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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1895

Page

9

Boston School Board Grants Prosecution for Child Neglect

The Boston School Board adjourned after three hours with an order allowing the chief truancy officer to prosecute Mrs. Mary Lombard of Brighton for keeping a child from public schools. She will be summoned to the Municipal Court. details mention votes on parade plans and building needs.

Boston Department Brighton Seaver Mary Lombard McDonald Boston School Regiment Mechanics’ Building Winship Thomas Strange Anderson Board of Supervisors Common Council Committee On Rules and Regulations Geneseest Parkman School Cy Council Walpole Street Vernon Street Wetmore Pettigrove Messrs. Wetmore Dunn and

Boy's Purse, Man's Pride: Wheeler Sentenced for Embezzlement

George H. Wheeler, 19, pleaded guilty to embezzling 2200 dollars from Chandler and Co. He deposited 600 dollars, then diverted 2200 for personal use, traveled the world, and was later captured after returning. Judge Fessenden considers reform or reformatory punishment.

George H. Wheeler Superior Criminal Court Fessenden Chandler & Co Winter Street Wheeler Chelsea Texas Willard Howland Massachusetts Reformatory

Shooting Affair Shocks Freedom New Hampshire Town

On May 12 a man named Mr. Harrison was shot near the heart by a local young woman with a loaded gun in a lane. The weapon carried only wads, burning a hole in his clothing. he was taken home and is expected to recover. The assailant and her escort fled the scene and no legal action is anticipated.

Freedom N. H Harrison Frank Towle

Satolli Replies on Asbury Park P etition

The Rev J P Dawson reports Monsignor Satolli acknowledges the petition by Asbury Park and Ocean Grove Christian Endeavor societies calling for Rev Father Phelan of St Louis to retract his remarks. Satolli regrets the issue and defers to St Louis authorities. Dawson will forward copies to the St Louis archbishop and may escalate if no action is taken.

Asbury Park N. J J. P. Dawson Westminster Presbyterian Church Monsignor Satolli Christian Endeavor Societies Ocean Grove Father Phelan St. Louis Monsignor Satolli Promeence of Mr. Dawson

Funeral for Amos R. Barrett Held at Somerville

The funeral for Amos R. Barrett, late superintendent of motive power on the Boston and Maine, was held yesterday from Perkins Street Baptist Church Somerville with road officials in attendance and music directed by Superintendent Hatch. The column also notes the Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway franchise from Boston to Newton and the West End extension toward Newton creating a 13 mile line, plus electric display along Washington Street and lamp-lit tracks.

Amos R. Barrett Boston & Maine Road Perkins Street Somerville Hatch Union Depot Old Eastern Quartet Commonwealth Avenue Street Railroad Boston Newton Washington Street West End Dover West Rialto

Birth at 12000 Feet Sets Continental Record

Dr. Christopher of Colorado Springs reported the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Taggart at the summit of Pike's Peak. Taggart, foreman of the cog road, resides in a section house 12 000 feet above sea level. This marks the first recorded birth at such elevation on the continent.

Colorado Springs Col Christopher Pike’s Peak John Taggart Taggart Manitou

Mary Ross In Gas Leak Suspected At Adams House

Mary Ross a longtime head laundress at the Adams House was found in a nearly asphyxiated condition from escaping gas in her room at 7 yesterday morning. She was taken to City Hospital where recovery seems unlikely. The accident is blamed on failing to shut off a drop light supply and a leaky gas tube.

Mary Ross Adams House City Hospital

Suspect Arrested in Break-In at Newbury Street Apartment

William A. Stewart, a young man of color living at 7 Camden Street South End, is in custody at Station 16 on charges of breaking and entering the apartment of Charles F. Crowell at 382 Newbury Street last week. A silver watch and cash were reported stolen from Ingrid Akerson’s room. Akerson’s watch was found on Stewart upon arrest.

William A. Stewart Camden Street South End Station 16 Charles F. Crowell Newbury Street Ingrid Akerson Stewart Akerson

Evangélisue Association Opens Eighth Annual Meeting

The Evangélisue Association of New England began its eighth annual two day conference in Park Street Church vestry yesterday morning. The opening session featured a town meeting style program with ministers and lay delegates from several New England churches.

Evangélisue Association of New England Park Street Church iMag Bromfiel Church

Pelted With Pie In North End Mischief Case

Three West End gallants bought aged pies from a Prince Street baker and hurled them at two youths in Hanover Street. Police captured two of the pie throwers, with a warrant sought for the third, in a case described as the city’s first assault by pie.

Prince Street Hanover North End Hanover Street Solomon Wolf North Street Fleet Cain Frank McKenna John Kelley George Burnett John Bursend

Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association Convenes in New York

The sixteenth annual Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association meeting opens in Delmonico's banquet hall with over 400 delegates. Benjamin H. Yar is elected president and George W. Lynch is named first vice president. Walter Barnes stays as secretary treasurer. A Chicago-led board of directors is chosen. Delegates dine at Waldorf and attend Palmer's Theatre show with an evening banquet and theatre plans for the trip.

New York Hotel Men’s Mutual Benefit Association Delmonico's Benjamin H. Yar Spring Lake N. J George W. Lynch Florence San Diego Cal Chicago Walter Barnes Folowing Charles Hilton L. E. Howard Jewett, Wilcox F. W. Rice Pinney H. J. Bohm W. H. Worth G. D. Sherman The Waldorf George C. Boldt Chaud Brissotin de Volaille Francaise Froid Crabes Bellevue Palmer’s Theatre Bonifaces

Senate panel weighs report on bribery charges exonerating senators

Albany May 14 The special Senate committee examining bribery charges against Senators Coggeshall Robertson and Raines over New York City firemen salary bill reviews its drafted report. It exonerates the named senators and discusses the testimony at length.

Albany N. Y Senate Coggeshall Robertson Rainés New York City

Malden Man Sentenced to Concord Reform School

In Malden District Court on May 14 Harry R. McCullum, who stole a watch from John McKenzie of Melrose and took laudanum, was sentenced to Concord reform school.

Malden Harry R. McCullum John McKenzie Melrose Tétdy Concord Reformatory

Natal Day Celebration Marks 24th Anniversary at St Rose Hall

ITS NATAL DAY celebrated the Cathedral T A and B Society's twenty fourth anniversary with an entertaining social at St Rose Hall Worcester street. Guests included Thomas Barrett P F McDonald Thomas McGarry and others. A varied program featured music readings dancing and ventriloquism with encores and a rose reward for Emily Frazer after her violin solo.

T. A. and B. Society St. Rose Hall Worcester Street Thomas Barrett St. Mary’s Elizabeth Doyle D. D. Driscoll Annie Nellie Sullivan Katie Ahern Radigan Maggie Downey Bertha Lillie Duffy Mamie Annie O’brien Mamie Connors Nellie Goslin Agnes Harley Lizzie Mahoney Lennie Hennessy Emma Harley Stasia Enright M. A. Brennan Katherine Geoghan Margaret Sullivan Lizzie McGarvey Lizzie Robinson Mary Gormar J. H. Tierney N. McCarthy W. H. Dacy J. W. Reardon Ralph Reardon Michael Gorman William Notley Daniel Ryan William Quinn Gertrude Mildred Tate Joseph T. Brennan Will H. Mahoney Emily Frazer W. J. Geary Annie Tate Frank Wright James Driscoll Martin Ryan Richard Leshner John Killeen

Call to Dr Savage at Washington Unitarian church

Rumor says Rev Minot J Savage of the Church of the Unity may receive a call from a major Unitarian church in Washington D C The Washington society reportedly desires him as its leader and may invite him Eventually he is expected back from Chicago with no official word yet received by Savage or his family

Minot J. Savage Church of the Unity Washington, D. C Washington Church Society Savage

Funeral for Patrick Twigg in West End Church

Patrick Twigg died suddenly Sunday morning at his Parkman street residence West End. A requiem high mass was celebrated at St Joseph's Church by Rev Joseph Anderson. Many floral tributes and pall bearers listed, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.

Patrick Twigg Parkman Street West End St. Joseph’s Church Joseph Anderson E. L. Bates Nellie C. Driscoll

Young man arrested in $1000 oil painting theft

Hugh McIntosh, 23, of 382 Parker Street, was seized by Officers Lynch and Gad dis for allegedly stealing a flower painting valued at 1000 dollars from Charles P. George of the Hotel Edinboro. Police say he had a lien on the piece and removed it from George’s home with a companion last week. no location or secreted painting found in a house search.

Hugh McIntosh Parker Street Lynch and Gaddis Charles P. George Edinboro McIntosh George

Concert Programme at Music Hall Tonight

The Music Hall concert opens with Persian March and Overture then Marriage of Figaro. Mozart Waltz Martin follows. Robin Hood and La Vierge selections appear with Le Dernier Somme and Leoncavallo Intermezzo. I Pagliacci Ballet Music Sylvia Rob Roy Waltz Artist's Life Polka Violanta Boccaccio complete the programme.

Music Hall Martin Paaneswee Neeeses Cemplter Leoncavallo Delibes Koren Pagliac Ballet Sylvia Rob Roy

Greater New York Bill Passes Assembly Without Amendment

Albany May 14 The Assembly defeated a motion to visit the referendum and passed the Greater New York Bill without amendment by a vote of 88 to something.

Albany N. Y Assembly Greater New York

Harvard audience hears Joseph Jefferson on drama at Sanders Theatre

Joseph Jefferson addressed Harvard students at Sanders Theatre drawing 1500 attendees. He contrasted oratory and acting, shared backstage anecdotes, and stressed preparation and consistency in performance as he discussed genius, art, and the staging craft with Professors and President Eliot in attendance.

Sanders Theatre Joseph Jefferson Harvard Jefferson Memorial Hall Bob Acres Rip van Winkle Sanders Eliot Mr. Jefferson New Hampshire Daniel Webster Boston Othello Cassio Macready England Sir Joshua Reynolds Garrick Dogberry Aldleman

Copley Hall Musicale Praises Hartmann and Hunsicker

A large audience praised 13 year old Hartmann for a remarkable violin performance and Helen Boice Hunsicker for a versatile flawless voice. The program mixed national songs and children's numbers with works by Saint-Saens Corelli and a Hungarian piece. The second concert is set for Friday with Hartmann performing Mendelssohn concerto at Cop ley Hall.

Copley Hall Nature Helen Boice-Hunsicker Arthur M. Hartmann New York Arthur Foote Liche Juf Weiderschu Hartmann C. Saint-Saens Corelli Hunsicker Catherine Hall Arthur Lee M. Charles G. Ames Abba Gdéold Woolson

Hagadon Captured After Flight From Debtor Court

John C. Hagadon, pursued by Constable Blatt, was captured on Worcester square and jailed at Charles Street. He previously fled from the Municipal Court on March 21 after being ordered to pay $286. he asked to take the poor debtor’s oath and was committed to jail awaiting further examination of his assets.

John C. Hagadon Blatt Worcester Square Charles Street Hardy L. J. Adams Hagadon Westlake Brown

Motion for vacation and rehearing in Shurtleff divorce case

Judge Braley heard a motion in the divorce case of Dr. Fred C. Shurtleff and Grace L. W. Shurtleff for a vacation of the decree and a rehearing. The motion relies on newly discovered evidence from Delia Furey stating she saw Harry Healey hug Shurtleff and that they were frequently together. Counsel argued over the admissibility of the affidavits and the court reserved its decision.

Braley Superior Co Hbell Fred C. Shleff Grace L. W. Shurtleff Delia Furey Shurtleff Julien Avenue Harry Healey Hugh Shurtleff Heal Libellant Micellee Miss Furey Davitts J. R. Smith The Hesseltine Iibell

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