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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
2
A period ad urging mothers and fathers to use Dr. Greene's Nervura to calm nerves and improve family life. It claims nervous strain harms children, and that Nervura restores health, steadies judgment, and supports parents under financial stress.
Six mutineers were turned over to a local tribunal for trial as the ship sailed from Stettin on November 7 for New York. Their places were filled by other seamen, signaling a swift crew reshuffle during the voyage.
A 19th century sale note announces three complete stock clearances. It lists hats at 95 cents at a Boston Court Street site transferred to Washington and Hawley streets and boots and shoes from Worcester mortgagee deal at 90 percent, with fresh, fashionable goods moved to multiple stores and ready for delivery this morning.
Enormous stock of clothing now ready for sale at one-third less than any other store. The house is pressed for room, so the greater part of these goods will be marked even lower than our customary prices for such stocks. A large stock of garments awaits shoppers.
Worcester police shift focus from a fatal case to a possible escapee. Oscar William Neilson, arrested in Clinton, is linked to other crimes and may be the core suspect behind Gustave Erickson’s killing. The wife, now freed, is cleared by alibi evidence and church testimony. Arrest details, sightings, and a renewed timeline support a forthcoming court decision.
Narrative describes a man seen leaving a house after a murder. Authorities claim Neilson has not aided the investigation. The case appears stronger as police and newspapers align on a more certain basis. Neilson had worked for farmer Pratt between Brimfield and Palmer.
Mrs Helen Flemming of 172 Bolton Street is accused by police after her five month old baby was found dead in bed. Neighbors noted prolonged absence, then Alice staggered arrival. The infant, said to have cried when mother entered, was found stifled as officers arrived and Flemming was arrested on drunkenness charges.
In Stoneham a laborer uncovered human remains among old clothing, with a pocketbook showing about four dollars and a notebook of architectural drawings. Horace F. Burr, missing since May 20, is identified by Charles J. Edmands of Malden as the deceased. Authorities deem the death accidental from a fall and exposure, with inspection at the inquest by Lyman Sise.
Yarmouth Nova Scotia reports twenty four victims recovered and identified from the Monticello wreck with others sent home for burial. twelve more remain missing, among them Captain Harding, as salvage debates arise over cargo and valuables. funerals for local victims proceed amid mourning.
Steam er Chatham arrived from Norfolk and Baltimore. Captain Easter reports on November 12 Absecom bearing north by west three quarters west ten miles passed the lumber laden schooner Charles L Mitchell of Boston with spanker boom carried away.
The Middlesex Probate Court scheduled November 16 for Laura Cutting Morsford of Lowell to change her name to Laura A. Cutting. The case follows a divorce decree nisi granted to Arthur Horsford, with objections by Edward F. Robinson asserting lack of co respondent. Financials include $450 immediate payment and $11,000 upon absolute decree, with Edward D. McVey representing Robinson alleging conspiracy in the prior trial.
Boston companies of the Massachusetts Naval Militia awarded individual prizes from the recent State shoot. Quartermaster George P. Cooley and Seaman Herbert 8 Robbins of Lieutenant Brigham’s Company B received silver cups during dress parade. Lieutenant-Commander W. B. Edgar praised Brigham for coaching and his unit’s success.
Nov 13 The body of Edna Taylor missing from 18 Phillips Avenue was found on Clifton Beach. She was fully clothed, with facial and hand marks likely from sea rocks. Miss Taylor had been ill and is believed to have died by her own actions while demented.
An advertisement extols Radam's Microbe Killer as the universal antiseptic. It alleges it kills disease germs without harming the stomach and can treat dyspepsia, rheumatism, eczema, Bright's disease, and dyspepsia. It urges immediate use and offers a free book by James Steadman of Norwood, Mass.
Deputy Sheriff served attachment papers on Trustee Alexander Parmenter and Treasurer Cyrile Perrault for $10,000 on St Anne's Church and cemetery. Father Berger alleges breach of contracts. trustees plan to contest and regain possession of church property. A small audience, mostly women, gathered at St Anne's Church.
Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, 27, of South End, drank laudanum in her husband’s room at 7 Dover Street after pleading for reconciliation. He seized the bottle, red poison label exposed, and she was rushed to City Hospital in a half conscious state with uncertain recovery chances.
The industrial commission heard testimony from Indiana labor commissioner L. P. McCormick and Professor John Graham Brooks of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brooks spoke on sweatshop work, noting Massachusetts laws work fairly well while conditions in New York and New Jersey are deplorable.
Corporal Moses C Berry of Company F Thirty third Massachusetts Regiment died in Tilton New Hampshire after about three weeks illness. A Civil War veteran aged 73 he resided previously in East Boston and Tamworth New Hampshire. He leaves a daughter Mrs J C Mc Garvey. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Every Day Church Shawmut Avenue with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
The New Haven & Oxford railway men held their monthly meeting last evening in Pierce Halls. No business came before the gathering. it was largely social. Mr French led the proceedings with remarks on old engine runs and future construction methods. A banquet followed the meeting.
The Post received an overwhelming response to its appeal for apple recipients, with many applicants. West Henniker car fills as Enos Carter delivered sixty bushels, Henry Bacon provided pippins and Baldwins, John Savage offered Baldwins, and 78 year old Mrs FE T Chase sent 153 bushels, aiding a season noted for her 300 barrels picked.
Chicago November 13 Brigadier General J F Wade signs an order relinquishing command of the department of the lakes to Major General E R Otis. The change of leadership occurs Monday with Otis assuming charge and continuing the department’s operations and oversight in the Great Lakes region.
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