Wild Disorder at Common Council Meeting
Report of a heated Common Council gathering with members nearly clashing as tensions rose during the session. The piece notes the scene, officers and attendees, with emphasis on disorder and near blows.
22 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
1
Report of a heated Common Council gathering with members nearly clashing as tensions rose during the session. The piece notes the scene, officers and attendees, with emphasis on disorder and near blows.
In Coldbrook Lizzie Naramore killed her six children with an axe and a club then attempted suicide. The bodies were left on two beds. the husband Frank Naramore returned home to find the grisly scene. Medical examiners battled to save Lizzie as neighbors recount her confession of the crime. The tragedy follows earlier reports of similar familicides in Maine and New Hampshire.
Ex mayor James H. Eaton died at his Bradford street home after returning from a banquet. Heart disease is suspected. He was about 70, treasurer of Essex Springs Bank, elected mayor in 1898 and 1899, defeated in 1900. He leaves a widow and son Fred H. Eaton.
The record recalls Mr. Eaton as a trusted public servant who enjoyed broad support from citizens rather than party factions. He gave a persuasive oration at the semi centennial in September of 189%, and for thirty years contributed to charitable and business efforts. As Public Library trustee he fervently helped expand its use.
Forecast for Friday rain and clearing by Saturday. Massachusetts and eastern portions expected to warm with lower temperatures. Southwest winds turn brisk and colder Friday with fair conditions into the weekend.
Valentine Bots of Buffalo New York 82 had his sight restored after a surgical operation in Baltimore at the Presbyterian Eye and Ear Hospital. He had been totally blind since age four from smallpox scars on the eyeballs and was operated on by Professor A Douglas McConachie. Light returned as a delicate incision behind the eyeball freed a piece of calloused flesh. He described seeing his deliverer for the first time in twenty eight years.
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