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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1906
Page
2
Society buzzes over alleged engagement between Mrs Gardner of Boston and Representative Cochran after public displays of affection at Slater home and in Washington. Photographers captured Cochran shielding Gardner from cameras as gossip centers on Easter announcements and travel plans.
Back Bay friends of Mrs. John Ta Gardner express surprise at rumors she may wed Bourke Cochran while another engagement is revealed for Edward A McSweeney private secretary to Thomas W Lawson to Miss Lillian Quinn of Moncton N B The forthcoming spring wedding is expected to take place in Boston with McSweeney and Miss Quinn described as prominent figures in their circles.
In West Newton on Shaw Hill, Tyler Bliss 164 recovering at 43 Prince street after a coasting accident that killed his schoolmate Everett K. Barker. Physicians report Bliss slowly improving though conditions remain serious and further updates expected.
Recovering for weeks, a Newton High School student suffers a broken rib and facial contusions with internal injuries after an incident. The funeral for Everett Barker will be held at his parents’ home Tuesday at 2 PM. The class he belonged to will be dismissed an hour early and attend together, marking him as a prominent and popular member of the group.
Washington reports detail the first full day of Rep Longworth and Mrs Longworth's marriage at John R Mclean's Friendship home. They had a honeymoon dinner, flowers arranged by the McLeans, and a morning breakfast with notes from Mrs Roosevelt and the President. The couple explored gardens, rode horses, and planned a Florida honeymoon with 40 servants, possibly visiting Cincinnati. The "faithful four" suitors remained central in Washington circles as Ned McLean’s health fluctuated but he attended the wedding. sightseers faced access limits at the White House and decorations were sent to hospitals after the ceremony.
The report notes a chorus of unfavor able remarks at a wedding, all from individuals not invited to the celebration. The scene captures social tensions and lingering gossip surrounding the event.
Washington reports Miss Ethel Roosevelt, long eyed as a potential White House figure, now steps into the role previously held by Mrs. Longworth. Once a toddler, she grew into a Roosevelt personality known for charm and occasional interruptions in formal state affairs.
Deputy sheriffs Jabez Tyler of Augusta and Morris Fish of Hallowell came to Medford to serve a writ on Ross Moore. An altercation left both deputies with cuts and Moore with scalp wounds. Moore was jailed to be arraigned tomorrow. his wife vanished with their 2-year-old child.
George M. Bishop seeks his 14 year old niece Reita Sulley missing after she was abducted en route to school. He hires private detectives in New York and questions John Sulley, father of the child. Bishop voices hope she is with her mother’s relatives and vows continued search.
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