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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
10
Reading fragment indicates SERA of Tresont Street Boston bought the last of the assets from B. F. Larrabes & Co. details unclear due to incomplete OCR. The note records a acquisition and location but no further names or dates.
New York report says Oberlin H. Carter, a former U S Army Corps of Engineers captain, told a parlor car crowd aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad Southwestern Express that he is innocent and guiltless. He is being escorted by an armed guard to Fort Leavenworth Kansas to serve a five year embezzlement sentence.
The contract for publishing the L. A. W. Bulletin has been awarded to Emil Crosman and Bro, publishers of the Cycling Gazette and Vehicle Review in Cleveland. Abbott Bassett, secretary of the association, will edit the bulletin.
Reading prepares for an Odd Fellows and Rebekahs celebration marking the eighty first anniversary. A 2:30 PM parade along Main and surrounding streets features five divisions and bands, led by Chief Marshal James Grimes and staff Albert Francis. Banquet at Black's block with dignitaries including Lt Governor Bates and Alfred Pinkerton. An evening program at Old South Church follows with entertainment and a 6 PM banquet.
Admiral Dewey received a watch funded by Northwest children. Congressman James T. McCleary and Miss Mae Harris Anson presented the gift at a morning address. Funds were raised by the Minneapolis Journal Junior editor who led the drive.
Three hundred fifty delegates from Massachusetts courts attended the twenty first annual Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters session. B R Doody of Canton Court was elected High Chief Ranger with others named. a $5000 scholarship endowment to Archbishop Williams was announced.
Sylvester Ernest Morse of Wayland has left to join the Boers in their fight for independence in South Africa. He ships out from this town this April to support the Boer cause.
The twenty seventh annual dinner of the English High School class of 70 73 was held last evening at Youngs Hotel with about forty members present. Master Charles B Travis spoke on the importance of public school education as a life foundation. Rev Edward J Moriarty of Concord Mass shared profession experiences and memories of meeting classmates worldwide. Brief remarks were made by A W Cobb Dr A H Gilson C W Barron C H Carter and others.
Allen O. Myers of Ohio sparked a stir by addressing William Jennings Bryan at Wichita's Sunflower League banquet. He warned that Bryan may win big but cannot be allowed to take the presidency, invoking William Goebel's fate and alleging bribery and murder in Ohio and Hanna’s Senate reward.
The case of Philip Scully against Deputy Sheriff Charles Graham and Borden Manchester for ejecting Scully from the Barnard mansion was continued for one week in District Court by consent of counsel. A charge of assault with a weapon was filed against Scully by Constable Manchester.
At a adjourned meeting in the Columbia Yacht Club City Point South Boston a plan for a grand carnival week was advanced. The South Boston Yachting Carnival Association will organize events on land and sea starting July 2. Officers include Ex-Commodore Arthur Fuller president Commodore Edward Powers first vice president Commodore Charles Mooney second vice president Commodore Simon Goldsmith third vice president James F. Barry secretary and Frank E. Grainger treasurer.
The Alumni Association of the Boston Dental College met at the Bellevue last evening with about fifty members present. Dr. F. B. Fogg presided as business concluded quickly. Samuel A. Hopkins read a paper on Bacteriology and Dental Caries.
Bunker Hill Council No 2 K of C held its eighth anniversary banquet at Roughan Society Hall Charlestown. About two hundred members and invited guests attended with Grand Knight William Dail presiding. Speakers included Rev J Supple state chaplain and Rev Garrett Barry national chaplain among others. Guests included Dr Farrell Malden and Dr Lyons Robert Fulton Council Boston.
Sligo Social and Lakeeasy Club held its fourth annual ball at Fellows Hall last night with over 400 attendees. The march was led by Patrick Mitchell and Miss Mary E. Drury, followed by dancing to Stone's Orchestra into the early morning. Notables in attendance included P. Arnot Co J Lavin T J Clements M J Lydon J Diegan Eugene Lally P J NapPhen Miss Cronean B A McLaughlin J J Francis M Francis J J Downing and many others.
The sixth annual ball of Division 24 A O H Roxbury was held at Union Park Hall last night. Prominent A O H figures from Boston and nearby attended in large numbers with John Sullivan serving as floor marshal. Notables included Timoth Carey Patrick Connors Patrick Sullivan James Kenney James Connors Patrick Gough James Milk John Hooley Michael Keiley James Sullivan Thomas Qualters and James H Casey.
A fragmentary item notes Mrs. Clarke’s letter to Mr. Clarke provoking a sharp row. Phrases like words cut like a knife and treated you damnably appear, with a plea to come back and an expression of love. The readable text implies a domestic dispute after the letter was read.
In the Pittsburg divorce case Mrs Esther Bartlett Clarke faced cross examination. A letter she wrote to James King Clarke revealed sharp accusations and emotional distress. The letter described alleged misconduct and threats, prompting courtroom emotion from both spouses as the trial unfolded.
A blaze on the top floor of J C McCausland's paper spool manufactory in Philadelphia spread to surrounding property causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Fire originated on the top floor and municipal crews fought the flames tonight.
The San Carlo Theatre hosted the opening of the international tuberculosis congress with King and Queen of Italy attending.
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