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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1894

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Baby Dennett Appears in Superior Court as Custody Case

The 2 year old William S Dennett was brought into the Superior Criminal Court under appeal from Municipal Court custody ruling. The State Board of Lunacy and Charity would retain care, with guardian ad litem Joseph A Campbell reporting progress. Custody remains with the board until civil proceedings resolve the matter, child placed in private care in Malden.

William S. Dennett Manning Superior Criminal Court Mason Agent Burt State Board of Lunacy and Charity William St. Dennett Hurd Joseph A. Campbell Ad Litem State Board Burt Malden McLean Street Dartmouth Taylor Taylor Ash Street Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To William 8

Weather Forecast for New England Tuesday

Washington report shows for New England on Tuesday a generally fair forecast with east to south winds and steady temperatures at 8 p.m.

Washington New England

Lomasney Attacks Jenks as Brookline Board Clash Surges

In a heated Boston session Alderman Lomasney denounces Dr. Jenks and the public institutions board. He moves to remove the commission, cites mismanagement and calls for a citizens board to visit the city institutions, while debate over mayoral action continues.

Board of Aldermen Board of Visitors Lomasney Ward 8 Public Institution Folsom Leston 3Uston Beard Lee Hall Board of Commissioners of Public Institutions Board of Commissioners Vincent Laforme Charles Prescott Matthews Laforme Jenks Dr. Newhall State House

Lyceum League Transfer Ceremony At Old South

New England division of the Lyceum League held a meeting at the Old South last night to transfer control to newly elected officers led by J. M. BE. Drake. Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge, Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale, Edwin D. Meade and Theodore Roosevelt were among speakers.

New England Lyceum League of America Old South Frederic T. Greenhalge Edward Everett Hale Edwin D. Meade Greenhalge George Fred Williams Worcester Republic Boston Worcester County Williams J. M. BE. Drake

Burglars Sentenced in Portsmouth Court

In the Supreme Court Edwin H. Moody and George Davis of Northwood were sentenced to fifteen months in State prison for breaking and entering. Zenon Richards of Nottingham received six months in jail for the same offense.

Portsmouth N. H Supreme Court Edwin H. Moody George Davis Northwood Zenon Richards Nottingham

Train Strikes Grocery Wagon Injuring Driver in Woburn

A Boston and Maine passenger train struck a Winchester wagon at Cross street Woburn around 6 12 p m. Driver Charles Adams was thrown about twenty feet and severely injured. A boy on the wagon seat was bruised. The wagon was demolished and the horse fled. Adams was escorted home to Winchester for medical care.

Woburn Southern Boston & Maine Railroad Cross Street J. C. Stanton Winchester Charles Adams Adams D. W. Pratt

McKinley Campaign Draws Large Crowds in West Virginia

Governor McKinley toured the third and fourth congressional districts of West Virginia, receiving a cordial reception despite both districts being Democratic. About five thousand gathered at Huntington for an open air meeting, and the Berlin Opera House was packed that night with supporters. He followed the lines of the New Orleans address in both venues.

Charleston McKinley Huntington Berlin Opera House New Orleans

Wabash Rail Bonds Sold to Syndicate

The Wabash railroad sold about 8 million dollars of 5 percent first mortgage bonds to a syndicate led by Kuehne Loeb & Co at 102. The issue will take the place of North Missouri 7 percent and real estate mortgage bonds maturing in 1896.

New York Wabash Railroad Kuehne, Loeb & Co North Missouri

Linen collars and cuffs offered at special prices

OFI offers 8000 dozen J M G collars in 20 lead styles and sizes 13% to 20 with prices equal to $2.00 elsewhere. Also 1000 dozen 4 ply linen cuffs in Round Square and Half Round, sizes 9% to 11%, sold at comparable quality to $2.76 per dozen. Both collar and cuff sets are own brands made for OFI.

Uriaa Nar Dazan

Observatory theft sparks Peru vandalism condemnation

Advices from Lima report vandals posing as revolutionists looted and damaged the Arequipa Observatory atop Monte Blanco. The Cambridge founded observatory, a premier global instrument, faced destruction by thieves under Peruvian banner, prompting harsh calls for Peru to pursue the culprits.

New York Panama Star and Herald Lima Arequipa Monte Blanco Mars Peru University Cambridge Mass

Forgery Charge Involving Cooper and Wales Arraigned

Inspectors Abbott Pinkerton and Harris arrested Dwight Cooper 35 and Joseph M. Wales 43 on warrants accusing them of uttering worthless checks and obtaining property by false pretences. The July August scheme drew checks on International Trust Boston Safe Deposit Trust Companies for Cooper signed by Wales, ranging from 1.43 to 350. Victims included Thayer Faneuil Hall market Ruisseau Washington Street Litchfield State Street Welch Melrose Highlands. The pair were committed to the Tombs and will face Municipal Criminal Court.

RE. Dwight Cooper Central Street Joseph M. Wales Abbott, Pinkerton and Harris Central Office International Trust Company Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Boston E. D. Cooper Cooper Wales W. P. Ruisseau Washington Street Abbott and Pinkerton Abbott Harris Dedham Louis C. Thayer Faneuil Hall Market William E. Litchfield State Street J. E. Welch Melrose Highlands Municipal Criminal Court

Czar Walks in Park as Rumors of Illness Persist

Berlin reports say the Czar walked in the park for half an hour while doctors keep him from bed to preserve energy amid heart weakness. The Czarewitch resists succession amid family turmoil. the Czarina's condition is precarious and Ambassador Werder heads to Livadia. Professor Leyden plans Berlin lectures, suggesting the Czar’s case is seen as hopeless.

London Daily News Berlin Czarewitch von Werder St. Petersburg Livadia Bunge Leyden William

Betrothal and marriage plans for Czarewitch and Princess Alix

London dispatch says a formal betrothal and ring exchange will occur in Livadia on Wednesday or soon after with prior reconciliation to the Russian Orthodox Church. An imperial manifesto is expected. Censorship tightens as Livadia readers receive altered transmissions.

London St. Petersburg Times Czarewitch Alix Livadia

Unmarried Heir to Succeed Czarewitch Nicholas II in Russia

St Petersburg dispatch reports preparations point to Czarewitch Nicholas II's succession. War office holds Emperor Nicholas II standards ready. Czarewitch to wed Princess Alix of Hesse per house law of Paul I. If he has no children, Grand Duke Michael would be heir presumptive.

Berlin St. Petersburg Tageblatt Czarewitch Nicholas War Office Nicholas II Czarewitch Alix Hesse Paul I Michael

Czar's Health Rumors Stir London and Paris

The Standard's St Petersburg correspondent reports rumors of a possible operation on the Czar and notes medical bulletins omit pulse and temperature data. Paris dispatches Livadia says the Czar is improving noticeably.

London Standard St. Petersburg Paris Livadia

Czar’s Death Triggers Mixed Obituary Reactions

Vienna dailies publish obituary notices remarking the Czar’s lack of pity and expected public relief. The Wiener Allgemeine Zeitung notes no tears for him, while the Pesther Lloyd says the Czar discarded traditions and that Russians will sigh with relief when he is gone and his evil influence vanishes.

Vienna Wiener Algemeine Zeitung Russia Pesther Lloyd Holy Synod

Princess Alix to wait before Romanoff royal match

The Vienna Daily News correspondent says Princess Alix of Hesse will not marry the czarewitch immediately. He argues such haste would break with Romanoff tradition and delay the match.

London Vienna The Daily News Alix of Hesse Czarewitch

Leather Covered Couches and Sofas At The Same Price

An Autocrat page describes a distinguished tufted russet leather couch with oak frame and heavy antique brass spikes. It notes improved pillowed head rest and asserts leather-covered furniture now offered at the same price as cheaper plush or corduroy options from rivals.

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Hanover ST Cor Portland Baby Faite B Ords Women’s Mr. Lomasney Dr. Jenks Gustom Brookline Final Court House Report Col Music Hall Place Alderman Lee Alderman Hall Witt Alderman Folsom Hallstrom Sanford Barry Bryant Dever Fottler Presho Mr. Williams Goldsmith, — Silver & Co Havana Ren Ays Mahan Chicago John Mahan United States Fitchburg Indiana Chesterton Ind Boston Lunch Company Grand Hall Wailer Dana Thomas F.swan Hi Kinley Virginia BIG Wabash Sale Rps Prucs Barnagp & Co AL Life Ins. CO J. T. Phelps Jordan OFI Harvard E. D. Cooper and J. M. Wales Czar Gan Ase Autocrat Paine’s Furniture CO Canal ST
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