Oakes Ship Crew Alleges Abuse By Captain Reed
Seamen aboard the American ship T. F. Oakes allege starvation and harsh treatment by Captain Reed and his wife during a nine month voyage from China to New York. They accuse reduced rations and mistreatment, while Reed and wife claim ample food and care. The Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union and National Seamen's Union of America pledge support and seek redress. Reed was previously arrested in San Francisco on similar complaints.
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New York
T. F. Oakes
China
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Atlantic Coast Seamen’s Union
Captain Reed
Williams
The
Oakes
National Seamen’s Union of America
Reed
San Francisco
Watertown Approves West End Street Railway Track Extension
Watertown Selectmen grant location to West End Street Railway Corporation to extend tracks on Mt. Auburn street to Beacon square. Last year a double track was approved to Common street. Mt. Auburn street widening progresses with $60,000 appropriation and about $26,000 spent. project to finish this year.
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Selectmen of
Watertown
West End Street Railway Corporation
Mt. Auburn Street
Beacon Square
Selectmen
Common Street
Cambridge Line
Reverend McKenzie injured. Francis Murphy to attend
The Rev. Dr. McKenzie has an accident and cannot speak at the Monday noon meeting. Francis Murphy is expected to be present with a number of redeemed men.
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Dr. McKenzie
Francis Murphy
Fitzsimmons Arrested for Defrauding Creditors in San Francisco
Bob Fitzsimmons and manager Martin Julian were arrested in San Francisco on charges of attempting to defraud creditors. Bonds posted for appearance. The action stemmed from claims by 8 S. C. Haller claiming to represent Fitzsimmons and organizing a March 20 appearance at People's Palace Music Hall. Julian denies Haller's connection to the party. People's Palace officials sued for breach of contract seeking $240 in damages.
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San Francisco
Bob Fitzsimmons
Martin Julian
S. C. Haller
Fitzsimmons
People’s Palace
Julian
Haller
Roloff Lands Filibustering Expedition Report
Key West reports a filibustering force led by General Carlos Roloff arrived near Mariel west of Havana after sailing from Key West. The group included American soldiers and a West Point graduate discharged for irregularities. Cargo allegedly lists hundreds of rifles, 3,000,000 cartridges and two rapid fire cannon.
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Key West
Bermuda
Mariel
Havana
Carlos Roloff
West Point
Boston Lady Weds in Secret Providence Ceremony
Grisham Jackson and Miss Maud E. George married last Wednesday in Providence by Rev. Dean of Graniteville. Bride claims Boston roots, age 21. groom 18. They arrived with only a witness, Barnes, and kept their identities hidden while plans to prove marriage were declined. Miss George, Roxbury, is a pianist and New England Conservatory graduate who sings professionally.
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North Providence
Grisham Jackson
Maud E. George
Dean
Graniteville
Boston
Barnes
BE. Kinnicorn
Holborn Street
Roxbury
George
New England Conservatory of Music
Perley Derby Dies Noted New England Genealogist
Salem March 28 Perley Derby a renowned New England genealogist died at Salem Hospital Born Murfreesboro Tennessee in June 1823 he moved to Salem sixty years ago He trained as a jeweler then painted portraits under Osgood He spent the last thirty years on genealogical research worked in many states He married Harriet Knight and is survived by his widow and two grandchildren Mrs A W Ober and Miss Grace Davis of Salem
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Salem
Perley Derby
New England
Salem Hospital
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Pawtucket
R. I
Osgood
Mayor Noble Dies in Lewiston After Illness
Mayor Frank L. Noble of Lewiston Maine died at 1 20 this morning at his Frye street home after a bout with Brights disease. He served four terms as mayor and was a lawyer by profession. He leaves a wife.
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Lewiston
Frank L. Noble
Bright
Frye Street
Hilliard Release Follows Jealousy Suspect Police
Mrs. Jennie Hilliard of 27 Adams Street Roxbury died by her own hand in an act blamed on jealousy. Her husband Harry Hilliard was detained at Station 9 but cleared and released by police yesterday after giving a straightforward account.
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Jennie Hilliard
Adams Street
Roxbury
Harry Hilliard
Station 9
New York Actor Nelson Wheatcroft Accused of Bigamy
Letters from England claim the actor left a wife and three children there while Mrs. Adelaide Stanhope Wheatcroft remained his widow in New York. Mrs. Wheatcroft testifies to a 1885 marriage here and says Wheatcroft sent monthly support. she notes no will or estate and denies any hidden marriage.
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New York
Nelson Wheatcroft
Adeline Stanhope
England
Wheatcroft
Mr. Wheatcroft
Charles Frohman
Camille Verchesse Accused in Watertown Assault
Camille Verchesse a Bemis mill employee was arrested on a warrant for assaulting fellow mill worker George La Marge in the weaving department. Neighbors note prior squabbles and an overseer intervened to prevent a worse beating. Also an ad for Ka Do worm lozenges at 883 Washington St.
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Watertown
Camille Verchesse
Bemis
White
George la Marge
la Marge
Foreclosure Auction of Boston Brighton Parcel at Faneuil and Hobart
Mortgagee Fannie S Bittenbender will sell at public auction on April 14 1897 at 4 15 pm the parcel at Faneuil and Hobart streets Boston former Brighton lot 2 on I O Whitney plan May 4 1895 containing 6232 square feet with improvements and subject to restrictions taxes and unpaid charges. A down payment of 500 is required at sale. Brookline March 20 1897.
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James N. Millner
Ida PV. Millner
Ida
Boston
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Fannie
Bittenbender
William H. Bittenbender
Brookline
Norfolk
Commonwealth
Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
Faneuil and
Hobart Streets
Brighton
I. O. Whitney
Faneuil Street
Hobart Street
Fannie S. Bittenbender
Ida P. Millner
S. Bittenbender
G. W. Hayward & Co
Hobart
Executor appointed for Honora Lynch estate in Boston
The subscriber is duly appointed executor of the will of Honora Lynch of Boston Suffolk deceased testate. All persons with claims must exhibit them and all debts must be paid to Alexander Peters Executor at 110 West Canton Street Boston. March 22 1597.
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Honora Lynch
Boston
Suffolk
Alexander Peters
West
Canton Street
Probate petition for John C Trbernor estate aims for nonbond executors
Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of John C Trbernor late of Foston Massachusetts. Edward F Treanor and William H Treanor request letters testamentary without bond and must publish notice weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and mail or deliver copies to known heirs seven days before the April 1 1897 hearing. Witness Judge John W McKim March 16 1897. Elijah George Register.
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Massachusetts
Suffolk
John C. Trbernor
Foston
Edward F. Treanor
William H. Treeanor
Boston
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Probate citation for Chandler R. Richardson estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs of Chandler R. Richardson of Lexington to appear April 6 1897 in Cambridge to show cause why Augustus E. Scott should not be granted letters testamentary. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and mailed copies to known heirs at least seven days before the court.
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Commonwealth OF Massachuse
Middlesex
Cambridge
William M. L. Warnock
Everett
William J. Kelly
Boston Post
Boston
Chas. J. McIntire
Probate
P. J. Flatley
Tremont Building
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Joseph T. Hart
Somerville
Commonwealth
Jabez A. Sawyer
Charles J. MelIntire
Esquire
S. H. . Olsom
Register
Abraham Barnett
Thomas L. Jenks
S. H. Folsom
Jacob B. Remick
William EF. Hutchins
Charles J. McIntire
Fsquire
Chandler R. Richardson
Lexington
Augustus E. Scott
William Murphy
William E. Hutchins
Norfolk
Hannah McCarty
Brookline
Edward A. McLaughlin
Dedham
George White
Jonathan Cobb
Bridget McCormick
Charles J. MeclIntire
Petition for administration of Catherine Daly estate
Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and creditors in the estate of Catherine Daly for administration to John J. Daly without bond. A hearing is set for April 1, 1897 at 10 o clock in Boston. public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness John W. McKim, Judge. Elijah Geoge, Register.
Probate Citation for Daniel McFadyen Estate in Suffolk
Suffolk ss Probate Court citation for heirs and interested parties in Daniel McFadyen late of Boston. Hannah McFadyen seeks letters testamentary without bond. Court in Boston on April 1, 1897 at 10 am. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness John W. McKim. Elijah George Register.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Daniel McFadyen
Boston
Hannah McFadyen
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Notice of Administrator for Estate of Hanora McAvena
The subscriber is appointed administrator of the estate of Hanora McAvena late of Boston Suffolk deceased intestate He has given bond as required All persons with claims must present them and all debts owed to the estate should be paid to Patrick McAvena Admr.
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Isabelle B. Clifford
Boston
Suffolk
Henry M. Burnham
Admr
Patrick McDonough
John B. Macdonough
John McManus
Eleanor IF. McManus
Michael Maedermoyts
Mary McDermott
Massaachusetts Avenue
Hanora McAvena
Patrick McAvena
Abraham Day
Michael J. McCneirny
Adur
Gloucester
Mass
Executor Appointed for Lalla M. Bromwich Will
Charles M. Bromwich named executor for the estate of Lalla M. Bromwich of Boston Suffolk County the will has been admitted to probate. Creditors and debtors must present claims and settle debts at 613 Past Broadway Boston on or before March 13 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalla M. Bromwich
Boston
Suffolk
Charles M. Bromwich
Broadway
Notice of administration for Bridget McCormick estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts estate probate notice cites Bridget McCormick late of Cambridge. William E. Hutchins of Cambridge named administrator and must appear April 6 1897 at Cambridge Probate Court to show cause. Public notice to run in the Boston Post with final publication prior to hearing.
Probate Court Cites Heirs Over Third Account in Clarke Estate
Suffolk Probate Court issues citation to all interested in John Clarke estate Boston. Kilborn Whitman executor presents third account. court to review April 1 1897 at ten in the forenoon. Notice requires service by copy delivery or weekly publication and mailing to known heirs. Witness Judge John W McKim. Essex county.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
John Clarke
Boston
Kilborn Whitman
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Elijah George
Register
Probate Court Notice in the Estate of Timothy J. OBrien
The Probate Court of Suffolk issues notice to next of kin and all interested in the insane estate of Timothy J. OBrien of Boston. Guardian Rose A. OBrien seeks authority to mortgage ward real estate to raise 8107.81 dollars for debts and expenses. Court hearing set April 8, 1897 at 10 a.m. in Boston. citation to be served fourteen days prior or published three weeks in Boston Lost.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Timothy J. O'Brien
Boston
Rose A. O'Brien
Boston Lost
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah Georgh
Register
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Washington
Senor Quesada Today
E. Trujillo
Borvante
Junta
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Fortress Monroe
Mount Vernon
Philadelphia
A .J. Simmons
Washington Street
Francis Murphy Hehe
Fitz
Roloff
Bride
Holborn St
Mayor Noble
Margaret Preston
Baltimore
Margaret J. Preston
George Junkin
Lafayette College
Penn
Washington University
J. T. S. Preston
Sergeant Johnson
James H. Johnson
Institution For Insane
Westboro
Harry” Johnson
Hanover Street
W. F. Field
Brockton
William F. Field
D. W. Field
Field-Haggard Company
Terry
Richmond
William R. Terry
Chesterfield
Stonewall
Charles H. Porter
Leominster
Tenney & Porter
Jerusalem Commandery
Knights Templars
Thomas Royal Arch
Fitchburg
Hiram Council
Worcester
Wilder Ledge
Masons of
Peter Merrill
California Street
Hilliard
Ladies of the Young Women’s Hebrew Association
Minot Hall
Shipping News
Corso
Rich
Cardenas
American Sugar Refining Company
Stanwood
Yarmouth
N. C
John G. Hall & Co
Essex
Johnson
A. M. Graham
H. F. Dimock
Bearse
H. M. Whitney
Tremont
Deering
Portland
City of
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Tlopatcong
Chenango
Kate Jones
Evans
Vineyard Haven
Sarah A. Staples
Escort
Tee King, Brown
Kennebec
Baltic
Buffalo
Honey Brook
Durkee
Atlas
Irelan
Piscataqua
Perkins
Portsmouth
N. H
Berwick
Eliot
Boylston
Small
Cockburn Harbor
T. 1
George E. Downes
John
Amery & Co
Cape Hatteras
Point
Barkentine
Jennie Sweeney
Hudson
Pascagoula
Bebe Wooster
Oram
Trinidad
Nash, Spaulding & Co
Clara E. Randall
Clark
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T. I
B. H. Warner & Co
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Reid, Arroyo
P. R
Mailman
Annapolis
N. S
Muriel
Sargeant
Brunswick
Charles H. Sprague
Providence
Harper
Georgetown
Eewin A. Gaskill
Smith
Satilla
Emma T. Angell
Tripp
Newport News
Harry Messer
Studley
W. HE
W. L. Tuck
Taylor
Spartan
Coombs
Ida L. Hull
Gabrielson
Nettie Champion
Kendall
Blanche H. King
Bennett
Sarah C. Ropes
Kreger
Calvin F. Baker
Megathlin
Jennie E. Simmons
Doughty
Lewis K. Cottingham
Betdeman
Calvin P. Harris
Higgins
J. Henry Edmonds
Fiddler
John Hanson
Oliver
Annie Bliss
Day
Hattie H. Barbour
Erskine
Laura T. Chester
Lockport
W. H. Hackett
Hasson
Newburyport
G. M. Hopkins
Ipswich
Charlie Steadman
Breene
Lanesville
Nacoochee
Savannah
Richardson & Barnard
Wind N. E
George W. Clyde
Charleston
S. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Tamaqua
Port Johnson
Ice King
Brunette
Hattie P. Simpson
Turk’s Island
Stoo Exshang
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Allouez A
Pioneer
Bus
Battle Mountain
Catalpa
Bourher Jovel
Chok Waco
Bes
Ebedeess
Mallonah
Cpeagweetveel
Gibson
Teeevccees Gaal Bos
Beach & Lynn
Goodyear Shoe
Belden
Collins
G. Howard Jones
Harvard Medical College
Fifth
Massachusetts Regiment Volunteers
Reliable
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
National Medical Association
Boston Herald
Bulfinch Street
America
Camille
Shawmut Avenue
Washington St
J. Nt. Woodbury
Winter St
Paterennege Shipping
Merchants & Miners Transportation Co
Norfco
Provid
Enor
Tenn. & Gap Air Line
Atlantic Coast and Seaboard Air Line
Kanawha
Southern A. A
Baltimore & Ohio A. BR
Cumberland Gap
Company
Battery Wharf
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
Phila
Wilmington
F. P. Wing
Central Wharf
B. Sampson
Stte St
Fiske Building
Aintin
New England & Savannah
8. Co
Lewis Wharf
Ocean Steamship Company
New Pier 25
North River
Atlantic Avenue
Liverpool
Hoosac ‘Tunnel
Charlestown
Custom House
Warren & CO
Milk St
Cambrom
Canada
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Feanadan
John Farley & Sons
State St. Willumoad
Fitchburg Rocks
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Queenstown
Alexand&e Martin
American Line
Southampton
London
Paris
Havre
International Navigation Co
Bowling Green
L. H. Palmer
Old State House
Leyland Line Tivertroor
Europe
BK. O. Houghton & CO
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James M. Lunt
Rosettam, Lunt
Louise LI. Clement
Mathilde Larochellee
Torenoon
Catherine Daly
John J. Daly
John W. McKim, Esquire
Elijah Geofe
August Rufli
Josephine Ruf
Elistah George
Catharine Doherty
Catharine
M. J. Doherty
Bridget McGinnis
William A. Palmer
William T., Kimball
Josiat, S. Dean
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Charles H. Robinson
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