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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1897

Page

8

Enigmatic Mrs Boyd Robbed of Jewelry at Fifth Avenue

New York January 18 A lone woman Mrs M Goodwin Loyd residing at 226 Fifth Avenue reports jewels valued between 3000 and 6000 dollars stolen from her apartment. Her French maid Marie Morello, traced to 142 West 31st Street, was arrested and remanded for examination. The case unfolds with questions of access and motive.

New York M. Goodwin Loyd Fifth Avenue M. Goodwin Boyd Wdelmonico’s Marie Caddell and Welsh Tenderloin Jefferson Market Court

Confession Read In Church Stuns Fall River Parish

In St Mary’s Church a written confession by Mrs. Sarah Campbell McNulty, daughter of late ex Alderman John Campbell, was read during the 10:30 mass. The document apologized for her sinful life, sought forgiveness, and asked reinstatement in the church. It was read by Father Hughes and witnessed by Father Baggott and Miss Mary Dalton. Fifteen years ago Mrs. McNulty was a noted city figure.

McNulty Fall River St. Mary's Sarah Campbell McNulty John Campbell St. Mary’s Father Hughes Father Baggott St. Louis's Mary Dalton

Charlotte Pittilla Awakens From Eleven Day Sleep

Miss Charlotte Pittilla of Danbury regained consciousness after an eleven day hypnotic state triggered by fright in a hat factory. Doctor Wade has forbidden her speaking while she remains weak, marking a medical case said to be without parallel.

Danbury, Conn Charlotte Pittilla Wade

Princess In New York Mystery Solved Reveals Brazilian Princess

The New York arrival on the steamer New York last Saturday is identified as the daughter of Dom Pedro former Emperor of Brazil. The mystery centers on Cyril Grey who accompanied her and left the Metropolitan Hotel with her maid Mme. Gans and a cousin, while Grey may be heading west.

New York Dom Pedro Brazil Cyril Grey Atlantic Metropolitan Hotel Mme. Gans Mr. Grey

Princess’s Odd Odyssey Stirs West Indies Brazil Speculation

The princess traveled from Jersey City to Washington and announced plans for Brazil while a maid claimed she aimed for the West Indies. Her courier’s contradictory statements fueled rumors of a secretive voyage and possible political intrigue involving Dom Pedro’s line.

Franes E Brandt a Woman Chaplain Candidate in Kansas

Rev Frances E Brandt of Walnut Crawford county is a candidate for Kansas Senate chaplain. If chosen she would be the state’s first woman chaplain. She is a former Universalist pastor and 37 year old farm owner who built wealth from boom property investments.

Topeka Senate Frances E. Brandt Walnut Crawford County Kansas Preacher Brandt Huron County Ohio Lombard University Galesburg Miss Brandt

Runaways Returned Home After Police Detention

Christie Sullivan of Charlestown and Grace Mitchell of Malden were arrested on Newspaper row yesterday morning and released by police later that day.

Christie Sullivan Charlestown Grace Mitchell Malden

Belknap Named General Manager of Boston Emergency Hospital

Lyman A. Belknap, known for his role with the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange, becomes general manager of Boston Emergency Hospital and leaves the treasurer post to William H. Huntington. The hospital’s executive and administrative duties shift under Belknap. Three new surgical assistants are Dr. Charles B. Cushing, Dr. A. L. Draper, and Dr. A. LeRoy Chapin.

Lyman A. Belknap Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Boston William H. Huntington Belknap Charles B. Cushing Tufts A. L. Draper University of Pennsylvania A. LeRoy Chapin St. Elizabeth Hospital City Galvin

Lifesaving Crew Rescues Schooner Off Nantasket Beach

The schooner Julia A. Trubee from Florida to Boston escaped a wreck at Nantasket Beach after life savers led by Francis Mitchell lit a torch to signal danger. The crew dropped anchor, the lifeboat crew aided, a tug towed the vessel, and Mitchell fell overboard but was rescued with difficulty.

Julia A. Trubee Patterson Florida Boston Nantasket Beach Francis Mitchell Schoner Mitchell

Two Arrests Reported in City Case and Larceny

William W. Thompson aged 25 of East Boston was arrested by Inspector McCausland for forging James E. Thompson’s name on a $30 note dated October 30 1896 and uttering it against Arthur G. Ferdinand of 27 School Street. Edward Smith an eight year old colored youth was arrested by a Station 4 officer for stealing two pairs of shoes and two pairs of rubbers from an unidentified person.

Wiliam W. Thompson East Boston McCausland James E. Thompson Arthur G. Ferdinand School Street Edward Smith Station 4 London Edward J. Ivory Edward Bell New York Glasgow Old Bailey Ivory P. J. P. Tynan Lord Frederick Cavendish Ireland T. H. Burke Phenix Park Dublin J. F. Taylor I. Matthews Cecil Dwyer Finlay Sutton Q. C C. F. Gill Bodkin Treasury J. R. Carter United States Patrick A. Collins Taylor United Kingdom Hawkins Tynan Kearney Antwerp Order of United Irishmen Chicago Haines Julius Opholser Victoria Hotel Amsterdam Wilkins St. Pancras Station Edward Ell Peckham Thomas Charles Jones Holloway Road

Nine member impeachment committee named for Morrell

Speaker Bates appointed a nine member panel to review the impeachment petition against Norfolk county commissioner Morrell. The roster includes Manchester Winchester Evans Cambridge Quirk Boston Parsons Springfield Reidy Boston Clark Lee Chappell Salem Cranford Watertown and Dubuque Fall River. The debate featured Eu gene Moriarty urging caution about jurisdiction and trial avenues.

John L. Bates House of Representatives Morrell Norfolk County Messrs Manchester Winchester Evans Cambridge Quirk Boston Parsons Springfield Reidy Clark Lee Chappell Salem Cranford Watertown Dubuque Fall River Eugene Moriarty Sage Worcester Moriarty Mr. Lowell Tommy Keenan Lowell Eye and Ear Infirmary Keenan Mr. Keenan Mr. L Lowell Mr. Hayes Hayes Richard L. Dobbina

Quirk Proposes Boston School Committee Reorganization

Representative Charles I Quirk introduces a bill to restructure Boston’s school committee with the Mayor as ex officio chairman and ward elected members serving annually. The measure mirrors Kelcher’s plan for a non partisan board, but keeps elections in the hands of the people.

Charles I. Quirk School Committee of Boston City of Kelcher Quirk

New England Grocers Association Holds Historic Meeting

The New England wholesale grocers association, formed a decade ago, met at Young's Hotel with leaders from New York. Founding figures include G Waldo Smith and Lyon, with current president C L Harwood of Norwich. The group spans Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts and aims to boost profit and camaraderie. The four delegates plus Boston Providence and Portland reps oversee New England grocery interests. two members have died since formation.

New England Association Young’s Hotel Wholesale Grocers’ Association of New York City New Haven Conn G. Waldo Smith New York Association Lyon Connecticut Springfield Holyoke North Adams Mass Downing Downing, Sturtevant & Co Stoddard Stone Kimberly C. L. Harwood Norwich Thomas Boardman Hartford Fred A. Brown Boston Providence Portland New England Trubee Bridgeport L. A. Gallup

Sentences in Superior Court Criminal Session

Judge Wardwell sentenced Bert JL Berry for embezzlement to the Massachusetts Reformatory. Patrick Murphy received two years and six months for rape. Jeremiah Sullivan gets Massachusetts Reformatory time for breaking and entering. Philip Cowen was fined $100 for maintaining a liquor nuisance. Mark Jacobs faces three to four years in State Prison for grand larceny. Giocchino Cocchiaro earns nine to ten years in State Prison for assault with intent to kill. Cocchiaro formerly ran a barber shop on Cambridge Street. in a 1895 free fight he wounded Antonio Armblisis and fled to New York, later handed to Boston authorities.

Wardwell Superior Court Herbert JL. Berry Massachusetts Reformatory Patrick Murphy House of Correction Jeremiah Sullivan Philip Cowen Mark Jacobs Giocchino Cocchiaro Coccniaro Cambridge Street West End Antonio C. Armblisis Cocchiaro New York Boston

Installation Exercises Under Guard Of Honor In New York

The Rev. Dr. Conaty the new rector of the Catholic University at Washington left for New York at 2 PM. He will be installed tomorrow. President Corwin’s private car served as transport for Dr. Conaty and guard of honor. A crowd gathered at Liberty Street ferry and an impromptu reception was held in the ferry cabin. The guard included Bishops Farley McDonnell Bevin and others with Major Kiley and Dr. Asher. An extra car carried wives and fifty intimate friends.

New York Conaty Catholic University At Washington Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Corwin New Jersey Central Liberty Street Dr. Conaty Jersey City Guard of Honor Bishop Farley McDonnell Brooklyn Bevin Springfield Mass Lloyd Bryce John S. Asher John D. Kiley John Pullyen Catholic Club Father Lavelle Joseph McMahon Cathedral John Bryne Guards of Honor

Honors for Isaac B. Allen at Worcester banquet

Invitations come from G Alfred Busby Massachusetts district grand master to Isaiah B. Allen councilor of the fourth district for Integrity Lodge Worcester anniversary on March 1. A testimonial from Chambersburg colored citizens hails Allen as a Moses and second Abraham Lincoln.

Isaac B. Allen Worcester G. Alfred Busby Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Massachusetts Allen Integrity Lodge Chambersburg Penn Moses Abraham Lincoln Pennsylvania Franklin County American Free America America A.D David Little Thomas A. Bruch Ferdinando Beary Samuel Little James Crankelton Sampary Moses Jackson William Cunningham Enry Forde Thomas Scotts Isaac Johnson Nelson Steward James B. Smith Joseph R. Winters

West End Mulcted in Norfolk Suburban Rail Case

The jury awarded $2750 to Charles Wirth as administrator for Maximilian Wirth in a suit against the Norfolk Suburban Railroad Company seeking $5000 for the death of a boy run over by an electric car on Hyde Park Avenue in Clarendon Hills. The car’s brake chain supposedly broke as the vehicle moved at high speed, and the trial before Judge Sherman lasted nearly three days.

Superior Court Sherman Charles Wirth Maximilian Wirth Norfolk Suburban Railroad Company Hyde Park Avenue Clarendon Hills

Lyon woman charged with shoplifting silk yard

Mary Small aged 48 of Lyon was arrested by Inspector Cleary yesterday afternoon on a charge of stealing a yard of silk valued at $1.39 from Shepard, Norwell & Co store.

Mary Small Lyon Cleary Shepard, Norwell & Co

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