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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1900

Page

8

Aged Lovers Reunite in Wilkesbarre After 50 Years

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania an 80 year old man J L Wilkinson and 72 year old widow Mrs Sarah Ann Wilkinson formerly Mrs Cool wed after a fifty year estrangement. The couple had separated in their youth after a quarrel and each married others before finding renewed affection and marrying today. The ceremony followed Alderman John Masterson's arranging of the match.

Wilkesbarre Penn Darby Joan Tannery J. L. Wilkinson Weatherly Sarah Ann Cool John Masterson Wilkinson Jacob Sally

Amelie Rives Astray in Virginia Seclusion

Princess Troubetsky known writer Amelie Rives disappeared from Castle Hill near Charlottesville. She was later found in an old swamp at Peter's Mountain, amid nervous prostration and suspected melancholia. Her artist husband remains at Castle Hill and she has avoided relatives, roaming only at night.

Richmond Princess Troubetsky Amelie Rives Castle Hill Arlottesville Esterday Peter’s

Cuban teachers sail from Boston aboard Sedgwick end Harvard expedition

Four Cuban teacher transports departed the harbor after a farewell at the navy yard as the Sedgwick carried 428 teachers toward New York and beyond. Rumors of engagements surrounded Superintendent Alexis Frye with Senorita Maria Arruebarreno as readings and dances sparked gossip aboard the vessel.

New York Harvard Boston Washington Philadelphia Navy Yard Sedgwick Frye Alexis E. Frye Cuba Angel Santa Clara Hemenway Havana Randall Mr. Frye Senorita Arruebarreno Tandre America Simone the Gr Alice Longfellow Gulick Rresel Las Maestras Cubanos Cambridge Morales Moreira Senorita Pilar Lilly Senorita Adriana Bellini

Mary Baker Eddy withdraws invitation for Concord NH excursion

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy cancels her invitation for First Church of Christ, Scientist members to meet in Christian Science Hall, Concord New Hampshire during old home week. Unavoidable engagements force her to withdraw the trip and special train plans were being considered.

Mary Baker G. Eddy First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Christian Science Hall Concord N. H Old Home

Kilff Visits Wife In Flatbush Asylum

Michael Kilff of Newark N J went to the Flatbush public asylum to see his wife Margaret who, while under an hallucination, told police yesterday that her husband jumped from the Brooklyn bridge. She will be held in the observation ward until medical examiners pass judgment on her condition.

NW York Michael Kilff Newark N. J Flatbush Margaret Brooklyn Police Esterday Brooklyn Bridge

Boarding house keeper arrested in Mrs Reilly death

New York police detain Peter Wood a 40 year old boarding house keeper on suspicion of killing Mrs Kateilly who stayed at his house on Sunday. Wood allegedly struck Mrs Reilly on the head with an iron bar as reported by his own child.

New York Peter Wood Kateilly

Draper Planned Extensive Improvements at Hopedale Home

Aug 16 Hopedale. General William F. Draper will renovate his residence with a two story bay window on the west, raise the eaves to add a French roof, and install new bays and additional improvements to harmonize the exterior.

Hopedalee William F. Draper

Appletons Paid in Full After Reorganization

Creditors of D. Appleton & Co. will receive 100 cents on the dollar as reorganization provides ample capital to continue operations. James G. Gannon, chairman of the reorganization committee, confirms the payout and ongoing business plan.

New York D. Appleton & Co James G. Gannon House of

Hatters Strike Settled In New Jersey Factories

Sixty makers at Fred Berg & Co. in Orange, New Jersey, who struck yesterday over hiring non union workers, returned to work after those men were discharged. At Eugene V Connell & Co. all union workers are at work, though Hatters Union officers warn of potential boycotts on goods from the two factories.

New York Fred Berg & Co Orange N. J Eugene V. Connett & Co Hatters’ Union

Body recovered after drowning of Cambridge councilman

The body of Councilman Harvey W. Walker was found in the Charles River near Captain's Island after a lengthy search by divers led by Fred Gifford. Walker, 82, drowned Wednesday night from a cramp in the right thigh, with family and public officials awaiting news as the body was brought to shore and prepared for funeral arrangements.

Harvey W. Walker Charles River Captain’s Island Cambridge Brighton Fred Gifford Boston Roger Wells Highgate Street Allston Walker Gifford Bath House Judson Litchfield Litchfield Post Frank Cushman Common Counsell Ard Ancient Order of United Workmen First Heavy Artillery Congregational Cambridge Street Milton Boston University Franklin Mass Kingston Midgepon Harvard School Tremont Building Liston Minneapolis Cushman Common Council Hart

Runaway Team Stopped by Boston Police Hero

Patrolman Muir of Station 1 stopped a runaway team on Blackstone Street linked to the American Express Company. The horses bolted after backing into a horse, breaking its bridle.

Muir Boston American Express Company Blackstone Street

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