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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1899
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only perfect blood purifier and vigor-maker, asserting it can do its level best and never disappoint, while questioning why the cost of living should rise.
The Legislature and Governor enact a sweeping charter extending the Boston to Taunton elevated railway project with eminent domain rights, plans for hundreds of miles of staking lines, and a target completion by July 1902. Surveys cover Boston to Taunton and branches through multiple towns and cities.
Caroline S Barnard widow of Moses H Barnard of this city filed her will yesterday in the Suffolk Probate Court. Dated July 8 1898 the document provides 1000 to three charities if Elizabeth Barnard dies before her. The clause void since Elizabeth is living but a later provision directs that if grandsons Francis and Herbert Haskell die before 35 and Elizabeth Barnard has died, the estate goes equally to the three charities.
A temporary injunction prevents Neil Burgess from withdrawing about 4800 from F. Keith. Harry Brunell of New York claims a contract granting him 10 percent of Burgess earnings during an eight week engagement at Keith's Theatre, with weekly pay estimated at 600. The order also bars Keith from paying Burgess.
Made to order hair mattresses two parts forty pounds full size offered for ten dollars by A. W. Wunseler & Co manufacturers at 63 and 65 Hanover street Boston opposite American House.
Charles Rogers and Lawrence Kenney wounded after a midnight hold up and shootout on Hanover street. Police identify them as principals while seeking a third highwayman. Malden and Charlestown officers review links to Whittemore robbery and prison ties to Charlestown prison escapees.
Warren District appointment battles end with H. C. Parker chosen over Leary after a 138 to 1 transfer vote. City reports show 3103,000 for fuel and 158,700 for supplies, text books averaging 1.63 per pupil, and 197 pianos costing 57,000. Mayor blocks six janitor salary items, urging itemized payrolls. future contracts to redefine janitors' status. Francis Parkman School named Walkhill primary. Packard to teach drill pending two weeks.
Officials in Lynn dispute Kenney's identity and suggest possible Charlestown ties while Rogers may have met him yesterday. Prisoners show calm as bullets are extracted, feigning drunkenness. An arrest, Andrews, for being in Nahant without connection to the cage, was soon released.
Article rejects dieting and starvation as cures for indigestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the solution. It claims the tablets digest 3000 grains of meat or eggs and allow nutritious meals, resting the stomach. Sold for 50 cents per package. free literature offered by F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan.
Geo F Mulford of 439 Broadway South Boston promotes Dr W S Rice rupture treatment as a painless safe home cure. He has opened an office to demonstrate the method and distribute pamphlets, urging afflicted individuals to learn about the cure with no cost.
Judge Richardson in the Superior Court ruled that the Painters and Decorators Protective Association cannot seek an injunction as it is not a business corporation with property rights. The case concerns alleged interference by Building Trades Council Boston and Union No 1 with employment of plaintiff members through intimidation and misrepresentation. The master’s report noted the plaintiff as a 250 member corporation created to unite painters and decorators for mutual protection and wages.
At a council meeting in Deacon Hall the Gaelic School of Boston finalized arrangements for its anniversary entertainment. The event, open Friday next from 7 30 p m to midnight, features American and Irish airs, Gaelic and English literary exercises, and dancing, all to support the school’s operation as a free institution in Boston.
After a hearing Judge Grant of the Suffolk Probate Court allowed the will of John C O Callaghan worth about 2000 dollars. A widow and ten children survive. Each gets one dollar except daughter Margaret who inherits the bulk and is named executrix. The instrument was contested by Mary O Callaghan the widow and son Dan.
A court notes the plaintiff is not a business corporation and that equity protects property and private rights. It finds no injury to property rights or pecuniary interests and doubts the complaint can be maintained, denying the requested injunction.
Judge Richardson states the city council has no say in the issue. The ruling clarifies authority lies with another branch, limiting council influence. The decision impacts local governance and future deliberations.
Robert Johnson, a colored man, faced Judge Brown on a six month record of idleness and alleged disorderly conduct. He admitted idleness but blamed lack of work, insisting he tried hard to earn an honest living and had a good home and wife. The judge sent the case to a probation officer for report and Johnson was held in $200.
John Johnson, a 30 year old colored man, argued his own case in a Suffolk county court over alleged theft of about 300 dollars’ worth of clothing. The jury reported an inability to agree after four hours of deliberation with ballots 7 to 5 and 8 to 4 for acquittal, and Judge Dewey released the panel awaiting possible retrial. The case listed fifty pairs of trousers and several coats among the items.
Superior Criminal Court Judge Dewey sentences Michele Musto an Italian, 35, to State Prison for a criminal assault on his daughter. Keenan receives two years for larceny from a person, Gettens one year for larceny, Kilday six months for larceny, Murray on probation for breaking and entering, McCabe four months for idle and disorderly conduct, Osborn sent to the Massachusetts Reformatory for breaking and entering.
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