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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1896
Page
8
An aged trustee who led the opposition was discharged and then sued for a full year’s salary. Judge Barnard ruled against the township, finding all charges groundless and awarded costs to the plaintiff.
Miss Louise Lonsdale of Washington and Mr. Leonidas Scoofy of New York wed Nov. 16 at the Church of the Messiah in Baltimore with witnesses present. The bride’s mother has now blessed the union after the ceremony was declined by Father Stafford due to faith differences.
Mrs John A Kendig the Chicago social leader plans marriage to her longtime courier Angelo Parrell now in Rome. The pair have shared eighteen years on travel and handling her personal affairs. Kendig confirms the decision saying she will be happier and keeps him as confidant and aide.
Anthony Comstock was the chief witness in a case heard at Adams Street Police Court in Brooklyn yesterday. The proceedings focused on alleged indecency and the showing of nude pictures.
New York December 6 Annie Decker twelve years old committed death by own action drinking carbolic acid after being scolded by her mother for a trifling offence. She was the eldest child of John Decker of 17 Greenwood Avenue Brooklyn. She sought a friend’s house then was taken to a hospital where she died.
Berlin reports Russian ambassador to Turkey M Nelidoff will leave St Petersburg for Constantinople. He carries czarist authority to propose a conference of powers on Turkish financial reform and the Dardanelles opening, with no Egyptian question touched.
A burglar attempted entry at the residence of John W. O'Leary, 78 Boylston Street, Cambridge. O'Leary and his family were in bed when a noise drew him to a window where a man climbed in. the intruder fled after a brief chase, escaping down the street.
A fire in the Mirror building in Manchester New Hampshire early today damaged publisher George F Willey s office. Willey estimates book losses at 10000 with 3000 of insurance. Cause of the fire is unknown.
At a Chelsea meeting Division 10 A. O. H. named Patrick Cronin president James Collins vice president Patrick Donovan recording secretary John Daly financial secretary Michael Lunney treasurer and others as auditors sergeant at arms doorkeeper and more. A fifth annual ball is set for Friday evening January 15 at Pythian Rink with committees appointed.
Parisians unveil a grand structure for the 1900 exposition aiming to dazzle visitors with innovative design. The project centers on a towering pavilion that showcases modern engineering and cultural display from France.
Paris officials mull a 362 foot steel revolving palace at the Exposition of 1900. The four story divisions house restaurants theatres and electric displays. A central hydraulic drive rotates the structure hourly with 2000 arc lamps and a 16 foot rainbow cock atop the summit.
The Rev. Frank E. Ramsdell preached his inaugural sermon to the largest Pilgrim Congregational Church gathering, outlining the pulpit as a divine platform rather than a lecture hall or political rostrum. He argued the minister’s weekly hour should focus on the core message of redemption.
A large audience attended the Elijah vesper service at the Young Men's Christian Union last evening. The program featured Mendelssohn's oratorio pieces performed by Mrs. F. P. Whitney, Mrs. Anna Clifford Breed, Mrs. Flora E. Barry, Charles W. Swain, Arthur B. Hitchcock, and George Mendall Taylor. Rev. Christopher R. Eliot of Boston delivered an address titled Lessons for Today from the Story of Elijah.
The line touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a dependable remedy and a friend to the people, positioning it as a trusted product for broad use.
Herbert N. Casson spoke at the Labor Church on December 13 urging immediate action to employ the jobless. He warned of 3,500,000 unemployed, described evicted workers and displaced craftsmen, and urged land for farmers and remunerative work for idle laborers and mechanics.
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