Wharf Briggs Committee On Hospitals City Lincoln Street Wise Ward 20

Hatchet Found in Fall River Linked to Borden Tragedy

A second suspected instrument was found on Third Street in Fall River near John Crowe’s barn, raising connections to the Borden case. Details describe the discovery last evening and the growing link to the noted tragedy.

Fall River Borden Third Street John Crowe

Massachusetts Yacht Club Regatta Steamer Schedule

A steamer for Massachusetts Yacht Club members and guests will depart Lewis wharf south pier at 9 a m on June 17 to follow boats in the club regatta off Nahant. Race committee members include Arthur J Clark chairman S P Perrin E T Uiselow Percy Hodges and A J Litchfield.

Massachusetts Yacht Club Lewis Wharf South Pier Nahant Arthur J. Clark S. P. Perrin E. T. Uiselow Percy Hodges A. J. Litchfield

Extraordinary three day sale at Great Manufacturers Outlet

Boston shoppers flocked to the Great Manufacturers Outlet at 406 Washington St for a three day sale. Extra salesmen handle the immense crowd as prices on suits, pants, hats and shoes drop sharply today tomorrow and Monday. Numerous bargains advertised with deep discounts and a money back guarantee.

Manufacturers Washington Street Franklin and Summer Streets Boston Franklin

Elaborate Charlestown Parade Prep With New Features

Preparations for Charlestown's grand parade are nearly complete with 125000 spectators expected. The program includes 22 features, 14 foot units and 8 designer floats, led by Major William H. Oakes and divisions commanded by William Hichborn, W H Breen and N Y Brintnall.

Charlestown Bohemian Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus Father Mathew T. A. and L. Society St. Mary’s Y. M. Co. T. Society Elks Social Club the Druids Dragon Club Nelson Club Putnam Eutaw Navy Boston Nation Fairy Land E. A. Carter Bunker Hill Almond Streets Chelsea Central Square Park Street Common Street Winthrop Adams Chestnut Monument Square Bartlett Street Elm High Monument Avenue Warren Street Thompson Square Main Street City Square Harvard Street Washington Union Main Cambridge Sullivan Square Main _ street Trenton Cross William H. Oakes William Hichborn Waverly House

Maverick Bank Officials Set for June 26 Arraignments

Judge Putnam over ruled demurrers by Cashier Joseph W. Work and Colonel Jonas H. French director of the defunct Maverick Bank. They will be arraigned June 26 in the United States Circuit Court on indictments found by the grand jury. Two indictments for Work and one for French.

Putnam Joseph W. Work Jonas H. French Maverick Bank United States Circuit Court Grand Colonel French

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Richter Radicals Dolan Eli Bence DR. Swett John P. Squire & CO Frank G. Squire Fred F. Squire Treas Faneuil Hall Market North Market Street Mass Charles M. Gifford Dr. Chagnon Uriah Kirby Mark Chase New York & Boston Despatch Company Kelley House h@e Arthur Potter Caleb C. Potter Mr. Crowe Ben Massachusetts Yacht Club Regatta Lizzie May Davis Hood Williams & Carleton Hartford, Co
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