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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1899

Page

5

Burglar Steals Jewelry as Maid Fights Man in Staircase

New York police seek a thief who entered Nathaniel S. Prentice's residence at 337 Lexington Avenue and stole jewelry worth 2500 dollars. Three female servants confronted the intruder on the stairs. one maid stabbed the man in the neck and they all fought as he fled toward Thirty-eighth Street after looting rings, brooches, a sunburst, and a ruby solitaire.

New York Nathaniel S. Prentice Lexington Avenue Mrs. Prentice Thirty-eighth Street Mr. Prentice

Mrs Wilmerding Wins Return of Fortune

Mrs. Jack Wilmerding, recently released from Bloomingdale Asylum, to recover the remnant of her fortune transferred to others. Justice Giegerich of the Supreme Court ruled in her favor as the committee proved her incapacity for business. Estate valued around $45,000.

New York Jack” Wilmerding Bloomingdale Asylum Giegerich Supreme Court Gleason Wilmerding

Irish politics split as Redmond and Dillon shadows loom

Boston letter dated March 24 outlines turmoil in Dublin politics. It cites Independent movement led by John Redmond losing capital and staff as English mortgagees take control. It alleges shift toward Toryism, dismissals, and calls for national unity amid factional blame, with commentary on Dillon and O'Donnell.

Dublin The Independent John Redmond Linotype Co John Redmond Hascar Fred Allen J. J. O’kelly Pat O’brien Dublin Castle John O'Callaghan Globe O'Callaghan Dillon Mr. Redmond John Dilon Bishop O'Donnell Cardinal Logue Dr. O'Donnell Ireland Pp. J. Timmins M. D Boston

Love Kills Actress Lolo Banzolla at Cilli Theatre

In front of a theatre audience in Cilli Lolo Banzolla an Austrian vaudeville star drew a revolver and killed herself after declaring the line Tis love that kills The actor was rushed to a dressing room and then to a hospital where she died She was famed in Vienna and the provinces and recently linked to a young Austrian officer and retirement plans

London Cilli Lolo Banzolla Istria May Irwin Austria Vienna

Whistling Coon Shot by Jealous Lover in New York

George W. Johnson known as the Whistling Coon was shot twice in the leg by Roxanna Stewart after a dispute over her whereabouts. The incident occurred at 234 West Forty-first street and Johnson was treated at Roosevelt Hospital. Stewart was arrested.

New York George W. Johnson Johnson Roxanna Stewart West Forty-first Street Roxanna Roosevelt Hospital

Bridge sheathing contract awarded to Ross and Fowler

Boston to Cambridge Harvard bridge sheathing contract awarded yesterday to Ross and Fowler with a bid of 2994. Other bids ranged from 3149 to 8096 by Miller and Ellis C Alden and Co Livingston Hensbey Lawler. Bids opened at the office of Superintendent Wells for Charlesgate west bridge superstructure over Ipswich street.

Harvard Bridge Boston Cambridge Ross & Fowler Miller & Ellis C. C. Alden & Co R. Livingston J. W. Hensbey W. J. Lawler Wells Steen Charlesgate West Bridge Ipswich Street

American Beet Sugar Company Incorporation Filed in New Jersey

Articles of incorporation for the American Beet Sugar Company were filed in Trenton on March 24 with a capital of 20 million dollars. Authorized to manufacture and sell sugar and sugar products from beets cane and sorghum the capital is 5 million preferred at 6 percent non cumulative and 15 million common. The incorporators are Jersey City men.

Trenton N. J American Beet Sugar Company Jersey City

Archbishop Threatens Ban on Montreal Opera Pieces

Montreal March 24 The Archbishop of Montreal head of the Roman Catholic Church warns Her Majesty's Theatre proprietor that parts of the French opera repertoire must be cut or he will forbid the faithful to attend.

Montreal Bruchest Whiting Her Majesty’s Theatre

Sauer Delivers Last Recital at Music Hall

Emil Sauer presented his third and final pianoforte recital at Music Hall with a varied program including Beethoven G major sonata Op. 31 No. 1 and Chopin ballade Op. 47. Critics praised his refined touch and technique though faulted some passages for exaggeration. the Beethoven work drew particular acclaim and the evening attracted a large, enthusiastic audience.

Emil Sauer Music Hall Rameau Beethoven Schubert Praeludium Mendelssohn Chopin Rubinstein Sauer Liszt Mr. Sauer Saver

Boston College Retreat Concludes With Mass and Benediction

The Boston College student retreat ended with mass and benediction at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. W. T. Read Mullan SSJ celebrated, assisted by Fathers Browning SSJ Schmidt SSJ and Charles SJ. College glee club provided music under Mr. McEnany SJ and Prof Donnelly. Ambrose A Doré and James F. O’Connell sang solos. Breakfast followed in the gym. The final retreat sermon was given by Rev. Father Quirk SJ last night and the retreat closes tomorrow at 7:30 mass.

Boston College Church of the Immaculate Conception W. T. Read Mullan Father Browning Father Schmidt Father Charles College Glee Club Mr. McEnany Donnelly Ambrose A. Dore James &. O'Connell Young Men’s Catholic Association Father Quirk

Refund Promise For Tar Cough Medicine Ad

A broad certificate lists multiple merchants and individuals offering refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar. Buyers get back 50 cents if it fails to cure coughs or colds and 25 cents on a smaller bottle if unsatisfied.

Greene Emery Souther Green St Tremont St W. A. Demeritt Columbus Ave J. D. Knowlton Washington St J. P. Gammon Dudley St Samuel Siskind Tremont Bt W. A. Chapin U. S. Hotel N. Adams & CO Washington Geo. H. Alexander Dorchester St South Boston

Not to Attend Bryan Dinner Correction From Mayor Chase

A letter from John C. Chase mayor of Haverhill Mass clarifies he did not accept an invitation to speak at or attend the Bryan dinner in New York on April 19. He notes a planned April 21 speaking engagement in New York with the Socialist party and urges publication of the correction.

New York Journal of New York New York City Social Democratic Party Socialist Party John C. Chase Haverhill Mass

Baiter of the Fonts Foiled by Long Fears and Articles

A fragment notes fears and elaborate articles about a Baiter of the Fonts. The readable text hint shows concern over delays and unclear motives in ongoing debates or coverage.

Let's Get Married Alarm Clocks and Eyeglasses Ad

On Hanover Street numbers 12 and 28 a deal promotes alarm clocks and eyewear with a $1 price. It touts a $1 watch and Australian gold rings from Wilson's New Storm, claims fast custom ring orders, and mentions eye tests and in-store repairs at the New Stores on 11 to 16 th Nover Street.

Hanover Street Wilson's Boston Nover ST

St Patrick Birthplace Debates Across Ireland and Gaul

The article reviews long standing claims about St Patrick being born in Britain on the Gaul coast rather than Ireland or Gaul. It cites Gaelic Lives, Pliny and Breton tradition to argue Patrick’s birth in Gaul and counters claims of a Great Britain birth.

St. Patrick Scotland England Gaul Ireland Britain Great Great Britain Pliny Britanny France P. J

Boston Theaters Buzz With Many Top Shows

Olga Nethersole returns to Boston at Hollis with The Second Mrs Tanqueray amid strong advance sales. Lively rosters include Lohengrin at the Metropolitan Opera House and Brown’s in Town at Park Theatre. Daly’s company at Tremont stages A Runaway Girl while Viola Allen closes The Christian at the Boston Museum.

Olga Nethersole Boston Hollis Tanqueray Miss Nethersole Metropolitan Opera House Boston Theatre Park Theatre Brown the Park Augustin Daly Tremont Theatre Viola Allen Boston Museum Glory Quayle New York Hall Caine Castle Square Theatre Bowdoin Square Lothrop Leonzo Brothers John F. Mincher Columbia Theatre Frank B. Blair William K. Morrow John Newman Dollie Mestayer Sallie Stembler May Swift Norma Mendia Ward Vokes Governors Grand Opera House Widow Brown Mc Irwin Richard Harlow Pat Reilly Reilly and Wood Company Howard Tonight al Reeves Ezra Kendall Keith Kate Ryan Russell Brothers DeForests Mascot Austin & Stone New York Sports Grand Theatre Bonanza Girls

Last Day at Berkeley Temple Bazaar Ends Tonight

The fin de steele bazaar at Berkeley Temple closes tonight after a successful run. A national and patriotic program features songs by an international chorus and a 200-character pageant led by Uncle Sam and Dame Columbia. Hundreds of items and art works will be auctioned without reserve to support church charity. more than 10,009 people have attended.

Berkeley Temple Uncle Sam Dame Columbia

South Boston Minstrelsy Sets April 6 Show at St Augustine Hall

The St Augustine C T A S returns for the sixth straight year with minstrelsy on April 6 at St Augustine Hall. New performers debut behind burnt cork while four end men and ladies join the act. The Up-to-Date Golf Girls coached by John E Dignan with a caddy join a seventy-voice chorus for an evening of entertainment.

St. Augustine C. T. A. S John E. Dignan South Boston St. Augustine Hall

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