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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1895

Page

2

Puritan Off Gull Island Moves To Deep Water

The steamer Puritan escaped entanglement after being grounded off Gull Island yesterday at 4 30 am. Four anchors, hawsers, and heavy cables, aided by Merritt Wrecking Company tugs J D Jones and Walcott, pulled the vessel free. Captain Davis stated little water entered the compartments and the ship then headed toward New London after repairs to smith rents.

New London Puritan Gull Island Moton Merritt Wrecking Company J, D Jones Walcott New York Davis New London Smith Courge

Oscar Wilde Appears in Bankruptcy Court in London

Oscar Wilde was brought from Wordsworth Prison to be publicly examined in the Bankruptcy Court. The crowded courtroom saw Wilde ill and speaking softly as he testified that he lived beyond his income and was sometimes paid in advance for plays. Liabilities stood at £3591 with no available assets, and a marriage settlement of £800 a year for his wife was revealed.

London Oscar ‘Wilde Wordsworth Wilde

Pine Bluff and Western Railroad Incorporated in Arkansas

Articles of incorporation filed for the Pine Bluff and Western Railroad Company with W. X. Fuller L. A. Dodge J. W. Beall Jr, of Boston and J. A. Gaylord of New York among incorporators. Capital stock set at 600000 dollars. A forty nine mile line from Pine Bluff through Jefferson Grant and Hot Springs counties to Malvern is planned.

Little Rock Ark Pine Bluff & Western Railroad Company W. X. Fuller L. A. Dodge J. W. Beall, Jr Boston J. A. Gaylord New York Pine Bluff Jefferson, Grant and Hot Springs Malvern

American Wringer Co Wringers and sweepers sold repaired

The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension announces manufacture of wringers manglers spring beds and car pet sweepers. Repairs offered for all wringers and sweepers. Mail orders promptly attended to and telephone service via Tremont.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Vanderbilt Wedding Remade as Society and Politics Blend

At St Thomas's New York a high noon ceremony joined Miss Fauline P Whitney and Hon Almerio H Paget in a bespoke society affair. President Cleveland, Cabinet members, Governor Morion, diplomats, and elite guests filled the church and breakfast followed, while the Vanderbilts were conspicuously absent. Floral splendor transformed the interior. carriage crowds and a formal reception marked the event amid a day of social pageantry.

New York St. Thomas’s Cleveland Morion Duke of Marlborough Consuelo Vanderbilt Idlehour Almerio H. Paget Lord Alfred Paget Fauline P. Whitney William C. Whitney Navy St. Thomas’s Church

Puritana Compound Promises Health Through Puritana System

Puritana Compound promotes a health system centered on the Stomach, claiming to renew blood, nerve force, strength, and life. It advertises a complete treatment priced at 1, including one bottle of Puritana Compound, one bottle of Puritana Pills, and one Puritana Tablet. Mail to Puritana Concord New Hampshire.

Concord N. H

Island Reform Tour Praises Heath Works on Deer Island

Alderman Flood leads a City Council delegation on a harbor inspection of Long and Rainsford Islands. They commend Commissioner Heath for reforms at Deer Island and support restoring pardon power to the commissioner. Representatives Bradley Mahoney praise the change. officials pledge support and discuss light, staffing, and facilities.

File2d Heath Long Rainsford Islands Deer Island J. Putnam Bradley Long Island Cogswell Rainsford Reformatory Flood Parson Lel Bradley Mahoney Dan General Court Miller Boston Board of Visitors G. Walden Smith Battis McCarthy

Wells Fargo agent robbed in Colorado Springs hold up

Agent George Krout of Wells Fargo Express was restrained by masked robbers who stole $20,000 after the Santa Fe train left. A package on the desk held $15,000 and Krout, pressed at gunpoint, yielded $5,000. He was made to undress and lie in bed while the robbers fled toward Pike's Peak avenue as a posse with bloodhounds pursued.

Colorado Springs Col George Krout Wells Fargo Express Santa Fe Express Chicago Pike’s Peak Avenue

Burnham Remains Matron At Nashua Day Nursery

Nashua New Hampshire November 12 managers of the Day Nursery met this afternoon and after discussing the Burnham and Sherman affair decided to keep Mrs Burnham as matron and Miss Sherman as assistant for now pending a future meeting or further decision by the managers.

Nashua N. H

Globe Investment Company receivership details report

Henry A. Wyman, receiver, filed a report to Judge Barker on the Globe Investment Company once Dakota Mortgage Loan Company. It shows capital growth from 50,000 to 500,000, outstanding debenture bonds, and loans pledged as security. The report cites mismanagement, transfers between Massachusetts and Nebraska affiliates, undisclosed liabilities, misapplied collections, and pending questions on claims and priorities for creditors and mortgagors.

Henry A. Wyman Globe Investment Company Barker Dakota Mortgage Loan Company A. Z. Mason J. L. Moore J. A. Moninger New England England Scotland Kansas City Boston Gobe Investment Company Nebraska Massachusetts Concern Transasfer Massachusetts Company Massachusetts Nebraska Concern Nebraska Company

Collision Near Havana Claims Five on Niagara

The bark William Hales collided with the steam ship Niagara on November 8, causing the loss of five Niagara crew members. The Hales, returning from Havana with bones, sank rapidly in dense fog. the Niagara suffered minor damage and will resume its Cuba voyage. Captain and mate reportedly among the survivors.

Philadelphia William Hales Niagara Havana J. L Coombs George W. Kimmette A. Collman Bernard E. Surus William Donovan Christian Neilsen Charles Rosenfield Jacob Reiluck August Benlas Charles Bock Emil Genskens William Havdt Hales Hatteras Cuba Surus Collman

Will Run Overtime at Will Run American Print Works

Will Run Overtime at American Print Works in Fall River as departments shift to eighteen hours daily. Weekly output averages 60,000 to 76,000 pieces, with a projected 85,000 for eight weeks. Three extra printing machines are in operation and a new machine is added to the shearing department due to heavy cloth purchases and a large volume of orders.

Fall River

Miss Heslin's condition grows weaker in Lowell

Sadie Heslin, shot yesterday by Henry Holden, weakens steadily and may die at any moment. Holden is believed to still be in the city. Trains are watched and efforts to capture him continue. Reports place him in Philadelphia. a sighting to New York remains unconfirmed, with a Fall River train conductor noting a possible exit toward the New York steamer.

Lowell Sadie Heslin Henry Holden New York Holden Philadelphia Fall River

Miss Maude Egan Sends Thanks for Watch Gift

Miss Maude Legan writes to the testimonial committee for a poster invalid expressing gratitude for the watch awarded for returning the most money. She hopes the effort proves financially and socially successful and brings happiness to someone, sincerely MAUDE LEGAN.

Maude L. Egan Maude Legan

Last Chances in Supreme Court Appeal over Gilberts Murder Case

Angus D. Gilbert's post conviction appeal, argued before the full Supreme Court bench, questions legal denials at his 1920 murder trial for the death of Alice M. Sterling. He was not present. The case centers on juror prejudice from a mother's outburst and on instructions about extreme atrocity and intoxication. The appeal, argued by W. W. Doherty and James B. Leach, seeks reversal on two main points with decision reserved.

Angus D. Gilbert Alice M. Sterling Supreme Court Gilbert W. W. Doherty James B. Leach Leach Doherty Travis

Foster Murder Case Before Supreme Court

The Commonwealth versus Patrick Sullivan Patrick Foley and Cornelius Foley, convicted of Foster's murder in Billerica, argued before the full bench of the Supreme Court. The trial hinged on whether Everett W. Livingstone was legally a constable or special police officer, and if the arrest of Nagle was lawful. Decision reserved.

The Commonwealth Paterick Sullivan Patrick J. Foley Cornélius Foley Duroy Foster Supreme Court Billerica Everett W. Livingstone Livingstone Nagle Knowlton Travis F. P. Curran

Woman Misidentified Arrest Leads to Outcry

Mrs. Nora Haley of 50 Revere Street is not the woman arrested for drunkenness and who attempted suicide in her cell Monday. Friends insist another woman used Mrs. Haley’s name to shield herself, and they are outraged.

Nora Haley 50 Revere Street

Obituary notices and residents listed in Boston area

A fragmented obituary notice list from Dorchester and surrounding towns notes ages and names such as Mary Wils elabeth, Annie A, William Himp, Elizabeth Carleton, Walter D. Johnson, and Alice Riley. Entries indicate deaths on November 11 and local locations including Dorchester and Brighton with ages given for several individuals.

Acoran Hast Boston Mary Wils Abeth Tror Annie A. Rcoran Hamptons Wilam Dorchester Elizabeth Carleton Iati Winthres Johnson Wintrom Steals Walter D. Johnson

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