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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1897
Page
8
Judge Sheldon of the Superior Court grants Captain Franklin Fowler a divorce from Beatrice B Fowler on adultery grounds. Decree nisi entered. Suit begun in 18 with seven named correspondents. Rehearing petition denied after new evidence challenge.
M Dreyfus wife and three daughters aged 13, 11, and 7 also died by charcoal fumes at their avenue Marceau residence. The husband left letters to Paris papers and a financial partner, citing ruin and urging suicide as justifiable.
Royal Blue Line offers a nine day Washington excursion leaving Nov 1 with three and a half days in Washington including Mt Vernon, plus visits to Ola Point Comfort Philadelphia and New York with optional longer stays. Price is $30 covering expenses. Also Christmas Holiday tour Dec 28 to Washington Mt Vernon Philadelphia and New York nine days. Further tours to Washington Florida and California in winter and spring. Send for illustrated itinerary to A J Simmons 21 Washington Street Boston.
Mrs. Millie Manore sues Grace Howard alleging alienation of her husband’s affections at Grace mission near Crow Creek and Winnebago reservation. Damages sought reach $5000. Howard denies any misconduct, claiming minimal contact and business duties. The case centers on alleged intimacy and locked-room episodes while Manore and husband resided at the Indian school.
Richard Pettigrew George Kirby and Edward Mason students at Long Island College Hospital boarding in Brooklyn say Principal Charles W. Lyon Jr of grammar school No. 78 threatened arrest for flirting with girls. They describe waving from a window and teachers joining in, leading to a confrontation with police. The girls belong to the Anti Killjoy Association and claim they smiled at the men.
W E Ward for Mrs Angell asks Supreme Court Justice Beach to dismiss the complaint and grant leave to discontinue the action. Elihu Root for the Jay Gould heirs opposes dismissal without a conclusive record to bar reassertion. The case targets alleged conspiracy to blacken reputations and blackmail the Gould heirs of the late Mr. The judge directed an order to be drawn.
An old advertisement promotes good quality dresses for dolls and latest styles from Jordan Marsh and Company. It highlights floor croquet sets, tea sets, and Boston Electric Motors at reduced prices with various cents and dollars noted.
A ruling denied the motion and then ordered the case placed on the circuit calendar for the first Monday in December with personal service of the order on the plaintiff in the action.
Hannah Maguire of 3811 Washington Street Jamaica Plain was assaulted yesterday morning by a tramp who demanded money. He grabbed her by the throat, struck her to the ground, and fled after neighbors intervened. The assailant is described as about 24, 5 feet 8, 165 pounds, dark complexioned with a smooth face, wearing dark clothes and hat.
Gloucester fish merchants push for the port as a premier fresh fish market while five of twenty arriving vessels are locally owned. A catch of 400000 pounds is reported with haddock at 2.50, large cod at 2.60, small cod at 1.50 per cwt. The yacht Ituna arrives from New York. Mayflower lighthouse tender passes final trials. Fortuna, Laura N. Sprague dispute ends with possible attachment. C S Glidden remains ashore after a Gulf coast stranding.
A fragmented newspaper ad fragment advertises clothing bargains including half dollar boys’ coats suits and vests, hats priced around 1.50 to 3.00, silk waists, and Mac creean ik items. The copy shows torn phrases and misread items, suggesting a sale listing from a local retailer.
On November 8 1906 Martin Thorn faced the first day of his murder trial in Queens county court house Long Island City. The jury was sworn after extensive deliberation by prosecutors and Thorn's counsel Howe Moss. Thorn appeared composed, wore distinctive attire, and was escorted from prison to court with handcuffs removed. The proceedings focus on Thorn ahead of a likely two week evidence phase with Augusta Nack tried separately.
The jury pool began with challenges excusing six talesmen. The first juror, Jacob Brumstead, an Oyster Bay oyster planter, expressed no opinion and could judge fairly. The second juror, Michael Mulgannan, a Hempstead farmer, had read nothing about the case. A one hour recess followed before further juror selection continued.
WASHBURN CREDIT CO. v Jordan Marsh and Co continues with jurors accepted and sworn. Kinsey of Springfield Marsh Jr. of Jamaica Nichols of Freeport Conklin of Roslyn Wheeler of Corona Schlegel of Hempstead Waters of Oyster Bay Bellows of Flushing Townsend of North Hempstead are juror numbers eight to twelve. Court adjourned to 10 a.m. for the trial to begin.
Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese Emperor and the board of revenue approving a memorial to establish a gold standard and ban gold exports. authorities doubt the measure will yield practical effect.
In Municipal Civil Court Judge Forsaith hears Little Max Lapidas and Jozeph Yaffa in a damages case over a bite from Yaffa's horse Tim. Witnesses for Max include his mother and twelve supporters. Yaffa contends the horse is not his. The trial continues.
The First Universalist Society of Roxbury hosts a gypsy encampment with an art gallery at Buena Vista street opposite the high school. Gallery works are loaned from Boston artists, including Thomas Allen and J. J. Enneking. Open daily 8 to 10 p m. first 100 ladies each afternoon receive a souvenir spoon.
Madrid presses Castelar attack on U S policy toward Cuba. He argues the American note shows insolence and questions U S intervention rights. In New York a Madrid letter says Canalejas visits aim to recall Dúpuy de Lome and elevate the legation to embassy.
Havana reports General Calixto Garcia has captured Holguin and Vega's Cuban forces took Mayari. At Peralejos, Rabi’s troops seized a large Spanish convoy bound for Bayamo. Spanish abuses persist. Cuban hospital attacked, five wounded killed, and hunger ravages the island. General Blanco pardons Julio Quesada. seven Cubans court-martialed, fifty-three sent to Isle of Pines. In New York, General Fitzhugh Lee discusses Cuban affairs and plans to sail to Havana on the Serrano.
Marshal Blanco issues a broad pardon for those prosecuted for rebel crimes. Pardoned individuals must report to civil authorities at designated residences and may need to reside within military zones. Both civil and military authorities must approve any residence changes and oversee implementation of the clemency.
In Madrid on November 8, Lieutenant-General Weyler's political supporters in the army push to counteract Sagasta cabinet policy. They plan a reception on his arrival to blunt the government's critical stance and bolster Weyler's position.
The Women's Equal Suffrage Association of Brookline met at 41 Carleton Street Longwood yesterday afternoon with over eighty members present. Mrs Barthold Schlesinger presided and Mrs Charlotte Perkins Stetson of New York was the main speaker discussing The Principles of Free Government and Women's Share in It outlining women's role through the family and civic moral training of children.
Charles E. Stevens of Reed & Stevens vanished August 2 after an embezzlement claim surfaced. The Chicopee bicycle agency at 396 Columbus Avenue reported over $600 missing from accounts tied to Stevens and Edward T. Reed. Reports place Stevens in Boston or New Hampshire as police pursue leads.
London Nov 8 The Rt Hon Joseph Chamberlain colonial secretary and new Glasgow University lord rector spoke at the Glasgow corporation banquet. He contrasted British municipal government with the United States noting New York’s government of 3,000,000 people for four years by a party seeking maximal spoil.
The ladies' tournament for the cup offered by Mrs. Dr. G. H. Francia was played at the Country Club links in Brookline yesterday afternoon. Miss Julia Bacon defeated her opponent known as Bogey to win the match.
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