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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1896

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2

Edith Caldon Young Shot by Harry Frizzell in Plymouth

Mrs Edith Caldon Young survived gunshot wounds to both ears after an attack by Harry Frizzell at her boarding house in Plymouth New Hampshire. She testified today that she despised Frizzell and did not plan suicide, contradicting Frizzell’s claim of mutual death. Frizzell, who bought the revolver shortly before the act, remains conscious and adheres to his original account. The physician said both have a good chance of recovery.

Plymouth N. H Edith Caldon Young Harry Frizzell Frizzell Young

Subway scare over Tre Mont street rumor questioned

Officials across Boston denied any real danger from subway construction on Tre Mont street between Beacon and Scollay Square. Fire and police leaders explained initial reports stemmed from routine notifications to prevent accidents, and no street closures were decided. Local businessmen reported no unusual activity beyond the rumour.

Streets Wells Tremont Street Beacon Street Scoltay Square Fire Department Beal Boston Transit Commission Carson Gaskin Eldridge Police Department Transit Commission Martin Police Commission Board of Aldermen Park Street Church Scollay. Square Ereupon Carsoni

Kaiser Against Dock Strife in Berlin Court Remarks

Emperor praises Hamburg employers for resisting dock laborers demands at a banquet hosted by Chancellor Von Hohenlohe. He urged forming an employers coalition to help subdued workers resist incitement in the labor world, stating such action would be a blessing.

Berlin Berlin Post Prince von Hohenlohe Hamburg

Mayor Perry's Veto Sparks Aldermen Meeting Action

The Somerville Board of Aldermen met to secure Union Hall for the January 4 inauguration. An earlier order to spend 2000 on furnishings for the Mayor's office and Common Council chambers faced Mayor Perry's veto for lack of appropriations. The veto was sustained unanimously.

Somerville Board of Aldermen Union Hall Perry

Geology Department at Lafayette College Gets New Head

Amherst, Pa December 18 The geology department at Lafayette College filled by appointment of Frederick Burritt Peck Ph D of Amherst College following the retirement of Dr T C Porter.

Wabton Penn Lafayette College T. C. Porter Frederick Burritt Peck Amherst College

Executor objects to Cambridge alderman bill in probate hearing

Uriel H. Crocker executor of the late Mrs. Susan G. Coolidge of Cambridge challenges Special Administrator Watson G. Cutter's fee. The Middlesex Probate Court heard the matter yesterday as Cutter seeks 5000 dollars for one year of estate care.

Uriel H. Crocker Susan G. Coolidge Cambridge Watson G. Cutter Middlesex Cutter

New Bedford City Water Bonds Bid Awarded to Boston Firm

R L Day & Co of Boston were awarded the $400000 New Bedford water bonds at 108 857 and accrued interest. Other bankers pared bids and six large Boston firms did not bid amid Spanish war scare.

New Bedford R. L. Day & Co Boston City of New Bedford Water

Rubber Factory Closes and Shipping Machinery to Canada

Franklin December news notes the Rubber Trust factory closing as workers remove machinery and ship it to Canada, marking a permanent shutdown of the plant.

Franklin Canada Rubber Trust

Suffering Women and the Remedy

The passage notes women suffer from headaches low spirits and pains caused by weakness. It claims a reliable friend has long served as the remedy for over twenty years and will alleviate such misery.

Safe Cure Promises Relief for Women in Need

An advertorial touts Wormix Aa as pure and powerful, offering prompt relief for women in distress. It urges sufferers to try large or small bottles at local druggists, claiming widespread gratitude from homes across the land.

Dying Alone in Essex Street Cottage

Mrs. Mary Trask of Essex street was found unconscious on the kitchen floor by neighbors after about forty eight hours. She suffers heart trouble and is sinking with a bruised left eye and injuries to the right arm and side as responders fear for her recovery.

Beverly Mary Trask Essex Street Mrs. Trask

Ordination Day at Holy Cross Cathedral Names Raised

Archbishop Williams ordained eighteen into the priesthood and conferred minor orders on twenty four at Holy Cross Cathedral. Mass was led by the archbishop with clergy from St John’s Seminary. List includes Revs. W J Barry D F Whalen J J Noonan and D R O’Donnell among others from Boston Hartford Ogdensburg Portland. The new priests plan first masses at St John’s Seminary and in their home parishes. David R. O’Donnell of New Haven noted as Yale’s first academic department graduate to join the priesthood.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Williams St. John’s Seminary St. John’s John Hogan S. J Father Urique Father Frery W. J. Barry W. J. Casey C. J. Herlihy D. F. Whalen D. J. Carney T. A. Curtin J. F. Doherty M. C. Gilbride J. P. Gorham A. F. Haberstroh C. G. Heaney M. E. Madden A. J. Carey J. J. Noonan Diocese of Boston D. R. O'Donnell J. J. Fitzgerald Hartford Conn J. J. Dean Ogdensburg N. Y C. J. Casarant Portland M. J. Cuddihy W. T. Deacy G. W. Haley J. G. Harrington John F. Kelly M. J. O’connor T. A. Quinlan J. H. Flannery M. J. Coffey J. F. Kelcher James F. Kelly David R. O’donnell New Haven Yale University

Released prisghe r to wed in Brooklyn

Herbert H. Steele, acquitted of burglars tools and habitual criminal charges, faced a new Bath Beach coal office robbery charge but released for lack of evidence. He posted 100 bond to stay out of the city and was discharged. He was greeted by Miss Mandeville amid marriage rumors.

Brooklyn N. Y Herbert H. Steele Aspinall Bath Beach Steele Miss Mandeville

Life Guard promoted as cold remedy by Dr Shaw

Hon W F Couriny endorses Life Guard the cold prevention and cure devised by Dr Thomas P Shaw of Lowell a Harvard Medical School graduate and Massachusetts Medical Society member The ad claims Life Guard cures colds prevents pneumonia arrests la grippe contains no morphine or quinine and is sold by druggists for 60 cents per bottle.

la Grippe

Murder arrest in Dean case shocks New Hampshire town

Lorenzo Barnes, a 33 year old wood chopper, was arrested at a mile from Maynard on the charge of murdering John Dean. A large sum of money, dried blood on boots and clothing, and blood stains in the snow point to premeditated foul play. An autopsy showed blows from opposite directions. Barnes may be sent to Concord for arraignment.

Maynard Lorenzo Barnes Arthur Sulloway John Dean Barnes Marlboro Hammond Dean Place Dean Concord Middlesex District Court Hoitt South Acton

Somerville Eyes Bridge Over Fitchburg Railroad at Kent Street

A bridge at Kent Street Somerville is likely soon after years of crossing dangers. A circulated petition cites urgent need and City Engineer Bailey has drawn plans. The proposed structure would span the Fitchburg railroad between Beacon Street and Somerville Avenue, with grading required.

Fitchburg Kent Street Somerville Bailey Beacon Street Somerville Avenue Fitchburg Railroad

Mysterious mutiny and murder aboard ship at Halifax

Testimony details a shipboard murder involving Captain Nash, Second Mate Bram, and a crewman Brown. Eyewitness accounts describe a cabin blow, a man with a weapon, bodies removed to deck, and later pursuit leading to irons. Bram denies direct involvement while confessing parts of the plot under cross examination.

Bram Monks Guiana Bermuda Halifax Mizzenjig Cotter Frank Allen Spencer Oscar Anderson Anderson Hol Brussels Peter van Bonner Rotterdam Peter von Bonnell Rottererdam

Harvard class day scrimmage at tree may be halted

Harvard officials consider ending the century old class day ritual of scrimmaging for flowers at the tree due to fire and crush risks in a crowded space. A special committee met with the class day committee led by A. M. Beale J. B. Hayward and J. V. Phillips to discuss moving or altering the event.

Harvard Harvard Corporation Corporation Eliot A. M. Beale J. B. Hayward J. V. Phillips

Newton's New Charter Faces City Council Vote

Newton on December 18 reports a special council meeting to revise the city charter. Changes include moving election day to the second Tuesday and establishing a 21 member Alderman board for one year. Debates cover 14 member versus larger boards and longer mayoral terms. Citizens favor public hearings on the proposed charter.

Newton City Council of Deven Cobb

Harvard Prizes Awarded To Top Students

Harvard faculty announced yesterday afternoon the award of prize detail to students with high academic standing. Prizes are classic authors works bound in crimson morocco with the university seal. Seniors Henry Williamson Be Arthur Alexis Bryant Henry Seaveyackett Henry Barrett Huntington Arthur William Ryder Juniors Ernest Boyd Cres sap William Edwin Dorman Samuel Tufts Frost Perley Gardner William H P Hatch Guy Newhall Sophomores Edward Franklin Alexander Harry Lionel Burnham Allan Reuben Campbell Charles Francis Chessman Alfred Lawrence Fish Archibald Victor Galbraith John Sayward Galbraith Donald Gordon Eldred Edward Sunguidh John Albert Macy Adoniram Judson Marshall George Nelson McDaniels Benjamin Paul Herrick Langdon Pearse William Anthony Sherman Charles Henry Stephens James Butler Studley Edwin Earle Wakefield Carlton Ames Wheeler Alvin Walter Wise Everett Sidney Wise Samuel Lamson Monson Frederick Wesley Wyman

Harvard Morocco Henry Williamson Arthur Alexis Bryant Henry Seaveyackett Henry Barrett Huntington Arthur William Ryder Ernest Boyd Cressap William Edwin Dorman Samuel Tufts Frost Perley Gardner William H. P. Hatch Guy

Disorderly Houses Raided by City Divisions

Officers from Divisions 4 and 5 raided alleged disorderly houses and arrested several occupants. George E. Bentley faced a disorderly house charge at 22 Corning Street, with Grace Stone 21 Maud Howe 25 and Mary J. O'Brien listed as idle and disorderly. Dedham Street Station teams also arrested Alice Stone alias King 22 of 34 Gray Street Josephine Travers alias Beebe 22 of 9 Paul Street and Catherine Osgood 30 of 6 Hingham Street.

George E. Bentley Corning Street Grace Stone Maud Howe Mary J. O’brien Dedham Street Albion Paul Streets Alice Stone King Gray Street Josephine Travers Beebe Paul Street Catherine Osgood Hingham Street

Samuel S. S. Green Celebrates Revolutionary Lineage

Samuel S. S. Green of Portsmouth New Hampshire marked his 87th birthday claiming the unique distinction of being the only person in the state to be the son of a Revolutionary War soldier. He is the youngest son of the late Mark Green, who served in the Revolution.

Portsmouth N. H Samuel S.S. Green Mark Green

Huberman Banned From New York Concerts

Huberman, famed violinist, is slated for three Sunday night New York performances starting tomorrow. His manager, Mr. Johnson, reports a dispatch from Mr. Confried stating E. T. Gerry of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children forbids Huberman to appear. Johnson says the violinist has played there before and will depart for New York this afternoon despite the protest.

Huberman Boston New York Mr. Johnson Confried E. T. Gerry Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children Huberman Has Played There Before and Will Do So Again, Despite Mr. Gerry

William H Hurley Removed From Police Force

William H Hurley was discharged by the Aldermen for conduct unbecoming an officer after an absence of ninety four roll calls this year and alleged intoxication and reckless driving in Haverhill. The board also approved an ordinance to create a loan of seventy five thousand dollars.

Lawrench William H. Hurley Haverhill

Knife attack in North Margin street dispute

Michael Garzone, 31, of 16 Margaret Street North End, allegedly attacked Michael Donnezio with a knife on North Margin Street yesterday afternoon. Donnezio suffered head cuts. Garzone was taken to Hanover Street station and locked up.

Michael Garzone Margaret Street North End Michael Donnezio North Margin Street Garzone Donnezio Hanover Street

Assyrian Merchant Reports Robbery in City

A Syrian merchant Aece Hage of 3832 Federal street reported a theft of 35 to 49 dollars from his smallware shop after entering Station 4. Patrolman Jordan accompanied him and arrested Nasim M. Asseese, also Assyrian, and both were detained.

Aece Hage Federal Street Station 4 Oliver Street Jordan Hage Nasim M. Asseese

American Wringer Co Advertises Boston Headquarters

The American Wringer Company lists locations at 18 and 15 Bredway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill Boston. It offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Bredway Extension Cornhill Boston Bissell

Merry Dangers Ball in Cambridge Draws City Leaders

A large Cambridge Institute Hall ball hosted by the Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association featured Emmett's Orchestra and Miss Mamie McLaughlin. Over 100 couples attended the grand march led by Jeremiah Coughlan and Mrs. P. J. Sexton, with many local officials among the guests.

Cambridge Institute Hall Thomas Francis Meagher Daniel M. Flynn Elen Connell John H. Pence Johnt. Shea Scott Ahern Minihan Willard Scully and Dinan John J. Teevens P. J. Collins Edmund Cussen South Boston Fred Pierce William Dacey Edward McCarty Thomas McManus Patrick Colbert Thomas Burns James Callahan William Long Peter Mains Thomas Barry Patrick Mullins Robert Brennan Captain Ahey Frank Liddy John McSorley Edward Lotz John Ryan O. L. Young Neil Sullivan Bernard Brogan Fred Johnson Rchard Roche John Roche Charles Skelly Frank Williams Henry McPeak William Baldrey Edward Matthew William Shaugh

Dance on the Enterprise Cadets Hold Fourth Annual Soiree Aboard

The U S S Enter prise cadets hosted a winter quarters reception and dance with over 200 couples. Floor Director F G Rice led the grand march at 9 PM. supper in the decorated mess room followed. Notables included William Rowe of Lynn and Captain Nathan Darling of Dennis among many guests.

U. S. S. Enterprise Navy Yard F. G. Rice William Rowe Lynn George Rowe John Towle Newmarket N. H Charles H. Frisbie Louise M. Johnson Michael Meagher Flora Blanchard Amelia Littlefield Alice Bryan Eva Bryan Millie Burrill Henry Barstow Mattapoisett Helen Fitz

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases removed in six hours by this new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in men and women. It reportedly cures retention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. Sold by G C Goodwin & Co 36 Hanover Street Boston.

Ghorgh C. Goodwin & CO Hanover Street Boston

City hearing on Newton & Boston Street Railway rails

Watertown officials held a hearing on North Beacon street where Newton & Boston Street Railway Company claimed to retain a franchise after it expired and rails remained in the street. The board also reviewed George Bleiler’s slaughtering license as the Board of Health recommended revocation for diseased cattle and odor issues.

Watertown Newton & Boston Street Railway Company North Beacon Street George Bleiler Board of Health Bleiler

Obituaries and local notices across New York and Passaic

Robert Stafford proprietor of the Imperial and New Netherlands hotels and Walton Hotel Philadelphia died of Brights disease in New York. Dr Van Ben schoten died in Passaic. he was once a presiding elder of the Methodist church. George H Sleeper, longtime Wa ter town official and stagecoach driver, died at Church street home. he helped build New York Central railroad sections. Flags will be half staff on town buildings tomorrow. funeral likely at First Parish Church Monday morning.

New York Robert Stafford Imperial New Netherlands Walton Philadelphia Bright Passaic N. J van Benschoten Methodist Episcopal Church New York State George H. Sleeper Watertown Church Street New England West Josiah French Lowell French New York Central Railroad Richards Board of Selectmen

Mrs J H Grout JR Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Josephine Grout widow of John E H Grout Jr journalist and former Bermuda consul died after eleven weeks illness. A Boston and Cambridge society figure she was born Miss Josephine Russell of Holbrook Massachusetts and leaves daughter Addie Monroe Grout.

Josephine Grout John EH. Grout Hamilton Bermuda

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