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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1897

Page

8

Is She a Bray O Brien a Talker

Mrs Adrian Kirgus a hotel proprietor arraigned before Judge Forsaith on a hotel bill debt of 159.05. Continuance granted and bail set at 300. Police say she has opened boarding houses under various names and owes several inns money. She claims her husband, abroad in Europe, will send funds and refutes Harvard graduate claims.

Adrian Kirgus Nottingham Institution of Learning West Newton Street Kirgus Plaza Columbus Avenue Miss Brown Yarmouth Street Kirgue Post Brennan

Downfall of Council President Sparks Stormy Special Meeting

Lawrence reports a heated session as Mayor Jenkins calls a special meeting. Democrats seek McCarthy’s removal while McCarthy resists and suspends Councilman O'Brien. Police line the chamber as factions clash over a motion to depose McCarthy and committee appointments await next week’s vote.

Lawrence Jenkins McCarthy O’brien Savage Messrs Patterson and Daley M. F. Sullivan Knox Marshal Bailey Bradley

Blackmailer Edward J Russell Found Poisoned in Jail

Edward J Russell also known as Edward Meredith, convicted in Brooklyn county court for blackmail of former Corporation Counsel Almer T Jenks, was found in Raymond street jail at 9 am with morphine poisoning. He was in critical condition, stabilized after an hour, and is under guard. Russell admitted taking three grains of morphine and said he obtained it in court yesterday but refused to name the source.

New York Edward J. Russell Edward Meredith Brooklyn Almer T. Jenks Raymond Street Russell

Colonel Granger Short Eight Thousand In Connecticut Affair

In New Haven on March 5, it is believed Colonel Salmon Algernon Granger of Winsted died by his own hand after being short in his treasurer accounts for the Connecticut branch of the New England Order of Protection. He was behind by at least $5000, leaving about $12,000 in life insurance which his wife will use to cover his indebtedness.

New Haven Conn Salmon Algernon Granger of Winsted Connecticut New England Order of Protection Demming Colonel Granger Winsted Lodge

Jamaica Plain pair held on breaking and entering charge

In Jamaica Plain Municipal Court yesterday George Scott 27 Edgewood street and Willis Colby 2654 Washington street were held in 600 each by Judge Howard charged with breaking and entering the grocery store of E A Brown 140 Green street Jamaica Plain on Tuesday night Entrance was through a rear window and goods valued at 8 75 cigars 27 50 and tobacco 3 15 were taken

Jamaica Plain George Scott Edgewood Street Willis Colby Washington Street Howard E. A. Brown Green Street

Wife files $10,000 suit after husband's death in saloon

Mary E Burghardt widow sues Colbert and Nilan alleging civil damages for the death of her husband Frederick Burghardt after he drank and danced at their Pittsfield saloon until insensible and died shortly after.

Pittsfield Mary E Frederick Burghardt Colbert

Rival youths in bare knuckle quarrel over orange maiden

In Orange New Jersey two youths Harry Smith and Richard Haines fought in the street after a dance over a girl. Both were arrested when the police learned the bout was prearranged. The girl remains unnamed and will have no associations with either suitor.

Orange N. J Harry Smith Richard Haines Smith Haines Aines Park Avenue Leary

Lillian Russell Hoarses, Brooklyn Show Goes On

Stage manager Coventry announces Miss Russell cannot sing due to hoarseness at the Columbia Theatre Brooklyn. After brief heckling a relieved Russell appears in street clothes to apologize and an understudy fills her role for the performance.

New York Coventry Lillian Russell Opera Company Columbia Theatre Brooklyn Miss Russell Sol Harry Mann Mr. Mann

Miss Mary Field Plans Readings in Boston for Fathers Works

Miss Mary French Field known as Totty daughter of Eugene Field celebrated her 21st birthday in Boston yesterday. She will read from her father's works at Steinert Hall on March 9 on her third Boston visit. She recalled debuting at Buena Park Chicago last October 27 before 400 guests and spoke of family memories and her late father's influence.

Mary French Field Totty Eugene Field Boston Steinert Hall Parker House Papa Buena Park Chicago Miss Field

Romance of a Ring Brings Portland Reunion Tale

Mrs. S. E. Carrington of Cambridge finds an amethyst seal ring in a Portland pawnshop window engraved Ee. W. B. from mother. The ring matches a missing brother's ring and proves the siblings were separated twenty years. She wires Sacramento for a lead and plans to reunite tonight.

Portland Ore S. E. Carrington Cambridge Mass Sacramento

Bryan Woman Pays Wager in Wheelbarrow Parade

In Atlantic City on March 5 a Bryan supporter paid a bet to wheel John Fox in a decorated barrow through Main Street. The crowd cheered for McKinney and Bryan as Mrs Madden maneuvered the wheeled spectacle despite Fox’s wish to cancel.

Atlantic City N. J Bryan John Fox Fox Madden

Lost Her Husband's Love in New York High Court Case

In the New York Supreme Court Mrs. Margaret P. Buchanan sues Mrs. Kate M. Foster for 50000 alleging alienation of her late husband Dr. Buchanan's affections. They married in 1853 and rose from poverty to prosperity before separating. After his death last summer Foster's will named her sole executrix with most of the estate, and the widow and three daughters receive small bequests. The opening to the jury detailed the doctor’s shift from devout, sober husband to profane, spendthrift feelings after meeting Foster.

New York Supreme Court Margaret P. Buchanan Kate M. Foster Buchanan

Indorsed Saloon Reform Efforts Backed by Gage

Lyman J. Gage, secretary of the treasury, supports and funds the Hartford reform drive led by G. C. Bidwell. He will speak at Park Street Church on Sunday at 7 30 about the relation of saloon custom to saloon power and the ten years of investigations into causes of demoralization among youth.

G. C. Bidwell Hartford George M. Pullman George Bidwell Lyman J. Age

Future of Ireland debated in Lords over finance and reform

In the Lords Lord Castleton proposes a consolidated Irish fund to aid industry and agriculture. Lord Lansdowne cites awaiting commission report on Britain Ireland finances. Lords Morris and Spencer urge tax reduction as key to Ireland’s trade, population and home rule prospects.

London House of Lords Lord Castleton Great Britain Ireland Lord Lansdowne State For War Lord Morris Vative Lord Spencer

Assault Alleged at Sudbury Street Home

Dre, said to be Richard T. Lattim James, allegedly assaulted his brother with a hammer at 106 Sudbury Street several days ago. He was arrested in Somerville by Joy Street station officials yesterday afternoon.

Dre Richard T. Lattim James Hammer Sudbury Street Joy Street

Dedham Man Frank Brehm Dead at Hyde Park Street Home

Frank Joseph Brehm a retired merchant tailor died this afternoon at his Hyde Park street home East Dedham. Born in Germany in 1820 he had lived in Boston and Dedham for many years. A daughter survives him.

Dedham Frank Joseph Brehm Hyde Park Street East Dedham Germany Boston

All-Wool Clothing at Deep Discount Reserve Sale

We offer Clay Coats and Vests from 15 to 22 dollars wholesale, now 5 dollars each while stock lasts. Sample pieces available by mail, plus 486 free samples of our All-Wool 300 Spring Suits. Janke CLO. CO., vl summer st. Open Sat.

Messrs. Davis, Hopkins & CO Summer St Boston United Smith Richard 608 & Chase W. H. Kendall & Co Aghol Kendall Beaver Melton Chinchilla Sears Athol Mass City Hotel Moston Athol Yankep Clothing Co

Counterfeiting Ring Alleges Boston Den With Moulds

J A Keith alias W Cushman arrested near Union Station with six counterfeit moulds in possession and a hypher cipher letter seized. Police link him to a Western gang active in Boston. commissioner holds Keith for the US grand jury. Detectives expect further developments as the North End den is investigated.

W. Cushman J. A. Keith Fiske Ken Union Station Hines Station 1 C. H. Knowlton Cushman Rogues Waters Post Boston sub-Treasury Washington Secret Service North End

James Austin Missing From Amesbury Home

Amesbury police asked Boston to locate James Austin a shoe manufacturer missing since February 27 from his home. A letter from him dated in the city said he would never return home. it is believed his mind is affected.

Eldredge Police Amesbury Boston James Austin

Burglars Blow Open Safe At Kelley Liquor Store

About 6 o'clock this morning burglars dynamited the safe of Levi A. Kelley at 106 Fenner avenue and took $30 in silver, failed to obtain about $400 in small bills, and gathered nine deeds valued with the rest at $20,000. The office clock stopped at 4:05. The deeds are not negotiable.

Providence Levi A. Kelley Fenner Avenue

Grocer Cornelius Highland Cleared In License Case

The Board of Police yesterday dismissed the complaint against Cornelius Highland a grocer at 121 Norfolk street Roxbury who was charged with violating fourth class liquor license rules by selling beer for on premises consumption. Sergeant Burns Division 9 alleged to have seen the act. Lawyer M J Murray defended Highland.

Board of Police Cornelius Highland Norfolk Street Roxbury Burns Division 9 Highland M. J. Murray

Dorchester Worksite Tragedy Kills Michael Prendergast

Michael Prendergast of Dorchester was killed instantly yesterday afternoon at a new building site at Vernon and Washington streets. Crushed in a cellar collapse, his body was taken to City Hospital morgue. Medical Examiner Draper notified.

Michael Prendergast Woodward Street Dorchester Vernon and Washington Streets Prendergast City Hospital Draper

Smith resigns from Somerville police after teacher complaint

Stephen S. Smith, then a Somerville officer, faced a teacher's complaint after which he refused an investigation and submitted his resignation to Mayor Perry. The Board of Aldermen accepted the resignation and a petition for reinstatement was referred to the police committee, which will report withdrawal of the petition. As a result, Smith will not return at present.

Stephens Smith Somerville Spring Hill Perry Board of Aldermen Andrews and Whittaker Mr. Smith

Chambers for Samoa Chief Justice Post

W L Chambers of Alabama, former U S land commissioner at Samoa, is agreed by Great Britain Germany and the United States to be chief justice of Samoa succeeding Judge Ide. The King of Samoa approves the appointment.

Washington W. L. Chambers Alabama United States Samoa Great Britain Germany Ide

Railroad brakeman falls from moving car in West Cambridge

Guy H. Wellman a Fitchburg railroad brakeman fell from the top of a freight car while the train ran through West Cambridge yesterday afternoon and suffered a compound fracture of the skull. He was taken to his home at 2 Cross street Charlestown for treatment.

Guy H. Wellman Fitchburg West Cambridge Cross Street Charlestown

Builder Falls Thirty Feet In Injury at Work

Jacob M. Harrison thirty four, of 267 Hanover street, fell thirty feet while working on Houghton and Dutton's new building yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with injuries to his right leg.

Jacob M. Harrison Hanover Street Houghton & Dutton Massachusetts General Hospital

Tapley Wins Revere Board Seat After Recount

The Revere Selectmen recount finished yesterday afternoon with Albert A. Tapley elected by four votes over William T. Janvrin. Janvrin had won last Monday by one vote. Both candidates ran on the Citizens' ticket, but Tapley is a Republican and the board remains Republican.

Revere Albert A. Tapley William T. Janvrin Mr. Janvrin Janvrin Tapley Citizens Mr. Tapley

Cercle Francais Presents French Comedy at BU

The Cercle Francais of Boston University staged Le Testament de Madame Paturel under the Philomathean Society with about a thousand attendees including Harvard Tech Tufts Wellesley Lasell and Brown reps. Miss Alice Estelle Burrill led as Jeaneton with Miss Linia Mick and others delivering strong Rouen era roles. Reviews from French critics were highly praising with guest observers from Wellesley Lasell and Boston noting the performance as superior to last year's rendering.

Cercle Francais Boston University Harvard Tech Tufts Wellesley Lasell Brown University Alice Estelle Burrill Mme Robbin Linia Mick Newton Julia P. Solis Mme. Lorieux Katherine A. Whiting Jeanneton Mme. Robbin Miss Mick Gertrude Miss Everett Mme. de Rocencref Orleans Mme. de Lorieux Miss Whiting Miss Solis Post E.S. Goulston Boston Professor la Maley Jennie Mae Clark G. W. Capen Miss Stafford Cadmuss

Colds Cured and Pneumonia Prevented by Pulmonine

Pulmonine is promoted as a remedy that cures colds and prevents pneumonia and is sold at all druggists with claims of health benefits.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert T. Almy & CO Washington St Heyward Pl Lillian Russell Bray O Brien Talker Adrian Kirous Kim Granger Short Helo J. Ogden Doremus W. C. Tilden A. M Geo. F. H. Markoe James F. Babcock Samuel Cabot Cushing Process CO Fulton St Lillian Standard Clothing CO Riverside Sandard Chi King Ewashington ST Kelso Mills Lapham Mills Gage Future OF Ireland Lori Morris Frank J. Brehm Den James Austin Missing Chambers THE Madame Paturel Philomathean Society
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