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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1897

Page

2

Preble Sues Ransom Over Bigamy Slander Case at Cambridge

Edward Preble sues Celina M. Ransom for slander and libel in a Cambridge Superior Civil Court case. He alleges she publicly accused him of having a wife and child in Paris. Ransom testified she heard rumors and did not believe them, while witnesses described conversations amid Newton Centre church community interest. The trial featured testimony about alleged hearsay and motives before the jury retired.

Edward Preble Celina M. Ransom Mason Cambridge Congregational Church Newton Centre Preble Ransom R. M. Morse D. L. Tanscott S. L. Powers Russell A. Sears Newton France Powers J .Din Fannie I. Tomlinson Mr. Preble Tomlinson Morse Paris

Munsey Strike Shuts Munsey Magazine Warily In New London

Seventy five printers machinists electrotypers engravers and press men at Munsey magazine in New London Conn walked out after noon on a strike over payroll over certification. Munsey claims overtime pay was improperly granted and calls the action an outrage and robbery.

New London Conn Munsey Webb

Dancing Washington's Birthday at Bethesda Hall

Dancing Washington's Birthday after noon at Bethesda Hall with Eberle Hall Somerville at night and Condit's Orchestra performing.

Washington Bethesda Hall Eberle Hall Somerville Condit

American Wringer Co. advertises watch and jewelry installments

An old notice offers diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks, manicure sets, and banquet lamps on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention. The American Wringer Company on Broadway extension in Boston is listed as successor to Met. Manfg. Co.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Boston Met. Manfg. Co Columbia Carter Wetmore Harvard Mahan Navy California Sigourney Butler

New Kidney Cure Claims Rapid Relief for Distressing Ailments

Bold advertisement by George C. Goodwin of Boston promotes a remedy called New Gharka... American Kidney Cure. It alleges swift relief from kidney and bladder pains, urinary retention, and back pain for both genders within six hours, urging quick cure.

George.c. Goodwin Hanover Street Boston

Man buys $25 overcoat for $10 after ad misread

A Boston man chases a bargain after reading a Washington Street store ad. He seeks a $25 overcoat for $10 but discovers the ad belongs to a different shop, then realizes he bought a $25 coat elsewhere for $10. The mix up ends with no violence.

Washington Street Morning Post Old South Clothing Co Boston

Panic at School as Fire Sparks Stampede in Exit Hall

A minor fire in a waste paper basket triggered a chaotic escape at the school. Principal M. T. Pritchard and Miss Susan E. Foster guided roughly 700 pupils through congested exits as doors failed, causing injuries on the storm porch and stair landings.

Susan E. Foster No. 4 M. T. Pritchard

Sherwin School Reunion Attended by Town Notables

The 12th year reunion of Sherwin School graduates convened at the school hall with flags, a painting of Thomas Sherwin, and a large turnout of teachers and locals. Fire chief Grady led a dramatic rescue when a fire drill panic trapped children, many aged 8 to 15, in the Everett School house and required ambulances and police involvement.

Sherwin School Thomas Sherwin Charles S. Stone Frank A. Graham Louis A. Sommers Arthur N. Weaver Angeline Weaver Mary F. Healy Mary M. Regan John Duckling Elizabeth D. Walton E. E. Boyce Caroline Nickerson Alice T. Kelly Eugene L. Drake Henry Kunhens Henry Cissick Warren H. Buswell Louise Montain Ralph A. Moses Miss Regan John E. Thompson Mary Hadgis J. Joseph Wal George Martikkie Albert E. Gibbs F. A. Graham Harry Edwards Alfred M. Walton B. H. Winslow Harry Harris Mintz J. D. O’connor John H. Nolen Frank A. Morse Miss Lambert Miss Davidson Charles E. Silloway Miss Glynn William H. O’hara John Kenney Miss Walton William F. Gay Hally T. McQuarrey George Crocker Robert G. Ferguston Arthur C. Dunn James Haggerty Augustus T. Sweat Peter D. Green Edwin W. Cox Edgar P. Benjamin Philip F. Hally Thomas F. Good Miss Gay Gay E. Frazier Arthur Weaver William Ourish Charles Clavis Robert G. Rogers James Flynn Annie Arrhein Thomas Hade Alexander Penney Frank Delno John J. Ryan Henry Cohen Charles Fletcher Mary Finneran Safford Fred Dowd Gordon Dowd Fred Monroe Susan Sommers Lidia Graham George Davis John P. Quinn William McNara Katie Hade Harry Dickey Charles Bryant John P. Day Grady Fire Department Tremont Street Northampton Street Everett

Fire drill questions divide teachers and pupils at school

Reporters found teachers claiming regular practice while pupils reported no drills for years. Principal Pritchard said drills occur monthly but pupils recalled none.Miss Adams praised a timely escape through a window during a drill scare. Rules require monthly alarms and trained staff, but drilling is left to the principal’s discretion.

Pritchard Lillian Lang Kelliher I. M. Pritchard Post Camden Street Mason Street

Pulsifer Medal Prize Drill Highlights Newton Society

Nearly six hundred members of Newton society attended the Pulsifer medal awards at Company C armory. Captain E R Springer led a 37 man prize squad as Captain Clark Captain Clement and Adjutant Ballard judged. Mayor Henry E Cobb presented the prizes to Forsane Whitney and Dugan.

Newtons Fifth Infantry E. R. Springer Clark Attleboro Clement Waltham Ballard

Revere Yacht Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Revere Yacht Club elected Commodore Walter F Kerris vice commodore Eugene H Hill secretary James Bonar treasurer Charles E Folsom treasurer Henry Beal fleet captain A W Marshall and directors D W W Kingham W A Allen C O Prost George Littlefield The Cambridge police committee held a hearing on patrol wagons coverage Alderman Shea supported the plan to curb parades of misfortune Chief Cloyes warned about potential prisoner abuse The matter went over on a low point.

Revere Yacht Club Walter F. Kerris Eugene H. Hill James Bonar Charles E Folsom Henry Beal A. W.marshall D W W. Kingham A. Alien C. O. Prost George Littlefield Cambridge Police Committee Shea Cloyes

Dr Agnew's Piles Ointment Promise Quick Relief

Advertises Dr Agnew's Ointment claiming cure for itching piles in 3 to 6 nights with one application, and relief for blind or bleeding piles and skin eruptions. Priced at 33 cents and sold by C K Woodward & Co at 62 Bromfield St.

Agnew C. K. Woodward & Co Bromfield St

Injured Children in School Stair Panic

Nellie Hoag nine, daughter of James Hoag, was among the first to fall in the school staircase crush. She suffered bruises, shock, and facial injuries and remains under care. Also trampled were Eulalie Metcalf nine, and Gertrude Lang eleven, with head and chest injuries and anxious relatives. Madeline Gibbons fourteen suffered bruises and shock, while Maggie Roche nine showed improvement after hospital assessment.

Nellie Hoag James Hoag East Lenox Street Eulalie Metcalf Helen Metcalf Harrison Avenue Gertrude Lang Jules S. Lang Madeline Gibbons Hier Mary Gibbons Maggie Roche James J. Roche Thorne Street

Mechanic praises Salvation Oil for quick pain relief

A mechanic says he would not be without Salvation Oil as it quickly relieves pain, endorsing its use for relief and comfort.

Children Trampled in School Panic Injuries Reported

A hospital report details several pupils injured after a panic at the school. Agnes Cecilia McCarthy nine, and Mary Linehan nine, suffer fright and head injuries while Fannie Frank nine was bruised and shock treated at home. Bellevue District Chief Grady credited with saving Fannie’s life.

Agnes Cecilia McCarthy Timothy McCarthy West Springfield Street Mary Miss Nichols Mary Linehan John Linehan Sharon Street Knight Fannie Frank Max Frank Pembroke Street Bella

Origin of Fire At Everett Schoolhouse

Officials investigated a small fire at the Everett School district site after recess. They concluded a girl likely dropped a lighted match into a waste basket, while discussing a separate Tremont street arson rumor. Aid Thomas Steadfast and School Board members visited the scene and hospital to identify injured children.

Tremont Street Everett Aid Thomas Steadfast Appolonio Boston School Board Courtney City Hospital

Mayor Quincys bulletin on school fire panic and exit plan

Mayor Quincy issued a bulletin after visiting the school morning of the incident. A waste basket fire caused smoke and a brief panic as hundreds of children exited through narrow storm porch doors. He faults front exit size and layout and urges Public Buildings Superintendent Bégan to fix similar conditions with school committee approval.

Quincy Bégan

Fire hazards in Boston schools outlined by The Post

The Post warned a year ago that Boston school buildings risked deadly fires due to narrow stairs and inadequate egress. Inspectors found many schools lacked usable fire escapes or had blocked exits, with plans and funding repeatedly stalled since 1888.

Boston Post Everett Quincy Lowell Comins Skinner Fayette Street

Puritana in the Spring Remedy Claims Vital Rejuvenation

The article advocates Puritana as a spring remedy to combat spring ailments. It links winter fatigue, sleeplessness, and organ sluggishness to feverish health and claims Puritana renews digestion, vitalizes the body, improves complexion and appetite, and restores energy. It cites Brights disease jaundice rheumatism and heart troubles as conditions arising from spring imbalance.

Bright

Forgery Suspect Backed by New York Capture

Inspector Harris returned from New York with James La Maitre wanted here for uttering a forged $25 check on the State Street Safe Deposit and Trust Company and passed on M Grillo the Italian banker at 187 North Street.

Inspector Harris New York James la Maitre State Street Safe Deposit & Trust Company M. Grillo North Street

Brake man Peter Farrell Killed in Charlestown Yard

Peter Farrell a Boston and Maine freight brake man was run over and killed instantly in the Charlestown yard while making up a train last night.

Peter Farrell Boston & Maine Charlestown

Man Dies in City Prison After Sudden Illness

An apparently insane man died of heart failure at the city prison at 8 p m. He gave the name Michael J Sullivan age 38 but police later learned his true name was William Drew. A brother named John Drew resides at 85 Quincy Street Dorchester.

Michael J. Sullivan City Cilley Washington Street William Drew John Drew Quincy ‘Street Dorchester Baker Beverly John 1. Baker Beal George W. Beal Emery Prudence John

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Eward Preble Mrs. Ransom Mr. Preb Jon Hood Chief Grady Agnes Maggie Roache Mother Principal Pritchard Miss Adams Minnie Violet Helen Lang Lillian Miss Kelliher Violet DR. Hyndman’s Dr. P. Morris Washington, Street Cathedral R. E. Morris Dudley, Street St. Patrick’s Church Quincy’s Bulletin Quincy School Tyler Street Everett School Brimmer School Common Street Winthrop School Hancock School Parmenter Street Eliot School North Bennet Street Department of Public Buildings Council Lincoln Roxbury Lincoln School Camrell Common Council Farrell Puritana Dixi Nature Puritana Compound Co Concord N. H New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Post Office Square Mass ETS Jame Wilson Bros Tremont Row George L. Perin O' Day Sarees Greaves Suitaonae Graves S. Sanderson Flo
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