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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1897

Page

5

Former Turkish Consul Convicted Of Embezzlement

Joseph A. Iasigi was found guilty yesterday on twenty one counts of embezzlement totaling about 220000 dollars. Bail was raised from 25000 to 50000 in the current case, plus another 25000 in a separate case, leaving him held at 75000. The judge set a twenty day window for appeals and a possible sentence date.

Joseph A. Iasigi Sughrue Iasigi Sheldon Chaplin Quilty Tasigi Cromel

Iasigi Remains Behind Bars Awaiting Bail

Joseph A. Iasigi, convicted of embezzlement, remained jailed at Charles Street Jail at up to 1 am unable to raise $75,000 bail. He appeared dejected sending messages with no replies.

Joseph A. Iasigi Charles Street Iasigi

Stetson Sr. Buys Boston Job Print in Alden Street

John Stetson Sr aged 92 has purchased the Boston Job Print on Alden street from the special administrators of the Stetson estate. He becomes treasurer owner and proprietor, taking over the business once owned by his theatrical-manager son John Jr.

John Stetson, Sr John, Jr Boston Alden Street Stetson

Fred L Willard Trial In Middlesex Superior Court

Fred L Willard faced arson charges in Middlesex Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon. Ralph Harding testified as principal witness and described Willard proposing a fire notification company and arranging fires to intimidate residents of Malden and Maplewood.

Fred L. Willard Middlesex Superior Criminal Court Ralph Harding Willard Arding Harding Malden Maplewood Emmerton Turner Fire Department Jesse Gove

One Way to Get Rich Boy Candy Peddler Arrested

Louis Sheldon aged 15 in Brighton peddles candy with his father. after weeks he reports losing 5 to 10 dollars and fears corporal punishment. He claims he has earned about 1000 dollars. He was arrested last Saturday and faces trial tomorrow in Brookline Police Court.

Louis Sheldon Brighton Brookline

Airship a Success in Berlin Test Run

The Schwarz alumni airship with a benzine motor was tested before generals and the army airship chief. It rose to 1000 feet, hovered for twelve minutes, and initially followed steering but could not be propelled against strong winds. The test was deemed partly successful.

Berlin Schwarz Army Airship Department

Woman Marries in Lion's Den at Boston Zoo

Miss Louise Charlotte Wiberg married Arthur St Andrassy in the Boston Zoo lion's den, becoming the first recorded woman to wed in a lion enclosure. The ceremony lasted four minutes and seven seconds with Cesar and Cleopatra the lions watching as guests and officials cleared the path. The couple will reside on East Canton Street, Boston, as St Andrassy continues teaching violin.

Louise Charlotte Wiberg Arthur St. Andrassy Boston Miss Wiberg New Jersey Karschau Hungary Cesar Cleopatra John BE. Pinkham Winchester Unitarian Church Percy Cooper William Emery George A Emery Desert Mrs. Andrassy Charles Frederick Zoo East Canton Street St. Andrassy Louise C. Wiberg

Bloodied Father and Daughter Aboard Murder Case

New York dispatch details Fritz Meyer known as a convict sought for the deaths of Policeman Fred Smith and Bellringer Stelz. Louise Meyer, his daughter, confronts him in court and pleads. he relents briefly before declining to acknowledge guilt. Miss Cisneros contemplates adoption to secure her future amid the turmoil.

New York Fritz Meyer Fred Smith Metropolis Constantine Steiger Williamsburg Louise Captain Lees Policeman Smith Church of the Most Holy Redeemer Bellringer Stelz Church of the Holy Trinity Meyer Brewer Ochs

Miss Cisneros Offered Adoption by Wealthy Widow in Chicago

In Chicago Miss Cisneros drew a surprising bid for guardianship as Mrs. Celia Wallace a childless widow with an estimated million offered to adopt Evangelina in a formal arrangement. Wallace traveled from Saratoga New York to the Auditorium area and extended her invitation after an extensive interview aided by Mrs. Macias. She proposed Evangelina become her legal child and heir upon Cisneros surrendering all claims.

Chicago Miss Cisneros

Engaged Boston Clerk Ends Life In Dover

Edward L. Whitehouse a 31 year old clerk at the Franklin Square Pharmacy in Dover shot himself at his home after a night of cards. He had been engaged to a Boston woman and was to marry in December. A Boston tailor came to measure his wedding suit and his fiancée visited him this week. A baggage master also rescued him from drowning in the Cocheco River earlier. Relatives report overwork and possible mental strain, with no clear motive given.

Dover N. H Edward L. Whitehouse Franklin Square Frank Jones Boston & Maine Cocheco Boston

Murderer of Mrs Kenney lurks in Italian colony writes clue

The aged Mrs Kenney was found murdered in her bed at her white house near Tuxedo with her throat cut. Police note a handwritten Italian message in front of the home and suspect a member of the nearby Italian colony as motive appears to be robbery.

Tuxedo N. Y Mrs. Kenney White House Sloatsbury

Woman in Black Arrest Ends Long Police Hunt

Lizzie DeKalb known as the woman in black, aged about 30, was arrested in Pennsylvania after a yearlong statewide search. She is suspected of involvement with Charles Kaiser in the killing of his wife, while Kaiser and John A. Clemmer remain at large in a case tied to the disappearance of DeKalb.

Norristown Penn Pennsylvania Lizzie DeKalb Charles O. Kaiser John A. Clemmer Kaiser

Tremont Temple tea room manager arraigned for trespass

Mrs C H Chute, manager of Tremont Temple tea rooms, appeared before Judge Ely yesterday morning on a trespassing charge. She pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial with $50 bail set until next Wednesday.

C. H. Chute Tremont Temple Tea Rooms

Foulke Held in $2500 Bail in Cruelty Case

Foulke was brought before Judge Alden in the Fourth District Court on a charge of an abnormal crime. He was held for the grand jury and recommitted. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was represented by Charles B Read. Foulke was defended by Nathan Washburn.

Wareham Navy H. B. Foulke Alden Fourth District Court Society of the Prevention of Cruelty To Children Charles B. Read Foulke Nathan Washburn

Fall line of wood家具 and furniture prices

New fall line displayed with Mahogany and Oak Sideboards and Chamber Suits Curly Birch. Prices listed include $27.50 for Chamber Suits with oval French plate and $16.50 for Mahogany Bureaus with French mirror. Oak Dining Tables $10.00, Chairs $2.35, Parlor Suits $88.00.

Democrats Charge Frauds as Hanna Vote Is Counted

Ohio observers report a tightening election picture as official canvassing across 88 counties shows Republican gains on the state ticket and a near deadlock for the Legislature. Party chairs allege fraud and delayed counts while contesting results in Noble, Delaware, Wood, and other counties.

Columbus Ohio Hanna Delaware County Wood County Noble County Nobie Nash Senate Summit County House McConville Noble Delaware Wood Muskingum Cuyahoga County Cincinnati Cleveland

Pictured Wedding Inside Cage Ends With Safe Exit

In Ohio a reader witnessed a wedding ritual where Phager officiated outside a cage. A lion and lioness charged, but the Methodist ceremony proceeded, finishing with a blessing and release for Mr and Mrs St Andrassy as the cage door opened and the couple were safe.

Zoo Bride and Groom Wed Amid Lion Cage Ceremony

The bride Andrassy and her groom wed in a zoo ceremony with a maid of honor and a groom’s brother serving as page. Mrs Andrassy admitted nerves before entering the lion cage but focused on the vows. A large crowd waited outside as the couple exited by the back entrance. A zoo reception will follow this week and next.

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Winter to Lead in Newfoundland Assembly Win

All General Assembly returns are in. In Starke Bradshaw wins by 246 over Parsons, Telegram editor. This makes Sir James Winter leader of the opposition with twenty three followers, against Sir William Whiteway's thirteen.

ST. John’s Starke Bradshaw Parsons Telegram James Winter William Whiteway

Stead happy on New York election outcome

William T Stead, the English journalist, sees a mixed verdict for Tammany and Richard Croker after the Greater New York election. He notes Croker predicted a 100000 majority and remarks that Tammany may offer good government despite Lexow revelations. He compares US plutocrats to English concerns about reform.

London Greater New York William T. Stead Richard Croker Croker Stead Mr. Croker Mr. Stead Tammany Lexow Becky Sharpe

Watterson’s Courier Journal Quits Free Silver Fight

The Courier Journal prints that it will quit the gold Democrats free silver line after Shackelford’s election as Court of Appeals clerk. It will support Democrats when possible and oppose none when not possible, signaling a shift in editorial stance.

Louisville Courier- Journal Henry Watterson Gold Democrats Shackelford Court of Appeals Courter-Journal

Jefferson Democracy committee meets at Union Square Hotel

The Democracy of Thomas Jefferson committee and its executive group held a meeting today in Union Square Hotel to plan continued organization. They will vacate the Union Square Hotel headquarters and relocate their quarters. The campaign committee will complete its work and dissolve.

Committee of the Democracy Thomas Jefferson Union Square Hotel Union Square

Colonel Dick Predicts Ohio Election Split

Colonel Dick Hanna's manager in Cleveland reports final Ohio results showing a Republican majority of five on joint ballot with 17 Republican and 19 Democratic Senators and 68 Republican 651 Democratic Representatives.

Hanna Cleveland Ohio

Somerville A P A Pointers In City Election Fight

The A P A will influence Somerville politics this year by denying nominations to several current two year council members for the Board of Aldermen, aiming to nominate F H Kilmer. The secret order reportedly will not back any incumbent except Councilman Wilson in the Common Council.

Somerville

Sullivan Leads in Nebraska Head of Ticket Returns

Fifty two counties report results with Sullivan at 65 950 votes and Post at 59 245. Overall turnout falls 16.19 percent from last year while Judge Sullivan holds about 53.5 percent of counted votes. Remaining counties could push totals to around 27 709 for Sullivan and 24 084 for Post.

Omaha Neb Sullivan Dem Fusion Post Republican

Supreme Court race in Colorado tight as count awaits

Denver voters favor Gabbert in a close Supreme Court judge race against Hayt with final official tallies pending. Unofficial returns hint Gabbert's victory as counting continues.

Denver Supreme Court Hayt Rep Gabbert

New York Assembly Returns Give Republicans Narrow Majority

New York November 4 election results show 77 Republicans and 61 Democrats elected to the State Assembly with two Citizens' Union candidates. Ten districts remain in doubt, giving the Republicans a guaranteed overall majority of two seats.

New York State Assembly Citizens’ Union

Frightful Railroad Wreck Near Charlottesville

The Chesapeake and Ohio vestibule express from Cincinnati to Washington wrecked near Old Shadwell five miles east. Four killed and seventeen injured as engine left track on a sharp curve. cars derailed, two plunging down a steep embankment and one into the Rivanna River. Engineer Duke crushed under the overturned locomotive.

Charlottesville Chesapeake & Ohio Vestibule Express Cincinnati Washington Old Shadwell Rivanna River Duke

Electrical Club Banquet Draws City Prominent Figures

The United States Hotel hosted an Electric Club banquet with leaders from circuits and telegraphy. Attendees included Commissioner of Wires Flood Joseph W. Larish, Charles E. Bagley, M. J. OLeary, Charles P. Bruch, W. W. Neifert, Captain William Brophy, and M. T. Callahan. Toasts honored Samuel F B Morse and the club, with remarks by Larish Bagley OLeary Bruch Neifert and Callahan.

Electric Club United States Hotel Joseph W. Larish The Western Union Charles E. Bagley Postal Telegraph Company M. J. O’leary Telegraphers’ Mutual Benefit Association of New York Charles P. Bruch Postal Telegraph Company of New York W. W. Neifert Nantucket William Brophy M.T. Callahan Forristal Samuel F. B. Morse John D. Mulloney

Assault charge over baby carriage repossession incident

Mr and Mrs Lavelle, owners of a James Ellis and Co baby carriage bought on instalments, alleged in Municipal Civil Court that agent M J McCullough forced open their door last May, knocking Mrs Lavelle down and injuring her face. Judge Brown reserved ruling on whether the door push was an assault or a stage faint.

Herbert Lavelle James Ellis & Co Ellis & Co M. J. McCullough Lavelles Fifth Street

Forty Voters Register Ahead of Election Caucuses

Forty voters registered yesterday at the Board of Election Commissioners in the old Court House, a gain of twenty over Wednesday. It is unclear which ward benefits most. officials expect heavier registration before party caucuses. Half the clerks work nights to prepare the election day returns.

Board of Election Commissioners Old Court House Burlen

Utopian Club Entertains With An Actor A Business

The Utopian Club staged a Minot Hall entertainment featuring a one act farce titled An Actor A Business. Harry G Walper wrote the piece and played Julius Hammerstein while Lew E Goldman A Todtman A H Levy N Sumesky Ed Goldman George Saxe Ernest Otto J S Wyman and Misses Ray Robinson C Caro Dora Bintikon Allie Abrams filled the supporting roles.

Minot Hall Harry G. Walper Julius Hammerstein Hat Buside Lew E. Goldman A. Todtman A. H. Levy N. Sumesky Ed Goldman George Saxe Ernest Otto J. S. Wyman Ray Robinson C. Caro Dora Bintikon Allie Abrams

Liberal triumph in Middletown by election fills Fielden seat

A by election in Middletown division southeast Lancashire fills the Liberal and Radical Alderman Duckworth vacancy left by Conservative Thomas Fielden. Duckworth wins by 300 with 11 628 votes to 11 328 for the Conservative rival. Fielden had held the seat with a previous majority of 85 on a total of 12 659.

London Middletown Lancashire Thomas Fielden Alderman Duckworth Chell Worth Mr. Mitchell

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