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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1897

Page

5

Kennedy’s Counsel Argues Motive in Danvers Poisoning Case

In Danvers, Kennedy’s defense claims no direct poisoning link exists and motive hinges on circumstantial evidence. D N Crowley argues Kennedy’s character and lack of means negate intent while suggesting Mrs Learoyd had greater motive and opportunity at the Learoyd residence.

Salem Danvers Superior Criminal Court D. N. Crowley Kennedy Crowley Learoyd Sylvester Kimball Kimball

South Boston Ball Attended by City Hall Notables

South Boston society attended the City Point Catholic Association ball at Odd Fellows Hall last night. Mayor Quincy Alderman Dean and many civic leaders appeared with leading couples and a large list of noted residents in bright outfits and finery in a festive, widely talked about event.

South Boston City Point Catholic Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Association Quincy Josiah S. Dean John F. Cronan Charitable Irish Society Carl MacCormick South Boston Protestant Association Frank T. Carroll St. Augustine's Lyceum Joseph A. Conry Common Council James A McMorrow Daniel L. Prendergast Prendergast John Drohan Mary MacHugh Annie Slattery Annie O’reilly Julia Sullivan J.S. Dean Nellie McCarron Lucy Sullivan Katherine Downing John Falvey Mary McCarthy Minnie Emmett Alice Emmett D. L. Prendergast Mary Hearn Josephine Hearn Minnie Lynn Mamie Tobin Anna Tobin Joseph Carmody Anna Downing William A. McMorrow Nellie Sullivan Nellie McNeil Ella M. Kenniff William T. Dooley Julia Leary Katherine Leary Millie Carrier Lillie Donnelly Katherine Sullivan Mary O’brien Nellie ‘Brien Katherine Buckley Bessie Elan Sarah McGinnis Susie Norton Mary Mulcahey May Crawford Mary Roach O'Reilly May Gallahue Annie Bassity Kittie Kelly Grace Flynn Eva Slattery Minnie Aga Minnie Daly Lizzie Donlan Esther McArdie Katherine Kaler Addie Burdick Julia Prank A. Fort Edward J. Heffernan J. Gookin James T. Pray

Town meeting debates town hall and water issues

Residents of Crescent Beach Me morial Hall discussed a possible new town hall and water supply. A nine or eleven member committee was proposed to study sites, plans, and costs, with reports due at May or June meetings. Debate also covered hydrant service claims with the Revere Water Co. and a contract.

Memorial Hall Crescent Beach A. S. Burnham Warren Fenno Arthur E. Curtis Revere Centre Beachmont William Bryant Haynes B. B. Dewing Bryant Curtis Friends of Annexation Thomas Lane H. J. Skeffington Boston Leominster Skeffington Revere Water Company Water Company Committee On Town Hall Doris A. Young B. F. DeButts C. H. Frye A. B. Curtis G. A. Copeland W. H. Derby G. L. Proctor Janvrin C. H. Bird Michael Sullivan

Sculptor Noble Wins Legal Case in Essex Market Court

Magistrate Flammer dismissed the grand larceny charge against William Clark Noble a sculptor formerly of Cambridge Massachusetts and now based in New York He was accused by Julia Adelaide Price his former model of taking 2000 under promise of marriage The magistrate found no proof of a gift under cohabitation and no marriage promise suggesting civil remedy if money changed hands.

New York Flammer Essex Market William Clark Noble Cambridge Mass Julia Adelaide Price Miss Price Noble

Widow Mary Ellen Walsh Young Leads Funeral Procession

Mrs Mary Ellen Walsh Young claims widowhood of tobacco merchant George F Young who died last week. She attended the funeral as chief mourner at the Young mansion and accompanied by her brother William Corbett. The coffin was not moved to the Arlington Hotel. Interment occurred at Swan Point Cemetery.

Providence R. I Mary Ellen Walsh Young George F. Young Arlington Hotel Young Mansion William Corbett Nicholas B. Young Swan Point Cemetery

Woman Solves Ghost Mystery At Stevens Corners Graveyard

In Groton New York on February 8 Miss Hattie Beyea led a group to a cemetery after a rumor of goblins. They found a moving figure behind Wankercamp's grave railing claiming to be Hank who admits drinking and vows to stop if released, naming Al Peters.

Groton N. Y Stevens Corners Seth Roberts David Roberts Andres Sears Hattie Beyea Miss Beyea Wankercamp

Searles Defends Sugar Trust Record Before Lexow Committee

John E. Searles, treasurer of the Sugar Trust, explains he left New York for a prior engagement a visit to Major McKinley to seek the appointment of John J. McCook as Attorney General. He agrees to produce trust books on Saturday.

New York John E. Searles The Sugar Trust Lexow Committee Major McKinley John J. McCook Goff West Virginia Searles North River Sugar Refining Company Lexow North River Sugar Refinery American Sugar Refining Company Lexon Havemeyer & Elder Dick & Meyer Mr. Searles Havemeyer Senator Lexow

Roxbury High School Dance Draws Crowd in Munroe Hall

A social at Munroe Hall Roxbury hosted by the High and Latin Schools drew about 100 couples after an 8:30 grand march led by Floor Marshal A I Rorke and Miss Alice Winward of Hyde Park. Officers from multiple units attended along with numerous guests and students list included.

Munroe Hall Roxbury A. I. Rorke Alice Winward Hyde Park L. J. Logan B. L Cook BE. H J. O'Donnell Greene G. F. Eddy B. H W. W. Morse A. Turney Co. P. Tolman E. H Rosemer R. I Bigelow KR. H Conley H. S Brenholz Maud McClinchy Goldie Cohen Maud Harris Phebe Brown Gertrude Meads Lou Snow Caroline I Jessie Smith Eva Smith Eva Brayley Edith Mae Sayward Myrtle Clark Pearl Timberlake Mabel Carroll Jennie Kelly Lillian Driscoll Agnes Thomson Mabel Jarvis Emma_Ginnell Helena Billington Emma Burke Mabel Spindler James P. Nichols Harry Powers Edward Robinson H. W. Marshall Walter M. Nichols Paul Reid A. W. Montgomery Dennis Daly T. A. Harrahan P. J. Ober A. Dowling James Wood James Lucas William Murphy J. J. Miller F. C. Ball P. Pendleton William Tyler Arthur Willis Frank Breslyn Joseph H. Belly Brooks J. J. Wallaee G. & Hove Ace McKay A. L. Cammeron J. E.ilver

Young Ladies Dance by Mignonette Club in Charlestown

The Mignonette Club of Charlestown held its first dancing party last night in Roughan Hall. Miss Mary Gee supervised the floor, assisted by Miss Margaret T. Troy and aides Nellie Buckley Annie W Digan Nellie L Gee Katherine A Manley Elizabeth A Raymond and Annie G Swiney.

Charlestown Roughan Hall Mary Gee Margaret T. Troy Nellie Buckley Annie W. Digan Nellie L. Gee Katherine A. Manley Elizabeth A. Raymond Annie G. Swiney

Remarkable private car bears McKinley to Washington

Canton Ohio February 8 President elect McKinley will ride to Washington in private car No 38 built for safety by John F Miller Panhandle rail chief The indestructible white oak and steel framed car features a log fireplace movable gas lighting two lavish bedrooms baths and burglar proof safes It carries special omens from the 16 to 1 campaign and will later become part of the White House fleet

Canton McKinley Washington Panhandle John F. Miller Pittsburg Miller China United States Major McKinley Mark Hanna Cleveland St. Louis Howard Burgess No. 38 Ohio White House

Great Day Plan for Free Physicians Wins Citywide Favor

A bold proposal to supply free physicians for the entire city draws universal support from residents and officials alike, signaling swift backing and potential implementation. The plan aims to improve public health access across neighborhoods and reduce medical barriers for all citizens.

The Free Doctors In Great Demand by Ministrations

A historical note highlights physicians providing home medical care in high demand. The piece praises their ministrations and the relief they bring to households seeking accessible treatment.

Hundreds Flocked for Treatments by Eminent Physicians

Crowds gathered as His Eminent Physicians provided medical care to many patients. People sought diverse diagnoses and received treatment from respected doctors in the city.

Munyon Remedies Claim Widespread Cures in Boston

Hundreds lines praise Munyon cures and remedies for catarrh deafness rheumatism and other ailments. The ad touts the Munyon electrical machine and quotes testimonials from Mrs A J Crosby and Mr H Howard confirming relief from bronchitis dyspepsia liver trouble and related conditions.

A. J. Crosby Dracut Mass Mr. H. Howard Ingleside St Roxbury Boston Homeopathic

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