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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1893

Page

8

Potter Case Arguments Focus on Evidence of Instructions

Yesterday's Potter case trial centered on admissibility of evidence about instructions given to staff. Ex-Governor Robinson argued that liability can arise from general directions, while Colonel Hopkins pressed for proof of specific orders. The judge adjourned to 9:30 today to continue.

Potter Mr. Potter Robinson Hopkins Cornel Hopkins Fish Harper Brittain Work

Missing Nelson Morkell Leaves McIntosh in Limbo

Daily reports show no word from Nelson Morkell as days pass. McIntosh admits fading confidence and says he has no clue where Morkell might be, only hearing a rumor of a brother in South America.

Nelson Morkell McIntosh Mr. Morkell South America Morkell

City Treasurer Krug Named Defaulter in Seattle

Seattle editorial claims City Treasurer Adolph Krug owes the city about 309000 based on the comptroller’s last statement. Council finance probe finds only 70000 in vaults and Krug is missing, with suspected flight to British Columbia. Krug, once regarded as an honest forture builder, reportedly vanished after the early morning yesterday.

Seattle Wash Adolph Krug Seattle Post Intelligencer Krug British Columbia

Witness Testimony Opens Probe Into Federal Appraisal Office

Assistant Appraiser Dunham testified before the customs house investigators at the Federal building. He said the appraiser's office operated satisfactorily with no known friction between Appraiser Dodge and staff. He noted it was normal to examine those called by the appraiser, and recalled Lonergan being absent last October due to illness with no known political duties during that period.

Dunham Custom House Federal Building Dodge Lal Lonergan

Reverend Bickford to Speak at Bromfield Street Church

The Rev. F. H. Bickford of the World’s Evangelization Crusade, fresh from Bombay, India, will address the noon meeting at Bromfield Street M. E. Church today. Topic: Work Among the English Speaking Population of India.

F. H. Bickford Bombay India Bromfield Street M. E

Nella Brown Dies at Hotel Putnam After Public Life

Reader Nella Brown Pond died yesterday morning at her Dudley Street residence Hotel Putnam. For nearly twenty years she had been before the public as a prominent figure in civic and social circles.

Nella Brown Nella Brown Pond Putnam Dudley Street

Executive Council Meeting Held at Worcester Insane Hospital

The Executive Council met yesterday in Worcester Insane Hospital. By request of several absent members the nomination of Howard J. Flynn as Boston fire marshal was not acted upon.

Worcester Insane Hospital Worcester Howard J. Flynn Boston

Curry and Hardins Arrested by Division 4 Officer

Hubert J. Curry and Philip Hardins were arrested by a Division 4 policeman yesterday for lying on the grass on the Com.

Hubert J. Curry Philip Hardins Division 4

Henry Grey Arrested Over Policy Show at 153 Away Street

Henry Grey was arrested yesterday on a charge related to maintaining a policy show at 153 Away Street. Officers also seized several chairs and tables during the operation.

Henry Grey

Shortest Boston to Chicago Route via Hoosac Tunnel

For the World's Fair, the Hoosac Tunnel Route with West Shore and Nickel Plate offers the shortest line from Boston to Chicago. Train service is unexpelled with three route options. Tickets valid via Niagara Falls return via Washington and New York or via Montreal. Lower fare rates guarantee savings. Tickets at 290 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.

Hoosac Tunnel West Shore Nickel Plate Boston Chicago Niagara Falls Ashington New York Montreal Washington Street Mass

Pillsbury Attends to Duty as Attorney General Denies Charges

Attorney General Albert E. Pillsbury asserts no shirking of duty amid Beverly city charter dispute. He says he acts as official adviser to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, will participate in court proceedings, and has never favored Beverly's division, despite local hostility and rival legal representation.

Albert E. Pillsbury Repubican Beverly Long Beverly Farms Secretary of State The Post Pillsbury Secretary of the Commonwealth the Commonwealth

Three Great Gems The Sunday Post A Splendid Reproduction

A Sunday feature presents a finely reproduced set titled Three Great Gems based on W. Kray's masterwork in ten color tints. The piece emphasizes artistry and technical achievement, noting the print's rich tonal range and collectible appeal for readers and collectors.

W. Kray

Fall Overcoats Offered At Deep Discounts In City

We have made up enormous lines of these indispensable garments and will sell them at 25 to 33 percent below the usual price. Strangers visiting the city are invited to call and inspect our immense variety of styles, including all grades from economy to tailor made overcoats.

Some Scintillating Features and Columns Preview

A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper page highlights varied literary items. Mentions include a Free Doctor’s Summer Work, the young Irish poet Henry O’Meara, Nantasket captain descriptions, and letters from Sala, Bob, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Henriette Rousseau. Also notes cartoons, local illustrations, and no ads on the first page with discussions of college expenses and a Lime Kiln Club meeting.

Henry O'Meara Sala Bob Ella Wheeler Wilcox Henriette Rousseau M. Quad Lime Kiln Club Arizona Kicker

Land Rush Crowds Swell Across Cherokee Strip

In Guthrie Oklahoma twenty thousand people joined the Cherokee Strip line as registration grows. Clerks are increased but crowds swell, supplies run low and prices rise. Fraudulent land certificates from Louisiana have swindled hundreds of negroes. At Orlando more than 500 women queued two days for registration. 11,000 certificates issued in three days and over 6,500 in line last evening. Officials plan sheriff deputies to curb violence and weapon carry.

Louisiana Orlando Renfrew Washington

Terrible Heat in the West Causes Fatalities in Arkansas City

In Arkansas City Kansas the September heat reached 110 degrees with many overcome by the heat. Six deaths were recorded and more fatalities feared as other victims were still succumbing. Kansas City Missouri also reported the day as the warmest of the year with 100 degrees at the weather bureau and a prior peak of 97 degrees on July 14.

Arkansas City Kan Mercury Kansas City Weather Bureau

Dartmouth opens fall term under President Tucker

Hanover N H Sept 14 The fall term at Dartmouth opened today marking the first under President Tucker s administration The incoming freshman class registration is under way and will be the largest in the college s history at 125 men

Francis H. Weeks Caught in Costa Rica

Francis H. Weeks, the alleged embezzler of funds from various trusts, has been captured in Costa Rica and the Costa Rican government has assured his extradition.

New York Francis H. Weeks Costa Rica Republic of Costa Rica

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