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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1899

Page

8

Missing Lowell pair arouses city alarm as searches continue

Mrs. Edward Welch and John Murphy have been missing from their homes for about three weeks in Lowell. Murphy, a junior partner in Brady & Murphy liquor firm, was last seen with promises to meet Welch who vanished the next day. Relatives fear for their safety as police efforts prove futile and family tensions surface.

Lowell Edward Welch John Murphy Murphy Brady & Murphy Worthen and Fletcher Streets Maria McCoy Rock Street Welch Edward H. Welch Copson Fletcher Street Mr. Welch Mrs. Welch

Death by Own Action Shocks New York Hospital

Authorities at Hudson Street Hospital report two versions of the death of Katie Senack a 17 year old Hungarian girl taken in on Friday night in a demented state. The true cause appears self inflicted by a radiator while a watcher reported she wandered the streets. A woman named Mrs E Craw employed her as a servant and she left home to buy groceries then vanished.

New York Hudson Street Hospital Katie Senack Feeman Greenwich Street Quv E. Craw Eleventh Street

Damages Sought Over Affection in Danbury Suit

In Danbury Connecticut Mrs. Franklyn Hart sues Mrs. Anna Knapp for 10000 damages claiming alienation of affection and loss of companionship and financial support for her husband. The bill was filed in the town clerk's office detailing alleged interference and resulting suffering.

Danbury Conn Franklyn Hart Anna Knapp Ner Knapp Src Rand Tosh Urbance

Miss Rand Returns Home After Disappearance

Miss Margaret Rand, a Sunday school teacher who vanished Tuesday, returned to her uncle Robert H. Patton’s home at 212 East 124th Street last night. Patton persuaded reporters to wait as Rand claimed she had attended a Christian Endeavorers gathering in Albany and wished to live at the Boone Weapon headquarters.

New York Margaret Rand Robert H. Patton East One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Street Patton Miss Rand Christian Endeavorers Albany Mise Rand Boone Weapon

Strafford's Small Estate In London Notice

The article notes a small estate matter in Strafford with the Hertae affording patsone. It mentions three months of signed dates and the daughters involved. It references Mrs. sacs Jew Etratord and a sole heir with a lien, describing probate actions in a London notice context.

London Arged

Rescue at Thompson's Island Averts Drowning

The article recounts Frank rtey day afternoon and Roberts aiding a swimmer off Thompson's Island. Be returned to aid the man after starting to swim from a raft near City Point, with Roberts rowing quickly to reach him. The saved individuals include three lives due to swift action.

Frank Boston Thompson's Island Roberts

Drowning Rescuer Named for Heroic Act

A man known as Netate hes taguiates himself by rescuing several persons from drowning this year. Local officials praised the unnamed rescuer for risking his life to save others.

Cold Beach Day Dampens Revere Crowd at Seaside

At Revere Beach on the weekend crowd shivered in the cold and stayed out of the water. Superintendent West predicted the season’s backbone broken with light business ahead except Labor Day. Bath house attendants had a slower day after a busy week. 1460 bathers entered the surf, few were women. No arrests. police raided a liquor operation on the boulevard Friday night. Sergeant West will stay on duty for weeks before moving to the new speedway with the mounted squad.

Revere Beach West Thomas H. Roberts Revere Park Daniel C. Murphy Edward B. West New Speedway

Large crowd visits Nantasket for reservation proposal photos

About 20,000 people visited Nantasket yesterday amid cold windy weather. Representatives from the Metropolitan Park Commission were on hand taking photographs of hotels involved in the proposed reservation.

Nantasket Metropolitan Park Commission

Sunday closing debated at Revere Lay College meeting

Rev Mr Bixby urged that Revere allow some beachside shops to stay open while closing groceries and tobacco shops on Sundays. Dr Kneeland pressed strict enforcement and called for a curfew law to curb juvenile crime amid protests over Sunday retail rules.

Mr. Bixby Revere League Bixby Pacifica

Democratic State Convention in Zanesville to start next Tuesday

Workers for candidates arrived as the Democratic State convention opens with district meetings to form a new state central committee and a party reorganization panel. Delegates report on credentials amid expected disputes from Cuyahoga, while many judicial and statewide offices draw numerous candidates. The convention will also consider adopting a new Democratic party constitution.

Zanesville State Central Committee Chicago Indorse Bryan McKinley Cuyahoga County G. Lewis Isaac R. Sherwood James A. Ri Coan N. Heskell James P. Seward Horace I. Chapman Supreme Court Board of Public Works Democratic Party

Caucus Confusion Over New Two-Caucus Law

Boston lawmakers react to a new statute limiting parties to two caucuses a year. Democrats cite changes affecting national convention delegates while Republicans doubt its reach over residential delegates and may seek amendments next winter.

Boston Daes Secre Et State

Count Adolph von Brandt Detained After Theatre Incident

New York eyewitness story describes Count Adolph von Brandt, a Bavarian aristocrat, being escorted from the Star Theatre after insulting crowds and having his bald head subjected to jeers. He was locked up for the night and fined $2, paying quietly as spectators witnessed the scene.

New York Adolph ‘von ‘Brandt Star Theatre Astor Bavaria America

Bavarian Count Seeks American Heiress in Matrimonial Market

In a crowded gallery a Bavarian count displays many knight insignia and a flowing goatee as he courts an American heiress. Toughs mock his value in the matrimonial market while a sultry soubrette smiles nearby. A humorous tale of vanity and mistaken worth unfolds.

Rene

Count in Gallery Turbulence Sparks Bavarian Outburst

An angry count confronts hecklers in a theater gallery as a mix of insults and staged bravado erupts. A police officer intervenes as cameras and patrons react to the chaotic scene and the count’s threats of revenge.

Axe Attack Leaves Edward Tyburn Wounded in Quincy

In Quincy Atlantic an axe assault at Frederick Cornish’s house left Edward Tyburn with deep head and arm wounds and in precarious condition at Quincy Hospital. Cornish was arrested and jailed following the confrontation among several young men.

Quincy Atlantic Edward Tyburn Tyburn Frederick Cornish Cornish

Negroes Remain Armed as Georgia Riot Trials Loom

In Darien Georgia blacks stay armed while 200 soldiers remain on duty ahead of a special Superior Court term opening Wednesday to try John Dix for Deputy Jiffinsend murder Henry Dee and 35 jailed rioters will also be tried. A citizens committee funds counsel for John Delagall murder Townsend case.

Darien Lawton Savannah Superior Cour Townsend Henry Delagall Ange Mt

New Mining District Found Near Sawbill Lake

A Milne Centre Ontario source reports Mr. King and a companion have located a new mining district sixty five miles north of the line near Bonhearst station. They claim rich gold bearing quartz veins and each has filed claims with free milling gold in large quantities.

Minneapolis Minn Milne Centre Ont King Sawbill Lake Bonhearst Station

Canadian mail changes shift transatlantic service

Halifax reports definite transfer of the Canada transatlantic mail contract from Elder Dempster to the Allan and Dominion lines at the end of St Lawrence navigation. Canadian Pacific freight delivery to St John is sought. boats may call at Halifax both ways or end at Portland. Allan and Dominion to add two new ships.

Halifax N. G Dempster Ottawa Allan and Dominion Lnes St. Lawrence Canadian Pacific Railway St. John N. B Portland Allan Dominion Lines

Address on Zionism by Miss Lea Asher at Zion Hall

Miss Lea Asher of Dorchester delivered an address on Zionism yesterday afternoon before the Sons and Daughters of Zion at Zion Hall 1 1/2 Hanover Street. She urged Zionism as the hope for Hebrews in Shepee countries and cited the Dreyfus case to illustrate ongoing prejudice. President Robert Silverman presided and remarks were made by H. Kellen.

Lea Asher Dorchester Sons and Daughters of Zion Zion Hall Hanover Street Miss Asher Shepee Dreyfus Robert Silverman H. Kellen

Hen Thief Killed in Milford After Henhouse Raid

An unknown man, presumed from Springfield, Mass., was shot and killed early today by Clark Jr. after a henhouse raid. Clark Sr. is a wealthy local farmer. the incident occurred as the thief tried to escape through Dyeona fields. The man was warned to halt but did not stop, and Clark fired four shots, killing him.

Milford Conn Springfield Mass Clark, Jr S . Wipraneark Clark Belace Pone Dye Ona Fata Ane Clark

Young Man Arrested For Stealing Watch on Ataniford Street

Will Gannet twenty three years old residing at 62 Joy Street was arrested by Station 3 officers last night for stealing a watch from Michael Atwater of Cambridge on Ataniford Street.

Will Gannet Joy Street Station 3 Michael Atwater Cambridge Ataniford Street

Hundreds Visit Olympia Navy Parade

Hundreds visit Olympia on August 27 as Admiral and crew aboard the U S cruiser Sandsea share admiration and pleasure during a flagship passage and public event.

Nich U. S A. Sandsear Sharane

Bicycle Crash on Verda Parkway Sends Rider to Hospital

A cyclist was struck on Verda Parkway near Tnarrison Avenue in the afternoon. He suffered serious cuts, was treated by Dr. Sabine, and transported to City Hospital by Brookline police.

Verda Parkway

Fragments from a city column and notices

Readable fragments mention monthly events at a street venue and a local entertainment schedule. Details are limited and lack clear names or dates.

My Clothier's Fire and Smoke Sale Delivers Huge Bargains

A historic fire sale at My Clothier's draws crowds as damaged goods from fire smoke and water are slashed to half price and less. Men's suits from 8 to 18 dollars reduced to 3.96 4.95 7.50 9.95 with many coats pants and hats steeply discounted. Shoes and accessories also cut prices including damaged stock sold at a fraction of original value.

Arrest of Albert Russell in Cottage City Larceny Case

Chief Watts at headquarters received a telegram from Cottage City police naming Albert Russell, 20, under arrest for larceny of several bicycles from Samuel Kasanof of 18 Harrison Avenue. Russell allegedly took bikes to repair and then sold them. Inspector Wolf to proceed to Cottage City for him.

Watts Cottage City Albert Russell Samuel Kasanof Harrison Avenue Russell Inspector Wolf

Boy Hurt After Fall From Carriage on H Street

Six year old Edward Kelley living on 174 H street in South Boston was cut above the eye when knocked down by a carriage owned by Dennia O Connell on H street near his home last evening. He was treated at Carney Hospital and then sent home.

Edward Kelley H Street Uth Boston Dennia O’connell Carney Hospital Locust Street Clan-na-Gael Association Clan-na-Gael Matthew Cummings Neponset George Sheehan Philip Keen Somerville Patrick Collins Collins

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