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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1901
Page
5
The article argues spring nervous strain peaks in March to May due to detensing winter and warming climate. It touts Peruna as a tonic that restores digestion and blood health, claiming rapid, lasting benefits and widespread testimonials from diverse figures, with instructions to write Dr Hartman for advice.
For ten nights Weymouth has faced darkness after the town meeting failed to pass street lighting funds. A trio of young women were startled by a man from the bushes on Broad Street, chased by a citizen posse. the thief entry at Augusts J Richards & Son yielded nothing of value. The Sacred Heart priest urged caution for women traveling alone at night. A special town meeting will reconsider lighting appropriations, with possible added night police if needed.
Susie Young drew the crowd as George Bailey's stained overcoat loomed in court. Police guarded entrances as a matinee crowd of women filled the chamber, Susie sobbing briefly yet remaining calm when questioned, while the day’s atmosphere leaned toward a female audience.
Inspector Douglas arrested George Grey, 39, of Suncook New Hampshire, on a charge of stealing smallwares valued at 11.70 yesterday. Inspectors Kelley and Hart arrested May Clark, 380, of Gloucester, on a charge of stealing smallwares valued at 0.75 yesterday at the Houghton and Dutton store.
Shortly before 9 30 the jail carriage delivered John Best to the court house escorted by Deputy Crowley. He walked unflinchingly past a crowd while Susie Young watched from a window and moved toward the women’s witness room. Dozens of witnesses arrive and a geologist, a gun expert, and an undertaker testify, all linking toward Best in the ongoing case.
In a tense witness stand scene DA Peters exposes a torn coat as Susie Young identifies it as George Bailey's coat. Her composed demeanor collapses into tears revealing Bailey's missing axle details and her connection to George Palley during cross examination.
The narrative recounts George Batley abandoning his wife and children to live with Susie Young, her half sister. Susie Bailey and Best appear central to the government’s ill will claim, but she cannot fully prove the charged relations. She testifies about intimate ties, milk wagon rides, and denials of Maine marriage, while noting Best’s past kindness and shared associations.
Susie Young sits opposite John Best in the dock as the second week of Best’s trial unfolds. Witnesses, including Charles Bailey and William Stiles, fill the room while Byron Ham and Susie Young attract keen attention as the case shifts focus to letters and alleged motives.
Testimony in the Bailey murder case continues with Susie Young remaining in court amid crowd curiosity. Witnesses including Herbert Estes, John Sears, Otis Palmer, Henry Mitchell, Deputy Albee, and photographer Waldemar Thode provide details on bags, bullets, and items linked to Bailey. Captain Proctor elaborates on ammunition and rifle workings as cross examination proceeds.
Proceedings unfold with government evidence due tomorrow and defence likely to rest by Wednesday. Testimony by Surely pager and other witnesses could shape Thursday’s arguments and the jury charge, with verdict anticipated by Saturday. Susie Young, today's sole woman witness, returns to her Lynn hotel amid cautious spectator remarks and curious onlookers.
Edward W. Hooper former Harvard treasurer was resting comfortably after a fall from a window Sunday night. Doctors report a scalp wound and bruises on his side are not serious.
Mayor Hart sent to the Board of Aldermen the appointment of John B. Gilman as soldiers relief commissioner replacing the deceased Reuben Peterson. The appointment awaits legal confirmation after a one week layover. Gilman is a past commander of Thomas G. Stevenson Post 26 G. A. R. of Roxbury and was elected commander of the Massachusetts department on February 16, 1899.
Lawmakers reviewed bills authorizing limited coke sales by measure and a 2000 pound limit, a day off for firemen in large cities, and state road and bridge spending. Debates covered local control, police and school provisions, and requests for public works funding as sessions continued.
Representative William S. McNary urged the metropolitan affairs committee to back a bill giving Boston Mayor power with the Governor to appoint police commissioners. The proposal creates a two party appointed metropolitan board, with a governor chosen chair, and allows removal for cause. McNary argues for Boston self governance on par with New York.
M Jules Cambon, who arrived in Boston last Saturday to lecture for L Alliance Francaise, remains in the city. He meets daily with the French consul and visits various society hosts in the evenings. He plans to return to Washington today or tomorrow.
The article explains a new internal revenue law requiring a special broker tax of 12.50 to be paid by April 1. Returns on Form 2 must be filed at the Boston collector's office. deputy collectors outside Boston will handle outside returns, with payments and all internal revenue funds to be paid in Boston.
William H. Hollister of Troy New York spoke at a Y M C A night of the Congregation Club in Tremont Temple. He outlined the 4 C A history since its founding in London many years ago.
The pilot boat America plans to enter the Lawson regatta, challenging Boston and Gloucester fishing clippers. Captain James A. Reid, famed for steering the original America, leads a 97 ton, four year old craft with 12 1-2 tons ballast built by Bishop of Gloucester. Designer Thomas F. McManus supports two class racing with time allowances for smaller boats to keep competition fair.
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