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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1900
Page
8
The piece extols Solar Baking Powder as pure cream of tartar leavening that works faster than rivals and costs less because it is not made by a trust. It condemns others who seek massive margins and praises Powder for honest, legitimate business while offering the purest, best baking powder at lower prices.
In Alfred Maine a large crowd filled the courthouse as George Champion took the stand in the murder trial tied to the West Newfield fire that killed four. He described his Maine journey from Boston, interactions with Harold Poole’s father, and details about money and belongings before his arrest, while his wife testified about his plans to avoid arrest and concealment of evidence.
A Boston courtroom hears Champion explain disposing of watches for cash, claiming poverty as motive. Crown prosecutors flag inconsistencies about his presence at the Goodwin Maine site and when he wore a watch. The coroner’s jury evidence is reviewed as testimony concludes and the case heads to the jury tomorrow.
A verdict for defendant was returned in the case of Mrs Frances J Hatch a milliner vs H O Newhall of Lynn in the second jury session of the Superior Court before Judge Richardson The action sought 10000 damages for an alleged assault and battery on July 6 1897 in Hatchs Columbus Avenue rooms The defendant denied the charge Mayor Shepard of Lynn testified to Newhalls good reputation James R Murphy represented the plaintiff H F Hurlburt the defendant
Mrs. Annie Clair of West Second Street, age 50, was struck on Exchange Street near Dock Square at 4 30 yesterday afternoon by a team owned by C N Pinter of East Cambridge and driven by Finley H Frazer of 32 Ninth Street. She suffered several severe scalp wounds.
Tina Max of South End suffers a $200 note after Louis Levine and his two brothers signed for repayment. Tina, who says she was duped as Louis, aged 19, avoided marriage citing bad business. She had already advanced funds for a store fitting and other expenses before the engagement dissolved.
Tina Max, a New York girl, meets Louis Levine, who arrived with his brothers from Europe seven teen months ago. They settle on Harrison Avenue and Louis pursues a plan to own a business, aided by family guarantees after his elevator injury suit and Tina’s mother’s German speech bridging.
The fifty fourth convention in Tremont Temple Lorimer Hall featured devotions by Rev Avery A Shaw and talks by Miss Wilhelmina N Dranga James P Munroe and Professor John M Tyler. The afternoon heard committee reports and an address by Nathan Haskell Dole to conclude with election of officers including E L Meade Milton and C F Harper Quincy and Dorcas C Higgins Brookline as secretary and Joseph Belcher as treasurer.
An advertisement urges trying half a teaspoonful daily of Scott’s emulsion of cod liver oil, noting even minimal daily use can have an effect. It claims an ounce a day may yield rapid gains and highlights its agreeable taste and availability from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
The Boston and Montana Mining stock activity draws intense speculation as 16 000 shares traded at 316 to 319 after 35 000 shares changed hands since Oct 15. Brokers Head and Riley shuffle blocks while theories point to transfer of control to Amalgamated Copper in New York, with traders watching for 60 000 new shares tied to the Butte & Boston deal.
John W. Coughlin of 40 Marshfield street notified police that an Elgin gold watch was stolen from him in Union Park Hall Wednesday night.
An old ad claims Dean’s Ointment relieves eczema and delicate skin conditions without harm. Available at any drug store for a small price, suggesting relief for children’s skin issues.
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