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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
10
A defendant faces a capital trial in New York over the slaying of a city salesgirl. The proceedings focus on the motive and evidence as prosecutors seek the death penalty. Meanwhile a separate New Haven report notes a dying girl aiding her mother’s crippled limbs through medical treatment.
New York June 2 evidence opens in Aaron Halle murder trial for killing salesgirl Mary Brannigan at Rheinhardt Co. store. Halle pleads insanity. testimony describes his calm post shooting mood and smoking a cigarette beside the victim. An employee recalls Halle peering in the window earlier wearing a cigarette and hand in his coat. Patrolman Kelly testifies Halle said he had killed her and would find three more in the pistol, blaming the girl for his job losses.
In New Haven on June 2 Mrs Charles Flynn widow of 19 Waverly street says a dying daughter Catherine cured her seven year rheumatism. At Catherine funeral at the Church of the Sacred Heart the mother walked without crutches, recounting the daughter's claim that God gave her power to restore health.
Seventeen year old Maggie Gelkie who vanished from 515 Flushing avenue Brooklyn six months ago was found yesterday hiding in a barrel in Freddie Smith’s house at 404 Bushwick avenue. A policeman with a warrant arrested her on her mother’s complaint and she was committed in default of 900 dollars bond pending a Friday hearing.
Work on a new Harvard architectural building will begin July 1 and aim for occupancy by the fall term of 1901 1902. The structure will stand at the Quincy street and Broadway corner, replacing the Langdell residence, and will form with Sever Hall a second inner quadrangle, to be completed by a third building.
A future brick building with Indiana limestone trim and Greek character will rise at the Quincy Harvard corner. Two stories high with Istrian stone main entrance and a western student entrance, linked to the quadrangle by steps. Upon completion it will be the largest American facility devoted solely to architecture studies. It will fuse with the scientific school, college courses, and Bussey Institution landscape programs to offer unparalleled breadth.
Police seek Annie McIntire three weeks after she left home at 1 Marston Place on June 9. The 26 year old white woman has not been seen since the walk. Her husband Albert McIntire, who is Black, fears she may have harmed herself due to illness and odd behavior.
In Malden District Court Judge Pettengill arraigned 14 year old Etta Bishop of Everett on a highway robbery charge for abducting Muriel McCune six, daughter of William McCune. The case was continued for one week as police chief Pendergast was not ready for trial. Etta was held under bonds for appearance.
At the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Humane Education Society meeting, Vice-President Hill said agents handled 285 cases, removed 130 animals from work, and mercifully killed 190 horses and other animals. There were 21 prosecutions with 16 convictions and eight new Bands of Mercy, totaling 976.
In Philadelphia on June 20 Mrs Theo Roosevelt opposes her husband’s vice presidential run while national suffrage leaders Mrs Lillie Blake Mrs Mary Hay and others press for a suffrage plank. Mrs Catt attends luncheons hosted by Emma Bartel as social and political currents mingle at the convention. Canton Ohio visitors dine with Republicans before returning to McKinley’s White House. Mrs Taylor, wife of Kentucky’s former governor, stays with her husband, while Thurston of Nebraska is described as a charming suitor to a bride amid Senate chatter.
Reporters describe Mrs Roosevelt opposing her husband’s vice presidential candidacy while favoring Albany over Washington. Her active interest includes Cuba trip, San Juan Hill study, and keen involvement in convention social life, with Mrs Woodruff as a rival confidant.
A humorous label arises as Mrs Thurston hosts luncheons for wives of Western delegates. The women who know her facetiously call her The Rose, a title she appears to enjoy.
Sheriff Thompson traced two watches tied to George Champion, alleged West Newfield killer. Boston pawnshop searches aim to identify the buyer. Champion claimed leaving Goodwin house at 9 p.m. the night before the killings, with trial expected in October.
The Bnai Zion Educational Society will meet this evening at Zion Hall and install newly elected officers. Final arrangements for the annual outing to Oak Island Grove in Revere on June 27 will be made.
Henry E. Parsons, charged with killing William Hammond in Charlestown last Monday night, was arraigned in Police Court and held without bail until Friday for an inquest before Associate Justice Cotton. Witness James Drysdale stated the shooting, matching prior reports, saying Hammond cried out after being shot and died within minutes.
Branch 34 of the Boston Letter Carriers Association met at the American House with President David L. White presiding. The group voted to join the state carriers organization formed at the United States Hotel last week.
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