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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1897
Page
8
New York gossip reports actress Carrie Ewald has renounced Julian Rado after mounting evidence of his criminal record. She recounts a hard conflict between love and duty, choosing family honor over marriage despite lingering belief in his character.
A good looking young woman, sought by five major New York hotels, was arrested by Detective Lehman and jailed at West Thirtieth Street station. She posed as various names at Hoffman House Fifth Avenue Everett Gilsey and Broadway Central, racking up bills around 50 to 100 dollars before disappearing.
In a Suffolk County Superior Court divorce session Judge Lilley heard multiple cases. The long list included Ellen and James McGurk married 1881 with reports of violence in 1888 and a later stove injury. Margaret Merrill and Frank Merrill married 1891 with mutual separation. Thomas P. James seeking a divorce from Ellen. Emma and William Hill married 1870 with alleged theft and abandonment. Margaret Merrin and Edmond who wed 1889 but never lived together. Mary Cripps and Woodbury D. married 1875 with Woodbury leaving. Anna Hamman and William B. married 1893 with infidelity. Frances Turner and Asa left for Leadville then never returned. Eugene and Alice Seavey married 1889 with relocation and return. Ada and Charles Reggann married 1881 with years of drinking and multiple separations. Decision reserved.
In New York on January 6 Charles B. McArthur faces divorce suit by his wife Fannie McArthur with a countersuit. A second woman, Kathrine Keating of 482 Amsterdam Avenue, vows to marry him once decree granted. Keating threatened to pursue him to a justice of the peace as tensions rose at the courthouse corridor.
San Francisco report quotes Mr. Langtry denying any payments from Mrs. Langtry and criticizing rumors of a third California divorce attempt. He says he lives on Irish property rents and modest writing income describing hunting and fishing, and life at sea.
The article notes the defeat of Clerk Sleeper by James W. Kimball of Lynn the election of John L Bates as Speaker and a petition by John H Sullivan for a recount in his contest against Isaac B Allen. Senate officers include President George P Lawrence North Adams Clerk Henry D Coolidge Concord Chaplain Rev Edward Dowse Sher born Sergeant at Arms John G B Adams. House officers list Speaker John L Bates Boston Clerk James W Kimball Lynn Chaplain Rev D W Waldron.
The 1897 Great and General Court began with a restrained opening as Speaker Bates set a firm tone. Governor Wolcott praised the presence of all lawmakers while the Senate met in a marble chamber and the House organized under Clerk Sleeper and Speaker Bates.
Miss Edna Duryea, an 18 year old Huntington belle, becomes heiress after the death of her uncle Nelse Sands of Syosset L I. The fortune is about 50000 dollars and she must wait three years to assume control. Sands was her great-uncle and favorite.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania Daisy Hemp defeated Violet Slocum in a five round amateur prize fight held with five ounce gloves. The match featured rapid exchanges and hard blows with a non knockout finish. Daisy Hemp was declared the winner.
When you are well you want to stay well. When you are sick you seek recovery. Pulmonine claims to cure a cough and prevent pneumonia if used as directed. Available at all druggists.
Mr Pettigrew arrived in Boston to assume full charge of the park system executive department. He surveyed Franklin Park and Marine Park while meeting park commissioners and expressed optimism about future developments, despite objections to hiring from outside.
The 1897 General Court opened with Senate and House officers re-elected and a new Speaker James H. Kimball elected. A Republican caucus chose Kimball for clerk amid ornate rooms, bouquets, and a striking display from supporters marking the ceremonial admission.
Emma Spreckels Watson daughter of Claus Spreckels who wed Thomas Watson returned to Claus Spreckels all property and bonds he had placed in her name. Gifts totaled nearly $2,000.
The note proclaims Somerset Club Rye as exquisite in flavor and of great purity, highlighting its refined quality and prominence in spirits.
A legislative committee investigates the Sullivan Allen contest after a petition seeks Sullivan’s election. The House and Senate authorize witnesses and ballots to be examined with a secret session held as leaders debate the results. Allen maintains confidence while Sullivan presses for full ballot access and a clear ruling.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Boston Division 1 held its annual officer installation at Hibernian Hall 68 Hanover Street North End with County President W J Cronin presiding. New officers named include John A Ryan president Hugh McCarron vice president Denis B McLaughlin recording secretary W J Meagher financial secretary James D Doherty treasurer Roger Kearney sergeant at arms and Denis B Scannell sentinel.
At a regular meeting the association elected event officers including President Ralph Beven and Vice President William Cawte. The Massachusetts Women's Bimetallic Club held an evening session at headquarters 2 arrest square with Mr. Simpson speaking on the commercial stage of exchange. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon January 12.
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