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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1897
Page
8
Judge McIntyre ruled yesterday for Edward S. Lowe in Flora H. Lowe versus Lowe. The court found detailed testimony about the petitioner with Chambers and other men unproven, and that the wife’s conduct was not blameless. The petition for separate maintenance and child control was dismissed.
Mrs Eugenia Freedman wife of violinist Moritz Freedman caused a scene at 2:30 am in the Manhattan Cafe. She wore a night robe barefoot, sang a eerie melody and cried that her baby was taken and others poisoned. She was taken home and then to Bellevue Hospital asylum.
Detectives hunt for the old woman’s adopted daughter amid a grisly Trenton tragedy. Mrs. Gunn, famed as a hoarder of gold, was gagged and beaten in her cottage as rooms were ransacked in a bid to find wealth. Estimates on the Gunn estate range from 1000 to 50000 dollars.
Meyer caused Demanovitz's arrest for abduction and secured $1000 bail with neighbor support. Demanovitz and his wife traveled to New York where they were re arrested as grand jury investigation proceeds. Meyer sues for annulment and contemplates action against the officiating Alderman.
A $50,000 suit for alienating the affections of a deceased husband was started before Judge Braley. Mrs. Ellen Neville sues Mrs. Olive F. Gile of Ashmont, alleging the defendant won Captain William B. Neville’s affection and lured him away. The case names testimony from Parker House witnesses and the son’s statements. proceedings resume today.
The article notes Macteague leaving property valued at £1,500,000 with thirty-five heirs in Scotland and twenty in America. It mentions Mrs Gumpertz’s mother as a daughter of Captain John R. Macteague, known on stage as Mme Celestine, a famed ballet dancer imported to the U.S. by George L. Fox. Dr Young of Boston, Mrs Gumpertz’s former guardian, notified her of her coming fortune.
A large wedding at Emmanuel Church featured Miss Anna Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Anderson marrying Mr Francis Reginald Bangs at noon. Bridesmaids included Katherine Fay Susan Amory Martha Dana and Ethel Amory. The bride was escorted by her brother-in-law Francis Parker.
The disappearance of Bertha L Mellish from South Hadley near Mt Holyoke College last month prompts relatives to offer 500 dollars for the girl alive. The college adds a further 50 dollar reward.
Beverly Ward Jr a well known New York society figure died suddenly from poisoning at the Baltusrol Golf Club clubhouse near Short Hills New Jersey. The physician said the poisoning was purely accidental and authorities attempted to suppress the case.
At No 216 Jones street Weehawken Heights Mr and Mrs Cc C Packard have begun a second marriage after a long separation. Mrs Lillian Tether of Perth Amboy became Mrs Packard in Fresno California six years ago. they divorced when he disappeared. A year ago she returned to Perth Amboy then to New York with her sister. A week ago the two were remarried and moved to Weehawken. Packard has visited since.
Federal Court ruled John Andersen cook aboard the Olive Pecker cannot be tried under November indictments and must be reindicted. A new grand jury session was ordered for 4 oclock tomorrow to resume the trial after reporting.
The Rev. E. L. Stoddard at St. John's Episcopal Church announces a church affiliated dancing class with lessons at six cents each. The class opens once forty members enroll, currently with twenty. Church women may invite gentlemen from other denominations who may join as members to gain escorts to and from sessions. The same rule applies to young men.
Mrs Samuel W Gumpertz wife of Imperial Theatre manager and relative of John Stetson says she hopes to obtain a fortune from Scotland. She signed a power of attorney authorizing an Edinburgh law firm to collect her share of Sir Rich estate وه
Last evening Mrs Frank M Ochs entertained many members of the Young Ladies Catholic Association at her home 10 Dean Street Whist was played followed by refreshments Present were Mrs Thomas Miley the Misses Toomey the Misses Malloy Miss Harrington Miss Cotter Mrs Thomas Qualters Master Herbert J Ochs Miss Katherine Kilroy
Alfred W. Jones of Milton is jailed on a murder charge in the death of his mother Sally W. Jones after autopsy evidence from Professor Wood of Harvard showed arsenic. He denies guilt, blames his father, and says he may not prove innocence. Court arraignment set for tomorrow before Judge George S. Frost.
In Bridgeport, the state rests in the Charles A. Boinay murder trial. Tomorrow closes with closing arguments and the judge's charge as witnesses link Boinay to the crime. Brother William A. Boinay testified that Weeks and Boinay discussed the homicide during a trip uptown.
Mrs. Hotchkiss, widow of Bertrand I. Hotchkiss game warden, testified in Middletown trial of Herman Sachs charged with murder. She admitted intimacy with Sachs but claimed it was against her will. cross examination revealed she sometimes accompanied him away from home. The 23 year old witness showed weakness on the stand and court recessed, with illness cited as cause rather than mental strain.
Welcome H Hathaway a Fall River cotton broker was pardoned after serving seven years in Charlestown State Prison for forging bills of lading. The executive council recommended clemency. Ex Representative David F Slade and M G B Swift spoke for Hathaway. Mrs Hathaway and her son attended the hearing. No remonstrance was filed and prison officials had not been notified.
The Teamsters Benevolent Association extends a vote of thanks to the press the public and advertisers in their souvenir for aiding the tenth annual ball which achieved financial success.
In New York police probe Zanoll a doctor with German army ties alleged to have killed four wives and others for life insurance. Sediment in glasses shows possible finger marks as chemical experts inspect graduate glasses found in his rooms.
The fragment suggests a cigarette or tobacco advertisement promising a unique flavor. It lacks clear event, people, or organization details, limiting the ability to tie to a specific entity or location.
Old South Chapter D A R held Boston Tea Party Day activities with Laura Wentworth Fowle presiding. Mary A. Livermore spoke on The Women of the Revolution and a luncheon followed at Young's Hotel with Mrs. Donald McLean as chief guest.
After the 20th inst all cattlemen arriving at Boston ports on Cunard and other lines face the immigration inspection standard. Alien cattlemen will be taxed $1 each by orders from the commissioner general. Certificate system caused trouble with certificates lost or sold. Over 6700 certificates issued to cattlemen during the last fiscal year in Boston.
Miss Margaret Fay describes the dizzy fall as the rope broke and the elevator plunged between floors. Fifteen passengers, including twelve young women and four men, rode in the car at 301 Congress street in South Boston.
Patrick Hayes aged 68 was found dead at the foot of a flight of stairs in his home at 16 Corey Street Charlestown yesterday by his son. Police suspect he fell and sustained fatal injuries. A broken neck is reported in unverified details.
Walter W. Watson aged 38 of 35 Carver Street fell eight feet from an elevator in a new building on Commonwealth Avenue near Harvard Street yesterday morning. He struck his shoulders and left side and suffered internal injuries. A patrolman rushed him by ambulance to City Hospital. Doctors report his condition critical.
A large beam fell forty feet during mill expansion at Farwell worsted mills injuring four workers and killing carpenter Joseph Dufresne who died shortly after. Others on the staging led to a collapse but escaped with minor injuries. Names listed include Joseph Massier Alfred La Plant Siphon Poiite Guilmette and Alfred Crotesn.
Rome reports the pope may elevate Archbishop Corrigan to cardinal with right of succession to Cardinal Gibbons and to primate of the Catholic Church in the United States. The plan marks a shift toward an arch cardinalate and a centralized American church leadership.
The Gefion departed Kiel for China early this morning amid cheers from all ships. Prince Henry of Prussia boarded the Deutschland at 9 a.m. The Emperor Princess Henry of Prussia and her children watched the departure from the castle windows.
Captain Rowland at the Middletown Portland bridge observed a body floating in the river after a woman reported it nearby. Authorities notified downstream towns to watch for the body, which is likely Miss Bertha Mellish, a Mt Holyoke student missing earlier.
General Lew Wallace urged Indiana militia officers that the next war may be with Japan, declaring Americans must be ready as he warned against being bystanders while nations seek advantage and predicting Japan will need thrashing by the United States.
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