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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1893
Page
2
Asa Potter was discharged by the court yesterday as Judge Putnam rejected the prosecution’s demands. The district attorney, Hoar, admitted inability to meet the court’s exacting requirements and urged the jury to return a verdict of discharge.
Court members ordered a not guilty verdict for Asa P. Potter at 2:45 pm yesterday. District Attorney Hoar said the government could not link Potter to false entries, leading to the withdrawal of charges. Witnesses described bank note practices and Potter's alleged involvement in altering clearings.
After acquittal Mr Potter rested at the Parker House yesterday afternoon. Friends visited to offer congratulations as the beaming defendant showed evident satisfaction. He declined to discuss the trial while his Longwood home remained closed for the summer and neighborhood reaction centered on relief for his family.
Mr. Hoar told a Post representative there was not enough evidence to prove Mr. Potter guilty and that their side, with Mr. Robinson, did their best before withdrawing with a smile. Earlier he spoke with Judge Putnam at the judge's office in an animated exchange.
The Maverick Bank case has progressed with ongoing scrutiny. Proceedings against Colonel French remain possible if the District Attorney chooses to press charges. The case began before US Commissioner Hallett with Potter, French and Dana charged under section 6209 for general banking law violations, with all examinations waived and indictments anticipated.
The grand jury found several indictments against Dana, Colonel French, and Potter, which were quashed by Judge Nelson. Circuit Court indictments against French and Potter were sustained after long contest. Potter was sentenced to sixty days in jail and a $1000 fine for false certification of checks. The pending case on exceptions and future actions by District Attorney Hoar hold significance for Colonel French.
The Hon. Frank D. Allen, succeeded by Sherman Hoar as district attorney, is seen at Pleasant House in Lynn. He says he would have pursued the Potter case if not removed, notes readiness to assist Hoar, and mentions Olney's letter promising prosecution if he were retained. He defends gathering evidence and recalls Work trial plans.
The Chelsea street bridge delay exposed the need for a new bridge funded by Mayor Matthews. The tug Active faced hours of halt when the draw failed due to worn running gear as it attempted to pass cedar barges. Repairs were underway and the draw tender Daniel McFarland faced public inquiries about the wrong bridge while traffic and cargo faced disruption.
The death of Mrs. Nella Brown Pond from typhoid fever prompts a formal explanation request to Dr. Bruce by the Board of Health. The article notes legal penalties for failure to report contagious disease and details Dr. Bruce’s background as a Roxbury physician and her Houston and Paris training.
This morning the Cambridge Brattle street dispute resumes before the railroad commissioners. A week earlier a petition sought Brattle street for electric cars and several new locations. Residents oppose surrender of Brattle street despite no expected trouble obtaining the locations.
The Medfield asylum building committee submitted to the Governor and Council for approval a contract to construct two dining room buildings a kitchen building one laundry and one power building. The project price for reconstruction of the buildings is under review.
One victim, Michael Slammon aged 65, drowned off City Point after a squall capsized a dory on Dorchester Bay. Patrick Carr and Patrick Mogan were rescued. Rescue efforts by Thomas McDonough and Patrick Cardell, aided by an unknown yacht, saved Carr and Megan. Slammon’s body had not been recovered and harbor police planned further grappling efforts.
Miss Daisy Montague, a dancer at the Empire Theatre, was killed near Regent Square on the Gray's Inn Road after a man fired on her and fled then killed himself. Police identify the killer as Leo Percy, an electrician, driven by jealousy after Montague ended their engagement and befriended another man.
City Solicitor Chamberlain, representing Mrs. Hattie M. Russell of Brockton, says charges of attempted blackmail may be dropped as the United States Court has taken up the case. He plans to show Merrithen pursued the widow despite her vulnerability, noting the warrant is defective and that discharge could be secured, though the aim was to reveal all facts in court.
Members of the Boston Board of Aldermen with City Clerk Galvin and Assistant Clerk Brawley visited Marlboro yesterday to observe a trial exhibition of a new street car fender.
The ceremony took place in a restrained mood with Bishop Harkins conducting. The groom, a former priest aspirant turned lawyer, has long served the Charitable Irish Society and the State Board of Charities. He studied at Harvard Law, became a Suffolk attorney in 1858, and holds an LL D from St. Mary’s Maryland. The couple, both private in nature, share domestic tastes.
Natick, Sept 21 Special to the Post. Robert Corrigan and George Colburn return after leaving town to seek fame. They defend their actions, complain of press attention, and say they saved their money. Corrigan blames no gun or theft and vows to avoid trouble with Danny Lucy. The pair were swamped by gossip at Natick High School as the town discusses the sensational homecoming.
Professor Perrin opened the exercises of Boston University yesterday morning. In his address he spoke of the requisites of an American. He was repeatedly cheered.
In Washington on September 21 Senator Platt urged a cloture resolution to speed business amid calls that Senate rules impede action. The debate focused on delaying tactics and the repeal bill, with Republicans and Democrats trading views on ending endless debate and advancing the tariff and silver questions. The session adjourned after extended exchanges and executive time.
Washington dispatch recalls a light House session with 100 members present. The rules committee report set Sept 26 to take up the elections law repeal bill and Oct 10 for a final vote. A lengthy dialogue over clerks for committees ended with the Paynter substitute approved 120 to 78. The journal's four errors were corrected, then the House adjourned.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will retain Franz Kneisel as concertmeister and feature a strong string section. Music director candidate Emil Paur earns praise after conducting in Europe, with the ensemble viewed as a premier local attraction. Auction sales for 24 concerts and 24 rehearsals open next Monday September 2 at Music Hall with varying seat prices.
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck an open switch at Ravenna Ohio at 4 20 am killing one man named Joe King and injuring engineer ER Fryman who leaped clear. The seven sleepers aboard escaped with minor injuries.
Captain J G B Adams returns from the West to grand G A R receptions in Chelsea and Boston. At Faneuil Hall a patriotic crowd cheered as toasts praised Massachusetts, the Grand Army, and Adams as commander in chief. Notables present included Lt Governor Wolcott, General Taylor, and David F Barry, with Marden and Maccabe delivering remarks.
At a quarterly meeting the Massachusetts Society for Aiding Discharged Convicts reported 130 individuals advised and assisted in the quarter. Of these 43 were American born, 44 Irish, 14 English, 11 Nova Scotians, 12 Canadians, 1 West Indian, 2 Polish, and 1 Scotch.
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