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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1901

Page

2

Exhibition of Attwood Drawings Opens at Museum of Fine Arts

An exhibition of original drawings by the late Francis Gilbert Attwood of Jamaica Plain opens today in the Museum of Fine Arts print rooms. spanning from Harvard humor to Life magazine pieces, the show covers late nineteenth century caricature, book illustrations, posters, and unpublished sketches, with many pages and miniature scenes. The display runs for one month and aims to delight both children and adults.

Francis Gilbert Attwood Jamaica Plain Museum of Fine Arts Harvard Poon Crewe United States Ceval Butler McKinley J. Attwood

Artist, fourth husband claimed by painter Anthony

Newton May 16 An artist named Ripley Osgood Anthony seeks annulment of his marriage to Frear claiming she has four living husbands and no divorces. He lists Palmer Obocock Gore and Obocock as spouses and notes Mrs Anthony vanished with paintings after a dispute. Police seek Gore for statement.

Buffalo Palmer Auburn Gore Obocock Anthony Ripley Osgood Anthony Newton Dr. Perkins West Newton Jaynes Chief Tarbox New York

GOLD DUST TALKS CONTINUED PROMOTIONAL VERSE

A promotional verse urges readers to use Gold Dust Washing Powder for all laundry needs. It appeals to housewives, contrasts old brushes with newer methods, and promises a better way from cellar to attic.

Amalgamated Wins Dissolution Of Temporary Injunction

Vice Chancellor Pitney in Jersey City lets dissolve the temporary injunction on the Amalgamated Copper Companys purchase of the Boston and Montana and related firms. The order form not yet decided but likely ready by Monday. Calvin O Geer filed the application via A P Heinze. C H Venner Company of Boston joined as co complainant. The claim cites proposed payments of 56 260 000 for Boston Montana and 18 000 000 for Butte Boston as excessive.

New York Pitney Jersey City Boston & Montana Amalgamated Copper Company Calvin O. Geer A. P. Heinze C. H. Venner Company Boston Boston & Montana Company Butte & Boston

Eldridge Retires After 27 Years as Police Chief

Superintendent Benjamin P. Pidtridge announces his retirement from the police department after twenty seven years of service. He plans a rest in Neponset and expresses gratitude toward colleagues and the press, noting the new leaders are capable and will succeed.

Yesterda Benjamin P. Pidtridge Minot Neponset Pemberton Square

Miss Mary E Libbey Ordained Deaconess at St Stephen's

A deaconess was created yesterday morning at St Stephen's. Miss Mary E Libbey, residing at St Anna's House on Florence Street, led by Bishop Lawrence and assisted by Revs Co H Brent T R Kimball F B Allen and Carlton P Mills. She knelt before an altar decked with flowers as communion was celebrated.

St. Stephen’s Mary E. Libbey St. Anna’s House Florence Street Lawrence Co. H. Brent T. R. Kimball F. B. Allen Carlton P. Mills Libbey

Opening of Au Chat Noir New Quarters Impresses Crowd

A large crowd gathered for the opening of Au Chat Noir at No 1 Boylston Place. Proprietor Harry Andreassy is highly regarded as the restaurant presents superior, newly furnished quarters near the Colonial Theatre with the old staff retained.

Boylston Place Harry Andreassy Colonial Theatre Joseph White Black Cat

Travel pamphlet details Royal Blue Line trip options

A circular describes battlefield tours to Gettysburg Blue Mountain Pen Mar Washington Philadelphia with a New York stopover and Boston departure on May 24. Tickets priced from Boston 32 dollars and from New York with full expense coverage. Pamphlet requests application to A J Simmons Royal Blue Line 211 Washington Street Boston.

Gettysburg Blue Mountain Pen Mar Washington D. C Philadelphia New York Boston A. J. Simmons, N. &. A Royal Blue Line Washington Street

Miss Dueth Will Wed Boston Tailor

Soubrette in The Rogers Brothers in Central Park to Become Bride of William Barry June 5. The young couple’s wedding, set for June 6, has aroused great interest in theatrical circles.

Rogers Brothers Central Park William Barry

Suffolk County Civil Court Sessions Summary

In First Session Justice Bell presides Alexis Menager versus Max Rogenthal for salary under contract. verdict $1400. Second Session Justice Sherman hears Thomas Corbett et al v Boston Elevated Railroad. Mary Corbett sues for injuries from May 27, 1899. plaintiffs aided by Irwin and Dickinson for counsel. Third Session Justice J. on Samuel Stein v H Swartz. National Cash Register Co. v Walter Welsh. Fourth Session Justice Bond Ramon Gram et al v Edward Stowell et al. Franklin S. Dobbins v John Ang et al. trials proceed with juries and defenses listed.

Bell Alexis Menager Max. Rogenthal Travehin Ee S. L. Whipple G. F. Bean Sherman Thomas Corbett Boston Elevated Railroad Mary Corbett Same M .F Charles Dickinson Samuel Stein H. Swartz Yeverett Street Louis N. Pennett John H. Blanchard National Cash Register Company Walter Welsh Cohen J. P. Crosby Edward Stowell J. B. Crawford C. Jenney Franklin Dobbins Soran B. Dobbins John. Ang Dover Street Bain Suffere Im

Body of John Prognine Recovered Near Point

The body of John Prognine, reportedly drowned May 1, was found off Ving Point, five miles from the accident site. Funeral services are planned at the Ferd-Sati chapel next Sunday, with burial in Bangor.

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Edward Graff & Co Fails In New York

Gustav Edward Graff and Thomas F. Nevins stock and bond brokers assign to Robert T. Barnum for creditors. Offices were at 6 Broadway New York and 187 Montague Street Brooklyn. Liabilities about 300000 with assets around 160000.

New York Gustav Edward Graff Thomas F. Nevins Edward Graff &Co Broadway Montague Street Brooklyn Robert T. Barnum

Grape-Nuts Said to Rebuild Brain and Nerves

A Excelsior Public Schools superintendent recounts discovering his breakdown was from insufficient food rather than work. He used Grape-Nuts for three weeks, noting improved energy, spirits, and health, and recommends brain worker diet adjustments.

I’. A. White

June Wedding Links Stage Star To Boston Tailor

Miss Leonie Dueth known for The Roger Brewer in Central Park will wed William Barry a Boston tailor in Mason street. The couple’s romance spanned two years with the bride-to-be visiting his family in New York and plans to leave the stage for domestic life. The ceremony is set for June 5 in New York.

Leonie Dueth Roger Brewer Central Park Hollis William Barry Mason Street New York

East Boston Engine House Site Opposition Sparks City Debate

Residents fear danger to children as they protest a fire engine house planned for the corner of Saratoga and Prescott Streets. The site near Emerson Grammar School requires horses to navigate a narrow hill and tight streets. Opponents cite safety concerns while supporters urge construction. Alderman Kelly and district councilors reportedly oppose the project.

Boston Saratoga Prescott Streets Saratoga Street Emerson Grammar Kelly Prescott Street Emerson School

Sea Serpent Sighted in Penobscot Bay Maine

Bangor reports a sea serpent seen by fishermen in Penobscot Bay. Witnesses described a huge horselike head and neck, horned and scaled, with a long tail, surface splashes, and a potential 200 feet length before it dove. No injuries reported.

Penobscot Bay

Man Falls Into Furnace At Chatham Mill

In Chatham New Brunswick on May 16 a man named Guthro fell into a furnace at the Guthro Snowball saw mill as it closed. His body was found this morning burned beyond recognition after he slipped while feeding sandu into the hot chamber.

Chatham N. B Genator Guthro Sandu

German plan new expedition against Boxers in Chi Li region

Dr Morrison reports from Pekin that German staff tell allies of an upcoming expedition to suppress the Boxers in the southern Chi Li province beyond Ching Ching and invite allied cooperation. Departure of French troops has been countermanded.

London Morrison the Times Pekin Chi-Li Ching-Ching

Morrill Requiem Mass for Petar Morris in Boston

Requiem high mass for Petar Morris will be held at the French Gaur Isabella Street Boston Saturday morning at eight o'clock. Provincetown papers note the service copy.

Morrill Petar Morris French Gaur Isabella Street Boston Provincetown

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