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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1897

Page

8

Costumed gala to crown Mrs. Bradley Martin ball

New York. January 31. The Bradley Martin ball at the Waldorf attracts wide attention as guests prepare lavish period costumes from Louis XV to Marie Antoinette. Mrs. Bradley Martin, Mrs. Astor and dozens of social leaders plan intricate designs with elaborate gowns, bridged entrances, and guarded order for the reception.

New York Bradley Martin Ball Bradley Martin Vanderbilt House Boldt Mr. Boldt Waldorf Louis XV Louis XVI Boldt House Duveen The Versailles William Astor Frederick Bronson Miss Bronson Miss Brooks Miss van Alien Miss Garrison Miss Sloane Ogden Mills John Jacob Astor Stuyvesant Fish Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Helen Brice Marie Antoinette le Brun Mary Stuart Henry Winthrop Charles II England Frederick T. Martin Herman Philip Rhinelander Lanier Directoire Jules Vatable

City Missionary Society Celebrates Eightieth Anniversary

Prominent clergymen attended Old South Church for the City Missionary Society's eightieth anniversary. Rev D W Waldron reported the society remains prosperous with 60 000 visits to 20 000 families. Speakers spoke on brotherhood, New England spirit, and life elevating through missionary work.

City Missionary Society Old South Church D. W. Waldron R. H. Stearns George A.”.Gordon George Leypee Mass Spe 8. E. Herrick Mt. Vernon Church New England E. L. Clark D. D Boston

Mrs Beecher Faltering as Physicians Lose Hope

News from New York reports Mrs Henry Ward Beecher, injured at her son-in-law Samuel Scoville's Stamford Connecticut home, weakened with greater pain and doctors have given up hope of recovery. Delicate condition noted and care continued at Stam ford residence.

New York Brooklyn Henry Ward Beecher Samuel Scoville Stamford

Alliance Rescued After Grounding Off Fort Monroe

The United States training ship Alliance, aground last night at Fort Monroe VA, was refloated this morning and passed Fort Monroe at 10 am en route to Newport News for damage inspection.

Fort Monroe United States Alliance Newport News

Hunger and Poverty Lecture in Lynn Labor Church

Herbert N. Casson spoke on Hunger and Cold criticizing modern civilization for poverty. He argued overproduction, unemployment, and the mismatch between wealth and living conditions, urging reforms and humane measures. A resolution urged the U S Senate to protect American seamen with stronger laws.

Casson United States Senate Senate

Neptune Associates Ball Promises Diamond Ring Hunt

Neptune Associates hosts an annual poverty party with Mr. Stone presenting an elegant diamond ring to the lady who sells the most tickets. The event highlights community fund raising and friendly competition.

Neptune Associates Mr. Stone

Bolt trust collapse hits Chicago market

A morning paper reports the bolt trust has collapsed with bolt prices down about 20 percent in three days. The market remains demoralized with uncertain values and prospects of further declines next week. The trust controlled machine and carriage bolts nuts and lag screws and was linked to a subsidy scheme for output.

Chicago Bolt Trust Wall Trust J. H. Parks Boston

Regency Likely as Czar's Health Declines

London dispatch reports persistent denials but growing belief that the Czar’s health is critical and a regency may be required. Officials have not confirmed the situation.

London

Grief Over Captain Mc Donald of the James G Blaine

Much regret spread through shipping circles at the reported loss of Captain John Mc Donald of the schooner James G Blaine. The Jadique native leaves two children after his wife died recently. The vessel arrived in Boston from the fishing banks.

Gloucester John Mc Donald James G. Blaine Boston McDonald Jadique C. B

Pretty Mrs Bradish Demands 10000 From Scranton Youth

Mrs Emma May Bradish 24, wife of a traveling salesman, seeks 10000 in damages claiming Sanford Grant kissed her in a Scranton hotel. She says he held her and kissed her on lips and cheek, lodging her complaint after reporting the incident to her husband. Grant, well known locally, reportedly caused a scene and shattered a hotel window, leaving him with a facial scar.

Scranton Penn Emma May Bradish Sanford Grant Grant Bradish

Correction issued over Lynn smoke talk report

The Post corrects an error from its January issue about a Lynn Police Court case at Montrose Hall. It clarifies that J O D De Bondy did not attend or perform, and that Otis L Paige testified about J O De Bondy playing piano. De Bondy is musical director at St. Jean Baptiste Church Lynn.

Post Lynn Montrose Hall Otis L. Paige J. O J. O. D. DeBondy Lowell Shoe St. Jean Baptiste Church Boston New York

Love Lost at Sea: English Wife Returns from Rio

A blue eyed Englishwoman travels to New York to greet her husband Captain Roberts of the Lord Dufferin, presumed lost after sailing from Rio to New York on Oct 8. Months pass without word. she remains hopeful yet grief grows as news stays absent.

New York Rio England Campania Captain Roberts Lord Dufferin Battery

Danton Towed a Marat

New York January 31 reports two rival families set to unite through the marriage of Ferdinand Danton Jr to Mlle Viviane Marat of Paris. Miss Marat’s father is a millionaire. the Danton family is poorer and Ferdinand is a portrait painter living at 219 West Fifty third Street.

New York Ferdinand Danton, Jr Mlle Viviane Marat Paris Marat Viviane Lefevre Ferdinand II France

Church Army opens Cambridge meetings by Episcopalian mission

The Church Army began its meetings in Cambridge at St James and Christ Church conducted by General H H Hadley Captain Brown and Miss Sara Ray. They outlined the work and proposed regular meetings to aid the poor. Captain Brown will be stationed in Cambridge with headquarters opened at once.

The Church Army Cambridge St. James and Christ Church H. H. Hadley Captain Brown Sara Ray

Chamberlain on Kruger draws British stance in Africa

London dispatch notes Joseph Chamberlain's views create deep impression as the Times and Globe urge Kruger to heed a warning. Reports say British supremacy may be asserted if Boer actions persist and a committee plans to examine alleged treachery and intrigue.

London Joseph Chamberlain South Africa London Times Globe Kruger

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