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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1905
Page
10
The Philadelphia tale reports Marion Hupler a 25 year old from 4990 Thompson street alleged to have six husbands and possibly two more. The piece references famed dentist Dr George A Witzhoff said to have 61 wives and to head a marriage brokers syndicate that lures young girls for robbery.
In Philadelphia on August 28 Magistrate Harris set bail at 800 dollars for Marion Hapler 25 of 4990 Thompson Street charged with multiple marriages to as many as seven husbands. Hapler pleaded for time to settle with Elmer P Smith and the court remanded her to Moyamensing Prison pending trial.
The steamer Montauk arriving from Montauk Point crashed into the pier and grounded in mud. Manuel Ellis, a fisherman on the pier, was struck but expected to recover. The steamer New Shoreham freed the Montauk from the mud. wharf and boat sustained slight damage.
A cable from Minister Merry in San Jose says American citizen Albers, jailed in Nicaragua, is in comfortable quarters and may receive visitors. His wife is free, he can visit his home twice, and two owners may consult with him. Albers opposed local authorities who served a writ and is charged with insulting the president. Jalapa authorities began criminal proceedings and will try him at the district headquarters.
Around Houlton Maine August 28 forest fires swept Township D destroying the feduxnekeag Lumber Company mill along with the boarding house for employees and other buildings.
Cambridge victim Elta Randall Muller vows to pursue fugitive Dr George A Witzhoff described as leader of a marriage scam dubbed The Marriage Brokers. She details drugs and poisons used to marry for money and mentions accomplices including Harry Kauffman, imprisoned for 26 illegal marriages.
Michael J. Connors of East Boston died from cerebral hemorrhage after a street fight. Bernard McDonald of East Boston, an installer at Dean Academy, was arraigned before Justice O. T. Doe in Walpole and held in 2500 to await a District Court hearing in Franklin on Thursday.
In Lynn on August 28 John Wallace Hutchinson known as the bridegroom bard, reached his High Rock mansion with his bride and received a message from his daughter Mrs Campbell denying plans for an annulment and promising a later visit.
A freight and locomotive of a mixed train derailed from Brattleboro to Whitehall, plunging down a 25 foot embankment between Williamsville and Newfane. Engineer A W Shattuck, 38, was scalded by escaping steam and died this evening. Fireman Joseph LaForest escaped unharmed. Shattuck leaves a widow in Brattleboro.
A large crowd greeted the bard and his bride at a station then visited the singer's home where discussions covered Governor Douglas policies and labor rights. The couple planned a national peace tour while the bard pledged to aid workers and oppose trusts as they traveled toward Boston and Milford for family reunions.
Benjamin H. Hersey ends a 57 year career in Uncle Sam's service at the Boston post office. Born in 1823, he joined the mailing division at 25 and retires at 82 after his wife's death last year and declining health. He lives with his daughter at 35 Brighton Street, Charlestown, as officials sought a way to keep him employed but found no provision for incapacitated workers. He thanks Postmaster Hibbard for kindness and urges government relief for other old men.
The will of General Wilmon W. Blackmar reveals public bequests totaling 12000 and legacies totaling 45000. He leaves 3000 to Mrs Nancy M Creel, daughter of the nurse who saved him. The estate's residue benefits Mrs Blackmar for life then halves go to J Wilmon Brewer and the American Unitarian Association. The Grant surrender chair is given to the government.
In Malden on August 28 the silver jubilee of Sister Mary Jane, mother superior at the Immaculate Conception convent, was marked with Mass by Father Henry J. Shandelle of Georgetown and Sister Joreana of Newburgh. Four other sisters celebrated 25 years: Bedelia Cordelia Mary Medilia and Guzelia.
Nellie Foley aged 16 of Bickford Street Roxbury has been located after being away from home for more than a week. A man notified the police last night that he knew her whereabouts and she will be brought home today.
The Rev J P Bixby of the Associate Church preached on graft Sunday stirring political foes. A town selectman threatened libel action but Bixby said he has not received notice yet.
Judge Harris of Plymouth Probate Court grants request by Judge Nathan Washburn to appoint an auditor. Freeman H. Lathrop of Barnstable County Probate Court will investigate administration of estates of Thomas Sproat Peirce and James E. Peirce. Peirce estates totaled $1,379,493, all left to Middleboro.
South Boston buzzes over ex Alderman and ex Councilman Michael W Norris entering a senatorial mix with Tom Collins. Norris, famed reformer, aims to influence the Ward 11 scene and potentially another term, drawing attention from Dan Lane’s district and Republican contenders.
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