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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1897
Page
5
A nostalgic reflection on memory’s joys and pains followed by a testimonial praising Mrs. H. E. Logan and Orner’s Safe Cure. The ad asserts the remedy restored health after dropsy and long illness, urging readers to recall grateful stories of cure and improved wellbeing.
The U S Supreme Court takes Thomas Bram’s case under advisement as Assistant Attorney General Boyd argues against a new trial and for denying a writ of error. Solicitor General Richards contends the defense record is fragmentary while Judge Webb’s remarks draw scrutiny over jury empanelment and the log’s authenticity.
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley with Secretary Porter plan a Washington visit for election time leaving Oct 29 by the Pennsylvania Railroad. In Cincinnati he will stay with J. G. Schmidlapp, attend a Chamber of Commerce reception, and deliver a short address at a banquet. He then proceeds to Canton to await returns Tuesday evening.
South Boston residents support the Gate of Heaven Church building drive through Philip Lawrence McMahon and his twelve stanza poem Deo Date. Proceeds from sales of the booklet, featuring an illustration of the church on the cover, go to the church fund. the item has sold quickly in under ten days.
Mr Briso of London and Mr Fletcher of Scotland visited the Women’s Prison, hosted by Matron Mrs Johnson. Congressman Barrows attended as a delegate of an international prison conference, with reception on October 19.
The Boston Board of Aldermen debated the Cashman municipal printing plant for over two hours. The minority report opposed the purchase, while the majority urged it, noting the plant’s six month profit of 3600.16 and potential to pay for itself within three years.
Judge Richardson held a hearing on charges against broker and real estate men after Mrs. Alice Gore, 66, sought to raise money on a Point Allerton property without her husband’s knowledge. Plaintiffs claim forgery and collusion, accusing Rothenberg Riley Woodward of improper mortgage handling and sale to Arnold.
Governor held a hearing on the requisition for James Rice wanted in New York for larceny of 900 from a company where he acted as agent. Rice, former Colorado state treasurer and Loyal Legion member, was represented by W Callender. Massachusetts officials represented by A W McGoosh, and Rice was sent back to New York on the 1 o'clock train.
A meeting at the Parker House for the fifteenth fair in aid of the Home for Aged Couples was held. Dr Elizabeth on presided as plans include a fair at the Vendome from Nov 30 to Dec 8 with ladies in charge of tables including Mrs A Cram Mrs Winchester Mrs Guy Mrs Bartlett Mrs Badger and Hiram Emery.
A grand harbor celebration follows visits by Navy ships including the Massachusetts Dolphin New York Iowa and Brooklyn. Mass illumination from 6 to 8 pm and searchlights 7:30 to 8 pm will dazzle crowds. The day features a noon 21 gun salute and a Governor led review from a grand stand with an informal Constitution reception.
Admiral Sicard orders a 1000 man parade of blue jackets and marines tomorrow afternoon. The six battalions include Marines from Major Meade to Lieutenants Lane Shaw and others. seamen from the Texas Iowa Massachusetts flagship New York and Brooklyn, with officers and adjutants named.
A brigade will land at State Street at about 1 pm led by Gunner Charles Morgan of the New York Beachmaster. Thirty six men per company march three miles toward Washington Street with uniforms for seamen blue dress and marines undress blue. A marching salute will be made at the site of the Constitution launching before returning to ships.
In Belgrade on October 19 King Alexander accepts the resignation of his cabinet. The move comes as the government faces political pressure amid ongoing turmoil and regional tensions in the Yugoslav kingdom.
Henry Gabel of Roxbury aged 74 and married forty three years testified before Judge Fessenden that years of alleged abuse by his wife and children led to his estrangement. He admitted acts that led to a six month peace bond in 1882 and described tensions at home including accusations of poison in food and cruel treatment witnessed by his daughter Elizabeth who later helped support her mother.
In a Supreme Court action, Luigi Carcano seeks funds from the Merriam estate dating from a promised gift when he married Mrs. Merriam’s daughter. Judge Newlton dismissed with costs and without prejudice the bill in equity. The case was argued on demurrers and reported to the full bench. a defect in executrix notice led counsel to pause proceedings under the will.
New York reports Miss Cisneros, a young social figure, endures constant stares and a flood of letters from across the country. She attends the Waldorf dining hall where necks crane to glimpse her, and observers note her poised, princesslike bearing amid the spotlight.
New York Oct 19 A wide search seeks Frank M Haines 18 who is suspected of passing bad checks and eloping with 17 year old Ethel Cowell. His prosperous appearance, high profile family and several cashing incidents involving local merchants including a $100, $200 sums are noted as police and parents pursue him.
Report notes a man named Haines planned to run away and marry. A friend recalls he had sworn to wed Miss Cowell, who left home several days ago without disclosing her location.
New York girl Mamie Lynch, 17, died after trying to rescue Willie Holland, 4, from a kitchen fire at their Oliver street home. Fire officials stopped the blaze, but Mamie collapsed and died in a neighbor's room while Willie slept beside her, unaware of the tragedy.
In Surrogate Fitzgerald's court George Richardson asserts the Richardson estate of Spite House at 1216 Lexington Avenue is valued only slightly above 000, far below the claimed 30,000,000, altering the fortune narrative surrounding the late gd Richardson.
An AP despatch misidentified a barkentine off Truro as the Herbert Fuller, the vessel linked to a murder retrial. The ship is now believed to be the Clara E. McGilvery, Captain Lynch, arriving from Charleston with lumber and seen near Vineyard Haven.
A cablegram from London reports the brig Har ry Smith under Captain Costa overdue at St Michaels from Terceira. Last known arrival was Fayal on Sept 26 from New It is feared severe weather between those ports in the eastern islands may have endangered the vessel with anxiety over its fate.
News from Kingston Jamaica reports the Atlas line steamer Andes, commanded by Captain McKnight, ashore at Ocho Rios on the north coast. She last sailed from New York on October 2 bound for Port au Prince and Jeremie in Haiti.
Major C. J. House of Augusta arrived in Waterville for talks with President Butler regarding Ralph H. House of 1898 and the status of Leaveville party supporters among river students.
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