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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1897

Page

2

New Hampshire Doctor in Court Over Wife Case

Dr. John Ralph Hatch faces a preliminary hearing on a serious case involving his wife Fannie A. Hatch. Judge Josiah Hobbs will rule December 6. Prosecution cites witnesses including Mrs. Sarah Chamberlain and Teeny Wiggin, with Hatch appearing nervous and sullen during testimony.

Ossipee N. H John Ralph Hatch Fannie A. Hatch Josiah Hobbs Hatch Sarah S. Chamberlain Teeny Wiggin Miss Wiggin A.A. Nichols

Maxim's airship to fly to Klondike from San Francisco

Hiram B Maxim, superintendent for the Atlantic and Pacific Aerial Navigation Co, announces an airship under construction in San Francisco for a Klondike voyage. He says the craft will weigh about 6000 pounds when ready and carry roughly one ton of passengers and provisions, occupying 106000 cubic feet of space, with the propelling power to be provided.

San Francisco Hiram Maxim Atlantic & Pacific Aerial Navigation Company Klondike

Physician on Trial Recounts Wife’s Death by Laudanum

At least by 10 30 Mrs Hatch lay dead in an upstairs room after Dr Hatch found her ill and a laudanum bottle nearby The doctor claimed he used a stomach pump but witnesses saw none Others testified about the strained marriage and rumors of an affair in a November 1897 Guilford court scene including a letter to Dr Lougee asking to deny foul play and praising his own character.

Centerville J. R. Hatch Teeny Wiggin Lougee Hatch Grant Susie A. Nichols Guilford, N. H

Michael Defeats Starbuck in Madison Square Board Track Race

Welsh cyclist Jimmy Michael won a 25 mile Madison Square Garden board track race in 60 minutes 29.5 seconds, beating Frank Starbuck of Philadelphia by two laps. Over 16,000 spectators attended as Michael built a growing lead after the third mile, with Starbuck trailing by 30 laps at the finish.

New York Jimmy Michael Frank Starbuck Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Chicago Starbuck Quaker City Madison Square Nat Butler Jean Gougoltz King France A. E. Weinig Buffalo Edouard Taylore Gougoltz Lamberjack Michael Tedas Gill Michael O.waks Cobbste Nie Michael IB Ich Aehnal Michael Bei Pixesens Michael the Sdeaen Deere Cas Ee Michael Meet Bole Minenes

Entitled to respect for those who keep thoroughly well

Coffee affects the heart and digestion of some who do not suspect it. Postum Food Coffee works a revolution for such.

Masonic Rites For Micah Dyer Jr Funeral

The funeral for Micah Dyer Jr of Dorchester who died suddenly Wednesday will be held Saturday at 1 PM from his home 40 Hancock Street with Masonic rites conducted.

Micah Dyer, Jr Dorchester Hancock Street Courtenay Brookline Joseph M. Courtenay Ellen Matthew L. Courtenay Sewall Street Dyer Murer Boston Highlands Jobsurphy Washington Street St. Joseph's Church Circuit Street Forrester Bridget M Michael Forrester St. James Parish Charles Brant Oakley Street St. Peter's Church

Tie Game Between Wolftones and Shamrocks in Hurling

The Shamrock Juniors and Wolftones played a hurling match yesterday morning at 8S. B. A. grounds South Boston. Both sides scored two goals apiece, but Shamrocks showed brilliancy with the younger team.

Wolftones Shamrocks South Boston Shamrock

Arrests Made In Break-In At 64 Prince Street

Officers of Station 1 arrested Giovanni Arico aged 34 and Giovanni Anzione aged 42 on the night of the 24th for breaking and entering the Samuel Rosenthal store at 64 Prince Street and stealing goods valued at zero dollars.

Station 1 Giovanni Arico Giovanni Anzione Samuel Rosenthal Prince Street

Charity Concert at Baldwin Place for Distressed Family

A concert and dance were held last evening at Baldwin Place Synagogue Hall under Beth Israel auspices to aid a distressed family. The event aimed to raise funds for those in need within the community.

Baldwin Place Beth Israel

Manhattan Club Hall of Fame Banquet Evening Event

The eleventh annual hall of the Manhattan Club of Ward 7 was held in Berkeley Hall yesterday afternoon.

Manhattan Club Ward 7 Berkeley Hall

Local Makers Advertise Globe Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Company advertises globe wringers man gies and carpet sweepers produced at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street. Repairs offered for sweepers with prompt mail or telephone orders and attention.

American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street Prescott Bros Cornhill

Cornell Rowing Discussions Signal Bright Next Season

Ithaca Nov 25 Cornell scouts potential rowing schedules after football ends. Cornell weighs conditions for Yale Harvard and other crews and seeks stable intercollegiate plans to avoid annual uncertainty.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Yale New Haven New London Harvard Columbia Pennsylvania Cornell Navy Ithacans

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Boston Resident

An elderly Boston resident Asa F. Crocker testifies to relief from a fifteen year kidney ailment using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes backache and kidney pain easing from the first dose after purchasing at Knight's pharmacy and endorses the product's effectiveness and the Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents selling 50 cent boxes.

Asa F. Crocker Boston Washington Jamaica Plain Dean Knight’s Pharmacy Court and Hanover Sts Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S

Ward Delegation Contest Shapes Boston Politics In 1920

The article outlines ward by ward contest details for Boston political delegations. It lists candidates in wards 3 through 24 with expected winners and key supporters including Senators Lomasney Hayes Dunn and figures like Fitzgerald O Rourke Norton O Toole and McNary. Ward 11 14 15 18 20 and 22 show anticipated victories.

Lomasney Hayes Dunn O’rourke Quirk McNary Boston Conry Charlestown Philip J. O’brien John J. Hogan James J. Brock James H. Leary Brock O’brien Dixon Joseph J. O’toole Joseph J. Norton Quinn Daniel J. Driscoll Barry Bowen Roxbury O'Toole Charles Charles H. Warren John H. Lee

Great Fire Destroys U S Electric Light Plant

Washington November 25 2 a m a large portion of streets are dark as the United States electric light plant burns rapidly threatening total destruction and a loss of many hundred thousand dollars

United States Electric Lighting Plant Washington United States Electric Light Plant

Uncertain Health Claim Attributed To Stomach Remedies

Fragmentary note cites a health claim about prompt changes to life through prompts on stomach kidneys and bowel health and a price of 26 cents.

Cunningham for Alderman Rally Ends in Caledonia Hall

A Ward 10 Social and Political Club rally in Caledonia Hall on Eliot street supported Joseph T. Cunningham for alderman. Speakers denounced opponent William A. Mc Devitt Jr. with Senator Lomasney, Charles I. Quirk, Michael N. Reidy, and Cunningham present. Murphy presided as the club endorsed Cunningham.

Ward 10 Caledonia Hall Eliot Street Joseph T. Cunningham Cunningham William A. McDevitt, Jr Martin M. Lomasney Charles I. Quirk Michael N. Reidy Michael Murphy Lomasney Ward Club

Letter to Editor recounts ward room dispute with Senator elect Quirk

Boston councilman Timothy L. Connolly recounts a ward room confrontation with Senator elect Quirk over use of the ward room on November 24. Connolly claims Quirk barred him from the room and secured police assistance, noting he learned of Quirk’s plans only through the newspaper. The letter defends fair play and questions Quirk’s stance on Josiah Quincy’s nomination.

Post Sir Quirk Josiah Quincy Boston Timothy L. Connolly Ward

Ward 20 Associates Smoke Talk in Dorchester

The Ward 20 Association of Dorchester will hold a smoke talk this afternoon and evening at 4 30 at their headquarters 1500 Dorchester avenue for members and friends. The organization is mainly composed of ward business men and holds a prominent social political role. More talks will occur through winter with prominent speakers. Voters Registration 6397 Salem November. Municipal election registration closed with 6397 names, down from 6428 last year.

Ward 20 Association of Dorchester Dorchester Avenue Salem

Dorchester Wheelmen Race Won by W H Spokesfield

W H Spokesfield won the second annual Dorchester Wheelmen road race on the Mattapan five mile course amid heavy mud and frequent accidents. Dannahy finished fifth after a flat tire. Feather, previous Dedham winner, broke a chain and swapped wheels. Lake, Natter and Loaires followed in close order as riders finished wheel to wheel.

W. H. Spokesfield Dorchester Mattapan Dannahy Frank Feather Dedham Spokesfeld Lake Natter Loaires Feather

New Year Bicycle Run Plans Across Local Clubs

Bicycle clubs map New Year events with the Massachusetts Bicycle Club setting a midnight run from its clubhouse. A giant 260 inch wheel from Elkhart Indiana is noted as the largest gear. An L A W club forms in Indianapolis to boost Indiana division membership and entertain members at a national meeting if Boston does not host. The Dorchester whist club hosts its third night at John M. Savage’s home on Church Street in a week.

Back Bay Massachusetts Bicycle Club Elkhart Ind Indianapolis Indiana Boston John M. Savage Church Street Dorchester

Bicycle industry notes and calendar from Pope Manufacturing

Crawford Manufacturing quotes 98 prices for single wheels at 50 and 35 dollars. Mexico grants concessions for two bicycle factories in Mexico City and Monterey. Treasurer Nichols of Boston Cycle Supply marries Anna Holmes. Willie Windle tours New England for Baldwin Chain. George Wood enters Newark parts and supply business. Iver Johnson 98 models gain fork crown arch pattern and other improvements. English chain makers in Birmingham adopt universal pitch using Hans Renolds templates. Thirteenth edition Columbia desk calendar released. available via Pope Manufacturing, Hartford, Conn, with five two cent stamps.

Mexico City of Monterey Charles A. Nichols Boston Cycle Supply Company Anna Helena Holmes Willie Windle Persons Saddle Company New England Baldwin Chain Company George Wood New Haven Newark N. J Iver Johnson Company Birmingham Columbia Desk Pope Manufacturing Company Jartford Conn

Successful Division 25 AOH Entertainment at Hibernian Hall

The Division 25 AOH hosted a highly successful literary and social event at Hibernian Hall 63 Hanover street with Vice-President Ed J McCauley presiding. Speeches by Colonel Charles McCarthy John A Ryan and other dignitaries followed by songs and recitations from numerous members including D A McCarthy J J Connolly and James Shea.

Hibernian Hall Hanover Street Ed. J. McCauley E. J. O’leary D. J. McCarthy John F Ahern Charles McCarthy John A. Ryan John B. O’higgins James Mantle Owen O'Loughlin Peter Dolan Daniel Roche D. C. Twomey James Keilly James Kirby Philip Buckley M. Murphy J. Sweeney Matt. McDonald Andrew Frahey F. Carroll President Galvin Bagnall James W. .Kirby M. Walshe W. J. Cronin J. J. Punch John Sweeney

Gargantuan Tubes' harmless prank shocks Havana crowd

A tube said to hold dynamite was found near the American consulate in Havana and arrested man believed to have planted it. Officials call it a joke, but Spanish authorities tighten guards around the U S consulate and General Fitzhugh Lee to prevent any danger.

Havana United States Fitzhugh Lee

Promoter unsure on new fight articles

Dan Stuart in Chicago tonight denied that Corbett and Fitzsimmons would sign articles within ten days for another bout. He did not deny a future meeting but said no contracts would be signed in the immediate future.

Chicago Dan Stuart William J. Connors Corbett Fitzsimmons Stuart

Rice Wins Fight in New London Bout

Austin Rice of New London defeated Patsy Broderick of Providence by decision in the eleventh round after Broderick was floored five times in just over two minutes. The bout, refereed by James Boutelle, drew more than 600 spectators at the New London Athletic Club gymnasium.

New London Conn Austin Rice Patsy Broderick Providence Broderick James Boutelle New London Athletic Club

Tommy Ryan Knocks Out Jim Ryan in Five Rounds

In Elmira New York Tommy Ryan defeated Australian Jim Ryan in five rounds before 800 spectators. The bout, scheduled for twenty rounds at 154 pounds, saw Tommy control the match as ex champion Paddy Ryan served as referee.

Elmira N. Y Tommy Ryan Jim Ryan Maple Avenue A. C Tommy Paddy Ryen

Forged Circular Tangles Ward 5 Alderman Race

James H. Leary supporters accuse a circular of forgery linking James J. Brock to John J. O Callaghan and Corbett. Brock disowns it, says several signers deny signing, and vows to expose the forger. He cites Dr. James A. McDonald and others who deny involvement. He seeks legal protection for candidates against such tactics.

James H. Leary James J. Brock Board of Aldermen John J. O’callaghan Corbett Brock James A. McDonald Patrick J. Donovan John H. Dee James W. O’brien John T. Hartnett Philip Nagle John J. Leahy Daniel F. Hart Mr. Brock McDonald

Everett Greased Pig Race Intervention Ends Event

Local authorities and the M. B. C. A. halted a scheduled greased pig race in Everett near Nichols Street at 10:30 am. The intervention prevented the event from taking place on that grounds.

Everett

Donovan Backs Salem D. Charles for Alderman

P F Donovan chairman of Ward 22 Democratic Committee declares his support for Salem D Charles in the alderman race. He urges Democrats to attend tonight's caucus at Lammett Hall and vote for the delegation pledged to Charles based on Charles's Massachusetts Legislature and board experience.

Charles Massachusetts Lammett Hall Salem D. Charles P. F. Donovan Ward Democratic Committee

Norton alleges bribes in Somerville mayoral race

James E Norton quotes say opponents offer bribes to defeat Mayor Perry, a claim supported by chatter in Ward 2 about an independent Democratic candidate potentially entering the race with solid support.

Perry Somerville James E. Norton Ward 2

Norton hints as independent candidate in Somerville race

James E. Norton, a known real estate dealer and former mayoral candidate, reveals a bid to run as an independent Democratic on nomination papers for Somerville. He denounces Ward 2 Republican pressure and bribe claims, backing Mayor Perry as the choice to defend citizens’ rights against corporate influence. Campaigns focus on Municipal League rally slated for Saturday night.

Municipal League Perry James E. Norton Norton Perryman East Cambridge Court House Weyler Somerville Perry Sholds Phillips

Odiorne Wilkinson Wed in Chelsea Home Ceremony

John Alfred Odiorne of Chelsea and Grace Florence Wilkinson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wilkinson wed last night at 44 Cary avenue Chelsea. Ceremony at 6 30 conducted by Rev Charles and Jefferson. After a brief wedding trip the couple will live at 19 Orange street Chelsea.

John Alfred Odiorne Chelsea Grace Florence Wilkinson John H. Wilkinson Cary Avenue Charles and Jefferson Mrs. Odiorne Orange Street James L. Harmon Eliza St. Clair St. Joseph’s Church J. F. Kelleher Patrick J. Flynn Leverett Street

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New Hampshire DR Aatca Center Maxim's Wonder Hood Indersad Senator Quirk Ward 20 F. Feather News OF the Wheel People Salesfield John Lake A G. Squires A. H Spokesfield Squires Bicycle News Crawford Manufacturing Company General Lee SisxInp Prue Ss. P. C Siskisp Carter Building Cor Washington and Water Sts Tremont St Ss. P. C. CO Mass Bett Brady Julian The Buffalo Express Bob Fitzsimmons Martin Julian Lincoln, Neb RICE New London A. C Jimmy Ryan GEO. C. Gqorwin & CO Hanover East West Indies Long Wharf James Municipal League For Mayor Albion A. Perry Odisane Wilkinson Harmon ST. Clair F. L. Rich Laura Wilson Bros Tremont Row Galvin—Sweeney Father Murphy John Galvin Roceine Mary Sweeney Oston A. Ww Whefler & Co Hanover St
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