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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1899

Page

5

Fayne Moore Second Trial Hangs On Missing Mahon

New York reports jurors underway for Fayne Moore second trial in the criminal Supreme Court as prosecutor risks no case without complainant Martin Mahon who has disappeared likely to Europe. Lawyer Abraham Levy says dismissal moves not discussed. court paused with six jurors seated.

New York Fayne Moore Martin Mahon New Amsterdam Mahon Europe Moore Grenoble William E. Moore

Adams poison mystery may yield arrest this week

New York reports the Adams poison case near a breakthrough as a letter box renter prepares to identify a suspect. Handwriting experts, conflicting statements, and expected inquest testimony push the investigation toward an arrest, with coroner delays noted and a witness set to appear.

New York the Herald Herald Nicholas A. Heckmann H. C. Barnett Heckmann Barnet Bausch Adams Hart Coroners

Roosevelt Nomination Seen by Leading Republicans

Washington July 26 A rumor links Governor Roosevelt to a 1900 presidential bid with Senators Lodge and Platt as chief sponsors. Lodge favors Roosevelt while Platt aims to elect a president. Roosevelt could secure New York delegates, potentially deciding the convention.

Washington Roosevelt Senator Lodge Massachusetts Senator Platt New York McKinley

Purim Ball Tonight At Paine Memorial Hall

A Purim ball will be given this evening at Paine Memorial Hall by the First Boston Austrian-Hungarian Benevolent Association. Concert from 8 to 9, grand march at 9 and dancing until 2 a m.

Paine Memorial Hall First Boston

Richardson Arrested for Assault on Miss Brooks in Somerville

Edward F. Richardson was arrested on a warrant for assault with intent to rob Miss Maybell Brooks. The alleged incident occurred Saturday evening February 18 at the corner of School and Avon streets, when Brooks was robbed of a handbag worth 12 cents. He is to be arraigned in court this morning.

Edward F. Richardson School Street Somerville Dennis Kelley Maybell Brooks Richardson School Avon Streets Miss Brooks

Small Boy Loses His Legs After Train Attempt

Eight year old Frank Normoyle of 56 Crescent Avenue Cambridge along with several other boys tried to steal a ride on a Fitchburg freight at North Cambridge yesterday. The train passed over both of his legs and he may not recover.

Frank Normoyle Crescent Avenue Cambridge Fitchburg North Cambridge

Personal tour to Washington Mount Vernon and Alexandria

A personally conducted tour to Washington, Mount Vernon, and Alexandria was scheduled for Monday February 27 via Pennsylvania Railroad. The notice lists seven days and 323, with additional tours on March 13 27 April 3 10 and 2. Full information available from D. N. Bell tourist agent 206 Washington Street.

Washington Mt. Vernon Alexandria Pennsylvania Railroad D. N. Bell Washington Street

Royalists Raid In Paris Seize Letters and Pictures

In Paris, police seized scandalous materials tied to the Duc d Orleans and Anti Semites. Warranted searches targeted M Buffet, De Monicourt and others. Demonstrations at Vendome column were restrained with 30 officers posted and several demonstrators arrested for throwing flowers.

Paris Duc d’Orleans San Remo M. Dupuy M. Cochefort M. Guerin Anti-Juif MM. Buffet DeVaux Robert de Chavilly Thiebaud DeMonicourt M. Buffet Duc da Orleans Fauborg St. Honore Comte Sabran de

LANDING MARINES Madrid Report Says Foreign Warships Are Taking Action

An official dispatch from Manila reports a serious situation as foreign warships disembark troops. General Rios is to leave Manila for Zemboanga while fighting between Americans and Tagalos continues. Foreign ships may land to protect subjects. calm returns around Manila except at Caloocan where sharpshooters wound troops. One Kansas volunteer killed at Ariquina village, others wounded.

Madrid Manila Rios Zemboanga Mindanao el Haparcial Otis Miller Negros Caloocan Kansas Volunteers Ariquina Idaho Minnesota

Rebels mass near Chinese Cemetery as MacArthur seeks reinforcements

In Manila on February 26 General MacArthur expected an attack after rebels gathered in large numbers near the Chinese Cemetery. Two companies ofVRB PETE EERE GT Pte ole.

Manila Mac+ Arthur VRB Pete Eere GT Pte Ole

Otis Reports More Wounded From Manila

Major-General Otis reports additional casualties among troops near Caloocan with multiple soldiers wounded in trenches. Names include Second Oregon, Third Artillery, First Idaho, and other units. injuries range from thigh and leg fractures to chest and lung wounds, with several classified as severe or serious.

Washington Otis War Department Manila Caloocan Oregon William Ponath Third Artillery John W. Corder Michael J. Crowley Idaho Charles §. Lamb Kansas Larry Jones Campbell Scott Montana Francis J. Auspach Albert S. Hicks John Anderson

Lawton Sails With Reinforcements For Otis

War Department received telegram from General Lawton aboard the Grant en route to join General Otis. Colombo reports unchanged situation with no serious illness and sick improving. Sail tonight from Singapore en route to Bangkok.

Washington War Department Lawton Grant Otis Colombo Singapore

Quay Faces Serious Charge Over State Funds Use

United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay, his son Richard R. Quay, and ex-State Treasurer Benjamin J. Heywood face multiple indictments for allegedly using Pennsylvania state funds. The case, tied to the red book entry records and stock transactions, has progressed through demurrers and venue rulings, with Heywood recently deceased.

Philadelphia United States Matthew Stanley Quay Pennsylvania Quay Richard R. Quay Benjamin J. Heywood County of Finletter Supreme Court Hopkins Peogie's Senator Quay People’s Bank United States Senate

Berlin reports cavalry of Dewey on German marines detachment

A cipher dispatch cited by a London paper, via New York sources, claims Admiral Dewey warned Admiral von Diederich against landing German marines from the Irene to protect German interests. Dewey purportedly threatened to blow up the ship’s pinnace if the plan was carried out.

Berlin London Vossiche “Zeitung New York Washington Dewey von Diederich Irene

Rebels Mulish in Caloocan and Cebu News

The Twenty-third regulars moved to Caloocan and a detachment to a cemetery at midnight as rebels made noise with bugles and calls for independence. They vanished into the woods without mounting an attack, likely hoping to force a clash. Elsewhere, the US flag was raised over Cebu after a naval ultimatum. Marines landed and occupied the government building while Twenty-third Regiment sailed toward Cebu aboard the Pennsylvania.

Caloocan Neustra

Gomez Plans Washington Visit on Cuban Bond Guarantee

Feb 26 report from Havana says General Gomez will travel to Washington to meet President McKinley before late April to seek an American guarantee for Cuban bonds and avoid full protectorate. He envisions a plan to pay the Cuban army and boost prosperity, rejecting continued American military occupation.

Havana United States Gomez Washington McKinley Cuba

Rev Keirn Says Farewell as Charlestown Church Leader

The Rev. G. I. Keirn, retiring pastor of the Charlestown Universalist Church, preached his last sermon yesterday morning. After the Sunday school session, he was seen with a traveling bag by John J. Day, Sunday school superintendent. A farewell reception for the Keirns is planned in the church this evening as his resignation takes effect March 31 and he departs for the West to sail for Japan to become dean of the Universalist College and director of missions there.

G. I. Keirn Charlestown West Japan Universalist College

Retailers guarantee refund on tar cough syrup failures

The undersigned retailers promise refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 50 cent bottle is refundable, and a 25 cent bottle is offered with money back if not satisfactory. Names and shop addresses include EMERY SOUTHER, RUST & RICHARDSON DRUG CO, GEORGE C. GOODWIN & CO, and many others in Boston area. Two hundred others listed.

Greene Emery Souther Green St

Gaelic School Sessions at Union Park Hall

Gaelic School held yesterday afternoon at 1871 Washington street with P J O Daly John M Doran and Michael A Hurley in charge. Eight new members joined the rolls. Contributors to songs and readings included Jeremiah Sullivan Thomas Collins John M Doran Miss Mary J Donovan William Murphy Michael A Hurley. Mr O Boyle presided at the piano.

Union Park Hall Washington Street P. J. O'Daly John M. Doran Michael A. Hurley Jeremiah Sullivan Thomas Collins Mary J. Donovan William Murphy O'Boyle

Rev. Griffith Davenport Play Heads to Boston After New York Run

James A. Herne's The Rev. Griffith Davenport closes at Herald Square Theatre New York and goes on tour before a Boston Theatre engagement starting Monday April 17. Henry Jewett returns as John Storm in The Christian with the Museum run to follow. The Boston cast remains James B. Mason Frank J. Keenan Jameson Lee Finney Richard J. Dillon and Georgia Dickson. Jack and the Beanstalk to receive a lavish production at the Boston Theatre before shelving. Julia Marlowe reported to have grown more stately with Colvnette a pure comedy showing her vivacity.

James A. Herne Griffith Davenport Herald Square Theatre New York Boston Henry Jewett Julia Marlowe Richard Mansfield John Storm Miss Allen John B. Mason Frank J. Keenan Jameson Lee Finney Richard J. Dillon Georgia Dickson Colvnnette Miss Marlowe

Tonight's Boston theater lineup features Shenandoah at the Boston Theatre

A packed program marks the week with Shenandoah two weeks at the Boston Theatre led by Maurice Barrymore and Mary Hampon. The Hollis hosts The Telephone Girl revival, The Village Postmaster's last Park week, May Irwin's Kate Kip Buyer, Dan Daly's Belle of New York farewell, Prodigal Daughter benefit and more across venues including Bowdoin Square and the Castle Square. Acts include Kate Claxton in The Two Orphans and World Against Her, Viola Allen at the Museum, Geisha at Tremont, and Butterfly Burlesquers at the Howard with Joe Flynn and others. Boston audiences await Neil Burgess in The Widow Bedott and other top vaudeville lineup.

Jacob Litt Boston Theatre Maurice Barrymore Mary Hampon Hollis Boston Park May Irwin Kate Kip Dan Daly Castle Square Lyceum Bowdoin Square Lothrop Kate Claxton Columbia Miss Claxton Viola Allen Miss Allen Cory Quayle Francis Wilson Rage Eldridges Nellie Sylvester Neil Burgess Widow Bedett Keith's Mr. Burgess Beston Myrtie Peek Victorina Austin & Stone Matt Flynn Grand Theatre

Cambridge Gym Games Highlight Indoor Track Event

The Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association hosts its annual indoor games drawing over 200 entrants from New England colleges schools and athletic groups. Stars like Roeth Morse Harvard Billy Holland Boston College and Alex McDonald Cambridgeports compete across events on one of the country’s largest permanent indoor tracks likely pushing records.

Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association New England Roeth, Morse Harvard Dick Grant Mijor Billy Holland Boston College Coc Shepard Alex McDonald Cambridgeports Cambridgeport Trmnes

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