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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1895
Page
6
Washington Oct 2 President grants clemency to Clyde Mattox, condemned for Kansas murder and set for hanging Oct 11. He spares the death penalty, ordering life imprisonment to protect society, citing trial testimony and Supreme Court doubts. Mattox's mother pleaded at Gray Gables.
New York reports Duke of Marlborough and fiancee Consuelo Vanderbilt among Colonel William Jay’s coaching party leaving the city. The group traveled through Yonkers and Sing Sing, planning a multi day journey by various routes, with a stay at the American House in Sing Sing tonight.
Dr. Frank Edgar a Lexington Social leader is jailed in Memphis on perjury charges after he and Mrs. Annie Davidson, wife of ex Lexington mayor candidate D Frank Davidson, fled after Edgar filed for divorce. The pair traveled through Oklahoma to Memphis while law required two years residency in Tennessee before filing.
Miss Jessie Strumpel of 98 Hunterdon Street Newark boasted of her suave beau Charles Sicken a stylish dresser with money to burn. Detectives from New York seized her trinkets saying they were stolen including silver and gold Trilby hearts watches rings bracelets garter buckles and more.
New York burglar and ex convict Charles Sicken of No 148 Norfolk Street was arraigned in Jefferson Market Police Court. Mrs M Lyons of No 413 First Avenue identified him as the man who hid in her pantry the night of July and robbed her of a pocketbook a Trilby hat a gold watch and other jewelry. He is held in 4000 to answer.
In Cloquet Minnesota Miss Leonard, described as a plump and muscular woman, faced a stalker dubbed the hugger who accosted several women after dark. When the man approached her from behind she punched him, then kept the attacker from recovering with a decisive whip.
In a yesterday afternoon session Judge Siemen presided over the Jacob W. Brown trial for alleged criminal medical malpractice. Government witnesses included Assistant Chief Inspector Dugan and Stenographer Henry E. Brown. Dr. Dewas, the medical examiner, testified about Maud L. Farrell’s condition and autopsy findings. The defendant claimed the woman visited his office, discussed possible danger, and that he used an instrument to induce miscarriage. The husband reported her headaches and later improved condition, with claims of neuralgia and chloroform exposure. The defense presented Edward Lackelay, a Charlestown brakeman, alleging a prior marriage to the deceased under alias names. The case continues.
George A. Phillips sues Cyrus Talbot for 20000 alleging Talbot hid a codicil leaving him 10000 from his Aunt Avis Simmons of Dighton. Phillips, serving a three year term, testified that Talbot possessed the codicil and delayed probate. Trial adjourned with Phillips remanded to custody.
The New England Woman's Press Association gathered at Parker House for its first business meeting of the season. Miss Helen M. Winslow, president, led discussions on an excursion to the Atlanta Exposition with about twenty members planning to attend. A sympathy letter was sent to Mrs Ella Grant Nickerson, ill in East Boston. New member Miss Caroline Lockhart of the Post was warmly welcomed.
Somerset Clothing House offers stout men s suits in all sizes up to 62 at the corner of Somerset and Howard streets. George W War Ten Wanagese listed in the ad.
The second day of the Massachusetts WCTU convention in Salem drew a large audience. Mrs. R. B. Baker and Mrs. M. S. Hewes reported on the world convention. Mrs. H. M. Hunt urged temperance education in public schools. A memorial list honored Mrs. E. M. Everett, Mrs. M. A. Woodbridge, Mrs. H. T. Lathrop, Rev. A. J. Don, Rev. A. A. Miner, Dr. Blackmer, Mr. Demorest and A. J. Stearns. The devotional hour was led by Rev. Amelia A. Frost.
Crowds grimace as they pass the storefront windows while Shepard Norwell Co marks opening day sales. New mirrors and tables brighten a showroom expanded beyond previous seasons. The milliner’s own hats outshine imported rivals and a larger department structure highlights children and mourning wear. The Winter street wing shows fashionable chapeaux displayed by six figures in tasteful presentation.
The Boston health department records 1181 deaths in August with 573 males and 658 females. There were 576 child deaths under six years and 68 stillbirths. Causes included 182 cholera infantum, 48 diphtheria, 26 typhoid fever. Constitutional diseases caused 176 deaths, 78 male and 98 female. Accidents claimed 65 lives, 2 suicides, and 8 in personal crisis.
The Paine Furniture Company advertises a large oak chiffoniere with five drawers and a locked bonnet closet, full paneled and finely equipped, selling at only 6.75. This remarkable price allows readers to replace old furniture with new styles immediately.
The Boston Primary Union of Sunday School Teachers will resume weekly sessions at 42 Bromfield Street Boston on Saturday October 6 at 2 o clock under Miss Bertha F Vella. The class will meet weekly to receive lessons and discuss new methods of work all Sunday school teachers invited with free admission.
Tufts Medical School held opening exercises at 188 Boylston Street yesterday afternoon. Addresses were given by President Capen, Dr Nott dean of the Medical School and Secretary Thayer, among others. The entering class is the largest in the school history. Regular work of the school year begins today.
In a Boston divorce session yesterday Judge Fessenden heard many cases with reserved decisions. Notable items include Frank B. Tulis suing Mary A. over a broken marriage, and Mrs. Ella M. Bartlett detailing a long separation since 1868 though support ceased. Other wives left or refused to return, including Susan Chase and Lillian M. Niles, while Marion Fowler alleged husband cruelty. Alberta Hanson reported her husband’s yacht life with a Marblehead in-law. Emma Lowden cited her husband’s polygamy plea and Margaret Creney sought release due to his drinking. Most rulings await week’s end.
Theatre listings from Boston announce several current and upcoming productions. The Merry War at Castle Square earns praise for music with standout numbers and encores for Clara Lane Kate Davis and Edith Mason. Other venues feature The Night Clerk Becket Burmah Rory of the Hill and The Masqueraders with star casts and notable feats at the Grand Opera House and Hollis Street Theatre. Ingersoll lectures and new shows at the Grand Museum and Lyceum add to a bustling entertainment week.
The annual meeting of the Vessel Owners and Captains National Association drew 160 vessels represented. Resolutions call on the President Senate and House to appoint a commission of shipping experts to study the merchant marine and related interests. The commission would report within a year with proposed law revisions and recommendations to improve and regulate the U S shipping industry and interrelations among ship owners masters officers and seamen.
A large gathering under the Noddle Island Debating Lyceum will meet tonight at Armory Halls Bremen and Maverick streets East Boston to promote good citizenship. Speakers include Congressman John F FitzGerald James Logan Gordon who runs the Parliam ent of Man meetings at Park Street Church the Hon John Quinn Jr the Hon Joseph B Maccabe John I Bates Councilman Joseph A Cdnry William G Nash Louis B Raycroft and others. O Hackett will entertain early comers with singing. All interested in republic welfare are invited especially young people of both sexes. Doors open at o clock.
The Royal Blue line announces an eight day trip covering New York Philadelphia Gettysburg Pen Mar and Washington D C The party is personally conducted and the $29 rate includes transportation meals en route hotel accommodations and all necessary expenses for the trip Descriptive circulars available from A J Simmons N E P A 211 Washington street.
The American Academy of Dental Science met in Young's Hotel last night with thirty five members present. President Dr. E H Smith presided while George P F Grant read a paper titled Hypnotism Its Practical Value to the Dental Specialist.
The Andover Unitarian Society celebrates its 250th year since its 1650s founding, with services in the North Andover Centre church. The observance features organ music, choir selections, prayers by Rev. Francis C. Williams, and historical addresses by Rev. C. C. Vinal and current pastor Rev. Charles Noyes. An Oct 8 Boston and Albany trip to New York is announced with return via Fall River line. limited seats remain.
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