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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1900

Page

4

Dance in Kilts at Salem Indpendent Scotch Guards Ball

The first ball by the order in this city filled Paul Revere Hall with a grand procession of Highland attire. Attendees included Miss Isabelle Fleming from Chicago and Alexander Hunter from the Scotch American Journal, with Major Stanhope Baldwin and numerous local figures sharing remarks and a Boer War talk.

Salem Scotch Guards Paul Revere Hall New England New York Alexander Hunter Scotch-American Journal Chicago Isabelle Flemming John G. Munro Major Stanhope Baldwin Ballantyne Nellie MacDonald Leo Mackey Lizzie Ballantine Abercrombie A. T. Kennedy David Simpson

Strathcona Horse Participants Attend Event In South Africa

Tropér Farmer of Lord Robert's body re and Robert B. Leuchars attended with a long list of guests including Colonel Obneck of the Berean unit Naval and Mill eterans, Senatal BE D Burdan of the Fusiliers, Mrs. R. J. MacMeekin, Mrs. Ritchie, Colonel A. M. Munro, Miss Daisy M. Mure, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Scott, Captain 8. Coll Abel M per yel Lieutenant C. D. Mackey, Rex Horse Guards officer Tr Famer A. Steward, Captain and Mrs. George Scott, and many others such as Miss Jean Walker and Miss Lizzie and Miss Lillie Munro.

Strathcona Horse Tropér Farmer Lord Robert Robert B. Leuchars Obneck Berean Naval and Milleterans BE. D. Burdan The Fusiliers R. J. MacMeekin Ritchie A.M. Munro Daisy M. Mure J. W. Scott John Burner McLennon Abel M C. D. Mackey A. Steward Rex Horse Guards George Scott W. Lamb Jean Walker Thomas Young Lizzie Lillie Munro MacMeekein Nik MacDonald Miiss Nellie Curley

Gang of Thieves Nabbed in Roxbury Dorchester Burglary Ring

Four men named Charles Harding alias Harry Smith 28 John Moran 29 John Date 24 and Myles D Dow 17 were arrested on charges of breaking and entering multiple houses in Roxbury and Dorchester. Officers Leahey and Sleyghorn with Inspector Gaddis traced the gang after tips and searches. Harding Moran and Dale reportedly admitted guilt. specific break ins include John W Pond residence Clarkson street and 39 Forcoe Fa street.

Charles Harding Harry Smith Stamford Street John Moran John Date Bourne Street Myles D. Dow O Street Boston Roxbury Dorchester Atrolman Ng Harding Moran Wyman Dale Leahey Sleyghorn Gaddis Police Concord John W. Pond Clarkson Street Feeny Forcoe Fa Street Ps Plept

Cambridge Bribery Inquiry Opens Amid Denials

A Cambridge City Council committee began an investigation into bribery charges over a school house lot purchase. The session focused on records with witness John J. Ahern denying all allegations and throwing the 7 cent summons fee across the room.

Cambridge Ore Alsterman John J. Ahern

One Eye Out After Dorchester Street Assault

Francis J. Danforth, a two month lodger in West End, was found intoxicated with severe facial injuries on Green Street after a conflict with Godfrey on Pearl Street Dorchester. Danforth, who has lost his left eye and has a prior partial hand amputation, was taken to a hospital. Godfrey was arrested.

Francis J. Danforth West End Green Wyman Massachusetts Gernult Dorchester Neewegesi Danforth Godfrey Pearl Street Danforth Brighton Boston Electric Green Street Tanforth

Prison Keeper Held Over Prisoner’s Death

Boston prisoner shot in his cell by a guard named Kim strikes him with a chair the guard held over the man’s death. Henry W Deane keeper of the South Boston House of Correction remains jailed until the next grand jury session.

Henry’. W. Deane South Boston

Widows' marriage license filed in Chicago case

GUITEAU'S WIDOW TO WED AGAIN. Chicago reports a license filed for the marriage of Mrs Anna Dunmire and Engch Allen. The article describes a prison incident involving Deane and Johnson, detailing a confrontation, a shooting, and a fatal wound, with Deane arrested and Guiteau referenced in context.

Guiteau Chicago Anna Dunmire Engch Allen Dunmire

Cambridge School Board Resignations Prompt Special Election

Dr T W Taylor of Ward 5 Cambridge resigned from the school board a few weeks ago while Mrs Carrie Fairbairn of Ward 8 and Rev Alber t Ely of Ward 4 quit last night Their terms would have run until next year but successors must be elected at the upcoming city election The city solicitor advised that the board comply with statutes by asking Aldermen to meet in joint session to elect a replacement for Taylor

T. W. Taylor Cambridge Carrie Fairbairn Pbert . Ely

Social Democrats Nominate Full Municipal Ticket in Quincy

In Quincy on November 16 the Social Democrats convened and placed a full slate for municipal offices. Mayor candidate is Harry G. Marden of Wollaston. Councilmen-at-large include William M. Packard and ward nominees Charlies Osborne Charles Miller John B. Leeland and Ashby Knight representing wards 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 respectively.

Quincy Social Democrats Harry G. Marden Wollaston William M. Packard Charlies Osborne Charles Miller John B. Leeland Ashby Knight

Oscar 18 Majestic and the Two Peoples He Promoted

A fragmentary obituary honors Oscar I son of Oscar I and mentions his role in bridging Swede and other cultures. It notes a long life, notable stature, intelligence, and athletic gentleness. It references a noble line including Prince Charles and Duke Nericie and suggests a lasting public devotion.

Oscar I Tonenipe firEichtenberg Blepaen Napa Sathad Claud Grantanughter Aig Witham Oscar Prince Charles Eothie Anid Se Yu Duk Nericie

Boston Court Hears Killing by Refractory Prisoner

In South Boston Court Judge Fallon heard Dr. Bancroft describe the incident where John Johnson, a colored prisoner, killed the institution’s physician after attacking him with a slop bucket and a chair. Johnson faces grand jury action or a Superior Court proceeding, with bail denied on jurisdiction grounds. He has a Chicago theft record and a local larceny and perjury history, including a notorious trousers tale.

Byries Bancroft Johns Deane Rane Bancroft Witham Johnson Eane Meco Johnn Ohnson Institute Cember John Johnson Institution Morri Nudge Fallon South Boston Dr. Bancroft Chicago

Leonard in Lawrenece Nominees at City Hall Convention

The Democratic municipal convention in City Hall renominated Taman P. Leonard for Mayor and Maurice McKenna for superintendent of streets. Ward results listed include assignments for Ward 1 and Ward 2, with names such as Fred Farmen and James P. Flynn, and references to other ward members.

Everett Prize Winning Babies Show at Universalist Fair

The First Universalist Church of Everett held a baby show at Everett Hall with mothers dressing infants in fine dresses and combing silken ringlets. Prizes named include Hardsomest Edward Hogan, Handsomest Paul Free, Smallest Madeline pa oper, Hermes Askall Lawson, while others like Hobbs, Edith Hawkins, Clarence Jayne, and Ralph Newby also noted among oldest and largest categories. Included is an extended ad for Winter Incursion tickets to Pinehurst and related rail and steamer connections via Pennsylvania railroad, plus Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey promotion with notes on purity and physician endorsement.

First Universalist Church of Everett Everett Hall Ford In Pines Pinehurst Ramuee York Baltimore Washington Richmond Pennsylvania Railroad Norfolk Eismouth W. AC. Shoemaner P. G. M. Gen Paes Art

Popular Fad Promotes Raw Food Diets and Digestion Pills

An article discusses a proposed raw food trend in major cities with menus that favor uncooked fare and criticizes fried cooking. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a proven digestive aid, claiming peptones and diastase digest foods and prevent indigestion.

Nui Ihe ¢Ociety Res Saivants Ein Ike Stuart Stuart United States Canada Great Britain

Forger Henry B. Ball Denied by Mother-in-Law

In a Superior Court equity session Judge Braley heard evidence that Milton architect Henry B. Ball confessed to forgery. His mother-in-law Elizabeth M. W. Nourse claimed her name was forged on several notes and sought to vacate a judgment obtained without her knowledge.

Equity Superior Court Braley Henry B. Ball Milton Bal Elizabeth M. W. Nourse Ball

Corcoran Held on False Naturalization Charge

William Corcoran was held for the December term of the United States grand jury by U S Commissioner Fiske forenoon yesterday. He is charged with obtaining his naturalization papers by false means, linked to the Minihan cases. Bail was posted at 1500 dollars.

William Corcoran United States Grand Jury Fiske Corcoran Minihan

Third Arrest in Poison Case Stuns Auburn Readers

Herbert Hitchcock of Lewiston was arrested at 2 AM Friday at the head of Lisbon street Auburn by City Marshal Garcelon on information from Miss Abbie Whitney. This marks the third arrest in the ice cream poisoning case.

Auburn Herbert Hitchcock Lewiston Tisbon Street Garcelon Abbie Whitney

Icemen s Protective Union Holds First Annual Hall

The Icemen s Protective Union held its first annual hall in Mechanics Hall last evening. Poole s Orchestra provided music as over 200 couples danced the grand march led by R Reddin and Miss J W Rabive.

Icemen’s Protective Union Mechanics’ Hall Poole R. Reddin J. W. Rabive

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