Crafty Old Lover Imprisoned by Relatives Seeks Damages
Timothy H Porter of Stamford sues for 200000 saying he was assaulted and imprisoned by relatives and trustees after opposing his marriage to Mabel Earle. The suit names Thomas G Ritch Schuyler Merritt Louis H Porter A Kingsley Porter Richard Bolster Henry Schock and Union Trust Co. of New Haven. He alleges an illegal Probate Court order caused the restraint beginning December 18 1893 and that release enabled his marriage to Miss Earle. Legal obstacles delayed progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Timothy H. Porter
Stamford
Mapel Earle
Mr. Porter
Thomas G. Ritch
Schuyler Merritt
New York
Louis H. Porter
A. Kingsley Porter
Richard Bolster
Henry Schock
Union Trust Company of
New Haven
Porter
Messrs
Merritt and
Ritch
Mabel Earle
Minister Confesses Impropriety. Stockton Pastor Removed
The Rev. Charles A. Mott of Philadelphia, pastor of Stockton and Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, admitted he had annoyed a congregant during a visit. Deacons dismissed him after an investigation. multiple women in the church alleged further improprieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
N. J
Charles A. Mott
Philadelphia
Stockton and Sandy Ridge
Andrew G. Larsson
Larsson
Larson
Mott
Matt
Kidnapping Charge Involving Madge Stewart
Madge Stewart, 23, of 43 Compton Street, arrested on a warrant charging kidnapping. She allegedly took 2 year old Frank McKenna from his grandmother Mrs. McKenna of 179 Cambridge Street on Sept 6 1896 and fled when officers prepared to serve the warrant. the child was later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Stewart
Compton Street
Madge
Frank McKenna
Stewart
Mrs Fleming Testifies in Supplementary Proceedings
In New York on November 11 Mrs Mary Alice Almont Livingston Fleming testified in City Court before Judge Schuchman in supplementary proceedings against her stepfather Henry H Bliss. The case concerns a $575 judgment held by John Q Maynard for furnishings for rooms Bliss leased in the Colonial Hotel. Fleming said Bliss did not pay her board or support for ten years and that her lawyer has paid Bliss $1009 for her room rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Alice Almont Livingston Fleming
Evaline M. Bliss
Schuchman
Henry H. Bliss
John Q. Maynard
Bliss
Fleming
Colonial Hotel
Hearing Set In Estate Case From Toms River
In Toms River, a disputed estate case involves a man who diverted his partner’s share from her father’s estate. Mrs. Fleming confirms the allegation and notes a second hearing will be held on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms River
Worcester Alderman Sued Over Breach of Promise
The property of Alderman Daniel F. Fitzgerald, noted labor advocate of Worcester, was attached this afternoon for $10,000 in a breach of promise suit filed by 23 year old Miss Etta M. Goodwin who says he promised to marry her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Daniel F. Fitzgerald
Etta M. Goodwin
Stetson Indicted in Hawley Assault Case
Franklin grand jury at Greenfield Mass. returns an indictment against Manley S. Stetson of Hawley for assaulting Miss Julia A. Barber a former book keeper. The case features Barber’s claim of Stetson's innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
Franklin Grand Jury
Manley S. Stetson
Hawley
Julia A. Barber
Experimental electric bell buoys approved for harbor
The Fairbanks Electric Bell Buoy Company won government permission to install two test bell buoys in the harbor at Nix's Mate and State Ledge. They will be operated from Castle Island with a stationed keeper recording every stroke to help ships determine position in thick weather. If successful, more buoys may follow and prevent wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Electric Bell Buoy Company
Nix
State Ledge
Mansfield
Castle Island
Babbitt
Agnes E. Manson
Georgetown
D. C
Holt
T Wharf
Grayling
Haddock
Boston
Francis
Smith
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Cape Cod
New Pastor Installed at Shaw Mut Avenue Church
The First Free Baptist Church on Shaw mut avenue held a crowded recognition service for Rev. O. H. Tracy the new pastor. Doxology invocation Scripture reading duets installation prayer hand of fellowship welcomed to the city and charges to pastor and church were delivered by local ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Free Baptist Church
Shawmut Avenue
O. H. Tracy
E. P. Moulton
George N. Howard
Renwick
Bingham
W. J. Twort
J. M. Remick
W. E. Barton
H. Lockart
Arthur Given
Portland Man Shoots Self in Mother's Home
Braxton M. Reed a 24 year old Black man here died this noon by shooting through the heart at his mother's home. He left a letter stating he was sick and despondent and wished to die, listing debts and money owed to him. Neighbors say his troubles were imagined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Braxton M. Reed
Boston and Maine Adds Morning and Evening Trains
Starting Monday November 16 the Boston and Maine railway will add new services. An 8:50 a.m. outbound from Boston will run to Lynn and Salem with a return at 10:13 a.m. From Salem the train will depart for Lynn at 6:22 a.m. A second service leaves Boston at 6:20 p.m. for Malden and Oak Grove with returns from Oak Grove at 5:43 p.m. and Malden at 5:47 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Lynn
Salem
Mass
Malden
Oak Grove
Ny&n
Atchison
Boston & Albany
Boston & Eee
Boston & Maine
Cent Mass
Hocking
Ft S & M
NH &H
Colony
West
Pnd
Peter Enee
Arnold Aeenee
Boston & Montsaeee
Butte & Boston
Seanewee Cal & Hec
Cripple Creek
Wolverine
American Bell
New England
Dom Coal
Steel
Pullman Palacin
Reece
Westing
Cabinet Slate and McKinley Aide Depart for Home
Mark A. Hanna leader of the Republican committee and General W. M. Osborne left New York for Cleveland after saying cabinet plans and Congress legislation remain undecided. General Russell A. Alger predicted New York support for Pratt as senator. Colonel and Mrs. Herrick visited Canton as Major McKinley planned a Cleveland trip with Mrs. McKinley improving and dining with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mark A. Hanna
National Republican Committee
Cleveland
W. M. Osborne
Boston
Hanna
McKinley
Congress
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Montreal
Pratt
United States
Canton
Myron T. Herrick
Major McKinley
Shoplifters jailed in East Boston case
Two women Mrs. Clara Wright and Miss Josephine Lawrence were sentenced by Chief Justice Mason in the Superior Criminal Court to one year in the Reformatory Prison for Women for shoplifting. Lottie Smith defaulted after failing to appear. Items stolen from Jordan Marsh Co and others totaled about eighty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Mason
Reformatory Prison
Clara Wright
Josephine Lawrence
Boston
Lottie Smith
Knox
Wright
Jordan, Marsh & Co
B. F. Larrabee & Co
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Knox and
Douglass
Knockout Drops Gang Sentenced in Larceny Case
In Superior Criminal Court Chief Justice Mason sentenced William E. Smaling to 3 to 5 years in state prison and Walter Sears Grace Clark and Margaret Mott to two years in the House of Correction for larceny of $205 from Frank F. Knapp of Massachusetts Avenue. The crime occurred Oct 19 at the Leverett Street home where all defendants lived after Knapp was rendered unconscious by knockout drops. They admitted buying laudanum and alcohol with a prescription for Clark at a West End drug store within the week prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Mason
William E. Smaling
Walter Sears
Grace Clark
Margaret Mott
House of Correction
Frank F. Knapp
Massachusetts Avenue
Leverett Street
Knapp
Smaling
Mott
Sears
Clark
West End
Man Falls From Express Train Near Millers Falls
U S G Lunt of Baldwinsville fell from express train No 5 near Millers Falls while the train traveled forty five miles an hour. He crawled to the station after an hour in Millers River and was badly injured with a broken nose and nearly severed tongue. He was treated at Millers Falls and sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
Millers Falls
U. S
Lunt
Baldwinsville
Athol
Orange
Millers River
Harbor Full of Herring in Provincetown Record Catch
Harbor at Provincetown overflows with herring for more than a month. Daily catches exceed 100 barrels, with 1200 to 1500 barrels idle near wharves. Two schooners sail loaded salted fish to Boston, storage plants near full, canneries operate at near capacity, and surplus fish are used as fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Boston
Truro
J. K. Manning
Gloucester
Watson letter accepting People's party VP nomination made public
Thomas Jr Watson's letter accepting the People's party vice presidential nomination is released and he attacks President Cleveland and Democratic managers in his characteristic vein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Thomas Jr. Watson
People’s Party
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Republicans Face Contests From Democrats in Kentucky
Frankfort, Ky November 11 All newly elected Republican members of the Legislature have been served with contest notices by their late silver Democratic opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Friends of John Lind Demand Recount in Minnesota Race
In Minneapolis on November 11 officials say Lind supporters demand a recount as Clough leads by about 2000 votes. The fusion candidate for Governor is John Lind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Friends of
John Lind
Fusion
Clough
Arrest of Frank Heaney for assault and robbery on Dorchester Ave
Frank Heaney of 88 Boston street was arrested last night on the charge of having assaulted and robbed Jeremiah Lynch on October 27 on Dorchester avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heaney
Boston Street
Jeremiah Lynch
Dorchester Avenue
Frosts Return From Honeymoon Enter Oxford Reception
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison C. Frost hosted a elegant reception at the Oxford after their honeymoon. They received guests with assistance from the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Bird. Ushers included E. Howard Faunce and Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison C. Frost
Oxford
Mrs. Frost
Mrs. Bird
E. Howard Faunce
Thomas
Brown Lumber Company Pays Workers in Gold for McKinley Victory
Whitefield New Hampshire reports the Brown Lumber Company with 300 employees paid its workers in gold to celebrate McKinley’s election victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
N. H
Brown Lumber Company
McKinley
List of Guests Attending A Social Event
A long list of attendees includes H Carruth A D Nage Fred W Bird and numerous couples and individuals such as Clarence Billings A Cook J S Cushing J G Cuthbertson E Bertrand Newton W W Fairbairn George E Leighton Lawrence Neebe Charles D White L G Harrington George A Lovering A H Howe A R Frost Lewis H Frost Mabel Dexter Ruth Farnsworth Della Delorme Fannie L Hunt Alice Fifield George A Dexter Alvin S Dexter Walter Swasey Walter Campbell James Armstrong Minot Beach George L Cade Walter W Hall Leslie Hatch Walter Hawkins John C Kennedy and Harry O Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Harrington
George A. Lovering
A. H. Howe
A. R. Frost
Lewis H. Frost
Mabel Dexter
Ruth Farnsworth
Della Delorme
Fannie L. Hunt
Alice Fifield
George A. Dexter
Charles Fairbairn
Freight Yard Horror In Charlestown Tragedy
Michael Canty of 529 Rutherford Avenue Charlestown a Fitchburg railroad brakeman suffered fatal injuries in the Charlestown yard shortly before midnight while aiding a coal train. He fell under wheels losing a left arm and crushing his right leg with internal injuries. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Canty
Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
Fitchburg
Massachusetts General Hospital
King's Daughters Convene at Tremont Temple Convention
Over two hundred delegates from 6570 King's Daughters gathered in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple for the State convention. Miss May Tucker East Weymouth was chosen secretary and Mrs E T Hill presided. Afternoon speakers included Mrs E Trask Hill Mrs C M Caswell Rev I J Lansing and Mrs Mary Lowe Dickinson. The Deaconess' House was discussed and Epworth College settlement history outlined. Evening featured a song service and address by Miss Margaret Bothnia. The convention continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
E. T. Hill
May Tucker
East Weymouth
Hill
James
Connecticut
E. Trask Hill
Massachusetts
Four Robbers Sentenced in State and Reformatories
Chief Justice Mason sentenced Frank F. Farrell to state prison for two and a half to five years for robbery. William Bonner and Michael Connors received Massachusetts Reformatories terms for robbery. John West was sentenced to three years in the House of Correction for larceny in a building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Mason
Frank F. Farrell
William Bonner
Michael Connors
Massachusetts Reformatory
John West
House of Correction
Seven Years for Killing Manslaughter Verdict
George Jackson, colored, sentenced by Chief Justice Mason in Superior Criminal Court to seven to twelve years in state prison for the manslaughter of Frank Bell, shot on September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jackson
Superior Criminal Court
Mason
Frank Bell
Bell
Chelsea men arrested in policy lottery case
Officers Lee and Keen arrested James Rogers of 46 Sterling Street and Thomas Bradford of 28 Walnut Street Chelsea on charges of setting up and promoting a policy lottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Keen
James Rogers
Sterling Street
Thomas Bradford
Walnut Street
Chelsea
Regular Patrolman Appointed Thompson of Station 3
In general order No 3 percent issued last night Reserve Officer Thompson of Station 3 was appointed a regular patrolman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
City Bond Sale Yields Profit for New York Sinking Fund
The sinking fund commissioners awarded 16,016,590 of city bonds at public auction to Vermilye & Co. at 104.71. The sale price produces a total profit of 755,794 on the entire issue for New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vermilye & Co
Three Die After Upton Water Gas Explosion
In West Upton three men burned in the Knowlton straw factory incident died. Thomas Williamson died at 10:30 PM, Fred G Bulmahan at midnight, and John Williamson early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
William Knowlton & Sons
West Upton
Thomas Williamson
Fred G. Bulmahan
John Williamson
Winthrop Public Library and School Open New Building
The school committee and Public Library trustees held a reception at the new Winthrop High School building last evening. Classes were soon to be established there and the library quarters opened. Many citizens toured the new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Lawrence Knights of Columbus to exemplify third degree
Lawrence council will exemplify the third degree next Sunday November 13 at 2 p.m. at City Hall. More than 600 knights from across the state are expected to attend with special cars attached to the 11:45 a.m. train from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Second annual hall of Hambten Associates held in Charlestown
The event occurred last night in Monument Hall Charlestown with thirty couples in attendance. The grand march was led by George T Maloney and Mrs Mary Maloney, and guests included Representative Jere McCarthy former Representative Donovan and Councilman Mahoney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamb
Monument Hall
Charlestown
George T. Maloney
Mary Maloney
Jere McCarthy
Donovan
Mahoney
Miss Margrette LaFarge to Christen Newport Gunboat
Miss Margrette LaFarge daughter of John La Marge of New York and great granddaughter of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry has accepted an invitation to christen the United States gunboat Newport at Bath Maine around Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Margrette LaFarge
John LaMarge
New York
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
United States
Bath
Four defendants waived examination in break ing and entering case
Edward Gerrity alias Edward Lynch Pearlie Smith and Frank Lavit appeared before Judge Brown in Municipal Criminal Court and waived examination on break ing and entering complaints. They were held for the December grand jury in bonds of 1200 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gerrity
Edward Lynch
Pearlie Smith
Frank Lavit
Brown
Municipal Criminal Court
Two Erie Train Victims Believed Rockport Natives
Two men killed by an Erie and Pittsburgh Railway train near Girard are believed to be from Rockport, Massachusetts. One carried an envelope addressed to John Mayha of Rockport containing a photo of a young girl. the other’s envelope was postmarked Rockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Penn
Erie & Pittsburg
Girard
Rockport
Mass
John Mayha
Worcester
Escape from Charlestown navy yard updates case
Another escape disrupted the Charlestown navy yard as J. Cardwell deserted from Major Meade's office after only a few hours on duty. He wore his uniform and departed with his gun, prompting a security response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Barracks
Charlestown Navy Yard
J. Cardwell
Meade
Market Reaction and Gas Stocks Dominate Trading
The session saw a jittery stock market with London selling triggering profit taking. Bay State Gas led declines while others like the Seconds and Incomes moved inconsistently. Boston Gas statements denied reorganizing the Boston properties.
Merchants' Association Considers Harbor Plans and Rates
The Boston Merchants' Association held its November meeting at Young's Hotel with Hon. J. R. Leeson presiding. Guests included Congressionals McCall and Parrett and state officials. New members admitted and a resolution for uniform Western freight rates to Boston was adopted to safeguard its port commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Merchants’ Association
Young’s Hotel
J. R. Leeson
Samuel W. McCall
William Kk. Parrett
Congress
Messrs. Woodward Emery
Clinton White
State Board
McCall
Fobes, Hayward & Co. (Incorporated
Joseph M. Herman & Co
Caleb S. Spencer
Adams Express Co
Wingate P. Sargent & Babcock
Noyes
Boston
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Busy Day at Akron Puts Rubber Industry in High Gear
In Akron Ohio on November 11 1900 the Werner Company with 1000 workers runs thirteen hours daily plans two large buildings and an office block. Three rubber manufacturers boost staff. 1200 are employed. Stoneware shops run full with excellent prospects. Whitman Robinson Co plant to be rebuilt after fire. McKinley election influenced plans. McNeil boiler works operate night and day for first time since 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Werner Company
Whitman, Robinson & Co
McKinley
McNeil
Massachusetts Lumber Association Honors Naval Fight Gavel
The Massachusetts Wholesale Lumber Association met at the Parker House with twenty five members present. President George H. Davenport presided as Lieutenant Badlam presented a gavel carved from wood from the original Kearsarge. He described the June eighteen eighty four battle between the Kearsarge and the Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Wholesale Lumber Association
Parker House
George H. Davenport
Badlam
Badiam
Kearsarge
Alabama
Dinner of National Officers at Youngs Hotel
The Massachusetts Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States held its annual meeting and banquet last evening at Youngs Hotel with twenty one members present. Chief Engineer D B Macomb U S N presided and officers were elected including Commander David Betton Macomb and vice commander Henry Ware Lyon. A silver mounted gavel made from wood of the Constitution Hartford and the Kearsarge was presented by President Macomb to the commandery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Naval Order of the United States
Young’s Hotel
D. B. Macomb
U. 8
S. N
Belknap
Lyon
Paul
Naval Brigade
David Betton Macomb
Henry Ware Lyon
Amos Binney
Hosea Emery Bowen
Franklin Thomas Beatty
M. D
William Lithgoe Willey
Charles Langdon Tappan
Permanent Fund
Frank Thomson Beatty
Attes
George Eugene Belknap
Thomas Amory DeBlois
Charles William Galloupe
William McCarthy Little
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Mabel
Timothy Porter
Mrs. Fleming
Edward Hayes
Wan
Stetson
Addi Ional
FIR
Osborne
Sherborn
Provinceton
Fis
Watson
Minnesota
Mrs, and Mrs. Frost
Freight Yard
King's Daughters
UPTON
Winthrop's
HA Blen Associates’ Bll
Bay State
London
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Bay State Gas
Albert S. Burrage
Boston Gas Companies
Burrage
Boston Gas
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Boston United Gas
Mercantile Trust Company
John G. Moore
Indorse
Delaware
Boston Gas Properties
Delaware Company
H. Rogers
Bears
Wilmington
Del
Godfrey Morse
Bay State Gas Company
Canada
Boston & Montana
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Central Massachusetts Railroad
Boylston Street Land Company
Endicott Peabody
George Fred Winch
Henry B. Eager
George B. James
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad Company
John M. Graham
Parsons
Manhattan
Pinkham
Boston “Tick Exchange
Am Bell Tel
Rhaeaee
Kk C.m&b
Rock Island
St. Paul
Corey, Milliken & CO
Oston
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Morley
Lamson Con
Altham International Moto
McNay & Copeland
McKay & Copeland
Toston
Revere Beach
Lynn R. R
Terminal City
Cata
Ee Tee
Boston & Cripple Creek
Colorado
Colorado Mining Stock Exchange
Denver
E. C. Davis & Co
Washington St
Bio
Astro
Bangkok
Garfield Grouse
Gold & Globe
Insley Oe
Tron Clad
Tsabella Tees Eeree
Jefferson
New Zealand
Sereneee
People’s
Puritan Eeereree
Wees Stevens
Alamo
Argentum
Sacramento
Peer Eereee
Union Gold
Kew York
STO PK Sales
Atchison . Bee
Brunswick
Chesapeake &Ohio
Chicago
C & St Louis
Delaware & Huison
del, Lack & West
den & Rio Grande
Erte Tees
Hocking Valley
Sinois Central Eee
Kansas & Texas Ae
Tead Trust
Louisville
Nshville
Missouri Pacific
Moble
Ohio
New Albany & Chicago
Town
New Jersey
Northern Pacific
Rock Teland
Southern Pacific
St Paul
St Paul & Omaha
Sugar Peewee
Tenn Coal & Iron
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific Wee
den & Gut
Western Union
Southern Railway
Saan Eee Soo
Merchants’ Association
THE
Peabody Medical
Institute
Bulfinch St. Oph
Revere House
Ton
Vpeapody Medical Institute
Jersey
Medical Review
Peabody Medical Institute
Boston Herald
England
Harvare Medical College
Massachusetts Volunteers
Prabody Medical Institute
America
National Medical Association
College of Physlians and Surgeons
P. O. Box
Wemar Ae Ware Frer
Wilcox Medicine Co
Parisian Remedy CO
Tremont St
Quincy’s
Hammond
Quincy
Charles L. Hammond
Frederick L. Jones
Stephen O. Moxon
Mr. Hammond
Henry H. Faxon
D Hammond
Alabama-Kearsarge
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