Local inquiry into girl’s guardianship and alleged abuse
The witness recalls a man stating the daughter was procured for her, and he warns of exposing Mr. Phelps if truth is not found. John B. Hogan Jr. corroborates that Mr. and Mrs. Castop are honest, that the girl was well treated, and had all she needed. The reporter could not reach Mr. Phelps at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayward
Phelps
Mr. Phelps
John B. Hogan, Jr
Casgons
Castop
Stole for His Girl Leads to Theft Ring in New York
Lizzie Bess, 19, lives with her grandmother in Dry Dock street and met John G. Simon six months ago in Union Square. Simon, employed by Solomon & Co., showered her with gifts later pawned by Lizzie’s grandmother. A detective thwarted pawn attempts on East Third street. Lizzie and Mrs. Connors were arrested, Lizzie confessed, Simon admitted theft to fund the romance, and all were held for examination with bail set at $500 for each woman and $1000 for Simon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lizzie Bess
Dry Dock Street
Fortune
John G. Simon
Solomon & Co
Union Square
Simon
Lizzie
East Third Street
Connors
Solomons
Yorkville
Mrs. Connors
Drunk at seven girl rescued from dire Boston home
Louisa Wachter a seven year old girl was found in a Boston living space described as a home in name only. Special Agent M. D. Mann of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children removed her from a scene of three intoxicated adults and a mother with a baby. Judge Fallon ordered the child placed in care at the Marcella Street Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Wachter
M. D. Mann
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Boston
J. H. Cowing
Boston Provident Association
Louisa
Soty
Ouisa
Marcella Street
Braydon
Fallon
Uth
Won damage suits across sessions in Superior Court
A verdict of 5750 awarded to Mrs. Henrietta A. Osgood against National Maturity Life Insurance Co over Dr. Charles H. Osgood policy. A second case verdict of 142 went to Mrs. Annie F. Callahan against West End Street Railway for injuries on a Chambers street trench. Ellen P. n won 9500 against Boston & Maine Railroad in third session for injuries alighting at Union Station due to icy steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Dewey
Henrietta A. Osgood
National Maturity Life Insurance Company
Washington, D. C
Charles H. Osgood
Park Square
Blodgett
Annie F. Callahan
West End Street Railway Company
Chambers Street
Ellen P. N
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Pettigrew Resigns as Parks Supt in City of Churches
Brooklyn report notes Joan H. Pettigrew resigned as superintendent of parks in the City of Churches and likely will be offered another city appointment. A visit by Mayor Johnson and City Engineer Jackson occurred during a water sheds inspection, amid reshuffling in the park department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ooklyn
N. Y
Joan H. Pettigrew
Churcrches
Ban
Vonen
Ney Ank
Laban Bratt
Brooklyn
Jackson Ater
Murphy
Pettigrew
Charles Putnam
Pup Ipien
Brave Boston man saves drowning boy at Hale's Wharf
Tony Robbin aged seven nearly drowned yesterday when he fell into the water. Mitchell, a shipping clerk from Dudley Street, happened by at 11 30 after his lunch break and leaped to help, pulling the child to safety after sliding down a pole and getting a scraped leg. The rescue occurred in front of the Hale's Wharf area, with the boy taken home by wagon. Mitchell refused a medal despite receiving praise from the public and Humane Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aya Alfred Ray Mmtchell
Hale’s Wharf
Tony
Frank
Mr. Mitchell
Boston
Nouge
Dudley Street
Maynard
Quincy
Mitchell
Farley & Harvey
Ast
Tony Robbin
The
Humane Society
Clark's Boston Blue Book 1897 Issued
Clark's Boston Blue Book for 1897 has been issued with club directory for Boston Cambridge and Brookline. It includes ladies visiting lists shopping guide and private addresses arranged for easy reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Clark
Cambridge
Brookline
Bebro Arrested in Four Counts of Larceny
Henry J. Bebro faced Judge Brown in Municipal Criminal Court on four larceny counts led by Inspector McCausland. Accused of stealing a $200 note from Louis Flesheman on June 27 and checks worth $100, $200, and $200 from Philip Jordan, Salvina M Beals, and Fred Oakes respectively. Bail set at $1000 for examination on December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Bebro
Municipal Criminal Court
Brown
McCausland
Board of Ofice
Bebro
Henry Joseph
Harry Phillips
Louis Flesheman
Philip Jordan
Salvina M. Beals
Fred Oakes
Perry Disbarred By Suffolk Superior Court
George H. Perry was removed from the practice of law in Suffolk Superior Court by Judge Bond on petition of the Bar Association. The disposition followed findings of gross misconduct in his attorney office and evidence of issuing worthless checks and withholding funds. Perry, said to be in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, defaulted at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Perry
Commonwealth
Suffolk Superior Court
Bond
Bar Association
J Bord
Manners Perry
Pittsburg
Penn
School districts to build plays grounds in West Roxbury and Neponset
Land has been appropriated by the commission in both districts of sufficient area to satisfy the long urged need for school play spaces. Work will begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Roxbury
Neponset
Commission
Senator Wolcott Pushes Quick Commission on Bimetallism
Senator Wolcott, chairing the Republican Senate caucus committee, says a wide latitude for an international bimetallic commission should be drafted so the coming President can act immediately at inauguration. He notes many Republicans favor free coinage and broad support for international agreement to achieve bimetallism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Caucus Committee
Wolcott
Republican Senate Caucus Committee
Een
Treloar Proposes Four Year Terms Across Branches
Washington December 14. Mr Treloar of Missouri introduces a joint resolution to amend the Constitution increasing Representatives to four year terms Senators to eight years and the President to eight years making the President ineligible for reelection. He argues this will stabilize business and give legislators time to learn the work. He asks business men and voters to notify him of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treloar
Missouri
Senators Allen and Hoar Clash Over Contract Obligation
In Washington the Senate debated Mr. Allen’s resolution asserting no state may impair contract obligations. He rebutted Hoar’s Boston speech charge about Nebraska’s Bryan vote as dishonorable. Amendments were discussed, then referred to the judiciary committee, with the day closing on pension bills and an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Allen
United States of America
Senator Hoar
Home Market Club
Boston
Nebraska
Alien
Hoar
Pratt
Rep
Conn
Congress
Mr. Allen
Judiciary Committee
Mitchell
Ore
United States
Chandler
N. H
Oregon
House
Benatore Platt
Aldrich
R. I
Jones
Dem
Ark
Haven Letter on Gold Certificates to Merchants Bank
Secretary of the Treasury made public a December letter to Franklin Haven of the Merchants' National Bank in Boston. It states not yet prepared to issue gold certificates under the July 12, 1882 act, pending reserve decline below one hundred million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasur
Franklin Haven, Esq
Merchants’ National Bank
Boston
Mass
Gold Certificates and Reserve Policy Discussed by Secretary
Secretary J G Carlisle notes that gold certificates curb gold reserve growth when paper currency is exchanged for gold. He cites past withdrawals for redemption and redeposits, and mentions a Congress bill to end issuance. Department plans to revisit the issue soon and cautions against expanding currency via gold certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
J. G Carlisle
House Adopts Pollday Recess and Advances Liquor License Bill
In Washington on December 14, a concurrent resolution approved a pollday recess from the 22nd to January 6. A floor division on a DC liquor license bill yielded 169 to 59. The army appropriation bill was reported at 23,126,344 dollars, under prior estimates and last year. The House adjourned for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dingley
Rep
Morse
Mass
District of Columbia
Babcock
Wis
Yeas
Tariff Talks Start With Republican Ways and Means
Washington Dec 14 Informal sessions begin tonight with Republican members of the ways and means committee to discuss the procedure for the new tariff bill. The aim is to gather opinions on schedules and potential changes while identifying the next fiscal year's Treasury deficit and seeking to avoid further duty increases beyond what is needed to protect domestic industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Postmaster General Expands Stamp Sales by Carriers
Postmaster General Wilson extends the house to house collection and delivery system to allow letter carriers to sell postage and delivery stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
President nominates Prouty Interstate Commerce Commissioner
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Charles A. Prouty of Vermont as interstate commerce commissioner to succeed the resigned W. G. Veazy. Lyman D. Thurston is named Postmaster at Leicester Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Charles A. Prouty
Vermont
W. G. Veazy
Lyman D. Thurston
Leicester
Mass
Burrington Resigns as Dean Academy Principal
Lester L. Burrington A. M. principal of Dean Academy Franklin tendered his resignation to the board of trustees yesterday due to continued ill health and the physicians order that he must cease work at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester L. Burrington
A. M
Dean Academy
Franklin
Burrington
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Eaton
Estabrook & Eaton
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Haton
Londres
Marsuecrites
Lena Carson
I Cambridge
Harvard
Lena M. Carson
Almy
Captain Gotham
Helps
Lena
Miss Casson
W. H. Phelps
Mathews Hall
South Boston
Sherborne
Marsey Street
Offortland
Griffiths
Station 2
Glaimea
Murray
Hovard
Casson
Post
Toto
New York City
Mr. Sith
Pelton
Osgood
Morris
Gobbler
Racker
Mc,e, Osgood Co
Washington 8&T
Parks
Life Saver
Alfred Ray Mitchell
Hale's Wharf
Clarendon
Tremont St
Delmonico
G. H. Perry
A'S
Wocott
Carlisle
Haven
Senators
Allen and Hoar
Massachusetts
Garlisle
MR. Burrington
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