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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
5
Ralph Seither of New York killed himself in Newark after learning his 4 year old daughter Mary was arrested for stealing 15 dollars. Seither, separated from his wife, drank carbolic acid in despair. The girl was arraigned. the judge remitted the $15 fine and released her.
Samuel Parslow who faces execution with Mrs Cordelia Poirier for murder tried to escape last night after leaving his cell when guards were away. Poirier, an organist, requested her parlor organ be brought to the jail to perform the death service. In Montreal the hanging is scheduled for tomorrow at St Scholastique with a curtain between them.
The Hub Amateur Journalist Club marks its ninth anniversary with events at the United States Hotel. A 3 to 5 pm conference on Amateur Journalism of Today features papers by Mrs. George E. Frye Alson Brubaker Horace Freeman. An 7:30 pm banquet follows with tributes from Frences Pierce Theodore Thiele Edwin Hadley Smith Horace Freeman Mabel Noyes Harriet Cox and others.
A list of merchants and individuals pledges to refund money if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. The notice offers a 50 cent bottle guarantee and a 25 cent bottle trial with money back, naming many addresses and two hundred others.
John Albert Edward William Spencer Churchill the Marquis of Dlandford is the Marlborough heir born September 18 1867. The duchess bears Vanderbilt blood, and the child is described as fair and sturdy with resemblance to both parents. The miniature by Mrs Massey highlights the duchess devotion to her sons and links to Evelyn Cavendish family portraits.
Captain Kanitz of the Norwegian steamer Kvarven arrives in Boston to unload 27,999 bags of raw sugar at the Sugar Refining Company's wharf after a voyage from Hamburg marked by gales and a damaged rudder. Also reporting: Danish steamer L. B. Holmblad with 19,999 bags and steamer Vimelra from Progreso with hemp cargo. weather and currents noted in the Gulf Stream.
The Paulist Fathers at New York issued a statement after the Pope's letter on Americanism. They said they fully acquiesce in the Holy Father's teachings and will send a detailed telegram of obedience. They will align future editions of Father Hecker’s Life with the Pope’s judgment.
General Nelson A. Miles will leave for Boston in late March for a short visit to his old Worcester County home. He will dine with Governor Wolcott in Boston and attend a Merchants' Club dinner at the Algonquin Club on March 22. A public reception awaits him in Fitchburg the next day.
The Maritime Provincial Club of Boston hosted a smoke talk at 1126 Washington Street attended by about 100 members and guests. A. C. Chisholm opened with welcomes, Rev. A. D. McKinnon spoke on The Duties of a Citizen and on Robert Burns, followed by Ridout of Cambridge with witty remarks on social benefits. The evening ended with music and song at midnight.
Boston audiences will see Viola Allen Alice Nielsen Julia Marlowe and May Irwin, recent stage prominents, with Marlowe photographed by Elmer Chickering. Maude Adams cancels The Little Minister in New York to stage Romeo and Juliet in May. Trelawney of the Wells comes to Hollis April 10. Wallack’s Theatre slated for demolition after May 1. Richard Mansfield buys American rights to My Soldier Boy. In Gay Paree first production delayed in New Haven. Johann Strauss is reported dying in Vienna at age 70.
Next week Herbert and Smith present The Fortune Teller at the Boston Theatre with Alice Nielsen in her Boston debut. The Tremont houses The Geisha with a strong suppor t company while many comedians join The Circus Girl for next week. Multiple shows volume at Museum Hollis Park and Bowdoin Square announce repeats, new acts, and follow ups through the coming week.
Charles Cowley corrects the Post on a hearing about judge salaries. He explains Abbott acted as counsel in a Middlesex case, notes Suffolk jurisdiction limits, and recalls his Provost Court service under Admiral Dahlgren. He dismisses criticism of Abbott and mentions Cowley’s own military justice role.
The Irish Language Fund of Boston reports a March 9 1899 remittance of 20 dollars to Patrick Ford editor of Irish World in New York. A second instalment of 23 dollars was sent two weeks earlier, totaling 48 dollars from Boston. The fund aims to extend Irish language in Ireland and invites Boston Irish to contribute any amount, mail to 52 Myrtle Street. Names of subscribers listed include Archbishop J J Williams F R D Harvard professor F N Robinson and others with varied amounts, supporting the cause.
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