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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1900
Page
1
The Alderman alleges fraud in multiple land transactions. He says many items stem from deals and that several specifically named sites were removed from the bill. The proposed measure contains 25 items covering various parcels.
Cincinnati report cites a Charleston W Va dispatch claiming a Chesapeake and Ohio train plunged a damaged Greenbrier River bridge after floods. About 200 aboard, with no confirmation due to downed lines and no contact across the river. Officials deny details pending further news.
Edward F. Rogers of Harwich became the first fisherman in Massachusetts to file for bankruptcy under the new law. He submitted a voluntary petition in U S District Court Boston yesterday afternoon. His liabilities total 23 with no assets, and all claims against him are unsecured.
SPECIAL NOTICE explains relocation from the OLD BLUE STORE to 128 SUMMER ST Boston where S. A. Isaacson & Co. offers an expanded stock of men boys and boys clothing furnishings hats boots shoes and more. E B Bradlee leads the boys and children dept with new Middy and Vestee styles as former staff rejoin, all amid moving plans to the new building on the old site.
In Canaan Connecticut on November 26 a 14 year old boy James Mackin was found unconscious with a bullet in his brain at an ice house near the Massachusetts line. A 32 caliber revolver owned by Edward Rice of Ashley Falls was found nearby and had been missing for a week. The boy was taken to a Pittsfield hospital with little chance of recovery and officials could not determine if he fired the shot or was shot by another.
Fair weather expected for Tuesday and Wednesday with minimal temperature changes. Snow probable Tuesday in eastern Maine and Wednesday over upper Michigan. Winds brisk to fresh along New England coast and mid Atlantic, northerly over the lower lakes, variable over the upper lakes. Storm warnings on the Maine coast. Local forecast notes diminishing winds Tuesday night.
In Suffolk Probate Court Rob ert Morse pressed Dr Edward B Lane on testimony about Mrs Julia B French varying between unsound mind and sanity. Morse argued the doctor previously said Mrs French was insane yet testified she was sane in the will dispute. The exchange centered on undue influence and the possibility of a son inheriting a fortune.
The Boston Board of Aldermen passed a 5.5689 million loan bill by 11 to 1 after deep debate over alleged corruption and deals. Alderman Tinkham accused misconduct while Alderman Codman signed the bill with added land purchase items, including park lands and cemetery sites, and objections to a Congress street bridge.
The Post says no foundation for a wreck near Hinton. A westbound Chesapeake & Ohio special due Charlestown early today and Cincinnati tonight was reported wrecked but telegraph operators found no basis for the story.
Richmond dispatch reports C&O officials denying a passenger train wreck at the Greenbrier river bridge and any loss of life. A midnight special from Ronceverts cites a freight wreck at Alleghany with delays, but authorities dispute the passenger wreck claim and question the report’s credibility.
Patrick Lucey a 60 year old Malden resident was robbed on the Beacon Street mall near the Common last night at midnight. Two young men demanded his money and seized his watch after Lucey clutched his purse and raised his hands. He escaped with only the watch and gave a vague description.
General MacArthur lists two wounded from Company I, Fort sixth infantry. Charles T. Smith hurt in arm and thigh. William E. Turner wounded in thigh with moderate injuries.
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