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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1901

Page

2

Sunday liquor sale compliance quiets hotels citywide

Hotels largely followed the Police Commission order as sales persisted at similar levels to prior Sundays. Food first rules varied by hotel with sandwiches forming a standard accompaniment and registries used. several venues reported no women patrons while others saw light attendance amid enforcement tours by captains.

Police Commission Cain Division 4 National House Charlestown Rogan’s Hotel Chelsea Bunker Hill Streets Mahoney Russell Main Street St. James Beach Street Bheksper Inn Sete Reesereeorers Harrison House Washington Street Marlboro Centre Tivoli Cafs

Romance Ends Quietly After Newton Elopement

Frank W. Ruderhan, a New Hampshire mechanic, wed Miss Alice Snow of Newton last June after meeting in Rindge. Their marriage failed amid family disapproval. Ruderhan returned to Fitchburg for work, while Snow lives with her parents in Boston.

Fitchburg Frank W. Ruderhan New Hampshire Alice Snow Newton Snows Ruderham Ruderhan Big Snow Mansion H. C. Deane Boston Miss Snow Rindge N. H Snow Mansion Alice Elopers Waltham Rollstone Congregational Church Post Snow Washington Street Frank Ruderhan Mr. Snow The Boylston National Bank

Entertained Strangers Spurs Boston Divorce Case

James M. Drew sues Grace Greenwood Drew for divorce amid scandalous testimony. Neighbors describe Mrs Drew hosting late night visitors in New Bedford and Lenox, while Dr Samuel Watters testified to midnight bells and crowded stairs. Court reserved its decision.

James M. Drew Grace Greenwood Drew Drews Boston Back Bay Lenox Newport Mrs. Drew New Bedford Mr. Drew Dr. Watters Drew

Reverend Chief Hunts Open Air Saloon in Abington

Abington on a Sunday police patrol led by Rev. Winnsor H. Wyman raided an open air saloon in a grove two miles west of Abington near Brockton. Eight men fled. one captured as a customer. Sixty liquor bottles confiscated, one proprietor escaped. remaining stock included 100 empty bottles and 60 full bottles of beer.

Abington Winnsor H. Wyman Mr. Wyman Brockton

Roper dies a hero in naval incident

Lieutenant-Commander Roper perished while attempting to rescue Tower as fire swept the gunboat. Lt Josiah Slutts McKean and Cadet Lewis aided Roper’s body to the deck. Twenty-two crewmen were prostrated. several seriously ill but expected to recover. Fire origin undetermined, possibly spontaneous combustion. Roper’s death mourned. body to be sent to the United States on April 5 by the Buffalo.

Roper Josiah Slutts McKean Lewis Toner Evans Weaherty Larsen Kessler Cahey Burton Smith Sullivan Forsheon United States The Buffalo

Navy reports Petrel officer dies heroically in sail room fire

Admiral Remey wires from Cavite that Lieutenant-Commander Jesse Mims Roper died at 7 45 while attempting to rescue men trapped in the Petrel’s sail room. Twenty two crewmen were overcome but are recovering. The Navy sends sympathies to Mrs. Roper and requests his remains be sent by Buffalo.

Washington Navy Department Admiral Remey Asiatic Petrel Jesse Mims Roper Cavite Roper Buffalo

Roper’s Naval Career Cited in Washington Memoir Notes

Lieutenant-Commander Roper, born in Missouri, entered the navy in 1868 and died in 1899. He led the Petrel after E. P. Wood, serving under Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay. Remains to be sent home aboard the Buffalo, which ferries troops and heads back to the United States via the Mediterranean.

Washington Roper Missouri Naval Service Petrel Admiral Dewey Manila Bay E. P. Wood United States Mediterranean

Mrs Roper in New York Widow of Lt Commander Roper

Mrs Roper widow of Lt Commander Roper who sacrificed his life in an effort to save one of the Petrel s crew arrives in New York to mourn and honor the fallen sailor.

Four Days Of Married Life Ends In Sea and Divorce

Mrs. Copeland seeks a legal separation from Arthur D. Copeland the Boston seaman who married at Fairhaven and left after four days. He has not contacted for years and sent no support, while a son is named in one of his letters. Court reserved decision on the divorce.

Arthur Copeland Fairhaven Quay Frisco Hong Kong Copeland Lucy Dean Arthur D. Copeland Boston Fairhaven China Fall River

Divorce suit in Leamington shocks local circles

Arithur Tree sues for divorce from Ethel Tree in Leamington. The couple, close to Warwick Castle, share hunt hounds and Countess of Warwick friends. Mrs Tree, formerly Miss Ethel Field of Chicago, has shown open repugnance for more than a year and seeks custody of their son, while relinquishing all claim to her $30,000,000 fortune.

Leamington England Arithur Tree Ethel Warwick Castle Countess of Warwick Manshall Field Chicago Lady Brooke Ms. Tree

Navy officer's death acknowledged in New York bereavement notice

Harry K. Fay of Brookline received Navy Department notification of the commander's death. He left for New York late yesterday afternoon to inform Mrs. Roper of the bereavement. The crew member was living at 46 West Twenty-first Street in New York City.

Crew West Twenty-first Street New York City Harry K. Fay Brookline Navy Department New York Roper

Counterfeit 50 Cent Coins Found in Medford Visit

Two well dressed men visited Medford on Saturday afternoon and tried to pass counterfeit aluminum 50 cent pieces dated 1900. Police collected several coins from the scene and are investigating the incident.

Medford

Description of Medford Square Store Operator

A 23 year old operator described as 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 12 pounds was reported to U S authorities in Boston. The freckled face, sallow complexion and black hair are noted in the description.

Medford Square United States Boston

Why choose Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey for medical use

If you need a medicinal malt whiskey, seek the best quality. The argument compares lawyers and doctors to whiskey, insisting the purest, properly aged Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey is most suitable for invalids and medical use. It comes in a full quart sealed bottle and is sold only this way.

Graves Maryland

Pianist Michael Redmond Found Dead in Band Hall Room

Michael Redmond, about 40, a pianist with merit and longtime West End resident, was found dead yesterday afternoon in a second floor room used by the National Guard Band at 106 Court Street. Death caused by heart failure after a period of misfortune and ill health.

Michael Redmond National Guard Court Street Redmond West End Salutation Street Edward Giles Giles Tinkham’s Howard Street

Tragedy on Breakneck Mountain Near Cold Spring

Mrs. Daniel Patterson, her 12 year old daughter, and Nellie Chase fell from Table Rock while watching forest fires on Crow Nest Mountain. Mrs. Patterson died after plunging 100 feet. the daughter suffered a broken arm and injuries. Nellie Chase was found unharmed in a tree.

Poughkhepsie N. Y Daniel Patterson Nellie Chase Table Rock Breakneck Mountain Crow Nest Mountain Patterson

Rifle league meeting outlines 13 prizes and schedule

A meeting at the Stoneham armory finalized the Eastern Middlesex Rifle League plans. Teams A C H Sixth Regiment and I G L Fifth Regiment will field 15 men shooting 10 targets plus one fighting shot. Thirteen prizes include team first and second, top individual score, and top averages from nine scores.

Stoneham Middlesex Rifle League

Actor Tarr Dead in Scranton While Off Tour

Edwin B. Tarr veteran actor and stage manager of The Belle of New York company dropped dead of apoplexy in the Hotel Terrace office in Scranton. He once supported Booth Cushman led in E. E. Rice productions and worked with Boston Museum and Baltimore stock groups. He was a Mason and member of Boston Lodge of Elks and New York Actors Fund.

Scranton Penn Edwin Tarr the Belle of New York Lyceum Hotel Terrace Booth Cushman E. E. Rice Company Boston Museum Baltimore Stock Company Boston Lodge of Elks New York Actors’ Fund

Secretary Gage Defends Treasury Surplus Storage

Washington March 31 Secretary Gage said the year's surplus may not exceed 60 million dollars and that surplus funds will not be released by public debt. He noted two options to remove funds: raise treasury deposits in banks or buy short term government bonds. He favored bond purchases over increasing deposits if bonds mature within seven years and warned against advertising for bond offerings.

Washington Gage Treasury United States Department

Conductor Emil Mollenhauer Praised by President Daniels

The Handel and Haydn Society honored conductor Emil Mollenhauer at last night's rehearsal of Gounod's Redemption. President Daniels presented two busts of Mozart and Beethoven inscribed to him, praising his ability and the chorus's loyalty.

Emil Mollenhauer Handel and Haydn Society Gounod Daniels Mollenhauer Mozart Beethoven Handel and Haydn Chorus Oh. Mollenhauer

Barrymore Improves at Bellevue Insane Pavilion

Actor Maurice Barrymore showed improvement in condition at Bellevue pavilion tonight. He rested more quietly than since admission as newspapers were withheld to avoid references to him.

New York Maurice Barrymore Bellevue Insane Pavilion Mr. Barrymore

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