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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1896

Page

8

Washington to witness Bonaparte wedding in St Pauls Church

Miss Loiesette Bonaparte great niece to Napoleon I will wed Count Adam de Moltke-Huitfeldt of Denmark at St Pauls Roman Catholic Church in Washington tomorrow at 1 PM. The ceremony will be by Cardinal Gibons with a breakfast at the couple's home following.

Washington Loiesette Bonaparte Napoleon I St. Paul’s Adam de Moltke-Huitfeldt Denmark Miss Bonaparte Jerome Bonaparte Count de Moltke Londe Paris Cardinal Gibons

Betrayed and Deserted in a New York Court

Pretty Anasia Wynne, 18, stood in Orkville Police Court charged with robbery and attempted suicide after being abandoned by her parents and the man who betrayed her. She testified William Ryan promised marriage then cast her off, leading to hunger, theft, and Paris green poisoning. The magistrate placed her in Mrs. Foster's care.

New York Anassia Wynne Orkville West Fortyninth Street Roosevelt Hospital Paris Green William Ryan Kate Devlin Ninth Avenue

To Wed a Millionaire at Weber & Field’s

New York report says Josephine Allen the 22 year old actress in The Geezer will wed Charles Putnam a Boston born heir with a fortune over a million dollars. Putnam attends performances regularly and has hired a season box. Miss Allen’s marriage is planned in the near future.

New York Josephine Allen Weber & Field Charles Putnnam Boston Josephine Music Hall Putnam Miss Allen Mr. Putnam Boston Athletic Association

Mrs Beecher Injured Again In Stamford Accident

Mrs Henry Ward Beecher suffered another fall in Stamford Connecticut in the early hours after a dizzy spell. The Scoville household rushed to her aide and a physician was called as the details of the incident emerged.

Stamford Conn Henry Ward Beecher

Ex-Queen Liliuokalani Moves to Brookline for Privacy

Liliuokalani leaves the Parker House Boston for rooms near her host Mrs. William Lee in Brookline. She refuses lectures and photos, seeks privacy, and may stay only to rest. Captain Palmer acts as her adviser and she will be reachable through him or Mrs. Lee.

Liliuokalani Hawaii Parker House Lily Langtry Sara Bernhardt Lai Brookline William Lee Boston O’brien Lee Capain Palmer T.boaide

Aged Woman Sustains Serious Hip Break in Accident

The report states an elderly woman suffered a severe hip fracture and may never walk again. Crutches likely required for mobility, with long-term impairment anticipated.

Husband Kills Wife, Train Engineer Suspect

In New Haven Conn December 28 it is reported Ella Eager was found dead after an apparent suicide by a train driven by her husband Fred Einger the engineer. Authorities say the couple had frequent disputes and had been separated for some time. Ella is believed to have gone to Union Station to confront her husband and threw herself beneath the wheels, driven by a romantic motive.

New Haven Conn Ella Eager Fairhaven Fred Einger Union Station

Princess of Chimay and Caraman Divorce Expected

Brussels cabled report says no legal obstacles remain to the divorce between the Princess of Chimay and Caraman and Clara Ward of Detroit who eloped with a Hungarian musician. A Vienna despatch notes Christmas Eve in a mud hut near Stuhlweissenburg where she gave her future in laws a house and land. Gypsy bands serenaded the couple on Friday. they will spend winter in Hungary and travel to the United States in spring.

London Brussels The Chronicle Princess of Chimay Caraman Clara Ward Detroit Vienna

Bachelor Ballot Trap Ends Nine-Woman Club

In Hebron Wisconsin on December 28 a handsome bachelor was asked if he would marry any of nine club members. Each woman secretly cast a ballot for him and for the others, producing one vote for each. The reveal sparked quarrels among the members, dissolving the club and leaving the bachelor still single.

Hebron Wis

Flint Peaslee Denies Charlestown Almshouse Report

Describes a Sunday tale claiming Flint Peaslee, a noted candy maker, was an almshouse inmate. The report is labeled an error as Peaslee is not dependent on public aid. He also denies that drink ruined his fortunes.

Charlestown Almshouse Flint Peaslee Peaslee

Clarke Couple Celebrate Tenth Anniversary at Dorchester Home

Mr and Mrs Arthur W Clarke welcomed friends to their new residence at 30 Devon Street Dorchester on their tenth wedding anniversary. They were assisted by Misses Norine Marnell and May McCool. Supper was served by Tufts.

Arthur W. Clarke Devon Street Dorchester Norine Marnell May McCool Tufts

Drunken 14-year-old found on Western Avenue Cambridge

A 14-year-old boy named James Slavin was found drunk on Western avenue Cambridge yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Station 2 and At first insensible. Dr Bryant used electric shock to revive him, after which he recovered and provided address 199 Franklin street. He refused to say where liquor was obtained but admitted drinking whiskey.

Western Avenue Cambridge McHlroy Bryant James Slavin Franklin Street

Christmas Dinner in Dudley Township Honours Buckner

In Dudley township Haskell county Kansas the community celebrated Christmas funded by General Buckner of Kentucky the former vice presidential candidate. Buckner sent twenty five gallons of old Kentucky whiskey and a fifty dollar check to the county clerk for the Dudley Democrats. The dinner in the local schoolhouse featured turkey quail venison and whiskey punch with the township and county residents in attendance.

Topeka Kan Dudley Township Haskell County Kansas Simon Bolivar Buckner Kentucky Dudley United States Palmer Buckner Cave Dudley Democrats

Christmas Jewelry Theft in Cambridge Mystery

Miss Rose Roos visiting her aunt in Cambridge reported a theft of a diamond ring diamond earrings and sleeve buttons from a sitting room after both women briefly left the room. The house at 83 Elmer Street was secured with locked doors and windows. Police are investigating the case and seeking clues.

Cambridge Rose Roos Waltham Elmer Street

Goff Suit Against Woburn Electric Light Receivers

In Middlesex Superior Civil Court at East Cambridge a 10000 damage suit by Mrs. William S. Goff against the Woburn Electric Light Company receivers was begun. It claims her husband died due to defective electrical equipment at an experimental factory in Winchester on February 10, 189_. He received a fatal shock after touching an incandescent lamp.

Middlesex East Cambridge Woburn Electric Light Company William S. Goff Louie Goddu Winchester Goff

Addicks Fight Looms Over Delaware Senate Seat

A Delaware dispatch reports Addicks vows to fight to block Democrats and force two legislatures if Sussex and Kent contests are decided against his side. He aims to control Dover and block Willard Saulsbury or any Democrat from the U S Senate.

Philadelphia Penn Delaware Addicks Sussex County Kent County General Assembly Sussex United States Dover Willard Saulsbury United States Senate Senate Washington

Spirit Expose Suit In Municipal Court Case

Marcellus S. Ayer of the First Spiritual Temple faces six defendants George B. Gates Dudley G. Kimball Robert Rigby Clifford Estes Edward C. Wood and Robert Harley charged with disturbing a religious meeting disturbing an assembly and temple property destruction valued at 69 dollars The courtroom overflowed with Spiritualists and anti Spiritualists Several temple incorporators attended The case adjourned to Thursday due to attorney Bartletts illness

Marcellus S. Ayer First Spiritual Temple Temple Charles W. Bartlett Ayer Spear & Crawford Bartlett

Passage urging appropriation for building purchase

The document urges the passage of an accompanying order to appropriate funds for the purchase of the building. It presents a formal recommendation to allocate the specified amount for a real estate transaction.

Boston Alderman Pushes City Takeover of West End Rail

Alderman W. J. Donovan urged the Boston Board of Aldermen to seek state authorization to purchase and control the West End Street Railway Company within the city. He argued action is needed to protect residents after the recent strike cost nearly a million dollars to local business and reduce ongoing public inconveniences.

Board of Aldermen W. J. Donovan City of Boston West End Street Railway Company General Court West End Street Railroad Company Donovan West End Road

City Seeks Purchase of Massachusetts Historical Society Building

The city currently rents the two lower stories at $9000 yearly and has option to purchase the five story building for $200000. If borrowed at 3.5 percent the annual interest would be about $7000 and rent savings could fund the purchase within the current year. An additional $6000 was requested for Deer Island electric plant. John M. Berry of Worcester seeks a 1 cent fare on streets and 0.5 cent on steam railways, urging board support. A ferry site plan allows eminent domain on water-front property from Fort Hill to improve ferry facilities.

Massachusetts Historical Society Deer Island John M. Berry Worcester Secretary of the Commonwealth Commonwealth Massachusetts Berry Milbury Street Board of Aldermen Fort Hill

Reverend Vaughn deposed for lying at church inquiry

The Rev. E. H. Vaughn, president of Soule College of Dodge City, was deposed from the Methodist pastorate after a four day ecclesiastical inquiry for lying. He had earlier faced charges of political meddling for making free silver speeches and was acquitted on that charge.

Topeka Kan E. H. Vaughn Soule College Dodge City Methodist Church Vaughn Garden City

Father and Son Shot in Knoxville Gunfight

In Knoxville Tennessee on December 28 saloon keeper Lewis Pemberton fired a Winchester when town marshal Frank Hugette tried to arrest him. James Pemberton father of Lewis and the marshal exchanged shots. the son was killed, Hugette wounded, and Lewis killed by the officer.

Knoxville Tenn Helenwood Lewis Pemberton Frank Hugette James Pemberton Lewis Pemberton Hugette

Burglars Sentenced in Superior Court

Edward Gerrity alias Lynch received a five year term in the House of Correction for two break ins, including Nellie H Reckard and Myer Rosenfeld homes, with prior criminal record. Perlie H. Smith alias Willis H. Perlis drew two years for breaking and entering.

Edward Gerrity Lynch Superior Criminal Court Bond House of Correction Nellie H. Reckard Myer Rosenfeld Perlie H. Smith Willis H. Perlis

Boston Cuban Expedition Fervor Sparks Youth Meeting

A Boston gathering of about forty young men plans to sail for Cuba within two weeks to aid in liberating the island. The group, led by Charles Thomas and George S. Munroe, claims membership in the Ninth M. V. M. and includes estimates of funds, unknown backers, and a stated aim to drive Spaniards from Cuba.

Cuba Boston Cuba Libre Congress Street Post Grady Nestor Ninth George S. Munroe Malden Charles Thomas Miles Osborne J. M. Aguirre Alvarez Junta Aguirre

Platt says he never sought Senate seat

In New York on December 28 Thomas C. Platt denounced rumors of his withdrawal from the senatorial race. He stated he had never been a candidate and would not withdraw, explaining he planned to retire from political life and had even refused the governorship. He added he expects Choate will not be the next Senator.

New York Thomas C. Platt Washington

Laborer James Mahoney Killed at City Stone Yard

James Mahoney aged 33 was instantly killed at 6:30 pm at Coughlin's stone yard Albany and Swell streets when caught in a fly wheel of stone working machinery. His body was taken to City Hospital morgue by Undertaker Barry. He was married and resided on Willow Park Roxbury.

James Mahoney Coughlin’s Stone Yard Albany Swell Streets City Hospital Barry Mahoney Willow Park Roxbury

Thurman Camping Club Dance at Lyceum Hall East Boston

A large crowd attended the Thurman Camping Club first annual dance and reunion at Lyceum Hall East Boston. John Sullivan oversaw the floor with a staff of aides and a list of notable attendees including ex Senator John H. Sullivan and Joseph A. Conry with several city and state representatives and numerous guests.

Lyceum Hall Boston Thurman Camping Club John Sullivan Corps of Aids John H. Sullivan Patrick Kennedy Joseph A. Conry Common Council Manasseh Bradley John L. Kelley Michael Leary William Donovan Dennis Moynahan William G. Harber James Hurley Edward Brennan Christopher Murphy Frank Fremont Josep Killion Frank Sullivan Michael Keating Edward Merney Marshall Brown Daniel Creamer Frances Flaherty Essie Putnam Kittie Lynch Mary Powers Flossie Keough

Post Office Burglary in Marblehead Leaves Safe Damaged

Marblehead post office entered Sunday night by burglars. Postmaster Knowland found holes in the safe doors bulged out and the safe ruined. No items were taken.

Marblehead Knowland

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Wiss Loiesette Bonaparte Count Moltke Napoleon Anastasia Wynne Charles Putnam C.E. Davis Mfg Optician Park Square Telephone Tremont Kersey Astrachan Winter Street Queen Lil, Gue Har Majesty Metale Princess Buskner Allen Russell John J. Mahoney Quincy Chicago Brooklyn H. L. Russell Lke Charlestown Committee On New York World India Csdcas Cays Wilson Bill Sor Orree McKinley Vilson Clarendon Tremont St Delmonico West End Ald Honest Tobaccos Bombay Timothy Foley Utica Place ACME Catholic Knights of America W. E. Gallagher Joseph C. Gallivan J. J. McNamara Frank C. Dugan P. J. Mahon John J. O'Neil William Hadley Hugh W. Bresnahan H. J. Keenan Platt Mr. Choate KEEL Washington St
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