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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
8
On the fifth floor a fitted suite shows eight rooms for home use. A colonial reception corridor leads to a Louis XV reception room Louis XVI parlor oak library a bachelor’s chamber a misses’ chamber a guests’ chamber dining room and kitchen. The display offers luxurious comfort and guidance on harmonizing household goods for buyers and decorators.
Miss Maude Hough, a village schoolteacher in Mt Carmel, is said to be out of danger after a crisis sparked by a cipher puzzle on her blackboard. The affair began with rumors of harsh discipline and a cryptic illustration about a man visiting a girl, leading to accusations and a breakdown. Resignations left unsigned reportedly were given to Rev. Clarke, who holds them.
The article reports a teacher, Miss Hough, who allegedly resigned after a non-brutal examination of her by school authorities. Her mother Mrs. Hough says the daughter did not resign, while Rev. Mudie believes she has resigned and must leave the school.
March 16. Mrs Martha Place is notified by Warden Sage to prepare for execution by electrocution. Governor Roosevelt directs a female attendant and a single AP representative, with careful limits to press coverage.
The Dowager Duchess of Marlborough Lily Warren Price arrives aboard the Teutonic in New York with a maid and manservant. She pays 60 percent duty on a silver bowl valued at 160 dollars and heads to Everett House before visiting Troy to see her mother Mrs Price.
The Pilgrim of the Fall River line ran aground near Goat Island off Newport while steaming upriver from New York. Crowded by coal barges, the ship came in two hours after high water without damage and reached Fall River.
Charles H. Rogers held in 15000 bail by Judge Berry after a not guilty plea in Police Court. He is accused in the assaults on Charles F. Peirce and Inspector Colby. Officers at Salem Jail declare Lawrence Kenny is not Joseph Doherty after two years in custody.
G R Birt, missing chairman and managing director of the Millwall Dock Company, was arrested in London as the discovery of a deficit exceeding 1 million dollars in the company accounts was revealed. His preliminary trial is scheduled for tomorrow.
An advertisement touts Barrymore Cigars as handmade in a own factory by skilled workers of the Cigar Makers Union. It claims protection from evils of substandard contracts and machine work and emphasizes pure Havana tobacco with no artificial flavors or substitutes.
The Donahoe family rebuilt after the Boston fire wrecking finances once near half a million. Patrick Donahoe, editor and proprietor of the Pilot, resumed control in 1890 after Archbishop Williams and James Boyle O’Reilly guided the paper to new hands. His son Chrysostom survives from his first marriage, and a second wife shares life’s burdens.
The 88th milestone of life is marked today for Patrick Donahoe editor of the Pilot born March 17 1811 in Kilmore County Cavan Ireland. He fled persecution becoming a printer boy in Boston then founded the Pilot in 1836 to serve Irish Boston and help move money to and from Ireland through his exchange office.
The ex mayor Dr Samuel A Green longtime physician and historian marked his 69th birthday quietly yesterday. He welcomed callers at his office recalled city days and spoke on guidance for youth emphasizing following natural bent honesty and political interest. Green who lives at 72 Harrison Avenue remains active as librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society and is famed as a Civil War officer and author.
Patrick Rafferty a longtime Somerville resident and superintendent of Holy Cross Cemetery Malden marked his 86th birthday at 319 Somerville avenue. Born in Tyrone Ireland on March 16 1813 he arrived with his wife and two children landing in New York in 183? He later moved to East Cambridge and ran a soap business for 25 years before being named superintendent of Holy Cross Cemetery in 1868 by Archbishop Williams.
The text touts top quality window shades with guaranteed operation and prompt response. It claims the company employs skilled workmen, offers the largest line of fade resistant tint cloth and holland fabrics, and provides free estimates with prompt order fulfillment. Specializes in church and store projects.
The largest and most complete collection of wallpaper designs and colorings in the city. Suitable for fine and medium trade. All new goods.
Five tons of dynamite stored in a barn at 10 John Street were removed under guard amid a police fire department operation. Wilder, the barn owner, admitted keeping the explosives, reportedly owned by Hecla Powder Co. to be sold in quantities. investigators prepare to file charges.
President McKinley rests at Thomasville as officials in Washington handle urgent policy matters. He is tired but improving after a carriage drive. he personally drove a team and appeared brighter with color returning to his cheeks. Citizens believe he needs rest and prefer minimal disturbance during his recuperation.
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