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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1901

Page

4

Mrs Earnshaw Convicted in Kidnapping Case

Mrs Sadie Earnshaw was found guilty in Superior Court of kidnapping Susan May Addison the three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Addison of Compton Street. She kept the child at 104 Albion Street for four days and faced sentencing later.

Sadie Earnshaw Superior Criminal Court Susan May Addison John Addison Compton Street Albion Street Bell Georgiana Butler Maude Parks

Charges Against Rev George M Howard

The Melrose Highlands Baptist Church charges against pastor Rev George M Howard were received via a letter from former members. Rev W J Twort said the signers had no standing and the letter was not officially considered. The conference proceedings were kept secret.

Lowell W. J. Twort Baptist Conference Melrose Highlands Baptist Church George M. Howard

Sickness Grips Wakefield Burrage Family

In Wakefield a family of Burrages faces illnesses one after another as lead poisoning affects painter George Burrage and his wife and daughter. Two more children fall ill with measles, two additional exposed, while neighbors aid with meals and care as health officials monitor the outbreak.

George Burrage Melvin Street

Grand Pan American Excursion From Boston to Buffalo

Boston and Maine announces another excursion to Buffalo and return for Thursday October at the low rate of 7.60 from Boston Tickets are valid on any regular train in coaches and returnable until October 29 Tickets on sale at City Ticket Office 322 Washington Street Boston.

Boston & Maine Railroad Buffalo Boston City Washington Street

Litchfield Held on Charge After Incident at the Ederts Building

Deputy Marshal Pickering reports Litchfield faced charges for playing Orin M. enginger without a United States license. The defendent was noted as having no license and the case was continued with Captain Litenfeld holding bonds set at $800.

Litchfield Beld United Pate Marshal Pickering Fank Wittenfield Coniingstoner Ederts Orin M.enginger United States Neonae Iain Litchfield Claré Litenfeld

Enjoy Yourself Start with Bowel Health for Joy

A health ad urges readers to improve well being from the foundation of bowel health. It promotes CASCARETS laxative to “get the bowels right” with a 106 box trial, then a 60c box for a month, plus a money back guarantee and free sample booklet from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.

Eve Hy Foundation Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York

Hart Has Reached the Doubting Stage Over Re Nomination

Mayor Hart shows indecision about running for re election as the Republican Convention looms with George N. Swallow seen as a possible challenger. Hart states he may run but hints he may not, stressing prior victories and business principles for Boston. His supporters push ahead while Swallow gains no clear momentum.

Hart George N. Swallow Post Boston Swallow Mr. Swallow

South Boston Association Pushes Court Action to Halt Spectacle Island Plant

The Citizens' Association of South Boston votes to seek an injunction preventing $140,000 from the city treasury to move a garbage refining plant from Cow Pasture to Spectacle Island. John H. Means chairs the committee with ex Alderman Thomas W. Flood and others to pursue immediate legal action.

Citizens’ Association of South Boston Spectacle Island Cornell John H. Means South Boston Association Thomas W. Flood Thomas F. Bell James Lewis K. V. Melsaac W. W. Nichols J. B. Martin BE. J. Powers Herman Horner M. J. Sullivan Sullivan State Street South Flood O'Hare Common Council Grand Jury John H. Meane FE. P. Farry Barry Nichole Nichols J. Desmond Dorchester Boston Norris Pier Marine Park Weather Bureau Spectacle Quincy Patrick Shevlin South Bastor J. Frank O'Hara Hart Board of Health Ferenge

Evans Weeks Wedding at Cambridge Home

A wedding was solemnized at the Cambridge home of Post Office Inspector Evans on Cottage Street. Ethel Frances Evans married Buenos Ayres Weeks with Louise C. Evans as maid of honor and Irving Weeks as best man. The ceremony was led by Rev. Charles L. Page with several ushers in attendance.

Evans Cottage Street Cambridge Ethel Frances Buenos Ayres Weeks Louise C. Evans Irving Weeks East Hampton Mass Ethel Frances Putnam Webster Charles l. Page Roxbury William H. Evans George R. Stobbs William H

City Briefs Highlight Crime Fires and Accidents Across City

Mrs Ellen Ryan remains on danger list at City Hospital after a failed self harm attempt. Thirty nine robberies traced to Boylston place gang arrested last Sunday. Patrolman G L Kelly of Station 7 died from blood poisoning due to trimmed nails. Alice Cobb accused of diamond theft discharged in Municipal Court. Hus Williams the longshoreman injured by a fall at Oneida. William J Cullen 14 of East Boston injured in elevator well. Fire reported at 520 Harrison Avenue in secretary brick building causing unknown damage. 121 Beach Street building owned by John Lyons damaged by fire. Street musicians must wear license insignia on hats. Body of newborn girl found on Charles River bank. Dominick Brescia seriously injured by bricks in Dedham Street ditch work. Brescia listed as dangerous at City Hospital.

Ellen Ryan Boylston Place Sunder G. L. Kelly Station 7 Alice Cobb Con T Hus'' Williams Oneida William J. Cullen Lexington Street Boston Travers Street Harrison Avenue Whittier Estate Jesse Woodbury Beach Street John Lyons Charles River Dominick Brescia North Margin Street Dedham Street City Hospital

Abbott Holds One Job Too Many in Gardner

Gardner Mass Oct 17 Charles F Abbott, who moved to Somerville to teach in the high school, remains a Gardner School Board member and has not resigned. The board plans to send a resignation request if none is received promptly.

Abbott Gardner Charles F. Abbott Somerville Gardner School Board

Appeals Court Affirms District Court Ruling in Basin Case

Judges Colt Putnam and Webb of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed the District Court ruling in the Basin case. The appeal by Charles M. Basin was rejected, sustaining the lower court decision.

Colt, Putnam and Webb United States Circuit Court of Appeals District Court Charles ML Basin

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Boston Steamer Captain

Captain Thomas Troop of the Bertha Dean sailing Boston to Fernandina testifies that damp ocean weather worsened backache and kidney symptoms. He used Dean's Kidney Pills and endorses the treatment, noting relief after several boxes. Sold for 50 cents per box by Foster Milburn Co. sole US agents in Buffalo New York. Remember the name Dean's.

Boston Thomas Troop Lewis Street Bertha Dean Fernandina Fla Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Mayors Cash Gift in Probe Sparks Demands for Justice

Mayor Hart said he gave 500 to the Ward 21 committee to fund the pursuit of those responsible in a broad probe. Treasurer William H. Milliken confirmed the donation and reported additional contributions. Prosecutors seek Le Clair, the missing chief, for immunity or confession as pressure mounts. The Hon. W. Pr. Stone remains on the Democratic State ticket, citing time constraints but accepting the nomination. Filing deadlines closed with several withdrawals for district attorney races.

Hart Ward 21 J. Milliken William H. Milliken le Clair Throwen Notman W. PR. Stone James B. Carroll Springfield Western John J. Keating Northampton

Ransom Fund Backers Named for Miss Ellen Stone

The American board secretary Rev Charles Do Creegan said Mr In gram of Eau Claire Wisconsin would be one of ten to pay 40000 to complete the ransom fund for Miss Ellen M Stone. He also noted a telegram from Rev T DeWitt Talmage offering to be one of fifty to pay 1000 each. Contributions go to Kidder Peabody & Co Boston and to the American board New York.

New York Charles Do. Creegan American Board Ingram Eau Claire Wis Ellen M. Stone Creegan T. DeWitt Talmage Washington Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston East Twentysecond Street

Hay Keeps Silent Approach as More Ransom Funds Move

Secretary Hay remains silent on the Miss Stone case while additional sums are sent to Constantinople to pay the ransom. The action signals continued government funds being forwarded to secure release.

Washington Hay Miss Stone Constantinople

American Consul Refuses Ransom for Miss Stone

A dispatch from Cologne reports that Mr Dickin son the American consul general at Constantinople has learned the brigands who abducted American missionary Miss Stone are tools of the Macedonian committee. He refuses to pay ransom and urges Bulgarian authorities to arrest the chief instigators. Several Macedonian committee members have already been arrested.

Cologne Sofa Dickinson Constantinople Miss Stone Yte Therafors

Missionaries Send Third Explorer for Stone Abductors

In Constantinople on Oct 17 no word has arrived from Baird and Haskell the abductors of Ellen M Stone. A third missionary is now dispatched to locate the brigands and establish contact with them or secure information about the missing party.

Constantinople Messrs. Baird and Haskell Ellen M. Stone

Doubt in Bulgarian Aid Over Miss Stone Abduction

The Times editorial comments feared lack of Bulgarian government action against the Macedonian committee. It argues the Bulgarians may avoid inflicting inconvenience on a group already accustomed to political services.

London Miss Stone the Times

Roxbury Priest Regan Receives City Hall Welcome

A reception in City Hall honored Rev. Father C. W. Regan who recently took charge of All Saints' Roxbury. Parishioners presented him with a purse of 2260. Attending were Mayor French and several priests and community leaders.

Gloucester City Hall C. W. Régan St. Ann’s Church All Saints’ Church Roxbury Father Regan John A. Mills J. E. Garland J. J. Healey

State ticket stands as made

Yesterday was the last day for withdrawals from state tickets but none came, so Democrats Republicans Prohibitionists Democratic Socialist and Social Labor parties retain their nominees. Willmore B. Stone of Greenfield stayed on the Democratic Secretary of State ticket despite expectations he would withdraw.

Willmore B. Stone Greenfield Stone Boston

Where Quincy Speaks Series Listings For October

A garbled schedule lists talks and venues including Faneuil Hall on October 18 and cities such as Springfield Sal, Haverhill Dedham and Fall River with dates from October 19 to October 28. The text is incomplete but shows a regional speaking tour.

Faneuil Hall Springfield Raueer Sal Fall River Haverhill Dedham Borcester

Baller Quinn Benefit Draws Big Crowd at Colonial Hall

A colorful event recounts Baller Quinn's benefit at Colonial Hall in South Boston where 60 cent admission led to a growing crowd of newsboys. Despite rough start with no ladies present, performers and spectators rallied as young girls sold tickets and the crippled newsboy staged a bold, crowd-pleasing show.

Bauler Bauer Baller Washington Street Ness Aller Boston Jimmy Kittie Swalier Nell

Crosby Named to Position by Speaker Myers

The text states Speaker Myers will appoint Mr. Crosby to a position when the House meets in January. Crosby was a prominent Legislature member two years ago and supported Myers's candidacy, making his appointment assured.

Myers Crosby

Foresters Dine In Lowell With Noted Guests

October 17 Lowell reports a Foresters dinner honoring Supreme Sub Chief Ranger William A Hogan of the Massachusetts Catholic Foresters with attendees from New England princes’ conclaves. Mayor and city officials attended while Thomas F Donahue, supreme chief ranger, spoke on The Foresters of America and the toast to City of Lowell.

Foresters of Aea Pracere Lowell

Pan American Trip Now $12 Round Trip From Boston & Albany

The Boston & Albany railroad markets its double track route to Buffalo and Niagara Falls with superb facilities. It emphasizes new vestibuled day coaches with high back seats and states that tickets good for continuous passage in these coaches and return in eight days may be bought for $12.

Pan-American Boston & Albany New England Buffalo Niagara Falls

Joseph F. Smith Named LDS Church President In Temple

At the regular apostles meeting in Salt Lake City Joseph F. Smith was chosen and set apart as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. John R. Winder and Anthony H. Lund named as first and second counsellors. Smith also named trustee in trust for the church. Brigham Young set apart as president of the quorum of twelve apostles.

Salt Lake Utah The Apostles Temple Joseph F. Smith Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints John R. Winder Anthony H. Lund Smith Church Brigham Young Quorum of Twelve Apostles

Harvard coach Albert Vail Dead in St John River Accident

Albert Vail aged about 45 brother of Harry Vail coach of the Newell Club at Harvard College collapsed and died today while boating on the St John River near his home in Gagetown New Brunswick authorities report the incident occurred October 17 at St John New Brunswick.

John N. B Albert Vail Harry Vail Newell Club Harvard College St. John River Gagetown

Colds and Grip Claim Quick Cure by Angeine

A read promise that colds and grip vanish when Angaine is taken in hot water overnight. The claim targets common illness with a single ready remedy.

Russian Battleship Retvizan Sails Toward Boston Harbor

The battleship Retvizan departed New York for a position off Boston Harbor and should reach Boston Light this morning. A trial trip was expected over the Cape Ann course today but now may occur Saturday or early next week. The vessel has been under construction at Cramp shipyards Philadelphia for over two years and has been in dry dock at the Brooklyn navy yard recently.

New York Boston Harbor Boston Cape Ann Cramp Philadelphia Brooklyn Navy Yard

David Reed Dies of Heart Disease at Postoffice

David Reed longtime Boston postoffice employee died last evening in the postoffice from heart disease. He resided at 569 Parsons Street. Reed served as superintendent of the Brighton office for nearly 20 years and leaves Brighton.

David Reed Boston Postoffice Department Postoffice Parsons Street Reed Phean Brighton Heo

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