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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
8
William Henry Theodore Durrant faced Judge Bahrs who refused further delays and ordered the execution for Friday. The condemned murderer of Blanche Lamont and possibly Minnie Williams remained on death row as his lawyers protested technicalities.
A season’s prettiest calendar will be mailed by Bernard M Wolf "My Clothier" to about 25 000 patrons in Boston and nearby communities. The distribution aims to showcase patterns and offers for the upcoming season.
An 1897 editorial from the Official Railway Guide blames Colonel B. W. Wrenn passenger traffic manager of the Plant system for a national general strike. The piece predicts friction but eventual light consequences, with Wrenn ready to offer explanations to his friends as the Plant system stays in public view.
Nov 10 Lynn reports a heated Citizens' Reform caucus to block Mayor Ramsdell's renomination amid factional splits. Ramsdell accuses rival group of packing with Republicans to force fare and liquor license issues. Republican contender William Sheperd withdraws from the race.
Despatch from Kildonan Arran Island reports an Anchor line steamer ashore at Garrickcranie on the island’s south end. The Persia, bound from Liverpool to Glasgow in ballast, is the likely vessel in the area.
J. F. ae yd of Somerville and counsel W. B. Durant of Cambridge filed a Middlesex county petition at East Cambridge asking for a writ of habeas corpus to free Mr. Hathaway who is imprisoned for non payment of taxes.
The Star reports that the President has chosen Charles Page Bryan of Chicago to serve as minister to China, with the appointment announced on November 10.
James A. Watson, a leading figure in the Bry campaign of 1896 and the state campaign of this year, has filed nomination papers for the Common Council from Ward 18. He is a prominent Roxbury politician and closely aligned with Hon. George Fred Williams, employed in his office.
Dorchester no license group met at Second Congregational Church corner Washington Centre. Officers elected: President Charles F. Kittredge Vice-president ex Representative John B Tuttle Secretary Robert H Marswood Treasurer Edward N Woodbury. Speeches urged abolishment of Dorchester saloons by Rev Alfred Neon Rev Dr Arthur Little Richard C Humphreys Joseph W Beals.
The Roxbury High School class of percent will gather at the Roxbury High School building on Warren Street on December 31st. The event features a reception from 6 to 7, a banquet from 7 to 9, and dancing from 9 to 1 o'clock.
Autopsy confirms death by manual strangulation. Remains removed to Rindge New Hampshire and turned over to William Ruderhan for burial. Separate note explains Bernard M Wolf renames My Clothier to Bernard M Wolf to strengthen public identity and consumer trust.
William H. Josselyn of Bridgeport tested an automatic water signal at Bristol street fire department headquarters. The device attached to the steamer discharge gate emits a whistle when the nozzle opens and whenever the stream is alternated, allowing a signaling code between hosemen and the steamer, observed by Commissioner Russell and several fire officers.
At the Hotel Vendome the Unitarian Club heard Harvard’s Dr. F. G. Peabody on Poor Relief and Prospect Union’s Robert E. Ely. Guests included R. T. Paine C. P. Putnam W. P. Fowler Edward Atkinson Seiichi Kishi and C. W. Burwell. The group noted a $160,000 drive to reorganize the Christian Register.
Bernard M. Wolf owner of My Clothier changes the business name from Massachusetts Clothing Company to Bernard M. Wolf My Clothier. The firm, built over eight years, becomes a renamed enterprise under Wolf’s leadership, signaling a notable branding shift.
Dorchester Council 138 of the Knights of Columbus marked its second anniversary with a banquet at Ellison En campment Hall Adams Street Field's Corner after a reception in the Arcadia Club rooms. Grand Knight Clarke and Rev J C McGoldrick led the procession. Toasts honored The Clergy The Dorchester Council Unity Our Guests The Press The State Council.
William Smith Jr a noted brewer married Miss Rosa T Bertsch in a 4 p m ceremony at the Bertsch home 68 Paul Gore Street Roslindale Rev Adolph H Belwend officiated The couple after a reception hosted at their new home 221 Webster Street East Boston leave for married life with a large wedding party and gifts of diamonds and pearls.
D N Bell tour agent lists the conducted tours leaving Boston December 2 at a rate of 25 dollars. Seven more tours to Washington and four to Washington and Old Point Comfort. Passengers may stop over in New York as long as desired with no time limit. Address 205 Washington Street.
Mr. Frank K. Foster editor of the Liberator will present a lecture on America's Answer to the Social Indictment. The talk is set for Friday evening Oct 12 at the National Educational Society hall 188 Hanover Street.
CAPT. WEST commands Enola C as it departs Provincetown to reach sealing grounds in the Antarctic and later whale off Patagonia. The crew plans a two year cruise, securing a sea elephant skin for Rothschild and British Museum, amid reports of vessel repairs and other local maritime notes.
The board of directors met at Young's Hotel for the monthly session and unanimously adopted a resolution from the Boston Merchants' Association.
A letter from a long standing group in Washington endorses Wilfrid Laurier and the Canadian Liberal party aiming to expand North American harmony. It urges favorable reception of Laurier and a reciprocity policy to unite the continent. The board also supports a Charlestown Navy Yard dry dock and early Congress action, plus lower insurance rates and new members Rice & Hutchins and Potter Drug & Chemical Corp.
The Dominion line steamer Canada under Captain James McAuley departs Pier 6 Hoosac Tunnel docks at 10 30 am for Queenstown and Liverpool with 46 saloon 60 second cabin and 13 steerage passengers aboard.
The Somerville Board of Aldermen denied Mayor Sortwell of Cambridge's petition for a blasting license on Clarendon Hill lodge. Residents had long opposed blasting, which Cambridge city has conducted for years, and the vote ends the fight.
Harold B Goodrich late U S Geological Survey veteran lectures Friday at Broadway Unitarian Church South Boston on his 1896 government expedition to Alaska's gold fields. He describes Chilkoot Pass Yukon headwaters and 2100 mile journey to Behring Sea with stereopticon views.
United States consul-general at Havana Fitzhugh Lee departed New York for his post. A note adds Salvation Oil as a preventive for young cyclists against falls priced at 25 cents.
Captain Ira W. Colbeth of the American schooner Cameo lies in critical condition at the Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital after being shot October 12 by his steward Henry Hecker. One bullet was removed from the shoulder, another remains in a lung. Hecker is jailed at Charles Street on $5000 bail for attempted murder.
The Dominion Atlantic steamer Prince Edward, captained by Arthur McGray, reached port at 2:30 yesterday afternoon, over seven hours late after a violent gale from Yarmouth, N. S. to the harbor. The vessel left at 4 p.m. Tuesday and battled hurricane conditions offshore, taking on heavy seas and rough riding before making land in calmer waters.
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