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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1896

Page

5

Bride of Alger Allen Fights Heirs Over Inheritance

Mrs. Alger V Allen declares she will defend her rights as wife and insists a large estate should go to her and pay for her lawyers. She accuses relatives of cold treatment after the is death of Alger V Allen and says she will remain in Boston to pursue action in Claremont New Hampshire. The funeral for Alger V Allen was held in Boston with limited attendance.

Alger Vincent Allen Post Young Allen Alger Allen John M. Whipple Claremont N. H Lagrarge Street Anger V. Allen Trinity Church William H. Dewart Jones N. H. Young Allen Europe Boston Alger V. Allen Statemont Whipple Mr. Allen John Allen

Major Heany's Return Ties To Cripps Family Tragedy

Mrs Heany describes the emergency voyage to New York after Major Maurice Heany learned of his mother's death in Baltimore. She confirms their recent marriage and notes Heany's commitment to not discuss his Transvaal connections with Jameson. The couple, at the Waldorf, plan to await his return from Baltimore amid media scrutiny and sympathy.

New York Maurice Heany Jim” Jameson Kruegersdorp England the Waldorf United States Baltimore Johannesburg Heany Mrs. Heany South Africa Major Heany Jim Jameson Zambesi America Transvaal Dr. Jameson

Rambler Associates Party At Their Rooms Yesterday Afternoon

The Rambler Associates held a gan der party at their rooms yesterday afternoon through their president William R. Forrest were furnished a nice entertainment. Among the people who entertained were George P. McKenna James McCabe Rogers and Nolan John Toplin champion amateur lightweight boxer of New England and Mr Forrest furnished the singing. The invited guests were Ex Councilman Charles Arroll Representative J E Mahoney George Russell Mr Dan Craner and others. The finale was a few remarks ee the president.

Rambler Associates William R. Forrest George P. McKenna James McCabe Rogers and Nolan John Toplin New England Mr. Forrest Charles Arroll J. E. Mahoney Eorge Russell Dan Craner Thers

Royal Blue Line Announces Spring Excursions to Philadelphia and D C

Under Royal Blue Line sponsorship three more personally conducted ex cursions will depart Boston on April 3, April 15 and May 6 for Philadelphia and Washington D C. The tours are popular due to low rates and good accommodations. For illustrated itinerary and the Guide to Washington contact A J Simmons New England agent at 211 Washington Street Boston.

Royal Blue Line Philadelphia Washington, D. C Boston Washington A. J. Simmons New England Washington Street

Piano Hire and Secondhand Pianos Advertised

A vintage advertisement offers secondhand upright and grand pianos for sale or hire. It notes prices starting around 10 to 15 units and mentions a 71 3 piano available for three men with prices from 100 units and up.

Dol

Pat Grahams Rage Ends in Assault at Athens Street Home

Patrick Graham and his wife Bridget clashed at 200 Athens Street yesterday when Graham struck Bridget with firewood, causing injuries. A policeman arrested Graham on assault and battery charges and he was taken to City Hospital by ambulance.

Patrick Graham Bridget Athens Street Pat Graham Jon Eghap

Savonarola Lecture At YM Union Delights Cambridge Speaker

The Young Men's Christian Union hosted a sacred illustrated lecture last evening by Herbert Ernest Cushman of Cambridge Massachusetts. He spoke on Savonarola the Magnetic Preacher of Florence the Preacher Ruler and Martyr, supported by a large display of stereopticon views.

Young Men’s Christian Union Herbert Ernest Cushman Cambridge Mass Savonarola Florence

Ingersoll on Liberty at Boston Theatre

The Boston crowd welcomed Colonel Bob Ingersoll with enthusiasm as he argued liberty over orthodoxy in a fiery lecture. He praised figures from Haeckel to Lincoln, defended free speech, and lampooned tyranny and war while praising intellectual hospitality and liberty as essential to humanity. He aging but eloquent voice drew strong applause and a repeated encore.

Gotham Bob”’ Ingersoll Boston Ingersoll der Frieschutz Haeckel Darwin Lincoln George Sand George Eliot Mrs. Browning Rosa Bonheur Burns Scotland Poleon Earth Colonel Ingersoll Patti

Theatrical Trust Formed By Al Hayman Seeks Broadway Control

A new Theatrical Trust headed by Al Hayman of New York unites Nixon & Zimmerman Charles Frohman Rich & Harris and others with twenty five houses in its network. It can book seasons across the country from Boston to San Francisco, though independent venues remain. Strongest in Philadelphia with four leading theatres under trust control, the group faces opposition theatres in Boston and other cities.

New Theatrical Trust al Hayman New York Nixon & Zimmerman Philadelphia Charles Frohman Rich & Harris Davis Pittsburg Hartz Cleveland Albaugh Washington Boston San Francisco Trust Museum Hollis Street Anti-Trust Tremont Theatre Boston Theatre Park Theatre Castle Square Theatre Columbia Theatre Grand Opera House

Along the Water Front

A lively harbor day with thirty vessels arriving from around the world. The ocean tug Kate Jones narrowly escaped sinking near the upper harbor after losing its mainmast and smokestack. first mate of the four masted Sarah C. Ropes helped avert disaster as the Jones drew toward the Ropes. Captain Ed Evans defended the mishap as unavoidable. The Ropes’ crew secured the ship with an anchor to prevent collision. Boston steamer captain Stanwood reported seeing two large schooners near Eastern Point, one a three-master and one four-master, the latter missing its jib boom. Boston brought passenger James Lewis home to Gloucester via Edith S. Whalen. Norseman arrived at Hoosac Tunnel docks with three stowaways onboard from Liverpool.

Kate Jones Sarah C. Ropes Jones Ed Evans Stanwood Boston Eastern Point Cape Ann James Lewis Gloucester Edith S. Whalen United States Liverpool Warren Line Norseman Hoosac Tunnel Charlestown Henry J. Cassidy James Richard Turner Cartwright

Emmet Guards Association marks Robert Emmet birth

A large meeting of the Emmet Guards Association of Boston celebrated the 118th birth anniversary of Robert Emmet at Bay State Hall on Wednesday evening March 4. They adopted resolutions protesting the inhuman treatment in English dungeons and urged Congress to push for the swift release of prisoners, citing evidence of torture.

Emmet Guards Association of Boston Robert Emmet Bay State Hall Beit Congress

Brockton Union Pushes Cheaper Street Car Fares

At the Central Labor Union meeting in Brockton on March 8, officials discussed lowering street car costs. Councilman Williams Bamford pledged to back the effort, and petitions will urge Brockton Street Railway Company to adopt eight tickets for 25 cents during peak hours from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and a 1 cent fare on connecting lines where 10 cents now applies.

Brockton Central Labor Union Today Williams&. Bamford Brockton Street Railway Company

Water for Malden Melrose supplies set at 117 dollars

The Metropolitan Water Commission approved spending 117 dollars to develop Spot Pond as a water basin. A pipe from basin No. 5 at Chestnut Hill Reservoir will connect to Spot Pond, which will be cleaned and walled. The project will provide Medford Malden and Melrose with drinking water.

Maldwn, Mareh Metropolitan Water Commission Spot Pond Chestnut Hill Reservoir Melford Malden Melrose

Boston Man Linked to New York Affair Of Bigamy

Albert C. Kelly, a Boston born colored porter, was found living with a white woman in New York and accused of multi wifeing in Boston. The woman claimed a Boston husband and two children, deserted for Kelly, who denied jealousy claims and said she tried to stab him. Both were discharged with a warning. the woman refused to give her real name, saying she now is Mrs. Kelly. A younger woman, also linked to Kelly, disappeared and is thought to be in New York.

Albert C. Kelly New York Boston Singland Kelly Eighth Street Connell

Liquor raids net large haul in Italian quarter

Police at headquarters and Station 1 seize a major cache of contraband liquor in Boston's Italian quarter. Lager beer dominates the haul with names and quantities found at 269 North Street, 18 North Bennet Street, 35 Sheafe Street, Fleet Street addresses, and others. Calibrated sums include 171 and 187-8 gallons among several offenders.

North End Sons of Italy Severena Servitalla North Street Joseph Fazzie North Bennet Street Vincenzo Dameche Sheafe Street Pasquale di Simonds Fleet Street Carmine di Suffino Philip Bruns Nicla Barone Colarenda Borreo Giovanni Mazzeo Medford Street

Tough Assault on Officer At Kneeland Utica Corner

Patrolman Taylor of Division 4 was assaulted at 1 45 Sunday morning at Kneeland and Utica. Suspect Thomas J Conway, 25, of 26 Hudson Street, reportedly used a beer bottle. Taylor suffered a severe forehead gash and was temporarily stunned. Conway was later arrested and confined at Station 4.

Taylor Division 4 Kneeland Utica Thomas J. Conway Hudson Street Conway Station 4

Knife Attack Leads to Arrest After Everett Court Incident

Frank Cappalla aged 42 was arrested and jailed after allegedly stabbing James Sirviro at 3 Everett Court. Dr Elliott found wounds suggesting a cutting assault and ordered Sirviro taken to the hospital.

Frank Cappalla James Sirviro Everett Court Cappalla Sirviro Elliott

Medford Man Dies in Room at Green Street

Henry Robertson aged 54 living on South street Medford Mass died suddenly in a room at 42 Green street yesterday. He rented the room Saturday night and was found seriously ill by a fellow inmate in the early morning. Dr Mansfield was summoned but arrived too late. Medical Examiner Harris will view the body tomorrow at Undertaker Tinkham's establishment.

Henry Robertson South Street Medford Mass Green Street Mansfield Harris Tinkham

Pawtucket Opera House Doughnut of Disputes Ends

Pawtucket Rhode Island March 8 local lessees have cleared fixtures and a new outfit installed and George E Lothrop will resume management mortgage sale slated for the ninth is canceled and the house will reopen on April 1.

Pawtucket, R. I Pawtucket

Cuba and Spain: a call for liberty and pride

The poem laments colonial entanglements and extols Cuba’s struggle for freedom. It argues neutral diplomacy should yield to moral right as Spain concedes influence, praising patriotic resolve and historical valor in the quest for independence.

Spain

Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Advertised As Quick Cure

A vintage ad claims coughing may be stopped by Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup with Heep always in the house noted as a selling point.

Dr. Bull Heep

Boston Theatres Spotlight Burlesque Tours and Fun

Boston arts scene runs a packed schedule with An Artist's Model at Hollis Street Theatre and The Gay Parisians closing its Boston Museum run. Excerpts note late Governor Greenhalge’s funeral, actor engagements, upcoming debuts, and staff changes at Keith's and city police ranks.

Perrine's comet safely passed earth, says Princeton expert

Comet Perrine, once approaching Earth, is now receding with no danger expected. Professor Do. A. Young of Princeton College notes a remote chance of impact, but particles would be harmless and might merely brighten sunlight. He sees little likelihood of harm from the comet.

Princeton N. J Perrine

Malden Fire and Police Changes Readied

Malden March 8 The Board of Fire Commissioners enacted sweeping reforms in the fire department effective today abolishing district chief offices held by Turner and Connell. Turner will command the Maplewood hose wagon and lead the Maplewood house while Connell becomes a permanent man at Edgeworth station in charge of that house.

Malden Board of Fire Commissioners Turner Connell Maplewood Edgeworth

Recall of British minister sought by Colombian government

A Bogota despatch reports Colombia's government has requested the recall of the British minister. The move comes amid diplomatic tensions between Colombia and Britain, with no immediate confirmation of further actions.

Panama Bogota

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