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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1895
Page
6
Mrs Mary Alice Fleming is arrested after the funeral of her mother as details emerge in a private office scene. The coroner and Fleming discuss bail, with her polite demeanor masking the gravity of the charge and tension over securing release.
Mrs Evelyn Bliss died after alleged poisoning by a relative. Her daughter Mrs Fleming was arrested on transfer from the funeral. Autopsy showed inflamed stomach but no fatal disease. Coroner O Meagher released facts of the case while noting possible involvement by Fleming. Henry Bliss, husband, hinted at Fleming’s possible guilt but reserved judgment.
Coroner O Meagher contemplates bail for Mrs Mary Alice Fleming accused of sending poisoned food to her mother Evalina Bliss. Assistant District Attorney Battle intervenes to keep her in custody. Fleming asks for a lawyer, and the coroner and officers finalize the warrant despite the mood of the room.
The Times despatch from Havana reports an autonomista party preparing to petition the Spanish government for a Cuban constitution modeled on Canada’s. The move signals growing push for home rule in Cuba.
Shortly before a o'clock tonight a car riage carrying two men crossed the Jamaica Plain line from Brookline. They told a patrolman at Station 13 that near the Weels estate two men rushed the vehicle and tried to rob them. One grabbed the horse by the head. the driver fled and escaped. The suspects gave no description due to darkness. The driver identified himself as Mitchell of Roxbury.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a controversial harness match between Joe Patchen and John R Gentry at Belmont Park. Gentry led the early heats. Patchen tied the fifth heat before Curry’s alleged pulling caused no heats in several legs. Dickinson drove Patchen in the final heat to win. Curry fined $600 and docked $100 from his purse.
At Franklin race course Allen Boy, a b g by Glencoe Wilkes out of Bud Morgan, defeats Mills Boy in the unfinished 2 36 pace. Azamon leads Riflet Wag Brown Jim in 2 23 trotting. Maple Valley earns two heats in 2 3 pace. Jennie Rolfe fails to keep pace in 2 15 pace.
In Marblehead on September 4, the boats Jane, La Chica and Dorothy sailed a tie in the Nash championship cup, beginning in the Corinthian Yacht Club midsummer series. The wind blew southwest at a moderate rate. The race began at 10:02 with the starting gun fired.
Jane led early on the Jane held the windward lead until La Chica overtook him before the windward mark Dorothy finished third Jane regained first on the run home finishing 28 seconds ahead of La Chica and 2 minutes 32 seconds ahead of Dorothy The Jane owned by C Parker started 10 35 finished 2 26 07 Brewster The Jane won the Marblehead championship in 1893 after being launched in 1892.
Calais Me September 4 opening day of the fall meeting saw fine weather and light attendance. In the 33 minute class purse 200 Minota driven by J R Laney won in straight heats with best time 2 26 1 4. In the 2 3 class purse 200 Curfew owned by C H Eaton won in straight heats with best time 2 28 1 4.
Worcester reports the second Bay State fair day with Pooh Bah, Ralph Wilkes colt, defeating Woven Wind by Sphinx in the 2 year old stake. Best time 2 36. Tom Hal wins the 3 minute class in 2 20 1 4, Osprey takes the 2 30 trot in 2 29 1 2.
At Buxton fair in Maine, nine horses started the 2 34 trot with Martha taking first and 2 34 1 4 best. Bradford Cornish won the 2 50 class while Paula, owned by John Rouillard of Biddeford, broke a leg after winning a heat and was euthanized. valued at 500 dollars.
The sept annual fair began with two notable trotting races. The 2:30 class was won in straight heats by Tommy L with a best time of 2 33 1 4. The 2:40 class unfinished as Corbitt Colonial Boy C C and Alcantrix each won a heat with best 2 34 1 4.
The Lewiston state fair saw strong attendance and exciting races with Eddie B. taking three straight heats in the 2 40 class at 2 23 4. Domo Perfecto won the half mile in 51 4. L P Lovett of Norway won the professional bicycle race in 1 12. The coaching parade is scheduled for tomorrow.
Large Burlington fair crowd sees a sharp 3yearold stakes battle between Sadie T and Guy Wonder and delays in the 2:35 class. Guy Wonder wins the pacing foals stake of 1892 and later with a best time of 2:22. Fugitive wins the 3minute trot with a 2:?? mark as the event continues tomorrow.
Rochester New Hampshire imposes a 10 pm closing for hotels saloons and other liquor outlets tonight. Officers notify 65 places including drugstores to stop selling liquor except on physician prescriptions. Merchants oppose. physicians predict denial of prescriptions. the move follows the mayor’s anti gambling stance.
Albert W. Witham and Fred A. Clapp of Milford Maine were each sentenced to a year of hard labor for larceny from the Costigan post office at Bath Court. A new bicycle factory is under construction in Waltham, 180 feet long, 27 feet wide, three stories, wooden, to employ 100 workers. Shaw Whittemore of Pembroke New Hampshire faces a voluntary assignment with liabilities around 25000 dollars and assets of 15000. A fire at Ashland on Pleasant Street damaged H Jacobson’s house and stable, estimated loss 300 dollars and insured, from a gasoline stove. Edwin Perrell of Machias drowned at Hadley’s Lake after capsizing. a boy with him swam ashore.
The Boston College gathering chaired by President P. J. Brady transacted considerable business. Delegates Edmund Phelan M P O Connor and Lawrence Trainor presented the quarterly Boston C T A Union report which was accepted. A lecture under society auspices was planned with a committee E Phelan M P OConnor Rafferty to arrange details. Several new members were admitted.
Franklin Sept 4 Charles W Stewart and his wife hosted a golden wedding reception at their Union street home. Stewart, born in Sudbury Vermont, moved to Franklin fifty years ago to start a merchant business and served as treasurer of the Franklin Savings Bank since its organization. The couple have two children, Charles L Stewart of the Sentinel Publishing Company Franklin and Mrs Mary Stewart Bean of California, both in attendance.
Danga Rosario an Italian who fled Brockton last Monday after attempting to shoot Bruno Gervasi was arrested yesterday afternoon in Boston by Patrolmen Shipps and Murphy. He was turned over to Brockton police who have a warrant for assault with a loaded revolver.
Chelsea resident W. H. Carey seeks a challenge from any champion amateur walker for a one or five mile race in the vicinity. Carey expresses eagerness to contest a top walker, inviting immediate competition and public interest in local strolling events.
Last night at the American House the Master Steamfitters Association faced mixed signals as secretaries and press crews debated the outcome. Strikers claim concessions were granted by some firms while others resisted, and fears of a broader clash grow. The union says it may address the public to prove their wage and hour case. If collective action fails to deter, further meetings and possibly wider action loom.
The Newspaper Mailers hosted a meeting discussing a closer tie among the International Typographical Union International Pressmen's Union and the Bookbinders. After debate the union voted against the proposal. Central Labor Union items were postponed to next session. The Iron Dressers at 45 Eliot Street admitted twenty five new members and planned public organizing meetings for September and October.
Five elephants touring from Bengal, India, have reached Boston after an Atlantic crossing aboard the Storm King. They are the main attraction of Samuel Lockhart’s troupe, with trunks and baggage drawing crowds at Charlestown docks while officials coordinate unloading for a New York voyage.
A large audience attended at St. Joseph's Hall Vernon Street Roxbury for a concert and drama to aid the Angel Guardian Home. Performers included Miss Margaret A Hagan on piano Frank J Kelter on bass Miss Katherine E Owens reading Miss Minnie E Martin reading and Miss M A H Jordan reading. The drama More Sinned Against Than Sinning by the Galatea Dramatic Association featured Marmaduke played by Daniel M Herlihy Teddy O Neil by J S Jones and Andy the Smuggler by Martin J Lowney to enthusiastic applause.
Miss Plume Abel of Easton and Frank Held of Bayonne planned marriage in Easton but Held did not appear after guests gathered. He left for a license, vanished, and later sent a New York letter offering to return if forgiven. Abel refuses.
Waltham September 4 tax lists show taxpayers with $600 plus assessed values led by Boston Manufacturing Company $19773.40 and American Watch Company $8267.68 with numerous individuals and firms including estate of Francis Buttrick, Waltham Gas Company, National Bank stockholders, Judson L. Thompson Company and United States Watch Company among others. The schedule names many residents and local concerns with amounts ranging from about $600 to $19,773.40.
City Solicitor Fred M. Bix explains that under the caucus act a party is entitled to a polling place for caucuses only if it casts the required votes. He notes the Prohibition party in Brockton did not reach 3 percent of the governor vote in 1844, so the city is not obligated to provide a polling place.
The Old Folks Association held its twenty sixth annual gathering in Charlemont with over 500 attendees from Vermont and multiple states. David Avery, age 91, received the oldest participant bouquet as readings from ex Senator Dawes and speeches by local clergy and officials closed the event, with nineteen deaths noted in the mortuary record and A L Tyler re elected president.
Thomas Fitzgerald a 38 year old child from 198 Athens street South Boston was admitted to City Hospital late yesterday afternoon for surgery after his clothing caught fire while playing with matches last Friday. He was severely burned about the body before the flames were extinguished.
John Shugrue a 43 year old man living on Silver street South Boston walked over the Congress street bridge about 11 80 last night and fell into the water. He was rescued from drowning by Reserve Officer Hayes of Division 2 and taken to the station where he was locked up on a charge of drunkenness.
At headquarters General Order No 291 reports complaints against Reserve Officer Cornelius J Coakney Division 14 by Lt McBryan and Patrolman Walter E Hood Division 10 were ordered re on file. General Order No 292 notifies death of Captain Merrick and draping of Station 11 mourning for verind of thirty avs.
Lowell September 4 The first hearing of the city investigating committee was held tonight. It was announced that chairman the Hon. Jeremiah Crowley had resigned, but the other members of the committee continued the hearing. Citizens suggested reform plans for city business methods.
An alarm from Box 127 at 4 22 yesterday afternoon reported a minor blaze in a one and a half story frame building at 164 EB street South Boston owned and occupied by Mary Delaney. Sparks from a chimney caused the fire, with damage under ten dollars.
Lawrence, Sept 4. Sensational financial actions culminated as a petition was filed in Salem to declare William S Jewett insolvent. Directors of the Pemberton National Bank claim a debt of about 46,000 tied to Jewett and related notes. Jewett, a noted New England banker, once led Arlington National Bank and controlled Pemberton before its liquidation. He sold his stake to Knox Butler and Higgins, who now press Jewett for settlement. Yesterday he paid 11,000 mortgage to Arlington Bank.
A large Division 1 An cient Order of Hibernians gathering met at Hibernian Hall Boston. Vice-President John A. Ryan chaired as members and visitors, including Rev. Patrick Courtney, spoke on Ireland. The group approved funds for a Castlemaine church and considered a convent donation, with reports from the excursion committee and music marking the event.
Lawrence reports James Maddock fired at his divorced wife and daughter from Chadwick home on Haverhill street. Chadwick deflected the shot. the bullet missed. Maddock was arrested and is believed to be mentally affected.
At Hingham Gun Club the Massachusetts State Shooting Association held a session with a team match for the M S A season prize. Hing ham entered three teams and the Boston Shooting Association also competed with final team scores listed and numerous individual event results across angles traps and pairs.
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