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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1895

Page

2

Revere Officers Role in Libbey Case Faces Scrutiny

A Post report details debates in Revere over police staffing and the involvement of Officer Fred W. Deering with Rosie Libbey. Deering defends himself, saying Libbey came to a boarding house with her brother in law for two to three days and that no concealment or favoritism occurred. He cites interviews with Chief Rhoades and describes track of events including visits to Chelsea and the Pines and the arrival of Libbey's would be guardians Towne and Trane.

Deering Revere Rosie Libbey Rhoades Fred W. Deering Topsfield Burnham Board of Selectmen C. H. Hall Harry Skeffington Post Revere Police Raroh Trane Pines Chelsea Haverhill Ralph Towne Boston

Landers Leaves Arcadia to Continue Boston Mrs Gardner Search

James W. Landers of Arcadia Neb who has been in the city a week pursuing Mrs E T Gardner the missing Endeavorer from that town left Youngs Hotel after paying his bill and went elsewhere He had come east at the request of Mr Gardner and Arcadia Congregational Church to locate Mrs Gardner A private detective has been on the case since July 24 with uncertain results It is believed Mrs Gardner met a Michigander in Chicago and went to Bangor where she was placed in the care of relatives she had lived by begging and appeared slightly demented

James W. Landers Arcadia Neb Ald Mr. Landers Mrs. Gardner Mr. Gardner Bangor Cora Edward Atkinson Europe Greathead Thames Boston Boston Heights New York & New England Railway South Boston East Boston

Treatment for Alcoholism Conference Opens at Hotel Pelham

This week Mr. Gould, manager of the Boston Treatment for Alcoholism, will hold quiet confidential consultations in Hotel Pelham Room 407 for men who cannot leave their work by day. No charge for admission. Hundreds cured in Boston. No names recorded.

Gould The Boston Hotel Pelham Rosen

Belle R Smith Missing in Lynn After Family Feud

Mrs Belle R Smith 37 disappeared on July 22 from 137 Fayette Street Lynn. Her father George Hayward suspects suicide, while neighbors blame husband Silas Smith amid ongoing quarrels. She left in a blue skirt light waist straw hat with red trim carrying a light cape and blue box. letters from Vermont and Montpelier trickle in. Thoras Savin, another local, returned home from Charlestown after a brief disappearance.

Mrs. Smith West Randolph Annex Cottage High Rock Mr. Savin Post Charlestown

Cora Look Found After Missing From Back Bay

Cora Look, 22, reported missing from 80 Truro Street Back Bay last Tuesday, was found yesterday in a house on Bigelow Hill Oak Square. She was taken to Station 14 for processing and questioning.

Bositon Cora Look Truro Street Back Bay Bigelow Hill Oak Square

Daughters Missing After Abduction Suspect Arrest

Angello Bucci of Elizabeth searches Boston for one daughter believed abducted or eloped. His eldest, Mrs Antilo, and Mary, 17, visited two months ago. Rafael Chicco, a candy factory boarder, is accused of being overly intimate and taking the girl July 12. A $200 offer to return was refused. police alert Providence and Division 1 detectives. Father reports Chicco may have another wife in Italy and here.

Angello Bucci Italy Elizabeth Boston Mr. Bucci Mrs. Antillo North Street Mary Rafael Chicco Chicco Narragansett Pier Division 1 Providence Police Department

Edward Molloy Missing in Concord

Edward Molloy, a Gardener once employed by Judge Henry C. Merwin, disappeared after leaving his home off Lexington street Thursday morning. He was seen at Fitchburg station around noon and had about $50 with him. His wife and their small child remain at home as the search continues.

Concord Edward Molloy Lexington Street Boston Fitchburg Station Henry C. Merwin

Woman Discovers Explosive Box Aimed at Theodore Roosevelt

Miss Daisy James, a New York post office clerk, found a wooden jewelry box addressed to Theodore Roosevelt at Central Police Office. The box contained a sealed cartridge and fuse with matches and sandpaper, designed to ignite and explode the cartridge. one match flashed when opened.

New York Daisy James General Post Office Theodore Roosevelt Central Police Office James A. J. Campbell Campbell Dayton

Moonlight boat trip from Leighton House and town events

Guests from Winthrop Highlands enjoyed a moonlight excursion aboard the O. E. Lewis chartered for the occasion. Richardson's Band played openly in Town Hall square, and a large crowd attended Mamie Learnard's Orchestra engaged for a benefit dance at the New Winthrop Hotel dining hall on the 21st. The New Winthrop Hotel guests will sail tonight on two tugs supplied by I. T. Winsor. The funeral of Miss Mary A. Burke of Beachmont was held yesterday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, with interment in the Malden family vault following a typhoid death.

Leighton House Winthrop Highlands O. E. Lewis Richardson Town Hall Square Winthrop W. A. Smith New Winthrop Hotel Charles Tighe Mamie Learnard I. T. Winsor Floating South Boston Crescent Beach Mary A. Burke Beachmont Burke P.D. Burke Winthrop Avenue James H. Lee Church of the Immaculate Conception Revere Malden Father Lee

Newspaper Trust Delayed in Philadelphia The Trust May Form Later

D L Ward Philadelphia agent for several newspaper manufacturers said the proposed Newspaper Trust with a 35 million dollar capital would not be perfected until year end. He cited contracts not expiring until late fall as the reason for the delay in organizing the corporation.

Philadelphia D. L. Ward Philadelphian News Paper Trust Ward

Funeral of Hugh Adrien Ex Mayor O Brien

Cathedral crowded for ex mayor O Brien funeral with many tributes and floral emblems including shamrock cross and ivy wreath. Sermon urged hopeful Christian view of death and eternal reward as mourners reflect on loss and guidance to remain faithful.

O’brien Commonwealth Avenue Union Institution of Savings Charitable Irish Society Leopold Morse

Funeral of Hugh OBrian detailed in solemn Boston ceremony

The Boston funeral for Hugh O’Brien featured a seven foot high floral tribute from the Common Council and wreaths from city and church groups. Honorary pallbearers and a long list of civic leaders attended a pontifical mass led by Bishop Harkins, with remarks on his public service, charity work, and dedication to education and urban development. The procession moved to Holyrood cemetery in Brookline for burial after the service.

Boston Electric Company B. F. Keith A. Shuman Bernard Corr Charles M. Palmer Lowell Mayors’ Club John Henry Watson The Catholic Union W. H. Cundy Franklin Typographical Society M. M. Cunniff Patrick Maguire Hugh Carey St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum Edward J. Flynn Charitable Irish Society Paul H. Kendricken Union Institution For Savings Harkins Providence William P. McQuaid Richard Nagle Father Linehan Somerville Nicholas R. Walsh James J. O’brien William Byrne S. J P. D. Murphy P. A. McKenna C. T. McGrath Philip O'Donnell J. B. Galvin P. M. O’connor D. J. Herlihy J. D. Colbert F. S. Knapp Peter Rohan Thomas Sheehan Alphonse Charlier Arthur McAvoy James Kelly Thomas Coughlan Father Gilligan Schmidt J. Frank Donahoe Father Bodfish Canton Hugh O’brien Holyrood Brookline O’brien Europe Curtis Dever Barry Presho Common Council Norris Newmiarch O’callaghan Colby Turner Brawley Peters Osborne

Narrow Escape Fire Destroys Murphy Home in Revere

Yesterday morning a fire alarm from Box 36 sent volunteers to E. J. Murphy and wife on Railroad Avenue. Mrs Murphy’s gown ignited over a gasoline stove while preparing breakfast. Mr Murphy and neighbors rescued them as flames reached curtains. All belongings lost. the house is a total loss with damages estimated 4000 to 5000, only partial insurance. The Palace bathing rooms profits and a purse were saved by timely evacuation.

Revere E. J. Murphy Railroad Avenue

Milford News Briefs: Horse incident to wedding and court

A horse belonging to Michael O'Brien ran from Bear Hill to Central street, injuring him and killing the horse after a shaft pierced its side. Patrick J. Dillon and Maggie Manion wed at the church, with a reception at Brian Manion's West street home. District Court heard four cases with fines and probation. Gendron bicycle theft reported at Thomas & Walton's. A Milford baseball team beat Upton, and Baptist Church members express loyalty amid accusations against Rev. Bryant McLellan.

Milford Michael O’brien Bear Hill Batman Hobart’s Central Street William Stewart Margaret Mulvey Woonsocket William R. Luby Thomas & Walcott’s Sheriff Snell Charles Gillon Upton Baptist Church Bryant McLellan P. P. Field McLellan

After Stock Taking Sale at Larrabee Co Store

The store of F. Larrabee & Co. is running a major after stock-taking clearance this week. They closed Saturday for stock counts and mark downs. Thirty departments of top world products are being unloaded for fall goods, reflecting a strong sacrifice rule against carrying over stock.

F. Larrabee & Co

Resignation Over Bar At Bridgeport Golf Club

William E. Baillie, a leading Bridgeport manufacturer, resigns as president of the Bridgeport Golf Club this afternoon in protest of the recent introduction of a bar at the club house of the Country Club. Further resignations are anticipated.

Bridgeport, Conn William E. Baillie Bridgeport Golf Club

Wringer Co. Offers Repairs and Mail Orders

The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension manufactures wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Fate of the W. W. Crapo schooner reported near Dover

Miss Mary Hardy received a letter from her mother describing the fate of the W. W. Crapo. The schooner, loaded with sodium nitrate at Iquique Chile, was to sail July 3 for New York but faced weather. An incendiary fired the ship at about 10:30 p.m. all aboard escaped with their lives. Only the chronometer was saved. Captain Hardy and his family expect home soon via Panama and then by steamer to Philadelphia or New York.

Dover N. Hi W. W. Crapo Mary Hardy W. W. Hardy Hardy Iquique Chili New York Isthmus Panama Philadelphia

Kaplan Sends Baby Biography Book to Cleveland Family

Cincinnati man A O Kaplan sent President Grover Cleveland a blank book for recording baby events after each birth. Cleveland replied from Buzzards Bay Mass dated July 18 1895 thanking Kaplan and praising the family’s children as great treasures. The president notes he is a father of four girls and extends congratulations.

Cincinnati A. O. Kaplan Cleveland Grover Cleveland

Mary J Cater Aged 19 Dies In Chelsea

Cater at Chelsea obituary states Mary J Cater beloved wife of Albert Cater and daughter of Manane Elizabeth Dyer aged 19. Funeral from 154 Chester Avenue Wednesday at 8 AM with high mass at St Rose Church. Relatives and friends invited. Marie comment about summer fashion contrasts with Marlow remark on bills.

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Methyl — Dental Co Tremont St Telephone Libbey Cas Rosie Landers —Flits Gardner Pinkerton Belle R. Smith Tremont Row Roosevelt North Shore Newspaper Trust Leach Hood Hugh Adrien LEA & Perrins LEA & Perrins’ Sauce Worcestershire United States John Duncan N. Y Bishop Harkins Hugh O'Brien Messrs T. N. Hart E. A. Curtis Nathan Matthews John Gorman J. L. Carr J. McGoogan Palmer Porter Quincy Fisher Waltham Whipple Brockton Kimball Newton Hart, Green and Matthews Samuel A. Green Nathan Matthews, Jr Thomas N. Hart John H. Sullivan John F. Fitzgerald Thomas J. Gargan William H. Lee J. W. Coveney Charles H. Taylor John B. Moran Robert Burdett B. F. Stacey P. Maguire P. J. Donovan Thomas M. Babson William J. Quinn William Doogue P. J. Kennedy James Fallon John H. Duane Hugh Brady Edward J. Donovan F. D. Rideout John R. Murphy Isaac S. Rosnosky Keyes Fire Department John B. Martin E. G. Walker Samuel Courtney D. P. Roberts Owen A. Galvin Godfrey Morse John B. Fitzpatrick Thomas F. Doherty Jackson Jerry McCarthy Edward J. Jenkins P. J. Maguire Joseph P. Lomasney William Donovan John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute Winter St Boston World Mass Milford News Cape Cod Central House West Starwich Maas D.C. Baker District of Massachusetts Circuit Court of the United States James EE. Fitzgerald Ben J. H. Bradlee Brighton St Butler & CO Causeway St Baby Marion Marie America Marlow Mallow Spa Roger F. Scannell N. E JAS. E. Pepper Cor. Charles and Cambridge Sts Jas. E. Pepper & Co Distillers Lexington
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