Mrs Sterling Denies Insane Rumors After Daughters Death
A Post reporter visited the Sterling barber shop at 1120 Dorchester Avenue and found Mrs. Sterling not insane. Neighbors say she is emotionally troubled yet calm, and she expressed mixed feelings about Gilbert's execution. The family recently moved from Savin Hill Avenue to Dorchester to aid her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sterling
Little Alice
Gilbert
Post
the Post
Sterling
Sterlings
Dorchester Avenue
Savin Hill Avenue
Mr. Sterling
Mrs. Sterling
Express Thieves Strike City Again Steal from Wagons
Thieves target Malden and Gallagher's Express outfits in separate incidents. Three bundles from Malden tied to a new police chief uniform valued at 200 dollars were stolen from a North End wagon. A ladies cloak mailed to Mrs. Smith of Quincy vanished from Gallagher's wagon on Neponset Avenue in Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Gallagher
Quincy Express
North End
T. O’callaghan
Neponget Avenue
Dorchester
Travelers Insurance Latest Statement Shows Strong Health
The Travelers Insurance Company reports a paid up capital of 1 000 000 000 with total assets of 19 425 220.36. Liabilities total 16 765 974.60 and surplus to policy holders 661 245.76. Life policies number 83 163 with in force amount 87 355 158, up 2 598 623 from last year. Accident policies total 2 219 004 with amount paid 919 751.51.
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Travelers Insurance Company
Where He Would Come In
In Washington Sitar Mrs Corntessel urges ram to buy government bonds as an act of patriotism. He ponders his limited capital and whether investing is worthwhile while she presses the idea. He offers to help pay the interest, framing the purchase as a civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Mandy
Washington
Bartlett Bigelow breach of promise trial ends with jury deliberation
In Middlesex Superior Court Miss Mary O Bartlett sues the executors of Dr Henry Bigelow seeking 175000 alleging a betrothal agreement and promised 150000 upon his death. Testimony covers Bartletts character and Bigelows conduct as lawyers argue for defense and rebuttal before Judge Dunbar charges the jury with possible verdicts of 150000 plus interest or defense verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Mary O. Bartlett
Dr. Henry
Jacob Bigelow
Miss Bartlett
Dr. Bigelow
Samuel Hoar
Harvey D. Hadlock
Haverhill
Bartlett-Bigelow
Middlesex
Charles H. Bartlett
Jesse H. Harriman
Bartlett
James 8. Frey
James A. Noyes
Joseph Goodrich
North Parish Ministerial Fund
Daniel B. Durgin
Hoar
Mr. Hadlock
Water Front AIS: Steamers and arrivals at Boston harbor
A riverfront report notes the Henry Morrison returning to local service, the J. Putnam Bradley sold to Maine, and repairs to Oceanic after a shaft break. Ethelred readies for Jamaica route around March 12, while revenue cutter work progresses. Cunard steamer Bothnia arrives with dozens of passengers, plus Barnstable from Jamaica. Captains report a bark likely Lynton in tow near Boston Light. Tug William Woolley runs aground. fishing vessels bring solid cod and haddock prices.
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Henry Morrison
Deer Island
J. Putnam Bradley
Maine
Oceanic
Galileo
Atlantic Works
Ethelred
Jamaica
Cunard
Bothnia
Catalonia
Cephalonia
Liverpool
J. M. Spinks
A. Finckler
van Horn
J. B. Dodge
A. Parker
Barnstable
Paine
Long Wharf
George H. Tarlton
John Macksey
Frank Harrigan
E. Lundren
H. P. Jackson
Robert T. Hill
R. S. Pere
Furness
London
Aixen
Bavarian
Newport News
William Woolley
New York
New England Dock
T Wharf
Haddock
Manningham
Palermo
Cape Spartel
Joseph Arbib
Alexandria
Egypt
Tarifa
Paroled man Gunn dies by his own hand in Jersey City
The body of Henry J. Gunn, an ex convict pardoned in the fall, was identified in Jersey City and he will be buried in Abington where his aunt lives. The Rev. L. E. Pease and Mrs. S. H. Bertram boosted his pardon and Gunn had shown honest effort since release, but mental strain led to the self inflicted death. The Rev. Mr. Pease to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bigelow
Dr. Bigelow
Mr. Hadlock
Miss Bartlett
Dick Turpin
Willam Sturgis Bigelow
Hadlock
William Sturgis Bigelow
Henry J. Gunn
Jersey City
Abington
Gunn
State
L. E. Pease
S. H. Bertram
Pease
Mr. Gunn
North Abington
Winston State Company of
Worcester
J. Irving Adams
Auburndale
Newtonville High School
Tyre
Young Adams
Raid at Sherwood Club Yields Beer Seizure
Sergeant Burns of Division 9 raided the Sherwood Club on February 19 and seized beer and glasses. Club representatives protested and were told to appear in court. Frederick A. Janksy and Herman Ladd pleaded not guilty to liquor nuisance and keeping liquor for sale, with a Feb. 28 date set due to lawyer Moran's absence.
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Burns
Division
Sherwood Club
Frederick A. Jan’sky
Herman Ladd
John B. Moran
Moran
Adams's Western Parachute Fame Ends in Newton Heist
J Irving Adams, 19, Auburndale native nicknamed the bandit of Newton, returns from a two year western trip and is jailed in East Cambridge after plans to gain lasting fame as a thief. He previously toured as a parachute jumper with a fatal accident in Michigan sharpening his daring image. Adams claims influence from Langdon Moore and plots to blow safes with improvised explosives, leading to his March 2 grand jury appearance and $10,000 bail.
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Ams
Newton
Auburndale
Chicago
Auburndales
Adams
East Cambridge
New England
West
J. Irving Adams Balloon Co
Wisconsin
Michigan
Western Fair Grounds
J. Irving Adams
Boston
Langdon Moore
Taylor and Pepperton
Precinct 20
New York
Moore
Myron Dolloss
Dolloss
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Marshal Richardson
Massachusetts
Charles F. Richardson
The
Newtons
Metropolitan
Woman's Hunt Tainting Haley Shocking Global Pursuit Tale
T. H. Haley of Mosler Bauman Safe Company fame is said to be pursued for sixteen years by a wealthy San Francisco widow now in New York. He never spoke to her. she allegedly shadowed him worldwide from 1881, even during hospital stays, and sent cryptic personal notices. Haley, now in Newark, invites verification of the haunting claims.
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New York
T. H. Haley
Mosler-Bauman
Duane Street
San Francisco
Haley
Newark
N. J
Shadows
Australia
London
St. Thomas’s Hospital
Charing Cross
South Africa
England
Liverpool
California
Mr. Haley
Touts Hotel
Mr Bourne
Rincor Hill
Personally Conducted Tours to Florida by Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida tours to Jacksonville offer a two week stay with a special two week trip from New York or Philadelphia leaving February 25 and March 3, 1896. The rate for New York is $10 and from Boston $5 with meals, transportation, and Pullman berth included. Apply to Tourist Agent Boston or Philadelphia offices for space.
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Floorida
Land of Flowers
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jacksonville
New Jacksonville
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington Street
Mass
Broad Street
Honor to Patrolman Barry for bravery on Tremont
In general order No 332 the Board of Police placed Patrolman Henry P Barry of Division 2 on the honorary list for stopping two runaway horses on Tremont during busy hours after being dragged to the bridle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Henry P. Barry
Division 2
Barry
Tremont
Steam Pipe Blaze at Fort Hill Building
A steam pipe overheated on the second floor of the Fort Hill building at 142 to 146 High Street caused a brisk fire yesterday afternoon. The Meyer Putz Pomade Co offices were involved and water damaged stock from Dececo Co on the street floor. Losses run to about 3000 for the Meyer company and 500 for the building. all insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hill
High Street
Meyer Putz Pomade Company
Th Dececo Company
Meyer Company
Baptiste Scolds His Careless Dress Servant
A dialogue from Le Petit Parisien shows Baptiste reproving his servant for neglect. The exchange includes a half franc found in a waistcoat pocket, with the servant frantically insisting he did not brush the clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptiste
Monsieur
Petit Parisien
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Sergeant Burns
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Cali
Fornia
New
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Peerless Bicycle
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