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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
8
In New York a county court hears a domestic custody dispute amid a chaotic scene as two girls reportedly contend with six aggressive dogs. The case centers on safety and guardianship, with legal officials weighing protective measures.
Nine-tenths of the applicants are Chelsea residents as Judge Fessenden hears tales of woe. Dominick Magee seeks a divorce from Augustina after years of alleged intoxication and a separation last March. A decree nisi was granted. Emma Norton claims wrongdoing by her husband and mother in law, with decision reserved. Moses Huckins reports his wife left and disappeared. Annie Chenatofski learned she was married after an office visit. The session resumes tomorrow.
Miss Cassie Hughes was attacked inside her apartment at 69 East One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Street as six fully grown bulldogs rushed the room. Policeman Garcia intervened, being bitten while driving the dogs off. Hughes was taken to Fordham Hospital after two hours of cauterization. hydrophobia feared.
The article recounts the first anniversary celebration of a marriage later deemed illegal. Mrs. McGown, once married to Harry P. McGown, separated after a Jan. divorce granted him custody of their child. She then wed Henry W. Bell, a Mott Haven manufacturer, amid a damages suit over alienation of affection later settled for seven thousand dollars.
Bridget Merrill an 81 year old tramp trudges daily and begs at a Mt Vernon police station after walking 2000 miles from New York. She plans to reach New Britain Connecticut to claim a possible inheritance from a Georgia planter relative, insisting she will walk there if it kills her.
A New York leaseholder from Kansas endorses Henry George for mayor. The speaker denounces General Tracy as aligned with bondholders and accuses Low of backing by corporate interests. She states Henry George stands for human rights and would benefit New York’s toilers and the wider world.
In New York on October 7, Mrs. Clara Frankel sues Nathan Frankenthaler for damages from breach of promise. Frankenthaler, 77, formerly ran a dress trimmings business and lives with his family. Frankel, 63, a widow, accuses him of marked attention then neglect after August as affairs were settled.
Emma Duchene, 24, a French maid in New York, starves herself in the Tombs as authorities try to feed her. She is charged with larceny of four diamond rings from her mistress. She mutters in French, sings briefly, and asks for Jacques, who she says loves her and is in New Haven.
An 87 year old Bridgeport man, B. F. Hunt, to wed 90 year old Mrs. John Sherman of Water Town New York. The marriage date is not yet fixed and Mrs. Sherman is a longtime friend of the former Mrs. Hunt.
Fifteen to twenty babies cried on stage yesterday as mothers sought a quiet infant for a scene in next week’s Should We Forgive Her production. Judges Henry, A. W. Dingwall, and Frank Buckley picked George Bright of 626 Shawmut avenue as the star baby with two understudies.
William Taylor managing editor of the Post returns to Boston from Europe after weeks away. A harbor welcome aboard the tug Comorant met the Canada with Mr Taylor Mrs Taylor and relatives. The reception group included John H Sullivan Alderman William J Donovan Conry P J Kennedy P J Grady John La Roche Frank Lally and Post staff. Lunch followed at 42 Chelsea street.
The Charlestown Club annual meeting on High street elected F. R. Downing as president and Samuel T. Harris as first vice president. J. W. Hoffman became second vice president with Frank V. Noyes as secretary and F. M. McCutcheon as treasurer. Two-year directors include Dr. R. A. Blood George B. Neal W. F. Witzgerald W. F. Skilton John H. Kenney. Membership committee appointees are W. D. Delano Fred L. Brown Myron L. Wetherbee and Charles W. Cobb with two years W. F. Ingraham one year.
Yesterday the Insurance Commissioner named Frank H. Hardison to the post of deputy commissioner. Hardison currently serves as an examiner for the department.
Governor's Day promos overshadowed by a record crowd of 40 000 at Brockton fair. Highlights include Miss Elmore and mate winning the double team race after a dramatic derailment of the off horse. Governor Wolcott to visit tomorrow with no speeches planned.
A Roxbury St Joseph parish reception honored the Rev Father Hugh P. Smyth upon returning from Europe. About 1600 attendees heard speeches by Fathers Conly O Callaghan and Edward McLaughlin, who presented a framed set of resolutions and a $4000 check from the parish.
The Catholics of Dorchester mark the silver jubilee of St. Peter's parish on Sunday with a solemn high mass at 10 30. Rev Peter Rowan will preach on the parish history from its founding to today. A collection aims to finish the parish hall. A triduum of thanksgiving began with Rosary benediction and a sermon. St Peter's Church on Meeting House Hill is a Gothic landmark.
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