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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1897

Page

8

Love Disturbed. Vogedes Arrested At Cemetery Vault

Frederick Vogedes, once engaged to Miss Christina Schaeffer, was taken into custody in Newburg after attempting to enter the vault at St George's Cemetery at 1 am to see Miss Schaeffer's body. The death of Miss Schaeffer, who died Jan 21 after taking Paris green amid alleged heartbreak, is under coroner review. Vogedes faces disorderly conduct charges and possible mental fitness examination.

Newburg N. Y Frederick Vogedes Christina Schaeffer New York Vogedes St. George’s Cemetery Miss Schaeffer Paris Green John Perrott Washington Street Perrott

Gulliver Absent With $4000 From Providence Milliner

Albert F. Gulliver, husband of a leading Olneyville modiste and milliner, has vanished along with about $4000 in cash. The couple married seven years ago after meeting when he was a jeweller in Providence. Gulliver, now idle, had managed some shop business and was known for his fine dress.

Providence R. I Albert F. Gulliver Olneyville Gullivers Gulliver

Divorces and Libels Decided by Suffolk Superior Court

Judge Lilley ruled on two libels and three divorce petitions. Dr. Charles A. Fernald’s libel for infidelity and cruelty was dismissed. James F. O'Donnell's request for divorce from Mary A. O'Donnell was denied over alleged habitual intoxication. Botsford Kempston was granted a decree nisi against Mary Kempston for gross confirmed intoxication.

Mary Kempston

Senate Moves on Arbitration Treaty and Delaware Inquiry

The Senate opened with executive session to consider the general treaty of arbitration as amended. Senator Morgan blocked removing secrecy from amendments. A Delaware election inquiry was referred. Nicaragua canal bill debated with scheduled votes, but no action taken. The session adjourned after further executive sessions.

Washington Senate Sherman Rep Morgan Chandler N. H Committee On Privileges and Elections Delaware Committee On Vilas Hale Hoar Mr. Davis Minn

Genuine Chinese Fair Opens at Bethlehem Mission

The Bethlehem Chinese Mission at 6112 Essex Street opened a genuine Chinese fair showcasing mainly China sourced goods. Highlights include curiously crafted items, sacrifice material bundles, a restaurant facility, and daily Chinese music performances in the afternoons.

Bethlehem Essex Street China

Big Store Opens Daily With Enticements All Week

At eight thirty each morning the large store starts business every day Monday through Saturday. The notice promises equal readiness and pleasure to serve customers, inviting readers to note the advertised inducements offered throughout the week.

Chenille Portieres and Couch Covers Sale Highlights

Old catalog notes list Chenille Portieres and Couch Covers 8x3 feet at 1.25 era, 6x9 feet at 6.00, 9x12 feet at 12.00, 10x12 feet at 16.00, and 10x13 feet at 20.00. Also GRAY GOAT RUGS 30x65 inches at 1.25 to 2.5, single units from 1.75 to 3.50 usual, on floor Second Floor with price to close. Real Sheila Curtains 2x3 yards to 3x4 yards offered with firm discounts, Figured Velours and Tamboured Muslins listed with sale prices.

Kennedy's Cass Wil Go to the Jury This Afternoon

Kennedy's case moved toward a jury after a packed Salem court heard Mrs. Learoyd testify again and Kennedy recount his week before the poisoning. Witnesses placed him in Boston and in various towns on dates around election weekend as the defense rested. The trial adjourned to resume the next morning with rebuttal and further testimony.

Salem Learoyd Mrs. Bishop Katie Price Kennedy Crowley Boston Naismith’s Chelsea Square White Albert Devoe Walter Peabody South Peabody William A. Shay Peabody James F. Finnegan Danvers Foote Mead Chief Bacon Hewitt

Engagement to be announced at Bradley Martin Ball

New York reports that at the Bradley Martin fancy dress ball the engagement of Bradley Martin Jr and Miss Daisy Post will be announced. Daisy Post, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Post, is a niece of Mrs Vanderbuilt and dates a future fortune for Martin Jr. The ball features elaborate costumes, changes in quadrille arrangements, and notable attendees with Mrs Astor in diamonds and Mrs Belmont secretive about her French duchess costume.

New York Iit Bradley Martin Bradley Martin, Jr Daisy Post Frederic W.W. Vanderbilt William K. Vanderbilt Miss Post Sherry’s Marguerite Daisy Alexander Bremer Musicians’ Mutual Protective Union Washington Mr. Boldt Ator Academy of Design Astor Ogden Mills August Belmont Peter Marie Richard Peters Harry Sands O. H. P. Belmont

James E Lowe Dies in Chelsea After Heart Trouble

James Edward Lowe president of the Hotel and Railroad News Company Employees Benefit Association died at his home 230 Tremont street Chelsea at 11 last evening after a weeklong illness. He was 37 born in Chelsea and leaves an infant child. A former Boston Herald employee he had worked with the news company for years. A heart condition forced him to retire about a week ago. He was a member of Mystic Lodge 47 Knights of Pythias. Funeral arrangements have not been set.

James Edward Lowe Hotel and Railroad News Company Employees’ Benefit Association Tremont Street Chelsea Mr. Lowe Boston Herald News Company Mystic Lodge 47, Knights of Pythias

Honest Thief in Kleptomania Case at Police HQ

Rebecca Wallace, held by Inspectors Abbott and Bogan for pocket picking, is linked to a prior 1896 theft from Rebecca Ayer. Her husband John Wallace of Malden says she has long suffered mental illness and seven children, with no motive other than illness.

Rebecca Wallace Abbott and Bogan Wallace Rebecca Ayer Jessie Fuller Biy John Wallace Ellen Cauley Roxbury Knox Post Malden Boston

Shipped Ice in Cigar Box Forgery Case

Walter B. Brooks of Somerville was arrested by Inspector Lynch on forgery charges. He allegedly sent a box via C O D to Drew & Shaw of Stoneham using a bill to C J Countie at 27 and 29 Charles street. The box contained two chunks of ice instead of a consignment of toothbrushes.

Walter B. Brooks Somerville Lynch General Express State Street Drew & Shaw Stoneham C. J. Countie Charles Street City

Brockton Boots Workers Face Lockout After Resignations

In Brockton Massachusetts the Boot and Shoe Workers Union members confronted lockouts at T D Barry and C A Eaton after 300 workers were discharged this morning. Union leaders vow to restore old conditions and reinstate all who originally struck, while tensions with Joyce and Fletcher persist.

Brockton Cutter’s Red Men’s Clark’s Block Tobin Eaton Howes Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union T. D. Barry C. A. Eaton Barry Joyce & Fletcher T. D. Barry & Co

Gas Deposit Debate Targets Company Deposits

A legislative hearing on Senator James A. Gallivan bill to bar gas deposits reveals sharp exchanges. Opponents led by A. C. Burrage argue deposits fund company business. supporters cite consumer hardship and disputed notices.

Senator Gallivan

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Frederic Vogedes Valentines Chenille Portieres Kensington Art Squares Cass Vo Ae Gilchrist Bishop William Kennedy Albert F. Learoyd Perley Casey’s Andover William Abbott Frank Abbott Southwick Neal Hardy Hail Casey Kimball Beaver Brook Chester M. Twiss Charles E. Putnam Shea Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish Marie Antoinette Young Martin James Lowe S OF Marseilles Are Earth B. L Police Husband Prang & CO Karl F. Heinzen L. Prang & Co Resent Tain James A. Gallivan Committee On Manufactures A. C. Burrage Robert M. Morse Boston Gas Light Company J. Otis Wardwell Boston Gas Companies James P. McShane R. M. Morse
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