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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1900
Page
8
Albert S. Burpee a prominent Leominster provision dealer died after being assaulted Nov 20 by ex clerk Charles B Smith who was held on the grand jury charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Burpee 56 died following cerebral hemorrhage an autopsy pending. Smith released on bail. Burpee survived by widow a son and two daughters.
The 1900 Dawes report shows national banks totaling 5.05 billion dollars in resources. It highlights 18,584 directors and 2,279 officers indebted to banks, totaling 202.29 million dollars, and proposes a written director approval requirement and fixed credit limits to curb risky director loans.
In New York on November 25, relatives of Miss Helen C Brush move to appeal probate and contest her will. Surrogate Fitzgerald granted Henry Wesselman temporary administrator under bond. Brush leaves about 50 000 to the First Church of Christ Scientist, with smaller sums to siblings and four children. Family estrangement stems from her Christian Scientist conversion and alleged undue influence.
In Worcester on November 2, a gathering of Alfred B. Roe supporters convened to boost his candidacy for sergeant-at-arms of the Massachusetts Legislature. The event showcased local political backing and goal to secure the post for Roe.
William Baxter of 88 Sprield Street said Mrs Baxter, who was discharged from City Hospital, has gone to visit family in Montreal for two or three months. He claims she did not take carbolic acid, but camphor for a cold. Police found a bottle of carbolic acid near her, noted during the hospital intake.
Slippery rails endangered the Boston bound Portland express near Salem as a freight switch error and an open switch caused a collision. Two men were injured, including Salem messenger Thomas Maling. Engineer Frank Kennard escaped unharmed. fireman Bert Woods injured. Wreckage blocked the line about three hours while officials planned an investigation and faulted the missing switch light.
V I Tessera cabin passenger on the Campania was searched on the New York dock after customs officials received information he intended to bring jewels duty free. Tessera, an American citizen from Ceylon who led the Ceylon exhibit at the World’s Fair, denied any stones and cited a prior loss of about $62 from a shipment to Hamburg.
Premier Bond declares the government will require Reid to return telegraph lines, amend land grants to protect settlers homesteads, and provide guarantees on mortgage funds for labor and development before converting his holdings into a limited liability company.
In South Boston on Saturday afternoon three people were injured. James Mace was pinned by a tipping tip cart at 114 L Street and suffered a compound fracture of the left leg. William Vaughn, 25, of 9 West Broadway, fell from a car roof at West 1st Street Yard and sustained a compound fracture of the right leg. Joan G. Jones, 35, of 62 Liverpool Street East Boston, had fingers crushed when a guy rope broke.
Washington society reads of Nannie and Daisy Leiter two heiresses returning from travels in India Egypt and Europe for a grand December 18 reception in their Dupont Circle mansion to open a new $60 000 ballroom. The event blends American hospitality with European fashion and glamour as they host a lavish season debut amid rumors of marriages to titled English peers. Daisy is noted as an exceptional horsewoman.
Dorothea May a 21 year old ballet worker from Boston leaped from a third story wingflow of her boarding house. She suffered a fractured skull multiple fractures to her left arm and right leg and other injuries. Four letters addressed to a brother John were found. She was taken to Roosevelt Hospital with poor chances of recovery.
The newborn heir to the Vanderbilt fortune rests peacefully as visitors, florists, and messengers swarm 677 Fifth Avenue. William K. Vanderbilt’s fortune, once estimated at 75 million, may yield thirty to forty million for his three children, with Virginia Fair Vanderbilt’s own multi million inheritance completing the family wealth. Mrs Belmont, grandmother by marriage, departs for Hempstead after staying with the new mother and child.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt and Miss Elsie French prepare for a Newport wedding at Trinity Church on January 14. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. Henry M. Stone with a reception to follow at the French villa. Attendants include Gladys Vanderbilt and Pauline French, with Reginald Vanderbilt as best man and ushers named.
Hallie Erminie Rives reports from London that Helena Zimmerman, soon to be Duchess of Manchester, charms the Manchester ducal party en route to the United States. The Duke plans travel to Cincinnati and Florida or California, returning in February. He nicknames her Gracie and Helen, praising her will, care for animals, learning, and charm.
London reports confirm a secret marriage between the Duke of Manchester and his American bride. The event, predicted in detail by clairvoyant Mme Voyer, follows a past seance involving Miss Zimmerman. Jewels worth 5000 dollars were lost and later found by the Duchess of Manchester, ending with plans to travel to Cincinnati.
New York reports the Duke of Manchester and his bride will land at the American line pier next Saturday where Eugene Zimmerman of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad will greet them and offer a parental blessing. His private car will accompany the couple to Cincinnati for a welcome reception. Zimmerman hints at a handsome dowry gesture for his child as wealth estimates range from 8 to 15 million dollars.
Paris reports indicate Countess Boni de Castellane is receiving religious instruction from a Passionist Father with the aim of converting to Roman Catholicism before Christmas. Since her marriage to Boni de Castellane she has funded Catholic charities and the Charity Bazaar site project, while Protestant appeals have gone unanswered. Her sponsors are said to be the Duchess d Uzes and the Marquise de Castellane.
Election commissioners ruled on eleven disputed ballots from the Democratic caucus in Ward 14. Flood Sullivan faction gains eight of fourteen committee seats and will elect the ward chairman.
Despite unseasonable weather, trade is phenomenal as R T Almy & Co. opens a new store at 602 Washington Street next to Hotel Savoy. Sale begins at dawn with bargains on overcoats including Genuine Brieze and Kersey styles, trousers, suits, neckwear, collars, cuffs and underwear, all heavily discounted and guaranteed.
Allan Bellinfante a Boston native 82 testifies against Emma Bolton 28 John White 26 and Martin Dwyer 24 alleging knockout drops and robbery at a First street house amounting to 14 dollars Magistrate Poole adjourns to tomorrow with 1000 bail each and Bellinfante sent to the House of Detention.
New York reports Bishop Potter seeks a 2000 man vigilance committee to combat vice and misgovernment. Prominent citizens including Jacob H. Schiff and Abram Hewitt sign a call for a public meeting at Nassau Street on Nov 27 to form a permanent reform organization merging existing groups.
The United States consul at Harpoot Norton must open his office and act as if officially accredited, after Turkey refused to grant him exequatur. The State Department instructed him to operate as if duly received by the Turkish government, despite the setback.
New York Nov 2 The executive council of the American Irish Historical Society held a special meeting at the Hotel Manhattan presiding Thomas J Igan of Boston announced the annual dinner would be January 25 at Sherry's John D Crimmins will succeed Gargan as president United States Senator T H Carter of Montana is suggested for first vice president Judge Organ O'Brien of the New York Supreme Court is secretary
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