Marriage scandal and alleged bigamy in Henry Mather case
Mrs. Marie Mather, once a Philadelphia stage performer and niece of Asa Packer, sues for alimony while recounting her husband Henry R. Mather as a charming yet dangerous figure who promised love then pursued another heiress. She describes brutal conduct and a yearslong dispute over support and divorce amid rumors of misbehavior and elopement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Mather
Marie Mather
Limony
Henry R. Mather
Mrs. Mather
Marie von Ziber Packer
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Philadelphia Four Hundred
Mather
Joseph Lyons Packer
Asa Packer
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh University
Marie Elizabeth Catherine von Zieber
von. Zieberberg
Germany
Tony
Baroness von Zieber
Fanny Rice
Brooklyn
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Pocahontas Coal Company
Cincinnati
Miss Krauss
Kramer & Kramer of
Progressive euchre prize causes Club controversy at Cranford
In Cranford New Jersey on June 10 a prize euchre contest awarded two vases a umbrella and a knife. Disputes arose after accusations that the vase prize cost only 1.98 and comments by Mrs Herbert T Watkins sparked the upset. Eight affidavits were filed as the club mulls a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranford
N. J
Herbert T. Watkins
West Twenty-third Street
George Damon
Damon
Justice of the Peace
Maid’s Lover Arrest and Nighttime Burglary Suspect
In Elizabeth New Jersey a maid Jennie Wise testified her sweetheart Theodore Jones was handcuffed and jailed on suspicion of burglary after midnight. Police found a man beneath a kitchen table. Jones claimed innocence and said he was visiting the maid. he was later released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N. J
Jense Wise
Samuel Cooper
East Broad Street
Theodore Jones
Jennie
Jones
Mr. Seeper
Oliceman Reilly
Defense Lawyers Pace as Albi Case Persists
His lawyers are hard at work on the defence with assertions regarding an Albi having some effect. The article notes continued legal activity and cautious optimism about the defence strategy.
Trial notes reveal O'Neil case and jury mood
Greenfield July reports a tense scene as John O'Neil and associates face a murder trial. Lawyers Dowlin Beer Parkhurst plan defense with alibi hopes while spectators debate possible multiple suspects and where the body was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’neil
Knowlton
Boston
Parkhurst
Beer
North Adams
Hammond
Green
Mr. Dowlin
Davis
Shenck
Dowlin
Boston Law School
O'Neil
O’connell
McKinley’s Lake Champlain Summer Capital Plans
Plattsburg New York July 2 articles describe President McKinley and family staying at Hotel Champlain for six weeks. The article details luxurious private suites and adjacent rooms, decor choices, panoramic lake views, golf, beaches, and the presence of Secretary Alger, Secretary Gage, and Secretary Alger’s family among other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
N. Y
Hotel Champlain
Lake Champlain
Plattsburg, N.Y
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Alger
F. M. Alger
Bailey
Charles Pike
Chicago
Frances Alger
McKinley
Twenty-first
Plattsburg Reservation
Mr. McKinley
Hobart
Kinsley
Porter
Bell
Romance in a Kitchen Stirred by a Jealous Valet
July 4 New York. Miss Julia Gleason sues Frank Thompson for ten thousand dollars claiming a string of romantic advances by the valet tied to H Maitland Kersey. Thompson allegedly assaulted Gleason on July 15 after quarrels over their relationship and duties in the Central Park South residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Thompson
Julia Gleason
Thompson
H. Maitland Kersey
Kersey
Europe
Miss Gleason
Mr. Kersey
Central Park South
West Fiftyninth Street
Misa Gleason
William Greenthal
Greenthal
Gleason
Sudden marital strife in Summit linked to mesmerism claim
James Graill Miller alleges his seven month marriage to Mrs. Miller faltered under occult influence. He says the wife left for Brooklyn with her mother, later returned and treated him coldly, then sailed for Europe as tensions rose. He cites suspected mesmerism as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
N. J
James Graill Miller
Summit Society
Macon Street
Brooklyn
Mr. Miller
Estey
Oak Ridge Avenue
Europe
Dynamite Damages House Under Construction in Stoneham
An explosion used a high explosive probably dynamite to wreck the underpinning of the unfinished dwelling of M. F. Meegan on Spring street lane in Stoneham. No arrests made. Meegan suspects a culprit and notified police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneham
M. F. Meegan
Spring Street Lane
Hamamell's Sedative and Mild Bathing Agent Highly Regarded
An article praises Hamamell’s sedative styptic and mild antiseptic properties. It notes wide popularity among physicians and patients, claiming effective skin care while warning that many so called extras are ineffective or harmful.
Popular Excursion to York Beach Maine Offered by B&M
The Boston & Maine railroad plans a popular excursion to York Beach, Maine on Tuesday July 27. A special train will depart from Union Station Beacon at 8:00 am revealing a full day for visitors to enjoy the famous resort on the North Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Beach
North Shore
Boston & Maine Railroad
York Beash
Union Station
Beaton
A. m
Daos
Driscoll and O’Brien Wed at St Mary’s Charlestown
Sunday evening George W. Driscoll and Agnes T. O’Brien were married at St Mary’s parochial residence Charlestown by Rev Father Gormley. Miss Nellie McGahey attended the bride and Daniel H. Reardon was best man. A reception followed at 67 Warren Street with many costly presents. The couple will reside at 57 Warren Street Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Parish
Charlestown
George W. Driscoll
Agnes T. O’brien
Father Gormley
Nellie McGahey
Daniel H. Reardon
Warren Street
Goodain
Driscoll
Cuban Patriot Leader Reaffirms Push for Absolute Independence
Madrid reports General Maximo Gomes, Cuban patriots leader, has reaffirmed his determination to reject any compromise with the government and to pursue total independence for Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Maximo Gomes
Cuba
Steamer Hope Sails for Arctic Regions with Peary Party
Halifax reports the steamer Hope left Campbellton at noon yesterday bound for Arctic regions carrying Lieutenant Peary and his exploration party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Hope
Campbellton
C. B
Arctic Regions
Peary
Ingersoll Kin Faces Desperate Night At Bath Beach
Enoch Ingersoll cousin to Robert G. Ingersoll attempted suicide in a Bath Beach drug store by taking laudanum. He was revived after three hours of medical treatment and then confined, citing unshared troubles as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Enoch Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Bath Beach
Mn Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Thief Steals Horse and Wagon From Lyman Barn
A horse thief broke into John Seavey's barn in Lyman during the night and stole a dark bay horse and a new Amesbury road wagon. Saco police traced the culprit to Buxton but did not capture him. The suspected thief, a Biddeford man who had been staying in Lyman, is now missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco, Me
John Seavey
Lyman
Amesbury
Saco
Buxton
Biddeford
Birthday Celebration for Miss Jennie Sax at Lev erett Street
Mr and Mrs Joseph Sax hosted a birthday party at 78 Leverett Street for their daughter Miss Jennie Sax. A gold watch from her brother Harry and a diamond ring from her father were among gifts. Guests enjoyed songs, music, and a collation with entertainment by Emma Matthews Annie Stone Annie Levin Max Rosenstein S Samuels George Sax and M Goldstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sax
Leverett Street
Jennie Sax
Harry Sax
Emma Matthews
Annie Stone
Annie Levin
Messrs
Max Rosenstein
8. Samuels
George Sax
M. Goldstein
Surprise party honors Mrs. Sarah Myers at Lovering Place
Mrs. Sarah Myers of 312 Lovering place was honored at a surprise party hosted by friends last evening. Her daughter Miss Stella Myers presented a costly tea set. Songs were sung by Miss Jennie Simons and Mr Morris Levy. Attending were Misses Minnie Myers Fannie Fine Fanny Hoffman Sadie Bilverstein and Mr Ellis Gornee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Myers
Lovering Place
Stella Myers
Jennie Simons
Morris Levy
Minnie Myers
Fannie Fine
Fanny Hoffman
Sadie Bilverstein
Ellis Gornee
Nahant and Bass Point Beachgoers Enjoy Busy Holiday
Nahant attracted large crowds despite less than ideal weather as the Nahant line ferries saw heavy patronage in the afternoon. The bracing air drew visitors to the popular North Shore resort, with shore activity thriving despite the conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Note of Warning Versus Sherman Letter Sparks Anglo American Rhetoric
Vanity Fair critiques Secretary of State Sherman in a lengthy piece, likening him to a foolish, decrepit figure. It argues his anti English tone mirrors popular American sentiment and warns that sustained provocation could erode Anglo American cordiality and threaten shared dignity and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
London
Vanity Fair
Major Whittle's Fifth Week at Bromfield Street Church
Major Whittle enters the fifth week of noon meetings at Bromfield Street Church under New England auspices. The event promises daily sessions with a single ten cent donation and increased interest. An address will be provided next week detailing full arrangements and attendance capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Whittle
Bromfield Street
New England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath
Sweetheart
Mrs. Cooper
Winner
Mai
Worth
B. F. Larrabee & CO
Palmer
Whittier
Conan Doyle
Hawthorne
Anthony Hope
Meee
Bacon
Iblers
Pocket Books
Madras
Percalea
Itn
Kirk’s Family
Vantine
Washington St
Templa Pi
West St
President Mkinley
Lake Champlai
M’kinley
Graill Miller
Summit, N. 7
Stonsham
Gomez
Ope
Bob” Ingersoll’s Cousin
Miss Sax
Mrs. Sarah Myers
Nahant and
Bass Point
Cheviot
Anderson’s
U.S
Macallar Parker Company
Washington Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!