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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1896
Page
8
Solomon Shine reports a $30,000 robbery with bonds found at a real estate dealer's store and gold found at a residence. Police doubt the crime and question Shine's conduct while tracing the whereabouts of the missing assets. Details suggest possible misdirection and further inquiry tomorrow.
A Dorchester residence reported second story thieves stole a box with mortgages bonds and papers worth about 30000. Inspectors doubted the robbery saying the window hole ladder and glass facts did not fit. Police concluded no robbery occurred and the box was placed elsewhere by an unaffiliated party.
The tenth annual Ben Franklin Assembly 54683 K of L ball drew over a thousand tickets and about six hundred attendees at Odd Fellows Hall. Hobbs's Orchestra played from 8 to 9 with a grand march lineup of more than 200 couples led by Thomas H. Canning and Miss N. V. Wall, followed by John F. McElhenny and Miss Maud Boyle. Dancing ran to 1 am with supper served. Mayor Quincy attended briefly. Notables included Deputy Superintendents Atwood and O'Shea, Superintendent Wells, Captain LeRoche, Chief Inspector McConnell, Aldermen and many prominent Boston figures.
At the municipal election in Keene New Hampshire on December 8 the Republican Francis A. Perry was elected mayor with 997 votes the largest majority since Keene became a city. Democrat Herbert B. Viall received 892 votes.
Miss Angenette S Drury brings a $20 000 suit against George F Merrill alleging breach of promise and loaned money. Merrill's real estate holdings in Providence Woonsocket and his bank account are attached. Merrill recently married Flora E Boulester and transferred nine Woonsocket properties after returning from the wedding trip. Drury had served as Merrill's bookkeeper and was replaced by Boulester. Merrill co owns the Millis Opera House in Massachusetts.
The SHREWD buyer seeks quality as well as price, choosing stores that offer good articles at low prices. Our promise remains NOTHING BUT THE BEST at any price and the price as low as the lowest. This method has earned trust across New England with thousands of satisfied customers.
A storefront advertisement lists Shield Brand Coffee in 2 lb and 5 lb cans with roasts for sale, plus whole or ground options. The ad also features 4 gallon kegs of New Orleans and Porto Rico molasses, Golden Drip syrup, sugar syrup, grated pineapple, full cream cheese, hand picked beans, lard, baking powder, and laundry starch with mail and express service and a money back guarantee. Prices are shown for many items and quantities.
The House approved a private postal cards bill authorizing cards no longer than official ones and paid by stamp. It also passed regis tered mail indemnity up to 10 dollars per loss and a carrier bill funded by patrons at offices with no free delivery. Debates included a dry dock bill and postal reforms.
Mrs. Sarah Dyer Rennard wife of Otis Rennard at Middleton is declared insane after violent behavior and refusal of food. Doctors say she must be moved to Danvers Insane Asylum if she does not quiet down and her two children are cared for by relatives.
Eight year old Mary Schoellner who has become blind after a fall two years ago underwent X ray examination at Edison Laboratory. Drs Wendell and Bailey found a bone pressure on the brain from a skull wound and a blood clot pressing on the optic nerves causing bilateral blindness. They expect sight to return as the wound heals.
Manning faced a sensational courtroom moment as Mrs. Atherton fainted when the accused began his account of the alleged assault. Manning, who was unrepresented, spoke in his own defense while doctors treated injuries from a self-inflicted gunshot. Judge Bolster ordered Manning held on $1500 bail for the January grand jury.
In Washington the Senate received Secretary Carlisle’s report on aliens in the Treasury, down to five and no longer, while petitions from Philadelphia and St. Louis urged the Dingley bill. Other petitions and memorials on Armenian outrages were presented. Mr. Cullom gave notice to address the Cuban question next Thursday as a House message on ex-Speaker Crisp’s death arrived. the body adjourned at 12 25 until tomorrow.
Ethel M. Leggett granted a divorce from Stephen A. Leggett on grounds of non support and desertion. The Lynn native, once prima donna at Crescent Park, has been with the Robin Hood company The Dazzler and Wilbur's Opera Company. The Rochester New York based husband offered no contest.
Mattie Provencer of Providence was adjudged probably guilty of attempted murder in the shooting of Fred R. Danforth of Danvers Massachusetts. Bound over to the grand jury, she claimed the pistol was old and not dangerous. Police cited a rent dispute and she declared she would kill Danforth before and after the shooting. Danforth remains hospitalized with a head wound.
Patrolman Ned Olds of Division 15 Charlestown acted with courage when two horses pulling a covered wagon ran onto Warren avenue and narrowly escaped collision with an electric car. Olds grabbed the team and diverted their path, protecting bystanders though injuring his right hand in the process.
A Republican senatorial caucus met in Washington with four bolting senators absent. Senator Dubois resigned secretaryship and steering committee seat, Senator Wilson of Washington appointed secretary, Shoup and Hansbrough added to steering committee. The group referred the Dingley bill to the committee, deeming passage unlikely, and Walcott proposed a five member panel to seek an international monetary conference.
In Roxbury District Court yesterday, Robert J. Manning was given a hearing on the charge of firing two shots at his wife at her parents home on Gainsboro street. The alleged assault occurred Thursday morning.
In Wilmington Delaware Judge Wales dismissed Fidelity Trust Company of Philadelphia motion to appoint an examiner to take testimony in its suit against Bay State Gas Company. The receiver hearing is set for December 16 and no examiner will be appointed absent an issue to decide evidence relevancy.
Independent candidate Co H Kemp Sturgeon pledges to make wards interests his own and opposes any creed caste or nationality based proscription. He says he is willing to face defeat at the polls or elsewhere for these principles.
Comptroller James Eckels urges amendments to the national banking act to aid relief amid stringency. Measures include lower capital for small towns, authorized branch banks with limited note issuance, independent branch examinations, and a reduced tax on circulation. He argues for gradual substitution of national currency with bank issued notes under Treasury guidance.
James McNally once a famed green goods operator, now in Joliet Prison for postal law violations, writes to his Bridgeport brother seeking a pardon. Warden and prison physician offer no comment on treatment. McNally warns his life depends on a clemency grant amid his confinement.
The fifteenth annual ball for Mr Harry E Munroe by his pupils and friends was last evening at Bethesda Hall South Boston. About 100 couples attended with guests including P F Gallagher Miss May Butler Jo as Driscoll Miss Jenny Campbell Charles L Ellis Miss Jessie Rayner T F Murphy Miss May Leary Frank Kelly Miss Kitty Tray Richard Gallagher Miss Fannie Nevillie Francis Stinson Miss Annie Leary N J Ahern Miss Agnes Murphy W A Riedell Miss Florence Smith N J Coleman Miss Anna Waters J L Meads Miss Lillie Harrington Fred Y Howe Miss Kittie Lynch Frank Murray and Miss Julia Foley.
Abraham Lincoln Camp 106 Sons of Veterans chose Frank H. Stoddard as captain and George W. Bardwell as first lieutenant at Lincoln Hall Charlestown. B. F. Finan was second lieutenant with A. D. Bullock N. H. Swift and G. S. Bell as camp council. Delegates to Worcester convention named W. D. Bullock A. F. Whelan. A committee for the January 21 ball includes Stoddard Bardwell Souther Bullock Craft Barber Fail.
Westcott Monks who was jailed on forgery suspicions in Bay City escaped last evening by picking locks and sliding down a rope crafted from a blanket and sash cord. His brother Richard, also under forgery suspicion, was captured in New York previously.
Walter Adams of the Washington staff of the Boston Herald was entertained at dinner yesterday evening by Linn B Porter at his Dana Hill Cambridge residence. A number of prominent newspaper men attended.
The Yankee at 91 Summer Street launches daily bargains with hundreds of new goods from The Mammoth GlO Co bankrupt stock. Prices include 2000 dozen boys pants 5c a pair and 95c all wool boys suits, men’s suits from $1.95 to $8.90, overcoats from $4.77, and numerous garments and accessories offered at steep discounts. Open every evening with mail orders accepted and cash refunds if not as represented.
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