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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1897
Page
8
New York Feb 3 The arrival of twins ends the separation suit of Morris B Finkelstein and his wife the fashion tailor says jealousy and a shop full of young workers fueled their quarrel. He recalls dramatic scenes over dress measurements and ledger pages but the twins restore harmony.
In a habeas corpus hearing before Justice Pryor Charles G. James of Buckland Massachusetts seeks return of his 11 year old daughter Josephine, who since 1888 has been in Gerry Society care. The case traces adoption attempts by Mrs Belden of Bristol Connecticut and a man named Ernest P Clark, with custody shifting and reports of the girl living with Clark. The Gerry Society argues Belden acted without proper inquiry and James cannot prove fit guardianship. decision reserved for briefs.
Mrs Clara E Clark a young widow renting rooms at 302 Fulton street faced an assault by Charles F Spencer of 236 Halsey street who forced his way inside broke the door and pursued her until police captured him on a roof after she fled and locked him in.
In New York on February 3, sculptor Noble faced a suit from former model Miss Julia Adelaide Price. She alleges she posed for two Madonna sculptures for Gorham Manufacturing, and they lived together before discovering he was married. She claims he borrowed about $2000 from her and he defrauded or cannot repay. Price says she is 26 and came from another state six years ago.
She whispered to the court that her real name is Tierney and that she lives at No. 48 West Ninety-eighth Street. She recalled a possible marriage to a Mr. Cornell. The case adjourned until Friday.
At Lincoln Hall the Charlestown Improvement Society debated Station 15 sleeping quarters as unfit and damp with poor heat and ventilation. They approved pursuing a new dry dock for Charlestown Navy Yard and discussed site options and wooden construction versus stone, noting current dock length and port impact. Captain White rejected the Station 15 sanitation charge as unfounded.
Temperance groups rejoice over President-elect McKinley’s pledge to exclude wines and liquors from White House dinners. A Bromfield Street Church meeting praised the move, and a letter from Major McKinley confirming the pledge was read amid public acclaim.
L N Paine & Co acquire and renovate Warren Market at Dudley and Warren, Roxbury. New management promises quality goods, fair prices, and no gaudy gimmicks with free delivery and prompt service for station commuters. Meat stock to be cut quickly to match waiting times.
The appeal by American horseman Robert T Kneebs against a nine month prison sentence for entering the trotting mare Bethel under the name Nellie Kneebs began in Berlin The United States Ambassador Uhl attended the hearings and spoke to Kneebs during proceedings over five days expected.="
John J. Toomey of 17 Fabin Street was found on Washington Street yesterday morning with likely internal injuries. Police believe he fell from a window at 1068 Washington Street.
Mrs. Solari alleged intoxication and cruel treatment by John Solari in a Boston divorce suit. Judge Lilley found evidence of confirmed intoxication and cruelty, concluding the charges were sustained and ruling on property later. Final arrangements to be discussed in Taunton next week.
Lawyer Frank P. Curran denounced petitioners as swindlers during a committee on insurance hearing for the United States Mutual Live Stock Association. The argument devolved into threats and fisticuffs as remonstrants clashed with counsel and witnesses including J. Henry Taylor and J. A. Galvin, with Curran’s closing argument drawing volatile exchanges.
In a Burris dispute a related unfinished suit saw the husband charge desertion and infidelity. The judge dismissed the infidelity claim due to conflicting evidence. For desertion the judge credited Mrs. Burris testimony noting a child born in May 1894 as indicating her account.
Edward Nolan, 22, well dressed and claiming residence at 360 Columbus Avenue, was arrested by Patrolman Atwood. He deceived women by posing as authorized collector for The Messenger of the Sacred Heart and extorted $1 from three parishioners, admitting only $6.50 and holding a notebook of names across several neighborhoods.
In New York at the Twelfth Regiment Armory a professional athlete named Robert Marmont died while exercising on the Mexican rings. He fell about ten feet after grabbing the rings and was found lying face down. A deputy coroner ruled death due to a broken neck.
Edwin P. Crossman was elected councilman for Ward 2 in Everett after the resignation of Edwin P. Hilton. Only 47 votes were cast, with Crossman receiving 46 and Patrick Donohue 1.
Mary Doe, an elderly woman, was found guilty of shoplifting in Municipal Criminal Court yesterday for larceny of lace valued at cents from a Tremont street establishment and fined $5 by Judge Burke.
The election laws committee held a State House hearing on Rep Sandersons bill to allow voting the entire party ticket with a single ballot mark. Lawmakers and others argued for convenience and simplicity while some objected to altering the Australian ballot process.
A session on a bill to enable voters to watch foreign critters spurs debate. E B Hayes of Lynn denounces ballots guiding votes. Richard Henry Dana of Cambridge cites past failures and paster systems. The hearing adjourned to 2 30 this afternoon.
A Boston hearing at the State House debated a bill to create distinct departments for children the insane paupers and criminals. Mayor Quincy Institutions Commissioner Marshall and Roland Lincoln backed separation arguing it would keep politics from management and benefit the city institutions.
Representative Donahue introduced a labor bill at the State House to bar forcing women and children to makeup lost time after machinery stops. Fall River labor leaders urged passage citing hardship. opponents from mills warned it would disrupt contracts and raise costs.
The joint legislative committee on manufactures held a State House hearing yesterday to examine an order for a formal investigation into the recent gas fatalities. Officials and stakeholders testified on potential causes and safety recommendations.
The Boston hearing on a bill to license gasfitters and supervise gasfitting heard testimony from A C Burrage and Robert M Morse representing gas companies and General Schaff from the Gas and Electric Light Commission. Plumber Ty Farrell urged fixes after reports of sickness from gas leaks and dangerous fixtures. Richard Evans compared gas types and warned inspection would be costly though helpful. Schaff attributed fatalities to drunkenness and ignorance with few defective fixtures, suggesting annual inspections to reassure the public.
The Banks and Banking Committee held a State House hearing on Governor address sections about trust companies and a bill by savings bank commissioners. It proposes new charters require certificate of organization and state approval with a $500000 minimum capital. Chairman Whiton urged fewer small firms and a state bank approach to limit dubious startups and potential failures. The session closed after a vote to report the bill favorably.
Harvard rowers deny reports that M F Davis offered to coach their crew to beat Lehmann. They support the current coach and a unified stroke, dispute claims of power loss from the English tholepin, and note budget limits prevent hiring another coach.
New York February 3 Mrs Bradley Martin selects period floral decor for her ball Harmony with Louis XV style interiors planned The Boldt mansion West Thirty third Street and Waldorf hotel lighted with evergreens roses ivy and ornate canopied rooms Notable guests and possible attendees listed with varied costumes and roles for the grand event
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