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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1898
Page
8
At a Corfu Catholic Church during vespers a young man attacked clergy. Father Ernest Laitoux was killed others were wounded and two more injured in the assault.
Diamonds including Dixey pieces and a ruby valued up to $30,000 vanished from Dr. Canning’s safes after an apparent break in. Knight, a trusted clerk, vanished after being seen at the Parker House and Reynolds Hotel then at Union Station. Police chase extends to New York and possible travel to Europe.
Washington January 17. After Hanna's election to the senatorship he received several congratulatory telegrams including one from Senator Chandler of New Hampshire praising the victory for sound money. Hanna has not answered the question or released the telegram for publication.
Osborne Howes of the Boston Board of Fire Underwriters spoke at Knights of Malta Hall Chelsea last evening on the most responsible form of government for Greater Boston cities and towns. Alfred W. Brown introduced him and a vote of thanks was given. Members voted to discuss the ideas at the next meeting.
A verdict for John Dwyer against Thomas Curtis in the Superior Court before Judge Gaskill. The case, arising from an assault and battery by the defendant’s bartender in a South Boston saloon on September 14, 1896, awards $725 to the plaintiff.
The Parker House hosted last evening's reunion and dinner for the English High School class of 1881. Officers chosen for the next year include President Fred Housmann, vice presidents H. Whinden and Charles T. Dukelow, secretary treasurer William B. Crocker, orator George Richardson, class prophet Colonel Frank L. Locke, and class poet Lieutenant Charles H. Brigham.
The veteran conductor Carl Zerrahn, long heading Boston's Handel and Haydn Society, will resign at season’s end to retire in Europe. He says he leaves in full powers after a lifetime of work and intends to go abroad rather than wait to be retired.
A Milwaukee interview recounts Carl Zerrahn’s long career from fleeing justice in 1848 to influencing American music. He recalls Berlin barricades, Germania Musical Society, Ole Bull, Wagner meeting in 1857, and memories of Jenny Lind Adelina Patti and other great musicians. He notes Boston and New England musical growth and the 1869 peace jubilee’s influence.
The article notes Mr. Zerrahn, now an American citizen, who votes for the best man and recalls watching President Taylor's inauguration. A well known teacher, he aims to offer private lessons in Germany for a half year or longer, teaching harmony, instrumentation, conducting, and higher branches of music.
Mrs George L Clark opened Marlboro street drawing and music rooms for a subscription musicale directed by Miss Marianna Guild. Agnes Miller and Eliot Hubbard performed with piano accompaniment by Mrs S B Field. Social hour followed with tea, jonquils, and ferns. Next event set for Mrs A F Estabrook 346 Commonwealth Ave.
In Vineyard Haven on January 17 the U S revenue cutter Dallas quelled a mutiny aboard the four masted schooner Viking en route from Baltimore to Boston. Captain Dotheday reported persistent trouble since Baltimore. The crew refused duty and a scuffle over a jackknife left a seaman with a sprained shoulder. The ringleader was chained and the Viking proceeded to Boston.
The Ladies' Sewing Guild of the Carne Hospital will host a tea on Tuesday January 25 from 3 to 6 PM under patrons Mrs Oliver E Burdick president Mrs Edmund A McDonald vice president Miss Mary Prendergast secretary and Sister Gonzaga treasurer.
In Irvington Street Armory the Massachusetts Dandy Fifth received a tri color trophy for top rifle marksmanship as Governor Wolcott conferred the prize amid a crowd of over a thousand. The ceremony featured a formal review, guards, and a marching parade with staff officers present and the crowd's applause as the flag was affixed to the staff.
Mrs Lucille Lane daughter of ex Senator Blackburn of Kentucky rested well overnight and improved this morning. Doctors said no operation was performed yet to locate the bullet and she should be out of danger and able to sit up in three to four days with continued monitoring and no immediate probing unless the bullet harms her.
Deputy Superintendent Charles R. Cutter warned the sewer department's construction division could lay off workers unless the Board of Aldermen approves new funding. He said last year's appropriation is nearly exhausted and only a $500,000 emergency allocation could prevent furloughs before February 1.
The firm Macy and Pendleton bankers and brokers assigned to Harold G Curtis in New York. Offices and memberships include the New York Stock Exchange and other exchanges. Liabilities are about 100000 with assets below that, blamed on inexperience of firm members.
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