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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
2
The Post demands full inquiry into the Tremont and Boylston subway disaster to determine criminal negligence. Public opinion supports a thorough investigation to identify responsible parties and inform citizens. Fire Marshal Whitcomb faces scrutiny as he conducts investigations behind closed doors.
Fire Marshal Whitcomb plans to excavate near Tremont and Boylston to test if a distant gas main leak traveled via an old sewer to last week’s explosion. Gas company favors a six inch pipe fracture at Tremont and Boylston caused by down pressure, while engineers suggest the old sewer and recent pipe breaks may be involved.
The document from Bishop John P. Newman at Washington was challenged by Mr. Morse who argued it was not taken on interrogatories and that cross examination was denied. The court ruled the evidence admissible within its discretion as arguments concluded.
In a Providence court a flood of depositions reveals disputed marriage claims surrounding Adah Richmond, Adah Borst, and John Stetson Jr. Testimony from ministers and friends details alleged unions, domestic arrangements, and lack of formal records while tensions rise over supposed marriages and estates.
The Common Council approved two measures on March 4 1897. One asks the mayor to require gas companies to inspect mains and service pipes in Tremont and Boylston streets and nearby areas and repair leaks immediately. The other creates a five member council committee with aldermen and the city engineer to investigate the Tremont Boylston accident.
Senate passes order authorizing the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners to conduct a public inquiry into the March 4 1897 gas explosion at Tremont and Boylston streets Boston with power to summon witnesses and papers and to report findings to the General Court during the current Legislature session.
Grecci was arrested after a stabbing during a drunken quarrel with Ruzzetti in East Boston. The victim Sydney Grecci, 26, was identified by his attacker’s victim as the assailant. Police note Grecci’s prior arrests and current arraignment set for today.
A stabbing incident near the corner of North and Lewis streets led to the arrest of Fred Sydney, 14, and Daniel McDonough, 21, after a knife wound to McDonough's back. McDonough, known as Reddy, was hospitalized and expected to recover in about a week. Sydney was charged with assault and battery.
Mary Cronin, 19, of 11 Spring street, was found with several head wounds after a late night family quarrel in the West End. Officers arrested her father Daniel F Cronin and her brother Daniel Cronin for drunkenness as Mary was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital following the attack.
Miss Maud V Coburn a 16 year old Lynn girl had over a foot of her black hair clipped off by the so called Jack the Clipper a terror to Western women Reports say he uses large shears then sells the stolen hair to coiffeurs police seek the suspect and warn residents of the danger to ladies in public places
A fire at Cate's Bakery on Winthrop Avenue Revere started by an overheated oven at 9 o'clock last night. No damage reported.
The trial included Osborne confirming the record written in Bishop Newman's hand with the book sent to Bishop Newman in Washington on February 2. A copy was made by Joseph A. Stetson on December 24, 1896, as part of the entered proceedings.
Betting in St Louis is slow with 7 to 5 on Corbett fading to 6 to 5. A Brooklyn pool room board shows 1209 to 1000 on Corbett unclaimed for four days. Fitzsimmons stock rises and even money is anticipated for the 17th.
The three kinetoscopes owned by Multi- Kinetoscope Company, detained in New York by Deputy Sheriff Loub, were shipped last night to Carson City for a fight next week. The Brooklyn health department notes the death of Joseph Amerann aged 33 on Feb 27, 1892. Testimony in the Stetson matter covers alleged life with a Richmond woman and long business ties between John Stetson Jr. and Allen Pascoe Mason.
The respondent remained seated after recess and presented in a faultless black crepon costume with a smart addition to its hither.
Governor signs requisition papers to return Joseph A Iasigi to Massachusetts. Francis Peabody Jr plans to testify as chief witness and withdraws as counsel. District Attorney Stevens to take over the prosecution as the extradition filing proceeds in good faith for punishing alleged embezzlement.
A gas leak on Dorchester Avenue near Andrew Square was reported Tuesday morning. It delayed work until the afternoon as workers attempted repairs after notification to the South Boston Gas Light Camp. A child of Timothy J Lyons and a woman Daly, both of Dorchester, became very ill from fumes.
A complimentary banquet honored District Chief John F. Ryan and Captain John F. O'Connell of Engine 26 at the Mason Streethouse last evening. Transfers to District 11 and Engine 6 take effect morning with a royal sendoff approved by Commissioner Russell.
In Hingham on March 11, a 24 year old man attempted suicide by shooting after a pursuit tied to an assault warrant on Charles Colbath. He fled Beal Street, fired at Officer Crehan, and then disappeared into the woods. He is reported to be alive.
Boston entries dominated a dog show with Bulkeley Wells's Lord Yarm winning the bulldog prize. Wells's Boston terriers secured the Boston Club special and multiple silver cups, while Dr GC A Longest of Boston took the kennel prize for English bloodhounds along with trophies for bloodhounds Simon de Sudbury, Stately Girl, and Venus.
At a meeting last evening engineers reviewed Inspector Hawley’s push to enforce the license law. Cases against Jacob Bar Hyde Park and Pendleton for running boilers without a licensed engineer were reported. The Moore Bros case in Somerville for operating a steam plant without a licensed engineer was also noted.
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