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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1896

Page

2

Cancer care advocate to start home nursing in New York

Mrs Rose Hawthorne Lathrop plans a small second floor flat in Scammel Street New York to tend women and girls with cancer. She aims to relieve suffering, train volunteers, and operate without a hospital setting, inspired by French homes for incurables.

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop George Parsons Lathrop Scammel Street New York Boston France Lyons Paris St. Etienne Marseilles Rouen Mme. Garnier Nathaniel Hawthorne

Two Women Claim Him in New York Guardian Case

George Washington Wilson, once a popular bar figure, has a guardian appointed for his person and estate. Two women claim to be his wife Eva S. Wilson of Brooklyn and Jane A. Wilson of Manhattan. Eva S. Wilson says she married him sixteen years ago and has an eight year old boy.

New York George Washington Wilson Eva S. Wilson Halsey Street Brooklyn Jane A. Wilson West Sixteenth Street Wilson

Puritana Claims Broad Patient Trust and Proven Cures

Puritana patients praise the remedy with wide testimonials from neighbors and professionals. The ad credits Prof. Dixi Crosby and Dartmouth Medical College, claiming Puritana stabilizes the stomach to restore health, supported by doctors, chemists, and public opinion.

Dixi Crosby New Hampshire Dartmouth Medical College

Thirteen Wives Allegation Rocks New York Bigamy Case

William B. Thompson faced charges of reinew and bigamy in Centre Street Court. He was paroled for bail but escaped custody before the afternoon session, prompting concern as a wife detailed how he deceived multiple spouses.

New York Centre Street William B. Thompson Reinew & Bigamist Thompson

Mrs Elroy Undergoes Tracheotomy After Morphine Issue

Mrs Constance Elroy, in Vienna, had a tracheotomy after taking morphine at the residence of Consul General Judd. She says she is a close friend of a Washington government official's wife and acknowledges morphine use. A letter from her husband, received on Monday, greatly excited her and may have influenced the incident.

Vienna Constance Elroy Judd Washington

Paul Revere Chapter D A R Holds Season Meeting

The first meeting of the season for the Paul Revere Chapter D A R convened at Mrs. James W. Cartwright’s Brookline home. Some business was transacted and plans discussed.

Paul Revere James W. Cartwright Brookline

Irish-born con artist faces accusation of property fraud

Thompson, 61, allegedly promised wives gifts of houses factories and lots worth a quarter of a million but did not own the property. He planned to marry his seventh wife when arrested. He feigned generosity to women, borrowing money while promising real estate. He is Irish-born yet despises Ireland, wearing a large horseshoe mustache and persuading women with a captivating manner.

Thompson Ireland

Bigamist Charged Over Non Support In Court

New York October 1 Fred Suffield was accused by his wife in court of failing to provide support for their two year old child. She alleges he lives under a double life on East Sixty eighth street and may be father to a fifteen month old child of another woman. She seeks weekly maintenance and plans to prosecute for bigamy if he is married to the other woman. The husband promised to pay.

New York Fred Suffield Suffield East Sixty-eighth Street First Avenue

Clever Girl Thief Arrest Sparks Police Crowns

Mary McCall, a 16 year old street petitioner, was arrested after stealing from those who aided her. Police describe the capture as one of their most significant recent successes.

Mary McCall Mary

Made to order hair mattresses by A W Wheeler & Co

Made to order hair mattresses two parts four bar pounds? best tick full size for ten dollars. Wheeler & Co manufacturers located at 63 and 65 Hanover street Boston opposite American House.

A. W. Wheeler & CO Hanover St Boston American House

Woman Recovers After Morphine Overdose Incident

A woman survived a morphine overdose that nearly proved fatal, with doctors continuing to treat her condition and monitor her recovery. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Merchants Week Preparation In Haverhill Mass

Elaborate plans unfold for a week long Merchants Week in Haverhill Massachusetts hosted by the Haverhill Manufacturers and Merchants Association. The event promises parades concerts and entertainment to showcase business ties and civic goodwill with reduced rail rates from Boston area stations.

Haverhill Mass Boston & Maine Railroad

Winter schedule hits Boston and Maine trains and lake steamers

On Oct 4 the winter timetable goes into effect for the Boston and Maine system. White Mountain trains keep a 9 30 a m departure from Boston via southern division and 9 40 a m via eastern division to Fabyans until Oct 10 with morning returns to Oct 12. Lake Winnipesaukee steamers continue fall trips to Oct 14. Local timetables will be available Friday or Saturday.

Boston & Maine White Mountain Boston Southern Division Eastern Division Willontinue Fabyans Lake Winnipesaukee

Local Wringer Company Ad Lists Goods and Repairs

The American Wringer Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs offered and delivered without extra charge. Contact by writing or telephone Tremont 764 for location at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill, Boston.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston Bissell Tremont

Swords and regalia found tied to Montpelier missing man case

Cambridge police recover two Masonic and Odd Fellows swords along with regalia near Charles River flats after boys swimming by Brighten bridge discover items. The gear may belong to Edward D. Blackwell who has been missing from Montpelier Vermont. A Boston police photo shows Blackwell in Knight Templar uniform.

Cambridge Edward D. Blackwell Montpelier Boston Mr. Blackwell Charles River Brighten Bridge

Hagen says no secret service warning for Chamberlain

Washington October 1 Mr Hagen head of the government secret service states he has given no information suggesting steps to protect Joseph Chamberlain British colonial secretary and no officer of the service is in Boston the note adds.

Washington Hagen Government Secret Service Joseph Chamberlain Boston

Revere Democrats Hold Caucus for Delegates and Committee

A Revere Democratic caucus elected delegates for the representative convention and formed a town committee with Thomas Lane as chairman and A H Van Vorst as chairman of the meeting. Dr Walter H Haynes challenged legality and threatened further action while nominations were announced for state and local offices led by Watson, Potts, O Donie, and Fitzgerald with Cavanaugt replaced.

Revere Thomas Lane A. H. van Vorst David Butler Walter H. Haynes Haynes James B. Sweeney Lane Chicago Music Hall Williams Callahan Thomas A. Watson Braintree Joseph H Potts Lynn J. B. O’don Ie Northampton Maurice B. Cavanaugt Faneuil Hall Democracy Maurice J. Fitzgerald Boston South Boston Roxbury

Cambridge Ward 2 Caucus Ends in Bitter Contest

Democratic caucuses were held in Cambridge five wards last night with Ward 2 featuring a sharp three way fight among Jeremiah F Donovan James F Aylward and James A Montgomery. Aylward was ruled out of order yet spoke amid confusion as the contest concluded.

Cambridge Jeremiah FF. Donovan James F. Aylward James A. Montgomery Mr. Aylward

Nomination of Richard Sullivan By Ninth Suffolk Convention

The ninth Suffolk senatorial convention named The Hon. Richard Sullivan for the Senate with no opposition. Alderman John H. Lee was chosen as State, and Francis L. Coolidge Ward 21, Edward P. Hurley Ward 19, and W. J. were also listed in the selections.

Richard Sullivan Senate Suffolk John H. Lee Francis L. Coolidge Edward P. Hurley W. J

Richard Sullivan Named as District Committee Man in Kennedy Ward

The Hon. Richard Sullivan, a Boston lawyer about 49, educated in public schools and Cambridge Law School, has served four terms on the Common Council, twice in the Legislature, and once in the Senate. He opposes centralization of city power and fought the Fall River police bill, advocating free transfers and local self government.

Kennedy Richard Sullivan Boston Cambridge Law School Common Council Senate Fall River

Committee at Faneuil Hall Plans State Ticket Balance

A committee chosen at Faneuil Hall met yesterday at headquar ters and voted to place on the State ticket balance remaining selections.

Faneuil Hall

Non-Partisan Money Club Renamed Railway Men of New England

The New England Railroad Men's Non-Partisan Sound Money Club held a meeting in the old Fitchburg depot waiting room with about 150 members. President Robinson was absent. Amos H. Brown presided as acting chair. The group renamed itself the Railway Men's Non-Partisan Sound Money League of New England. G L R French was elected vice president and A W Martin A H Wiggin and W Clapp joined the executive board. Aaron Wolfson and Frank P. Chase of Beverly spoke at the close.

New England Railroad Men Sonie Money Club Fitchburg Robinson Amos H. Brown Railway Men’s Sound Money League of New England G. L. R. French Boston & Albany A. W. Martin A. H Wiggin W. Clapp Aaron Wolfson Frank P. Chase Beverly

Morse or Nye Which Nomination Is Endorsed Cape Senate Race

The Secretary of State holds two certificates from the Cape district Republican senatorial convention. One lists William A. Morse as the nominee, the incumbent. the other names William A. Nye of Bourne. Papers will be sent to the ballot law commissioners.

Cape District William A. Morse William A. Nye Bourne Secretary of State

Legislative Nominations From Bristol and Hampden Districts

Seventh Bristol representative B. F Hathaway Rep. earns nomination. Twelfth Middlesex representative T. E Manchester Rep. Second Hampden nominees W. J McCann and W. B. Stone Dem. Fourth Hampden nominees A. O Sinclair and John L. Rice Dem. Fifth Hampden representative F. R Richmond.

Bristol B. F Hathaway Middlesex T. E Manchester Hampden W. J McCann W. B. Stone A. O Sinclair John L. Rice F. R Richmond

Patten Ryder Nuptials at Everett First Congregational Church

The Rev Arthur Bardwell Patten and Miss Kati Howes Ryder married in Everett last evening with Rev Charles I Jefferson presiding. The ceremony featured a pearl silk gown and bird roses, with ushers and church officials aiding, and the groom a rising local pastor admired in the state.

First Congregational Church Everett Arthur Bardwell Patten Kati Howes Ryder Gustavus Ryder Chelsea Charles I. Jefferson Central Congregational Church J Ogellsby Windsor Miss Harriet Illsley Mary Wilkinson Grace Loud Ethel Loud Marion Dal Fannie Dale Messrs Charles A. Nelson W A. Peacock Charles Baldwin W. J. Vai Huysen W. B. Marshall Alpheus Henderson F. G. Walden Patten

Rev Minot Savage to Become New Church of the Messiah Preacher

Rev Minot Savage will preach in New York as assistant to Rev Robert Collyer at the Church of the Messiah. Savage comes from Boston and will begin his New York ministry next Sunday after being heard in the city and at the Church of the Messiah.

New York Minot Savage Boston Robert Collyer Church of the Messiah Savag

Johnson Dawes Johnson and Lena Dodge wed in Jamaica Plain

In Boston on September 3 at the bridegroom's home 316 Centre street Jamaica Plain the ceremony was conducted by Rev John R. Cushing of Malden. Adar E. Johnson and Lena J. Dodge both of Boston were united in marriage.

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Mit The Ohio United States Life Saving Service Sa’s Wiaine Woods Colbert Mindoro Street Mary Lanniger Ledrew E. Ham Bartlett Street Wallace Blood Walden Street Lydia E. Leavitt Puritana Tribunal of Public Opinion Prof Dixi Crosby, M.D D. A. R. Meeting No. 1 Woman's Club House Association Jennings Becket National Society of Washington R. R Chamberlain’s Guard Bangor Hood Cambridge Caucuses Music Hall and Patten—Ryder Marry Wilson Bros Orde Tremont Row Warriages Flanders City Elizabeth G Cyrus Flanders Ford Priscilla Bernard Ford Giblin Leonard, Belove Thomas J Elizabeth C. Giblin Gore Street
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