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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
7
The case reopens disputes over the will of the late Ketcham after his death from alleged drinking. Minnie Wallace, now Mrs Ketcham, faces a bitter fight with the in-laws over inheritance. Sawyer sues for twenty thousand dollars and attorney A S Trade leads the defense in Chicago.
New York dispatch outlines Minnie Walkup Ketcham facing a Chicago lawsuit over a fortune valued near 600000. A detective guards her West Eighty Eighth Street home while a Chicago lawyer seeks a comfortable share, amid rumors of marriage to a Fifth Avenue magnate.
In September 1897, a man accompanied his partner to Milwaukee where they wed. Strangely, Ketcham remained husband to the beautiful New Orleans girl for only one month before his death, mirroring Walkup’s brief marriage and untimely demise.
Dr. Theodore Herzl reports to Professor Richard Gottheil that he met with the Ottoman Sultan in Constantinople to gain consent for the Palestine colonization plan. A Jewish Colonial Trust in London aims for 10 million dollars capital, with many shares sold including Boston buyers. Herzl urges rapid collection of federation tax and sale of shares as American activity grows.
Hobart's mausoleum project in Patterson New Jersey will be built with 40 by 22 foot floor space and 18 foot height. The front features fluted Ionic columns with carved capitals. The contract price is reported around 85000 dollars.
The Children’s Mission to the Children of the Destitute holds its fifty second anniversary this afternoon at 3 o’clock at Arlington Street Church. An organ recital from 2 30 to 3 followed by short addresses by popular speakers. The Harvard Quartet and the mission children will sing to conclude. All interested in children should attend.
The regular monthly meeting of the Citizens' Trade Association of St Bos ton was held at Grand Army Hall Meridian Street. John E. Palmer assistant engineer of the Boston Transit Commission gave an interesting talk on the new tunnel.
Detroit May 21 Ex Secretary of War Alger is aboard a ship bound for Carlsbad Germany and is described as hopelessly ill. He has suffered months of poor health with a precarious condition since leaving the Cabinet. He may live months or longer, but his end is a matter of time and his illness is thought to stem from gall stones.
Lynn May 21 Alderman William P Connery was sworn in amid a large crowd. He interrupted a Lynn & Boston railroad petition seeking double tracking, suggesting the company review its franchise terms. The night marked Connery as the first Irish American Democrat from Ward 5 in years to sit on the council.
The Ringling Bros parade thrilled crowds after a weather delay. Spectators lining streets cheered caparisoned horses, elephants, camels, and clowns. Boys scrambled for coins from high windows while business districts felt the festive pulse as tents filled and performances drew praise.
Mrs Lucy Jennings Conde aged 63 widow of Jesse Ogden Conde was found dead in a chair at her Ballston home from organic heart disease. She had recently wintered with a daughter in Boston and is survived by daughter Mrs Frank H Hotchkiss of Boston and sister Mrs Mary M Conde of the same city.
Field Marshal Von Waldersee’s report from Pe Kin dated May 19 states no hundred Chinese were killed or wounded in the Kalgan arsenal explosion of May 16. Lieutenant Kummer and several German soldiers were wounded. The Boxer movement south of Pao Ting Fu is quelled by General Bailloud. Chinese troops reclaim territory beyond the demarcation line.
The Civil Service Commission announces an exam here for instrument and property clerks and meat position duties. The June 18 test date is listed for eligible applicants seeking federal civil service employment.
Washington May 21 The Postoffice Department cabled instructions to China directing all military postal service representatives there to leave on the first available transport. M Robinson of Atlanta superintendent has been assigned to the Philippines while the others return whence they were assigned. This marks the close of the United States military postal service in China.
A Massachusetts man is recommended for the role of assistant surgeon amid a deliberation process in Washington. Details remain fragmentary but indicate official consideration and a formal nomination step by authorities.
The bodies of several officers and men killed in the Chinese camp last summer have been sent to Washington for burial in Arlington National Cemetery. Among those named is R. Davis U.S.M. The remains were recently interred abroad and transported to the United States for final rites.
In New York on May 21 the United States Circuit Court directed a non-suit against Rudyard Kipling and in favor of George D. Ham's Sons in the Congerat case over infringement of the Outward Bound edition of King’s works.
Twenty two members gathered at the Hotel Brunswick for a reunion dinner with the Old Boston Congregational Club reviving memories of former times.
Tony Cummings plans a benefit at Park Theatre next Monday with many volunteers and possible appearance by Dan Daly. A M Sheehan will host a complimentary Tremont testimonial Monday evening June 8 for The Wooing of Priscilla. St Augustine Glee Club South Boston to perform June 2. Norumbega Park opens Decoration Day with improvements. Four Cohans in The Governor's Son announced for Aug 26 season start.
Closing nights for The Giddy Throng at the Boston Theatre draw strong crowds. The engagement and season end Saturday night with Nat C. Goodwin and Maxine Elliott performing The Merchant of Venice on May 31 and June 1.
The obituary notes J J Toland a wide known boxer from Boston has died. Funeral arrangements list Saint Mary's Church as the service location with the date set for noon tomorrow.
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