Sally Babes Appeal to Ambassador
A report notes a protest or appeal by Sally Babes to an ambassador over a dispute. Details are limited in the fragment, but the action centers on seeking diplomatic intervention or dialogue.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
7
A report notes a protest or appeal by Sally Babes to an ambassador over a dispute. Details are limited in the fragment, but the action centers on seeking diplomatic intervention or dialogue.
A Malden Mass family quarrel over custody of two children escalates into an international affair. Mrs Mabel Fenwick allegedly hid the children after kidnapping them from their aunt in Malden and moving them to Denver. The case involves John Sully the father in Montreal, British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand, and support from Judge Lindsay and Governor MacDonald.
Mrs George Bishop of 34 Upham Street says Sully remains determined to recover his child from Rella Sully taken in February. She rejects reports he lacks money and cites a promise from Sir Mortimer Durand that the British government will aid in restoring the children.
In White Plains New York on June 19 a formal objection to the probate of James A Bailey circus owner s will was filed by nieces Anna E Robinson and Mary Gordon of Detroit Michigan and nephew Gordon Dancey The objectors allege undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity asserting the will leaves the entire estate to Mr Bailey s widow
A coffee drinker explains he suffered indigestion nausea vomiting and weight loss from coffee and credits Postum with curing his stomach symptoms and headaches. After trying coffee again the old troubles returned, but Postum improved his condition and he regained weight. The ad promotes Postum and cites a testimonial about the road to wellville.
London dispatch reports King George VI mends ties with Lady Randolph Churchill now Mrs George Cornwallis West after a long estrangement over the age difference with her husband Winston Churchill. Consuelo Duchess of Manchester helped arrange the reconciliation with Bertie.
Miss Emma Janvier famed for her Madame Stitch in Richard Carle's Mayor of Tokio at the Colonial Theatre will headline next season. Her radical transformation from stylish girl to a faded 45 year old draws praise, as Carle prepares a new straight comedy Furnished Apartments with Janvier in the lead role.
Edward Cumm, 22, of Dannemora New York, was arrested by Inspectors Knox and Abbott after being caught in the act on Washington street. He claimed to have traveled through several states by jumping freights and riding express trains. He had his hand in a lady’s coat pocket when seized and agreed to accompany the officers. Chief Watts then contacted several cities to alert them.
Readable fragment notes a 9x12 feet Jute Smyrna rug with listed value of 12.50 and sale price of 7.50. No additional context or entities provided.
Edna M. Ziga aged 3 of 717 Shawmut Avenue was playing with matches when fire spread to her clothing and bed. Her mother Li L Ziga rescued her by rolling the child to extinguish flames, suffering burns herself. The child was taken to City Hospital with a good chance of survival.
A romance that began in a sick room ends in marriage as Kathryn C. Frost wed Dr. A J Stevens of Malden. The bride, ill and aged about 0, is the daughter of Mrs. Frances A. Frost. Stevens, 62, a widower for about a year, has lived in Malden twenty years. Only close friends attended the ceremony. a two week wedding tour follows, after which they will reside in Malden.
Dedham June 19 The Rev Roger Sawyer Forbes officiated at the First Church for the marriage of Miss Lillian Louise French of Westwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Co French to John Austin Burdakin son of Norfolk county assistant register deeds Edward Burdakin and Mrs Burdakin.
Leo W. Schlegelmilch 29 of Roxbury and Rebecca Esther Samuels 22 of South End wed secretly at the home of Rev. William H. Lyons in Brookline last Saturday. They honeymoon aboard the Baboon yacht and plan to reside at 67 Ireland Street Roxbury on return.
A June 19 gathering at Paragon Park hosted by park directors and Nan tasket Steamboat Co officials included Boston newspaper proprietors and executives. Notables at the head table included George S. Lovel joy Hastern Park Construction Co, General Charles H. Taylor, John Shepard, Cole of Shepard Norwell, Charles P. Barnes, Eben L. Ripley, Albert Stone, Albert T. Whiting, George P. Cushing, Charles S. Cushing of Nantasket Steamboat Co, and George A. Dodge Paragon Park GM. The group toured park attractions and praised new features Hades to Paradise by Airship and the $40,000 trained wild animal exhibition.
The marriage of Representative John Diggins of Somerville and Miss Mary A. Colsten will take place this morning in St. Joseph's Church Union Square. A wedding breakfast for immediate relatives will follow at the bride's parents Linwood street residence.
Gaelic school games and bonfire celebration set for tomorrow from 10 a m to 10 p m at Amory Grove with events running until 7 p m the Druid to light the bonfire and deliver an Irish oration then invoke a dressing on the fruits of the earth in keeping with midsummer Druidic and St John traditions.
Worcester June 19 The unidentified woman who died at City Hospital after giving birth remains nameless. Despite visits to the morgue none could identify her or reveal her true name. Inspector Burke, long on the case, believes her identity may never be learned. She had given the names Mrs Abbott and Mrs Gertrude Atwood before dying.
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