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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
5
Do not buy a coat until you have looked our stock over. We have the largest and best line in Boston, and sell at the lowest prices. Note a few sample bargains to be offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday. High storm collar, extra fine quality goods, cannot be duplicated in this city for less than $6.50, to be offered at this sale at.
New Haven report states Dr. J Edward Lee who was sentenced to State Prison showed repentance in confinement. Rev John Morse in adjacent cell influenced him and Morse awaits arson trial. Lee wrote to victim Miss Bird M Palmer asking forgiveness and proposing marriage.
Dr Walter May Rew faced a New York court on a bigamy charge after an incident in a studio. A confrontation led to injuries and a ripped court plaster as a woman hid behind curtains and cried while a screen collapsed during the struggle.
Captain John M. E. Hyde will be relieved from duty at Vancouver barracks Washington and will take station at Boston to relieve Captain Theodore B. True. Captain True will be assigned to duty at Vancouver barracks Washington.
A physician identified as Walter May Rew faced bigamy charges after two wives appeared in court yesterday. The article details wives in Cincinnati and New York, a past prison term, and payments to support some settlements while noting his claimed charm and alleged London marriage.
New York artist George B. Drake advertised for a model for his Butterfly Catcher painting. A man claiming to be a wealthy husband burst in, wrestled Drake, and struck him after Drake restrained his entrance, sending the man sprawling as the model fled behind a screen.
Judge Gaskill sentenced Julia Murphy Alice Singleton and Gussie Bernstein to one year each in the Reformatory Prison for Women at Sherborn for idle and disorderly conduct. They were inmates at 17 Prospect Street linked to Monica Barry, arrested last August after trap floors hid in closets. Monica Barry faces a Municipal Criminal Court complaint for keeping a disreputable house.
Rose Murphy of 18 Bay Street was held without bail by the grand jury on charges of murder for allegedly strangling her newborn on September 26. Autopsy indicated violence with nail marks on the neck and a single head mark. death attributed to strangulation.
Grace Tristam Mead sues for separation from her husband and for alienation of his affections by Georgia Fenerstein. Miss Fenerstein testified denying romantic advances. Mr Mead, 38, married since 1887, described as a Bible reader, recounts a fight over a Bible dispute and injuries. Decision reserved.
Miss Bertha Robinson of Chicago won a $4500 verdict against David Wisenberg er of New York for breach of promise. The report also notes the First Universalist Church of Bridgeport Connecticut extended a call to the Rev F A Dillingham of North Attleboro Massachusetts.
An 19th century remedy, Salvation Oil, marketed as a cure for headache toothache earache and other pains, priced at 26 cents. The ad emphasizes quick relief and broad applicability.
The Empire Theatre stock company opens a week of repertory in Hollis with Bohemia and a Thursday double bill featuring Lady Betty's Highwayman and Marriage. Generous notes cover Townshend and Thomas selling English rights for Chimmie Fadden, Frohman’s rehearsals, vaudeville by Jeannie Yeamans, and updates on Gilbert & Sullivan at Castle Square plus other Boston theater activity and new moving pictures at Eden Musee.
Manager Wolf of the Massachusetts Clothing Company organizes extensive election night coverage at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. Western Union Postal Telegraph and American Bell Telephone staff will relay results. a stereopticon display will project updates to a twenty foot square canvas beginning about 7 o’clock.
All managers sales staff clerical workers cutters shippers and porters at Shuman corner received Old Glory badges from Mr A Shuman in recognition of Flag Day highlighting national pride and unity.
Louis Kember died by his own hand after fatally wounding Maurice Ambasy in Lebanon Connecticut. Other items include a sun stroke death in New York and a Rhode Island warning for Belle Blanchard over stolen Boston goods. A Sudbury home attack left Mrs Maynard burned and the couple aided by Rebecca Maynard. James Ash survived a 45 foot fall from a church scaffold in Lawrence with injuries but no broken bones.
The Boston & Maine Courier, now under new editorial management, is a lively monthly from a transportation company. The October issue features big game hunting in Maine, the city of Lawrence, annual meetings, and a wealth of timely railroad system information. Copies available at 322 Washington Street and Union Station information bureau.
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