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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1896

Page

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Wily Jeanette’s Husbands Reduced by Two in Court

Danbury Connecticut February 21 A judge dissolved the marriages of John W Hall and William Kaashan to Jeannette Smalley the noted bigamist leaving two husbands still alive and a possible third. Hall and Kaashan testified to their unions with Smalley and Kaashan reported she used him to gain cash and property. Smalley yet at large escaped custody after earlier arrest in New York.

Danbury Conn Jeannettte Smalley Ralph Wheeler Superior Court John W. Hall Redding William Kaashan Hall Smalley Brewster, N. Y Kaashan Croton Falls N. Y Mattewan New York Har

Nordica Stars as Isolde in German Tristan at Mechanics Hall

For the Abbey opera company's first German production under Anton Seidl at Mechanics Hall last night, Nordica and Jean de Reszke led a strong cast in Tristan and Isolde. Nordica excelled vocally and dramatically, with Reszke matching well as Tristan. the evening showcased high musical quality but suffered from an unfamiliar Wagnerian orchestral style.

Abbey Opera Company Mechanics’ Hall Anton Seidl Theerformance Mme. Nordica Jean de Reszke Nordica Isolde Mme Frau Klafsky Tristan Mile Rose Olitzka Bragene Edouard de Reszke Marke Mme. Calve Falstaff

No Dry Dock for Newport Naval Station

Representative Bull of Rhode Island pressed Secretary Herbert for a Navy view on a Newport Newport dock. The Navy replied that a Newport dry dock would be very difficult to defend unless naval forces and docks existed at many more critical coastal points and a greatly larger navy, making Newport a unwise choice for a new dry dock.

Washington Bull Rhode Island Herbert Navy Department Newport R. I Naval Station

Mole Protests Cabinet Interpretation in French Senate

In Paris on February 21 the Senate heard M. de Mole denounce the cabinet’s constitutional interpretation. He withdrew his interpellation and pressed for government accountability to both chambers, urging the country to judge between cabinet and Senate. The Senate approved his statement 160 to 60, signaling no crisis.

Paris Senate M. de Mole Chamber of Deputies

Ex-Alderman E Burt Phillips of Cambridge Dead

Cambridge Massachusetts ex alderman E Burt Phillips aged about 88 died last evening at his Inman Street home after a year and a half illness. He served on the Cambridge Board of Aldermen in 1891 and 1892 and resigned from the water board this year. He was a real estate owner and member of several clubs and masonic orders. Survived by a widow a son and two daughters. Autopsy to be performed today. He was born in Taunton Massachusetts in 1832 and resided in Cambridge since 1858.

E. Burt Phillips Cambridge Inman Street Cushing Process Medical Company Mr. Phillips Taunton Mass Cambridge Club Colonial Club Universalist Club of Boston Massachusetts Club Citizens’ Trade Association Board of Aldermen Bancroft Water Board Mizpah Lodge of Majors

Fire at Union Station Hits City with Losses

Providence report states the Union passenger station fire will exceed 50000 dollars with no insurance. City owns the building. President Clark ordered temporary offices, a waiting room, and ticket offices. Towers and walls to be torn down to a height of fourteen to fifteen feet. Trains ran on schedule.

Providence Union Clark

Relief Fund for Armenian Missionaries Prompted by Clara Barton

The New England Armen ian relief committee met at 50 State street and voted to cable Miss Barton in Constantinople $7500. A message from Miss Barton described active work and urgent need for funds. The American Board and Red Cross support the effort to aid missionaries and reach sorely needed areas. Send gifts to Brown Bros. Co. at 50 State street, Boston.

New England Armenian Relief Committee State Street Miss Barton Constantinople Red Cross Brown Bros & Co Boston

Sultan invites Britain to regulate Egypt under suzerainty

Constantinople reports the Turkish ambassador Costaki Pacha in London was instructed to invite England to regulate Egypt with suzerainty on the condition of guarantees for India to England communications. The move aims to counter Russia's growing influence in Bulgarian and Armenian affairs and to curb British interference with Russia’s expansion plans.

Constantinople Costaki Pacha London England Egypt India Russia

Wife in Boston Dark Dives. Annie Risteen Missing

Annie Risteen a young married woman from a respected St John family is missing in Boston. A Procuress, rumored to have brought the pair from St John NB, is under scrutiny as immigration officers sift the case. Risteen says they married in St John. he is in Minnesota awaiting answers.

St. John Boston Annie Risteen Wescott Station 8 H. C. Risteen Lyman Prospect Streets Alice Haskins Chittenden Green Street Charlotte Smith Roxbury Miss Smith N. B Post New York Leverett Street Risteen Minnesota

A Month for Manslaughter in Salem Court

Edward H. Berger of Lynn pleaded nolo contendere to manslaughter for killing James Hennessey with a ketchup bottle during a drunken religious dispute. The two men were Knights of Pythias lodge members. The court fined 200 and sentenced him to one month in the House of Correction.

Salem Superior Criminal Court Edward H. Berger Lynn James Hennessey Knights of Pythias W. H. Niles House of Correction

Church backs pastor amid lease dispute in Lowell

At a prayer meeting the First Congregational Church read resolutions supporting Rev. Kenott who faces a court challenge to his lease. The church tendered sympathy and aid, empowers him to hire counsel, and seeks to protect church property rights.

Lowell First Congregational Church Brigham Kengett

American Newspaper Publishers Association discusses 1 cent postage

The association explored a proposed 1 cent half ounce U S postage. Officers elected include President C W Knapp and Vice President J A Butler with W C Bryant as secretary and H F Gunnison as treasurer. The tenth annual banquet at Hotel Brunswick honored guests and featured James W Covert and Mayor Wurster among speakers.

New York American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Today United States C. W. Knapp J. A. Butler W. C. Bryant H. F. Gunnison M. A McRae H. Kauffmann Fred Driscoll Charles H. Taylor, Jr W. H. Soif Association Brunswick Knapp William Cullen Bryant The Brooklyn Times James W. Covert Wurster Brooklyn Stephen O’meara Boston Journal John E. Barrett R. V. Pierce Phil T. Dodge

Fourth annual YWCA convention opens in Trinity Church

Lawrence February 21 The fourth annual convention of the Young Women's Christian Association of Massachusetts Maine and New Hampshire opened at Trinity Church this afternoon Mrs Ketcham president of the local association gave the welcome address and Mrs G B Warren of Waltham replied The represented associations included Lowell Fitchburg Providence Waltham Portland Boston University Wellesley College Mt Holyoke College Northfield Seminary and Smith College

Lawrence Young Women’s Christian Association of Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Trinity Church Ketcham G. B. Warren Waltham Lowell Fitchburg Providence Portland Boston University Wellesley College Mt. Holyoke College Northfield Seminary Smith College

Child Dies From Burns In East Boston

Two year old Gertrude Desseau of 642 Saratoga Street East Boston is dying at Massachusetts Hospital after her clothing ignited while she played near a stove yesterday afternoon.

Gertrude Desseau Saratoga Street Boston Massachusetts Hospital Wennat

Knights Templar Banquet and Dance at Masonic Hall

East Weymouth reports Shore Commandery Knights held an entertainment banquet and dance at Masonic Hall this evening with a large attendance.

East Weymouth Shore Commandery Knights Iain Masonic Hall

Washington's Birthday Celebrations Across Boston Venues

A bustling schedule marks Washington's Birthday with events in churches, clubs, and halls. Notable gatherings include the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company at Quincy House and the Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment Association at the United States Hotel, plus a boxing meet at Suffolk Athletic Club and a Mas sachusetts Total Abstinence Society silver anniversary.

Washington George Washington Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Quincy House Single Tax Club American House Quincy Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment Association United States Hotel Boston State Council of the United American Mechanics Lawrence Washington Street Nims’s Battery Association Hotel Langham Sachems’ Association of Red Men Hotel Thorndike Naval Engineers’ Association Parker’s Forty-third Tigers Regiment Hotel Bellevue Woman's Relief Corps No. 68 Dorchester Grand Army Hall Suffolk Athletic Club Sally Smith Johnny Lavack New England Checker Club Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Bromfield Street M. E Long Benjamin R. Jewell G. C. Lorimer Tremont Temple Baptist Church Mozart Lilla Wiles-Wyman Boylston Street Floral Emblem Society Mary Dana Hicks Martha Washington Charles G Democratic State Committee Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts Exchange Club Batterymarch Milk Streets John W. Corcoran Josiah Patterson Congress Tennessee Mercantile Library Association Tremont Street Barrett Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution Bnai Zion Educational Society Hanover Street Edwin D. Mead Hirshberg Shoher Saint Fine A. Ginzberg A. Silverman

Washington’s Birthday Exercises Held in Weymouth Schools

Public schools in Weymouth held Washington's Birthday exercises this afternoon featuring speaking and singing. Delegations from Reynolds Post 58 G A R were present.

Weymouth Washington Reynolds Post 58

SCANDINAVIAN MASKED BALL AT KNIGHTS OF HONOR

Last evening the Scan dia Lodge Knights of Honor held their annual masked ball at the Halls 730 Washington street with about 40 attendees. Dancers unmasked at 1 o clock. Prominent attendees included editor Adolph Cohen of Skandinavia. Miss May Gillard won roses the best lady costume appearing as a Cuban lady. E Wulbert won cigars for best gentleman costume and William E Bliss with John G Ericson shared a purse for best comical outfits as two clowns.

Scandia Lodge Knights of Honor Washington Street Adolph Cohen Skandinavia May Gillard E .Wulbert William E. Bliss John G. Ericson

Fitzsimmons defeats Maher for heavyweight title in Langtry bout

In Langtry Texas on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande, Robert Fitzsimmons stopped Peter Maher in 95 seconds to win the world heavyweight championship. The bout drew few locals, amid rough terrain and a makeshift ring as tempers flared over payment checks before the fight.

Peter Maher Rio Grande River Langtry Maher Fitzsimmons Hall Jack Stelzener el Paso Hagie Pass Texas Rangers Texas Rio Grande Bat Masterson Joe Vendig Ike Fitz Siler Quinn Pete Peter

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