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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1900
Page
2
Police report states William Barrett was located at the depot upon the 5 o'clock train from Boston, with witnesses confirming his arrival and current whereabouts. The continuation from Page 1 notes the location as the central transit point during the investigation.
At about 2 o'clock Chief Inspector Watts arrested a large man, later identified as Alvord, after following him from St Botolph street to West Newton and Cumberland, then telephoning for guard duty. Clerk recalls missing a $3000 reward due to the capture. Alvord had visited the store earlier for vaseline and tincture of iodine.
A letter lauding Doan's Kidney Pills appears alongside a report about Alvord and a Boston boarding house. The feature blends public sentiment with conflicting statements from residents at 166 and 172 Huntington Avenue and 181 Tremont Street, highlighting distrust of outsider claims and a narrator’s note on verification.
A maid at the residence said Mrs. Wilson took no transients and that all guests or visitors were accounted for. The report notes no further details about the inquiry or individuals involved.
New York October 29 Bryan closed a record breaking day with a huge Brooklyn demonstration after speaking to Hebrews at Hamilton Fish Park Manhattan. He spoke in multiple upstate towns then in New York City and Brooklyn delivering about thirty speeches and drawing large crowds. Mrs Bryan accompanied him receiving applause and bouquets as Eliot Danforth also joined them aboard the train.
Attorney General Haines said there is no current plan to extradite Edwin E. Hall, held in Boston on a murder accusation linked to a Shirley killing. He noted no record of such a crime in his office and insufficient evidence to convict now, with possible action if later investigations justify it.
Foreign envoys in Pekin hold conferences as the French note is accepted in principle for dialogue. Li Hung Chang reports Yu Hsien’s poisoning. A French troops detachment killed eight Boxers, captured one prisoner, and seized a mitrailleuse while purging villages on the way to Pao Ting Fu.
In a fragmentary report a girl mentions a Mr. Smith and a house where Alvord was found. Mrs. Wilson of 156 Huntington Ave denies ever seeing or hearing of this man. The exact house remains unknown as lodgers staying there for months cannot confirm the claim.
Corne lus L Alvord reached Grand Central at 11 PM from Boston and was taken to police headquarters. He refused to talk as United States District Attorney Burnett outlined that a complaint had led to a warrant issued by Commissioner Shields. Arraignment set for tomorrow with possible grand jury indictment in December.
The trade school of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association opened on Huntington avenue with fifty young men present. The enterprise occupies three rooms: bricklaying, carpentering, and plumbing. Instructors include Isaac F. Woodbury and Stephen N. Whitten in bricklaying, Albert Duncanson in carpentry, and Joseph Williams in plumbing.
Cornelius L. Alvord, longtime First National Bank of New York employee, was arrested by Chief Inspector Watts and Detective Armstrong at a lodging house near West Newton street and Huntington avenue. Measured and photographed for the rogues gallery, he is said to have defrauded about 700,000 dollars over years. He allegedly accessed bank mail and forged or misused notes, drafts, and checks while in charge of correspondence. Alvord, 62, tall and heavy, was described as cool during arrest and previously respected. investigators seek how he hid the vast sums and where the funds went.
October 29 in Canton Ohio saw a higher than usual flow of visitors to the McKinley home. Many callers came to pay respects or shake hands with the President as pleasant weather drew extended morning and afternoon drives and a crowd gathered to await his return.
Dr. Darius Wilson promotes guaranteed cures for blindness deafness rheumatism and nervous disorders with a written guarantee to cure or money back. Free weekly lectures on preventing blindness and deafness with free trial treatments are held at 18 Doylston St Boston along with free consultations and examinations.
The Board of Health searched Mrs. Sulla B French’s residence at 10 Newbury Street and workers removed a buildup of kitchen waste and slops. The back door had been closed by Judge Bumpus, the guardian, and asylum nurses he appointed would not remove the filth.
On the Lynn and Boston street railway between Salem and Danvers two cars collided near Peabody around 11 30 tonight. Three persons were seriously injured and several others slightly hurt. Motormen were brothers George K Wait and W Wait. George Wait suffered a broken right leg and facial cuts. Thomas Sullivan of Danvers was badly hurt. Miss Tella Higgins of Danvers endured severe shock. Others from Salem Danvers and Beverly sustained minor injuries.
Somerville school officials authorize a voluntary drive in city schools to raise funds for Galveston public school repairs. The action follows a request from Galveston School Board President. Superintendent Southworth reports a city census shows 10 466 children ages 6 to 16 required by law to attend school.
Samuel A Coburn and wife were arrested at 6 St. James terrace Marlboro on a warrant charging larceny of clothing tablecloths silverware and towels from Eliz beth P. Smith. The property was recovered. A fire alarm at 11 09 last night reported a blaze at 166 Lincoln street confined to awning rooms. Mary Munroe was arrested for lifting at 159 Chestnut avenue. Thomas Green had his jaw broken boxing on the Cunard wharf and was taken to City Hospital.
Senator George F. Hoar drew a hearty audience in Canton Hall with an overflow crowd at Masassoit Hall. A reception awaited him at the Belmont Hotel as the Republican rally featured mounted escorts and a display of colored fire and fireworks.
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