25 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1896
Page
1
General Order 338 issued by the Board of Police amends Rule 24 to allow trials of police officers before two or more commissioners unless the accused consents in writing to a single commissioner. Notices, service, witness procedure, and minutes of evidence are specified, with limits on examination time and counsel summaries.
At 11 40 last night a son of Cornelius Cronan summoned two patrolmen to No 4 Pepperell Place South Boston. They found William Cogan 45 of 119 C street on the roof attempting a slide down a water conductor. He lost his grip and plunged thirty five feet to the ground suffering serious injuries and was taken to City Hospital.
An 11 28 p m alarm from Box 124 reported a brisk blaze on the second floor of 255 West Fourth street a brick dwelling owned by Robert Christian and occupied by John McDonough. Damage totaled 3300 dollars.
Crowds filled Pleasant street as fears of bloodshed peaked. Prominent citizens and Police Chief Spaulding urged Captain Faulkner and Joe the Turk to forgo parade. Army consented to delay march. arrests followed for barricade damage and disobedience, bondsmen warned of potential $4000 liability.
A Cambridge street murder case ends with Hiram H Morrison confessing to strangling his wife in the presence of police and a Boston Post reporter. He describes jealous rage and a long day of drinking before the fatal act, with officers piecing together the events and preparing formal charges.
George B. Dennett sues Special Officer E H Dixon for trespass claiming 1000 damages after a January incident where Dixon removed him from the platform during a dispute over chairmanship of Concord board of assessors. Dennett alleges assault and excessive force. Case set for April term of the Supreme Court.
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