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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
5
A young lawyer recounts his education under Emerson and Clarke and his exposure to Choate's courtroom approach. He notes how their mentorship shaped his arguments and legal philosophy.
A long reminiscence from Sidney Willard recounts his Cambridge roots born Sept 29 1816 the influence of Harvard figures and his rise from clerk to chief clerk of the Suffolk County Superior Court He recalls sea service the Butler era court reforms and family ties including Penelope Cochran and six children with personal loss and a view of a vanished ancien regime in local law.
Bernard F Supple secretary of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation spoke at Garfield Hall to Carpenters unions and representatives detailing arbitration progress. He noted twenty states have industrial dispute laws and twelve authorize a state board to administer them.
Worcester March 18 Chief of Police Raymond received a dispatch from Hoboken New Jersey stating a man matching James Murray wanted here for a murderous assault on Thomas Devoy in February has been committed for trial on another charge in that city. Devoy was struck on the head and now lies in City Hospital in precarious condition. if he survives he will likely be partially paralyzed.
A meeting in Elgin Pennsylvania by a group calling themselves Saints and known as Holy Rollers featured frenzied singing, shouting, running and dramatic actions. A performer nicknamed the tramp bear hugged an elderly woman and a gaunt woman yelled murder while accusing others. Directors of the Disciple Church installed new door locks to prevent further disturbances.
London dispatch describes Sarah Brown a renowned Paris model long famed for atelier work who died of consumption. The red-haired Hebrew once faced court scrutiny yet gained high studio demand for bold stage representations such as Belshazzar’s Feast and a Queen of Sheba portrayal.
In a humorous exchange from the Chicago Evening Post two women discuss supposed family ties and alimony connections. The blue speaker and the dark brown speaker volley theories about being related through ex spouses, with the alimony payments forming a fiscal link rather than a true kinship.
A Paducah lawyer once visiting St Louis recalls a comic dental visit. A neatly dressed dentist assistant alleged to extract teeth with no pain triggers gas, the judge unconscious and, after waking, the assistant begs him to leave as he appears to have cleaned the place out.
Hudson Massachusetts March 18 Dr Henry Norman a black evangelist conducting a mission shows a mild sensational trend by announcing a weekly Saturday service inviting the sick to attend for divine healing through prayer anointing and laying on of hands he claims several favorable results in various cases
At the old House hearing on a lantern requirement for bicycles Senator Darling led supporters while opponents from bicycle clubs argued the bill to be class legislation. Testimony cited pedestrian safety and practical lanterns, though riders warned lighted wheels may increase risks and suggested alternatives.
A natural granite rock formation near Point Pinos lighthouse in Monterey County California appears as a carved head when seen from the land side. The profile stays visible at high tide while only the chin remains submerged. the strong features include a mustache like early German soldiers, a projecting ear, and a reclining gaze with a calm expression.
March 18 Glasgow Unionists pick Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonial department as their candidate for lord rector of the university.
Fragmentary line hints at cough remedy or medical discussion involving a Dr Bull and cough context. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities available.
A West man recounts a humorous scene by the Kaw River ferry where five men bluff over crossing. The ferryman delays as a cowboy boasts rising crossing prices and cartridge costs, then fires two bullets at a hat to prove his claim before offering to cross.
A retelling of the Flying Dutchman myth describes spectral loomings near the Cape of Good Hope. Sailors claim a doomed Dutch ship and crew drift eternally, sighted as bleached sails and skeletal figures amid perpetual storm.
At Sevastopol during the siege Captain Samoiloff orders a disobedient young soldier into a drill under heavy fire. Bullets strike the captain and the soldier, yet the captain persists until the lesson is learned. The French later say firing ceased from sheer astonishment at their reckless exposure.
The Brighton Pine Tree Club held its annual meeting in Red Men's Hall Brighton. Officers elected for the coming year include President William Achorn Vice President A J Furbush Secretary Miss R E Green Treasurer Mrs Hallett and executive committee members E H Richmond R Jones and Charles Berry.
Gloucester, March 18. Henry H. Roberts was arrested for forging his mother in law Mary C. Honners’s name on a $500 note cashed by Charles S. Tappan. Roberts to be arraigned in Police Court tomorrow.
George Houghton veteran shoe manufacturer lies critically ill from grip in Hudson. He has been unconscious for three days according to local reports.
The periodical highlights Robert Hilliard at Park Theatre and Mme Davenport at Boston Theatre with Gismonda while Mme Bernhardt opens at Tremont. The Hollis Street Theatre hosts The Brownies and The Gay Parisians enjoys strong attendance. Other acts include Mignon and The Chimes of Normandy at Castle Square, and diverse vaudeville bills at Grand Opera House and Keith's.
The tenth annual meeting at the Exchange Club elected Wellington Smith as president for 1896 97 with Wm A Russell as first vice president and W T Barker as second vice president. John E Ball became treasurer and John B Forsyth secretary, with an executive committee of P Train J R Carlton D Brown and E H Haskell. Forsyth received a silver punch bowl for services.
Morton Birge Harvard freshman who vanished last Christmas is now reported to be in London. Relatives in Haverhill say a letter from him asks for money to return home and they will send funds. Birge had previously remained elusive and his disappearance drew family anxiety.
George Moses eldest son of Mr and Mrs Louis Moses married Miss Minnie Goldsmith daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathan Goldsmith in Cotillon Hall. Rev Raphael Lasker of Boston officiated. The bride wore duchesse satin with lace and diamonds. bridesmaids in pink silk. flower girls Florence Goldsmith and Elsa Rosenbaum. Notable guests from New York and local families attended.
In Boston, E H Weaver of New Haven seeks a reduction after the Georgian demands 25000 salvage from the schooner Van Name which is towed in helpless and valued less than the claimed amount. King of New Haven is not involved in the salvage demand.
Frank Seabury is honored with a new portrait in Copley Hall. Artist Milton Lockwood depicts him in a pink hunting coat before an open fireplace. The unveiling attracted hundreds, with tea served in a flowered setting as Mrs. Charles F. Sprague and a civic group hosted the event.
Harrison Tilton of Atkinson New Hampshire was assaulted in his home in Haverhill this morning. A thief slashed his throat a five inch gash, Dr. Crittenden set nineteen stitches, and Tilton is likely to recover. The assailant, described as a mid height young man in a black coat and hat, fled after ransacking the house.
At the annual shareholders meeting in Toronto on March 9, W J Douglas was elected general manager of the Toronto Mail and Empire, after years serving as business manager.
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