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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1901

Page

8

Trial reveals alleged misconduct at Mme Violis house

Testimony from 12 girls, ages 13 to 16, describes visits to Mme Violis's place with men present and locked doors. The defendant and accomplice Fish sit guarded as witnesses depict troubling scenes and police records of massage claims and liquor found, case continued to Monday.

Mme. Violis Bell Lillie Mme. Vicus Ward Lovell Fish Mme.Violis

Long verdict in Middlesex case for child injury

A jury in East Cambridge awarded $21,100 against the Lynn & Boston Street Railway Co for Bertha Murray and family injury claims. The case noted unusual accident details on a May 30, 1900 trolley ride, with Bertha suffering severe and protracted pain and hysteria linked symptoms.

Lynn & Boston Street Railway Company Middlesex County Eldon East Cambridge Little Bertha Murray Stoneham Acede Ward Murray Nellie Murray Furs Murray Murrays Timothy W Daniel H. Coakley Henry F. Hurlburt Hitle Lynn Boston Lynnhurst Nellie Little Bertha George L. Walton Railway Joseph W.courtney Hystera

Amalgamated Copper Policy Cuts Output in Butte

The Amalgamated Copper Company enforces a production cut to sustain copper at 17 cents. Anaconda and Boston & Montana mines and smelters are closed. the suspension is described as temporary. About 8000 workers are laid off across the operations.

Butte Mont Amalgamated Copper Company Anaconda Boston & Montana

Accidents Reported From City Steamboat and Rail Work

A series of workplace accidents being investigated across Boston area sites. John Fisher of Medford Street died after an incident on a steamship Lyra at the order street. Patrick Carat of South Boston, a gate tender for New Haven Hartford railroad, was struck by an outward-bound train at Elm Street Dorchester and required arm amputation. Justin McCarthy of Humboldt Park suffered a scalp wound after a fall at South Terminal station. William Dempster of Seaman Street slipped aboard the Grand Junction wharf, a flour barrel fell, injuring him near the side deck. City Hospital treated the injured.

Lyra Rder Street John Fisher Medford Street Boston Somney E Street Southton New Aatey New Haven Hartford Railroad Elm Street Dorchester Towle S Hospital South Terminal Justin McCarthy Humboldt Park City Hospital William Dempster Seaman Street Grand Junction

Lorimer Sees Large Boston Prayer Meeting Converts

More than two thousand filled Tremont Temple for a prayer service led by Dr. Lorimer. Seven baptisms followed the ecstasy and revival tone, with five women and two men entering the faith as the minister touched the congregation.

Boston Tremont Temple Dr. Lorimer Laura Fisher Lucille C. Marriner Cora A. Schaadt Edna J. Roope Mabel E. Poole Emanuel C. Hanson W. W. Everts

Mary Had 000 Fingers Raid Claims Arrest

Joy Street Station officers arrested A Haley 22 and Seeserento Aynern of Thomaston Me after a court statement that Misty Haley stole a roll including two hundred dollar bills while walking along Pitts Street in Thomaston Maine.

Joy Street A. Haley Claimpop Aynern William Thomaston Misty Haley Pitts Street

Noted Italian suspect Guilaniello still at large near Plymouth

Plymouth Oct 26 Local and State officers pursued clues but failed to locate Ven tura Guilaniello the Italian suspected in the murder of Mrs Forriell last Tuesday night. A bloodstained blue and white sweater found in his lodging and a likeness issued for identification mark the ongoing hunt as officers scan Tremont Wareham and Sandwich areas for refuge and rail lines north.

Plymouth Ventura Guilantello Uilantello White Island Pond Tremont Wareham Sandwich Guilaniello Sagamore

Citizens sue to halt relocation of South Boston garbage plant

The suit led by Judge John B. Martin and other South Boston residents seeks an injunction to stop moving the garbage plant from Cow Pasture to Spectacle Island. Judge Loring heard the case but could not issue a hearing yesterday. the matter was postponed to Monday for a further order to show cause.

John B. Martin South Boston Loring Supreme Court

Sagasta to Seek Mild Winter Climate in Spain

Madrid Oct 25 Senor Sagasta the Fromien had an audience with the Queen Regent. It is reported he will travel to a milder climate for the winter while General Weyler assumes the premiership as minister of war.

Madrid Senor Sagasta Fromien Aday General Weyler

Kans City & Northern Connecting railroad sold to Gates

Pattonsburg Missouri October 25 The Kansas City Northern Connecting railroad was sold for 800000 to John W Gates. The purchase is said to integrate into a larger system including the Omaha Kansas City Western and the Chesapeake Ohio. Davenport Iowa October 25 The Chris Mueller Lumber Company saw mill burned today with losses about 110000 and insured for 40000. Waterville Maine October 25 The Rev George D Lindsay D D died suddenly at his residence this afternoon from uremic poisoning.

Pattonsburg Kansas City & Northern Connecting Railroad John W. Gates Omaha, Kansas City & Western Railroad Chesapeake & Ohio Davenport Chris Mueller Lumber Company Waterville George D. Lindsay

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York Leave Newfoundland

The Duke and Duchess depart St John’s aboard the royal yacht Ophir at daylight with Niobe and Diadem as escort. Crescent fired a farewell salute as Ophir left harbor. The duchess recovered from yesterday’s faintness and attended a state dinner. The duke knighted Newfoundland premier Robert Bond as knight commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.

ST. John’s N. F Duke and Duchess of Cornwall York England Ophir Niobe Diadem Crescent Robert Bond Newfoundland Pope Order of St. Michael and St

Community businessman Die at 41 After Illness

Kenneth J. McKenzie of Lowell was found unconscious on Ipswich street Thursday night and died Friday morning at City Hospital from heart disease. A former general manager of the Pan-American Dredging Company of Boston he had moved to Brookline and leaves a widow and two children.

Kenneth J. McKenzie Lowell Ipswich Street City Hospital Pan-American Dredging Company Boston Brookline

Quincy men held on burglary charges after Boston arrest

Herbert H Dudley Kenneth McLean and Frank B Jordan were brought to Quincy to answer two charges of breaking entering and larceny. They waived examination and were held for grand jury in 1000 each. They were committed to Dedham jail to await the grand jury sitting next month.

Quincy Herbert Dudley Kenneth McLean Frank B. Jordan Boston Grand Jury Dedham

$300 Robbery on Munford Street Claims Items

A break in at 37 Mountford Street by means of false keys occurred early yesterday. Thomas Nickerson reported watches money and jewelry valued at $800 stolen in the theft.

Muntford Street Thomas Nickerson Mountford Streets

Their Fair a Bit of Old Sweden in Winchester

The Swedish Lutheran Society of Woburn opened a three day fair in Winchester town hall under patronage of Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson who funds hall rental decoration and other expenses. Booths and enclosures reflect Sweden with young women in Swedish attire and maids dressed as Stockholm waitresses. Mrs N E Kron, wife of the pastor, shows a dolls display and handicrafts praised by attendees.

Winchester Swedish Lutheran Society of Provincia Tesla Stockholm N. E. Kron Swedish Lutheran Society OF Coburn Winchester Town Hall Thomas W. Lawson

Quincy Replies to Mr Parker in Fitchburg Rally Speech

In Fitchburg on October 2 1884 Democrat Josiah Quincy spoke at a city committee rally denouncing Republican gains and questioning Parker Knowlys intellect. He pledged simpler speeches and hinted Parker once supported Cleveland in 1884, while praising Judge Putnam and attacking colonial imperialism.

Fitchburg Josiah Quincy Quincy Boston Superior Criminal Court County of Suffolk Parker Putnam Uxbridge Knowloy Cleveland Congress Thayer United States Arker Judge Putnam

Grand Jury Returns Several Bills Including Forgery Case

United States grand jury brought bills against Marie Benoit of Lowell for forging and obtaining about 100 dollars from Albinus Jansson in a confidence scheme. Doris the messenger boy forged a money order and stole a small post office sum. Jansson pleaded guilty and drew six months in Cambridge jail. his case placed on file during good behavior.

United States Grand Jury Marie Benoit Lowell Albinus Jansson Doris Jansson Cambridge

Harvard U V8 Melee Shocks U of M Wednesday

Fragmentary report notes an event labeled Harvard V8 and University of Michigan on a Wednesday. References to a piste and field hint at a contested meet or exhibition with participants named Harvard and Michigan teams.

Harvard U. OF M

Negotiations with Bandits Broken Off Over Miss Stone

London reports from Sofia dated October 22 say talks between Bulgarian authorities and Miss Stone’s abductors have ended. The rescued woman, later identified as Mme Tsilka, pursued religious work and mission efforts among her people. A Reverend Fairbrother who mentored her may have lost contact with him at the brigands' camp.

London Sofia Miss Stone

Bulgarian Government Pressure Seen to Free Kidnapped Americans

United States consul in Constantinople says Bulgaria will pressure the Macedonian committee and brigands to release Miss Stone and Mrs. Tsilka. He cites proof of committee members' complicity, noting the attackers wore Macedonian uniforms under Turkish disguises and spoke Bulgarian.

Sofia Bulgaria C. H. Dickinson United States Constantinople Ferdinand Migs Stone K. 8. Tsilka Macedonian Committee Miss Stone

Mystery Bride and Missionary Revealed in Archive Tale

In Vineyard Haven and Hudson the Rev. Alfred Fairbrother learns that Mme Tsilka the Bulgarian frontier missionary and his former young friend Katherina Stefanova are one and the same. He recalls meeting Stefanova years ago in Vineyard Haven where she waited tables while learning English to improve her life.

Vineyard. Haven Fairbrother Hudson Mme. Tsilka Alfred Fairbrother Hudson Baptist Church Katherina Stefanova Vineyard Haven Stefanova

Brigands at Melnik Kidnap American Missionary Stone

Communication from Melnik Salonika confirms abductors of Miss Hillen M. Stone and Mme. K. Tailka. Messrs. Peet and Eddy held a long conference today reviewing despatches from Melnik on the Stone affair.

Constantinople Melnik Salonika Hillen’ M. Stone Mme Tailka Messrs Peet Eddy

Russian agent on Miss Stone case vows rescue plan

Russian Diplomatic Agent Bakmeteff tells a New York correspondent he sent a man at his own expense to open communication with the brigands. He says time was wasted on side issues and proposes paying ransom to free Miss Stone and then seeking reimbursement from the responsible government.

New York Miss Stone Bakmeteff

Bulgarian government vows severe action over Stone kidnapping

Sofia reports no signs Miss Stone kidnappers entered Bulgaria yet. The Bulgarian government pledges to annihilate the band if they cross the frontier and to punish Bulgarians proven involved. Officials condemn exploitation of the crime to slander Bulgaria.

Sofia Miss Stone Bulgaria

Mount Washington Encampment Wins National Banner

Friends of Mt. Washington Encampment I O O F visited Bernice Hall in South Boston to view the banner won at Indianapolis for best parade ground appearance. First Lieutenant William B. Hayford led the winning command. George A. Call captained the group with David W. McGregor as chief patriarch.

Mt. Washington Bernice Hall Boston Indianapolis William B. Hayford George A. Call David W. McGregor

Deaths from Delirium Tremens and Choking in Two Cities

In Haverhill John Silk, injured by a stage fall at the Academy of Music, died at Haverhill Hospital from delirium tremens. In Adams Miss Mary Bedard, 35, after a late dinner, went to lie down and died from presumed choking after convulsions.

Haverhill John Silk Academy of Music Haverhill Hospital Adams Mary Bedard

First Nde Ball Held by Division 49 AOH in East Cambridge

About 75 couples attended last evening’s event at Institute Hall East Cambridge. After the concert the grand march opened led by James Casey and Miss Mary Casey with John A Ryan and Miss Sadie Quinn following. The floor was directed by James J Casey assisted by Daniel I Sullivan.

A.O. H Institute Hall East Cambridge James Casey Mary Casey John A. Ryan Sadie Quinn James J. Casey Daniel I’. Sullivan Michaeh Ts Maen Joseph T. Shaughnessey

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Mme. Viclis Lillie Mellen Ferdinand Street S. Mme No. 1 Groton Street Bertha U.pon Timothy W. Coakley Massachusetts Amalgamated Halaid Drug Co T'S Mirceont Boyletos Lorimer Guilantello Garpace Case Moyday News of the World CABLE Telegraph YORKS Kenneth J. M'Kenzy Sweden MR. Parker United States Grand Jury Dickinson Mel'ik News OF the Europea Usisantec Thomas A. Kewer M. D D. Ps Pareer
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