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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1899

Page

2

Moore seeks new trial in Moore case in New York

Abraham Levy, lawyer, files motion to obtain a new trial for Wille A. Bk. Moore, husband of Fayne Moore. Affidavits by Philip Douras and others allege new evidence and Moor e innocence. trial in Sing Sing for alleged badgering of Martin McMahon. Mrs. Moore testified post conviction. jury deadlocked.

New York Abraham Levy Goff Wille A. BK. Moore Fayne Moore Sing Sing Martin McMahon Philip Douras Moore McMahon Metropole Levy

Friend of the Vanderbilts Found Dead in New York Hotel

A 35 year old blonde woman tied to a Vanderbilt circle died at the Delaware Hotel on Third Avenue after drinking whiskey and likely poisoning herself with carbolic acid. A visiting card reading Mrs Vanderbilt No 744 Fifth Avenue was found among her effects. Police investigate identity and origin of the Vanderbilt card as coroner begins inquiry.

New York East Thirty-fifth Street Delaware Hotel Thirty-fourth Street Third Avenue Vanderbilt Fifth Avenue Bourgoyne John More

Woods case filed in Hingham Court at Hull raid

Jennie Woods faced a Hingham Court appearance after a Hull police raid on Ocean House Chief Mitchell's operation. She pleaded guilty and agreed to place the case on file by paying government costs. The raid reportedly involved two officers surprised in the liquor seizure room.

Nantasket Fert Jennie Woods Ocean House Mitchell Hull Miss Vining Vining Ville Hingham Court

Governor wo lcott delays Civic Federation delegate over funds

Governor Wolcott has not appointed a Civic Federation delegate for the September 13 to 16 Chicago conference due to lack of appropriations and no willing sponsor to cover expenses. A rescue at Warren Bridge credits Private Gartland of Company K, Twenty-sixth Regiment, with saving a drowning man, James Purcell of Manchester, NH, being identified as the would-be victim. The temporary Charles River bridge near West Boston will open to traffic before month’s end for construction aid, and the entire state militia is to be mobilized in Boston on Monday October 9 unless Admiral Dewey visits, altering the date.

Wolcott Civic Federation Chicago Gartland Company K Twenty-sixth Regiment Warren Bridge James Purcell Manchester N. H Charles River West Boston Cambridge Bridge Boston Dewey

Emmet's Shoes Offers School Shoes and Free Gift

South Boston advertises Emmet's as headquarters for boys' and girls' school shoes. With every purchase shop patrons receive a pen pencil and penholder, a small gift to please children while buying quality footwear for students.

Emmet’s

Bryan Ser mation Concert At North Park Tomorrow

The fourth Bryan Ser mation band concert will be at North Park tomorrow evening at 7. The Columbus Band will perform and a strong season programme is promised. The Bryan Association has engaged two renowned singers and the evening ends with a march dedicated to Colonel Rice and the Twenty sixth Regiment.

Bryan @sermation North Park Columbus Band Bryan Association Rice Twenty-sixth Regiment

Electricity cures chronic nervous ailments claims

An advert claims electricity is the cure for chronic nervous troubles including epilepsy neuralgia and indigestion. It promises modern treatment methods for both men and women and asserts success across many diseases with satisfaction guaranteed.

Bithem Sen

Closing Event of G A A Encampment Ends in Philadelphia Naval Review

The thirty third Grand Army of the Republic encampment closed with a Delaware River naval review. The North Atlantic squadron led by New York and ships Indiana Massachusetts Brooklyn and Texas lined the river before crowds along the New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. Gov Stone and staff reviewed from the Windom as salutes fired and the fleet and onlookers created a festive scene. The camp at Fairmount Park ended with nearly 10,000 veterans sheltered, and the North Atlantic squadron departed after plans to stay through Sept 16 ahead of the national exposition.

Philadelphia Penn Grand Army of the Republic Delaware River North Atlantic Squadron New York Brooklyn Indiana Massachusetts Texas Delaware Pennsylvania New Jersey League Island Navy Yard Stone Ashbridge James H. Sands United States Navy Buise Penrose James L. Latta Richard McCauley Josiah R. Adams Rennant Philadelphia Yacht Club Revenue Cutter Gresham Algonquin Manning Onondaga Revenue Stadder G. A.R Windom Governor Stone Admiral Sampson Walnut Street Theatre Chauncey Olcott

South Boston Land Values Surge With New Terminal District

The Dewey square area and Ward 7 see sharp land-value rises as the new South Terminal spurs wholesale and retail shifts. Assessors report valuations ballooning since 1896 with dramatic gains along Summer, Federal and Washington streets and modest Chinatown effects noted in Beach Street and Harrison Avenue.

A. Wentworth Purchase Street G. D. Parker Summer South Veges Prince Estate A. T. Brown J. H. Heck Atlantic Avenue Proctor Estate Proctor Essex Atlantica Wheelwright Estate Leonard & Ware Cc. W. Cook Mary A. Scott Heirs W F. Weld Smith Estate Corner Win Washington Hinatown Terhune & Reynolds Harrison Avenue South Terminal New Terminal Bune Old Colony Boston & Albany Dewey Square Commonwealth Flats Boston New South Terminal Heck Tileston Ward 7 New “Terminal Station John J. Murphy Drew Board of Assessors Post Murphy Terminal Summer Street Parker South Street Prince Federal Street Brown Washington Street Smiths Bastion University Devonshire Street Blocum

Buildings In Air Wholesalers Sense Change In Condition

City officials discuss impact of new conditions on land versus buildings. Buildings deemed “up in the air” for wholesalers and must be lowered for retail trade. remodelling to begin before touching structures. South Street details touched up. overall city valuation and tax rates shown since 1896 with small increases.

FUN Cas Vince Ac South Street

All Halifax Defends Lead Against Zingari in Cricket Clash

All Halifax holds a long lead in the final game against the Boston cricketers as play resumes after a favorable day. Zingari were bowled out for 98 with Devlin 23 and Lester 22 contributing. All Halifax tallied 186 in their first innings before Taylor carried his bat for 7, Kaizer bowled early. At close, the Americans were 2 for 1 in their second innings.

Halifax Boston Cricketers Zingari Devlin Lester Wood Kaizer Taylor

Family Tragedy in Brooklyn Woman Takes Poison

Mrs Rose Walsh allegedly gave carbolic acid to her infant son and then drank poison herself in Brooklyn. Police report the mother died and the child died the same night. The husband contends she struggled with alcohol use and that the tragedy was suicide and murder combined.

New York Rose Walsh Brooklyn Usband

Boston Club Plans Elaborate Entertainment for International Council

The Congregational Club of Boston arranges extensive activities for visiting delegates. Excursions include a day at Salem with lunch, a Plymouth visit, a charter excursion for the council, trolley trips to Franklin Park Roxbury reservoir Newton Waverly and Cambridge, and tours of Mt. Auburn Cemetery Harvard University Bunker Hill and the navy yard with park drives and guided walks.

Congregational Club of Boston Salem Salem Congregational Churches Oedes Plymouth

Manchester Team Closes Season With Record Run

The Manchester baseball team held a rousing season end in Manchester New Hampshire. Daniel Cotter, who covered left field, attempted to break the world record of 15 3 4 seconds in running the bases and lowered the mark to 12 seconds.

Manchester N. H Daniel Cotter Pte Wee

Bobbin Company Sells to New Owners in Absorption Deal

The Bobbin Company, in existence nineteen years with seventy employees, has been absorbed by the Viale Bobbin Trust. New owners aim to double capacity after months of negotiations. The transfer consolidates the Shuttle Company and related entities under one group.

Lawrence Viale Bobby Abbin Try United Eobin Pip Ane Pene Fine Hale Bobbin Company Hae

Streetcar Collision Injures Children in St._Vib

A streetcar collided with a wagon in St. Vib, injuring several children and fatally injuring one adult. The driver is reported unharmed as authorities investigate the crash and identify the victims.

ST. Vib Onllgren Otha J Arthur Larimora Agua

Boston Man Called General Hi Hi Dixwell Sued for Alienating Wife

Mrs Harriet Whitney files Whitney versus Dixwell claiming the defendant deprived her of her husband George L Whitney's affection and companionship, prompting a $10 000 damages suit. Dixwell, famed Boston sports figure, denies allegations with lawyers silent. Whitney, once Jamaica Club steward, alleges long standing enticement and absence.

Harriet Whitney Boston Whitney Vs. Dixwell Back Bay George Ll. Whitney Arthur Dixwell Exeter Chambers Dixwell Johnson W. Ramsey Johnson & Johnson Tremont Street Ramsey Storey Storey, Thorndike & Palmer Whitney Jamaica Club

Sphere of influence in sports and fear quoted

A globe trotter and Transvaal citizen discuss fear and endurance. Mrs Snaggs asks about a sphere of influence with Mr Snaggs replying that baseball is the summer sphere while football holds sway in autumn.

Globe Trotter Transvaal Washington Star John Henry

Zeigler Beats Burns In Twelve Round Boxing Bout

Owen Zeigler formerly of Philadelphia now Bath Beach N Y won a decision over Charley Burns of Cincinnati in a 12 round Broadway A C bout. Burns led early but Zeigler surged to dominate and finish with a knockdown count in the final round. Preliminary: Fred Van Neuch KO Frank Collyer in eight.

New York Owen Zeigler Philadelphia Bath Beach N.Y Broadway A. C. Shere Charley On Cincinnati Ensberry Burns Zeigler Morris Beth Zeller Stogey Zeigher Johnny White Fred van Neuch Yonkers Frank Collyer Brooklyn Collyer

New York Athletic Club Prepares Paris Exposition Team

The New York Athletic Club plans to send a formidable squad to the Paris Exposition next summer. Weaker by missing college stars, the team still includes top figures like Burk, Kraenstein, Tewksbury, Grant, and Cregan, with Wefers expected to return to form and Flanagan likely to lead the hammer throw.

New York Athletic Club Tom Burk Kraenstein Tewksbury University of Pennsylvania Alec Grant John Flanagan Dick Sheldon Chadwick Weters Long Manuel Wood Bray Baxter,Bloss Powers

Rights of Automobiles in Public Parks Debate Emerges

An attorney highlights a Maine Supreme Court ruling Coombs v. Purrington 42 Me. 332 that travel on streets is a fundamental right. He notes vehicles must be safe and not hinder others, allowing horse, steam or electric cars, bicycles, or wheeled chairs, but not dangerous devices like hard to stop double-runner sleds.

Coombs Ve. Purrington

Through Train Service Schedules for Boston and Maine R R

TIms Tables show local or through train service for Boston and Maine Railroad. They are available at any company ticket office or by mailing a receipt postcard for delivery to any address. Date indicated June 26, 1899.

Tims

Western and Eastern Divisions Train Schedules

Train departures from Union Stations listed for Portland Augusta Bar Harbor Lubec and other routes with weekdays Sundays and seasonal note. Timings include morning and afternoon trains to Rockland Boston Saint Andrews and Calais with steamer connections noted.

Portland Ee Augusta Ta Paxdon Lawttons Wino ST. Jak Alteax ST. Sai Saturda Calais Eastport Wash R. R Andrews N. B Conway Len CRDI Fabyan Mount Cartain Whiteefie Lancaster Bouret Faaran Pee A Saar Arei Ana m. Wiscassee Thomaston Brunswick Rockland

Railroad Timetable Fragments for New England Lines

Schedule fragment lists multiple stations and connections across Manchester Concord Pittsfield Haverhill Plymouth Lincoln towns. Details include train times from 8 am to 8 pm on Sundays with Ithaca routes via Boston line and Lakeport connections. The note by D J Planders, agent, appears.

Manchester Concord New Boston M. Bonday Pistriis Plymouth Sunt Warren Haverhie Sundara Campton Wreek Stron Pemigew Bhach Lisbon LETON Whit Eld Lanster Bethlehem Tonction Twin Aryan House Mmounix White Atereat Resorts Les Eat Valley Jefferson Wee A Let Leham Bate Odie Capeeneine Lebanon Clarmon Norwch Hanover ST. Joanbrary Newport Sherbrooke Beto Ir C. R Ft. A Haskurs

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Haire Health Express London Supply CO N. Y South Boston State House Lercon &i North Atlantic Chinatown Mr.Murphy Beach Street William Ll. Terhune FY. W. Reynolds Zingaris Congregational Club Cotter Bobbin Trust Bob The Draugh Sarsaportle, da Ston Victor Shapleigh Goffee CO Mr. Whitney Trigler Wilt Charley Burns Allied Referse White Knocxcut Caee Coombs Purrington Bears Nailroads Boston &Maing R.R City Ticket Office Union Stations Sir Pstillbridge Bip Har TLE Chiasport Artland Prideys Basttors Lakeport Woeirg Stanstead D. J. Planders Igen Tkt Harry Elkes
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