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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
2
Representative Porter read verses to the committee on metropolitan affairs advocating a Lynn boulevard project. The poem praises Lynn’s industry and schools, urges a wide thoroughfare for health and prosperity, and asks for state support to boost the city and state wealth.
Richard Croker arrives from London to consider Admiral Dewey’s presidential bid. If Dewey gains momentum at the conventions selecting Kansas City delegates, Croker, a Tammany leader, may welcome his candidacy and back strength in the process.
Assistant Secretary J Allen selected as civil governor with plans to depart for San Juan soon. President McKinley discussed cabinet needs and will rely on Allen’s observations to help shape the new Porto Rico administration. Allen travels amid ongoing insular affairs and military governance by General Davis.
Former Secretary Charles H. Allen discusses potential acceptance of the civil governor post in Porto Rico. He would lead a cabinet including an attorney general and treasurer, while leaving the Navy Department for the assignment. He cites patriotic duty and aims to gain public confidence and aid island development. Allen was born in Lowell and graduated from Amherst, with a long political record and ties to the Union Club and University Club.
In Wichita Kansas Mrs Dewey seeks legal aid to clear the title to several lots once won in the early days. The disputes involve General Hazen and a past gambling center in town where deeds and property stake were tied to a high stakes poker environment.
About twenty five couples attended a dance hosted by Equitable Associates at Paine Memorial Hall on Appleton Street last night. Frederick W. Bilinger directed the floor with six assistants, while numerous members including W. H. Eldridge, J. J. Sullivan, T. F. Stuart and others attended or were listed among guests. Holloway received a two year sentence after conviction for larceny and forgery.
Pittsburg April 12 James King Clarke a son of Charles J Clarke seeks divorce from Esther Bartlett Clarke after a violet stained meeting in New York. The Cla rke fortune worth 5 000 000 and a 1899 Washington wedding are noted amid a Parisian hotel room episode and letters signed Mac reveal jealous tension and a prisoner claim. Witnesses Kellogg Hanford Sturger and Josephine Beers testified about the violet stains and letters to Esther.
Milligan admitted embezzling about $10,000 from Union Trust and says he can reveal how bucket shops operated in State Street. Investigators expect criminal proceedings against brokers who profited from his vice as evidence from his arrest surfaces. The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland may pursue repayment from Milligan’s surety. Milligan awaits bail set near $11,000 and faces questions over his responsibility.
Fannie Margulis aged 15 says she knows nothing of marriage to Jacob Kellerman aged 20 who claims he wedded her. Kellerman had secured a license and arranged a double ceremony with Lizzie Margulis as bridesmaid. Fannie believed she was helping at her sister’s wedding. after Kellerman’s explanation she phoned her parents who beat him and had him arrested. The judge ruled Fannie married but she has locked doors against him.
London plans a new religious daily titled the New Daily to be edited by A. B Clarke of Wimbledon. It will sell for a halfpenny and aim to advocate fearless candor while returning to core Christian principles, promoting criticism and discussion, and supplying a lean daily with minimal expense.
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Jorg Cruz a Porto Rican laborer discharged after arrival aboard the Caracas on April 8 sues Thomas Kie commissioner of immigration in the United States Circuit Court for 950000 damages claiming improper detention as an alien contract laborer at New York barge office.
Nashua New Hampshire April 2 The Rev Henry H Allen a Derry Methodist minister charged with conduct unbecoming a clergyman faces a church hearing overseen by Bishop Mallalieu with secrecy enforced. Reports say a split exists among conference members over conviction and expulsion while witnesses are examined and a possible verdict looms.
The Richardson Associates reunion and banquet for survivors of Massachusetts Sinege Regiment Companies A B and F met at the Crawford House last evening with about twenty attendees. Veterans included Colonel Henry Walker, Oliver A. Roberts, Orcutt and Hodges. Elected officers for the year: President George W. Powers Vice-President Lemuel R. Knights Secretary Frank B. Ingall Treasurer William H. Whitney.
A brief notice indicates a social ball to be held at Easter hosted by the Beardets of Darker 1. Details are scant with unclear names and events due to damaged text.
Grace Brown testified before the conference about alleged misconduct by a pastor after joining the Sabbath school. She described inappropriate advances and a later ruin claim, with her father farming vegetables and selling produce in the village. The conference suspended the minister pending a verdict at Nashua. Allen moved his goods back to Derry and Cr ing faced ongoing scandal.
The Thirty Sixth Annual reunion and banquet of the Third Army Corps Union set for Gettysburg Pennsylvania May 22 and 23. A public camp fire is planned for May 21 at the Gettysburg Court House. Business meeting at Hotel Gettysburg May 23 at 3 p.m. Banquet at 7:30 p.m. with ladies invited.
Judge Caleb Blodgett of the Superior Court, long ailing at his home in Claremont, is reported by his physician Dr. Buckingham to be greatly improved in health after suffering heart trouble.
In Fishkill New York William Reilly a 55 year old Boston painter was jailed by Constable Wiltse after seeking lodging. A passerby Charles Sparks found Reilly alive but near death, having endured four days without food or drink and shouting for release before the lock was reported as forgotten. Careful nursing is expected to save him.
The Spanish government has offered to sell the floating steel dry dock at Havana for about $200,000. The dock would significantly aid the navy's needs and capacity.
Sarah A Bacon widow of John H Bacon aged 83 years 1 month died at Winchester. Funeral private from her late residence on Saturday at 11 am with interment at Mt. Auburn.
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