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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
4
The young wife of William Fontneau of Attleboro says Fontneau shot her in her mother's kitchen, entering by a side door and breaking into the bedroom before firing three bullets into her head. He fled the scene and is believed to be in hiding.
In Attleboro Massachusetts a manhunt unfolds after 16 year old Georgie Dorrance is wounded and her French husband William Fontneau is alleged to have shot at her and a second man. The dying wife described a bedroom assault and a failed escape as authorities seek Fontneau through surrounding woods.
A manhunt continues after a wife is wounded in a shooting three miles from Attleboro. Police fear Fontneau remains at large as woods are combed from dawn with a strong guard at the home. A bullet was removed from the wife’s head and another plug-like bullet still risks hemorrhage if displaced.
The Cuban American League demands an accounting from 7. Estrada Palma as Cuba’s delegate in the United States, asserting nearly 7 million dollars were raised by Cubans and others for the war against Spain. Palma denies the league’s existence and says funds were modest and fully spent on independence with a small balance for repatriation.
May 26 Washington cabinet session focused on minor items. Final civil service order approved for President signature. about 4000 of 60,000 classified posts exempted. Cuban shipping debate revisited. data show few vessels usable under American flag. Treasury data referred to Attorney General and Secretary Hay for review.
The local authority over engineers watchmen and other staff at a Federal building has ended leaving no clear caretaker. Timothy J Swift acts as custodian for urgent care and alterations but his payroll signature is not recognized by the Treasury. Engineers and other staff receive monthly pay.
Commander Booth Tucker, leader of Salvation Army forces in the United States, will speak at Tremont Temple next Sunday afternoon and at Malden Anniversary building Sunday night. Colonel Cozens and a large staff join him for Salvation Army rallies and summer work with open air meetings in slum districts.
In Carmel ite Convent Roxbury sister Mary Daily of Philadelphia took the black veil yesterday morning before many relatives and friends. She had previously taken the white veil one year ago, completing her vows in the Carmelite order.
The ad touts Dr EK Detehon’s anti diuretic as a cure for bedwetting in children. It promises immediate relief, claims a cost around $1, and targets concerns about moisture at night.
Watertown stock and hundreds of values go on sale at 8 A M Saturday at R Almy & Co. with deep discounts on suits trousers overcoats and hats. hundreds of items including 300 all wool tweed suits and boys knee pants priced far below regular, first-come choices urged.
Former Governor C A Eskridge editor of the Emporia Republican attacks the gold standard calling trusts its offspring. He says removing the policy is the only way to curb trusts and restore industry and employment. Eskridge’s stance shocks Kansas Republicans and fuels political debate.
Guatemala pressed the United States to arbitrate the Pears dispute between the U S and Honduras. Honduras resisted a ten thousand dollar indemnity for Pears relatives. The State Department rejected arbitration due to clear facts and precedents. U S Minister Hunter reports Honduras appeals for a fair arbitration.
Alexander Thomson of Wittall & Co. travels to New York to establish a New York branch for the Colombo firm as U S tea trade grows. Richard Blechynden will manage the American unit, bringing years of experience with Indian tea growers and credit for expanding Ceylon tea in the United States.
A marriage license was issued to Alexander Skanadore, a full blood Oneida, and Miss Mabel Bennett. Skanadore lives on the Oneida reservation, and Bennett, a teacher at the Indian school, moved from South Dakota two years ago.
A fire in Staples Minnesota last night consumed more than twenty five buildings in the business district after an overturned lamp ignited flames. Loss pegged at $50,000 with $20,000 covered by insurance.
The semi annual meeting of the Wo man s Board of Missions will be held at the Congregational Church in Auburndale next Wednesday with Mrs. Judson Smith presiding. Addresses will be given by Mrs J O Means Auburndale Miss A B Child Boston Mrs Otis Cary Kyoto Japan Mrs E G Tewksbury Tungcho China and Mrs R Ireland Amainzim tote South Africa A basket collation follows and the concluding address will be delivered by Mrs J H DeForest Sendai Japan.
A morning fire at Coney Island's West End destroyed eight blocks of flimsy wooden structures from Bowery to Seabeach Walk. Fire officials suspect arson linked to Sunday law tensions. Loss estimated at half a million dollars with multiple buildings including Feltman’s dance hall and Lawrence’s concert pavilion severely damaged. Several injuries reported. rescue crews aided by Brooklyn units. Decoration Day opening postponed as repairs begin.
Fairfield textile plant operated by Williams Sampson becomes property of Peter Williams of Boston subject to a three year lease held by Thomas Sampson of Winslow. Heir of the North Vassalboro woollen mills, the mill passes to a trust amid partner tensions and will be run with the North Vassalboro mills under the lease term.
The slogan states that itching piles can be cured and urges a fast solution with Dean's Ointment. It claims instant relief and permanent cure available at any drug store for 50 cents.
In Vineyard Haven on May 2, a fire destroyed the Summer residences of C. C. Jackson of Boston and Thomas B. Eaton of Worcester at West Chep. Charles P. Greenaugh of Boston suffered heavy damage but his house was saved by the local fire department. The Eaton cottage, recently completed, was nearly occupied and the cause remains unknown though a workman light is suspected. Losses total about five thousand dollars for each of the Eaton cottage and Jackson residence, with Greenaugh at about one thousand. all insured.
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