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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1896

Page

5

Coast schooner Edward C. Allen True driven ashore in fog

Edgartown reports the Bath Maine schooner Edward C. Allen True with about eight crew drifted onto the south shore near Martha's Vineyard in thick fog. The vessel sails set and bilged with coal cargo from Baltimore bound for Portland. Captain McLaughlin and crew reached No Man's Land by yawl.

Edgartown Edward C. Allen True Bath McLaughlin Martha’s Vineyard Baltimore Portland Vineyard Haven No Man's Land

Missing Cape fishermen feared after fog delays

In SANDWICH on June 10 a fog shrouded the bay delaying Philip and Joe Brady who departed to haul nets. By late afternoon no word came. later reports said they were taken to Truro and Barn Stable and would return by midnight train.

Sandwich Philip Joe Brady Bay Truro Barn Stable

Schooner Bertram N White Ashore at Stonington Shoals

Providence June 10. Schooner Bertram N White from Satella River to Westerly is ashore on shoals near the outer breakwater at Stonington. Cargo will be removed and, if weather holds, she will refloat. Previously towed to Fortress Monroe in distress. Fishing steamers John A Morgan and Annie L Wilcox to receive 1800 dollars each as salvage for picking up the Willie D which capsized off Point Judith several days ago.

Providence R. I Bertram N. White Satella River Stonington Fortress Monroe John A. Morgan Annie L. Wilcox Willie D Point Judith

Viscount Sudley Triumphs in Breach of Promise Suit

In London on June 10, the breach of promise case by May Gore against Viscount Sudley, a Royal Horse Guards lieutenant and heir to the Earldom of Arran, ended with a verdict for the defendant. Sudley denied ever proposing marriage, stating the plaintiff’s claims were inventions and that his aid was affection not inducement. He acknowledged choosing to relinquish his allowance to keep the relationship. The judge questioned the sincerity of his expressed love, and Sudley said he planned a permanent home for Gore.

London May Gore Viscount Sudley Royal Horse Guards Earl of Arran Stourton

Watertown Board Discusses Town Debt and Free Delivery

Watertown leaders convened to weigh a sinking fund plan for the town debt and consider a proposal for free mail delivery. John Q. Adams, from the state treasurer’s office, and Postmaster M. J. Greene attended. residents urged an extra electric light on Mt. Auburn street and preservation of Revolutionary tablets.

Watertown Watertown Board of Trade and Young Men’s Assembly Walter B. Snow John Q. Adams Mt. Auburn Street Marshall Street Washington Bunker Hill M. J. Greene Adams

Hartlein to be hanged in Hartford for murder

Casper Hartlein, convicted of murdering Louisa M. Trebbe, was sentenced in Hartford to death by hanging at the State prison on December 3. The jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree after about an hours deliberation. He protested innocence when asked for his sentence.

Hartford Conn Casper Hartlein Louisa M. Trebbe Hartlein Misr. Trebbe

Sires Were Patriotic at DAR Chapter Founding

Miss Floretta Vining hosted the event at Vining villa. The new John Adams Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized by national society president-general Mrs Ellen Fellows Masury. Officers elected include Regent Miss Vining and secretary Lulu S Upham.

Floretta Vining Vining Villa John Adams Daughters of the American Revolution National Society Ellen Fellows Masury Daughters of the Revolution T. H. Brown Mercy Warren Springfield Miss Vining Mme Anna von Rydingsward Laura Fowler Warren Prescott Lulu S. Upham Edna BE. Chick Alice Hemenway A. B. Hosmer Charles Stanton Hill Cambridge Astrella Orchestra of Boston

Woman seeks missing Hebrew pedlar on Hanover Street

Betsey Silberman arrives at Station 1 with two children claiming her husband Sam Silberman the umbrella pedler is in Boston. She says he left five years ago after an affair and that she heard he was in the city. A mistaken man was detained yesterday but proved to be not Sam. The couple married in Leeds and lived on Hester Street in New York.

Cain Station Hanover Street Sam Silberman Betsey Silberman Leeds Eng New York Hester Street Boston Silberman

Open Air Carnival Planned in Gate of Heaven Parish

South Boston parish Gate of Heaven hosts an open air carnival on June 17 in the new church hall. A 200 member committee led by Wire Commissioner Thomas W Flood with Rev. Robert J Johnson coordinates a children afternoon program featuring jugglers acrobats comedians and a Punch and Judy show. Evening events include a promenade concert from 8 to 9 30 followed by refreshments and a variety entertainment for adults.

Gate of Heaven Boston Thomas W. Flood Robert J. Johnson

New Haven Line Extends to Nantasket Awaited

Nantasket residents hear that the New York New Haven and Hartford line will extend electric service to Nantasket Junction but will run steam until completion. Trains run every half hour daily to Nantasket Beach and return, 5 cents each way with 10 cents to Pemberton. Braintree Weymouth street railway cars connect at the station, with service from Brockton Abington Whitman Rockland Hanover and nearby towns.

East Weymouth New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Wnantasket Junction Nantasket Beach Pemberton Braintres Weymouth Street Railway Braintree & Weymouth Street Railway Brockton Abington Whitman Rockland Hanover Allen New York, New Haven & Hartford Douglass A. Brooks

Sergeant Detects Sleeping Patrolman at Codman Club

Police Sergeant Perry of Station 1 found Patrolman McKenzie sleeping on the Codman Club steps in Dorchester during the early hours of Sunday. Charges were filed the next day and McKenzie awaits a decision by General Martin and the board.

Perry Codman Club Dorchester McKenzie Martin

Yale seniors win petition on statue site change

Yale seniors succeed in petition to the corporation to relocate the Woolsey statue on campus. The new site remains unknown, and the statue will be dedicated June 23.

New Haven Conn Yale Corporation Woolsey

Prophecy of One Election and Party Power

A political observer warns that the Democratic party aided by Populists may regain power in four years. The piece notes Cleveland faces a tough task requiring cooperation with Populists to achieve a 34 seat Senate majority and to restrain perceived foolish ideas within the Populist group.

Cleveland Westinghouse Senate

Official Reply to School Board Report On City Affairs

The caustic committee on schoolhouses report, presented at the School Board meeting, drew heavy municipal discussion. Mayor Quincy declined to comment beyond noting he has seen only morning papers and expects an official communication before issuing a reply.

Quincy Post

Corinth excavations yield road and ancient graves near Athens

R B Richardson, head of the American school at Athens, writes Yale’s Seymour about Corinth digs through May. Soil is thick, progress slow. trenches expose a broad road possibly leading to buildings. Ruins show well built houses, few inscriptions or sculpture, Dionysus statue among notable finds. Ancient graves reveal hand made vases dating to 1000 B.C. or earlier. Richardson will report updates to Yale authorities.

New Haven Conn R. B. Richardson American School At Athens Seymour Yale Corinth Dionysus Richardson

Torpedo Boat Ericsson to Leave for Brooklyn Yard

In New London on June 10 authorities said torpedo boat Ericsson will depart in a day or two for Brooklyn to be fitted out. Admiralty claims against the boat have been settled by payment of all damages. Lawsuits by relatives of injured and dead are pending with bonds posted. The Iowa Iron Works, builder of Ericsson, seeks payment from insurance for pipe-burst damages.

New London Conn Ericsson Brooklyn Yard Iowa Iron Works Insurance Company

Meeting House Hill Improvement Banquet Supports Columbia Street Widening

The second annual banquet of the Meeting House Hill Improvement Association was held at the United States Hotel with fifty attendees. President Jeaom b. T. Lamb presided as the group discussed Dorchester and Meeting House Hill grievances and urged widening Columbia Street with speakers including Secretary J. A. Dixon and Alderman Folsom.

Meeting House Hill

Lost wife won thousand dollar verdict case

Providence June 10 John Vaughn will receive 1000 from Dr George Clarkson awarded by a jury for alienation of his wife's affections. Clarkson argued the difference not worth 1000 but Ap pellate Court ruled 1000 not too much. Suit originally valued at 20000.

Providence John Vaughn George Clarkson

Detective Work in Assault Case Leads to Suspect Arrest

A Black man accused in a series of assaults, including striking a servant girl at 46 Commonwealth Avenue, remains at large while another suspect, Richard Jones, has been captured after James J. Waters identified him. Waters aided by his mother and commended for catching the suspect amid police inaction.

Frederick Ames Commonwealth Avenue Mary Waters James J. Waters

Pharmacists Elect At Annual Meeting In Youngs Hotel

The New England Pharmaceutical Company held its annual meeting at Youngs Hotel. Officers elected include Treasurer Harry Canning of Boston and Secretary Frederick W. Reeves of Cambridge. Directors named cover multiple states and cities, reflecting a broad regional scope.

New England Pharmacal Company Young’s Hotel Harry Canning Boston Frederick W. Reeves Cambridge W. F. Greene Dorchester F. M. Harris Worcester Henry Canning F. W. Reeves J. Allen Rice Milford Joan la

Various Boston Club Meetings Highlight Evening Gatherings

A series of society events filled last evening with sessions at the United States Hotel and Young's Hotel. Notable items included the New England Foundrymen's Association report read by George H. Gibby, the Teachers' Tuesday Club guest Ednah Cheney speaking on Margaret Fuller, and the Massachusetts Street Railway Association closing its final monthly meeting with Prentiss Cummings presiding. Other dinners featured Masters' Assistants' Club, Association of Dorchester banquet with Alderman Folsom, and the New England Hardware Dealers' Association with talks on the nailware trade.

New England Foundrymen’s Association United States George H. Gibby Philadelphia Teachers Young's Hotel BB. EE. Durgin Ednah Cheney Margaret Fuller Massachusetts Street Railway Association Young's Prentiss Cummings Charles 8. Clark George A. Butman Masters’ Assistants’ Club Miss Penniman Meeting House Hill Improvement Association of Dorchester E. T. Lamb Alderman Folsom James H. Dixon James O'Malley J. H. Chandler New England Hardware Dealers’ Association D. Fletcher Barber

Mass Medical Association Dines at 115th Annual Meeting

The 115th annual Massachusetts Medical Association gathering closed with a banquet in Cambridge. About 90 members and guests dined as Acting Governor Wolcott briefly spoke, marking the event’s significance with references to medical advances and vivisection debates. Church and civic leaders lauded physicians for public service while the council elected new officers for the coming year.

The Massachusetts Medical Association Valiquet Worcester Dr. Paddock Wolcott Berkshire Hills Massachusetts Lawrence Committee of Arrangements Cambridge Morrill Wyman Providence Paddock Quincy J. M. Barker W. W. Keen Henry P. Walcott Board of Health H. P. Bowditch Boston Council of the Society Medical Library Boylston Place H. P. Walcott A. Wood C. M. Buckingham F. W. Goss Roxbury C. W. Swan Abraran Edward H. Brigham Z. B. Adams South Famingham

The Yankee Cruiser at Castle Square and Tremont Notes

The Summer Stage presents a new female circus act led by Evetta Matthews alongside Pauline Newsome Nellie Reid and others in a mixed program at Castle Square Tremont. Marie Cahill to preside at Tremont matinee and act reception. second edition of The Merry Go Round opens with a silver-handled penknife souvenir and a 1 cent knife sale at the door. Other items cover Looming shows, new acts, and touring plans through next week in Boston venues.

Castle Square Marie Cahill the Tremont Barnum & Bailey Evetta Miss Matthews Mr. Haliley London America Pauline Newsome Nellie Reid Josie Ashton Meers Sisters Tremont Askin

Mysterious marriage revealed in Attleboro incident

Horace Stackhouse of Marshfield died at Brockton City Hospital after secretly marrying Eva Hackett of Attleboro on March 21. Stackhouse’s father Thomas has been seeking the daughter in law to learn details and protect his late son’s property amid suspicions of a planned transfer.

Attleboro Horace Stackhouse Marshfield Brockton City Hospital Eva Hackett Thomas Stackhouse

Drop of Dew Soap Featured At T Metcalf Company

Toilet soaps offered at 1 dollar per dozen with special values at 39 Tremont Street and Copley Square. The favorite Drop of Dew soap, our own make, priced at 1 dollar 50 cents per dozen, described as dainty and delightful.

T. Metcalf Company Tremont Street Copley Square

Grand Races and Band Concert in Boston

Grand Races will be called at 2 o'clock sharp with many events to run. A grand band concert by the Boston City Band directed by conductor F L Collins.

Boston City Band F. L. Collins

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