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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
9
Local retailer announces a large stock reduction with two thirds and half price cuts on all wool suits and dress goods. Prices range from 89c for shirts to $10 for tailored suits, including imports and popular patterns. Over 300 suits in worsteds and cassimeres are marked down from $10–$12 to $7, and premium sets from $15–$18 to $10.
A man shot at the pursuing father during a trap in Whitman park after the writer of an anonymous letter to a young unmarried woman lured her there. The assailant, a married man from the north part of town, fled but was pursued by the father. police identified him and he may face charges of murderous assault and mailing an immoral letter.
Williams College trustees met in May at Williamstown with present members C. A. Davison F. F. Thompson F. Lyndes Stetson Horace Scudder Justin Kellogg James Barker Rev. Daniel Merriam D. D. A. C. Houghton and President Carter. Davison resigned as finance chair and Thompson was elected to succeed him. Houghton added to finance committee. Knight memorial resolutions adopted for ex Lieutenant Governor Horatio Knight. Monument at Lake George for Colonel Williams to receive repair and perpetual care. Justin Dewey added to executive committee. Trustees adjourned for commencement.
A committee from the national conference on international arbitration delivered a memorial to President Cleveland. Edmands, Cur y, Angell, Hitchcock, and Hubbard formed the panel and reported the resolutions they had adopted. Cleveland endorsed arbitration and said he would use proper occasions to push an international treaty.
Clarence Murphy was arrested in Middletown, Connecticut, for the murder of his mother Ellen Murphy in Durham last Saturday night. He awaits a preliminary Durham trial after a coroner's inquest found death linked to alcoholism and blows. Murphy denied knowing his mother was hurt.
The Smithsonian requests original messages for a global telegraph event Saturday night. Chauncey Depew writes a 250 word opening, A B Chandler will transmit, Edison will receive, Adams will reply, advancing the experiment beyond prior long distance feats.
In Newport Rhode Island on May 14 a centenary program marked Jenner’s discovery of smallpox vaccination. Drs H E Turner Francis H Rankin and R H Storer spoke on Jenner’s work and its historical and medical significance drawing solid attendance.
Miss Electa A Morse of Natick appeals from Middlesex Probate Court's allowance of her aunt Caroline Morse's will. Judge Holmes admonished Morse for improper cross examination as the 1872 will and 184 codicil left all to Edgar Hayes of Natick, valued at about 40000 dollars. The case continues to May 2.
Waterbury officials seek information on Sophia Guillan of Buckland who is said to have inherited a large Massachusetts fortune and once resided in this city. She is not known locally.
United States Assistant District Attorney John H. Casey hands in his resignation to District Attorney Sherman Hoar. The resignation takes effect June 1 and Casey will return to private practice in the Devonshire building.
Elizabeth Haisch of New York filed notice of a breach of promise suit for 26 000 against Wells Elman Norton of Fairfield county Connecticut. The case is returnable in the United States District Court.
The celebrated libel No. 635 details Francis Higginson versus Julia Higginson with a decree nisi dated May 14 1896. It alleges on shipboard misconduct aboard the Columbia under the stars and stripes. The filing date was December 24 1895 and the couple wed in Boston in 1876 with no alimony demand.
Assignee runs a citywide sale at 91 Summer Street offering 2.85 suits from pile one and 6.55 to 9.85 silk lined outfits from pile two. Thousands of uniforms and overcoats, $1.10 shoes, and 77c pants target working men with evening hours.
In testimony the wife claims heavy household costs were paid by her and cites repeated abuse by her husband. She says he locked her out in 1894 and pursued her back inside, while the husband denies striking or choking her. The case resumes tomorrow.
G W Anderson aims to install self cleansing shower baths in a 40 by 60 foot basement room with 26 bath cabins and 78 dressing cabins. The plan, supported by Hancock School principal Dutton and Industrial Union member Hubbard, would cost 2466.40 dollars for 14 cabins and 42 dressing cabins, permitting 104 students per hour with each pupil under 30 minutes.
The Up to Date Whist Club closed its season with a 80 gentleman night at Youngs Hotel led by Mrs G R Mackay. The Boston Wholesale Grocers Association held a monthly meeting at Youngs Hotel with 30 members. Hiram H Logan presided and William J Seaver was secretary. Postmaster Coveney met substation superintendents at Crawford House for lunch with 15 attendees to discuss postoffice department matters.
In Suffolk Probate Court Judge Grant hears the late Mrs Anna White Dickinson's will granting her husband George Dickinson life income of 80000 and dispersing the remainder equally to MIT and the Museum of Fine Arts. The document directs funds to hospitals asylums orphanages and social aid groups across Massachusetts and beyond.
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