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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1899

Page

6

Overdue liner St Paul possibly delayed by machinery

New York January 9. American line reports no uneasiness over the overdue St Paul. Weather and head winds hindered steamers. possible broken machinery noted. Cable info says American saw St Paul January 4 in heavy snow at 49.43 N 29 W, 108 miles from the Needles, after 86 hours at sea averaging over 12.5 knots. Either St Paul or New York will maintain regular sailing from New York Wednesday.

New York American Line St. Paul Wright American Needles

Rescue at Midogean as Gallina crew saved in voyage

The British steamer Kanawha landed part of the crew of the Gallina from Philadelphia, abandoned in a sinking condition on Jan 5 at 49 N 26 W after its Dec 16 departure for Christiania. The remaining Gallina crew were aboard the Charing Cross sailing from New York to Bristol.

Liverpool Kanawha Maxwell Newport News Philadelphia Christiania Charing Cross Mills New York Bristol

Milan Arraigned In Wife Murder Case

Michael Milan was arraigned in the Quincy District Court on a murder charge in his wife Cecelia's death at their home last Saturday. The reading of the complaint was waived and the case was continued until next Saturday for medical examiner investigation. Dr Gilbert reported no marks of violence and said death by burning, which clears the husband pending a formal report.

Michael Milan Quincy Cecelia Gilbert

Investigate Drunk Laws Committee Appointed by Mayor Quincy

Mayor Quincy announced a citizen committee to study changes in drunkenness laws. The panel includes Rev. F. B. Allen Boston University professors F Spencer Baldwin and Edmund Cummings, William Harmon, James Wise, Annette Rogers, Rachel Thorndike, and Joseph Thorp. They will review financial social and moral impacts and report in a few months.

Quincy F. B. Allen F. Spencer Baldwin Boston University Edmund Cummings Harvard University Associated Charities of Boston William E. Harmon James ¥. Wise Annette P. Rogers Rachel KB. S. Thorndike Board of Overseers of the Poor Joseph G. Thorp Deer Island

Swift & Co Official Denies Embalming Beef At Hearings

Fred W. Wilder testified before the War Investigating Commission on Swift and Co practices. He described ante mortem inspections, post mortem checks by government inspectors, cooling processes, and shipping car hygiene. He and other Swift officials denied chemical preservation, affirming beef quality and government contractual standards.

Washington Fred W. Wilder Swift & Co Chicago Boston Baltimore New York Kansas City Wilder Manitoba Liverpool London Witness Ex- 2Port Edwin Buckingham John J. Murphy Horace C. Gardner G. F. Swift

Beacon Hill Woman's Club Plans $350000 Club House

At the annual meeting of the Woman's Club House corporation officers were elected. The group approved increasing capital stock to 150000 and announced a new club house to be built on 13 and 15 Beacon street adjoining the Hotel Bellevue.

Woman's Club House Corporation Beacon Hill W. W. Botter Beacon Street Isabella A. Potter Florence Everett Sarah Sweet Windsor Lacy G. Kendall Maria ©. Hill Reynolds and Bigelow Speaker Bates House of Representatives Josephine Wright Chapman Oliver Crane Mary D. Converse N. W

Sibyl Sanderson Says Death of Husband Leaves Her Poor

Paris dispatch reports Sibyl Sanderson may return to the stage to earn income after Antonio Terry’s death, with his mother controlling most of the fortune. The will disputes and lavish racing expenses drained resources, leaving the widow prostrated as a rare Tiffany silver set once belonged to Terry.

Paris Sibyl Sanderson Antonio Terry Terry Antonio Sybil Sanderson Miss Sanderson Mmne Mr. Terry Caracas Champs Elysees A. T Tiffany Lillie Langtry

Actress Clara Emory toappear in The Last Chapter

New York reports reveal actress Clara Emory, niece of Commodore Emory and descendant of General Emory and Benjamin Franklin, will perform publicly under her own name in George H. Broadhurst’s play The Last Chapter after previously using a nom de theatre in earlier stage work.

New York Mr. Mansfield George H. Broadhurst Clara Emory William Emory U.S. N William H

Reconciled in hospital after long search

Archibald Alexander found his wife in Bellevue Hospital after weeks of searching. He, now a prosperous St. Louis businessman, plans to take her home once she recovers, following a reconciliation after she was on the operating table when he called last Saturday.

New York Archibald Alexander Bellevue Hospital Alexander St. Louis Penury

Caught the Wrong Woman at Church of the Redeemer

Louis Starick accused Lulu Meyer as she entered the Church of the Redeemer after a manhunt for his missing wife and $300. He grabbed her but she escaped, later having Starick arrested. The police believe his actions reflect stress from the recent loss of his money.

New York Louis Starick Lulu Meyer Church of the Redeemer Third Street Avenue A Starick Miss Meyer

Gang of thieves loots medical offices. Boston case furthers

Inspectors Cleary and Bogan recovered a large cache of surgical instruments stolen from Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont and Maine. Officials expect more plunder and say Captain Dugan holds key facts leading to arrests of the gang’s principals.

New England Captain Dugan Cleary and Bogan Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Maine Boston Stock Exchange Dugan Reynold Kramer Sim Wade Blair Cleary Bogan Gang of

Towne Connor Libel Suits Settled Out of Court

The Towne-Connor libel suits have been settled out of court as Cambridge residents witnessed the dispute dissipate. Counsel for Mrs Towne moved to dissolve the attachment following the settlement.

Towne-Connor Cambridge

Mysterious Cambridge Burglars Strike Twice

Cambridge police report a rash of burglaries over the weekend including the Middlesex Bicycle Club on Prospect Street and G. B. Cunningham at 1218 Cambridge Street. False keys suspected as the doors were found ajar and tobacco goods plus cigars, cigarettes, candy and fruit were stolen, totaling about $2 in losses.

Cambridge Middlesex Bicycle Club Prospect Building Central Square G. 8. Cunningham Cambridge Street Cunningham

Boutwell Defends Republic and Denounces Imperial Steps

Ex Governor Boutwell argues against imperial expansion in a Salem speech on Imperialism or Republicanism. He cites pledges to retire from Porto Rico and the Philippines, condemns annexation methods, and faults interventions in Hawaii and Cuba while stressing justice and constitutional principles.

Salem Boutwell Hussex Institute Philippine Islands Congress Porto Rico Philippines Admiral Dewey Manila Cuba Hawaii Harrison

Safe Blown for Money at Ashburnham Bank

Ashburnham, Jan 9. A dynamite blast shattered the First National Bank of Ashburnham causing the safe to be blown apart and $1300 missing. Entry was gained by jimmying the door. two safe doors found across the room. windows demolished. no suspects or witnesses. Damage to building and interior estimated around $2000 with notes and drafts scattered. Deputy Sheriff William H. Richardson suspects amateurs and a possible team escape. No one has been identified.

Ashburnham First National Bank of William H. Richardson Main Street Richardson

Ex-Officer Nixon Freed in Dorchester Larceny Trial

Ex-policeman Nixon was acquitted in Dorchester court of larceny over two kegs of nails and goods taken from a Glenway street house on November 11. Judge Churchill said no evidence justified a conviction and acquitted Nixon while finding co-defendant Daniel Dwyer guilty.

Nixon Dorchester Court Glenway Street Churchill Daniel Dwyer Dwyer

Neglect of Duty Charges Against Patrolman Gould

Charges have been preferred against Patrolman Albert F Gould of Station 9 for neglect of duty. He is a witness in the case of Patrolman Nixon who was recently discharged. No hearing date set yet but expected soon. Several other patrolmen to face the board, requiring multiple sessions due to large list.

Albert F. Gould Nixon Hurley

Gambling raid fines hit Franco-German Club players

Police liquor squad raided the Franco-German Club at 1 Boylston Place between midnight and 1 am Sunday and found cards and chips on the tables. Twenty-one men were fined a small sum each, while eight men from the Monroe Club at 168 Tremont faced similar penalties.

Boylston Place Munroe Club Tremont

Newtons Mayor Wilson Inaugurated In City Meeting

Mayor Edward B. Wilson of Newton and the Board of Aldermen were inaugurated yesterday afternoon. Judge George A. Blaney administered the oath. The Washington street widening nears completion with costs near 1,000,000, well above the original 400,000 estimate. Grade crossings on the north side are nearly removed. Audited accounts total 2,047,934 with the city’s share about ten percent. Aldermen elected William M. Knowlton president and Henry Bailey vice president.

Edward B. Wilson Newton Wilson George A. Blaney Washington Street William M. Knowlton Henry Bailey

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