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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1897

Page

6

Boston Theatres Show Busy Schedule For May

The Boston stage scene buzzes with Corbett’s “The Naval Cadet” drawing crowds, and Julia Marlowe with Robert Taber headlining multiple performances. Upcoming acts include Romola tonight, Sol Smith Russell’s season finale, and a wave of vaudeville and biograph attractions at local houses.

Boston Jim Corbett Carson City Julia Marlowe Robert Taber Bonnie Prince Charlie Miss Marlowe Mr. Taber Beatrice Benedick

Western melodrama draws crowds at New Grand Theatre

Park Theatre hosts a charity concert for St. Margaret's Church Dorchester. Katherine Rober headlines Nobody's Claim at Lothrop's New Grand Theatre, drawing record box office. Lizzie Is. Raymond leads star specialty acts this week. Henry Haynie lectures on French and American Theatres in Association Hall under the Playgoers' Club.

St. Margaret’s Church of Dorchester Park Theatre Lothrop Katherine Rober Grand Theatre Lizzie Raymond Association Hall Henry Haynie

Roundtree to Face Sentence in Annie White Murder Case

Sylvester Roundtree, indicted at the January term for the murder of Annie White on December 12, is slated for sentencing tomorrow. He faced four counts with a not guilty plea, and it is expected he will plead guilty to second degree after a likely plea deal with the district attorney. Both came from Norfolk, Virginia, where they were lovers. He bought a revolver after their disputed plan to move to Woburn, and shot White at Mrs. Mitchell's Bradford Street boarding house, killing her instantly.

Sol Smith Russell the Tremont Oe Wilson Meg 3 Boston New York Rose Coghlan Philadelphia Peg Weflington Stephanie Park Theo Bendix Columbia Theatre Antoinette Cyr The Howard Edward Harrigan Harry Woodruff Secret Service Harvard Museum Keith’s Castle Square Max Hirschfeld Faust Normandy Carl A. Haswin Columbia Frank J. Keenan Joseph Murphy Shaun Rhue Bowdoin Square Theatre Kerry Gow John Drew Malaprop Bertha Creighton Hope Booth Howard Atheneum Stanley Whiting Grand Opera House Olga Nethersole Hollis Miss Nethersole Mr. Best New England Sousa Marine Band Boston Theatre Isle of Gold Park Theatre Zoo Mite Joe Vetrio Austin & Stone Julie Mackey R. J. Jose Harry Conor Lizzie B. Raymond Louis Massen Mark Murphy Margaret McDonald Josephine Harvey Jennie Reynolds Walter J. Talpot Albert Lang Verdi Quartet Chinese Orchestra Sylvester Roundtree Superior Criminal Court Annie White Norfolk Annie Woburn Roundtree Mrs. Mitchell Bradford Street

Market tones turn bullish as copper demand rises

The article notes a dull yet strong market sentiment with London buying boosting American securities. Copper demand remains high with forecasts of higher prices. trading includes speculative bets on Pioneer and other stocks, and a fruitful outlook for Franklin Mining and related properties.

London New York Raht Standard Oil Company United States Hunter’s Point United States Oil Maverick Centennial Montana Butte Arnold Franklin Mining Company Perkins Franklin Demmon Graham Pope Franklin, Jr No. 3 No. 1 Atchison Securities Preferred Pioneer Pinkham

Constitution in bad shape in Portsmouth

Work on the vessel authorized by Congress to be made seaworthy has not begun. Officials say the craft would need far more than the $8000 appropriated to be towed to Boston and Washington and that as much as 80000 dollars would still not render her seaworthy.

Portsmouth N. H Congress Boston Washington

Boston Political Class hosts fifth annual breakfast at Hotel Bellevue

A gathering of women titled Boston Political Class met for their fifth annual breakfast at the Hotel Bellevue. Led by president Mrs. Harriette R. Shattuck, topics ranged from The Ideal Man to A Ghost Story with multiple speakers including Mrs. A. A. Tower Miss S. L. Adams and Miss F. E. Paine among others.

Hotel Bellevue Boston Harriette R. Shattuck L. A. Morrison H. M. Mason S. H. Leeds A. L. Reed H. H. Robinson H. N. Cook

Morrison v. Martin Judge Denies Motion to Strike Allegation

Judge Knowlton yesterday denied a motion to strike part of the petition in Morrison v. Martin. G W Morrison, a former police member, was removed on a charge of fraud. Commissioners Curtis and Clarke disagreed. Commissioner Martin ruled without hearing the evidence. Morrison seeks reinstate ment alleging erroneous citations and claims of prejudice from outside parties to Commissioner Martin.

Morrison Martin Knowlton G. W. Morrison Curtis Clarke

Big Real Estate Sale in Wakefield Rattan Company Property

Final transfer papers for property at Friend Travers and Canal streets belonging to the Wakefield Rattan Company have been recorded. Purchasers include Mrs. Charlotte A. Baker et al for about $300,000. Land area about 14 547 square feet assessed at $116 500 with building value $146 600 and total taxed value $262 000.

Friend Travers Canal Streets Wakefield Rattan Comany Affolk Registry of Charlotte A. Baker

Market figures and company notes in terse ledger style

Fragmentary financial snapshot lists Atchison and Baltimore & Ohio with small percentages and stock style numbers. It notes est figures and 10 percent levels, suggesting a brief trades summary amid railroad listings and regional securities.

Ing. Atchison Baltimore & Ohio

Waterfront Obsequies and New Banana Line Trade Ventures

Flags flew at half mast for East Boston quartermaster William J. Hartnett whose funeral was held at the Church of the Holy Redeemer. A new steamship line to run between Bocas del Toro and Boston aims to move bananas and tropical fruit, with Colombia the first vessel due about May 1. Other ships chartered include the John Wilson Utstein and Yamuri. Rumors spoke of a Jamaica line, while the sloop Wiona and schooner Arthur Binney prepare for summer activity. The tug C W Morse reports a buoy shift at Pollock Rip Blue and the schooner Webster changes hands for Rockland coastwise service.

William J. Hartnett Boston Church of the Holy Ayan Bocas del Toro Messrs. W. W C. R. Noyes Colombia Berg Mobile John Wilson Olsen Utstein Thorsen Yamuri Matheson W. O. Rogers Jamaica Wiona Portland Parties Arthur Binney Long Wharf John Marr Nellie Dixon Blizzard C. W. Morse Vineyard Sound Race Webster E. E. Harvey North Bucksport Webster Rockland

Civil Court Docket of Suffolk Superior First Session

A dense list of civil case references before Judge Hopkins and colleagues in Suffolk Superior Court. The docket includes numerous railroad related disputes, Boston and West End cases, and various defendants across multiple dockets from 2009 entries to earlier numbers.

Superior Court Suffolk, Ss Hopkins, J Walton Wakefield Fox Chelsea Same Donovan Boston Manning Fottler Moseley Barker Malone Marshall Chamberlain Wiggin Crowley Com. of Mass Hartnett Goddard Dustin Connell N. Y Reilly West End Gately Nawn Elk Freedman Scott McSweeney Wes Ballance Field Murray R. R McCarthy Water Fellows Carlton Clinton Carson Kinney Mason C. J

Cambridge Superior Court Docket Includes Plaintiff Wins 2008 Verdict

In Middlesex Superior Court Cambridge on April 21 Judge Lilley presided. Verdict for plaintiff in the McCafferty case valued at 2008. Other cases listed include Newman v Hillman, Dunning v B M R R, Wall v Martin, Jenkins v City of Woburn, Conway v City of Somerville, Desmond v Mahoney, McColgan v Metropolitan Life Ins Co, Bruainerd v Taylor, Corcoran v Whidden, Chipman as assignee v Traders National Bank.

Newman Hillman Als Dunning Wall Ken Martin Jenkins City of Chipman Nat. Bank

Shipping News Mini Almanac for April 22

Arrived and cleared vessels listed with multiple steamers and schooners from London to New York and Philadelphia via Eastport Portland and Halifax. The report also notes tugs barges and several loaded vessels heading to and from coastal ports and bays with numerous names and destinations.

Barnesmore Neilson London Oriel Maddrell, Co Tergeste Aust Suttora Mediterranean St. Michael's Cumberland Thompson St. John N. B Eastport Portland Cape Breton Reid Louisburg C. B Gloucester Owes Baltimore H. M. Whitney Hallett New York Lebanon Robinson Philadelphia Draper Draper and Schuylkill Tremont Deering Wrestler Kelly Newport News Annie W. Weston Hercules Road Moonbeam Luce Brothers Smith Fidelia Kate Jones Evans Vineyard Haven Sarah A. Staples Lygonia Thurston Mystic Conn Maggie Miller Boston Annie Laura Philadelphian Liverpool Michiean Spartan Ae Dimock Highland Light International Brookside Burnside Glendower Taurus Monarch Mercedita Norfolk OG. A. White Poole’s Landing William Mason Hazel Dell Bluehill

Yarmouth Steamship Co announces weekly Boston departures

The Yarmouth Steamship Co Limited will run from Pier 1 Lewis Wharf Boston every Tuesday and Friday at 12 noon to Yarmouth Nova Scotia with connections across the province. Inquiries to J Spinney Lewis Wharf or Washington and Chatham streets. The Sagamore from Liverpool discharges at Pier 6 Hoosac Tunnel Charlestown and cargo may stay on wharf 48 hours unless stored earlier by consignees. Warren & Co Agents 125 Milk St.

Lewis Wharf Boston Ocean Steamship Company New Pier 35 North River New York Washington St Richardson & Barnard Atlantic Avenue Yarmouth Steamship Co. (Limited Yarmouth N. S Nova Scotia J. ©. Spinney Washington Street Chatham Street Sagamore Liverpol Hoosac Tunnelocks Charlestown Custom House Warren & CO Milk St

Petition for administration of Lee estate in Suffolk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and creditors of George W. Lee to appear May 6 1897 in Boston to show cause why letter of administration should not be granted without bond. Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness Judge John W. McKim.

Commonwealth Massachusetts Suffolk Theodore D. Wilson District of Columbia Washington Loan & Trust Company Congress United States Supreme Court For Warren Institution For Savings Boston Boston Post John W. McKim, Esqui Elijah George Commonwealth OF Massachusetts George W. Lee Revere George Lee John W. McKim. Esquire Register

Insolvency Notices for Alma Shepard and SPROUL Partners

Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues two insolvency warrants in Suffolk. Alma Shepard of Boston is directed to creditors to prove debts and appoint assignees at a Court of Insolvency on April 30, 1897. Frank M. Sproul and William A. Sproul, trading as F M and W A Sproul, also face a meeting of creditors to prove debts and appoint assignees.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston Almira Shepard Court House Pemberton Square Francis Martin Frank M. Sproul William A. Sproul F. M. & W. A. Sproul Albert C. Tilden Hyman Natherseg Mark Stone Parmenter Street Augusta Natherleg

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