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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1899
Page
7
London society courts Mrs Adolph Ladenburg nee Emily Stevens as she attends top functions while her husband’s disappearance haunts memory. The will of Queen Victoria and a Russian bridegroom from Cantacuzene loom in rumors of wealth and royal connections as Newport plans and Chicago trips unfold.
The Queen had drawn up a will in 1870 and has since altered it several times. The details remain undisclosed, with the exact extent and beneficiaries still unknown as of May 28 from London reports.
Miss Julia Dent Grant and aunt Mrs. Potter Palmer travel aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse bound for New York due Tuesday evening. She is expected to receive a string of dinners in her honor with many local friends and Rhinelander connections already acquainted.
Pauline Astor, 19, heiress and daughter of expatriate William Waldorf Astor, is poised to inherit a fortune estimated at 200 million dollars with brothers John Jacob and Waldorf Astor. Born in America but raised in England, she debuted at court last March amid lavish pageantry and $2500 velvet train. Rumors link her marriage to English royalty, with a lingering belief she will wed only a reigning family member.
The Bradley Martins stay in a Claridge's suite while their house in Chesterfield Gardens is prepared. Countess Craven hosts the reception and guides their social strategy to avoid missteps that could affect their future status in London society.
May 28 in Baltimore reports the upcoming marriage of Miss Anna St. Clair Patterson to Count Cesare de Conturbia of Italy at the bride’s home. Invitations have gone out for the ceremony to be held at Mr and Mrs David Stewart’s residence.
Terrific storms swept Iowa with a tornado demolishing the McCoy farm house near Keswick injuring five people, including a fatality of Mrs. McCoy. Rain and hail damaged crops. The Chicago & North Western tracks near Watkins and Blairstown suffered washouts tying up trains. Reports say Dows was destroyed by a tornado that evening.
A tornado near Bijou, 25 miles south of Chamberlain, yesterday afternoon killed seven people and seriously injured three others.
In San Francisco on May 28 Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer of Tremont Temple Boston preached to the Baptist Missionary and Publication Society. He contrasted Christian world power with secular empire, praising Christian imperialism and urging Christians to align with Christ and his apostles rather than secular rulers.
Somerville man Thomas Cloyd regained consciousness at Massachusetts General Hospital after a Saturday night assault on Court street. Authorities say he will undoubtedly recover and is believed to know his assailant, with a probable statement once able to talk.
The Atlantic Yacht Club of the North End will mark its eleventh anniversary tonight at the club house on Commercial wharf. A full program is planned with a musical and literary entertainment opening the festivities followed by a banquet.
Catholics of Charlestown celebrated the 25th priestly anniversary of Pastor James N Supple at St Francis De Sales and the consecration of St Marys Church at Warren and Winthrop Streets. Ceremonies included high mass, a sermon by Father Patrick DesippLes, music by a 75 voice choir, and receptions with gifts totaling 3500. The ciborium from France and altar linen by Miss Mary Boyle OReilly highlighted the historic items. Bishop McMahon’s chancel relics and a cornerstone laid in 1887 framed the day’s lasting tribute.
The St. Marys service opened with consecration led by Bishop John Brady and priests including William J Millerick and James W Allison. At 10 30 Archbishop William King celebrated a solemn pontifical high mass with assistants and deacons. The sermon by Father James Doughtery was described as powerful. Music for the mass followed.
M C O F bodies St Gregorys Court 24 Angelus Court 140 and Nor folk Court 145 meet Foresters Hall River Street 8 30 a m form parade to St Gregorys Church Dorchester Avenue 9 00 a m memorial services held then return for collati on and clergy addresses St Rose Quartet to assist in exercises
A Boston testimonial tomorrow honors four Seventh Regulars wounded at El Caney. James Greeley, William J. McIntyre, Francis Long, and Corporal McFarlane lack relatives and need aid due to delayed government allowances. Dr. John Dixwell and Miss Sarah Hunt of the Daughters of the Revolution promote the event to help them return to light work.
A Sunday morning blaze at McVey Pottery Works on Harvey Street caused about 1500 dollars in damage. Owner Mr McVey suffered severe burns around the eyes and was moved from home to Cambridge Hospital after initial treatment.
Lincoln Neb May 28 The remains of Colonel J H Stottsenburg of the First Nebraska killed in action before Manila arrived from San Francisco and lay in state in the Senate chamber. Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Church. The body, with Mrs Stottsenburg and a Nebraskan National Guard escort, left Lincoln this evening for New Albany Ind.
About forty members gathered at St James's Hall 18 Kneeland street with President John B O'Higgins in charge. Four candidates were initiated and seven membership propositions acted on. The group discussed uniforms and expects a well drilled unit soon. Speeches were given by Mantle Donovan Donahy Regan Cronin Newman Hickey O'Brien Lane Guiney. Officers will be elected at the next meeting on Sunday June 11 at 7 30 PM.
The Typographical Union No. 18 held a session in Wells Memorial Hall amid charges of vote fraud. Hugh O Halloran was confirmed as a delegate over Thomas O Connell, with calls for investigation and threats of legal interference. Georg Stevens’s disappearance prompted a union donation and search effort, while appeals flowed over Globe and city plant chapels. The Building Trades Council condemned pauper institutions for employing alien labor.
The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Union 6061 A F of L met yesterday applauding the street department action against the Ben Franklin Pen alley project. The Common Council was credited for defeating the Board of Aldermen order. Six new members were admitted and four reinstated.
The monster reunion of the A. O. H. of Suffolk County meets at Mechanics Hall this evening with 150 aids to assist. William J. Cronin presides as county president with officials from sixty four divisions. State county and national officers including John T. Keating of Chicago plan to attend. reception and logistics arranged with big crowds expected.
Division 25 A O H met at St Andrew s Hall Washington Street with President James W Corliss presiding Initiation of several candidates and handling of five propositions occurred The committee reported favorably on two county sets and a literary entertainment followed the business session
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