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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1896

Page

12

Dual Mrs Arnolds Stir Court Clash In Brooklyn

Horace L Arnold a Brooklyn literary man living at 841 Grand Avenue faces court questions after Marie Arnold from Chicago swears out a warrant for assault following a quarrel. Police seek Arnold at Hicks Street Justice Walsh’s court while the other Mrs Arnold is found at the Grand Avenue home. Arnold, 60, known for scientific writings and poetry as Lucien Arnold, is described as tall and refined.

New York Horace L. Arnold Brooklyn Grand Avenue Marie Arnold Chicago Arnold Marie Justice Walsh Adams Street Hicks Street Lucien Arnold

Boy Struck by Train Near Somerville Dies En Route

Eddie Miller a six year old resident of Partridge street Somerville was hit by a Boston and Maine railroad train near Somerville yesterday afternoon while en route to General Hospital with his guardian. He sustained injuries that are likely fatal.

Union Station Eddie Miller Partridge Street Somerville General Hospital Eddie Boston & Maine Railroad

Death at Arlington reservoir identified as Linwood Mayne

Linwood Leslie Mayne of Pittsfield Missouri was identified by cousins Miss Johnson of Charlestown and F. J. Mayne as the Arlington reservoir suicide victim. The 27 year old, unmarried man reportedly left home after a failed effort to improve his situation and, suffering temporary insanity, took his life.

Arlington Reservoir Linwood Leslie Mayne Pittsfield Johnson Elm Street Charlestown F. J. Mayne

Fire Chiefs Approved for More Leave by Commissioner Russell

Fire Commissioner Russell issues a policy raising district chiefs leave from one day in twelve to one day in eight with immediate effect. On the first of the month the new rule took effect and captains will cover district chiefs during their absence from districts.

Russell

Providence Bond Sale Totals 1.7 Million to Two Firms

Providence city bonds worth 1.7 million were sold by City Treasurer Granger on May 22 to Kidder and Peabody of Boston for 1.0 million at 113.69 and to the Providence Institution for Savings for 0.2 million at 114.61. About twenty five proposals were received with an average premium of 118.96285.

Providence R. I Granger Kidder & Peabody Boston Providence Institution

Judge Maynard Clears Libel Docket In May Session

Judge Maynard disposed of libel cases in the May session clearing those with decisions reserved. Domini c Maggi vs Augustina was dismissed after testimonies on continence. Crosby vs Alice Broadbent was continued for further consideration. Other rulings favored wives in a few, and custody or alimony was granted in some. Maritime notes report Olivette delays due to strikes and ship repairs, cadets moving stores, and legal actions against crew for assault.

Maggi Crosby Dominic Maggi Augustina Maggs Fales Moran Dominic Walter A. Crosby Alice E Broadbent Walter Alice Washington Joseph H. Broadbent West End Street Railway Maynard Michael Cheney Dora Shaller Annie Shaller Annie Miller Wallace

Glowing praise for new 72-ton fishing schooner Mattie D Brundage

Skippers at T wharf acclaim the Gloucester built 72 ton Mattie D Brundage now under Captain Dennis O Neill for fisheries operations. The vessel sails amid a west southwest wind as the Boston Tara Topan arrives with cargo and other ships shift bids for South America and Brazil.

T Wharf Mattie D. Brundage Gloucester A. D. Storey Co. W. Brundage Atlantic Avenue Dennis O'Neill Thomas Brundage Ross McDonald Boston Centennial Colcord New York San Francisco Montevideo Smith & Townsend W. R. Hutchings Destero Corunba Point Bahia Brazil Prince Edward Island Mary E. Palmer Louisburg C. B Portland Alicia B. Crosby

Father Murphy Named Pastor at Sacred Heart Middleboro

The Rev Nicholas J Murphy is appointed pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart Middleboro by Archbishop Williams He has served as curate at St Francis de Sales Charlestown and was senior curate at St Patrick s Roxbury His farewell sermon in Charlestown is Sunday morning and he begins his new duties Monday

Nicholas J. Murphy Church of the Sacred Heart Middleboro Archbishop Williams Charlestown St. Francis de Sales Father Murphy St. Patrick’s Roxbury James N. Supple

Booth-Tuckers to Tour New England in June

Commander and Mrs Booth-Tucker plan a June 4 arrival in the city over the Consolidated. They will be met at the depot by Salvationists and the Jubilee Band, greetaux at Chipman Hall Tremont Temple 4 to 5 30 pm, then lead a Tremont Temple demonstration at 7 45 pm with Salvationists from across New England. They depart Boston Friday afternoon for New Bedford, where they hold a June 5 evening meeting.

Boston New Bedford

Drugstore Liquor License Hearing for Kronberger Case

Israel B Kronberger proprietor of a Washington Street drug store faced a Board of Police hearing over a rejected renewal of his sixth class druggist license. Officers testified to improper handling of liquor like ammonia in a whiskey bottle and questioned the store's general reputation, with the matter taken under advisement.

Israel B. Kronberger Washington Street Lovering Place Board of Police Curtis Foster Carr Kronberger

Boston Young Men's Christian Union 45th Anniversary Reception

Wednesday evening the Boston Young Men's Christian Union marks its 45th anniversary with a reception at the Union building 48 Boylston street. The program features Beacon Ladies Orchestral Club Tufts College Glee and Mandolin Clubs Bergmann Orchestra with all departments open to visitors. Exercise in the gymnasium and an exhibition of light class work in Union Hall by Union gymnasium members accompany the event.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Union Building Boylston Street Beacon Ladies’ Orchestral Club Tufts College Bergmann Orchestra Union Hall Union Gymnasium

First Big Mackeral Haul Reported by Provincetown

In Cape Cod Bay drag netters last night yielded a strong catch with large mackerel. Large outside boats brought 100 to 415 fish each, while harbor set netters reported only 12 to 24 per boat. The sloop Allen Poole of Gloucester lost its mast near Wood End Light and was towed to harbor by the schooner Gracie Smith.

Provincetown Cape Cod Bay Allen Poole Gloucester Wood End Gracie Smith

City Auditors Club meeting elects officers in Massachusetts

At the ninth semi annual meeting held yesterday at Youngs Hotel twenty cities were represented. Henry Jackson of Fitchburg presided with G F Haskell of Marlboro as secretary. Guest was C F Holyoke former Marlboro city treasurer. Elected officers include President Henry Jackson Vice President Benjamin F Otis and Secretary Treasurer G S Haskell.

City Auditors’ Club of Massachusetts Young’s Hotel Henry Jackson Fitchburg G. 8. Haskell Marlboro C. F. Holyoke Benjamin F. Otis Newton G. S. Haskell

Great 91 Summer St. sale slashes prices on all wool suits

A massive bankruptcy sale at 91 Summer Street winds through a vast all wool stock from a famous New York house valued at $275,000. The offer features men described suits from $2.85 to $9.85, with many items priced far below value and a money refund policy after home inspection. Open daily from 8 a.m. with evenings for workers.

Summer St Summer Street New York House Prince Albert NORBY

Dr Moore's Change of Venue Hearing in Manchester

State depositions were taken today before F E Shurtleff in Manchester in the case of Dr J C Moore who seeks a venue change for his stock over issue trial with Union Publishing Co. County officials deputies and witnesses testified for the State while defense depositions were heard in Nashua. Judge Pike will rule tomorrow whether a change of venue is granted. if not, the trial starts next Wednesday in Manchester.

Manchester N. H F. E. Shurtleff Concord J. C. Moore Union Publishing Company Nashua Pike Supreme Court

Missing McFadden Sought After Disappearance in Winthrop

Daniel J. McFadden, a Winthrop real estate man and livery stable keeper, has been missing for ten days. He came to Winthrop a decade ago after serving six years as a clerk for George L. Wadsworth. Fifteen months earlier Wadsworth had him arrested, fined in East Boston court, an appeal followed, and a compromise was reached before McFadden started his own business leasing summer cottages.

Daniel J. McFadden Winthrop McFadden Mr. McFadden George L. Wadsworth Boston

Ex Senator Wallace Dies in New York

Ex United States Senator William A Wallace of Clearfield Penn died at 7 25 this morning at 170 West Eighty eighth street New York City after months of illness He was a national figure and longtime Pennsylvania Democratic leader whose clashes with Samuel J Randall drew national attention

New York United States William A. Wallace Clearfield Penn West Eighty-eighth Street Wallace Pennsylvania Samuel J. Randall

Mills May Close at Wampa Noag Mills

Mills with 88 000 spindles and over 80 workers may shut down Tuesday to curb production. Directors aim to influence other firms, though many mills already have summer contracts.

Fall River Wampanoag Mills

Dentist Ayres Arrested for Unlicensed Tooth Extractions

Arthur B. Ayres, residing at the Hotel Rexford on Bowdoin Street with an office at 120 Tremont Street, was arrested yesterday by Inspectors Kelly and McGarr on charges of pulling teeth without a license from the State Board of Registration in Dentistry.

State Board of Registration In Dentistry Arthur B. Ayres Rexford Bowdoin Street Tremont Street Kelly and McGarr

William E Russell Urged as Democratic Nominee by Times

The Times urges ex Governor William E Russell of Massachusetts for the Democratic presidential nomination. It argues he can unite the party, appeal to both mugwumps and regulars, and hold gold-standard states against McKinley, with New Hampshire and New York Democrats signaling broad support.

New York the Times William E. Russell Chicago Massachusetts McKinley Congress United States Senate Cleveland East South North South Carolina Missouri Russell New Hampshire Whitney

Muddle solved as Brickett trims Haverhill license board

Mayor Brickett in Haverhill retained I W Titcomb and William L Adams on the License Commission. Herbert B Newton refused the post prompting bids from local Democrats who declined. Titcomb resigns his current two year term. Adams fills vacancy. Titcomb will chair a new six year term.

Titcomb

Runaway Crash Injures Man on Columbus Avenue

William Melligan of 912 Savoy Street was thrown from a frightened horse on Columbus Avenue near the railroad bridge yesterday at 8 am. He suffered serious head and facial injuries as the horse dashed into George Graham’s carriage before an officer stopped the animal. Melligan was taken to City Hospital.

Columbus Avenue William Melligan Savoy Street Melligan George Graham Meligan City Hospital

Olney and the Baron in Diplomatic Dispute

The exchange between Secretary Olney and Baron von Thielmann over Louis Stern’s Kissingen case was published. Olney condemned the bail forfeiture and the sentence as unjust, while Thielmann denied Olney’s right to criticise German justice and urged communications through Berlin. Olney defended state sovereignty to critique foreign tribunals.

Bprlin Olney Baron von Thielmann United States Louis Stern New York Baron von Thuengen Kissingen Stern Bavaria Mr. Olney Germany Berlin

Carnegie Steel Win Gives Priority to Supply Bills

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Carnegie Steel Company holds priority over second mortgage bondholders for a $3590 supply bill to the New York and New England Railroad. The decision, based on unpaid bills contracted when supplies were furnished, places the burden on purchasers at foreclosure as receivers were discharged. The court retained the lien in favor of Carnegie, affirming the circuit court’s power to grant such priority under the set circumstances.

United States Circuit Court of Appeals New York & New England Railroad Company Carnegie Steel Company, Limited Steel Company Camnegie Company Circuit Court

Norway High Dominates Maine Interscholastics at Bethel

Bethel Maine May 22 Norway High emerged the strongest at the interscholastic meet as Gould's Academy and Bridgton Potter were absent. Norway won the 100 yard dash half mile bicycle 120 yard hurdles hammer throw high and running broad jumps collecting the most points. Gould's captured the 440 yard dash pole vault half mile run and set league records in hammer throw and half mile bicycle race.

Bethel Gould’s Academy Norway High Bridgton Potter Norway Gould

Massachusetts Pensions List From Washington May 22

May 22 report from Washington lists Massachusetts pension awards including original grants for Alexander Burnett Chicopee Falls John B Lyon Spencer and others restoration for Thomas Carey Salem renewal and increase for Warren Allen Chicopee Falls and John Daley Waltham increases for William Lynch Boston and Thomas Caffrey Stockbridge reissue for Alexander McDonnell Lowell and widows Ellen Burnett Annie Thompson Mary E Oliver Catherine Stanton and others including Catherine Corrigan among recipients in Chicopee Falls Boston Malden Athol Lynn and Roslindale.

Washington Massachusetts Alexander Burnett Chicopee Falls John B. Lyon Spencer John Leonard Lowell Henry Shipley Westfield Thomas Carey Salem Warren Allen John Daley Waltham William P. Lynch Boston Thomas Caffrey Stockbridge Alexander McDonnell Ellen Burnett Annie Thompson Mary E. Oliver Malden Catherine Stanton Athol Burnham E. Pevear Lynn Catherine Corrigan Roslindais

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