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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1896
Page
8
It is rumored that Mr. and Mrs. George Parsons Lathrop have separated. Mrs. Lathrop plans to devote her life to hospital work and to found a cancer hospital. They have long been prominent Catholics and literary figures.
An English independent policy in Turkey is questioned as diplomats assess possible armed intervention if the Sultan’s alleged homicidal mania and Turkish fanaticism threaten Christians. Ambassadors move, while powers debate tutelage or occupation as Czar's tour dictates credibility.
In Brighton a man named E George Beck faces a rape charge involving his sister in law the defendant's wife sister is the alleged victim. Beck denied the charge and a local lawyer proved his innocence. A pepper incident then involved Julia Gorman and Mrs Quinn who were arrested and await trial today. The feud's motive remains unclear as court proceedings proceed.
Albert George Whitehead, recently released from Portland prison after thirteen years of a life sentence for dynamiting, sailed from Queenstown to New York on the Lucania. Friends have pledged funds to help him start a business in the United States.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s fame shades their split as Mrs. Lathrop and her husband face a potential divorce amid suspect motives. Their hospital work, lost child, and Boston visit ripple through journalism and poetry circles, with prior works noted including Keenan’s Charge and Gettysburg.
An ad for CHOICE WHISKEY promoting a standard bottling at $1.00 per bottle claims superior purity by oxidation removing impurities. It targets family and medicinal uses and invites readers to request a price list from Cush ing Process Co. at 580 Washington St Boston and 136 Fulton St New York.
Four weeks ago Charles Rex left 66 South Street Somerville and has not been heard from since. He lived with half-brother Thomas Wilkinson and sister-in-law on South Street for about a year and formerly worked as a switchman and brakeman for the Boston and Albany railroad. His clothing and nearly all belongings remain at the home. relatives see no clear reason for his silence.
The Boston Association of Railroad and Steamboat Agents party and families arrived in Saratoga yesterday and returned to Boston today at 2 20 PM on a Fitchburg special. The outing is a yearly social event with visits to local sights.
Berlin reports that a number of Norman Catholic clergymen will attend the anti Masonic congress opening at Trent on September 20. Cardinal Agliardi will read a papal letter from the Pope. The letter warns of secret societies and brands Free Masonry as pernicious to church and state.
London reports Vice-Admiral Sir John Ommaney Hopkins named to command the British Mediterranean squadron replacing Admiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymour who retires at age. Hopkins previously served as naval commander-in-chief of the North Atlantic and West India station in 1892. The Mediterranean squadron will rendezvous at Salonica next month under shifted Turkish policy.
Captain-General Weyler cables that fifty one patriots confined in the Cabana fortress and Morro Castle were executed today in Havana.
After a dense fog over the lower harbor from Saturday to yesterday evening, two ships narrowly avoided collision off Castle Island as Captain John Smith of the Longfellow and Captain Baker of the Sagadahoc slowed and passed. The Bothnia then docked in East Boston with 117 saloon, 159 second cabin, and 2560 steerage passengers, including John J. Fallon. Chief Clerk Louis De Pass begins a two week Cape Cod duck hunting vacation, sharing tales on his return.
Chester reports a morning blaze at the Delaware Oil Works in Trainer owned by Hiram E. Lutz of Philadelphia. The plant was destroyed with losses over 10000 dollars, partly insured.
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad announces a Thursday September 17 excursion from Boston to Newport with a full day in Newport and a low round trip fare of 1. Tickets go on sale three days in advance at No 3 Old State House and Park Square station to prevent disappointment due to limited seating.
Four hundred members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met in Worcester with grand chief P. M. Arthur for a secret forenoon meeting in Worcester Theatre. Talks focused on Boston & Albany rulings that moved engineers to firing and freight duties on through runs. A public afternoon meeting featured Arthur and others as the Talma Club Orchestra played.
The Vermont Republicans formed the Vermont McKinley Club in St Albans with Senator Redfield Proctor as president and notable members including Senator Justin S Morville, Congressman H Henry Powers and W Grout as vice presidents. The aim is to enroll 100 members and attend McKinley’s inauguration if he wins the presidency.
Police yesterday seized liquor in multiple addresses including Norman street and Shawmut avenue. Officers from Division 1 and Division 5 reported beer and spirits quantities with names and street locations listed.
Police report a wave of tool thefts from buildings under construction in Swampscott. On Saturday a man named Sargent was arrested in Boston for selling tools he claimed belonged to another man. He was released after authorities could not identify the items, which were later confirmed stolen in Swampscott the previous Friday.
Official despatch from Manila reports that the chief leaders of the insurrection in Corvélte were captured and executed. The dispatch dates the action to a recent period, highlighting a decisive crackdown by authorities.
Division 1 officers arrested Ester Russell at 297 North Street yesterday morning on a charge of assault on Ed ward Johnson who received a slight cut to the head.
The BARROWS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE urges Republicans to caucus on September 16 to nominate Samuel J. Barrows over Flarrison H. Atwood in the Tenth Congressional District race. It defends Barrows against charges and presses members to vote for the candidate best representing Republican ideals and district honor.
The Centre Harbor Vacationists Association held its first meeting of the season with D. J. Monahan presiding and T. F. Tucker as secretary. A twenty member committee was formed to plan the winter ball and banquet. Officers elected include President D. J. Monahan Vice President T. F. Murphy Secretary T. F. Tucker Assistant Secretary J. Frank Keating and Treasurer C. F. O'Brien. Next meeting set for two weeks hence at the Crawford House.
In East Boston the Bohemian Club elected officers for the coming year. President William C. Healey. vice president Frank J. Conlin. secretary Daniel B. McInnes. treasurer John A. Brant. historian Thomas S. Dooling. literary committee Thomas J. Scanlan Frederick W. Mansfield and William C. Healey. Neil Gibbons was elected to the society. A vote of thanks was given to Representative John L. Bates and ushers Henry O'Shea George Scanlan Thomas J. Barry Harry Higgins Denis Reagan and Jasper Currie.
The Rev. W. E. Bennett aged about 50 a Methodist minister at Lisbon N H was riding with a horse that fell throwing him from the carriage. He died this morning from a ruptured blood vessel suffered in the accident.
Somersworth New Hampshire reports a team owned by William F. Harmon stolen from Chase's Hotel in Dover. Marshal Allard caught William Conlon, a shoemaker from South Weymouth Massachusetts, in Rochester this morning and charged him with the theft.
The Embury Methodist Episcopal Church in Pawtucket Rhode Island marked its 30th anniversary with special morning and evening services The evening program featured Rev L G Horton delivering a eulogistic address on Philip Embury the Humble Pioneer as part of the observance.
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