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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1894

Page

6

Scott's Emulsion Endorsed by Physicians for Twenty Years

Scott's Emulsion the Cream of Cod liver Oil and Hypophosphites is a long standing preparation praised by doctors. It has no secret ingredients and contains no harmful drugs. It is for

WIFE FOUND, Holmes’s Wife Key to Pitezel Case in Chicago

Mrs Carrie A Pitezel testified about her husband B F Pitezel and Holmes in a Philadelphia conspiracy case. Holmes claimed the body in Potter's Field was Pitezel, but investigators doubt the tale. The Pitezel children and Holmes traveled across the country in a complex scheme with money paid to attorneys and other accomplices.

Pinkertons Holmes Howard Winooski Avenue Burlington Boston Pitezel Rogues Philadelphia Annie A. Pitezel Chicago Cahowhill Street St. Trouis Alice St. Louis Illinois Detroit Toronto Ogensburg N. Y Adams Cook Kentucky Covington Pitezél Walker House Niagara Imperial Palmer House Prescott Ogdenspurg Berlin Germany Jamaica Macon Nellie Dessa Fort Worth Hanscom Crawford

Holmes's Chicago Career

Police and insurance men recall H. H. Holmes once in Chicago facing a Boston fraud case involving Fidelity Mutual Life or similar agency. A web of swindles used Mrs Belknap alias Williams and Pitezel to secure credits for houses built and furnished under fake names.

Chicago H. H. Holmes Boston Fidelity Mutualise Association Jmmes Jancy Belnap Williams Pitezel

Indictments Found Against Holmes Howe and Mrs Pitezel

The grand jury in Philadelphia returned indictments against Dr Holmes the Boston swindler Howe a St Louis lawyer and Mrs Pitezel based on evidence from President Fouse of the Insurance Association and Coroner Ashbridge He also stated he was certain the body found Sept 4 at 1316 Callowhill street was that of B F Perry and that Holmes confessed to the Boston conspiracy to cover a murder.

Philadelphia Dr. Holmes Boston Howe St. Louis Pitezel Fouse The Insurance Association Ashbridge Callowhill Street B. F. Perry Holmes

McLean Pleads Guilty to Murder Charge in New Hampshire

Arthur G. McLean pleaded guilty to the murder of Nettie Belle Douglas, 14, in Henniker NH. The court dismissed jurors and adjourned to tomorrow as McLean’s admission shortens the examination. Nettie was found with three bullet holes after a ride gone wrong.

Concord N. H Arthur G. McLean Nettie B. Douglass McLean Doe MecLean Nettie Belle Douglas Henniker Nettie Douglas Nattie Congregational Church Mr. Douglas Nettie Arthur Brig of Corser Net

Dark-eyed William Barrett Faces Murder Trial

William Barrett appeared in the East Cambridge courthouse prisoner's cage yesterday morning facing a murder charge. His pallor and dark visage drew note as the proceedings began, with observers noting a striking, fearsome look.

William Barrett East Cambridge Court House Barrett

Farrar Murder Case Opens as Barrett Trial Proceeds

Judge Aldrich clears court of government witnesses then DA Weir outlines Farrar's death in Lincoln. Barrett, a former tramp, sits in the dock as jurors are sworn amid dramatic testimony on Farrar's last hours, the evidence of footprints, revolver shots, and a woodside confrontation.

Aldrich Weir Lowell James H. Farrar Lincoln James Rice Farrar Farnsworth Corner Edward Samuel John Mr. Hart John Farrar James Farrar Massachusetts Central Railroad Tower Hill Cherry Brook Barrett Weston Sheldon Isngwitun Fred N. Weir Commonwealth Goodrich Selfidge Hudson Know Tn Fred P. Hart Everett William B. Little Newton Isaac B. Stevens Pepperell Addison Churchill George M. French Holliston Robert R. Brown Stoneham L. Frank Hinckley Melrose Michael Doherty Edward Bunnan Burlington John E. Barrows Medford James W. Keyser Ashland George C. Tate Malden Judge

Bonds Subscriptions Stir Bank Protests and Gold Withdrawals

New York banks discuss bond issue subscriptions and pro rata gold losses, preferring individual bank actions. Large gold withdrawals from sub treasuries and interior correspondents rise as banks brace for foreign bids amid limited gold access. Treasury reports show gold losses of about 1.485 million dollars over Friday and Saturday, with a 101.162 million dollar balance and 61.832 million in gold.

New York Sub-Treasury United States Placin Washington Treasury Department Treasury San Francisco

Massachusetts Teachers to Hold 50th Annual Meeting

The Massachusetts Teachers Association will hold its fiftieth annual meeting at the English High School in Boston on November 30 and December 1. The official program includes a congratulatory address by Governor Greenhalge, papers by Presidents De Garmo and Hall, and an address by Chief Wade on ventilation. President Eliot of Harvard will speak on Fitting for Life, with Rev. Dr. Hale participating.

Massachusetts Teachers’ Association Montgomery Street Greenhalge de Garmo Swathmore College Hall Clark University Wade Eliot Harvard Hale

Fire damages West Lynn Hotel building and tailor shop

A fire at 8 40 tonight in the tailor shop of Mayhew Cohen within the West Lynn Hotel building caused about 3000 in losses. Cohen lost stock insured for 2000, Joseph McGilvaray lost about 500, and the building owner Wellman Osborne faced 500 in damages. The cause is believed to be escaping gas, marking the third fire in the same building in eighteen months.

Lynn Mayhew Cohen

Receiver Appointed For Slattery and D'Arcy Firm

Slattery and D'Arcy petitioned for a receiver over partner disputes and the court named Frederick O. Woodruff to the role. The firm reports about 80000 in assets and 20000 in liabilities with best prospects that the business will be bought by a partner and continued under the current name.

Slattery & D'Arcy Frederick O. Woodruff

Diphtheria Closes Coddington School in Quincy

An outbreak of diphtheria hits the Coddington School in Quincy with one death and several ill. Two new cases reported. school committee votes to close the building for an indefinite period.

Quincy Coddington School

Four Women Held on Shoplifting Charges in City

Inspector Knox arrested Ellen Murphy 39 of 9 North Russell Street Huldah Mayer 25 of Andover Annie Olsen 23 and Amanda Carlson 24 both of 134 Ninth Street South Boston on larceny counts from Jordan Marsh Co Tremont Street store and J Henry Norcross. Michael Dolan 31 of 46 Nashua Street suffered a severe scalp wound when a brick fell from a Willard Street scaffold.

Inspector Knox Ellen Murphy North Russell Street Huldah Mayer Andover Annie Olsen Amanda Carlson Ninth Street South Boston Jordan Marsh & Co Mayer Tremont Street Murphy J. Henry Norcross Michael Dolan Willard Street West End Dolan Nashua Street

Statebrary Moves to Annex Quarters

The Statebrary is relocated to its new annex quarters, with access expected after the move. Officials indicate the transition will ease space constraints and improve service.

Statebrary Annex

Judge rules family cannot restrain photo reproduction

Judge Colt in the Corliss case decided that a public figure's family cannot control reproductions of a photograph. Boston hotel owners join a national protective group to curb swindlers under the Hotel Men's Confidential Agency. John Doherty, 50, of Jamaica Plain, was badly burned repairing a gas leak at 88 Walnut Roxbury and taken to City Hospital. Annie Freeman, 44, of Kirkland Street, is jailed for alleged dress theft from Ellen Holmes of Exeter Place Charlestown.

Colt Corliss United States Boston Hotel Men’s Confidential Agency John Doherty Pond Street Jamaica Plain Walnut Street Roxbury City Hospital Annie Freeman Kirkland Street Joy Street Ellen Holmes Exeter, Place Charlestown

The Harvard Road Race at Cambridge

The Harvard Cycling Association event at Cambridge yesterday yielded a tight finish with six riders bunched. E S Hatch 97 led in 29m 39 2 5s, F S Elliot scratch 28m 1 5s, W E Putnam 96 30m 15 1 5s, and Bingham 98 at 31m 3 5s, with Elliot winning the actual course time prize and medals awarded to the top finishers.

Harvard Cycling Association Cambridge E. S. Hatch Elliot W. E. Putnam EB. A. Bingham F. S. Elliot

Somerville Reform Caucuses Elect Mayor and Aldermen Delegates

Municipal reform caucuses were held last night in Somerville wards with fair attendance. Delegates will back George E. Baxter for Mayor, Ward 3 support George B. Russ and Sylvester Richards for Aldermen, and Ward 4 likely backs two Republican candidates. Both parties were represented among delegates.

Somerville George E. Baxter Ward 3 George B. Russ Sylvester Richards Ward 4

Flavor your Turkey Dressing with Bell's Seasoning

A kitchen tip suggests spicing turkey dressing with Bell's Spiced Seasoning to enhance flavor. The note promises a pleasing result for cooks preparing Thanksgiving or festive meals.

Bell

Pardon Hearing Opens for Abington Riot Suspects

A pardon hearing at the State House opened for John CC, Christopher T. Bailey, Emery H. Bryant, Angus L. Frazer and John Boylen of the Old Colony Railroad struck by the Abington crossing riot. Petitions for aid and protests filled the chamber as the committee, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Wolcott, prepared to continue the session.

John CC Sanporn Christopher T. Bailey Emery H. Bryant Angus L. Frazer John Boylen Old Colony Railroad Company Plymouth Abington Crossing State House Governoor Wolcott Petiton M. H. Cushing Marlboro Elijah A. Morse Washington A. A. Strout Boston L. D. Apsley John G. Wetherbee Atlas ‘National Bank Matthew Luce Wool Merchants Benjamin F. Dyer Braintree Boston Lodge No. 97 Brotherhood of Railway F. H. Maddocks Foxboro William J. Coughlin G. D. Robinson Albert C. Burrage Asa French Harris Burrage Henry H. Faxon

Wells Buckley or Scannell Likely Surve yship Choice for Boston Port

President Cleveland may appoint the Boston port surve yership when the Senate opens in December. Henry B. Wells of the ninth district leads a field including Buckley and Scannell with Buckley seen as having strong odds under pressure from influential backers. John E. Russell and Congressman ONeill back Wells, while Rivers appears out of contention.

Cleveland Boston Senate Henry B. Wells Ninth Congressional District New Hampshire John E. Russell Wells O'Neil Colonel Rivers Buckley Scannell

Addicks Targeted by Higgins Faction in Wilmington

In Wilmington on November 19 the Higgins supporters intensified attacks on Addicks. The Morning News denounced Addicks as preposterous and printed letters by Washington Hastings. Hastings posters spread citywide while The Sunday Star urged support for Addicks, and Higgins hints of a first ballot nomination sparked local talk of a Kent county contest.

Wilmington Higgins Addicks Morning News William C. Spruance Benjamin Nields Edward G. Bradford Washington Hastings Congress Mr. Hastings Sunday Star the Star Kent County

Freight Wreck Blocks Track In Connecticut

West bound freight No. 23 on the Philadelphia Reading and New England line wrecked at State Line in Canaan Connecticut. Four cars left the rails and the tracks were blocked all night with no injuries reported.

Canaan, Conn Philadelphia, Reading & New England State Line

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scott Scott & Bowne New York City Mrs. Pitezel Husband Annoas the Post Inspector Crawford B. F. Pitezel Potter’s Field Fidelity Mutual Life Association Carrie A. Pitezel Whitman Pinkerton Board of Police Fitezel Cincinnati Tobey Furniture Company Englewood Lean Nettie Douglass Gase J. B. Goodrich Wayland Way Sam Jackson Waltham Julian A. Mead Mead Massachusetts Tales OF Somerville Reform Caucuses Salvator Burkhardt Brew. Co Cor. Parker Ita Tel Rox Broadway Washington Street Abington Mr. Harris
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