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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1897
Page
8
A well finished sideboard made of white oak with a French plate mirror measures 80 by 16 inches. It features one large linen drawer two small drawers velvet lined for silver two bottle cupboards and a full length shelf with decorative brackets. Originally selling at 22.50 now offered at 16.00 from a renowned American manufacturer.
Dr. Thomas W. Evans, noted as the dentist of royalty, sails for France after visiting New York and several cities. He aims to fund a major dental university in Philadelphia and additional educational and charitable institutions in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and possibly New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago. His attorney, Arthur E. Valois, says plans await matured details.
In Paris a young woman died of hydrophobia after kissing a ill terrier named Bob. The dog later bit three men and infected a second owner who fell ill and died from convulsions, despite no direct bite. Pasteur Institute observed the cases.
Conductor Frederick Hanson of the Boston and Maine railroad slipped while boarding a moving locomotive in Charlestown yards around 8 pm yesterday. His arm was crushed and amputated at the shoulder at Massachusetts General Hospital. Hangon works on the Boston to Lawrence train line.
Oscar Wilde, staying in Dieppe under the alias M. Sebastien, is engaged in writing and near completing a poem about his recent career episode. His Paris literary standing remains intact, though his wife and children have not seen him since his release.
William Pinkerton of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency arrived in Chicago from Denver and angrily rejected a Denver dispatch claiming his pocket was picked of 250. He calls the report false and baseless.
Parishioners packed St Marys Dorchester for the 25th anniversary of St Peter's parish. Rev Peter Rowan delivered the sermon recalling 1872 arrival, early measures, and plans for the brick church. The gathering noted past growth, funds raised, and future aims amid community support.
W. J. Howard played piano as Charles McLaughlin conducted the service. The evening featured solemn vespers and a sermon delivered by Rev. Father McGoldrick.
The anniversary celebration at St Marys Episcopal Church Dorchester marked fifty years since its formation. Rev L W Saltonstall preached and traced the churchs history noting Phillips Brooks was confirmed there in 1857 and performed his first public service there.
Boston Realty and Trust Manager Drew J. Miller is jailed on embezzlement charges after an associate claims mismanagement and a missing $4,000 to $5,000. Architect Cornelius A. Russell admits initiating the arrest and will lead the prosecution, citing a $10,200 commission claim and land dealings with Wood Harmon & Co at Norfolk Downs.
Count de Castellane bought the steam yacht Valhalla for 120000 dollars and cruised off Norway with a party including the Prince and Princess de Poix and other nobles. On returning to Dieppe he sold the Valhalla for 150000 dollars.
Miss Whitaker announces a demonstration on economical meats with lamb and beef cuts. Miss Tillinghast shows macaroni use and Miss Forbes makes cake icings while a family breakfast table is set. Mrs Crosby brings flax from East and Countess Magii appears at the Household Institute on Oct 19 at 1 pm to prepare dishes for ladies.
At the vesper service of the Young Men's Christian Union in Union Hall Rev Daniel Dulany Addison of All Saints Episcopal Brookline preached a sober sermon on The Christian from Acts eleven twenty six noting the first use of the name Christians in Antioch. A refined musical program followed with Miss B Gertrude Dymond soprano Miss Adah Co Hussey contralto and Caleb Pomeroy Fox bass delivering the pieces.
The Rev. Dr. B. A. Beach resigns as pastor of Pilgrim Congregational Church Nashua to take effect Nov 1 and will accept a call to a Congregational church in Cambridge.
The article profiles Pauline Astor and May Goelet as leading American heiresses likely to marry British dukes or royals. It notes Pauline Astor’s potential marriage to Prince Alexander of Teck, describes his background, and mentions May Goelet as a major fortune holder with dukes of Roxburghe and Manchester as possible matches. It also references the late Mr. Goelet and his will.
A Goelet daughter aged 18 with about 5 million annual income eyes an English duke, Henry Innes-Ker, eighth Duke of Roxburghe, who owns Floors Castle and 60 000 acres with 250 000 annual income. A second option is William Montagu Duke of Manchester, called the poor but titled duke with Kimbolton Castle Brampton Park and Tanderagee Castle.
From Washington Hanover and Barcelona dispatches describe a new electric railway for heavy freight, aims to place American tools in Germany, and opportunities in cocoa brands. Barcelona notes Spain trade affected by Cuba conflict, Spanish women and bicycles, and tariff and finance issues.
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