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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1898

Page

8

Jewels Recovered in Inside Robbery at Harriman Residence

Elizabeth Bowden, 24, a former housemaid at Mrs. Catharine Harriman of 768 Huntington Avenue, was arrested by South Boston Station 6 police after a jewelry appraisal by William Gill revealed a large diamond ring. Police recovered a $400 diamond ring, a $100 clasp, $50 clothing, and located remaining stolen property totaling $1880. The crime was determined to be an inside job.

Catherine Harriman Huntington Avenue Post Station 6 South Boston Elizabeth Bowden Bowden William Gill Broadway Gill

Hill Thayer Wedding at Church of the Advent

William Henry Hill Jr and Grace Whittier Thayer were married at the Church of the Advent in Brookline Cambridge. Bridesmaids wore white muslin over pink silk with large picture hats and pink rose bouquets. Best man was Donald Mackay Hill. ushers included six Hill brothers and Samuel W. Lewis and Henry R. Somers. A reception and wedding breakfast followed at the Copley Square Hotel. The bride gave pearl fleur de lis pins to each attendant.

William Henry Hill, Jr Brookline Grace Whittier Thayer Cambridge Church of the Advent Mabel F. Brigham Marion W. Pratt Malden Donald Mackay Hill Warren H. Hill Clarence H. Hill Spencer R. Hill Ernest L. Hill Samuel W. Lewis Henry R. Somers Copley Square

Two Men Arraigned Over Mrs Bradbury Death Malden

Malden authorities act after Mrs Louisa Bradbury dies at Malden hospital on Oct 7 following an operation. Dr Sexton city physician faces criminal malpractice charges, bail set at 2000, co-defendant Henry Cardy of Chelsea also charged as accessory. Inquest opened with Drs Sexton Nutter and Medical Examiner Durrell testifying. Cardy swore an oath to avoid contact with Bradbury.

Malden Louisa Bradbury Sexton Henry S. Cardy Chelsea Pettingill Sumner Bradbury Louisa Samuels Charles Bradbury W. T. Cardy & Sons Louisa Cushing James H. Sexton Roxbury Cherry Street Maplewood Nutter Malden City Hospital McCarthy Weeks

POMEROY'S PLEA Refused for Jesse Pomeroy by Governor Wolcott

The aged mother of Jesse Pomeroy urged Governor Wolcott for more prison privileges claiming her son is shut up and unhealthy. Prison officials say he already has full privileges and the only possible concession would be a pardon, a stance General Bridges supports. The governor declined to intervene, keeping Pomeroy in life imprisonment with limited exercise.

Jesse Pomeroy Wolcott Jesse Pomeroy State Prisor Post General Bridges

Bal Masque honors at Paine Memorial Hall in Boston

The Boston Dramatic Aid Association hosted its first annual bal masque drawing about 700 attendees in colorful costumes. Awards went to Edward Margolis for George Washington, A Webb as a colored woman, and Miss Mollie Sheriff as a Russian princess. Harry Rosenthal led the grand march with Miss Celia Goldstein. Joseph Rosenberg was floor director. officers included Morris Finn and Bernard I. Myers among others.

Boston Dramatic Aid Association Paine Memorial Hall Admiral Dewey Edward Margolis George Washington A. Webb Mollie Sheriff Harry Rosenthal Celia Goldstein Joseph Rosenberg Morris Finn Bernard I. Myers David Altman Harry Sahl Nathan Sidlofsky Frank Abelson

Man Killed on Boston & Albany Road Identified as Michael King

The victim of the fatal incident on the Boston and Albany line at Allston yesterday was identified tonight as Michael King, a brakeman aboard the Worcester freight train.

Boston & Albany Allston Michael King Worcester

Insurgents withdraw to distance desired by Americans

In Manila on October, insurgents retreat to the preferred distance, remaining only at Caloocan, the northern suburb of Manila, despite assurances from American officers.

Manila Galoocan

Italians at Southern Union station in deadly assault

Police arrested Paul Bartoni for assault and battery with a shovel on Valentine McCue at the new Southern Union station. McCue suffered a severe scalp wound and a skull fracture. motive cited as McCue wishing Pepe, Bernardino’s killer, would be captured.

New Southern Union Station Paul Bartoni Fleet Street Valentine McCue McCue City Hospital Pepe Bernardino

Boston Female Asylum Celebrates 98th Anniversary

The Boston Female Asylum marked its 98th anniversary with a program by its orphans. Rev. Charles G. Ames led prayers and baptized four children, then presented bankbooks replacing the prize money. Miss A. E. Storer praised each girl, names include Marjory Cameron Elsie Austin Lillian Austin May Keenan Fredeline Robbins Blanche Shaw Margaret Woodley Ethel Robbins Grace Smith, with reports read afterwards.

Boston Female Asylum Boston Charles G. Ames A. E. Storer Marjory Cameron Elsie Austin Lillian Austin May Keenan Fredeline Robbins Lexington Asylum Blanche Shaw Margaret Woodley Ethel Robbins Grace Smith C. G. Ames Charles Staples Lexington

Consciousness of Today and the Laws of Nature Teach Us

The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association held a meeting at 3 Park Street where Charlotte Perkins Stetson spoke on Hope and Power and the movement’s progress. She argued civilization must move beyond ancient traditions and that laws of nature guide growth, notes Japan funds study of suffrage, and previews an upcoming meeting in Mechanics Hall with Miss Stetson.

Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Park Street Mechanics’ Hall Woman’s Department

Merry Royal wedding at 41 Dover Street Somerville

Miss Sadie A Merry and Mr William C Royal wed last evening at the bride parents home in Somerville. Rev Thomas Edward Potterton performed the ceremony attended only by contracting families. Bridesmaid Lillian L Cochran Boston and best man Robert W Pond Arlington. The couple to reside at Fairfield Elm Street West Somerville.

Sadie A. Merry William C. Royal Louis E. Merry Dover Street Somerville Thomas Edward Potterton Lillian L. Cochran Boston Robert W. Pond Arlington Louis A. Merry Arthur H. Paul Mr. Donovan Mrs. Royal Fairfield Elm Street West

Helen Gould Forgives In Family Dispute Over Howard

New York reports a Gould family meeting on Howard Gould's marriage. George opposes changing the will while Edwin cares little. Helen shifts toward awarding Howard the entire $10,000,000 bequest if legally possible, with George demanding strict adherence to the will.

New York Gould Howard Gould George Gould Helen Howard Edwin Gould

Greenleaf and Adams Wedding in Lenox Episcopal Church

Louis Cranch Greenleaf of Albany and Miss Margaret Adams of New York wed at noon in Lenox Episcopal Church. Ushers included Thatcher M Adams 2d J Sanford Barnes and others. bridesmaids listed. uncle gave bride away. John C Greenleaf of Yale attended groom. Rev C Harold Arrowsmith conducted ceremony. reception to follow.

Lenox Louis Cranch Greenleaf Albany N. Y Margaret Adams William Adams New York Episcopal Church Thatcher M. Adams J. Sanford Barnes Francis C. Green John C. Lee Brookline Mass Edward Slade Quebec Can Marion Greenleaf Frances Dana Archibald Lena Delano Nellie Soutter Lois Swan Utica Henrietta Ingersoll New Haven

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