Trust Betrayed in Boston Divorce Hearings
The article reports two sad divorce cases heard by Judge Maynard in Boston. Southwick seeks separation from Charlotte over infidelity with his friend, while Zipporah Seligman sues Joseph for repeated infatuation and improper visits to Newton. both cases end in rulings or adjournments, with custody and support issues noted.
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Southwick
Charles J. South Wick
Charlotte
St. Louis
Boston
Winthrop
Charles P. Fales
Cazenove Street
Mary Clark
Fitch
Warren Street
Zipporah Seligman
Joseph
New York
Newton
J. S. Cohen
Seligman
Ruth
William R. Dunn
Emilie N
Fannie L. Baldwin
Harry H
Waning Season Promises Final Boston Theatre Run
The city theaters close their regular year tonight with Salvi ni’s Othello at the Museum, Shore Acres and The Sporting Duchess at the Castle Square and Hollis, plus Vill age Postmaster at Park and other farewells. Performances wind down with Bostonians at Tremont, Carmen at Castle Square, and a royal Arcanum benefit at Tremont. Edison's vitascope debuts accompany last showings at several venues.
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Remont Theatre
ABBEY
Remors & Grau
Mgrs
Tremont
Dratie
Darey
Mexico
Robin Ood
The Man with the Medal at the World’s Fair
An advertisement extols Ayers Sarsaparilla as the only medaled product at the 1893 World’s Fair, praising its purity and healing power. The copy asserts the medal proves merit, not creates it, calling the tonic the sovereign blood purifier of the world for half a century.
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Ayer
Watch Presented To Mr F H Friedberg At North End Union
A Pleasant party at the North End Union Hall on Parmeter street honored Mr. F H Friedberg with a gold watch chain and charm. Presentation was made by Mr Samuel Berman and the North End Union singing club provided entertainment. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Channell, Friedberg 88, Max Ritenger, Max Shenesky, Samuel Hubvara, Davis B Rinchert, Ben Bloom, Samuel Bloom and William Pisansky.
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North End Union Hall
Parmenter Street
F. H. Friedberg
North End Union Boys
Friedberg
Muel Berman
North End Union Medy Club
Channell
Berman
Max Ritenrg
Blue Hill quarry probe continues amid contractor testimony
The Norfolk county investigation into public works pressed on with no charges yet filed. Lyman D. Willcut, contractor for the courthouse, admitted burning fifteen years of firm books and faced questions on subcontracts and finances. Witnesses described rug sales commissions and contract disclosures as the committee sought evidence and produced documents including a disputed Willcut contract. The session closed with testimony from H N Bates outlining Morrill’s commissions and past work on the Dedham Court House, and the panel adjourned until Monday.
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Norfolk County
Blanchard
Storey
Lyman.d. Willcut
Court House
Willcut
H. N. Bates & Co
Willecut
Morrill
Morse
Sanger
State House
H. A. Libby
J. H. Pray & Co
Ridgeway
New
Supreme Court
Feely
Mr. Sanger
Bates
West End
Mr. Feely
H. N. Bates
Wait
Dedham Court House
Blue Hill
A. B. Franklin
County Commissioners
Wiggin
Thespian Club Hosts First Panjandrum Evening on Berkeley
The Thespian Club held its first panjandrum at Berkeley street rooms with chef Harry Lane presenting new dishes. Guests included William Stone Thomas Plunkett Hugh Henry Frank Pearson Walter Sherwood William McCormick J J Gillespie Ben Kennison and Joe Kéhen. Regrets came from Joseph B Weeks and Al Sword. At the preliminary meeting the group noted Mr Stone’s Othello performance.
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Thespian Club
Berkeley Street
Harry Lane
William Stone
Thomas Plunkett
Hugh Henry
Frank Pearson
Walter Sherwood
William McCormick
J. J. Gillespie
Ben Kennison
Joe Kéhen
Young Sandow
Joseph B. Weeks
al Sword
Stone
Bank President Plans Oak Grove Chapel in Cemetery
It is reported that George R. Bradford president of the First National Bank of Gloucester will erect a stone chapel at Oak Grove cemetery. The chapel will seat about 100 and be furnished for funeral services with plans nearly prepared.
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Gloucester
George R. Bradford
First National Bank
Oak Grove Cemetery
Greek Play Captive staged at Bijou with Trove of names
The dress rehearsal of The Captive at the Bijou Opera House previews a Greek setting with Philocrates and Tyndarus at center. Notable cast includes Lucius H. Bugbee as Philocrates and Marshall B. Evans as Tyndarus. Delegations from Boston Latin schools, Tufts, and Boston University Historical Club attend. A debate at BU aims to exclude women from the debating club as six women members face dismissal.
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Plantus
Bijou
Francis M. Carroll
Aetolia
Elis
Hegio
Philopolemus
Philocrates
Tyndarus
Aristophanes
Stalagmus
Flis
Ergasilus
Howard T. Crawford
Lucius H. Bugbee
Marshall B. Evans
Boston
Cambridge
Somerville
Malden
Everett
Lynn
Lawrence and
Lowell
Tufts College
Boston University Historical Club
William B. Huntingdon
William Ellery C. Leonard
John T. Gove
Bijou Opera House
Boston University
Boston University settles cap and gown timing
The next year's seniors will wear caps and gowns at the start of fall term rather than in January. The debate drew strong opposition from both male and female students, with many vowing not to purchase them. The current senior class continues its stance against wearing mortar boards and gowns on class day, leaving the choice to the women.
Stetson Estate Liquidation Ends Police News Era
The Stetson Estate ends its Police News publication after years of revenue loss. Park Theatre will close for season and reopen under Charles H. Hoyt’s management. Boston Job Print remains active under Blaisdell as estate affairs are settled. Emma S. Stokes named administratrix of Kate Stetson Stetson’s estate. bonds set at $10,000.
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Police News
John Stetson, Jr
Melvin O. Adams
Park Theatre
Charles H. Hoyt
Fred Wright
Boston
Stetson
Blaisdell
Adams
Savoy
Life of Boston
Grant
Suffolk Probate Court
Emma
Stokes
Kate Stokes Stetson
Teachers Institute in Wellfleet Closes After Successful Session
A May 14 closing of a Wellfleet teachers institute under State Board of Education direction featured talks by George A. Walton and Arthur C. Boyden on history and language studies, Henry T. Bailey on drawing, and Rev. A. E. Winship on Horace Mann. Morning sessions covered numbers, advanced reading, geography and arithmetic with Aldrich Murdock Bailey and Boyden contributing lectures.
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Wellfleet
State Board of Education
George A. Walton
Walton
Arthur C. Boyden
Bridgewater Normal School
Henry T. Bailey
A. E. Winship
Horace Mann
Winship
George S. Aldrich
Newton
Mass
F. F. Murdock
Aldrich
Bailey
Murdock
Verdict for Hector in $20,000 suit against Boston Electric
In the Superior Court Chief Justice Mason ordered a verdict for Albert E. Hector in his tort action against the Boston Electric Light Company for injuries at 41 Temple Place. Hector was hurt after contact with an electrical wire during operation of alternating current lines. This followed a first trial verdict of $5,000 that was overturned by the Supreme Court.
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Mason
Albert E. Hector
Boston H Electric Light Company
Hector
Temple Place
Suprémeé Court
Dedham
Michael A. Dolan
Quincy
West End Street Railway Company
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Hyer Sisters
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May
Isham
the Howard
Meers Brothers
Gertrude Pianka
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Algiers
Palace Theatre
Nickelodeon
Curio
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Bill Nye
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Sun Gay Post
Norfolk County Investigation
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Micker
Stetson Estate
Teachers’ Institute
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Boston Museum
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Keith’s
Edison
Eugene Tompkin
Mgr
America
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Col. Ingersoll
Jais
Isaac B. Rich
Villace Postmaster
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Tremont Row
Stolley Square
Gertrude
Charlotte Pianka
Boston Music Hall
Music Hall
Max Zach
Chas
Atkinson Bowdoin Sq. Theatre
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