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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1896
Page
2
A divorce court session yesterday devoted to a drastic case where a wife reportedly endured a cigar burn to learn how to suffer. Chief Justice Mason presided from 9 o clock onward, handling proceedings in detail.
Princeton's 150th anniversary began with an Alexandrian Hall service led by Trustee Fisher of Yale Divinity. Harvard President Eliot spoke for American universities as alumni choir performances closed the ceremony. Washington noted the President and Mrs. Cleveland will attend Princeton events and deliver remarks before returning.
In Boston the Governor Thomas Dudley Family Association met at the Quincy House yesterday afternoon for a business session before a banquet. The key topic was purchasing a site for a future reunion events center.
J Henry Wiggin, vice president of the Governor Thomas Dudley Family Association, presided at the annual meeting. Colonel L Edwin Dudley urged buying the Governor Dudley house site at Roxbury street and Shawmut avenue. The plan was referred to the board for action. A post banquet address mourned the president’s absence, and Laura Howland Dudley read a paper on Anne Bradstreet which was well received.
In Budapest on October 20 the 12th round produced a three way tie among Pillsbury Tschigorin and Carsek. Tomorrow, the 18th and final round will decide the champion. Results included Nopiel over Marco Ruy Lopez 64 moves Janowski over Maroczy 32 moves Schlechter over Tschigerin 64 moves Walbrodt over Albin 61 Karousek and Tarrasch drawn Ruy Lopez 64 moves Pillsbury over Winawer 44 moves Nona received a bye.
In morning and afternoon sessions, judges heard divorces for mismatched couples. Caroline Doherty seeks separation and custody, citing husband Patrick H. as sober only briefly. Several other cases feature alleged cruelty, drunkenness, and infidelity among spouses.
A woman and her partner clashed over reconciliation as he insisted he never wanted to see her again. The judge reserved decision in the matter.
Alderman William J. Donovan denounced the East Boston Land Company at a meeting of the East Boston Citizens' Trade Association. He said the company seeks to raise land values via track relocation and denies ties to any railroad interests. Donovan vowed to act for the people and reject corporate coercion.
Police reported five disappearances over two days involving Edward Hallock of 176 Bowdoin Street East Roxbury Edward Hallock a builder missing since October 176 Bowdoin Street Dorchester resident W Hallick collected 500 to 600 dollars before vanishing suspect robbery murder Eugene G Duval a confectioner missing from 73 Kilton Street Dorchester since the prior week Edward Richards 36 left Westminster Westminster Southland hotel last week William Bowman engineer last seen after leaving 370 Border Street East Boston since October James Finn 99 years old living at 181 Vernon Street Roxbury missing since October 5
Chicago Record reports about 20 000 votes added to tonight's returns across twelve states bringing total to nearly 200000. Bryan leads are estimated in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Kansas Nebraska Iowa Michigan Kentucky Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota with sizable margins versus scattered totals. Commissioners McConnell Krause Wines Whitlock certify the counts.
George F. Washburn, People's party campaign manager for the West, returns from Georgia and meets Senator Jones at Democratic headquarters. He carries an ultimatum of alternative propositions for the Democratic campaign committee. Watson’s voice is active in Georgia and the South rally around him as discussions test fusion plans and party rights. The outcome hinges on telegrams between Reed, Watson, and Washburn with no public statement until tomorrow.
William J. Bryan wrapped up his Ohio campaign aboard the Idler with a dawn departure from Zanesville and a 6 AM stop near Bellaire. He spoke at Toronto and Welisville with mixed receptions as yellow badges and clipper flags highlighted the divided crowds in major towns. In Youngstown he addressed about 20 000, railing against the gold standard and tying wheat markets to his political fortunes.
Bordman Hall replies to John C. Cobb defending his stance on bimetallism and denying favors toward silver monometallism. He asserts he has publicly stated his positions at multiple venues and accuses Cobb of misrepresentation while praising fair newspaper coverage with minor exceptions.
Harriet Blaine Beale and her attorney Leslie C. Cornish appeared before Judge Whitehouse in Augusta for a divorce from Truxton Beale. The decree was granted after a brief argument.
Washington Oct 20 Senator Butler chairman of the Populist national committee issued a statement on the wheat rise arguing that market speculation largely controls wheat prices and that prices can be temporarily lifted or lowered at will by speculative forces affecting theAmericana public.
An old warning ad describes how changing weather weakens digestion and blood flow, linking colds to poor stomach health. It promotes Puritana as a vegetable remedy to normalize digestion, purify the blood, and strengthen the system, claiming safety for children and success records.
Robert T. Swallow, a noted labor leader aligned with Bryan, was found dead in Cook County Democratic headquarters in Chicago. Gas on full, no light. suicide suspected though no motive known. Swallow, Nova Scotia native, had been elected to the Cook County Democratic Club executive committee.
At close of day two in the Harvard stock ballot for President 697 votes were cast: McKinley and Hobart 526, Palmer and Buckner 130, Bryan and Sewall 41. Polls close today and total result to be announced tomorrow.
Massachusetts gold Democrats foresee a close race with Palmer Buckner and McConnell amid a 75 000 anti Bryan bloc. Estimates vary on how many will stay home or vote for McKinley or Palmer Buckner. The state committee schedules rallies in Boston Northampton Greenfield Melrose Norwood Roxbury Woburn and Fitchburg with Frederic Prince James McConnell Hamlin and others.
Sound money Democrats of Harvard University held a parade and mass meeting in Cambridge. A few hundred students formed a torched parade led by the Cambridge Manual Training School band, ending opposite Massachusetts Hall where speakers praised the Indianapolis platform and candidates. The meeting honored Governor Russell and adjourned.
W H Bezanson of Chicago Beef Co narrates his wife’s long illness with stomach troubles and loss of appetite. After using Puritana, her condition improved rapidly, prompting Bezanson to praise the remedy. Another Boston figure, Geo. F. Dunning, cites Puritana saving a life, while Puritana is touted as the prize formula of Dr. Dixi Crosby of Dartmouth College.
Police report a pattern of knockout drugging and robbery in Boston's West End targeting well dressed visitors and married men. Victims Knapp and Whitrum allegedly drugged in Leverett and Orine streets, with valuables stolen and suspects jailed. Infant death and boarding house thefts also noted as part of a wider crime wave.
The American Wringer Company lists wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers available at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs are called for and delivered free of charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
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