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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1901

Page

7

Shake-Up at Bradford Academy Sparks Staff Exodus

Bradford Academy in Haverill undergoes a major shake-up after Dr. Coggswell’s death and declining attendance. Miss Ida Allen resigns as principal along with several faculty including Miss Anthony Miss Barstow and Miss Iveson. New principal Miss Laura A. Knott and new classics instructor Miss Mabel I. Hart prepared to lead. changes aim to reverse enrollment decline as the centennial approaches. Drummer evangelist Rev J E Thompson hired to boost recruitment.

Barstow Jennie B. Iveson Ailep S&¥E Miss Ireson Newton Framingham Normal School Boston Allen Anthony Lowell Academy Laura A. Knott Lowell Normal School Mabel I. Hart Oberlin University of Ohio Hart Samuel M. Downs J. E. Thompson Young Handsame Debonair Smiling Try Vassar, Smith and 6Th Bradford Thompson People’s Methodist Church Haverhill T.ll

Slowest Sailing Vessel Arrives After Long Voyage

The slowest long voyage ship, of Italian origin, twice declared lost on routes from South America to Baltimore, has reached Nan tes France from Martinique after a notably lengthy voyage. The vessel endured ten months at sea and spent 198 days in Rosario with other delays, aiming for Maranham and other destinations.

Baltimore South America Nantes France Martinique West Indies Rosario Plymouth Isinte Beltiance Maranham Ate Baltimora

Horace Cheney Defended by Kleptomania Claim in Larceny Case

Waltham May 16 Horace Cheney a youth of aristocratic rank faces burglary charges for wedding presents. Neighbors recall a long pattern of theft bullying and disruptive conduct from kindergarten onward. A Miss Morris necklace thefts and a dangerous hammock incident are cited as episodes.

Hurd Street Cheney Horace Cheney Post Miss Morris Mary Emily Johnson Cheney Boon

Troubles of the Robinsons in Divorce Court

Bruce B. Robinson employed by the city at Albany street stables told Judge Sheldon he was ready to take his wife back, but Maria L. Robinson sued for divorce claiming cruelty and abuse. She allege she was dragged, choked, and objects were thrown. he denied hitting her and cited minimal support. Mrs. Hunter testified of a gentleman friend meeting at their home while the children were present.

Bruce B. Robinson Albany Street Sheldon Maria L. Robinson Mary K K. Hunter Robinson

Mary Baker Eddy Says Her Successor Will Be a Man

The Christian Science founder told the Associated Press that her future successor would be a man and clarified she did not mean Alfred Farlow or any current man. She said Science and Health shows who shall lead, noting God’s manhood and womanhood are revealed in Christ Jesus and Christian Science.

Concord N. H Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Science Christian Science Movement Alfred Farlow Earth Christ Jesus

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Holds 334th Commencement

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy held its 334th commencement in Pharmacy Hall with 12 graduates. Francis J. Connolly presided as class president and welcomed attendees, followed by class history, a scholarly oration by Chester Sweat, a class prophecy by Chester Wood, and a farewell by Mrs. Anna Louise Nelson. The graduation addresses were given by Hon. Charles J. Noyes, and degrees were conferred by President William H. Puffer.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Hall Corner St. Botolph Garrison Streets United States Massachusetts Boston Francis J. Connolly Charles A. Currier Chester Henry Sweat Chester B. Wood Anna Louise Nelson Charles J. Noyes William D. Wheeler William H. Puffer Hearn Massachusetts Colle of Pharmacy

List of Graduates in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

William Henry Ames William Tilden Bell Lydia Marie Cherry Francis Joseph Connolly Charlies Alpheus Currier Andrew Allen Dunham Anna Louise Nelson Charlotte Agnes ODonnell Charles Henry Osgood Chester Bennett Wood receive degrees of pharmaceutical chemist. Louise Aaron Lebowich Harle Howard Lyford are named as degree recipients.

William Henry Ames William Tilden Bell Lydia Marie Cherry Francis Joseph Connolly Charlies Alpheus Currier Andrew Allen Dunham Anna Louise’ Nelson Charlotte Agnes O’donnell Charles Henry Osgood Chester Bennett Wood Louise Aaron Lebowich Harle Howard Lyford

Gold Hands Girl in Jail in Manchester Case

Police identify Vergia Profit also known as Lizzie Jackson and Delmer Blackmore. She eluded New York and Boston authorities, jailed in Hillsboro County, appeals in Municipal Court, and linked to a two-woman con involving James Fairchild. Manchester police seek details. reward not stated.

New York Ofso Hillsboro Manchester Vergia Profit Lizzie Jackson Delmer Blackmore Boston Pyle Watts Boston Police Michael J. Healey Manchester Police James Fairchild Fairchild Mr. Fairchild Sue Sarve Lizzie Knon Itha Smith Sarah Hayes

Gaynors Ordered to Trial in New York

Judge Scown of the United States District Court affirmed a government order directing Colonel John Gaynar and his brothers William T and Koar Gaynar to stand trial. The decision centers on the Shields commission and related wartime actions.

Gaynors New York Scown United States District Court Commisee

Small Profit in Cottons Star Chamber in Malden

A May 16 notice reports a Cotton Manufacturers Association meeting to review business conditions amid a 2,000,000 piece stock and weak wage margins. It notes low profits from high-priced cotton and discusses curtailment effects and high-priced cloth costs.

Star Chamber Malden Fall River Cotton Manufacturers’ Association

Portrait Said to Be a Rubens Discovered in Chicago

A Chicago discovery prompts art critics to claim a portrait titled The Poet Was is a Rubens, owned by Robert W. Kinahan. The 19 by 13 inch painting allegedly features golden hair and a lofty coiffure, bought at a sheriff sale for a price not fully clear.

Chicago Rubens Robert W. Kinahan

Sewer construction sparks conflict in Dedham

In Dedham on May 16 tension rose among workers over sewer construction plans. Paragraphs describe sections being stalled and disputes flaring as crews blamed each other for delays while work appeared to halt.

Dedham Sean

Boston letter carriers debate shirt waist wear this summer

City letter carriers held a Wednesday meeting to discuss shirt-waist wear. A committee was appointed to select a pattern while most oppose binding the minority, allowing those who wish to wear it to do so and others to keep their summer suits. A few samples were shown with little enthusiasm.

Boston Letter Cariers Ose

Mystery Fix Stuns Hotel Kenmore Death In May Fire

In Washington on May 16 an apparent fatal fire at the Hotel Kenmore claimed census office clerk James Seymour. Clues include a bloody handprint on a window sill a broken fan a revolver and smoke from a fleeing woman. Investigators pursue leads as the case unfolds.

Washington Org James Seymour Merce Kenmore

Henry W Savage plans English opera tours next season

Stage reports Henry W. Savage intends to tour his English opera companies with brief engagements in cities of 200000 or more. Henrietta Crosman has accepted a play for next season authored by Mrs. J. P. Sutherland of this city. Melbourne MacDowell and Grace Mae Lamkin lead in the Tannhauser stock company of Milwaukee. Elsie De Wolfe’s The Way of the World opens at the Columbia Theatre in Washington on Oct 15 and will visit the Colonial Theatre here later.

Henry W. Savage Henrietta Crosman

Entertainment notes from Boston theatres and venues

The Boston theatre scene features new airraoe on 3 acts at Symphony Hall and the Tremont Theatre offering In leavened Bread and The Wooing of Priscilla with a May 27 date. Rogers Brothers in Central Park promotes a benefit at Hollis while Giddy Throng struggles at the Boston Theatre. Williams and Walker wrap their run at Park Theatre. Colonial and Russell host Royalty and a new vaudeville date. Little Red Riding Hood draws families at the Museum. Charlotte Hunt shines in Dad's Girl at Bowdoin Square Theatre. St Onge brothers excel at Keith's. Johnny Weber entertains at the crepe works. Cyrene dances at Music Hall. Austin & Stone's female military band draws attention. Nickelodeon shows feature all-female acts. advance tickets available with price reductions and orchestra seats.

Symphony Hall Tremont Theatre Priscilla Rogers Brothers Central Park Hollis Josep Feet Vincent T. Fetherston Bostoneatre Williams Walker Park Theatre Colonial Russell Museum Charlotte Hint Bowdoin Square Miss Hunt St. Onge Brothers Keith's Johnny Weber Music Hall Austin & Stone Nickelodeon Ibridge i Selec Priscila Mens Pete Ornney Ornney. Se Ummer New York Boston

Town Meeting Dog Dies in Clinton Home

The article notes a dog named Sport dies at his Clinton home after years of participation in town meetings. Hugh Stuart hosted the meetings with Judge John W. Corcoran and General P. A. Collins as partners and moderators. Sport was trained to applaud vocally during speeches and was a familiar figure at the gatherings.

Clinton Corcoran Hugh Stuart John W. Corcoran P. A. Collins

Justice grants sanity probe for Miss Gilman in Gilman estate case

In Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Maddox allowed Frasier Gilman to appoint a committee to examine Anna K Gilman a half sister of the late George Francia Gilman Her estate dispute centers on her mental condition and she will be brought from near London England for the examination to be conducted in Brooklyn

New York

Belcher Held For Larceny After Arrest In Quincy

Belcher, a resident of Brain, was arrested at his home in Quincy on a larceny charge. Police report the case dates to mid month with Belcher in custody awaiting further action.

Malden Timothy Foley Lved Quincy Charles A. Belch Lean

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