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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1897

Page

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Mulreys Bank Book Trial Details Debtor Testimony

Testimony centers on Mulrey and Finneran deposits with jurors excused for longer trial. Foremen and sub-foremen from South Boston to Back Bay testify about team assignments, corrections, and whether Thomas Finneran and Allen were linked to work in 1895 1896.

Allen Mulrey Corcoran Finneran Blodgett William Fitzgerald South Boston Kelly Florence Stacy Daniel Scanlon Patrick J. Haley North West End John J. Costello Wells Thomas Tobin John Carr Back Bay William Finneran Thomas Finneran Constantine Doherty John Byrne Roxbury Thomas F. Finneran James O'Neil Thomas J. Finneran John H. Cassidy James H. Lennon

Correction on Mulrey's Bank Account Deposits Date

Testimony from Mr. H. B. Allen of the New England Trust Company confirms J. R. Mulrey opened an account in 1893 and certain deposits traced to May 1896 through April 1897. Deposits and handwriting were reviewed, with questions about deposit timing and balances, while other witnesses described district reporting practices and team assignments.

H. B. Allen New England Trust Company J. R. Mulrey Mulrey J. Richard Mulrey Division Street School Street Mr. Allen Columbia Bank Bank of Republic Bartlett McLaughlin Edward Coyle Dorchester Corcoran Thomas Finneran Finneran S. Q M.S. Padden Rohester Jackson Baxter William H. Conroy William Finneran Thomas F. Finneran City Hall Thomas Coudrey West Roxbury Thomas Burns Brighton Henry H. Jones Charles Gabriel Charlestown James Maguire East Boston Maguire

Municipal street railways urged for public ownership

At a Malden Economic Association meeting in the Malden Court House Colonel Thomas F. Doherty of Dorchester spoke on municipal fighting and governmental street railway enterprises. A large turnout of business leaders and city officials heard him argue municipal ownership would benefit cities taxpayers and the general public.

Malden

Haffie L wins 2:32 class in three straight heats at Trotting Park

At Battleboro on May 27 Thomas Gillis's Haffie L won the 2:32 class in three straight heats with Rosa Green second and Todd Lumps and Meg also competing. In the 2:23 class C W James's A L L won in four heats, Columbia and Seacoast Wild Brier taking third. Track times ranged from 2:24 to 2:33 with A L L matching the track record in heat two.

Attleboro C. W. James A. A. Allen Columbia

O Sullivan Attacks Lawrence Politicians At City Hall

Jeremiah T. O Sullivan delivers a fiery second address on Municipal Corruption in Lawrence to about 3000 listeners. He links editors Donoghue and himself to a broader reform, denounces a corrupt ring, and calls for nonpartisan leaders to purge City Hall and defend a free press.

Lawrence Jeremiah T. O’sullivan Lawrence Press James E. Donoghue Grand Jury Congressman Moody Commonwealth Walter E. Parker The Pacific License Commission John Sweeney Aldrich Quincy Boston Board of Trade Salem John Hay Mississippi Donoghue

Furniture price list from Piazza Boston shop

The advertisement outlines iron beds with brass trim and bow foot priced from 2.85 to 6.50, oak chiffoniere and sideboards, ash bureaus and commodes, oak dining tables 7, cane seat chairs, Empire corduroy couches, and quartered oak tables, promoting Piazza Furniture in Boston as the largest and cheapest in the area.

Piazza Furniture Boston

Tremor Felt Across Northern Vermont and Nearby States

A minor earthquake rattled the region with simultaneous shocks reported in Rutland and Burlington Vermont and White River Junction and Montreal Canada. The quakes lasted seconds and caused light disturbances with no damage noted.

Rutland White River Junction Sue Montreal

Rally Draws 1500 Hayes Supporters in Boston Ward Scene

On the eve of bail a large open air Hayes rally drew about 1500 on Lexington street. A huge American flag and Japanese lanterns decorated the stand as Senator Hayen spoke against Corbett. Tensions rose in ward precincts with heated exchanges between Hayes and Corbett factions and police planning extra precautions.

Hayes Lexington Street Hayen Corbett Boston J. M. O'Hara Shaw Ague Mahoney Henry B. Carroll

Fatal fusillade rocks Oakman Alabama town

In Oakman Walker county a deadly gunfight left Mayor Isaac Appling and Charles Williams dead. Wounded were Andrew Richards Montgomery Appling William Duncan with Richards and Duncan expected to die. Williams opened fire after being ordered out of Appling Bros store. Montgomery Appling fired back ending Williams.

Birmingham Ala Oakman Walker County Isaac Appling Charles Williams Andrew Richards Appling Bros Montgomery Appling Appling William Duncan Applings Duncan Richards Iliams Williams Mississippi Mayor Appling

Eclipse stakes headline at Morris Park 2 year olds race

May 27 at Morris Park featured the Eclipse stakes for 2 year olds won by Frohman in a four-horse field. The Hunt cup for gentleman riders saw Royal Scarlet take the lead and win under Eustis. Tripoli fell twice, injuring rider Mr Lefler who was ambulanced to Fordham Hospital. Mr Lesler allegedly serious, and Mr Hayes also fell.

New York Morris Park Frohman Royal Scarlet Eustis Liverpool Tripoli Mr. Lefler Fordham Hospital Lesler Hayes

Chase After His Wife Across Florida and Brooklyn

Pretty 16 year old Mrs. Henry Tandy, formerly Miss Wortman of Brooklyn, eloped twice with her husband and alone. She fled from Winterhaven, Florida, to Bartow where she wed Henry Tandy last Thursday. He followed her northward by train, pursuing across the state.

New York Henry Tandy Miss Wortman Hendrix Street Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Florida Tandy Mrs. Savage Winterhover Fla

Drohan Rally Draws Crowd in Ward 16 Upham’s Corner

A large audience gathered in Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner last evening to hear John Drohan discuss ward 16 issues and endorse the Drohan ward committee ticket. Peter H. Corcoran presided with notable speeches by Richard Foley Thomas Prendergast Malachi Jennings Joseph O'Rourke Austin McGivern and closing remarks by Mr Crohan attacking the current ward committee and urging change.

Winthrop Hall Upham’s Corner John Drohan Drohan Peter H. Corcoran Richard H. Foley Thomas Prendergast Malachi L. Jennings Joseph B. O'Rourke Austin McGivern Crohan

Suits Against The City Award Elsewhere

Elizabeth J. Fitzgerald won a $2000 verdict in the Superior Court against the city of Boston for injuries after a sidewalk defect caused her fall. In a separate case Bridget Dantes sues the city over an injury at a crossing on West Fourth Street and seeks damages.

Elizabeth J. Fitzgerald Superior Court Boston Briget Dantes West Fourth Street

Women Protest Against Theatres Going Out to See a Man

Women advocate abolition of the practice described as the going out to see a man between acts in theatres. They call for aldermen to address what they deem a special nuisance and seek reforms in stagehouse behavior.

Women Defy Aldermen Ban on High Hats in Boston Theatres

A letter to the editor and community reaction rail against Alderman Lee's order forbidding high hats in theatres. Boston women call for indignation conventions, defend personal rights, and argue men should also be allowed to leave between acts for health reasons. The piece frames the dispute as a fight for fashion freedom and social fairness.

Lee Tee Eiffel Tower Pisa Pyramid of Cheops L Lee Board of Aldermen Boston Common Boston

Warships Arrive for Shaw Memorial Services Harbor Visit

Three United States men of war, the New York, Massachusetts, and a third vessel, reach the harbor ordered by the Secretary of the Navy to take part in Shaw memorial services. Admiral Sicard commands the fleet with Casey and Rogers in charge of the New York and Massachusetts respectively. Salutes planned and tickets for Music Hall exercises in high demand amid unfolding preparations.

United States Secretary of the Navy Admiral Sicard New York Metropolis Boston Light Joseph Colby Sylph Massachusetts Cape Cod Franklin Wellock Minerva Inner Harbor Sandy Hook Montgomery Shcard North Atlantic Silas E. Casey Frederick Rogers Upper Harbor Boston Navy Yard Sicard Milk Street

Baronet Barnet Partnoy Reaches Russian Army After Desertion

Fannie Partnoy of 8 Stillman Street reports her husband Barnet, who deserted her two years ago, is now in Charkov serving in the Czar's army with a 15 pound rifle and a heavy knapsack. He claims remorse and asks forgiveness in a letter, but she has no intention to respond.

Fannie Partnoy Stillman Street Barnet Partnoy Kovnow Charkov Post

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