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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1902

Page

7

The King V Vine Ireland? Royal Yacht Near Milford Haven

The Victoria and Albert with King Sidward and Queen Alexandra rests off Milford Haven Wales opposite Queenstown about 150 miles away. Officials prepare for a possible Cork visit and a short stop at Valentia island to see the Knight of Kerry. The king plans next day courses only.

London Victoria and Albert King Sidward Queen Alexandra Milford Haven Wales Queenstown Milford Ireland Cork Irish Valentia Island Kerry

Nelsons in San Francisco seek estate clarification

Mrs Hannah Nelson 70 of Newmarket New Jersey arrives in San Francisco with son A G Nelson to pursue administration of the late Mrs Charles L Fair estate. Other relatives including Charles J Smith and Fred Fowler are present. Parties anticipate out of court settlement and possible funds addition as compromise details await.

San Francisco Hannah Nelson Charles L. Fair Newmarket N. J A. G. Nelson Plainfield Nelson Charles J. Smith Boulder Creek Col Joseph Harvey Hermann Oelrichs

Parnell Associates Elect New Officers in Ward 17 Meeting

The Charles Stewart Parnell Associates met at Hampden and Albany streets in Ward 17 yesterday. J Elliott presided as officers were elected with five new members and 20 applications. Newly elected: John Elliott president Hugh Crossin vice president Francis Campbell financial secretary Patrick McGirr recording secretary Patrik Murray treasurer Hugh Girlan sergeant at arms Patrick McGirr sentinel. John Mansfield, Ward 17 representative and Senate candidate, spoke on democracy triumphs.

Charles Stewart Parnell Hampden Albany J. Elliott John Elliott Hugh E. Crossin Francis J. Campbell Patrick J. MccGirr Patrik J. Murray Hugh Girlan Patrick McGirr Sentinel John J. Mansfield Ward Senate

Why $7000 a Year Is Not Too Much for a Boy at Harvard

A New York Supreme Court case asks whether a nephew should receive $10 000 annually for a Harvard education and maintenance. A Harvard student estimated living costs on $7000 including housing, automobile, clothing, board, theatre, horse upkeep, tutoring, clubs, travel, and tuition.

Harvard University Supreme Court of New York Mary Whaley Chisolm Francis Marion Whaley Supreme Court Harvard

Wilbur Nims 12 Tells How He and Two Chums Ran Away to Portland

Hyde Park youths Wilbur Nims and brothers Ernest and Ralph Wheaton ran away to Portland Maine aboard the Governor Ding Ly after a Readville outing. They were returned home by Saturday and Wilbur describes the decision to go and the voyage from Boston, including a night on deck and a lockup in a Portland stateroom. A pet cat kept beside him during the telling.

Wilbur Nims Chums Portland Hyde Park Priest H. Wheaton Ralph Wilbur I. Nims Wheaton Boys Boston Wilbur

Princeton Morality Up. Green Praises Student Conduct

Rev W Benton Green of Princeton University said Princeton students showed better moral conditions than two years ago praising reduced drinking and stricter honor system with few cheating incidents. He preached on acquired tastes and urged persistence in seeking righteousness and heavenly aims.

Princeton W. Benton Green Princeton University Andover Mr. Green Earth Heaven

The Hound of Baskervilles Novel Snapshot

Dr Mortimer brings Sherlock Holmes the case of Sir Charles Baskerville found dead on Baskerville Hall grounds with a giant hound print nearby. Holmes suspects a local legend and a mysterious convict stalks the moor as Watson escorts heir Henry Baskerville. Watson reports Hunt on the moor and a tense encounter with Mrs. Laura Lyons’s testimony.

A. Conan Doyle Morning Post Dr. Mortimer Sherlock Holmes Sir Charles Baskerville Baskerville Hall Sir Hugo Baskervilles Holmes Sir Charles Dr. Watson Henry Baskerville Stapleton Henry Sir Henry Misa Stapleton Laura Lyons

Richards denies resignation and law partnership report

A dispatch from Solicitor General John K. Richards at his summer home in South Duxbury Mass denies plans to resign or form a law partnership with Abner McKinley stating he has no such intentions.

Washington John K. Richards South Duxbury Mass Abner McKinley Richards

Afternoon gown in blue batiste with lace details

Linen gore skirt in blue batiste features white lace seams and a deep flounce. The waist and sleeves display shirted sections with heading, narrow lace hem, Cape collar of muslin and lace with black ribbon, and a ribbon girdle with a rosette.

Marlborough’s Auto Collides With Farmer’s Trap

The Duke of Marlborough's car struck a farmer's trap on Mynsham road near Oxford. A woman and a little girl aboard were thrown from the trap. the woman suffered a slight concussion and was taken to Radcliffe Infirmary by the duke.

Marlborough London Duke of Marlborough Mynsham Road Ford Radcliffe Infirmary

Auburndale Man Loses $50 in Ancient Confidence Game

William A. Jones of Auburndale was duped at Long Wharf by a man using the name Thomas F. Morgan in a revived prewar confidence scheme. The victim, who offered $10 cash and a $750 check from a New York bank, realized the fraud after the stranger vanished. Police search for the 55 year old, 6 foot 10 inch suspect with sandy mustache.

Charles Baskerville Hall Coombe Tracey Barrymore William A. Jones Auburndale Thomas F. Morgan Jones Nova Scotia Firangeline Long Wharf Mr. Morgan Mr. Jones Pillebury Cy’’ Young J. Pierpont Morgan Morgan

Farewell Sermon by Rev J P F Kelley in Somerville Parish

The Rev J P F Kelley preached his farewell sermon at St Joseph's Somerville after 19 years in the parish. He thanked parishioners for kindness and expressed hope prayers would accompany him to his new assignment at St John's North Cambridge. Kelley, a Lonsdale RI native, has resided in Somerville since age seven and was ordained Christmas 1882.

J. P. F. Kelly St. John’s Church North Cambridge Archbishop Williams St. Joseph’s Church Somerville Father Kelly St. Joseph's Church Lonsdale R. I St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore Fast Boston St. Joseph's, Somerville

Olive Broad Buried After Maine Murder

In Cornish Maine on August 24 Miss Olive Broad was murdered while walking toward a wood road near a fair. Eyewitnesses describe a burly man with a 10 day beard and dark dusty clothes as the suspect, with a lunch remains can found nearby. Funeral services were held at the Brownfield residence with coroner and local officials in attendance.

Cornish Henry A. Miles Baldwin Olive HE. Broad Wood Road Perley Spencer Spencer C. L. Storer Allbert Burnell Miss Broad David Colcord Brownfield Hobson C. H. Young T. M. Davies

Press Club Fire Laddies Muster at Nantasket Beach

The Boston Press Club hook and ladder company held its first muster at Nantasket Beach. Eighteen members traveled by boat from Boston and were welcomed by foreman Walter E. Adams and escorted to Atlantic Hill for a fish dinner with clam chowder from the Pacific Hours. The group swam afterward and unveiled new insignia drawing public curiosity.

Nantasket Hook and Ladder Boston Press Club Nantasket Beach Boston R. F. Hall Atlantic Hill Walter E. Adams

A Convict Hunter Unmasks a Hidden Scout on the Moor

Dr. Watson follows Sir Henry Frankland as the old man revels in legal battles over common rights and a secretive boy who ferries food to a moorland convict. The telescope scene shows a furtive child carrying a bundle, glimpsed from the leads, hinting at a key clue in the pursuit.

Perkins Sir Henry Frankland Siem Old Middleton’s Park Dr. Watson Sir John Morland Morland Court of Queen’s Bench County Constabulary Regina Barrymore

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Nelsons Parnell Associates Elect Conan Doyle Black Tor Regent Street Lueck Mr. Frankland Batiste J. P. F. Kelley Somerville Parish Ollive Broad Press Club Fire Laddies Hook and NEW Publications Beantown
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