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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1895

Page

10

Divorce Case, Closing Arguments in Fowler-Fowler Suit

In Norfolk Superior Civil Court Judge Sheldon hears the Fowler-Fowler equity and divorce case. Testimony spans notes, maid service, and alleged infidelities with several witnesses recounting or denying conduct. Final arguments by counsel conclude the term with the judge taking the case under advisement.

Norfolk Sheldon Dedham Fowler-Fowler Beatrice B. Fowler Equity Libellee Augusta Julia Spielvogel Beatrice Mary K. Baker Somerville

Boston milk contract assignee chosen in probate court

In the probate court on November 1 George W. Sanborn of East Kingston was chosen assignee of George N. Pitcher & Son, milk contractors on the Boston & Maine route, against whom insolvency proceedings are pending. The claim of 200 creditors is noted. The bark of the time tree is an admirable substitute for hemp, and strong rope can be made from it.

Boston Milkmen Hxerer George W. Sanborn East Kingston George N. Pi Ctor & Son Boston & Maine

Crazy Yee Sing Love Saga Ends in Court Action

Yee Sing a Revere Street laundryman with a mental illness pursued Mary Gallagher opposite his shop. He asked Captain Westcott for a warrant to marry her and to restrain her friends. After police and court screening, doctors deemed him not wholly sane and recommended removal to Long Island. Neighbors say he faced harassment from locals while Mary denied waving at him. Mary, 18, and sisters work making dresses. Yee Sing, about 38, has lived in Boston a decade and on Revere Street a year. Captain Westcott condemns the behavior as dangerous when unrestrained.

Franklin Fowler Hesper Mr. Temple Washington Street Harrison Avenue Temple Aim Troy Laundry Agency Nason Mansfield Julia Walker Kelly Augusta Peterson Mrs Kelly Annie Wrenn Walker Miss Peterson Mary Mack Brookline Fowler Capri Fowler Non Caena Revere Street Captain Westcott Mary Gallagher Mary Hardy C. O. Thompson John Long Island Thompson Wescott Yee Sing Boston America

Gloucester Appointment Tabled

Gloucester November 1 Mayor Cook nominated Percy W. Wheeler for city marshal to replace Sydney S. Sylvester but Alderman Martin moved to defer action until after the city election.

Gloucester Cook Percy W. Wheeler Sydney S. Sylvester Martin

Duke in New York Attends Election Hype and Wedding Prep

The Duke of Marlborough spent yesterday in Manhattan visiting a furrier and a picture show, watching the election atmosphere and planning to observe voting on election day. Miss Vanderbilt looked from an upper window as the wedding gown arrived, with rehearsal details unsettled and a bogus wedding card reported.

New York Duke of Mrlborough Miss Vanderbilt Third Street Duke Iss Vanderbilt England William Dyer West Twenty-first Street Vanderbilt Vanderbilt—Malvorough Tiffany’s St. Thomas’s Church Washington Ivor Guest Julian Pauncefote

Fatal duel in Lestie county claims two lives

News from London Depot Kentucky reports a fatal duel Wednesday in Lestie county. Hon W T Bentley former legislator and the county's leading figure faced Bige Hignile a man with a violent past who killed his brother last year. Hignile died instantly Bentley survived about eight hours.

London Depot Lestie County W. T. Bentley Bige Hignile Hignile Bentley

Increase of Public Debt Shows October Net Rise

The October debt statement reports a net public debt increase of 5.32 million dollars after excluding Treasury cash. Interest-bearing debt rose 740 thousand, while non-interest-bearing debt fell 116,632.85 and Treasury cash dropped 5.44 million. At Oct 31, interest-bearing debt stood at 747.36 million, non-interest debt 377.34 million, total 1.1263 billion, with cash in Treasury 812.14 million and a gold reserve of 92.94 million. Net cash balance 87.00 million. gold coin down 196,674. silver down 4,594. National bank depositories held 15.51 million versus 16.05 million prior month.

Washington Treasury

Dedham Contractor Assaulted on Stony Hill

Matthew J. McGuinness, a young Dedham contractor, was attacked this afternoon at Stony Hill by four Hyde Park youths, all said to be intoxicated. He sustained severe cuts and bruises. reports indicate he did nothing to provoke the assault.

Dedham Matthew J. McGuiness Stony Hill Hyde Park McGuiness

Target Record for Massachusetts Volunteer Militia

Target year for the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia closed last night. Company F Naval Brigade has a strong record with 24 percent top sharpshooter odds. They fired 83,453 shots for qualification and practice, totaling significant lead weight. Company H Springfield posted a high score, while Company F’s 69 point total marks an exceptional national guard achievement.

Fall River Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Naval Brigader Naval Brigade

Sheep from Scotsman slaughtered at Liverpool port

BAD AMERICAN. SHEEP, LIVERPOOL, Nov. 1. Sheep brought by the Scotsman from Montreal were slaughtered after landing due to a few scab cases. Several such cases have appeared among US and Canadian sheep, raising fears the Board of Agriculture may impose drastic measures on sheep from those nations. Agricultural press begins to comment on the issue.

Liverpool Scotsman Montreal United States Canada Board of Agriculture

Ocean Lily Wrecked Off Bahamas With Cargo Salvage Hopes

The schooner Ocean Lily of Halifax laden with logwood from Port au Prince to New York ran aground on Hogstttes Harbour Bahamas on October 2. The ship was a total loss but Captain Watts and crew reached Nassau. Cargo salvageable per captain's report.

Nassau N P Halifax Port-au-Prince New York Hogsttes Bahamas Watts Inaugua

Ethelwynn Changes Hands for New Season

The half rater Ethelwynn, which defeated Spruce IV last season, has been sold by owner C. J. Field to Crosby Leonard and E. Fox Leonard. They will race the boat throughout the coming season and defend all challenges. The vessel will be brought to South Brooklyn for thorough overhauling.

New York Ethelwynn

Jack Dempsey Dies in Portland at 1862 birth and career summary

Jack Dempsey, famed prize fighter and former lightweight champion, died in Portland, Oregon after a long illness. Born near Curragh of Kildare on December 15, 1862, he moved to the United States as a youth, settled in Williamsburgh, and built a boxing career noted for early collar and elbow wrestling and later roped circle bouts. He faced the Marine in 1889 in California, suffering a knockout in the 32nd round but retaining friends and a lengthy list of opponents and fights throughout his career.

Portland Ore Jack Dempsey Curragh Kildare Irc Dempseys Williamsburg Jack Harry Hill California Dempsey eakPtaene McDonald Tack Boylan Fushing Jack Bylan New York Will Mahoney Joe Hennessey Jim Barry Billy Dacey Coney Island Jack Bowles Charles Examos New Orléans Tom Bry Crfo Tom. Clary Jim Carr So Redda Nevica J Ck Keenan Billy Mahning Calforia Campbe Eg N Tom Barry Jimmy Murray New Yo Tom Henry Jack Forsarty Pete McCoy New Jersey Apache la Blanche Ned McCunn Philad Mike Bolen Djuny Ryas Patlad Lpia Eocebas Hilly Baker Mr Ye Ra Neonat Long Island Dominick McCaffrey Jerey City Ooosio Keogh Port Harry Force Bob Turnbull J (Ryan Philadelphia George Wilson Sonian Dee Billy Mc Coulter Jim Mike Donovan

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