Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-15
MASSACHUSETTS.
Boston the Scene of Another Cold
Blooded Murder.

Boston, November IA. Thomas P. Pulsfer, an
aged and highly respectable citizen Of the south
end who has been for the past 20 years proprietor
of provision store at 70 Prince street, was as
saulted by two rufians at 80 o'clock last night
and beaten so severely that he died tonight from
the injuries. He closed his store at Ills and
started to walk through Salem street. to take the
car on Hanover for his residence at the south end
Near the seaman bethel on Psrmenter street he
was met by two men, who assaulted him and beat
him with billies. The sound of the struggle
awakened people 10 the vicin Y. A young man
near by raised his window and shouted when the
ass ailants suddenly left. Police were flied and
the wounded man cared for. Upon his head and
fractured in three places. He was taken TO the
hospital and died tonight. He had on his person
between $500 and $500 and gold watch and
chain, which were left by the nurderers un-
touched. Whether the intention was simply rob-
berry or murder is not known. Thus far there is
no clue to the assaants. Pulsifer was an molten
sive old gentleman, and not known to have an
enemy.
Labor Reform Convention.
The New England labor reform league held q
convention in this city to-day, afternoon and
evening. A series of resolutions were adopted
denouncing all political parties. creeds faiths,
and asserting that all legislation in this country
tends not to protect labor and property, but to
promote interests of speculative robbery. Large
numbers Of speakers addressed the convention.
Dark hints of revolution and secret military Or
CARNATIONS among the lsboring men were thrown
out. One speaker asserted that men drilled in
Chicago and people need not be surprised to find
that city in ashes some morning. Other cities
were to be similarly served. Tramps were lauded
as the only honest men, the Saviour himself nav
ing been one. The convention failed to hit upon
any remedy for the alleged disorders, and ad-
journed subject to call.
Obituary.
Worcester, November IL. Rev. james B.
Miles, d. D., Secretary of the American Peace
Society and General Secretary of the Association
for the reform and Qualification of the laws of ma
tons, died this morning. after two days illness
| He had lately returned from The Hague, where
| he had been occupied with the business Of the
| latter association.
| Boston, November l3. Ex-Judge Netcalf AZ
eminent jurist and formerly on the bench of the
Supreme court of Mass, died At his residence in
| this city, to-day.
A Woman Shot by her Husband.
Owen Marshall residing in Stoughton, shot and
probably fatally wounded his wife, last night
| He had been married but three months, and il
said was jealous Of fireman on railroad, whom
he had charged of improper relations with his wife
| lie returned home, last evening, between and
O'Clock, sauted his wife's family with whom the
young couple lved) pleasantly, and passed w
stairs without speaking to his wife, who was sit
ting on the bed. He drew revolver and fred the
ball entering the bridge of the nose, between the
eyes. The people down stairs rushed up, and
found Mrs. Marshall insensible on the bed. Mar
shall fled and has not yet been arrested, though
officers are in pursuit. lie has hitherto borne ex-
cellent reputation. Probing has failed to find the
ball. and the woman is in precarious condition
Fire.
Ashland, November Is. At o'clock this .
| m. fire broke out in q stable near Adams block
| foot of Railroad and Alden streets, and spreading
| to the block, both were entirely consumed. Both
buildings were owned by c. II. Adams. Whole
] loss $4,000; partially insured