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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1899

Page

8

Suit Brought by Mrs Woodbury for Libellous Charges

Mrs. Josephine C Woodbury widow of Frank Woodbury a Boston society figure allied with Christian Science sues founder Mary Baker Eddy and the organization for 250000 claiming libellous attacks on June 4 during a Scientist convention damaged her reputation. The case will be heard at the next Supreme Court session with counsel Frederick W Peabody stating the suit and funding details.

Josephine C. ‘Woodbury Frank Woodbury Boston Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy Scientist Supreme Court Woodbury Christian Science Church Beief Eddy Christian Science S Movement Chamberlin Frederick Chamberlin Spokane Wash

Mrs Woodbury Alleges Defamatory Attacks After Husband’s Death

Mrs. Josephine C Woodbury claims she has been slandered since her husband's death last May. The article notes she is a recognized figure in Boston society and accuses unnamed scientists of tried defamatory acts aimed at ruining her good name.

Josephine C. Woodbury

Mock Marriage Continues After Court Revelations

A woman formerly calling herself Mrs Merithew agrees to wed him after clergy from Seashore Home counselled her for the sake of their five children. Merithew, still in jail, awaits release as Rev Deming and Rev Walker arrange the ceremony and mend the family broken by the scandal.

Chardon Street Meri Cambridge Merithew Mr. Dering Robert Walker Mr. Deming Merithen Miss McHugh Aba

Heroism was vain on Oneida Lake voyage

Jake Ghering and Charles Dunn glass workers from Cleveland started a voyage on Oneida Lake toward Lewis Point. After a capsize Dunn tied Ghering to the boat, the lash broke, Dunn lashed himself and Ghering together and tried to endure the ordeal until exhausted, with hopes of recovery.

Utica Jake Ghering Charles Dunn Cleveland Oneida Lake Lewis Point Dunn Ghering

Court Dismisses Equity Suit by Laroy In US Circuit Court

Yesterday Judge Brown dismissed the bills in equity brought by Laroy. The Starrett Mo Pag tb Ban Soh Boho au Wael Com and Athol ng hye Com appear as named plaintiffs with the suit tracing claims related to the transportation line and alleged losses. The case lacks clear factual detail in the fragmentary OCR text.

United States Brown Laroy Starrett Mo Pag Te Pame Athol Ng Hye Pes Aceon Aes Co Taerlaguinans Zpos

Amherst Slaying Driven by Jealous Indian Lover

In Amherst on July 1 Edith Morell, 18, was shot twice by Eugene Pakahouer, an Indian farmhand from Carlisle who had pursued her after months of unwanted attention. He then set fire to buildings before vanishing, with police guessing he fled to the woods as a manhunt begins.

Amherst Eugene Pakahpuer Carlisle Ree Waa Ae Morell Morell South Amherst Ane John Chapman Chapman Henry C. Dickinson Yare Ites Morell Christian Endeavor Society Conway Mass

Fatal family duel in Kentucky ends with two deaths

In Letcher county Kentucky Wil Smallwood and his uncle Colland Smallwood exchanged shots during a mountain road duel. Smallwood killed his uncle and was fatally wounded by his victim, with both men dying from their injuries.

Knoxville Tenn Letcher County Wil Smallwood Colland Smallwood

Duel Talk In Atlanta Not Likely, Says Coolidge Jr

T Jefferson Coolidge Jr. doubts a duel will occur between Henry M Atkinson and General John Gill over Atlanta railroad consolidation with an electric company where Atkinson is president. The dispute began after Atkinson denounced Gill publicly from the City Club steps.

T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Atlanta Henry M. Atkinson Beston Nep Edward Atkinson John Gill Preas Atkinson Tal City Club Rooms Eral Gill Mr. Atkinson Gill Harvard Mr. Coolidge

Woman Attempts Suicide With Oil of Cinnamon in Milford

In Milford on Pond Street a French woman, Mrs. Beron, attempted death by ingesting a large dose of oil of cinnamon during a despondent moment. Husband found her in agony. a doctor saved her after hours of treatment. The family, including five year old child, reported no known domestic troubles.

Milford Joseph Beron Pond Street Beronis

Dorchester GOP factional tensions brew over Gloucester event

Dorchester political leaders clash as Bates supporters push to boost Speaker Bates at a Gloucester dinner. Gilpatrick’s Maine message, Ward 16 splits, and Garrulous ward factions show a party divided, with Bates and Guild camps running separate headquarters and staffing.

Gloucenter Bates Dorchester Organizani Gilpatric Wilds of Maine Reublican Party Congress Atwood William H. Lott Dstrict Ward 16 Russell Council Folsom Sanford Stewart Folsom-Sanford Gloucester EH. B. Callender Whall Towle John B Dumond Sands Parker's Young’s Guild Tremonnt Bates People Charlies E. Mann Bancroft Clinton

Diamond Robbery at Oceanside Hotel Baffles Gloucester Police

Police investigate a bold theft at the Oceanside Hotel Magnolia. A wealthy Wheeling family, Mr and Mrs Peterson, registered a week earlier and stored diamonds valued at 2000 in a new trunk. A jewelry bag disappeared from their locked room between 2:30 and 3 PM, despite other trunks being searched.

Gloucester Oceansite Magnolia Boston Ward Peterson Wheeling W. Ve

Assault by Lynn Strikers at West Lynn Factory

Workers at Thomas A. Kelly & Co morocco factory in West Lynn were assaulted by striker(s) while returning to work. Charles Johnson, once a strike agitator, was struck by Harold Lane who was arrested later. Lane led the strikers committee and faced assault and battery charges after the incident.

Harold Lane Johnson Wilson Charles Johnson Mirwey Bowers

Chicago arrest ends six wife marriage scheme

Police say Martin Dots, alias Henry Doe geng, married six women from Wheeling to Milwaukee then to Chicago. One wife died under suspicion after receiving funds, another was left with assets, and Dots was arrested in Chicago after previously being charged in a mortgage goods case. He reportedly fled with substantial cash and valuables across several states.

Chicago Martin Dots Dots Wheeling W. Va Henry Doegeng Ohio River Milwaukee Maximiliana Speck Elizabeth Schmidt Carolina Schender Milwauee Witlin Dotz Hahn South Ride

Milliner Shoots Man After Accusations in Fairview

Miss Fanny Goodwin of Fairview shoots Bryan Allegreen after claiming slander. Allegreen, a well known local merchant with sporting ties, lies mortally wounded. Police action pending as arrest has not yet occurred.

Hopkinsville Fanny Goodwin Fairview Bryan Allegreen Miss Goodwin Allegreen

Aid for Mrs Maybrick Questions In Commons

In the House of Commons on July 31 Mr Michael Davitt asked about Mrs Florence Maybrick. M W Ridley the field secretary said representations from the American ambassador and private petitions for clemency had been received but the Home Office would not make them public.

London House of Commons Michael Davitt M. W. Ridley Florence Maybrick Home Office

Two Men Executed by Electrocution at Sing Sing

New York July 1 two inmates Lewis Pullerson and Michael McDonald were electrocuted at Sing Sing. Pullerson died at 8 23 pm and McDonald twenty minutes later. McDonald showed greater muscular endurance and remained calm, even as his heart beat after the first shock.

New York Lewis Pullerson Michael McDonald Sing Pullerson Maldh McDonald Sing Sing Pullers Son Hadh Hera Creedon Myth Coolnem Ae Frmetep BR. T. Irvine Sing Ging HughcDonald Pullecson

Parker House Accident Injures William Lovett

William Lovett 28 of 10 Warrenton Street employed at the Parker House fell from a broken elevator rail while sending a basket to the basement laundry. He sustained a fractured wrist and other bruises and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Wiliam Lovett Warrenton Street Parker House Yester Lovett

Accidents Reported Across City With Multiple Injuries

Planks toppled onto Timothy T. Sullivan at 97 Decatur Street injuring his right leg and he was sent to Massachusetts General Hospital. Thomas Cullinan, a three and one half year old boy, suffered head injuries after an outward bound car collision near Fenian Street. A reaper falling from a wagon on East Street caused head injuries and was admitted to City Hospital. D. Rickard, a young woman on Allen Street, Boston, was injured in an electric car crash near the bridge transfer area and received medical care for head injuries.

Timothy T. Sullivan Decatur Street Warren Steamship Company Massachustts General Hospital Thomas Cullinan Fimerson Reaper Runaine

Leas at rn fe Le Moasy pay Tee

Leas at rn fe Le Moasy pay Tee. The fragmentary text mentions a payment or wage item with unclear context and several garbled terms. No definite names or dates can be confirmed from the available material.

Woman in Dreyfus Case Visited by Detective at Embassy

Paris sources report an unnamed woman once a servant at the German embassy was visited by a detective seeking papers about her testimony. One tale says she locked him in a room and summoned police, another says a scuffle occurred and both were taken to the station where the detective proved his identity.

New York Paris Aoon

Colonial Club Dedicates New House on Brookline Street

The Old Colonial Club opened a new five story house at 2 Brookline Street yesterday. Incorporation occurred last May. The organization gathers young men interested in bicycling and starts with a membership of 375. The twenty room building was once one of the finest rest houses.

Old Colonial Club Brookline Street Qresterday

Boston club opens renovated premises with notable members

The Boston club house reopened after extensive renovations from cellar to attic with dining room reading and recreation spaces. Members include Albert A. Frothingham president and N Wallace Paine vice president among officers and directors from local businesses and unions. A reception ran from 3 to 9 pm followed by a concert by the American Waren Company Band of Waltham.

Dences Boston Allen Wilson Massachusetts Che Warr Charles WW. Fierce Yo A. Mitenells George H. Lowe Mana Anarice Jones W. Cher Dana F. Frank Cadiptell Phoma Urige Alle Atari Albert’ A. Frothingham Metropolitan Wheelmen Chauncy-Hall N. ‘Wallace Paine Home Savings Bank Arthur T. Otiss F Pitts-Kimball Company Walter A. Woods Mite Amerian Waren Company Band of Waltham Charles M. Jones Walter B. Ow “ Bred ©. Jaeger Austin W

Naked Man Found Dead at Pier In Shocking Discovery

A body was found near a pier yesterday with no clothes on, prompting police to investigate. The incident raised questions about circumstances leading to the death and whether foul play is involved.

Arren Aventse

Police guard Mme Dreyfus route to prison tightens crowds

July 3 report says crowds at Mme Dreyfus home and the prison have grown, prompting gendarmes to guard the full route from Rue de Chattillon to Rue Duhamel. Police are ordered to prevent crossing into prison precincts, causing several minor clashes with bystanders.

Alger Defends War Expenditures and Army Selections

Secretary of War Rovert A Alger defends Civil War era military spending and officer training. He asserts fault for procurement costs is untrue and urges public access to records to prove the truth. He highlights officers Leonard Wood Grigsby Torrey and academy graduates guiding engineer and infantry regiments.

Leonard Wood Santiago Puerto Principe Grigsby Torrey Military Academy London Times Acceser R. A. Alger Washington, D. C

Boston Colored Citizens Seek Aid for Frasier Baker Family

At St Pauls Baptist Church in Boston Camden and Tremont streets a meeting planned sending Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett to Charleston to bring Frasier B Bakers family to Boston. They aim to raise ten thousand dollars for the family to live in the south and will consult Mrs Baker before proceeding.

Boston St. Paul's Baptist Church Camden Tremont Streets Lillian Clayton Jewett Charleston D. C Frasier B. Baker

Couple arraigned in New York dispute over heavy stolen goods

William A. and Clara G. Gilbert, residents of New York, were arraigned in the Municipal Criminal Court and held in bonds of 100 until August. Police found a valuable stash during a Hudson street room search. Chief Watta believes part of the goods were stolen and seeks owners.

Municipal Criminal Court William A Clara G. Gilbert New York Hudson Street Watta Beleves Fa Erels

Owners of diseased horse fined in Municipal Court

The owner of a diseased horse was fined after a hearing before Judge Ely in the Municipal Court yesterday morning. James Murphy of Hyde Park won appeal in the case concerning the disposition of the animal.

Ely James , Murphy Hyde Park

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Mary B. Eddy The Christian Church Mrs. Eddy Tndtan W. Chum TE Aman Ward Lynn Kelly Morocco Marin Dot Ami Cago Kentucky Mrs, Maybrick Mrs. Maybrick William Lovett Captain Dreyfus New Club Albert G. Frothingham Qld Colonial Club Rennes Mrs. Dreyfus ALGER Defenge MAS, Baker
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