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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1897

Page

8

King Admits Temptation and Turns Toward Honest Road

Albert M King bank clerk who ran away with over 30000 speaks from Wollaston Mass detailing his impulse driven flight from Boston to Portland Lewiston and Rangeley before surrendering He says money offered pleasure only briefly and he now believes the honest path is the only happy one He notes personal growth from his ordeal and lingering shame with a former girlfriend.

New York Wollaston Albert M. King Farmington King Mass King Ley Boston Washington Street State John P. Lovell Arms Company Lovell’s Court Street Hanover Union Station Lowell Lovell Portland Yarmouth Lewiston Auburn Rangeley Canada Dyer

Navy Ensign Stone Love Affair Inquiry Ends No Action Seen

The naval inquiry into Ensign Stone of the Puritan is concluded and will be sent to Washington. Navy officers expect no punishment, noting Stone’s defense and Osbornes testimony, while Mr Conde’s charges lack corroboration and only bring notoriety to his family.

Department Miss Conde New York Ensign Stone Puritan Washington Young Stone Stone Conde Ensign Osborne

Bloomers Defeated Reuben New York Track Incident

A Stacyville farmer posted a notice barring bicycle riders through his fields except women in bloomers. Miss Etta Thorne and four other young women rode onto the track to press the issue, prompting the farmer to demand a change in style.

New York Stacyville Etta Thorne

Will contest over Nancy M. Lyon estate upheld in Springfield

In Springfield the Supreme Judicial Court sustained the Probate Court decree allowing Nancy M. Lyon s will valued over 800000. The case centered on claims of insanity and undue influence concerning Lizzie Reed and grandson Chalmers Dale Jr. The two week trial drew crowds of wealthy local residents.

Springfield Nancy M. Lyon Supreme Judicial Court Morton Chalmers Dale, Jr New York Chalmers Dale Chalmers Dale

Miss Craven to Wed Amid Wealth Claim Battle

In San Francisco on June 6 Miss Margaret Craven daughter of Mrs Nettie Craven who sues for a share of James G Fair s wealth is to wed once her mothers suit is settled or possibly sooner She is engaged to Henry Koehler Jr of St Louis president of the American Brewing Company and a figure in other large corporations Miss Craven an actress and former member of the Frawley company

San Frrancisco Margaret Craven Nettie Craven James G. Fair Henry Koehler, Jr St. Louis American Brewing Company Craven Frawley Company

Senate tariff week steadies amid sugar schedule delays

Washington reports the Senate will focus on the tariff this week but the sugar schedule dominates uncertainty. Aldrich remains sick delaying action while Pettigrew moves to attach an anti trust amendment. Tobacco and agricultural items loom with potential hearings and a tea duty likely dropped. House plans adjournment through Thursday with minority maneuvers expected.

Washington Senate Aldrich Pettigrew

Parishioners Plan Bass Point Picnic Reunion

At Rev. James J. O'Brien request a St. Catherine's Spring Hill parish meeting after high mass set preliminaries for a Bass Point reunion in late July. A general committee including Mahoney Boyle Doyle Mongan Buckley Owens Nolan and others was named with Mahoney as chairman Boyle as secretary and Doyle as treasurer. The panel will reconvene Friday night at the church to form subcommittees and plan athletic games.

James J. O’brien St. Catherine’s Church Spring Hill West Somerville Bass Point Patrick F. Mahoney William R. Boyle Mr. Doyle Eugene Buckley James Owens Henry Nolan Dr. Mongan Harry Deacon A. F. Ryan Walter Farrel Edward McCarthy Thomas Cullen Bernard Mangell John Crimmins A. A. Elston John P. Sliney James Miles Michael Jennings John Mockler James Green T. M. Nolan Richard Blackwell Patrick Lacy Charles Mongan Edward Keating Joseph Dervan Messrs

Father of Edith Behr Jailed for Repeat Assault

Bernard Behr, father of Edith Behr, who had just been released from Union County jail after participating in the Bloy brothers assault, must now serve five months in jail for the same offence.

Elizabeth N. J Bernard Behr Edith Behr Union County Bloy Brothers

Moran Denies Mayor Presence in Fraud Allegations

Ex Senator Corbett P J Kennedy and Rep John Kelcher rebut assertions about Mayor's role. Moran releases interview alleging checks and books showing fraud linked to Mulrey and contractors. Quincy disputes details while urging careful review of payrolls and prosecutions.

John B. Moran Quincy Mulrey Wheeler Mr. Quincy Alderman Lee M. J. Kellyledge Kelly City Hall Philadelphia Hurd City Law Department McLaughlin County Law Department Grand Jury Matthews Scollans- Mulrey

City Leaders Debate Chairmanship amid Moran Claims

Prominent city leaders deny Moran's assertion that Mayor Quincy attended Parker House conferences on selecting a city committee chair. Joseph J. Corbett and ex Senator P J Kennedy defend their positions, stating Quincy was not present and confirming Kennedy backed Alderman Lee. Representative John A Kelsir notes his own stance on the matter.

Joseph J. Corbett P. J. Kennedy John A. Kelcher Cutter Chicago Wells Quincy Cyrus W. Page The Beacon City Democracy Page Boston Daily Globe Antti- Hayes Ward 3 New Haven Knights of Columbus Parker House Josiah Quincy Thomas A. Mullen John F. Fitzgerald Boston Francis L. Coolidge Hugh Devine William F. McLellan Joseph T. Cunningham John J. Nawn Henry P. Nawn Patrick M. Keating Mullen Lee Fitzgerald Corbett Ward 17 John J.nawn Kelcher Alderman Lee Roxbury City Hall Democratic Committee Muirey Murey Frank P. Curran Mulrey Mulvey Moran Nawn Mr. Nawn John F. Nawn Mr. Lee Mr. Kennedy John A. Kelsir

Massachuetts and New York Open for Visitors amid High Turnout

Over 15 000 visitors flocked yesterday to the battleship Massachusetts and the flagship New York in Boston harbor despite rain. The Massachusetts drew the larger crowd with nine tugs nearby and many boat trips, while the New York hosted about half as many guests. The ships will remain in port through mid June with the Victory statue unveiling set for the 17th and a later naval brigade presentation.

New York Massachusetts Boston Brandon Frederick Rogers State Naval Brigade

Moran Attacks. Boston Mayor Contested

A letter criticizes John B. Moran for reckless statements during a city contest. The writer, asserting truth and reputation, denies Moran's charge that Mayor Quincy attended a conference on city committee leadership. Kennedy motions that Lee stand with other officials. Moran’s rhetoric is dismissed as sensational and partisan.

John B. Moran Moran Quincy Lee Nawn P. J. Kennedy Mr. Moran

Radcliffe Class Day Plans and Commencement Details

Radcliffe College Cambridge schedules class day on Tuesday June 2 at 3 pm with a Fay House reception hosted by seniors and deco by juniors. Baccalaureate sermon June 27 at St Johns Chapel by Rev George A Gordon and commencement June 29 at Sanders Theatre with degrees conferred by Mrs Agassiz.

Radcliffe College Cambridge Radcliffe Fay House Agassiz Irwin Coes Edith Gilman Beulah Dix Clara P. Folsom Mabel E. Harris Martha Carter Elizabeth Tracy Edna Bourne

Popular North Shore Resorts Draw Big Crowds

Crowds packed the Nahant Bass Point area with many visitors from Lynn and nearby towns. The Frederick de Bary ran to full capacity on all trips and a large cyclist turnout attended. Bass Point featured a concert by the Naval Brigade Band with baritone Kronberg and the Neapolitan Quarter. The season should peak after June 16 with double-schedule trips every ninety minutes from Lincoln wharf.

North Shore Nahant Bass Point Frederick de Bary Lynn Naval Brigade 5. Kronberg Lincoln Wharf Battery Street

Clothing on Credit. Boyle Bros. 855 Washington Ave

Advertisement states Boyle Bros at 855 Washington Avenue offer a large selection of men and women clothing on credit including suits overcoats jackets skirts silk waists and skirts. It emphasizes conductors and motormen uniforms and accessories like bicycle suits feather boas and toys.

Boyle Washington Wt Washington Ot

Martin Faces New Debtor Court Allegations In Boston

In November 1894 General Augustus P. Martin allegedly swore in the Poor Debtors' Court that his Dorchester house was in his name and worth $5000 though records suggest otherwise. Papers presented to the Governor include affidavits and further complaints, with no formal charges yet filed and no public hearing planned.

Philip J. Doherty Roger F. Scannell Martin General Martin Dorchester Samuel B. Capen Howard National Bank Mr. Martin Augustus P. Martin W. F. Hutchins Morton and Wildwood Streets Hutchins Forsaith Clerk Brown Brown William F. Hutching Doherty Chaplin Scannell

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Albert A. King Marie Conde Bloomers Reuben New York Farmer Miss Craven Verest Mr. Simpson America B. Emery & CO Columbus Ave Mayor Kot Kennedy Massa Chusetts Driscoll Nahant and Wolcott Beecham
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