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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1897
Page
8
The copy says B L tobaccos stay the same and lead the field with the nearest competitor away astern. It touts best leaf and finest flavor that lasts and satisfies chewers like sailors choosing a reliable boat.
Mrs. Bradley Martin and husband sail for England in March with retinue and trunks to conquer London society. The pair have dazzled New York from Waldorf-Astoria hospitality to high society ties, and plan Balmacan openings and lavish hospitality as the Prince of Wales may visit Cadogan. Their son stays at Harvard until exams.
Kaiser appoints Royal Academy professors to design costumes for the February 24 ball at the royal castle. Officers will wear regimental uniforms as in 1797, with Skarbind creating historic outfits for newer regiments and von Heyden for the court. The Kaiserin will don a design based on Marie Antoinette paintings. The event aims to surpass all prior court fetes in magnificence.
In Suffolk Supreme Court Judge Barker dismissed the bill in equity filed by Mrs Nettie Nathan against John A Nathan and others to nullify an ante-nuptial agreement with her late husband Emmanuel Nathan She testified she could not read English and believed the contract offered a $5000 present Her husband left a will giving her life use of about 27000 in Tremont Street property The remaining estate favored his eight children by the first wife with final division to grandchildren If granted the bill would have given Mrs Nathan about 100000.
The engagement of Dr Edward McCabe a leading young physician of New Haven to Sister Terecena formerly a Sacred Heart nun was announced. She left the convent after three years believing she could better aid charity in the outer world. Her family name is not given she is from Brooklyn and her father is a New York City business man.
In Cambridge yesterday Judge Hardy heard uncon tested divorce cases and issued decrees nisi. Names include Louise H vs James L Prouty with cruel treatment, and several desertion or adultery suits. Many wives spoke of woe and neglect, with desertion and failure to provide.
The advertisement promotes Foster Gloves with the Claze Thumb patent and a perfect fit across sizes 1 2 to 7 12. Available colors include tan brown oxblood slate and navy. Regular price 1 25 will be discounted when sales begin Monday.
The first Australian system caucus in Winthrop opened at Town Hall with Leonard J. Schuler as warden. 887 votes were cast from 778 eligible citizens. Nominees for Selectmen include Alphonzo W. George Orlando E. Lewis and Alfred Tewksbury with other officers named for town roles.
John Galvin veteran Boston florist marks fifty years married to Elizabeth Gearin in Dorchester. Mayor Quincy and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company members attend a packed celebration with speeches, a badge of honor, and gifts. Galvin, born 1828, long linked to public parks and Boston horticulture, has seven living children.
Judges Colt and Webb will meet lawyers at 11 oclock to review trial exceptions in the Bram case. District Attorney Hoar has filed corrections and both sides expect lengthy discussion to reach questions for the Supreme Court. Hoar seeks a sentence date before sending exceptions to Washington. action on the vessel Herbert Fuller remains undecided in New York.
In Canea Crete on February 15 a multinational landing of one hundred sailors and soldiers from Russia France Britain Italy plus fifty Austrians under an Italian commander occupied the city with Turkish assent. Flags were raised on the fortress ramparts. Reports say clashes occurred near Heraklion with three Muslim villages burned.
The thirtieth annual New England Alumni reunion and dinner of Williams College was held at the University Club with over two hundred attendees. Judge James M. Barker presided as postprandial speakers and music featured C. L. Safford. Speakers included Professor Leverett W. Spring, Hamilton Mabie, Rev. E Winchester Donald, and Lewis W. Pratt.
Councilman Hugh W. Bresnahan ex president of Division 7 A O H South Boston received a diploma and membership certificate at a meeting in Clan Na Gael Hall. Commander John B. O Higgins gave the presentation address and Bresnahan replied. The group plans its annual concert and ball after Lent.
The 1967 and 1970 classes of English High School held their twenty seventh annual meeting and banquet at the Hotel Thorndike. Thirty four members attended with Warren K. Blodgett presiding and Robert E. Bartlett as secretary. Robert E. Babson, head master, attended as guest and informal remarks were offered by Babson and several members. Officers elected for the next year include Blodgett as president Bartlett as secretary Gill as vice president and Appleton as treasurer.
Lynn report states Patrick Flynn a 60 year old morocco dresser living at Waterhill and Main arrested for assaulting Dora Callahan seven, daughter of William Callahan in the same tenement. Flynn claims innocence.
In North Adams on February 15 a Chinese community organized a full Chinese themed reception for the Rev. F. D. Penney who has resigned his pastorate at the Baptist Church. About 200 attendees joined a program of Chinese selections songs and speeches prepared entirely by the Chinamen. The banquet was served by Chinese hosts and the space was lit with lanterns and decorated with Chinese designs.
Worcester February 15 Dr. Rufus B Dixon of Boston died at the residence of Mrs. Sarah B Dewey this evening from pneumonia The death ends the life of the noted physician who had practiced in Boston for many years.
Judge Fessenden of the Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon sentenced Fred N. Houston to the Massachusetts Reformatory for embezzling jewelry and small wares from Nathan & Co., Washington Street jewellers, valued at sixty.
A famous New York sculptor will carve Bartholdi's Goddess of Liberty from a solid block of Castile soap in a life size display. The 7 1 2 feet tall sculpture weighs 600 pounds and will be completed today in the show window. A fine display worth seeing, with the artist finishing the work today.
The Vermont Veterans' Association held its ninth annual dinner at Young's Hotel with over forty attendees including Colonel Henry A Thomas and George P. Lawrence. President Charles P. Thayer led the meeting, and speeches were delivered by veterans. a telegram urged President elect McKinley to appoint Colonel Albert Clarke as assistant secretary of the treasury.
M. William Hanley of the Post composing room returned from his wedding tour to find colleagues had surprised him with a handsome decorated dinner set. He expressed gratitude for the kind memorial.
Emma Jones and Alice Baker, both Providence residents aged 44 and 32, were caught in Jordan Marsh store with $104.40 worth of goods. Detectives recovered far more items from their person and bags. They were jailed at the Tombs and to be arraigned in Municipal Court. Evidence suggests Julia Foss may be their real name.
D William C Cutler, Perrine claim advocate and trusted agent for the Florida settlers, disputs a Washington dispatch tying the Perrine land grant to President Cleveland. He says patents were desired by settlers and that Pho sphate deposits are nonexistent within 200 miles. explains a proposed concession plan with Mr Flagler to develop the 23000 acre grant and link the railroad to the coast.
Lee Harrison of Denison Texas died today from a morphine dose. He claimed to be the first cousin of former President Harrison and was described as living in straitened circumstances.
A 13 month old boy known as Abraham Sultan, nicknamed Aby, had a rusty needle inserted in his right leg. At Hudson Street Hospital doctors used fluoroscopy and X rays to locate the needle between the fibula and tibia. Dr M A Stivers performed the incision and removed part of the needle under ether. The child recovered and returned home with his mother at No 121 Delancey Street.
Mrs Sarah Ann Bussell eldest resident of Quincy died at her Brackett street home. Born February 23 1806 in Quincy she was the daughter of Jacob and Mary Fowler and had lived in the city most of her life with fifty one years in the house of her death. She remained alert and healthy into old age.
The Harvard Crimson conducted its annual election last night naming William K. Otis of Chicago as president, C. E. Morgan of Philadelphia as managing editor, and W. M. Scudder of Chicago as secretary. New board members include R. DeK. Gilder, G. C. Carleton, and G. G. Marvin.
The great machine bolt trust has dissolved after sharp competition and distrust among members. It included leading manufacturers including A S Upsa ye of the Upson Nut Company. Members cut prices under the trust, sparking anger and revolt, leading to the trust’s disbandment.
The Oak Valley woollen mill in Burrillville formerly run by J. D. Nichols & Sons has been sold to Dr. Wilcox of Pascoag and will resume operation in a few weeks. The mill, idle for sixteen months, employs over 100 people, while nearby mills are mostly active.
Local representatives of major steel mills showed interest in a large Eastern road contract held since the pool dissolved. A leading company offered $20.26 a ton including freight to New York, with acceptance likely. Traders expect ordinary business at about $20.70 and note supply tightness may push rates higher as heavy last week demand eases.
Providence RI February 15 Weybosset Mills Olneyville announces full time operation for the preparatory department today with plans to have the entire plant running within two weeks. The mills employ 600 persons.
Fall River mass mill Robeson Mill plans to restart production on March 1 after a stoppage affecting cotton goods. Officials say operations will resume with standard shifts and anticipated demand from buyers in New England.
William H. Jordan was arraigned in the Superior Criminal Court on charges of assault and battery with intent to murder John Holmes in a South Boston confectionery last September. Holmes testified he drew a revolver during the attempt and woke in City Hospital with wounds. The case was continued to 9:30 this morning.
The New Bedford hearing before Mayor Ashley on whether the Board of License Commissioners should be removed for neglect of duty ended after an all day session. The cross examination of Commissioner Sparrow featured sharp exchanges with Attorney Desmond. Sparrow filed a $5000 suit tonight against Police Captain Timothy Co. Allen for alleged assault at the board rooms last Wednesday when officers were asked to recover the board books.
Athens dispatch reports the powers will supervise the execution of a new charter for Crete. The main feature is autonomy for the island under joint rule by the occupying powers.
William Frazier aged 3 of 129 Fourth street South Boston was dumped into the Charles River at the foot of Revere street while a snow dumping crew from Contractor Meehan backed toward the water. He suffered a scalp wound and was pulled from near drowning and sent to Massachusetts General Hospital. One horse perished in the incident.
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