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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
7
Two young Boston men faced Judge Dewey for assaulting a policeman. The short man claimed police insulted them. the tall man denied seeing the officer until at the station. Each fined five dollars. the tall one paid after a one hour confinement, arguing innocence of coal theft.
A newborn in the Field's Corner incubator continues to thrive under hospital care. Dr. Henry C. Towle reports satisfactory progress and notes the infant is being fed with Walker-Gordon modified milk at his Clarendon street lab.
A complimentary reception and dinner will honor Mr. Henry D Yerxa at the Hotel Brunswick on Wednesday at 6 PM. He recently resigned as chairman of Cambridge Park Commission. Signed by Oliver H Durrell James A Woolson Richard H Dana Leander M Hannum and others.
Largest assortment of Spring Overcoats in Boston claims a store with the best for least money. 200 coats to choose from in covert cloths venetians and worsteds, strap seam or stitched, all sizes and latest shades. Also winter overcoats remaining priced 15 to 22 with a size prize offer.
A shock headed boy faced a larceny charge over two ducks with a lawyer present. The defense argued the boy was only present and not in possession of ducks, claiming he was elsewhere when the alleged theft occurred. The judge pressed for plea as the boy declared innocence and cited another charge. The case concluded with a fifteen dollar amount.
A couple arrested by the liquor squad faced a courtroom appearance before Judge Dewey. The girl’s mother testified describing her hard work earning six dollars daily and opposing the marriage to the young man described as a good-for-nothing. The hearing continued.
A man in his later years stands before the bar for a first offence. He admits drinking after his wife’s death, saying he could not stand it. The judge offers him dismissal with a simple “you may go.”
A 15 or 16 year old boy stands at the bar as a 40 year old woman testifies with two black eyes from blows he allegedly delivered. She says she was moving belongings from the boy's mother's home after being insulted. The judge asks if she called the mother names. she says yes, the boy repeats the insult. The case ends with the mother’s champion owing $3.
A coal dealer testifies he caught a young man with two blocks of coal after he allegedly climbed a car and discarded more coal. The defendant claims he was walking home when seized and that he would accompany the officer if accused of stealing coal for the first time. The trial continues with both sides presenting statements.
An old advertisement touts electricity as a brain and nerve stimulant for the body and muscles. It promotes devices and a battery for home use and offers a Beauty Book and sanipile Facial Soap or Facial Cream for ten cents.
Mrs Besant announces that Blavatsky’s reincarnated soul has appeared in a 19 year old Brahmin, says she has communicated with Blavatsky since her death, and aims to unite theosophist factions while avoiding anti Tingley ridicule. She notes no aim to attack Mrs Tingley and discusses Olcott’s presidency.
A judge asserts jurisdiction limits claiming a young woman over 18 may choose her spouse. A violent confrontation ends with the mother nearly killed, while the daughter gazes at her lover and the judge with affection.
Fourteen stock players of the Celestial theatre on Beach street were fined ten dollars each after a March 7 performance violated Sabbath law. Ma Shung Ho and Moy Shung Wah led the group, with Ma Yun Gu and Bo Zi noted as leading ladies. Witnesses included GoongS. Kim Chin Hong and Chin Ting. Ex Senator Wellman represented the actors. bonds set at fifty dollars.
At 294 Hanover Street last evening the Hirsch Club marked president Henry Penn's 20th birthday with a social including a musical program. Members, through M Tarlin, presented a handsome dress suitcase to Mr. Penn while William Amolsky played piano.
A claim promotes Salvation Oil as a cure for rheumatism encountered by those going out at dawn.
Mrs Besant arrived aboard the Teutonic from India to lecture on a material basis for theosophy and illustrate with stereopticon. She seeks to unite old and new Theosophists and explains the split with Mr Judge over forged master letters and leadership in America.
The 34 foot long 300 pound reptile captured near Miami Island Florida has arrived in Boston and is housed in a large cage at Austin Stone's Museum. Colonel Frank P. Stone organized the capture and transport by special car with heated interior. Ben will be on public exhibition starting Monday.
The Reverend John Riley of Shirley, Indiana predicts the world’s dissolution in 1898 or 1900. A Friends minister and noted preacher, Riley cites astronomical calculations and biblical flood parallels to justify his prophecy. He preaches daily as hundreds convert, and his congregation prepares for the final summons.
Patrolman Manning of Station 6 chased down Jacob Kippenham, 26, held on a habeas corpus writ for breaking and entering Ezra Harris stable on Ames Street and stealing a horse, buggy, harnesses, and a plush robe valued at 250 dollars. Judge Fallon bound him over to the grand jury amid a prior record and five additional charges to be pursued by Division 9 officers.
Thomas Jameson Whittle died suddenly of apoplexy at Youngs Hotel and was buried in a hotel suite where he had lived for years. Born in Manchester New Hampshire fifty seven years ago he worked as a traveling hat and fur goods agent for Moore Smith and Co in Boston. He leaves a brother and sister with more than ten business men attending his Episcopal service conducted by Reverend Leighton Parks at Emmanuel Church. The body went to Union Station and was sent to Manchester New Hampshire.
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