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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1896

Page

4

Yale Harvard Debate Ends With Yale Victory At New Haven

Yale wins the annual Yale Harvard debate held at College Street Hall New Haven Conn. Speakers from Harvard and Yale argued for a permanent court of arbitration between the United States and Great Britain. Judges and speakers praised the event and a banquet for Harvard guests followed.

New Haven Conn Harvard College Street Hall Yale Edward J. Phelps Yale Law School Great Britain United States Roger Sherman Baldwin New York City Baldwin

Tamarack Mine Holds Back Dividends Amid New Shaft Plans

Tam arack Mining Company of Calumet raises capital to 60 000 shares for a new shaft expected to take at least five years to produce. Local miners warn of legal disputes over Calumet and Hecla lines as costs soar, unsettling New England owned stockholders who fear reduced or halted dividends.

Calumet, Mich Tamarack Mining Company Lake Superior Boston Bigelow-Lewissohn Syndicate New England Calumet Hecla

Ten Months Deficit Reveals Treasury Shortfall

Official Treasury figures show a deficit of 23.455 million dollars for ten months of the fiscal year, with receipts at 274.893 million and expenditures at 298.348 million. April alone produced a 4.704 million dollar shortfall as pension and War Department spending fell. Interest costs rose compared with April last year, and since July 1890 the government has paid 32.108 million in interest.

Washington Treasury War Department

Paul Jones Four Star Rye Whisky Ad Opinionated Health-Focused

An advertisement proclaims the Paul Jones four-star rye whiskey as superior in purity and quality. It asserts health benefits, physician endorsement, and suitability for family use, urging consumers to choose the best when stimulants are used.

Beecham's Pills for Constipation Advised

Beecham's Pills recommended for constipation with the instruction to obtain the book at your druggist and follow its guidance.

Beecham

Police Hunt Abductor of Maine Girl in Boston Area

Police at Station 4 seek Frank Patterson, resident of Boston area, accused of abducting May Webster, 17, of Frankfort, Me. He allegedly persuaded her to leave home in February and lived with her in Boston and Littleton. Patterson claimed they were married, a claim denied by him later. Mrs Young aided inquiry and sought Patterson to return May or repay $2 borrowed.

Lagrange Street Frank Patterson Boston May Webster Frankfort Littleton John Webster May Ora A. Young Washington Street Patterson Green Miss Webster

Uncertain Letter Baffles Boston Missing Woman Case

A man who saw Patterson claims he sent Miss Webster home to her parents and produced a letter stating she arrived last Tuesday. Mrs Young doubts the letter’s authenticity and suspects the girl may still be in Boston with Patterson.

Patterson Miss Webster

Fournier Is Free Man After Acquittal Verdict

In Greenfield on May 1 Levi M Fournier was acquitted by a jury after six hours of deliberation. The verdict, sealed and to be opened at court, showed initial eight to four for acquittal then final nine to three. Applause greeted the decision. Fournier went home before the verdict.

Greenfield Levi M. Fournier Fournier

Defeat of Dervishes Near Akasheh

Egyptian troops under Major Murdoch clash with 1200 dervishes near Akasheh. The fighters are defeated with significant losses, marking a sharp skirmish in the campaign.

Catro Murdoch Akasheh

Gloucester City Names John Parsons Marshal

Mayor Robinson proposed John Parsons for confirmation as city marshal after a probationary period. The Aldermen confirmed him permanently by a 7 to 0 vote.

Gloucester Robinson John §. Parsons

Boston Schoolhouse Addition Contract Proposal

City of Boston invites bids for a four room wooden addition and yard work at the wooden primary school corner Thetford avenue Evans street. Proposals due May 18 1896 at 3 p m at the Secretary of the School Committee Mason street. Bid forms and specifications from Architect A Warren Gould 178 Devonshire street. Edward H Dunn Chair.

City OF Boston Thetford Avenue Evans Street A. Warren Gould John Hancock Devonshire Street Mass Mason Street Edward H. Dunn

Probate Notice of Elizabeth Odle Estate in Middlesex

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and creditors in the Elizabeth Odle estate. Jabez A. Sawyer, public administrator, seeks letters of administration and a hearing is set for May 12, 1806 in Cambridge. Public notice to be printed weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post.

Libel Notice in Middlesex Superior Court 1896

In Middlesex Superior Court on April 13 1896 the libellant is ordered to notify the libellee to appear in Cambridge on the first Monday of June and publish an attested copy of the libel and order in the Boston Post once weekly for three weeks with the last publication at least fourteen days before the final date. An attested copy of the libel and order must be mailed by registered letter to the libellee’s residence to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. THEO C Hurd Clerk.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Ss. Superior Court A. D Cambridge Boston Post Boston Coun Suffolk T Libellee Theo. C. Hurd Tver Commonwealth O Massachusetts Superior Court Sarah Goldstein Bel Jos A. Willard Wellington Wells

Divorce suit seeks custody in Goldstein case

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court Suffolk libel by Louis Goldstein of Boston against Sarah Goldstein alleging cruel and abusive treatment and habitual intoxication since 1890 with adultery claimed around 1804. He seeks a divorce and custody of Augusta M. Goldstein born 1891 along with other orders the court deems just.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Superior Court Suffolk Boston Louis Gostein Sarah Goldstein New York City New York Sarah Daryis Rotf Augusta M. Goldstein A. U Louis Goldstein

Notice in Libel Case Require Publication in Boston Post

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court Clerk's Office orders libellant to publish the libel against Sarah Goldstein in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail an attested copy to the libellee, with court appearance on the first Monday in June. Attest: Clerk's office.

Old South Lunch Menu Items Listed at 313 Washington St

Readable menu fragment shows offerings including blueberry pie and strawberry shortcake priced at 10 cents each. Boiled dinner also listed at 10 cents. Ice cream and other desserts referenced as part of the lunch counter lineup at 313 Washington Street.

Washington St

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