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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1895
Page
5
Publication runs May 6 to May 30 with one chapter daily and a final 100 prize. Guesses must be mailed by women readers only and judged by a Post appointed panel. Winners announced after final chapter. indorsed mail timing may be used for out of town entries.
Reuben visits the Duval household by 11 to learn the truth behind a case. He meets Mrs Mabel Duval and her brothers, notes the family dynamics, and speaks privately with the younger Duval to offer a friendly aid. The scene blends tension with social curiosity in a rural plantation setting.
The scene centers on Reuben Hicks and James Basil as they confront a tense encounter at a cottage. Basil hides in the attic and a lawyer arrives to mediate a possible interview. Duval and Hicks negotiate a quiet path to safe contact, while a wary, confident Basil watches. The exchange hints at a broader mystery surrounding Basil and a man named Reng.
Reuben questions Basil Hicks about Reng's death while Basil defends his innocence and reveals little. The detective watches the area as the lawyer departs to meet Mrs. Beng, wary of being labeled a traitor by locals. Tomorrow’s continuation promises further twists.
The inquest into the death of John Burns was held in Roxbury with Medical Examiner Draper presiding. Witnesses included saloon owner William Jacobs, Dr Cronin, baker Frederick Schindler, contractor Robert Ward, and Patrolman Thomas O Connell. The medical examiner cites a neck stab wound causing hemorrhage as the death.
The Enterprise voyage to foreign waters is delayed due to boiler defects. A Saturday sail is planned to repair main ports in Massachusetts Bay before departure. Governor Greenhalge is expected to make remarks prior to the ship's leave.
Boston Aldermen held a hearing on widening Tremont Street at the old Tremont House site. Prominent supporters argued for broader avenues to ease congestion and fires risk, while property owners warned of huge damages and would require full street widening from Park to Hanover.
An explosion in the cab of a New York New Haven and Hartford locomotive at Hyde Park yesterday killed brakeman Owen J. Caffrey of Ballardvale Andover instantly and grievously injured fireman Arthur Fuller. Engineer Taylor escaped with minor injuries. The train, traveling 40 mph by the American Tool Company works, blew steam into the cab, and Caffrey struck a tie end. Fuller may die. he was taken to a Boston hospital.
The Y M C A international convention in Springfield Mass opened its second day with over five hundred delegates and fine weather. Mr Larson of Sweden was authorized to convey greetings to the June convention abroad. Discussions focused on dangers in state and provincial work and the role of education in youth development.
Insurance Commissioner Merrill reports Massachusetts mutual fire insurers hold $3,000,000 in assets with a large rise in risks written and outstanding risks while losses paid fall. Stock companies falter with declines in capital and surplus. Overall, total insured risks drop, but assets and surplus rise. Marine mutuals show high loss in risks written though condition not as poor as figures imply.
Mrs. N Capen sues ex Mayor Albert R Wade for 5000 alleging statements at a Wales Old Ladies Home meeting falsely linked Mrs B E Jones to a 10 donation claimed by anti Wade leader Elvira Willis. Mrs Mary E Howard denies receiving any funds from Mrs B E Jones.
The annual Unitarian festival will be held Thursday evening May 30 in the Music Hall. Hon Carroll D Wright of Washington will preside and addresses will be given by Hon John A Taylor of New York Unitarian Club, Rev Minot J Savage of Boston, Rev S M Crothers of Cambridge and Rev George Batchelor secretary of the American Unitarian Association.
In Washington May 3 an Armenian aid group plans a national petition to Sir Wilfrid Laurier asking Britain to urge the Sultan of Turkey to appoint a European governor in Armenia. James Bryce commends efforts to mobilize American churches and public opinion against Armenian massacres.
In a Boston Superior Court without jury, David J. Bornstein sues Eugene Sandow for injuries from a dashboard hurled during a Tremont Theatre stage stunt on July 12, 1893. Witnesses including Bornstein’s wife and fellow supers claim Sandow used excessive force. defense argues no liability. Judge Fessenden reserved ruling amid damages request.
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