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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1893
Page
6
A rigorous prosecution orator argues motive is not required for proof in the Lizzie Borden case. He depicts a family tragedy, contends parricide by the daughter, scrutinizes Lizzie's alibis, and disputes witness credibility amid a tense courtroom atmosphere and press coverage.
In Salem on June 20 a city belle turned a hand organ for about an hour drawing a crowd. The Italian organ grinder and his wife benefited as onlookers contributed about ten dollars. The girl wore a pink dress and drew cheers after guiding the machine through several tunes.
The Post notes a transition from morning to evening edition as the vessel moved ahead yesterday. Contemporary observers watched as rivals fell behind, marked by a hull down position relative to the flagship's progress.
At a Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting an ordinance granting the city power to revoke any pole, wire, or conduit locations was rushed through. The move challenges the New England Telegraph and Telephone Co which objected to North avenue locations and disputed the city’s authority under federal law.
A fire alarm at 10:20 p.m. reported a blaze in a basement rubbish pile at 223 Hanover Street owned by A. Brogi. The gas jet caused the fire, damaging hats and caps on the street floor mainly by smoke. Ladder 1 driver Frederick A. J. Corcoran received a severe scalp wound when a plate glass fell during entry.
Eugen Richter the Opposition Radical leader agrees with August Bebel and Wilhelm Liebknecht to direct Radical votes to Social Democrats in second ballots if battles pit Social Democrats against army bill opponents. In exchange Liebknecht and Bebel will urge Social Democrats to back Richterists in seats contested with government party rivals.
Michael McNamara aged 58 was kicked in the face while cleaning a horse at the city stables on Ninth and H streets South Boston last evening. He is in City Hospital. He lives at 131 H street.
The Globe yesterday largely omitted any report on the Borden verdict with nearly all papers running no coverage and the late extra adding only four lines.
A Long Island railroad train returning from Sheepshead Bay races derailed in a tunnel near Parkville. Nine people died and over a hundred were injured, many seriously, as passengers were thrown from cars and crushed.
In Coffee Court Dorchester last night James Gibbons and his wife argued while intoxicated. He brandished a heavy wire over her head, she fled to a window, climbed out, and fell eighteen feet to a bulkhead below. She was hospitalized and her husband locked up.
A Charlestown fire alarm from Box 419 reported a blaze in the stables of F. A. and J. T. Reed, spreading from a wood pile in an adjacent yard. Bernard MacNellis, treasurer of the Veteran Fireman Association, fell into a cellar at the stable and sustained a severe leg bruise while aiding at the scene.
Agent Vandenburg of the American Express Company released thirteen carrier pigeons at 6 am Sunday under Lynn Homing Club auspices. Three birds reached Lynn yesterday as club members applauded the successful effort at their meeting.
In Lynn on June 20 the North Shore Club reported raising 820 dollars for a contagion hospital to house contagious disease patients. The club petitioned the Board of Aldermen for aid and Alderman Neal was appointed to confer with the group on possible assistance.
In Williamstown on June 20 Amherst defeated Williams 11 to 6 to win the championship. Amherst secured the title with a strong offensive showing and solid defense throughout the game.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the Post and the Herald carried the Borden verdict at Young’s Hotel news stand. The two papers offered close coverage of the case and its immediate public reaction in town.
Hood Reynolds's dental supply manufactory in Hyde Park caught fire in the upper story this afternoon, destroying the roof and gutting the building but leaving brick walls standing. Loss on stock and machinery about 30000, insured for 25000. Building loss about 2500, insured. Fire likely started from chemical combustion. Building owned by Stratton Shepard of Canton.
About seventy five representatives from various organizations met in Gray's Hall yesterday to plan the Farragut statue unveiling celebration. Speeches were given by Alderman Flood, Councilman Mansfield, Major Colgan, Dr. Giblin and Mr. Corbett. A committee including Corbett, Phillips, Mahony, Mitchell and Pike was named to assist the general arrangements. The next meeting is set for Thursday evening at Gray's Hall.
The Harvard varsity baseball team practiced diligently yesterday, batting against three league pitchers and showing solid form. Today the team plans to attend the Brooklyn-Boston game as a group to study the action.
The Everett Board of Aldermen met to hear Mayor Evans call for delaying sewer and water bond sales until the money market improves. The vote stopped sewer work for now and authorized the treasurer to determine terms to float bonds to cover $25,000 in existing contracts.
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen met last evening and amended the order raising the clerk of committees salary by 200 dollars per year charging it to salaries. A conference committee of Chipman Tenney and Stearns was appointed to consider appropriating 41 500 dollars for street repairs.
A fire started in a second floor ante room of Winch's block in Natick at 9 pm. It originated in a closet and spread, causing about 1200 dollars in loss mainly from smoke and water. The Young Men's Catholic Lyceum, H. A. Tenney, and Grega Salvatore suffered the heaviest losses, with insurance covering most of the damage.
George Leash a 25 year old brakeman for the Boston and Maine railroad died in the Eastern division freight yard on Rutherford avenue Charlestown at about 10 last night. While shifting freight cars his foot was caught in a switch frog and he was run over before he could free it. He lived at No 3 Asylum street and was unmarried.
A large fire swept the business district of Tillamook Oregon destroying multiple buildings. Authorities say several fires were started at once and suspect arson. Total loss reported at about 100000 with half covered by insurance.
Governor Cleaves granted a pardon to Hannah Thorndike who was serving a life sentence for the 1878 murder of Honorah Sullivan in Rockland. The pardon was announced from Augusta on June 20.
The New England Conservatory of Music Alumni Association held its annual banquet at the Conservatory last night. A large attendance and brilliant post prandial exercises made the affair a success.
A brief line invites regular evening gatherings among friends with a casual question framing time as the key factor. The tone is conversational and speculative about future plans.
In the Court of Insolvency Suffolk Massachusetts William F Conley of Boston clerk insolvent debtor a third meeting of creditors will be held at the Court of Insolvency Boston on September 8 1893 at 10 o clock forenoon Creditors may present and prove claims the assignee s account will be produced and creditors may object Matthew Dolan Assignee 10 Tremont St
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