Dela Lavigne Brought to Life by Forgery and Marriage
Marlboro reports Delia Lavigne aged 15 or 14, fled home with Lucien Blanchette 20, forged parents consent to wed in Hudson. License granted after forged statement. They travelled by electric car and train, married by Rev William Fee man, then returned to Blanchette family home. Both describe abuse and eagerness to marry despite parental objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Delia Lavigne
Lucien Blanchett
Hudson
Blanchette
Peter B. Murphy
Point of Pines
Girl in Prison Cell in Lynn Case Sparks Board Action
Addie Robinson, 19, arrested at her brother William Robinson’s home after State board of lunacy and charity sought her return to Lancaster Industrial School. Committed there at 14 for ungovernable conduct, she later worked as a house and table girl. Last year she lived in Lynn, nurses for Mrs. Robinson, met a Melrose grocer, and a dispute over the relationship led to the board’s involvement. a marriage is suggested as a possible solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Addie Robinson
William Robinson
Minot Street
Heald
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Lancaster Industrial School
Miss Robinson
Robinson
William
Queen Regent Missed Fortune in Spanish Court Ruling
Queen Regent Christine of Spain loses a multimillion dollar fortune in a court decision based on a technicality. The will left by Don Alessandro Soler was overturned by judges seen as aligned with a Conservative machine. Public reaction condemns the ruling as unjust and politically motivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Christine
Spain
Don Alessandro Soler
Mystery Ends in Marriage in Stoneham
In Stoneham a 16 year old, Miss Gertrude L. Atwood, vanished last May. It is revealed she married James Cavanaugh in Wakefield on Sept 2. Cavanaugh, about 20, had worked in Mrs. Palmer's Stoneham stable. He helped her find a new home, then the couple wed when ready to start a life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneham
Gertrude L. Atwood
Palmer
Miss Atwood
James Cavanaugh
Wakefield
Longstreet Bride Faints Before Georgia Ceremony
At the Atlanta executive mansion on September 9 General James G. Longstreet wed Miss Helen Dortch. The bride arrived late and appeared pale, with friends stating she fainted while getting dressed. General Longstreet remained a prominent presence throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
James G. Longstreet
Helen Dortch
Executive Mansion
Longstreet
Dortch
Scollans Cases Postponed To October Criminal Court
Boston boodle cases will not be tried this month but are expected at the October sitting of the Superior Criminal Court. The first called will be William Scollans, whose June jury disagreed, with Frank R. Kimball and John J. Nawn slated for later trials. Gleason, Reddish, and Burns await their turn after Scollans group. Gleason asserts innocence and may plead not guilty. prosecutors see him as an agent for another indicted man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Superior Criminal Court
William Scollans
Frank R. Kimball
Scollans
John J. Nawn
Gleason
Reddish and
Burns
Kimball
Nawn
Prohibition Town Scandal Over Fire Dept Groceries
In Weymouth a $3.46 bill for groceries by a local hose company was questioned by the fire department engineers who say the goods included liquor for the firemen during the June 19 Congregational Church blaze. The exhausted crew reportedly fought on with renewed vigor after receiving the liquor. Officials plan to summon the company captain to identify the liquor source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
New England
Board of Engineers
Fire Department
Congregational Church
Osterville Canal Hearing Opened by Massachusetts Board
The Massachusetts harbor and land commissioners opened a series of public hearings at Cotuit on a proposed Osterville Bay to Vineyard Sound channel. Osterville and Cotuit Bay impacts were debated by Emery White and speakers including Captain Chatfield and Captain Nickerson, with opposition urging caution. A second hearing was set for Osterville tomorrow.
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Osterville
Massachusetts Harbor and Land Commissioners
Osterville Bay
Vineyard Sound
Cotuit
Cotuit Bay
Emery
White
Frank Lowell
Thomas Chatfield
Carleton Nickerson
Laster strike at Churchill & Allen factory in Brockton
Fifteen lasters and machine operators at Churchill & Allen in Brockton walked out over wage cuts. Secretary Ernest Williams and General President John F. Tobin spoke with the firm, which refused to restore the old price list. Strikers hope a weekend compromise will be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Churchill & Allen
Ernest Williams
John F. Tobin
Boston
Welted
McKay Shoes
Snow
Provisions Scarce in Dawson Miners Face Winter Hardship
J M Ralston arrives in Eureka from the Klondike reports Dawson City faces severe food shortages. He blames steamer and transport companies for pushing crowds with whiskey and liquors while necessities are scarce. About 6000 people may endure winter with little food. he estimates two hundred million dollars in gold in located grounds, and notes rich rumors on Stewart River. He left Dawson Aug 4 on the Healy with a rapid journey. He highlights forced emigration driven by flaring advertisements and warns of misery this Alaska winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
J. M. Ralston
National City
Klondike
Dawson City
French Gulch
Mr. Ralston
Dawson
Stewart River
Ralston
Healy
Weare
St. Michaels
Excelsior
San Francisco
Humboldt
North Fork
Alaska
Portland firm announces office address and date
A Bennett, manager, of the Portland firm lists the office at 653 1-3 Congress Street in Portland Maine and notes the date September 8, 1897.
Wreck on the B. and A. Newton Newton Sept 9
A serious wreck on the Boston and Albany tracks in Newton occurred this morning during low in spirits road bed construction. No injuries, but heavy property loss and major train delays as a gravel dump train derailed on the temporary track near St James street ledge after a car jumped the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Boston & Albany
Faneuil
St. James Street
Leeson Declines Prison Commissioner Post
Hon J R Leeson of Newton declines the appointment of prison commissioner after absences during Governor Wolcott’s selection. He returned in August and sent a letter to the Governor explaining his reasons for declining the post. The letter was dated Aug 3?0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Leeson
Newton
Leeson
Wolcott
Busy Pest doctors treat fifty three calls and seventeen patients
The unlooked for her spell has made life uncomfortable for rich and poor alike, especially babies. Pest doctors found plenty to do yesterday, making fifty three calls and treating seventeen new patients.
Church Reopens After Fire Restore at St Stephen's Hanover
St Stephen's Church Hanover Street resumes services next Sunday after a lengthy interior restoration following April fire. Architect William Houghton supervised Whitaker Bros Boston to renew pictures and ornaments. New York artist William Kuikelin reproduced ceiling paintings. High Mass to be offered with Father O Farrell as celebrant and sermon by Father Dennis O Calaghan.
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St. Stephen’s Church
Hanover Street
William Houghton
Brooklyn
Whitaker Bros
Boston
William Kuikelin
New York
Father O’farrell
Father Killilea
Father Knapp
Father Ford
Working Boys’ Home
Dennis O’callaghan
South Boston
Willis to plead in prison escape case
Grand jury considered Everett Willis for aiding his brother's escape from the State prison. Testimony from prison and Station 15 officers cited. Willis expected to plead guilty. likely seeking clemency if charged with one officer, while fighting if charged with two for alleged killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Willis
Willis
Superior Criminal Court
Dominion line steamer to ply Liverpool Boston route
Harland and Wolff of Belfast build a new Dominion line steamer to run between Liverpool and this port along with the Canada. The pier extensions at Warren lines, dredging to thirty-three feet, and berths to accommodate large ships are approved. A swimming accident near Cunard docks ends with one rescuer saved. The Bostonian arrives from London in ten days three hours with passengers. The Dominion liner Canada may carry 50 to 70 saloon passengers and about 200000 bushels of grain. Shipyard work at East Boston yields dredger blocks and new ferry boat proposals for McKie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Line
Harland & Welff
Belfast
Irc
Liverpool
Canada
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Warren Line
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Furness
Warren
Cunard
Boston
Catalonia
James Farrell
Steward’s Department
Farrell
Peebleshire
Carrie
Farrel
Massachusetts General Hospital
Bostonian
Parker
London
Congo
New York
A. B. Driver
Erving
Dominion
McAuley
Queenstown
William McKie
Breymann Bros
Toledo
River Ship Canal
McKie
Bangor
City of
Heat Wave Breaks Records In Boston Morning Heat
Yesterday's record heat surged from 8 degrees to 90 by afternoon with 70 degree readings by noon and 102 degrees noted as the all time peak from years past. Despite the heat, no hospital prostrations were reported and forecasters predicted cooler Saturday.
Bribes alleged in Fall River school furniture case
Patrick Gillan and Councilmen Shay and Frank D Hoag face charges in Municipal Court over a school furniture contract. Bobrick testified Hoag sought 350 dollars for a vote, with later demands of 470 dollars for two votes. Adjournment set for next Tuesday morning.
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Fall River
Patrick Gillan
Shay
Frank D. Hoag
Public Instruction Committee
Hoag
G. A. Bobrick
Bobrick
Mellen House
Mr. Bobrick
Butler
Chandler Company
Auditor Report Shows City and County Debts Rise
The monthly exhibit details net debt Aug 31 1897 at 48 762 130 59 up from Dec 31 1896 43 727 721 47 a seven month net increase of 5 034 409 12. Gross debt Aug 31 1897 69 604 100 57 up from 69 480 840 48 a seven month rise of 6 023 260 09. City debt 53 694 826 59 county debt 3 648 000 Cocsituate water debt 18 261 273 98 total 76 504 100 57. Notes borrowing capacity Aug 31 1897 213 081 14. Loans issued but not authorized total 11 305 300. Printing department balance 450 60 from combined funds 97 356 39. September printing draft 12 277 28. paying division draft 31 804 49 with unexpended balance 207 463 48. Paying division uses special appropriations reducing regular drafts.
Evans Former Tombs Keeper Dies At Seventy In New York
L Henry Evans once a keeper at the Tombs prison died at Bellevue Hospital in New York at about 70. In the early 1850s he served in the Metropolitan police and gained fame for aiding the arrest of Lew Becker after the killing of Bill Poole in 1856.
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New York
L. Henry Evans
Bellevue Hospital
Metropolitan Police Department
Evans
Lew’ Beker
Bill’ Poole
New High School Building Dedicated in Manchester
The new Manchester high school, costing 14 000 dollars, was dedicated today. Speakers included 88 year old Deacon A E Lowe, ex committee member E T Allen, Rev C F Lamson, D L Bingham, and C L Dodge of the building committee, among others.
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Manchester
A. E. Lowe
E. T. Allen
Cc. F. Lamson
D. L. Bingham
C. L. Dodge
The Boot and Shoe Recorder issue notes fall trade strength
The largest trade journal in the world was issued on Wednesday as the 814 page fall number shows the shoe business increasing marvelously. Every shoe centre is heard from and manufacturers express prosperity returning. Advertising columns reflect strong manufacturer sentiment.
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Boot and Shoe Recorder
Recorder
Spanish faction fears Cuba meddling sparks European pact
Comte Henri de Penaloeza in St Louis reports a rumor of a Europe wide agreement to curb American actions in Cuba. He says on Aug 5 Paris sources claimed renewed assurance from France and Britain of diplomatic support for Spain, with Azcarraga as premier receiving ambassadors.
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ST. Louis
Comte Henri de Penaloeza
Spain
Cuba
de Penaloeza
Paris
Azcarraga
Laymen Seek Equal Voice in Methodist Legislature
Rebellion brews as lay members push for parity with ministers in the quadrennial legislative body of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Several conferences in Pennsylvania New Jersey Indiana and Central Illinois call or plan conventions Sept 17 in Canton and a nationwide lay convention anticipated in Baltimore next month to mobilize for change.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Indiana
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Central Illinois
Canton
Baltimore
Real estate sale in Narragansett beachfront area
Arthur H. Watson, president of the Providence and Newport Steamboat Company, bought eight acres of land just north of Shorey's from Mme Inez Sprague for about 40000 dollars. A large hotel or cottages will be built before next season.
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Narragansett Pidr
R. L
Arthur H. Watson
Providence & Newport Steamboat Company
Mme
Inez Sprague
Shorey’s
Nervy Burglars Stop Short At Ballard Farm
Three masked men entered Isaac D. Ballard's house in Putnam Connecticut at midnight. Ballard woke to revolvers and refused to reveal money. Two waited, one searched the home and took $10 then fled with Ballard's shotgun. The trio hitched Ballard's wagon to escape, leaving the gun by the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam, Conn
Isaac D. Ballard
Mascagni Attempts Suicide in Italy Crisis Report
London Sept 9 reports Pietro Mascagni the composer of Cavalleria Rusticana attempted suicide in Bologna Italy by self harm. The effort failed but his mind is unhinged and he must be placed under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pietro Mascagni
Bologna
Italy
Mascagni
Queen’s letter praises Irish welcome for UK grandchildren
Victoria expresses great satisfaction at the loyal reception given to the Duke and Duchess of York during their Ireland visit. She asks Lord Cadogan, lord lieutenant of Ireland, to publicly share her message of approval and warm regard for the reception received.
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Ireland
London
Harl Cadogan
Duchess of York
Tucker and Sargent Advance To Essex Championship Final
In oppressive heat at Essex County Club Randolph F. Tucker beat Frazier Curtis 6 up 4 to play, and G. McC. Sargent defeated Clay A. Pierce 3 up 2 to play. The final will feature Tucker against Sargent, scheduled for 18 holes in the forenoon and 18 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Essex County Club Links
Randolph F. Tucker
Frazier Curtis
Tucker
G. McC. Sargent
Clay A. Pierce
Sargent
NO CHANGE IN FACULTY AT BU SILVER JUBILEE
Boston University marks its silver jubilee with no faculty changes as it opens its 25th year on Sept. 16. The college offers 109 free scholarships valued at $100 each to needy students, applications via registrar at 12 Bowery Street. All filings go to Dean Dr William B Huntington. Entrance exams start next Tuesday for two days at the CIA building on Somerset Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University
Boimerset Street
William B. Huntington
Somerset Street
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Ashington St
Osterville Canal
The
Post
Boston Papers
Hubbard Publishing
Bennett
Portland, Me
J. PR. Leeson
Ddit CO
Wasilington
Marsh & Os
St. Stephen's
Rothschilds
Central Railroad
Brazil
Beacon Street
W. D. Quimby
Houghton & Dutton
Sharps Promise
Bodrick
Auditor's Monthly Report
Qld
NEW High School
Continental Clothing House
Alma Ap
Jamal Amaa
Washington & Boylston
Sncides
Greater
Jan. J
Eeewresioveseees
U. S
Layman IN Arms
Victoria
North Street
TESAS
Formosa
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