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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1900
Page
1
Morris Meretzysky was arrested yesterday after reports that he claimed to possess twenty thousand dollars. Authorities say the case involves alleged financial misrepresentation and potential fraud charges. The investigation continues as prosecutors review the evidence and respond to local inquiries.
Morris Meretzysky, a Harwich resident running a small general store, was arrested yesterday in Boston on a charge of larceny for $1029.88. He is accused of obtaining $20,000 more under false pretenses through fraudulent credit from Shoe and Leather Exchange and Boston houses, mainly purchasing shoes from Hosmer Codding & Co. His case, handled by creditors Harris Wise and Morrissy with lawyer A. K. Cohn, may lead to further charges.
Strategists say Gallivan is practically nominated for street commissioner, with 12 wards locked in and nine more showing strong prospects. Dore holds four wards outright, while ward loyalties shift with local factions, county leaders, and upcoming caucuses to elect delegates and ward committees.
Miss Clara J. Fisher of Milford Mass, a bone cutter company employee, learns she is named in the will of James Hey Peavey aka Thomas H. Blythe, as a beneficiary of 25000 dollars. The testator, died in San Francisco in 1888, with mystery surrounding his death and the will drawn March 4, 1881. Fisher never knew the deceased or Haffner, who claims executor status and has sent letters. The will is on file in Chicago Probate Court.
In Boston harbor the derelict schooner Myra B Weaver towed to Leighton's wharf displayed the body of 15 year old Ella DeBois lashed high on the mast amid wreckage. Seamen John Heyman and Charles Magnussen died entangled in rigging. A medical examiner removed all bodies. DeBois to Mobile Alabama, others to be buried at sea. The Mercury first found the vessel and towed it.
Hartford, Nov. 12 Judge Simeon Baldwin of the Supreme Court told the Business Men's Association that whipping should be used for crime. He supported it for wife beaters, robbers, street bullies, attackers with intent to kill or rape, and those who assault youths. He argued it would deter crime, reduce jail populations, and reform first offenders.
The Dodge and Tarbell grain store at 226 Centre Street Roxbury opened to find $90 in cash and a $12 check stolen overnight. Dennis J. Donahue, a painter, fell from the Gold Street bridge onto the NYNH&H tracks, injuring his hip and internal organs. he is in critical condition at City Hospital. Liquid Airefrigeration and Power Company stockholders named a committee to investigate affairs and appoint an auditor. members include J. F. Kimball and Mary E. Fever, with A Mann to audit books. Patrolman McKenna arrested Felice Scandone in a North Street barroom on a charge of assault with intent to murder.
Worcester Nov. 12 police close in on Oscar William Neilson in connection with the murder of Gustave Erickson. Witnesses identified him at the Exchange Hotel and linked him to visits near the Erickson household. Two men gave a near complete account of Neilson’s Worcester presence, while he denies the charges and seeks a lucid explanation.
San Francisco opinion on J A Haffner of New York asserts no standing in Blythe estate dispute. Final distribution to Florence Blythe, now Mrs A A Moore Jr., stands. The probate process lasted fifteen years and over $2,000,000 was divided among the lawyers following the distribution order.
Washington reports a north storm moving to the Gulf of St. Lawrence with increasing intensity. Pacific coast and plateau remain fair with high temperatures up to 92 in Los Angeles. A cold high pressure area north of Lake Superior portends colder weather and possible snow in the Northwest by Tuesday, with cold extending to Colorado and the Central states. Storm warnings issued for Lakes Erie and Ontario. Tuesday and Wednesday forecast calls for fair New England and eastern New York with brisk westerly winds.
Paris dispatch reports Mme. Sarah Bernhardt and M. Coquelin sailing today toward New York after leaving Paris. They travel abroad for engagements and stage appearances, with destination specified as the United States.
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