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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1900
Page
4
A weathered 1900s political page notes Republican caucuses across Boston to elect delegates to the municipal convention and nominate a school ticket and street commissioner. Major races appear in wards 1 9 10 11 16 18 20 24 as leaders clash, with police detail and anti repetition measures arranged.
Police, aided by postman discoveries and multiple identifications, accuse Nelson of the fatal attack on Erickson. Witnesses place a blue shirt and white necktie on the suspect, with Anderson and Mrs Erickson contradicting, while Johnson remains a potential but unproven accomplice.
The sequence of events ties Nelson closely to the case as he was misidentified as Johnson, photographed with Johnson’s image, then positively cleared. He was tracked along the tracks toward Clinton, located far from the initial sighting, and matched the described profile as a habitual offender.
An advertisement from Scott & Bowne at 400 Pearl Street New York promotes a sample of a St Vitus dance remedy or product. It invites readers to try a sample if interested.
Frank Adelbert Davis married Fay Simmons at North Avenue Congregational Church in Cambridge yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was led by Rev. Frederick Allan Taylor with Rev. Daniel Evans as assistant. Davis and Simmons reside at 66 Frost Street North Cambridge.
Quincy Foresters meet at Plumbers Hall under Quincy Court 76 Mass Catholic Order of Foresters. The first public meeting of the season drew nearly 300 attendees and featured a high inside program with singing and remarks.
At Stark Hall Ward 1 a Democratic alderman candidate John L. Kelly faced interruptions and shouting from the Thomas F. Giblin faction. Congressman-elect Joseph A. Conry and several others struggled to speak as Giblin objected to Kelly’s remarks. Giblin withdrew after a confrontation, then held an open air meeting outside. Kelly, a former Common Council and House member, was backed by the ward organization in both wards.
Dennison M. Bell, son of Dr. C. M. Bell, was arrested and arraigned on arson charges for last night's Bailey's Beach bathing pavilion fire. He pleaded not guilty, held on $6000 bail posted by his father. Bell confessed to setting the pavilion and Mahoney's stable fires but denied involvement in a cottage fire last week. Trial set for January term of the Supreme Court.
Cambridge registrars of voters held a recount in Ward 2 for Representative. Tuesday's election results had J. F. Donovan and James A. Montgomery, both Democrats, winning. Republican Samuel W. Bailey trailed by about 206 votes and petitioned for a recount, which produced no change. Donovan and Montgomery are declared the elected representatives.
The Public School Association met at 11 Alcott Street Brighton for their first gathering since announcing candidates for the school election. Dr Otis H Marion chaired the meeting with speakers Edward A Adler John F Moors and Mrs Cole focusing the talks on advocating the association ticket.
In Weser East Boston the Respite Club hosted brief talks from candidates including W. Simpson for Common Council Ward 2 and representatives Albee and Bagley. Speakers John E. Henrickson and Captain George Berrington among others, with Clarence Hereford presiding.
A late edition reports a blaze on Willard street in Block 02 that gutted a four story brick building, causing an estimated loss of 300 dollars. Fire crews responded quickly but the cause remains under investigation.
A forged postal circular circulated in Ward 11 purporting to back Edward A. Armistead for Common Council. The Ward 11 Republican Committee disavows endorsement and disclaims responsibility. Edward A. Trowbridge, chairman, issued a statement repudiating the circular.
Supporters gathered at the Maysfield Outing Club rooms to back John F. Hoar for the Council. Representatives from every ward precinct pledged themselves to his candidacy.
Mrs. Robert Gilholm’s apartment at 278 Shawmut avenue was entered yesterday afternoon. Four watches and a small sum of money were stolen in the burglary.
A 12 year old girl from % Bickford was playing with a Colt tree ladder on Menden street Sunday when she fell and fractured her left leg. Police and medical responders were summoned to the scene and transported her to a local hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation to determine if the ladder or its use contributed to the injury.
Dc J Bonaparte of Baltimore will address the Cambridge Associated Charities at Epworth M E Church on Massachusetts avenue tomorrow at 8 p m. The talk is titled Socialism and Charity.
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