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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1897

Page

7

Murderer Kelley Sentenced to Thirty Years in State Prison

In Somersworth New Hampshire Joseph E Kelley was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Cashier Stickney of the Great Falls National Bank. He accepted the verdict calmly and was sentenced to 30 years with possible later review. The case drew praise for fairness from local officials and medical experts who testified to Kelley’s insanity.

Dover Stickney Great Falls National Bank Somersworth Joseph E. Kelley Kelley Post New Hampshire Ryan Edgerly Hare Court House Mr. Nason Kdley Atsony Eastman Atey James Ryan, Jr Fence Boston Post and Herald Boston Post Attorney Nason Concord Hayes Amesbury Olive Stone Joe N. H Joseph BH Montreal Nason Supreme Court Strafford County

Miss Oglesby Breaks Engagement To George Pullman

Chicago reports formal announcement that Felicite Oglesby has broken her engagement to George M Pullman. After her stay with Mrs. Pullman in Chicago and a return to Elkhart Indiana, Pullman proposed to release her and she accepted. No reason given. Subsequent text shifts to an advertisement for English kerseys, overcoats and prices.

Chicago George M. Pullman Felicite Oglesby Miss Oglesby Pullman Mr. Pullman Elkhart Ill

O Callaghan Seeks Board of Aldermen Seat in Charlestown

Longtime Ward 3 Charlestown representative John J. O Callaghan vies with John J Mahoney for a seat on the Boston Board of Aldermen. A Boston daily staffer, O Callaghan built support with a delegation of young Charlestown leaders and champions district improvements including 80 000 in funding and 25 000 for street work plus 50 000 for a Charlestown playground.

John J. O'Callaghan Charlestown Board of Aldermen John J. Mahoney Corbett Hayes O’callaghan Mahoney Hayes O’callaghan Boston

Winter Reaches Ta gish House Posts in Alaska Klondike Rush

The Canadian government recalls customs officers at Tagish House between Lakes Bennett and Tagish and British Columbia cuts provincial police there as the Klondike rush cools. Deputy Collector Fred W. Davey notes duties collected on 400 outfits, with four to five men per outfit, and forecasts winter quarters for many travelers blocked by ice. Rich gold discoveries on McClintock River and branches of Hootalinqua attract a rush to new fields, some earning up to $40 a day.

Seaguay Alaska Seattle Wash Tagish House Lakes Bennett Tagish Lake Bennett Klondike Fred W. Davey Davey McClintock Hootalinqua

Relief for whalers by the Bear Arctic relief mission

Captain Tuttle of the revenue cutter Bear expects orders to proceed to the Arctic to aid an icebound whaling fleet. The ship, carrying 100 tons of provisions, is to start late next week. He doubts the expedition will reach the fleet before August and plans a year’s provisions in case the vessel is iced in.

Seattle Wash Tuttle United States Revenue Bear Arctic

Boston University readsmit bid fails after Reader wedding row

The Boston University Theological School faculty reaffirmed its Nov. 5 decision to withdraw George A Reader after he performed a wedding ceremony at the zoo. The Nov. 12 meeting heard his petition for reversal, but members said Reader refused to acknowledge fault and upheld the withdrawal action.

Boston University Theological School George A. Reader School of Theology George Reader Reader

Secretary of State denies Chamberlain trade suggestion to Canada

Ottawa reports Secretary of State R W Scott says Mr Chamberlain never sent any suggestions on future trade relations with the United States and would never think of doing so. He adds that Britain's knowledge of the sealing question is solid, but concerns Canada’s immediate U S trade matters are limited.

Ottawa Ont R. W. Scott London Chamberlain Lord Aberdeen Canada United States

Klondike suit in equity session before Judge Dunbar

Richard Eltz and twenty nine claimants sue Robert Baer in the Boston and Alaska Gold Mining Company partnership. They allege Baer bought a ship in his name and holds 6046 on deposit. Case continued to Monday to seek settlement.

Superior Court Dunbar Richard Eltz Robert Baer

Dartmouth man is sentenced for assault with intent to rob

In Bristol County Superior Court Lewis Dagagne of Dartmouth was convicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to the House of Correction for three years this afternoon.

Taunton Bristol County Superior Court Lewis Dagagne Dartmouth House of Correction

SLEIGHING IN MAINE REPORTS SNOWFALL ACROSS COUNTIES

Specials to the Journal report an inch of snow at North Anson, enough for sleighing in Kingfield Farmington and Phillips indicating good travel and winter weather conditions in central Maine.

Lewiston, Mo Journal Today North Anson Kingfield Farmington and Phillips

Windsor Fire Benefit Program At Bijou Opera House

A Windsor Nova Scotia benefit program for fire victims is set for next Tuesday evening at the Bijou Opera House. The lineup includes Eva Macey Fairbanks banjo solo Wulf Fries cello solo Vera Burpee readings G Trewella Martin John J Morton Louise Ainsworth vocal solos Ona Hanson ballet Weber Male Quartet Anna Delany Martin the Prisoner of Zenda act plus stereopticon pictures by T F Anderson and James Harrigan tramp juggler and comedian Miss Minna Gaul and Mr Fred Watson as accompanists. In Superior Court the jury found for the defendant in Eudora M Faxon vs Charles A Jones damages case and in the companion suit against the defendant's wife the verdict went for the defendant.

Windsor N. S Bijou Opera House Eva Macey Fairbanks Ban Wulf Fries Vera Burpee G. Trewella Martin John J. Morton Louise Ainsworth Little Ona Hanson Weber Anna Delany Martin Zenda T. F. Anderson James Harrigan Minna Gaul Fred Watson

Help for Woman's Hospital Fair Opens Tomorrow

Mrs. Oliver Ames Sr generously sends a $2 check to Mrs. A Shuman to be added to funds from the Peep at the Globe fair. The event benefits the Woman's Charity Club Free Hospital for Poor Women and Training School for Nurses.

Oliver Ames A. Shuman Woman’s Charity Club Free Hospital For Poor Women and Training School For

Candidacy Withdrawals and Nomination Timetable in City Elections

This afternoon at 8 p m withdrawal deadlines for Republican mayoralty and aldermanic delegations close and Democratic nomination papers must be filed. Aspirants face 3 p m November 20 for Common Council petitions as ex Mayor Curtis gains Curtis supporters on delegates. Sanford backers claim strength. Moran undecided on a mayoral run. several Sanford withdrawals filed with the Republican committee across wards 11 15 21 and 22.

Common Council George A. Hibbard Republican City Committee Curtis Sanford Lsts Godfrey Morse National Democratic Republican Et Committee William H. Baldwin J. Ff. Mulen Charles T. Gallagher Charles F. Bowker William H. Vierce Samuel B. Capen

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