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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1899

Page

1

Lawyer J G Simpson escapes McLean Asylum

WAVERLY May 1 It was learned today that J G Simpson a lawyer and former inmate at the McLean Asylum for the Insane escaped last Sunday night The asylum authorities acknowledged the escape but would not comment He claims his detention was unwarranted and intends to seek a sanity board and damages thereby taking legal steps to prove his sanity and sue the asylum The hospital authorities refused to discuss the statements

Waverly J. G. Simpson McLean Asylum For Mr. Simpson John W. Simpson New York Reed Providence Mir. Simpson

Leprosy at Havana Hospital Reveals Sixty Cases

A Havana hospital reports sixty leprosy cases discovered within its wards. Health officials launch investigation and containment measures as public concern mounts about transmission and treatment options.

Pray Against Caterpillars Crusade Opens in Quebec Parish

In St Hilaire Quebec a religious procession led by priest M la Flamme and choir boys began a crusade against caterpillars, now troubling apple and sugar orchards. More than 159 parishioners joined prayers after mass to seek divine aid in the pest battle.

Montreal St. Hilaire Quebec M. la Flamme

Englewood rescuer hurt saving child from subway car

John R. Kendall of Englewood near Chicago saved a 3 year old girl from a Boston inbound car in the Public Garden but was struck by another car, breaking his left leg above the ankle. He arrived Monday and now lies injured at Marlboro street home after the incident near the subway mouth. The young girl vanished during the commotion.

John R. Kendall Englewood Chicago Mr. Kendall

Break in Erie Canal Floods Spencerport Area

A canal breach near Spencerport floods McCabe's and Oddington lumber yards and stores along Main Street. Water reaches six feet in cellars. farms north of the village submerged. canal navigation likely blocked for at least ten days, tying up Rochester Buffalo traffic and causing losses to boat owners and shippers.

Rochester N. Y Spencerport Charles Watters McCabe Oddington Goss Buffalo Minsteremain

New England Jurist Bets on Prisoner in Bail Case

Mrs Addle Martin of South Boston risked 1500 dollars on bail for Edward Harvey known as Old Man Harvey who was arrested for attempting theft from Police Captain Phil Warren. Harvey defaulted on the Municipal Court appearance, threatening Mrs Martin's property if the bond is forfeited.

Addle Martin South Boston Ff Street Edward Harvey Phil Harvey Addie S. Martin Phil Warren

General Gordon's Message of Good Will

A speech frames goodwill to all American patriots and Confederates urging unity under God. It honors American war victories and pledges the South’s support to strengthen American unity and humanity.

General Gordon

General Gordon Hugs Mrs Stonewall Jackson at Reunion

General Stephen D. Lee seeks federal care of Confederate graves but motion to refer resolution to committee delays action at the ninth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion in Charleston. About 25 000 visitors attend as bands play Dixie and Bonnie Blue Flag amid fanfare and speeches by General Gordon and others.

General Gordon Stonewall Jackson Charlestown S. C United Confederate Veterans Stephen D. Lee Mississippi MacKinley Atlanta Committee On William Dr. Jones Virginia Lee South Southland TD. Walker South Carolina Charleston John K. Gordon Dixie Walker Secession General Assembly Commonwealth Mts Gordon Jed

Boston Woman Sues New York Millionaire for Breach of Promise

A Boston woman Blanche Burnell sues William F. Coles, a New York multi millionaire, for breach of promise and for loss of wedding presents. General Patrick A. Collins has been hearing depositions in Boston as the suit proceeds. Sixty subpoenas were issued, but only sixteen witnesses appeared as the case moves toward trial.

Patrick A. Collins Post Boston New York Blanche Kurnell Hanson Street South End William F. Coles Blanche New England

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