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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1900

Page

6

Hon W C Endicott Dies Suddenly

The long time Suffolk county sheriff John B O Brien dies at 215 Charles street after a brief illness. Death follows changes in office duties with Sheriff O Brien and Special Sheriff Fred H Seavey overseeing routine affairs and medical consultations. Funeral is set for St Joseph s Church with solemn mass and simple arrangements.

John A. O’shea Blanche O’brien Mary N. Casey Lynda Fitzpatrick Medford John B. Fitzpatrick Suffolk County J. J. Reardon Massachusetts St. Joseph's Church Chambers Street William Byrne V. G Holy Cross Cemetery Charles Street

Remembering Sheriff O'Brien Longtime City Leader Dies

The article honors Sheriff O'Brien a prominent Grand Army of the Republic member and longtime leader in Catholic and charitable groups. It recalls his roles in St Joseph's parish and various societies, praising his honesty, service, and preparation for office. It notes the legal process for a special sheriff upon a death in office and mentions Sheriff Cush.

Obituary of Sheriff John B O Brien A longtime lawman dies

The long serving sheriff John B O Brien dies after thirty five years in the sheriff office starting as a clerk under John M M Clarke after Civil War service and rising to be sheriff with a solid reputation for integrity. Ex sheriff Clark praised him as prudent and capable, with judge Richardson noting his unsullied character and dependable service to the courts. The article also covers fishing excursion notes and various harbor arrivals and departures.

Sheriff’s Office John MM. Clarke O’brien John B. O'Brien St. John N. B Phillips School West End Charles S. Lincoln Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteers T. G. Stevenson Charles H. Hooper Deep Run O'Brien Mr. Clark Sheriff Clark Sheriff O’brien General Hancock Clark Marloro Street James B. Richardson Rum Merrill Court Street Shillaber Merrill

Supposed Body of Genevieve Hickok Found at Wellesley

The body of a woman about 28, identified by a handkerchief bearing the Hickok name, was found in Morse's Pond Wellesley by John Kiley. Medical Examiner Hodgdon ruled death by drowning. Suspected identity linked to Genevieve Hickok a former Wellesley College student whose family resided in Norristown New Jersey and Norwich Connecticut.

Morse's Pond Wellesley John Kiley Wellesley College Hickok Genevieve Emily Barker Eliot Cottage Harriet Hickok Temple Street Franklin R. Hickok Norwich Conn Hodgdon Dedham Kiley Morse’s Pond Bay State Ice Company George Robbins Miss Hickok Norristown N. J Wellester

Bryan and Towne in three-party ticket plan discussed

The Chicago conference between Democratic Populistic and Lincoln Republican leaders at the Sherman House framed a probable national ticket titled Bryan and Towne. Charles A Towne of Duluth rose to prominence while Colonel W J Bryan stayed away saying he would not seek the vice presidency and would soon rest at his farm.

Chicago the Chronicle Bryan Towne Sherman House Charles A. Towne Duluth Minn W. J. Bryan

CAPTURE OF WINBURG AIDED BY ROYAL FORCES

Dispatches from Boer War fronts describe General Hamilton advancing from Thabanchu toward Winburg and reports of its capture, though unconfirmed. British left wing under General Hunter presses Warrenton Mooldan Klipham Windsorton with heavy casualties hinted. Vet River action details include Hutton crossing, river bed fighting, multiple guns, and a successful Australian bayonet charge.

Hamilton Thabanchu Winburg Vet River Roberts Hunter Warrenton Mooldan Klipham Windsorton Hutton Pole-Carew Smaldeel Spruits Here Brandfort Lucas Meyer Lord Roberts Rundle

Davis Pleads for Boers in New York Meeting

Webster Davis former assistant secretary of the interior addressed a New York committee event backing the South African republics. He denounced England as wielding power over the Transvaal and praised Paul Kruger while denouncing Cecil Rhodes. He urged arming Americans to aid the Boers or show clear sympathy with them against British policy.

New York Webster Davis Transvaal England Europe McKinley Lincoln Great Britain Paul Kruger Cecil Rhodes

Rundle Pursuing Boers Across Thabanchu Chase

General Rundle with the Seventeenth Brigade two batteries and contingents of yeomanry and mounted infantry closed on the Boers at Thabanchu and compelled them to abandon their positions. The yeomanry push a long detour in pursuit. result not yet known.

Thabanchu Rundle

Barton Drives Boers at Rooidan in May Action

Warre nton report says General Barton drove 2000 to 3000 Boers from Rooidan where they waited and fought. many dead left on the field. British losses were light. Barton continues pursuit as Windsorton and Klipman evacuate. Paget’s brigade presses the Boer position at Warrenton.

Marek Dene Atibe Raaen Cade Cape Town Kimberley Mafeking Hunter Lord Methuen Vaal River Lord Roberts Lorenzo Mares Plumer Sommer Transvaal New South Wales Lancers Waterval Delagoa Bay Volksraad Pretoria Johannesburg Shell Warrenton Barton Oe —O Rooidan Windsorton Klipman Paget

Charlestown Blaze Causes $200 Damage at 92 Warren Street

A fire caused by a defective chimney damaged a three story wooden dwelling at 92 Warren street Charlestown. The building owned by Co L Burns is occupied by Catherine Murnan and Cyrus Clark. Damages estimated at $200.

Warren Street Charlestown Co. L. Burns Catherine Murnan Cyrus Clark

Man charged in bicycle theft from Columbus Avenue resident

Michael Connolly of 259 Shawmut Avenue was arrested by Division 5 officers for larceny of a bicycle from George E. Ladd of 39 Columbus Avenue on April 26. The arrest occurred yesterday.

Michael Connolly Shawmut Avenue Division 5 George E. Ladd Columbus Avenue

Elaborate Coming of Age Ceremonies for Crown Prince William

Elaborate ceremonies marked the coming of age of Prince William, crown prince of Germany, with Emperor William and Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria visiting. The day featured a castle chapel service, a formal oath of fidelity, a White Hall assembly, gun salutes, foreign army congratulatory receptions, and a gala White Hall dinner. The event ended with symbolical services and an impressive chapel scene in the castle.

Eprlin William Germany Emperor William Francis Joseph Austria Dryunden Kaiserin Plettenberg Garde du Corps von Bock Polach von Buelow von Metke Plettenber Piessen Ustgarten White Hall Hie Heng McKinley Ursday Themperor Mr. White Peror Francis Joseph Baden

Susie Morris Confesses to Fifth Fire After Home Shelter

Susie Morris, a 13 year old girl, confessed to setting five fires in a home at 20th Street area, using kerosene soaked papers and cracker boxes. Neighbors and school officials defended her character, while her aunt and uncle showed concern for probation and potential guardianship.

W. S. Steere Concord Rammar Post Alet Miss Freethey Susie Steere Susie Morris Oder Midgeley

Fire Destroyed Medfield Residence and Outbuildings

A 312 story frame house belonging to Charles Warner burned along with a barn and two outbuildings in Medfield. Firefighters arrived at 7 30 but the residence and outbuildings were destroyed with losses around 4000 dollars.

Charles Warner Medfield

In the Givis Courts Suffolk Superior Jury Report

In the Givis Courts Suffolk Superior case first jury was..

Pan Suffolk Lawton, J

Legal case index fragment with multiple v claims

An OCR like list shows numerous case captions and docket numbers including Lonergan v Brodderick and Nickerson v Bury ton Jr, Hoxie v Pickett, Cloud v Matteon rder, McQueeney v FH, Parry v Bryne, Sias v Fern, First Nat Bank of Anniston v Col, Stimson v NEB V Tr Co, Gilbert v Molnad, Flahavan v Morgan, Rogers v Schoens tal, Raeuchle v Chant but'hole M Co, Sherman v NY NH&HRR, Waggett v Daniel, Roorou v Lewis, Wiggin v Bedell, Powers v Googam, Aronofsky v Naethanson, Moran v Vann, Black v Lyon, Doyle v Cohen, Goldsmith v Berdwin, Pierce v Allen, Doyle v NY NH&HRR Session Without Jury, May general list with many more entries and scattered names and institutions.

Rder McQueeney Parry Bryne Sias Fern Nat Bk Annist Col Stimson NEB Tr Co Gilbert Mol Nad Flahavan Mogan Same Rogers Schoens Tal Raeuchle Chant But Hole M Co Sherman N_ YNH HRR Rantin Hanno Waggett Dan Roorou Lewis Wiggin Bedell Powers Googan Aronofsky Naethanson Moran Vann Black Lyon Doyle Cohen Goldsmith Berdwin Pierce Allen Ny, Nh&hrr

Malden Tort Suit Against City Over Street Defect

Cambridge jury hears John F. Stack by next friend claim of personal injuries from a Commercial street defect in Malden. Defenses are general. Sprout and Hurd represent the plaintiff Joseph F. Wiggin appears for the city.

John F. Stack City of McGuire Nash Martin Rourke Bacon Newton Boyle Stewart Little Christie

New Atlantic City Express Schedule Listed for Parlor Cars

Special train of parlor cars and vestibuled coaches departs New York at 3 30 p m from Liberty Street and South Ferry 3 20 p m arrives Atlantic City 6 45 p m northbound departs Atlantic City 2 16 p m arrives New York 5 25 p m tickets valid for stop over at Woodward Keywood?

New York Liberty Street South Ferry Atlantic City Kewood

Royal Blue Line Tours Advertised From Boston And New York

Travel ads offer escorted trips on the Royal Blue Line with tours from Boston on May 18 and from New York at a low price. Advertised costs include 35 dollars from Boston and 3 dollars from New York with all expenses included. The itinerary is listed at 2/1 Washington street, Bogeton by A. J. Simmons for the N E A.

Royal Blue Line Boston Hate New York Washington Street Bogeton A. J. Simmons

Amalgamated Copper notices stock transfer book closure

The Amalgamated Copper Company announces stock certificate transfer books for Cony will close Monday May 4 1900 at 6 0 clock p m for the annual meeting to be held June 4 1900 and will reopen Tuesday June 6 1900 at 10 0 a m.

Amalgamated Copper Company Broadway New York Cony WM. Kock Eveller

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