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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
10
Burke of Grand Rapids reported to police that a son married by a bogus minister was trapped and that three other couples wed in the same house on the same day without licenses. Chief Morton opened an inquiry fueled by the elder Burke’s statements about their involvement and a potential wedding scheme.
New York police say Frank Grunzig lured by a woman embezzled 8200 dollars from the Berlin Photograph Company at 14 East Twenty third Street. Unable to post 2000 bail he remains jailed pending a Sept 19 examination. Grunzig, 36, married with two children, lived at 419 Lexington Avenue and reportedly spurned his family for private meetings with a woman. Authorities traced the loss after a bank check returned marked no funds and an expert audit uncovered discrepancies. Detective McCarthy said a woman was behind the scheme and Grunzig’s access to funds.
In St Joseph Michigan a wave of bogus marriage bureau activity is suspected after Chief Morton questions the legality of recent unions. Police believe many couples may have been falsely wed by a fake pastor, prompting scrutiny of certificates and the firms involved.
Canaan Connecticut September 14 Cupid proves kind to Frank McCarthy a lime kiln contractor who wed his youthful love Honora Britt after years of prior betrayal and a breach of promise suit that awarded Miss Britt 534 dollars with costs and interest. McCarthy later repaid and then married her again with wealth in hand.
Bable B Smith, a Newark school teacher living at 107 Thirteenth Avenue, filed suit against Charles W. Compton, a retired undertaker of 209 South Seventh Street, seeking 60000 dollars. She says they were engaged but he refused to marry. Compton, 8 years older, called it a dollars and cents matter.
Ex councilor Isaac B F Allen and ex representative Robert T Teamoh will tour Indiana Ohio and Illinois to stump for sound money and imperialism. Superintendent Paige will grant leave of absence. Mayor Hart supports the plan and the pair will likely visit many towns with the national committee aiming to cover multiple states.
New York Life Insurance Company closed negotiations for taking 5 million of Germany’s 20 million gold loan. Kuhn, Loeb & Co and National City Bank arranged the American syndicate to place the entire 20 million issue in the United States. The move secures the loan’s US success and signals strong American demand for German bonds. Indications suggest other subscriptions may be announced, with the possibility of selling the full issue domestically if Germany approves.
The Congregation Mishkan Tefila at Shawmut avenue and Madison street unveils a grand mahogany ark to house ten Torah scrolls for ceremonial use. Rabbi Shoher will lead the moving of the parchments to the ark tomorrow at 2 p.m. A dedication service with the rabbi, J. Peyser, and city figures Mayor Hart Henry Naphen and Godfrey Morse is planned.
A successful meeting of the Colonel Fred B. Bogan branch of the society of the army of Santiago was held last evening in Company CC Ninth Regiment East Armory. The program was pleasant and old comrades recalled memories as soft music accompanied the storyteller and informal talk flowed freely.
The finance committee advances a four million loan bill with up to 5.4 million borrowing capacity. About 2.5 million in items are identified, including 1.5 million for new streets and 200 thousand for a strandway park. Other approved sums cover bathing beaches hospital playground widening and library. The plan preserves at least one million for emergencies.
Arthur Donnell and Arthur Moors two 15 and 12 year olds from Maplewood left home with six dollars to seek adventure last Tuesday and returned yesterday. Max Ruddermann, the guiding spirit, is said to be at Stoughton. Their mother says he may stay away if money arrives. The boys traveled to Brockton before deciding the pace was too fast for a six dollar purse. Both boys attend Maplewood Grammar School.
Prince Edward Island reports a Texas hurricane sweeping the province on Wednesday night causing extensive damage. Wires down island wide hinder full details as bridges, wharves and schooners suffer. many vessels missing with hundreds of lobster traps lost and crews feared dead.
In Frankfort Kentucky on September 14 the jury for James Howard, charged as a principal in the Goebel assassination, was completed. The panel includes ten Democrats one Republican and one anti Goebel Democrat. Ten jurors are farmers.
Robert Codman has resigned after twenty six years on the Fitchburg railroad board. He was a prominent figure in managing the property and declines to give a reason for his withdrawal. The notice notes his long service and departure from the board.
Richard J Riley aged 3 of 346 Geneva Avenue Dorchester was arrested on a warrant charging larceny of 94 from his father Peter Riley. Police say father and son ran a real estate business. A sale last Saturday yielded 994 which the son refused to return claiming debt and demanded settlement before turning over the funds.
A 5000 gallon tank atop the Faunce and Spinney shoe factory on Blake Street, Lynn, collapsed this morning and fell onto two tall chimneys belonging to the Frank Keene Shoe Company and Walter Tuttle's factories. The impact cut power to the establishments as the chimneys were stopped up.
Nathaniel G. Robinson former ex mayor secretary and deputy marshal and hotel keeper at 103 Revere Street petitions for bankruptcy. Liabilities total 9611.40 with 3250 secured and about sixty unsecured claims including 900 from Quinton E. Rankin of 1 Salem Street. Assets listed at 2366.19 mainly par value shares.
New naturalization filing rules take effect ten days before action at the United States District Court. Judge Lowell devised them to allow protests. the Circuit Court considers similar measures. Due to Judge Lowell's absence, the District Court handles all naturalization work, with under 120 cases since July. The rush is expected to start soon.
Police seek to solve a clever daytime burglary at the new apartment house 853 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge. A large door near the avenue and a third floor suite door were forced. Burglary leaves minimal marks suggesting a skilled operator. Missing silverware valued at 200 dollars.
The North Dorchester Club rally used the Municipal Band for music at a flag raising last Wednesday. Congressman Roberts and University of Michigan professor Thomson spoke between Verdi and Suppe pieces. Alderman Franklin Codman endorsed the senator race with a printed program. The mayor’s office and Music Commission claimed no knowledge of political use. The band’s organizer said the Sept 12 concert was planned with Codman, unaware of the rally’s political nature.
Hyde Park Sept 14 E C Jenney a lawyer and postmaster under Cleveland is a candidate for the Democratic congressional nomination in the Eleventh District. The seat is held by Representative Charles F Sprague of Brookline who retires at term end.
At Point of Pines today the four oar Mill streams of Chelsea meet Farraguts of Lynn in a title race after a tied series. Also Hickey crew versus Charles River, West Lynn Boat Club exhibition, two amateur baseball games, beach races, balloon ascensions, and band concerts close the Revere harvest festival with additional amusements. London Gazette reports Victoria Cross to Sergeant Arthur Lindsay of Strathcona's Horse for rescuing a wounded trooper under Boer fire at North Standerton on August 6.
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