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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1897

Page

8

Record for Mrs. Bette Van Pelt Up to Date

Indianapolis reports Mrs Bettie Chapell Brock Hazelrigg Hudson Schofield Baker Dinkins Hazelrigg Trowbridge Jeffries Van Pelt woman married ten times with seven divorces. Maiden name Elizabeth Chapell born Lebanon Indiana. Marriages span 1871 to present with husbands Brock Hazelrigg Hudson Schofield Baker Dinkins Trowbridge Johnson and Van Pelt. Now 44 years old.

Indianapolis Ind Bettie Chappel-Brock-Hazelrigg Hudson Schofield-Baker -Dinkins-Hazelrigg-Trowbridge-Jeffries-Van Pelt Elizabeth Chappel Grace Brock Lebanon Brock James Monroe Hazelrigg Thomas Hudson Milton Schofield Schofield Frank Baker Jacob W. Dinkins Reese Trowbridge Isaac Johnson Hazelrigg James van Pelt

Not an Indian's Child Reveals Family Secret in Wisconsin

The dying Sioux chief Three Bears discloses Laughing Eyes is not his daughter but a white man’s child brought to him over twenty years ago. He narrates the encounter with four white men at his camp near the Big Muddy River and the later search led by Major McLaughlin.

Superior Wis Bears Three Bears Devon Laughing Eyes Bismarck Major McLaughlin Standing Hock Custer

Astor Attacked by Burns Over London Wealth Invasion

John Burns denounces William Waldorf Astor in a World letter after a Commons clash, criticizing the American millionaire for funding a London County Council building and for influencing London society. Burns condemns migratory money as a corrupting force threatening public spirit and civic virtue in the city.

New York John Burns William Waldorf Astor House of Commons Burns Mr. Astor Astor Pall Mall Gazette London County Council London Africa America King Cash Boss Boodle County Council Astors Bradley Martins

Pleaded for His Wife at City Hall in New York

J A Gingras of Attleboro Massachusetts arrived with his young wife seeking aid from the mayor after a ten month layoff in a factory. The couple, exhausted and penniless, walked to City Hall to find shelter and food. They were fed and sent to police headquarters for assistance.

New York City Hall J. A. Gingras Attleboro Mass New England Gingras

Waiter Missing Prompt Leads to Hotel Robbery Claim

James McNulty of Bomerville reports he was assaulted by waiters at Hotel Howard on 2 Howard Street and robbed of money. An officer investigated with McNulty but could not identify suspects, and hotel staff say he was not there yesterday.

James McNulty Bomerville Station 8 Howard Howard Street McNulty

Veteran Gardner Nickerson Dies After Prolonged Illness at Home

Gardner Nickerson 62 a war veteran died Saturday night at 191 Cherry street after a long illness. Born in Liverpool Nova Scotia he moved to the United States as a youth and enlisted in the navy at the outbreak of the war serving on the U S 8 Olive Princeton and Wachusett. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services will be held at his home this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Gardner Nickerson Cherry Street Mr. Nickerson Liverpool N. S U.S Olive Princeton Wachusett

Congressional Week Ahead Signals Senate Quiet and House Tariff Clash

Washington reports a likely contrast in Congress with the Senate behind closed doors to debate the arbitration treaty while the House launches a four day tariff clash ending Thursday night. Bailey and Dingley prepare counterpoints as Reed rules extend debate until March 31. Seating Kentucky, Oregon and Florida senators faces slow action with Privileges and Elections Committee delaying decisions.

Washington Congress Senate House Bailey Ways and Means Committee Dingley Kentucky Oregon Florida Committee On

Automobile Bridal Car Promises Novel Bridal Tour

A New York carriage factory builds a two seat automobile buggy for Easter brides and grooms. It promises cheap travel for bridal tours with routes, timetables, and no traditional train or parlor car distractions. A groom may need two lessons to master the lever and steering.

New York

Fire at Gale Lumber Yard Causes $10000 Loss

A 4:30 p.m. fire at the George W. Gale Lumber Company yard in Cambridge caused about $10000 in damages. Incendiary origin. a two story wooden storehouse 100 by 50 feet stored lumber and building materials. Watchman spotted smoke. a second alarm followed. winds fanned flames but firemen contained it within half an hour. Insurance status not disclosed. This is the second arson in Gale yard within a year.

George W. Gale Lumber Company Cambridge Main Portland Cade George W. Gale Gale

Maclaren on America and Dr Watson’s Yale visit

The Rev Dr John Watson describes his America lecture tour earnings as modest after charity. He recalls Yale University as inspiring with 1500 students, praising professors and the audience. He notes receptions in the green room, readers of his book, and gifts from Dean Fisher. He comments on women’s public role and voting in the US.

John Watson Ian Maclaren England America Sorna Watson United States Major Pond Yale University Dr. Watson Flom Dean Fisher

Engine Explosion Kills Two On Lake Shore Passenger Run

The New York and Boston special on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern line exploded in Englewood yards near Chicago. Engineer Alexander Frank and Fireman 2B. B. Smith died. The engine and baggage car were wrecked, passengers injured lightly, freight cars on a side track burned, and a second engine substituted after a two hour delay.

Chicago New York

Downey Arrested After Liquor Raids In Somerville

Somerville police conducted two liquor raids and arrested Dennis Downey at 79 Merriam Street on charges of assault and maintaining a liquor nuisance. Downey resisted officers and was subdued with a police club. Separate raid at 13 Adrian Street seized liquor from Mrs. Stopp. In nearby Wakefield, James J. Lowney was arrested on embezzlement charges after a Boston request and turned over to inspectors.

Somerville Carter Staples Carleton Dennis Downey Merriam Street Downey Rachael Stopp Adrian Street Boston Thrasher, Skinner and Chisholm Highland Avenue James J. Lowney Wakefield Lowney Morrisey and McGarr

Chinese Banquet Honors City’s Returning Celestials

The Boston Chinese Delmonico’s hosted a banquet at 32 Harrison Avenue for six Chinese men preparing to leave for Canton. The men Li Chung Fan Kao Ping Lung Yee Tie Haw Yee Tuck Haw Yee Chung Chang and Lee Kee Chung appeared before U S Commissioner Fiskes last Friday and obtained the signatures of two returning Celestials.

Hong Far Low Company Boston Canton Li Chung Fan Kao Ping Lung Yee Tie Haw Yee Tuck Haw Yee Chung Chang Lee Kee Chung United States Fiske S

Six Celestials to Leave for Canton After Prosperous U S Sojourn

Six Chinese locals plan departure from the United States to Canton departing from Union station on the 8 o clock train to Montreal and thence to Tacoma. They will sail for Canton after a four week ocean journey. One relative of Li Hung Chang met Li Chung Fan in New York and this may win him an official post upon return. Two travelers intend marriage in China. Each traveler carries substantial funds from $2000 to $5000.

Union Station Montreal Tacoma Canton Li Chung Fan Li Hung Chang New York Fan China Tee Tie Haw Tee Tuck Wah

Kaiser Insanity Claims Stir London Dispatch

A Daily Mail correspondent reports Emperor William showing aberrant fits resembling madness. The piece notes ear and brain-area issues, painful discharge, and rising restlessness. It warns no Hohenzollern can rule if incurably ill and suggests Prince Henry may become regent with an advisory council.

London William Daily Mail Henry of Prussia

Judge Bans Spectators From Middlesex Court Proceedings

Judge John W. Pettengill of the First District Court of Eastern Middlesex orders no spectators at sessions in Malden starting today. Only principals, lawyers, witnesses, reporters and police officers may attend. night officers protest the rule. The judge gave no reason, but reportedly aims to curb a courtroom deemed an entertainment/leasing space by certain idle city men.

John W. Pettengill First District Court Middlesex Malden Pettengill C. C. Blanchard

Charles Dolan Dies at 66 in Chelsea

Charles Dolan of Chelsea aged 66 died yesterday at his home 123 Maverick Street. Born in Ireland he lived in Chelsea many years and worked for the street department. He leaves several children. Funeral services will be held at St Rose Church Tuesday morning.

Charles Dolan Chelsea Maverick Street Mr. Dolan Ireland St. Rose Church

Nine Men Arrested in Brockton Gam ing Scandal

At 2 am Brockton police raided Hancock engine house Brockton Heights finding a gaming table in operation. Nine men including John Riley and Shepard E Wilbur were arrested and bonded at 100 dollars each as factions clash over selling the celebrated Hancock tub and buying a chemical engine.

Brockton Hancock Engine House Brockton Heights Board of Aldermen the Heights John Riley Shepard E. Wilbur William McFadden William F. Russell John A. Kelleher William W. Dolen Louis L. Winsor Austin A. Hunt

Raleigh in Guiana chronicle staged at Sanders Theatre

Barrett Wendell brings a two scene chronicle by Barrett Wendell professor of English at Harvard to Sanders Theatre tonight at eight The cast features Sir Walter Raleigh Jacob Wendell Jr Don Antonio de Berreo and others The action unfolds in Raleighs ship the Dashing near the Orinoco in 1617 18 The work links Raleighs 1595 voyage to Guiana with his political imprisonment and liberty in 1618 It carries both historical and literary interest and was well received by the Tavern Club of Boston.

Raleigh Guiana Barrett Wendell Harvard Sanders Theatre Sir Walter Raleigh Barrett Wendell Young Raleigh Jacob Wendell, Jr Poo Yinir A. A. Carey Potwhele Thomas R. Sullivan Don Antonio de Berreo Lorin F. Deland Charles A. Clough Orinoco Venezuela Spain James Wendell Tavern Club Boston

Old Portland schooner Polly sails again amid ancient ships

News from the water front notes Polly built in Amesbury Massachusetts in 180 for lumber voyages and Hiram built in Biddeford Maine 1819 also carrying lumber. It cites even older vessels like the True Love of 1764 and a 4000 ton coal carrier Frank A Palmer under construction at Bath. Apple shipments and a salvage verdict follow, ending with The Landsman.

The Post Polly Amesbury Mass Hiram Biddeford Maine True Love Gravesend Eng Delaware Frank A. Palmer Bath Dominion Coal Mines Louisburg C. B Philadelphia Greenland Thomas Nathaniel Lloyds London Maritime Exchange Liverpool Portland New York Venturer Romer Shoal Jacob M. Heath

Collision Damage Sinks Hold on Norwegian Steamer

The Norwegian steamer Carolne from Bordeaux to Aberdeen reached Dover Roads with her after hold flooded after a port side collision with Belgian steamer Noordland from Antwerp to New York off Dungeness at 4 this morning. Noordland sustained no damage and continued to her destination.

London Carolne Bordeaux Aberdeen Dover Roads Noordeland Antwerp New York Duns Geness Noordland

Child Dies at Lord's Farm Dancer Community

A child died yesterday at the Lord's Farm of the Angel Dancers near this city. Followers of Mnason T. Huntsman, they recite dreams each morning and act by his dream interpretation. No physician was summoned in time to help. The group are vegetarians and view Mnason as the Christ.

Fla, N. J

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