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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1897

Page

12

Torsiele's Love Turns Sour as Arrest Follows Trunk Break

In New Jersey a romance ends in scandal as Alphonso Torsiello's declared passion leads to Lizzie La Marche's arrest for breaking into a trunk. Lizzie claims he locked her clothes away and she escaped after breaking the trunk open.

New York Alphonso Torsiello Alphonso Henderson Street Jersey City Lizzie la Marche Newark Street Hoboken Lizzie Reais Justice Rusch Torsiello

Ransom Suit for Divorce Takes Dramatic Court Turn

In New York the Supreme Court heard Mrs. Margaret J. B. Ransom defend against Dr. Manley Ransom's absolute divorce suit. Co respondent Maxmillian G. Cavalli was named. Cavalli and Mrs. Ransom shared Milford hotel adjoining rooms. Mrs. Ransom said she acted during a frightened intrusion while ill and denied the adultery claims. Cavalli corroborated her account. Judge Andrews took the case under advisement.

New York Margaret J. B.*ransom Manley Ransom Supreme Court Bates Andrews Maxmillian G. Cavalli East Thirtythird Street

Boston Woman Detains Husband With Mental Strain Claims

Mrs H H Hill of Boston accompanied by a man calling as a house boarder visited police after her husband Horace H Hill, described as overworked and distressed, arrived in New York from Boston and registered under an assumed name at the Grand Union Hotel in Conn. He avoided explaining the situation and asked that friends not be informed.

New York H. H. Hill Boston Horace H. Hill E. 5S Holloway West Thirty-third Street Baptist Church Sergeant Byrne Hill Grand Union Hotel Mr. Hall Bridgeport, Conn

The Advantage in Trading with Us Promises Value and Easy Terms

We guarantee better value than any cash house and offer refunds if not as represented. Our assortment is unequalled and prices are low with easy terms. Pay first payment then balance by week or month at home or at our store. Large Ladies' Wearing Apparel sold on some terms.

Man Requests Baptismal Counsel After Family Trouble

Boyle brothers switched to an assumed name and sought Rev Holloway for counsel. Sergeant Byrne questioned Mrs Hill about family trouble prompting her husband’s departure. She declined to answer and asked if Hill wished to return home. Hill is detained at Bellevue Hospital.

Mr. Holloway Byrne Hill

Love Causes His Downfall in Boston Arrest Tale

The arrest of Charles J. Roberts stemmed from a love affair with a woman who did not return his feelings. After thieves were linked to him, he fled to Boston hoping to see her, but she alerted police and gave his address. Police keep her name private though whispers place her in Back Bay society.

Charles J. Roberts Colonel Ochiltree Boston Back Bay Roberts

He Wants His Daughter Custody From Convent

Pietro Bucel of Hackensack seeks custody of his 14 year old daughter Alina Bucci who has lived for four years at the Convent of Mercy in Brooklyn. Bucel says he can support her and questions the removal by a man named Dominic. The court referred the matter to the charities commissioners for investigation.

New York Pietro Bucel Hackensack N. J van Wart Second District Civil Court Convent of Mercy Willoughby Avenue Alina Bucci Domiick Alina Justice Petterson Charities Commissioners

Married at Pistol's Point Chicago

William H. Tobin files in Superior Court to annul a 16 year old marriage claim. He says in 1881 in Rockland Mass he was coerced by James McInroe with a pistol into a ceremony performed by a minister, with no license and no cohabitation, while Tobin has since lived eight years in Chicago.

Chicago William H. Tobin Tobin Rockland Mass Mary McCiinroe James McInroe

Rigo and Princess Flee Paris to Avoid French Court

Hungarian musician Janos Rigo and his paramour Clara Ward were summoned to a magistrate to answer divorce related charges stemming from Tuesday’s hotel scene at the Terminus. They fled to Cologne to escape French jurisdiction.

Paris Janos Rigo Clara Ward Rigo Cologne

Pope's Health Reported Good From Rome Cable

Bourke Cockran, in Rome for weeks, reports to New York that the Pope remains in good health. The message notes multiple audiences with the Pope and conveys optimism about his condition.

New York Bourke Cockran Rome

Battleship Iowa Prepares for Trial Trip in Boston Harbor

The battleship Iowa, the navy’s largest vessel, is being fitted at Philadelphia and prepared at the Boston Navy Yard for a trial trip on April 1. She will be cleaned, painted, and moved to Boston for officers to witness the trial. The Iowa features heavy armament, thick Harveyized armor, and 1800 tons coal capacity for five weeks at ten knots.

New York Navy Yard Philadelphia Boston Massachusetts Indiana Iowa Magnificent Majestic

McKinley Declines Shaw Monument Ceremony Invitation

President McKinley will not attend the Robert G. Shaw monument unveiling and dedication due to public business. Governor Walcott had invited him, and John Addison Porter, private secretary, relayed the President’s polite refusal.

McKinley Robert G. Shaw Walcott John Addison Porter

Treasury applications reveal Boston naval officer and shipping chief

Washington March 26. Public: A B Clarke of Manchester New Hampshire seeks naval officer of customs at Boston Massachusetts. P A Bruce of Boston seeks the position of shipping commissioner at Boston.

Clarke Bruce Boston Washington Treasury Department A. B. Clarke Manchester N. H Mass P. A. Bruce

Hunter Two Votes Short In Kentucky Senatorial Ballot

In Frankfort the third joint senatorial ballot left Dr. W. G. Hunter two votes shy of a choice with 64 for Hunter, 46 for Blackburn, 13 for Davie, 6 for Boyle, and 1 for Stone. The session adjourned after the result. The Republican State Central Committee denied preparing an address condemning Governor Bradley over the contest.

Frankfort W. G. Hunter Hunter Blackburn Davie Boyle Stone Republican State Central Committee Bradley

Lincoln dealer hails from Boston buys two horses

Daniel BE Sherman a Lincoln resident and horse dealer visited Boston yesterday and bought two strong horses. After an afternoon in Portland street he led the pair along Cambridge to Charles street where a stranger offered help. Sherman hired the man to transport the horses to Lincoln and neither the driver nor the horses have since appeared.

Daniel Be, Sherman Lincoln Boston Portland Street Cambridge Street Charles Street Sherman

Secretary Long values Dolphin for summer inspection trips

A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Long told the Dolphin’s commander the vessel will have limited use this summer on inspection trips along the Atlantic coast. The note appears in a Sun summary from New York dated March 26.

New York the Sun Washington Long Dolphin Atlantic Seaboard

Hope River Mills Woollens Sold Cheap by Yankee Company

A Boston clearance sale at 91 Summer St and at Athol and Whitman offers Hope River mills woollens at 3.85 to 10 dollars. Men s suits and coats, spring overcoats, and remnants priced far below retail, with mail orders and free sample pieces available.

Hope River Summer St Hope River Mills Yankee Clothing Company THE Yankee's Boston Athol and Whitman

Greater New York Leads in World City Comparison

A 19th century census style feature ranks global metropolises by population. Greater New York edges London among ten cities, with Canton Tokyo Vienna Philadelphia and St. Petersburg also listed. The piece outlines proposed municipal powers, borough structure, and key salaries for a future vast metropolis.

New York Canton China London Charing Cross Deere Berbin Diperk Chicago Sadiuss Vienna Philadelphia Sda Aaeevedseeddeseenbs Manhattan Amsterdam New Amsterdam Greater Gotham Knickerbocker Department of Public Works

Clubman William F. Morris Charged With Forgery

William F. Morris a 50 year old book keeper for contractor John T. Scully was arrested at his Hotel Cambridge East Cambridge home on forgery charges. He pleaded not guilty in Cambridge district court before Judge Almy and was held for examination Wednesday. The forged fifty dollar check had been honored before discovery. Morris once a prominent Boston clubman and banker official fled after the act, later writing to employer asking forgiveness. He previously lived in the Back Bay.

William F. Morris John T. Scully Cambridge East Cambridge Almy Morris Scully Boston Back Bay

Francis Murphy to Speak on Real Life at Berkeley Temple

Francis Murphy will deliver his address on Real Life at Berkeley Temple on Tuesday evening at 8 o clock with the long service at 7 30. Reserved seats are on sale at the church office Berkeley Temple and by P J Chisholm 982 Washington Street P C Ross 78 Tremont Street and C E headquarters 646 Washington Street.

Francis Murphy Berkeley Temple P. J. Chisholm Washington Street P. C. Ross Tremont Street C. E

Milk Price Standstill Reached By New England Farmers

Milk producers in New England vote on withholding supply to press for terms. A Milk Producers' Union committee meets in Boston to canvass ballots and concludes with a contract kept at last summer's price, amid concessions and a short of two thirds.

New England Boston Milk Producers’ Union

Funeral services for Henry P. Goode inspector of Health

The funeral for Henry P. Goode former inspector of the Board of Health was held from his family home at No 4 Spring Street. High mass of requiem offered at St Joseph Church by Rev J F Coppinger with quartet music by Joseph F Cooke C J Leary Mrs John A O Shea and Miss Lottie Filbrick. Pallbearers included Captain B McHugh P J Rooney Antietam Command 13 U V A J P Cherry Walter B Sampson Grand Army Post 7 D McCarron and J H McMein Hendricks Club.

Henry P. Goode Board of Health Spring Street St. Joseph’s Church J. F. Coppinger Joseph F. Cooke C. J. Leary John A. O’shea Lottie Filbrick B. McHugh P. J. Rooney Antietam Command J. P. Cherry Walter

Salvation Oil Offer Sparks Pain Relief Sale

A local promotion markets Salvation Oil as a premier pain remedy at 25 cents, claiming it as the greatest cure on earth. The ad emphasizes affordability and relief potential, urging customers to buy.

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