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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1897

Page

8

Evelyn Robinson Returns Home From Dorchester Cafe Sale

Miss Evelyn Robinson of Dorchester reappeared after weeks away with Edward Fleming. She said she traveled from Natick to a Fitchburg area, worked in a factory, then returned home Thursday night at about 8 o clock. Her mother had feared she fled with Fleming, a married man, and Mrs. Robinson sold the Evelyn cafe estate.

Evelyn Robinson Dorchester Avenue Edward Fleming Dorchester Evelyn Natick Fitchburg Fleming Mrs. Robinson

Murder Unavenged at Kneeland Street Depot

James Haley of East Milton, the victim of a deadly assault in front of the Boston and Albany depot on Kneeland street Tuesday night, died at City Hospital yesterday. Despite efforts by police and surgeons, he did not regain consciousness and left no statement. Police have no clue to the assailants.

James Haley East Milton Boston & Albany Kneeland Street City Hospital

Attempted death by own action by Eva Eaton

At noon yesterday Eva Eaton 2 rooming at 570 Massachusetts avenue attempted to take her life by shutting herself in her room and turning on gas. She was taken to City Hospital by police ambulance and is expected to recover. Despondency is given as the sole cause by Dr. R L Chase.

Eva Eaton Massachusetts Avenue City Hospital Mr. King Miss Eaton Rodgerts Yeste R. L. Chase

Mary McDonald Faces Fraud Claim Against Doctor

Mary McDonald, a consumptive servant, testified in Municipal Court that Dr. Henry Ballow charged her $15 monthly for treatment and $325 to buy a bake shop, which he kept in his name in Jamaica Plain. Lawyer Riley says the defendant fraudulently obtained $28 from the plaintiff. Ballow held in $600 bonds for the Superior Court. Brewer of Provident Institution testified paying the money to the doctor on her behalf.

Mary McDonald Adams Henry Ballow Court Street Riley Laintiff Ballow Superior Court Lexington Jamaica Plain F. Cc. Brewer

Mrs Roman Attracts Persistent Italian Suitor

Mrs Frank A Roman of Charlestown tells of a love-sick Italian who visited her home daily for three months and finally asked her to leave with him. He offered $2000 and claimed wealth while pressing for her to abandon her husband, prompting threats from Roman.

Frank A. Roman Charlestown Vision 15 Roman

Figure Returns to Yard After Ejection

A man stated he would come again, saying think it over. He returned yesterday, after two attempts, but was ejected from the yard before entering a house.

Mrs Hadley Plans Appeal From Breach Suit

W B Hadley of San Diego says the Auburn Me breach of promise suit against his wife was a political scheme by Dingrey enemies. He claims Judge Wing, Melcher's attorney, opposes Dingley and says Mrs Hadley will appeal judgment and take the case to a higher court.

San Francisco Cal W. B. Hadley San Diego Auburn Arthur Melcher Dingrey Hadley Judge Wing Melcher Dingley Hadfley

Carmelite Dedication at Roxbury Church in Boston

Archbishop Williams dedicated the Carmelite convent on Mt. Pleasant Avenue Roxbury with a large clergy turnout. The mass featured Cathedral choir and music from city Catholic choirs. Sermon by Bishop Healy of Portland. Notables and seminarians from St Patrick's St Joseph's Brighton and other parishes attended. The new church building by architect Srey Bie praised as a masterpiece in ecclesiastical design.

Mt. Pleasant Avenue Roxbury Archbishop Williams Father K of Milton Father Fitzpath Gallagher St. Patrick’ Bury James St Bridge Dd. J Thomas A. Walsh St. Patrick's St. Joseph's Hn Ryan Cam- Cam Newwis A. Walsh Mission Coegasary’s Bryne Gan Brighton Father Browning Father Corduke Peter Nan Timothy Walsh

Vladivostock Port Seen as Key Eastward Base

In Vladivostock Oct. 15 a strong case is made for the eastern port as a major supply base for military and naval operations. Proximity to coal on Sakhalin and the Trans Siberian terminus enhance its strategic value over Olga Bay and Vladimir Bay as the site for a growing city.

Vladivostock Russia Trans-Siberian Viadivestock Sahkalin Olga Bay Ladimir Bay

Veterans Bid Farewell After Philadelphia Visit

The Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia returned home after three days of entertainment. A 7:45 am arrival by Barnicoat Veteran Fireman's Salem Association and Cadet Band escorted guests to the 8:32 am train. The departure featured Auld Lang Syne and Soldier's Farewell as cheers rang out.

Veteran Firemen’s Association of Philadelphia New England Road Ina Barnicoat Salem Association Mme Cadet Band Quincy House Washington Street New England Station Salem Am Salem Band

Elected Members of Massachusetts Republican Club

At a meeting of the Republican Club of Massachusetts held at 19 Milk Street, yester day afternoon, the following gentlemen were unanimously elected members: George F. Amadon South Framingham Myrick C. Atwood Provincetown Arthur L. Chute M D Boston Howard Crowell Barnstable Harry E. Damon Newton John A. Hail Springfield Franklin T. Hammond Cambridge 8 Herbert Howe Marlboro John H. Lovering Marlboro Alfred Pierce East Lexington D Chester Parsons Shirley Robert Reid Boston E I Sawyer Marlboro Phillip Fall River J E Warren A Whitemore West Medford Bomervil A Ford Charlies H. W le

Republican Club of Massachusetts Milk Street George F. Amadon South Framingham Myrick C. Atwood Provincetown Arthur L. Chute M. D Boston Howard Crowell Barnstable Harry E. Damon Newton John A. Hail Springfield Franklin T. Hammond Cambridge Herbert Howe Marlboro John H. Lovering Alfred Pierce East Lexington D. Chester Parsons Shirley Robert Reid E._I. Sawyer Philipp Fall River J. E. Warrren A. Whitemore West Medichams Bomervil A.ford Charlies H. W. le

Voter Registration Totals and Anomalies Across Wards

Election officials report a city wide total of 9 324 registered voters, with earlier counts showing 9 446. The drop results from duplicate registrations and ongoing verification of lists, with ward totals led by Ward 8 and followed by Wards 9, 7, and 10. Ward 1 and Ward 2 recorded lower figures.

Lomasney Speatess

Another Eldorado in Northwest Territory claim noted

John Spurgeon and a partner arrived in Tacoma reporting the discovery of another Klondike east of the Rocky Mountains near the Peace River area in the Northwest Territory. They showed gold and drafts totaling $20,000 and described pay dirt promising fortunes for many prospectors.

Tacoma Wash John Spurgeon Klondike Rocky Mountains Peace River Country Northwest Territory Spurgeon

Four Top Burglars Captured by Chicago Police

Chief of Detectives Colleran and four officers seized four of the United States and Canada’s most successful burglars. About $25,000 in stolen property is held by police for identification. Arrested are Sheeney Joe Rubenstein, Harry Rogers, James Flaherty, and James Williams. Letters show a coast to coast robbery spree with a meeting in New York and plans to dispose of goods in St. Louis. Robberies traced to New York, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, Colorado Springs, Rome, Rochester, Dunkirk, Buffalo, Troy, Omaha, Galveston, Davenport, Sandusky, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Montreal, and Quebec.

Chicago Colleran United States Canada Sheeney Joe’ Rubenstein Harry Rogers James Flaherty James Williams New York City St. Louis New York San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver Colorado Springs Rome Rochester Dunkirk Buffalo Troy N. Y Omaha Galveston Davenort Sandusky Miwaukee Cleveland Tanien Ont Quebec Sheeney Joe the Dip Flaherty and Williams

Woman jailed over threats to expose alleged pension fraud

Mrs. Jennie Amazeen aged 53 of 1053 Tremont street Roxbury was arrested by Inspector Patrick J Gaxidis on a charge of threatening to accuse John McLay of obtaining money under false pretenses. She claims he owes her 500 dollars and threatens to tell his wife of alleged intimacy and of pension fraud.

Jennie Amazeen Tremont Street Roxbury Patrick J. Gaxidis John McLay McWway Lynn Wolfboro Amazeen A. W. Patten

Delay in Bay State Gas case testimony before commissioner

In Wilmington on October 15 the hearing of Godfrey Morse and others of Boston versus Bay State Gas Company did not begin as expected. By agreement, no witnesses will be examined until Bay State’s books are produced before Judge Dallas in Philadelphia, at a date to be fixed.

Wilmington Del United States Smith Godfrey Morse Boston Bay State Gas Company Bay State Company Dallas Philadelphia

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