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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1898
Page
8
London reports the Duchess of Marlborough stages recitations at Blenheim with acclaim from friends. She entertains guests in private theatricals and shows growing repertoire amid jealousy claims. Society eyes upcoming London season with rich heiresses and titled brides planned for debut.
The Tremont Theatre hosted Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte who spoke on civil and religious liberty before a large audience. He argued government should teach individuals to mind their own business and warned that lynching, though flawed, reflects public will and that swift justice would reduce it.
Captain Brown and the Minor squad raided 51 Allen Street at 4 am and seized several packs of ecards. Suspects Charles Green 25 I Klein 36 Myer s Abraham Rubinovits 36 were taken into custody.
Max Gordon aged 34 and David Hynes aged 48 were arrested and charged with being present where gaming implements were found.
Mrs. J. M. Farleigh of Chicago and Mrs. Mary Miller of Dexter Mich depart for Helena Mont to press claims to John D Allport estate valued at 1 000 000 who died in Butte Mont Nov 26 1895 They may testify against sister Mrs Carrie Kelly who allegedly acted as administratrix by claiming priority as sole heir The trip also aims to prosecute Kelly for signing the brother’s name to a will naming her sole beneficiary.
The Charles Stewart Parnell Associates met with Joseph F. Madden in the chair. 115 members present. Three new members joined and four applications accepted. They favored the first social, reported 400 tickets sold, and planned adjacent halls to accommodate all patrons. They resolved to induct and endorse Quincy for stopping Contractor Lynch from using cheap nonunion labor and to require Boston citizens-first contracts.
Inspectors Kelly McGarr and Special Officer Morrison arrested Michael K. Murphy 28 of 23 Howell Street and James J. Eagan 39 of 7 Midland Street Dorchester for conspiracy to defraud QD H Brubbs Co 158 Cambridge Street of butter cheese and eggs valued at 168 48 They will be arraigned today in court.
Navin Bros at 15 Temple Place offers clothing on credit amid storewide sale. Customer accounts and gains noted with eveaiac terms unclear.
In Alaska the Treadwell mill and adjoining properties on Douglas Island led by the London Exploration Company show quartz mining expanding. Experts predict Alaska will outproduce Colorado and Montana in gold and copper within years. About 3 million dollars expected this year from southeastern Alaska quartz mines with 2500 claims under development.
The International Navigation Company plans a new Empire Transportation Company to operate the Pacific coast Alaska line. Clement A Griscom will be president. Cramp & Sons’ ships are being overhauled with passenger accommodations and modern conveniences including electricity and cold storage.
The Casino at Williard Beach in South Portland, owned by Portland and Cape Elizabeth street railway, burned tonight. A pavilion and restaurant owned by C. J. Williard also burned. The Casino, built in 1896 for 31000, had 25000 insurance. Williard’s loss was 4000 with 2000 insurance. an orchestra valued at 3500 also burned.
J W Gos horn III cox chair of the Labor party national committee and longtime Kanawha county West Virginia clerk suffered heart failure at his Buffalo office yesterday. His condition is listed as critical.
Edward A. Terrell, Nashua merchant sentenced to two months in Rockingham County Jail for contempt of court over liquor sales at his Derry hotel, arrived in Nashua tonight to a subdued reception. He came alone, was greeted by a lady friend, and friends later extended congratulations. The Guards Club will host a reception this week in his honor.
Attorney J C Martin shot George McMillan in Wilmington on Oct 9. The bullet damaged the neck spine and McMillan died after fourteen weeks. Martin surrendered to the sheriff and faces a murder indictment to be pursued Monday. McMillan had recently moved from Colorado. the dispute centered on a will.
Officers of Station 3 arrested 22 year old Carl Cunningham of 17 Eaton Street for larceny of an overcoat from William Caldwell of 650 Preston Street. Cunningham wore the coat during arrest and was turned over to Somerville police.
The photograph shows A. C. Burrage who earned a reputed 250 000 fee from the Standard Oil syndicate for aiding their large gas deal. William Rockefeller signed the check. Burrage, born 1859 in Ashburnham Massachusetts, Harvard graduate, helped consolidate Brookline Gas with Bay State and related firms into a single Boston gas entity under his leadership.
The Duke of Litta files for divorce in France naming Humbert of Italy as co respondent. The case links dynastic scandal, Empress Eugenie’s exile, and Queen Margherita’s fears for the Italian monarchy amid intrigue, with potential to affect Italy’s royal line and church politics.
The Central Labor Union discussed deducting 20 cents from late female workers on Washington Street and rejected Cape Cod Canal convict labor. They resolved to defeat such measures, plan an eight hour mass meeting on Feb 22, and seek tax increases for school construction and fireproofing. დ
A large, enthusiastic gathering of the Boston Bill and Lithograph Posters Union No. 701l A. F. L. celebrated the addition of twenty new members.
In a Windsor Hotel meeting with General William Booth and Ballington Booth the Salvation Army and the Volunteers of Africa discussed their differences. Witnesses say the interview was purely between father and son and produced no amalgamation plan. Josiah Strong and Charles Cuthbert Hall signed the statement noting efforts to end public controversy.
Sneak thieves strike South Boston district with break ins reported to officers. Robberies attributed to youths imitating Roxbury gang dynamics. John Trainor barber shop at 12 W Broadway lost eighteen razors and tools worth 46 dollars after a rear door break. Dorchester street resident Lorena Cochrane reported a $5.80 theft from a bureau drawer. Christian Wedlock’s cooper shop at 94 Alger Street also looted with a hatchet a child’s bank and a gallon of maple syrup taken.
Rabbi Samuel H Hirschberg of Temple Chebe Sholom spoke on Hebrew in Modern Society before the Bnai Zion Educational Society at Zion Hall 170 Hanover Street. Albert Preceded the lecture with a student member reading Heinrich Heine in a preceding program.
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