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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1898

Page

8

Jernegan to Face French Arrest Over False Pretences

The Port article reports that Rev P F Jernegan faces arrest in Paris on charges of false pretences and embezzlement for borrowing stock from R J Kilgore Co and not returning it. Paris police are expected to act once proper papers arrive, with Jernegan tracked from Havre to Paris by detectives.

Jernegan Paris Havre Watts Post Wolcott Washington France la Navarre Jernezan R. J. Kilgore & Co P. F. Jernegan

Rev Jernegan sea gold company draws Boston interest

The Electrolytic Marine Salts Company attracted 400 workers and Boston investors led by Rev Jernegan. Wilkins bought about 10 000 shares at $1 each, with a $10 000 check deposited and later withdrawn. Investigations target Jernegan and his associate Marcus as Pinkerton detectives close in.

Boston Wilkins Exchange Electrolytic Marine Salts Company Lynn

Fitzgerald Seeks Permission to Return Major Grady’s Body

Congressman J F Fitzgerald left Boston for Washington to press the War Department to permit bringing home Major Grady’s body. Officials have not yet received official word of the death or any disposal steps due to yellow fever rules. He will seek meetings with Secretary Alger and Adjutant General Corbin and arrange transport with Ward Line agents once approval is secured.

Congressman Fitzgerald Boston Washington Major Grady War Department Cuba Fitzgerald Alger Corbin New York Ward Line

Congressman Aids Soldiers Move North For Cooler Climate

A communication received yesterday states soldiers will be taken to a northern point as soon as conditions permit. Mr Fitzgerald aims to arrange the transfer, especially for Massachusetts troops, and secure the remains. Mrs Grady and family hope for success and assurances of continued effort.

Fitzgerald Massachusetts

Levine Albert nuptials held in Biddeford

The marriage of Miss Annie Albert daughter of Mr and Mrs David Albert and Mr Samuel Levine of Boston took place today at Foresters Hall 92 Main street Biddeford The ceremony was conducted by Rabbi E Brown of Portland with a gathering of prominent Hebrews from Boston in attendance.

Biddeford Annie Albert David Albert Samuel Levine Boston Foresters’ Hall Main Street Rabbi E. Brown Portland

Professor Caleb R. Trye Dies of Heart Disease in Boston

Sharon reports the sudden death of Professor Caleb R. Trye a private school teacher at 5 Massachusetts avenue Boston at his Bullard street residence from heart disease in the forenoon.

Sharon Caleb R. Trye Massachusetts Avenue Boston Bullard Street

Thompson Hanged for Poisoning Ep Church Sexton

ST. LOUIS Aug 1 George Thompson colored was hanged today He protested innocence to the last Thompson's crime was the poisoning of Joseph Cunningham the white sexton at St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

ST. Louis George Thompson Thompson Joseph Cunningham Whitte Sexton St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Ephraim W. Sells Dies in Columbus Circus Family

Ephraim W. Sells elder of the Sells Bros circus died in Columbus today from Bright's disease. The renowned show family built a national touring circus empire and were prominent in American entertainment.

Columbus O Ephraim W. Sells Sells Bros Bright

Money to Loan at Per Cent Epwa on Real Estate

Fragmentary text suggests a loan offer with per cent rate and real estate terms. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving only the general concept of borrowed sums secured by property.

Real Es

Margus Jernegan escorted to Boston by Pinkertons

Marcus W Jernegan brother of a gold brick manufacturer from North Lubec Maine arrived in Boston with Pinkerton detectives showing keen interest in his company He gave himself up voluntarily no specific charge currently pending only a civil suit noted but detectives persist in keeping watch over him.

Marcus W Melvin O. Adams Tremont Building Adams Electrolytic Marine Salts Company P. F. Jernegan Jernegan Providence Jernezan Pinkerton Marcus France Watts Boston Marcus W. Jernegan North Lubec

Missing manager sparks audit of gold compound lab

In Lubec Maine Aug 1 police search of Charles Fisher room at Electro lytic Marine Salts Co uncovered bottles labeled Auri chloridum or chloride of gold. The liquid could be mixed with accumulators to later crystallize by alleged secret processes. The scheme allegedly involved adding fluid gold undetected to the accumulators. Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets cure digestion and all forms of stomach trouble.

LUBEC Charles Fisher Electrolytic Marine Salts Company

Lords in Court as Hooley Accuses Delawarr and Albemarle

London August 1 Ernest Hooley the bankrupt promoter testified in court that the Earl of Winchelsea proposed paying him ten thousand pounds for joining the Cycle Tube Company board. He said the Earl could not take the money personally and suggested his brother receive it. Hooley alleged other payments to directors and editors to influence flotation, with further claims of bribes to various nobles and officials. An adjournment ended the dramatic session after Hooley threatened to reveal telegrams and drafts.

London Ernest Terah Nooley Earl of Mr. Hooley Hooley Lord March Schwenpes Board Adolphus Drucker Northampton Blundel Maisle Walter Lennox Lord Templeton Prince of Wales Britannia Lawson Johnstone Delawarr Albemarle Lord Albemarle Iso Lord Delawarr Lord Delaware

Pontoons Begin Voyage for Santiago and Navy Work

Crowds at East Boston watch as pontoons ordered by Lt Hobson depart aboard the tug Fred Dalzell for New York en route to Santiago de Cuba to raise sunken ships of Cervera. Hector repairs at navy yard. Foreman William Hichborn celebrates 63rd year of service.

Hobson Fred Dalzell New York Santiago de Cuba Cervera Boston Pedro Hector Navy Yard William Hichborn Hichborn Charlestown F. M. Wise G. M. Flount J. M. Wilmot H. L. Thomas James McIntyre E. V. Lyman W. E. Dobbins L. D. Fisher C. R. Wood Howison Washington Naval Prison Massachusetts Naval Brigade North Atlantic Minnesota Weeks Department At

Conditions on the Concho Reported by Dr Lesser

Dr A M Lesser arrived from Santiago de Cuba aboard the Concho with 172 sick and wounded soldiers. He stated orders called for 175 convalescents and fever patients, but medicines were insufficient and water was impure. He noted overcrowded berths, lack of mattresses, heat, and many sleeping on deck. He submitted his statement to the Red Cross president.

New York A. M. Lesser Santiago de Cuba U. S LaGarde Ireland Concho Tampa Leseer The Red Cross Society

Thorn Died Bravely At Sing Sing

Martin Thorn was electrocuted at Sing Sing Prison at 11 17 P M He faced death with a crucifix in hand and prayers from Father Heinzelman The execution used 1950 volts for five seconds then 400 volts for 55 seconds He died quietly as witnesses observed The autopsy noted brain development and healed tuberculosis The body will be taken to New York tomorrow by former employers Hippe and Hinchcliffee for funeral arrangements

Sing Sing Martin Thorn Thorn Father Heinzelman Warden Sage Hippe and Hinchcliffee New York

Astor Delivers Santiago Capitulation to McKinley

Colonel John Jacob Astor arrives at the War Department in Washington near 11 o clock and delivers the original Santiago capitulation document to President McKinley before departing for New York. He is expected to be named quartermaster general on General Miles’s staff after his meeting with the President.

Washington, D. C John Jacob Astor War Department Corbin Executive Santiago McKinley New York Miles

Temperance Parade Meeting Notices Readied

St. Gregory's Total Abstinence and Mutual Benefit Society plans a Thursday meeting to act on parade arrangements. St. Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society convenes tonight at St. Peter's Church to hear committee reports and finalize parade plans.

St. Gregory’s Total Abstinence and Mutual Benefit Society St. Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society St. Peter's Church Meeting House

Dividend Declared for Hampshire County National Bank Creditors

The Comptroller of the Currency has declared a dividend of 59 new cents in favor of the creditors of the Hampshire County National Bank of Northampton Massachusetts.

Washington Aus Theampshire County National Bank Northampton Mass

Beaver Falls mill of James P. Lewis burns in blaze

Lowville New York August 1 The James P Lewis Company strawboard pulp mill at Beaver Falls has burned. The loss is 950000.

Lowville N. Y James P. Lewis Company Beaver Falls

Carriage Shipments From Amesbury Jump in July

Amesbury reports 6581 carriages shipped in July, up from 636 in the same month last year, indicating a strong month for local manufacturing and commerce.

Amesbury

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SEA Gold Fisher Marcus Jernegan Ryan Pinkertons Phelan Harrison Avenue T. D. Roberts Roberts Bunco Jernegan and Mr. Wilkins S. Henry Wilkins Dover Street West Somerville Faneuil Hall Market Somerville Bryant McLellan Willow Avenue Zebedee E. Cliff Summer Street Howard D. Moore Tremont Temple J. F. Fitzgerald Chelsea Hebrew Ladies’ Charitable Association Amory Grove Roxbury Chevro Thilim West End Ladies’ Aid Association Oak Island Grove Revere Levine Albert G. B. Frye Margus Hub Fisher’s Lubic Munyon W.l.douglas W. L. Douglas Washington, Cor Essex St Court Street City Hall Avenue Prince Hichborns Col. Astor Temperance Parade Parer Mill Amesbury’s Carriage Trade
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