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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1887
Page
8
sworn statements from attendees recount a January 31 1887 seance at Mrs H W Ross 96 West Concord Street Boston. Witnesses describe cabinet tricks and a struggle over a revolver with Mr Ross plus attempts to uncover a concealed group of performers including a girl and two boys aiding the illusion.
C A Braman testifies in Suffolk District Boston that during a January 81 1887 séance at 96 West Concord Street Mrs H W Ross and two young men were revealed from a cabinet. McLauchlin allegedly seized a captive, a gun was shown, one man escaped, another released payment promised refunds. Braman produced lace as evidence and swore to the statements.
Mrs KE W Braman testifies she witnessed a January 31 1887 cabinet event at Mrs H W Ross 96 West Concord street. She describes McLauchlin summoning by Mr Hoss to see the spirit Harry, a light, curtains drawn revealing Mrs Ross with two young men in the cabinet, a young man dragged from the cabinet, punished near the hall door, and asks to be left alone as others move upstairs. The affidavit is sworn before Justice Augustine H Reap on March 8 1887 in Boston Massachusetts.
In a February 24 1887 letter from Puaraville Massachusetts W S Metcali recounts his view of the Ross exposé evening. He states he sat by the hall doorway with the door removed and saw McLauchlin near the cabinet while a figure described as Harry stood between cabinet curtains.
Ellen R Rice of 38 Shirley Street Boston Highlands testifies to a Boston court that a materializing séance at Mrs H W Ross’s on January 31 produced indistinct voices and aged forms. She claims several participants were misled by deceptive appearances and left the house early, witnessing a fraudulent display.
N W Gilbert of Florida swears to a Boston séance incident at Mrs Ross's house on West Concord street. A party of about twenty witnessed fake spirits, two young men and a girl found in a cabinet, who begged to be released. The Rosses were detained and the author was promised refunds the next day.
Charles L. Braman testifies in a Suffolk court about the January 1887 incident at 96 A West Concord Street. He describes subduing a young man with a chair, restraining him near a chandelier, and assisting after McLauchlin’s accident while Mrs. Ross and others urged restraint.
Keeler and Co occupy the former Edward Hixon Jr site in Cambridgeport to expand their furniture manufacturing. The firm adds six new machines to the factory and plans to increase capacity to meet rising demand, likely improving on the previous operations.
Frances Hodgson Barnett surveys Wilson Barrett in Chicago, praising his five plays for spectacle and deep emotion. She lauds Claudian and Clito for visual grandeur, his Hamlet as a fresh gripping portrayal, and the dual showcase of A Clerical Error and Chatterton, especially the tragic performance of Chatterton’s boy poet.
For the man of moderate means life insurance is a prudent investment. A large indemnity is offered for a small sum by the Provident Savings Life Insurance Company. Full information is furnished by Messrs. Masters and Emery, 78 Devonshire Street, Boston.
United States Circuit Court on March 22 denies Col J George McKenzie habeas corpus petition. Court explains extradition law allows warrants to run nationwide and marshal authority to arrest. second warrant valid under Revised Statutes section 5270. petition dismissed.
Alfred E. Thompson of Woburn named foreman of the grand jury and then retired to consider presentment. Thomas Joseph pleads guilty to assault on a seaman and is fined 3 pounds 10 shillings. Supreme Judicial Court adjourns after finishing Volney R. Chamberlin case. Multiple cases listed for March 22 Superior Court first and second sessions with numerous civil actions and verdicts noted.
Plaintiff seeks 75 for ale delivered during liquor business. Defendant contends no business, no promise, son ran business, she not involved. Jury verdict for plaintiff in 64 15. Also Herring versus Downing shoe maker verdict 149.97 for plaintiff.
Court asked if jurors considered the first count. foreman said no and sent them to return a verdict on that count. They stuck with the third count, found for the defendant on the first. Plaintiffs' counsel were Hartley and Moody. defendants were Bartlett and Sweeney.
No. 1818 Augs Work vs George F Libby finished with a jury out. A bill for a carload of potatoes sent to the defendant at Lowell. The defense claims the potatoes were sent to be sold on commission. No. 1825 Martha A Franklin vs City of Lowell on trial. Plaintiff fell on Sixth Street near Vernon Street injuring both bones of her left leg below the knee. She alleges ice and frozen snow made the street defective and the city liable for damages. Attorneys listed for both sides.
New York report says Harry Hill's saloon at Houston and Crosby streets was shut by injunction for the first time in thirty four years prohibiting music singing dancing or any show in the establishment.
The Achilleus Club, about thirty members, performed last evening under Eben Hi Bailey. Jules M. Barns conveyed President Carter's regrets due to illness and invited the audience to inspect the association rooms. The concert drew a large crowd with strong performances, notably the trio Sweet and Low and several solos. minor roughness in a couple choruses was noted.
The adjourned Marblehead Corinthian Yacht Club meeting will be held at Young's Hotel on Wednesday evening. The house committee will present its plan for club-house accommodations and other important matters will be discussed.
A large rescue operation dismantles dangerous walls at the Richmond Hotel ruins. Most injured hospitalized workers report improving, with Boston agent Robert S. Boyd still missing after departure plans failed. New York Amany Assembly proposes mandatory hotel fire escapes for all upper floors with penalties for violations.
A meeting at Youngs discussed preparations for a Russian festival with a final gathering expected April 12 and the festival set for April 20. The committee named to issue a reunion call for 1882 House members and to arrange a banquet includes Eastman Glines Noyes Qo Cant erbury Post and Cable with a Vendome gathering anticipated. Ex Governor Robinson attended the Tremont House event.
Ships including British Queen Boston, Nestorian, St Ronans and Arrived steamers Iowa Boston reach Liverpool and Brow Head off Ireland as of March 22 with arrivals in transit from New York.
John Pray Sons and Co announce a spring sale to rapidly build their upholstery business by offering very low prices. The move targets attracting customers and expanding market share this season.
An evening fire report lists three incidents: a wooden stable at 88 Boylston Street Jamaica Plain owned by A W Goodnow with fresco painter Christian Rauh. damage $25 to building and stock. A kerosene lamp explosion caused slight damage at 9 Oxford Street, house of C F Tucker. A lace curtain ignited by a gas jet caused $500 damage at 47 Beacon Street, Martin Brimmer’s dwelling.
The tugboat Emma in Crester undergoing repairs at South Carter caught fire early this morning causing about 3000 dollars in damage. In Stockbridge the Livingston House, Mrs Phillip Livingstone’s summer home, burned with furniture on the first floor saved. Cause unknown.
For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Wednesday March 23 rain colder then warmer weather is expected across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts with northwesterly winds backing to westerly. Eastern New York may see rain or snow with southern areas turning to fair weather and warming. Cautionary signals updated along the northwestern Atlantic coast from New Haven to Eastport.
The Boston Signal Service reports overcast skies and rising winds with temperatures near seasonal norms. A spring air mass approaches from the south, bringing scattered showers expected late in the day and light northwest breezes gradually diminishing.
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