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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1893

Page

8

Was She Married New Bardwell suicide mystery deepens

New York August 3. Maria Bardwell Boston girl died by her own action. Reports claim she was married. her brother and uncle dispute, noting mental illness and religious fervor. A Boston lawyer withheld her stated reason. The body remains unclaimed as inquiries unfold.

New York the Post Maria Bardwell Boston Joshua Lovett Miss Bardwell Murray Miss Bardwel Maria Henry L. Bardwell Church Street Mark’s Place Brooklyn Mooney Greenwich Street McKenna Francis Bardwell Converse, Stanton & Cullen Franklin Street South Framingham Benjamin Bates Bardwell Bates Bardwell Joseph Francis Bates Pleasant Street Medford Sea View Marshfield Josiah Bardwell Francis Skinner Joy Street Church of the Advent Gardwell D. E. Bangs State Street Boylston Street

East Coast bike meet to test world records at Waltham

The first week of September promises top level bicycle racing in Waltham with the Maiden Club, the Waltham Club and the Associated Cycling Clubs staging major events. Cash and diamond prizes up to $150 and pacemaker bonuses lure racers from Boston to Chicago, with a Mt Washington handicap race and a rich program of officials, courses, and entries. The article notes foreign stars like L. S. Meintjes and lists many local club activities and preparations for upcoming meets

Chicago Waltham Waltham Club Bradstreet Hartford Bne Mt. Washington Back Bay Park Beacon Street B. C FE. Goodwin Fred W. McArdle Frederick White G. A. Wilbur P. J. Alexander H. F. Preling L. A. C. Kelsey Fred McDonough W. H. Bryan H. Reed E. Wood Quincy Cycle Club Suffolks Brockton Nantasket Hough’s Neck Leavitt Clinton and Fitchburg Emlem W. Robinson Mr. Meintjes United States South African Wanderers Whitworth Osmond Mt. Washingtons Birdstreet Dorchester Springfield Hampden Park

Cyclists Gather in Chicago for International Races

Chicago prepares for major cycling events next week as top riders arrive. Johnson vows to beat Sanger or quit racing, Zimmerman and Sanger seen as threats, Osmond warehouses a cautious show, track praised as fastest in the West, Sriber from Mexico also present with a noted speed burst and quiet confidence.

Chicago Zimmerman Jersey Wonder Sanger Milwaukee John S. Johnson Johnson Saner Ife Crow Osmond Carlos Sriber Senor Sriber Mexico Republic

Championship of Somerville Opens Earnest Ball Series

A schedule lists games for the Somerville championship with matches against Y M C A and Somerville Reds from August 5 to September 4. Ten gold medals will be awarded to the champion club.

Somerville Somervilles Somerville Casta Somerville Reds Y. M. Oa

Washington night express for Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington

Travellers for Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington take the Washington night express train leaving the New York and New England station foot of Summer street daily including Sundays at 7 p.m. Through Pullman sleeping car without change.

Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New York New England Summer Street Pullman

Death by own action in a cell in Boston

Charles H. McCarron aged 24 died in a Somerville jail cell after arrest on embezzlement charges. He had worked for W. P. Fessenden and sold liquor to C. H. Ames and Hall & Lyon, then vanished with funds. Authorities suspect he ingested poison and took his own life to avoid arrest. The body was held for further examination.

Waltham Charles H. McCarron Somerville McCarron W. P. Fessenden State Street Boston C. H. Ames Hall & Lyon Fessenden Messrs Ames Halil & Lyon McCarthy Waters Greenwood Mead Goodnow Iis Washington Street East Hoyt

Goulds Build Grand Roxbury Church In Memory of Jay Gould

Miss Helen Gould leads a project to raise a $150000 church in Roxbury Delaware County New York with 2000 seats. The 250 by 125 foot structure will feature premium stained glass $10000 portraits $25000 organ and a $12000 memorial window. Cornerstone inscription honors Jay Gould and initial estimates foresee at least $250000 in family donations.

Jay Gould Helen Gould Miss Gould Roxbury Delaware County N. Y Matthew Mark Luke John St. Paul Athens Mars Hill Acropolis Paris Presbyterian Church Gould

Death by own action disputed in Waltham report

Police and friends of Somerville dispute Charles H. Mc Carron died by self harm in the Waltham police station. Relatives insist heart disease caused his death, noting no autopsy had been performed. Mc Carron, unmarried but soon to wed, had a troubled finances history and leaves two sisters.

Charles H. McCarron Waltham Eades Somerville McCarron Young Charles

Ship Brokers Sell Bark Taria Topan to Captain Coombs

John 8 Emery & Co. sold the bark Taria Topan of 600 tons to Captain Horace R. Coombs of Brunswick for Salem and New York parties. Built in Salem in 1870, it has long served in the Madagascar trade and will enter general freighting under Coombs, who formerly commanded the D. A. Brayton and Puritan. Special Officer George Smith begins his annual vacation roaming Boston and coastal shores, while Special Officer Wise of Station 1 enjoys a deserved outing. his vigilance keeps wharves free from confidence men and sharpers.

John 8. Emery Barkentine D. A. Brayton Puritan George Smith Taharf Boston Wise Station 1 Down East

Our American girls and brown Holland dresses in fashion

Our American girls do not take kindly to the brown Holland dresses trimmed with black satin, which have been received with so much favor in England. Beer are too severely simple and resemble nothing so much as furniture covering. They cost a good bit, too, for rain gowns, for the nicety of their making has much to do with their success.

England

Fines Imposed in Boston Policy Crackdown

Police crackdown on policy shops continues with Superintendent Eldridge pledging full action. About fifty people linked to gambling were arraigned or fined, with many receiving $100 penalties and some appeals. Captain Hemingway vows no letup as officers and informants push to end policy writing and selling in the city.

Post Eldridge John Connelly Joseph Baker Jacob Grossman John Sweeney John Moriarty Boston Charles M. Burton Meridian Street Station 7

Etna Club Formed With Officers and Facilities

A group of young men organized the Etna Club to pursue social and literary aims. Officers include President W H Curley and Secretary T J Morgan, with a full board of directors and a furnished house at 119 Eustis Street featuring a library and gym. A formal opening will invite state and city officials. Also forming Willow Vale Club to support St Agnes Industrial School with dances and events this winter. Officers: President Thomas A Jennings, Vice President Miss Nellie F Murphy, Secretary Miss Mary Kilduff, Treasurer Mrs Edward Shay. Executive committee includes Miss Julia M Lombard and Dr P W Moriarty. Miss Alice Kerrigan of Whitney Street and others are at Centre Harbor.

W. Barry J. McCarthy J. C. Donovan T. Phillips E. Crappo W. Edwards M. Dorn Eustis Street St. Agnes’s Industrial School Willow Vale Club Thomas A. Jennings Nellie F. Murphy Mary Kilduff Edward Shay Julia M. Lombard P. W. Moriarty Veronica Murphy Nellie Lyons Georgie Clark Alice Kerrigan Whitney Street Magrie Keiley Longwood Avenue Leah MacNaughton Worthington Street Centre Harbor

Mrs Mary A Alden Buried At St Peter's You May 19

The remains of Mrs Mary A Alden were buried from St Peter's Church yesterday after a requiem high mass and sermon by Father Ronan. Interment was at Mt Calvary Cemetery. In separate proceedings milkmen Hallie and others faced Milk Inspector Harrington for selling impure milk. Hallie was fined while the trials were continued to Aug 10.

Harrington Hallie

Knights of the Golden Eagle Plan Aug 30 Picnic

The First Regiment prepares for a full field day and picnic at Centennial Grove Essex on Aug 30 with a special sporting programme. Frederick Walter Breck is appointed an apothecary on board the Wabash, replacing E T Morse in the surgeon's yard. Breck led the three candidates. A small draft of blue jackets departed for Portland. Master-at-Arms Caleb Bates began a week long leave. Ladder 9 members compose a song titled Watch Him While He Sleeps.

Knights of the Golden Eagle Centennial Grove Essex Rederick Walter Breck The Wabash E. T. Morse Breck Portland Caleb Bates Ladder 9

Brookline Gas Price Cut to 1.40 per Thousand Feet

Brookline officials win a commission ruling cutting gas price from 1.50 to 1.40 per thousand feet starting Oct 1. The decision weighs Boston contracts and Brookline’s monopoly since 1853, noting prices and company subsidies, while cautioning against price levels below cost without broader changes. The board questions whether Brookline can sustain 1.40 without fair dividends and considers how existing investments should be charged to consumers.

Brookline Brookline Gaslight Company Boston Brighton Albert T. Lincoln, Jr Theodore P. Dresser Taney Brokline Hether Compan Copany Commonwealth Brooklin

For Sale and Leash Ads for Boston Gas Company Assets

A historical notice describes property suitable for manufacturing with deep water and rail links, ready utilities, and plans to build to tenant needs. It references Joseph B. Russell and 114 State St Boston, plus a Boston contract, capital of 1,000,000, and a proposal to cap gas price at $1.40 per 100 feet starting after Oct 1.

Lars

City officials fish trip ends with small catch but good time

Members of the city government fished yesterday from Swampscott aboard the pe ee. The big catch was a 16 pound catfish pulled by Police Chief Pitcher. The Sculpin Club and Malden fishermen also went out and had good luck.

Swampscott Pitcher Old Malden

Fence blocks Bay View track area prompts residents’ plea

The Bay View line on East Eighth Street remains fenced off with no action to remove it. Frustrated residents threaten to take measures if West End does not act, as they call for prompt resolution.

Mayor Bancroft May Veto Brattle Street Car Order

Uncertainty surrounds the Brattle street electric car order as Mayor Bancroft defers signing until Saturday to allow objections. He has long opposed the location and may let the measure become law by default, despite strong influence to veto. Public opinion favors the privilege, with a large board majority at stake. The piece notes cautious optimism about cars on Brattle street and possible disappointment if veto occurs. The second brief item reports the burial of James Mannin Lincoln at Cambridge Cemetery after services by Rev Alexander Blackburn at his mother's home.

Tremont House Hemingway Post Bret Harte Bancroft Brattle Street James Mannin Lincoln River Street Alexander Blackburn Cambridge Cemetery

Police Arrest Totals for Everett in July

Police records for July report 72 arrests in Everett. Breakdown: 46 drunkenness, 8 assault, 7 larceny, 4 disturbance of the peace, 2 contempt of court, 2 running a lottery, 1 embezzlement, 1 threats, and 1 bodily harm.

American Wringer Co Advertises Repair and Mail Orders

The American Wringer Co. located at 15 and 1 Broadway extension, city, manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

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Bardwell W. H. Wade Helen Gould Memorial N.Y Harvard Cottage City Dan Connolly F.h.snow Washburn Credit CO Jordan, Marsh & Co George Washburn King of Credit Men Charlestown Peabody Medical Institut Bulfinch ST Mass W. H. Parker Eylston G Washington and Boylston Ste Boston, Ma Bostal Postoffice Joseph B. Russell State ST Malden South Bistoy Bay View East Eighth Stree Washington Lodge A. C Dahlgren Hall Bernard J. Devine Wil Saratoga Sharon Springs James T. Powers James F. Barry Thomas A. McGuire Maurice Thare William Oo.elliot Mark Ransom Mosquito Fleet Yacat Club Marblehead Salem Boothbay Halifax N. S George Dector Broadway SS. Peter and Paul T. A. and B. Society Charley Anderson Captain Wall Engine 1 John Randolph Woodward Street Cambridge Everett
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