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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1893
Page
5
Judge Burke ruled in Municipal Civil Court that John D. Cutter & Co. failed to prove title or wrongful obtainment of the lot referred to as Cutter a ailk. Judgment favors defendant William H. Brine and orders return of the goods.
Wilsincrox Del March 22 Ex United States Senator Eli Saulsbury died at his home at 12 15 this afternoon He had been unconscious since last night The Saulsbury family extends across Delaware Mississippi and South Carolina with a long line of distinguished legislators Born December 29 1817 in Kent County he pursued schooling at Dickinson College studied law and began practice His political career began in 1853 in the Delaware State Legislature and he later joined the U S Senate in 1871 taking a seat for 1871 1877 He was re elected in 1876 and 1855
William J. Fawcett, financial editor of the Evening Post from 1882 to 1890, died in New York on March 21 of stomach cancer. He authored Gold and Debt in 1877 and later wrote articles for the Post until ill health forced him to stop.
Washington March 22 The Treasury Department bought 279000 ounces of silver in several lots at 0.8240 0.255 0.255 0.8250 with offers at 614000 ounces and a monthly total of 3283 10 ounces.
At Charlestown on March 20 by Rev. George W. Mansfield Milton E. Townsend and Emma L. Wel mah were married.
Obituary notices list Bertha Batchelder Lucy Brooks Lucy Brackett William Brown Charles Burrell Laura Doolittle Lydia Felton John Fitzgerald Edward Humphreys Irma Klahre Franklin Perkins Ann Gilmore with ages and residences. Funeral details note services at Charlestown Cortes street Church of the Good Shepherd and other locations.
With best intentions a list shows applicants filed at the city registrar on March 2. Names include John T. Malanphy and Bridget M. Lyons James I Prouty and Emily D Savory Jeremiah Doyle and Hannah Maloe Clarence E Leigaire and Mabel A Jeanan Andrew W Wallace and Emma L Karcher William H Woods and Catherine A MecNiel.
Barns of the Pesce area invites members to send a tribute of forthcoming events. Miss Little of Dorchester and Mrs. Charles T. Thomas of Newbury Street host receptions. Invitations issued by Mrs. Frank Burdette and Mrs. Herbert L. Thayer for an at home gathering at their Brookline residence this afternoon from to 6.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe heads the Women's Rest Tour Association aiding moderate income women to travel for rest and study with practical guidance. A New England women journalists exhibit is planned for the World's Fair. Mrs. Blaine plans to lease her Washington home and relocate to Augusta with family in May. Several applications for women head gardeners are reported by the English Horticultural College.
Miss Ida Hewitt of Cairo West Virginia said to be the world’s only female locomotive engineer has been hired by the World’s Fair women commissioners to run the first train within the grounds on opening day. She will wear a fourteen century Spanish costume for the inaugural trip and plans to remain a sister to engineers rather than join the Brotherhood. Hewitt’s home road is the Cairo and Little Kanawha, feeder for the Baltimore and Ohio at Cairo from lumber districts.
Gail Hamilton will stay home this summer to write the life of Mr. Blaine. Miss Dodge holds access to Blaine's private letters and papers. A lifelong Blaine confidant, she is deemed best suited to portray the statesman’s real life. Mrs Goaine desires the biography and has authorized Miss Dodge to undertake the work.
The young English actress from Boston, once with the Museum stock company, earned Ibsen’s approval and a letter of commendation. She portrays Hilda Waengel in The Master Builder, growing into the role as English critics say she has become Hilda rather than merely acting it.
The piece notes urban matrons facing a rat problem and a near moving season. It argues against spending on cartage as a loss and urges upgrading homes with rugs curtains furniture or pictures to improve a place rather than moving. It warns inconveniences persist and the familiar devil is better than the unknown.
Mrs. Catherine Oyler of Kokomo Indiana inherits a prelate wooden wall clock reputed as the oldest in the country. Packed with Erdish craftsmanship the Reed Ward 1711 piece has passed through generations from her father John Wooding of Preble County Ohio who died recently. The timepiece has run for ten years without repair and shows minimal wear, suggesting a long life ahead.
The piece notes a season of frills focusing on skirts shoulders and bodices. It describes sleeves becoming fully frilled with a jabot like mass forming the back from shoulder to wrist as a key trend.
Miss Annie Whitney sculpted Harriet Beecher Stowe in marble with a lively likeness showing her famed temperament. The bust will be shown at the World’s Fair in the Aye Woman’s building and later placed in Hartford Public Library, funded by small contributions from children across Connecticut.
The Mason and Marion Manola are praised for their joint undertaking with strong backing from Back Bay audiences. The column notes successful runs and appeals at the Columbia and Globe theatres, with Mine. Duse set to perform in Boston and Hoyt’s A Temperance Town continuing to pack houses. It covers casts, venues, and upcoming acts across Boston theatres, including Killarney, The Light on the Pointe, and the Diamond Breaker, highlighting notable performers and the season’s strong attendance.
Professor O R Gleason will handle seven lively horses in a city exhibition opening with a single Kentuckian drive. He follows with a double and three wicked kickers while being startled by steam whistles bells drums and flying paper. Cameron and Sterne of the Howard plan a Boston Theatre concert April 2 with several notable performers to follow.
Austin R. Smith and Charles W. Bing ham were sentenced for forging deeds in the Superior Court last evening. Jesse Gove argued Smith faced dire poverty and a weakened condition, while affidavits supported Bingham. Judge Corcoran sentenced Bingham to nine years and Smith to six years in the State Prison.
On July 24 1893 Director-General Davis designates as commercial travellers day at the World’s Fair. The Columbian Associated Travellers formed to assist travellers. 106000 men expected in the grand parade. London Melbourne and Mexico bodies pledge participation. Eastern rep is C Hobbs of Cape Cod association.
Coroner reports Edward Mannering died February 19 from poison administered by his wife Jane Mannering. Strychnine traced to a local drugstore. two Mannering pigs died after ingesting swill. State chemist confirms poison in all samples. Mrs Mannering held in keeper’s charge. Sheriff Allen investigates with William Whitiman under arrest for complicity.
The Fall River Bar Association executive board met to discuss Judge Blaisdell amid calls for his resignation. They regretfully have not received a decision yet and may pursue investigation if he stays in office. The meeting adjourned to Saturday evening with expectations of decisive action.
George L Crawford the Reading railroad master will have a hearing Wednesday morning on the Reading receivers request to issue certificates totaling 5 500 000 dollars Judge Dallas referred the matter yesterday and Crawford will report on the advisability of authorizing the issue after the hearing
Mayor Taylor demands the resignation of Marshal Chase, who refuses. The Board of Aldermen balks at confirming any appointee, causing a stalemate after two special sessions. The mayor seeks a new appointee, pending aldermanic approval.
Pirrstretp March 22. Chief Nicholson reports the arrest at Springfield of Mrs F J Kel sey who jumped bail here last week while charged with beating her board bill. She bought large bills of goods from several tradesmen but was exposed before delivery. She will be brought here for trial tomorrow.
Thomas Chadwick, a former carriage dealer in Rockport identified in Glouceser, was arrested on forgery charges. He allegedly forged notes totaling 1700 dollars held by Albert C. Andrews, Frank Jones of Portsmouth New Hampshire, and N. & H. Nickerson of Boston. He failed to post bail and was committed.
Arlanta Ga March 22 Over 51 000 0000 worth of farming lands have their titles shaken by a decision of the Superior Court of Dooly county declaring a general land sale in 1876 illegal. The lapse of eighteen years since the sale has increased land values and the lands include sites of several growing villages.
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