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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
2
The Somerville trial over Mrs. Sarah J. O Neil's will ended with a verdict sustaining the original will. The claim of her incapacity was not supported by evidence. The testimony highlighted Sarah, a clever witness and daughter, who managed rents and business for the estate and attends Notre Dame Academy in Roxbury.
After a year of court action in East Cambridge, Justice Holmes presided over the trial on the will of Mrs. Sarah J. O Neil. A jury upheld the will by verdict, confirming $52 000 to the two daughters Rosa and Sarah and various bequests to hospitals and homes. Executor Philip Eberle faced guardianship disputes with Judge Farrell’s push to appoint his wife as guardian.
On August 20 thieves entered Raymond and Whitcomb through a ground floor transom at 296 Washington Street and stole 84 dollars plus tickets worth total 191.75. Police arrested 17 year old Henry E Griffin of 45 Village Street after he confessed his role and claimed his partner McCullough shared only four dollars. Griffin to be arraigned in Municipal Court on breaking and entering.
Two burglars raided J. B Moore’s drug store in West Stockbridge escaping into the Housatonic River from a rear platform. They had earlier looted Buckley’s saloon and Kniffin’s store, leaving sacks behind. Warrants led to their capture in Hinsdale. they pleaded guilty and were sent to Concord Reformatory.
Nearly 70 residents gathered at the new town hall for the dedication of the Alden Speare Memorial Library and town hall. Rev B B Sherman delivered the keys to C P Dickinson as Alden Speare presented the gift and urged town support and library use.
General Oyama's corps has landed near Seikiossou as Japanese forces push into Manchuria after crossing the Yalu River. Count Yamagata reports 1600 Japanese infantry crossed the Yalu, fought Chinese troops with two guns, and captured Sukochin earth works and a fort while preparing further crossings and a main attack before Sunday.
Dispatches from Tokio report Li Hung Chang not yet overthrown as orders for his punishment are deferred. Western ministers argued against harsh action, fearing Western confidence loss. Li may seize command of troops and direct naval and land operations, despite being seven years old.
A Shanghai despatch to the Globe says Chinese have evacuated Port Arthur and Japanese forces have landed in force at Talien Wan Bay near Port Arthur.
The B A A bowling team defeated the Nine Hundred and Ninth Artillery Association of Charles town by forty nine pins 2481 to 2432. Chapin substituted for Foye who is laid up with a strained leg. Players Hill James Legate Chapin Harwood and Orne made difficult spares.
A health note warns that bronchitis grip and erysipelas join other severe diseases as fall weather changes. Early symptoms are mild yet often ignored, with recurring colds and catarrh signaling deeper trouble ahead. Hood s Sarsaparilla is recommended as a safe remedy.
The Ward 19 caucus trials wrap up with Judge Bolster to rule next Tuesday. Dowd avoids prosecution. Hickey faces charges for marking a ballot, and witnesses clash over who saw what on the bath house roof.
Examinations and medical attendance are free to all during hard times. Dr Dewey the specialist will continue services at Offices 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p m Sundays 10 to 4 p m Closed Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
At a Ward 13 meeting in Boston on October 24, 1894 the Workingmen’s Democratic Club unanimously endorsed Hon. W. S. McNary for Congress in the tenth district and William H. McMorrow, the regular Democratic nominee for Senator in the sixth Suffolk district. Morris J. Anglin, President. Canice Cullen, Secretary.
City manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
Tremont Temple launches a week long bazaar from Oct 29 to Nov 3 at Music Hall to raise funds for the Tremont Temple rebuild. Governor Greenhalge will inaugurate the event escorted by John A. Andrew Post 15. The sale features twelve monthly booths, an elaborate Scotch booth, German and Swedish stalls, varied goods, and a table d hote luncheon daily. Proceeds aim to reach part of the $20,000 needed for refurnishing. For details contact Mrs. B. F. Bradbury, Room 43, 110 Tremont Street.
The Harvard Athletic Association holds its annual fall handicap meet this afternoon at Holmes Field with 134 entries and a strong mile walk field led by W. W. Gregg. Notable competitors include Captain Bingham Prado Phillips Elliot Munroe Paine Shea Bigelow Hoyt Bremer, with events mirroring intercollegiate games and a 4 PM start.
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