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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1899

Page

8

Addie Barrow Tells Life Story From Tombs Kidnapping Case

Mrs Addie M Barrow now in the Tombs awaiting trial for kidnapping writes her life story defending her husband whom she loves and longing for freedom. She recalls an adopted childhood with James J McNally as editor grandfather, early schooling, teaching at sixteen, and a shared life in which both worked in typesetting and space reporting. She says her husband George Barrow from Indianapolis failed to provide a living and insists she could not have committed a crime.

New York Addie M. Barrow James J. McNally McNally Mr. McNally Society of Men George Barrow Indianapolis Goshen

Forest Tent Caterpillar Threatens Vermont Trees

In Caledonia county Vermont the forest tent caterpillar has invaded as trees leaf out. Maples and fruit trees suffer first while virtually all deciduous trees follow. Citizens report trees leafless and brown atop hills as caterpillars swarm on threads to the ground. Fire engine spraying with poison yields limited success as lawns and shaded walks lose their charm.

ST. Johnsbury Caledonia County c@m

Barrow at Sing Sing

New York June 18 George Beauregard Barrow a kidnapper of Baby Clark is Sing Sing convict No 109 sentenced to fourteen years ten months with good behavior release in nine years three months and twenty five days Addie M McNally Barrow awaits trial in Tombs Bella Anderson or Carrie Jones to Auburn Prison after Barrow trial good behavior could permit a new life in thirty eight months

New York George Beauregard Barrow Baby Clark Addie M. McNally Barrow Bella Anderson Carrie Jones Auburn

Henderson replies to Northen on Southern outrages

Joseph W. Henderson of Providence, editor of the New England Torchlight and founder of the American Protective League, delivered an address at Park Street Church rebutting ex-Governor Northen of Georgia. He decried Southern arrogance, Jim Crow, and violence against Black people, asserting miscegenation by force and systemic attacks by the blue-vein aristocracy.

Joseph W. Henderson Providence New England Torchlight American Protective League Park Street Northen Georgia Mr. Henderson Southland South Sam House

Kaiser Distributes Prizes At Elbe Regatta

Brunsbuttel Prussia June 18 Emperor William distributed the prizes at the Elbe regatta and dined aboard the Fuerst Bismarck with yacht owners. He praised yachting as a German strength while noting peace enabled progress. The Meteor ran aground and was towed off during the racing. the Senta won the Emperor and Senate prizes.

Brunsbuttel Prussia Emperor William Elbe Germany United Senate

Boy Crushed Under Horse in Waltham

June 18 at Lexington and Pond streets a horse ridden by Matthew Connolly slipped and fell. He suffered concussion and other injuries and is not expected to live.

Waltham Matthew Connolly Thomas Connolly Lexington and Pond Streets

Italians Duel in North Margin Street Knife Fight

Police report two Italian men, Filippo Gaelieno and Francesco Salasee, fought over a card game on North Margin street. Both suffered knife wounds, Gaelieno serious but stable, Salasee less severe. both charged with assault and battery and to be arraigned when able.

Italy Hanover Street Filippo Gaelieno Francesco Salasee North Margin Street Gaellene Salasee Dunn Massachusetts General Hospital Gaeliene

Four Bullets Hit Bacigalupo in Boston House

Police report a late Saturday shooting at 20 Chambers Street in Boston injuring Vincent Bacigalupo, 60, with four bullets in his right arm from a 38 caliber revolver. Bacigalupo says he was preparing for bed when shot by an unknown assailant. Investigators note outside entry and lack arrests as they probe motive and whether accidental.

Joy Street Chambers Street Vincent Bacigalupo Bacigalupo Massachusetts General Hospital

Drawtender Downey Rescues Man From Delirium Tremens Attempt

Assistant Drawtender Joseph Downey of the Charles River drawbridge intervened in a 3 am delirium tremens incident. A 30 year old Charlestown man stripped and plunged overboard to drown himself, Downey used an oar to subdue him and saved the drowning man who was then brought to Station 15. He may face court today.

Joseph Downey Charles River Charlestown Downey

Boston Central Labor Union presses for union labor in city coal supply

The Boston Central Labor Union urged the Metrop litan Coal Company to hire union men for the city coal contract. A committee was appointed to press managers to employ union handlers or recruit current workers. Cigar makers protested counterfeit blue label goods entering Boston. The union also urged the International Pressmen's Union to tell members to avoid Kidder Press Company presses. Brockton C L A speakers raised concerns about boot and shoe firms handling wycotted goods.

Boston Central Labor Union Metropolitan Coal Company Boston Kidder Press Company International Pressmen's Union Convention Indianapolis Messrs. T. Walls M. J. Leahay Brockton

Fanny MacPherson Arrest Shocks Worcester Social Set

Worcester 18 year old Fanny MacPherson was arrested in New York after posing as the daughter of a wealthy Virginia planter to steal clothing from hotel guests. Authorities recovered $400 worth of items linked to Mrs Wooley at the Gerard Hotel and traced her to Worcester.

Worcester New York City Fanny MacPherson Miss MacPherson New York Davis Union Station Pawtucket Madriel E. Richards Richmond Gerard Hotel W. C. Wooley

Pickpocket Daniel Nugent Arrested by Holyoke Police Chief Watts

Daniel Nugent, described as one of the meanest thieves in existence, was nabbed by Inspector Con Cleary as he mingled near the Whiting mansion where President McKinley was stopping. Nugent had earlier been held for vagrancy after Washington Street arrests, but the charges were not proven. Police say his criminal record is well known nationwide and he has spent much of his life in detention.

Harvard Cambridge Appleton Chapel S. M. Crothers Hollis Hall Donald Sherman Campbell Crothers Wveu Benwood Watts Daniel Nugent Washington Street Nugent Watts Cleary Holyoke Tis

Tufts President Capen delivers baccalaureate sermon

At Tufts College in Medford on June 18 President Elmer H. Capen preached the senior class baccalaureate in Goddard Chapel. He spoke on The Compulsion of Beneficence as a law in the higher life, urging restraint, moral obligation, and humanity’s unity under divinely influenced laws.

Medford Elmer H. Capen Tufts College Goddard Chapel Pacific Jacob

Man Attempts Suicide at Salem Station In Norf Jersey Man Waves to Crowd

A Newark, New Jersey man identified as Heinrich Gangenbien tried to cut his throat in the toilet room of Salem railroad station. He was rescued, tracheotomy performed, and surgeons found an old throat wound. He is said to be insane claiming Jack the Ripper pursues him.

Salem Hienrich Gangenbien Newark N. J Jack the Ripper

House Furnishings Sale in New England Offer

Largest complete line of slightly used house furnishings. Parlor suits chamber sets dining room sets and kitchen goods. Old ranges traded in iron beds couches Morris chairs and dressing cases $3.99 to $9.50 and carpets $10 in various styles and sizes.

New England

Williams College Surplus Report For Year Ended May 31 1899

Williams College treasurer Charles C Cole presents the annual financial report showing receipts of 104 8 81 dollars and expenditures of 93 769 85 leaving a surplus of 11 126 95. Donations reach 22 100 and assets total 1 63 002 78 with plant valued at 446 825 and equipment insured at 59 200. Securities par 1 101 606 24 market 1 212 128 82. interest rate on par value rises to 6 05 percent. Funds for scholarships professorship library and prizes total 1 033 ..., audited by V A Whitaker.

Williamstown Williams College Charles 3 Cole V. A. Whitaker

Williams College holds baccalaureate sermon at Congregational Church

At Williams College in Williamstown on June 18 the baccalaureate sermon for the class of 1899 was delivered by Rev. Dr. Henry Hopkins of Kansas City MO. The service was led by Rev. Dr. Robert Russell Booth of New York and featured several ministers including Rev. Fetty of Plymouth, Rev. L. S. Crawford of Turkey, Rev. Dr. Hopkins, and Rev. Dr. Charles Cuthbert Hall of New York. The Mills Y M C A annual address was given by Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden of Cleveland Ohio in the Congregational Church.

Williamstown Williams College Congregational Church Henry Hopkins Kansas City Robert Russell Booth New York City Mission Park Booth Ir. Fetty Plymouth Japan L. S. Crawford Turkey Charles Cuthbert Hall Mills Y. M. Co. A Washington Gladden Cleveland

College Commencement At State Agricultural College

At Amherst on June 18 the commence ment exercises drew alumni and friends. Rev Dr Walker preached on College Graduates and the People urging graduates to stay connected with educators and wield influence to uphold higher learning. Rev Dr Coltitz spoke on Lessons From Eighteen Unrecov ered Years of Christ's Life stressing dignity of labor and fidelity to duty. He warned students against waiting for luck, urged patience, and cautioned against quick riches.

Amherst State Agricultural College Walker Coltfeltz Christ

Dreyfus Transfer Planned On Arrival Vessel at Brest

At Brest on June 18 the Sfax arrives carrying Captain Dreyfus from French Guiana for a new court martial trial. A torpedo boat destroyer will rendezvous with the cruiser and transfer Dreyfus to shore forthcoming.

Brest France Sfax Dreyfus French Guiana

Six Young Men Ordained at King's Chapel Service

Six young men, Louis Craig Cornish and five others, were ordained to the Unitarian Congregational ministry in King's Chapel. Dr. Edward Everett Hale presided as moderator. a full council from Boston churches attended. A historic rite, with sermons by H N Brown and E A Horton, followed by the ordination ritual.

Louis Craig Cornish Fredrick Houston Kent Herbert Cunningham Farwell Vernon J. Emery William Stanley Nicholas Clifton Merritt Gray Unitarian Congregational King’s Chapel Edward Everett Hale Boston Hale Edward A. Horton Samuel M. Crothers C. C. Everett Theological School Samuel A. Fliot Howard N. Brown King's Chapel EF. E. Hale H. N. Brown E. A. Horton M. Crothers Kingdom of Heaven

Walter P. Eaton Dead in Newton Home at 68

Walter P. Eaton, wool commissioner of Boston, died last night at his Centre street home in Newton. He was 68. He leaves a widow and two daughters.

Newton Walter P. Eaton Boston Centre Street

Abbot Academy Class of 1899 Baccalaureate Sermons

Fourteen Abbot Academy graduates listened to sermons at South Church in Andover. Cyrus Richardson urged seeking power from on high as they enter life. Charles O Day urged young men to work hard and conquer themselves to win life’s battle.

Andover Abbot Academy South Church Cyrus Richardson D. D Nashua N. H S. M. Downs Academy W. A. Ryder Andover Theological Seminary Andover Theological Seminary Assisted In the Service. Dr. Richardson Phillips Andover Academy Seminary Chapel Charles O. Day Boston

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Bernard M. Wolf Hanover and Portland Streets Pest Vermont Barrow Sing Sing Addie Barrow Seth Arnold Henderson Kaiser Talians Fileppo Gaelieno Francesco Salasco Central Labor Union Coal Company Supplying N.Y Capen Philippines Morris Tremont St Agricultural College Edward Everett Brown Everett Mass PRICE
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