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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1896

Page

8

Not From Boston New York Death Ties Louise Lansburg to Fanconniere

The Colonnade Hotel death identity was confirmed as Louise Lansburg of France born, who married an Englishman in 1892 and ran away with Felicien Fanconniere. He identified the body at the morgue using handwriting and a hair braid, recounting a tale of thwarted marriage, emigration, and hardship ending in a fatal act.

New York Everett Boston Colonnade Louise Lansburg France Sheffield Eng America Felicien Fanconniere Fanconniere Philadelionia Louise Cala’s Fanconiere Belgium Bouise Africa Touise Washington Fanconnierre

Embezzler Henry Bollin Sentenced in Omaha

Omaha treasurer Henry Bollin received a nineteen year penitentiary term and a 210000 dollar fine double the embezzled amount. The ruling comes after his conviction for embezzlement in the Omaha case.

Omaha, Neb Henry Bollin Omaha

Old St Patrick's Congregation to Have a Fine Structure

Ground was broken on May 1 for a new parish church at Harrison avenue and East Lenox street replacing the Northampton Street building. The old St Patrick's, dating back over sixty years, served a large Catholic community, with Father Lynch and later Father O'Donnell guiding 7000 souls in a district now thriving under Rev. Philip J. O'Donnell and Rev. Stephen S. O'Brien, as the new edifice promises a larger, modern home for worship and parish life.

Northampton Street Hampden Street Washington Street Harrison Avenue Engine Company No. 23 Boston St. Mary’s North End St. Augustine's Chapel Thomas Lynch Ireland Roxbury Dorchester Groas Father Lynch Joseph Gallagher St. Patrick’s Church Dudley and Hampden Streets St. Patrick's Church Philip J. O'Donnell Church of the Sacred Heart East Cambridge Father O'Donnell Stephen S. O'Brien Rockland Boston University Boston College Brighton Seminary Watting George W. Leahy Catholic University Highland Lake Grove Dudley Street Opera House City Point Catholic Association Thomas A. Mullen Joseph Callahan South Boston William Breslin John P. Daly Richard T. Harris Patrick Manning Peter Whalen John Curley Henry Garrity William Barry John P. Doran A . State House The City Press Herbert A. Kenny James Curley Vincent McDonough Patrick Finnerty Maurice McGinness Laurence Cunningham John Conway James Dooly Francis A Campbell William Toomey David F. Kent Edward Curran William O'Malley East Lenox Street

Debut at Court Described for Consuelo Vanderbilt

London May 17. An American element rises as Consuelo Vanderbilt, now Duchess of Marlborough, is to be presented at court. The detailed procedure, dress rules, ceremonies, escorts, and audience with the Queen are outlined, with emphasis on debutante formality and royal etiquette.

London Queen's Duchess of Marlborough Consuelo Vanderbilt New York Buckingham Palace Henry VIII Prince Consort Princess of Wales Prince of Wales

Liquor seizures Sunday reported in city precincts

Officers of Division 1 seized three gallons of lager from Demiter Bohilensky of 1837 Endicott Street and thirty five gallons of ale plus two gallons of mixed liquors from Salvado Rocco of 18 Foster Street. Edward E. Smith, 28, of 9 Billerica Street, was arrested for selling intoxicating liquor.

Division 1 Demiter Bohilensky Endicott Street Salvado Rocco Foster Street Edward 8. Smith Billerica Street

Sleepwalker Falls Thirty-One Feet From Window

Hugh Nathans aged 23 of 4 Lovett Place awoke sleeping and walked from a third story window Sunday morning. He fell thirty-one feet but sustained only severe shaking with no serious injuries.

Hugh Nathans Lovett Place

Breaking and Entering Charge Looms Over Young Man

Charles W. Hiler, 21, was caught breaking into the home of Willis C. Richmond at 1380 Warren Avenue by a Division 6 officer. He was charged with breaking and entering and larceny of a gold chain and $1 in cash.

Charles W. Hiler Willis C. Richmond Warren Avenue

Beware of the West in a Lynn Labor Church talk

Herbert N. Casson delivered a startling noon address at the Lynn Labor Church titled Beware of the West. He used maps to compare fifty year old Western states with a possible future independent West, condemning East dominance and urging cross Mississippi cooperation between labor and farmers.

Lynn Herbert N. Casson Charlotte Perkins Stetson West New England Mississippi Massachusetts Indiana Iowa Illinois Nebraska Louisiana Alabama Georgia North Carolina New York City Minnesota South England Ireland Spain Cuba Pacific Thirteen Colonies American Republic Star of Empire Atlantic George III Boston New York Benedict Arnold John Sherman Bunker Hill Chicago Washington Tillman Debs Pingree Lincoln East Christ Jerusalem Samuel Adams Bunker Hill Monument Faneuil Hall Old South Church Gulliver Union Rid North

Cambridge Fire Confirms Firebugs Are More Than Reid and Dale

Complications in Somerville follow their raid on Caldwell's Store as investigators reassess blame among Cambridge arson suspects. Last night a Park Street Byke Street two story building burned totally, suspected incendiary cause with $800 to $1000 loss. A separate barn fire in Garden Court caused about $1000 damage with $2000 coverage, also deemed incendiary.

William H. Daley William G. Reid Cambridge Park Property Byke Street Plympton Richardson & Macon John Melvitt College City McNulty Division 1 Garden Court Joseph Finick

Central Labor Union presses city on school sanitation and labor rights

The Central Labor Union urged Boston to spend the $800000 already set aside to fix unsanitary public schools. Bakers and portage engineers outlined long hours and low wages, prompting a demand for better conditions and support for strikes. A route change for the Labor Day parade was proposed to avoid School and Beacon streets. A new anti displacement of inmate labor resolution passed unanimously, and union musicians were favored over non residents. Baths in schools were endorsed, and thanks given to John Turner for Britain trade union work. Marlboro CLU coordinated to oppose the biennial referendum at polls.

Central Labor Union Board of Aldermen Bakers’ Union Portage McDougal Carlton Donovan School Beacon Knights Templars State House Boston Anderson John Turner Shop Assistants’ Union of Great Britain Trades Unions Marlboro Central Labor Union

Ancient Town Celebrates 250th Anniversary in Andover

Andover marks its 250th birthday with holiday decorations and a week of events. Historical sermons open the commemoration at churches led by pastors including Professor John Phelps Taylor and Rev. Frank K. Shipman. A mammoth parade, public meeting, dinner, and fireworks close the day with town dignitaries and students participating.

Andover Andover Jis The Theological Seminary John Phelps Taylor F. W. Kline St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Thomas A. Field S. A F. A. Wilson the Free Church Frederic Palmer Christ Episcopal Church Old South Church Frank K. Shipman Town Hall Peter D. Smith South Church Albert Poor Annie Sawyer Downs J. W. Churchill J. N. Cole Committee of Fifteen

Prisoners Proved Liars In Somerville Bicycle Case

Somerville police doubt confessions by Daley and Reid after bicycles stolen from Jackson Caldwell Co. were tracked to be partly recovered. Six and a portion of the seventh wheel were found, disproving claims of two disposed in the Charles River. Officer Edward Hamblen’s alleged inaction and recent vacation stir questions about the arrest and department politics.

Somerville Daley Reid Kelly Carter Boston Cambridge Charles River Edward Hamblen Caldwell Hamblen Heron Parkhurst

Reward dispute over Cambridge incendiary arrest reward

A Cambridge fire insurance reward of 500 dollars prompts debate on who deserves payment. Friends of Inspector Jim Murray contend he should receive a share for helping arrest firebugs Reid and Daley, while many favor Officer McKenna of Waltham as the main beneficiary of the reward.

Cambridge Jim Murray Reid and Daley Officer McKenna Waltham

Uniformed Swindler Sought By Charlestown Youth

A handsome man in naval officer attire approached James Moore at Bigelow's office on Tremont Row. He promised a $30 month position but demanded $6 in advance. Moore seeks Lieutenant M. Bertram, aided by Inspectors Cogan and Morrissey. Moore was taken to Charter Street dispensary for medical exam.

Bigelow Tremont Row James Moore Charlestown Moore M. Bertram Cogan and Morrissey Police Young Moore Bertram Charter Street

German Press Demands Samoa Chief Justice Ide Remake Policy

The All-Deutschen Blatter denounces American Chief Justice H. C. Ide for refusing to address complaints by German planter Bulow against native Samoans because the charges were in German. It asserts Germans in Samoa pay over two thirds of Ide’s salary and urges German government intervention to ensure fair treatment under his jurisdiction.

Berlin All-Deutschen Blatter Bulow Samoa H. C. Ide

Widow Maggie Gavney Injured in Six Foot Fall

Maggie Gavney a 28 year old married resident of 123 Chelsea street fell from a window at her home Saturday night. The six foot drop caused a spinal fracture and she was taken to Station 15 before transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Maggie Gavney Chelsea Street Dunn Massachusetts General Hospital

Theosophists elect new adept to succeed Lindley

At a New York Theosophical Society meeting president Ernest T. Hargrove announced that William Q. Judge appointed a new adept to succeed Mrs. Catharine A. Lindley. The name, meant to be kept secret for a year, was revealed early due to the importance of the work undertaken by the society.

New York Theosophical Society Ernest T. Hargrove William Q. Judge Catharine A. Lindley

Bianco Mourns: Death of Proprieter’s Infant Son

The infant son of Alexander F. Bianco proprietor of a noted Boston Italian restaurant died suddenly from brain fever at his East Boston home. The 13 month old boy was an only child and both parents and many friends are grieved. The funeral is set for Tuesday.

Alexander F. Bianco Boston

Lowery in Trouble Over Duty Watch Discrepancies

Captain Wescott and Sergeant Lowery watched the day men for late departures. Five officers faced the Board of Police last week on charges raised by Lowery and Wescott. Hearings were held and are under advisement while rumors of a harsher outcome circulate. Lowery’s earlier appearances at the board are noted.

Wescott Division 3 Lowery Board of Police Sergeant Lowery

Archbishop Ireland Falls From Wealth To Poverty

Archbis hop Ireland of St Paul sees real estate losses shrink his fortune from 1.5 million to near poverty over three years. He plans a cathedral and a major school, aided by Maurice Aubach bank president and other Chicago area creditors. He has engaged Nichols Dean ex-Governor Merriam and Great Northern official W P Clough to settle debts.

ST. Paul Ireland United States Maurice Auerbach Union Bank W. B. Dean Nichols & Dean Merriam W. P. Clough Great Northern Railroad A. H. Lindeke

Baptist Spring Anniversary Meeting Opens in Asbury Park

In Asbury Park New Jersey on May 17 the regular spring anniversary meeting of the Baptist Church opens for six days. The gathering promises great attendance with representatives from all branches and adjacents including the Baptist Publication Society and the American Baptist Missionary Union. New officers will be elected and reports for the year will be issued as speakers from Maine to Texas address the groups.

Asbury Park N. J The Baptist Church Baptist Publication Society American Baptist Missionary Union American Baptist Home Mission Society Baptist Education Society

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