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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1896

Page

5

Golden Red Wedding at First Baptist Church

Miss Isabelle Luther wed Assistant Professor William H. Walker in a ceremony at First Baptist Church on Commonwealth Avenue. The couple, announced by relatives, plan to reside at the Oxford after a wedding tour and will be at home Mondays after November 1.

First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue Isabelle Luther B. 5. Luther Beacon Street William H. Walker Department of Chemistry The Institute of Technology W. S. Apsey Reading Cambridge Apsey Nathan E. Wood First Church Benjamin 5 Luther Harold Walker Pittsburg Penn Flora H. Luther

Hunter Bradley Wedding at Congregational Church

A quiet ceremony at Congregational Church Sunday Shawmut morning united Miss Hattie E. Bradley of Essex Vermont and Captain John W. Hunter of New York with Rev W E Barton officiating. Attendant Miss Jessie White of Boston and Fletcher Covert of Covert Bros Boston attended the couple. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left for New York amid rice showers to sail for the South.

Congregational Church Shawmut W. E. Barton D. D Hattie E. Bradley Essex John W. Hunter New York Gussie White Boston Fletcher Covert Covert Bros

Water Front Updates From Boston to East Boston

Captain Crowell reports the sunken barge Jersey Belle near the harbor entrance posing navigation danger. The Leyland steamer Philadelphian arrived from Liverpool with saloon passengers including Katharine Lombard and Julia Lombard. Others: Tug George W Pride towing Forest Belle from Fernandina. Steamers Saxon and Twickenham repairs noted. The Cunard Servia to sail Oct 10 and the Ma thilda, a 3480 gross steel steamer, due next week from Progreso. The Clara Belle Tillinghast fund increased for Mr. Edward Powers after his fiftieth birthday observance.

Crowell Parthian Philadelphia Boston Liverpool Katharine W. Lombard Julia Lombard John B&b. Churchill S. Clarence Ellis D. Cobb Br. Briggs George W. Pride Forest Belle Fernandina Delaware Bernard Boston Fruit Company Baltimore Atlantic Works Nantasket Reva Burnham Alfred Sorensen Fleur de Lys Charles Dudley Chelsea Long Wharf Newport R. I Saxon Simpson National Dock Providence Twickenham Lockwood Company Boston Pilots Edward Powers Clara Belle Tillinghast George Lacher Hesper A. Hemenway

Reverend Carey Welcomed as New Greenfield Pastor

A recognition service at the Baptist Church welcomed the Rev. Robert H. Carey as Greenfield's new pastor. Carey, a Salem Mass native and Colgate College graduate, recently arrived after leading a church in Dover New Hampshire.

Boston speech urges unity among Irish in Dublin convention

Rev Father O Callaghan of St Augustine's Boston delivers a unity plea to Irishmen at the Dublin convention. He lauds Boston and New England support for Ireland, recalls John Boyle O Reilly, and urges Irish unity under the flag as the path to prosperity with Boston's backing.

Father O’callaghan St. Augustine’s Church Boston Dublin Dublin Freeman Old Colony Massachusetts New England New York Ireland Fair Republic Red Sea Tipperary Cork John J. Williams John Boyle O'Reilly Washington Street

Funeral of Bernardo Ambrosoli Draws Large North End Crowd

The funeral of Bernardo Ambrosoli, North Street hotel keeper, drew an immense crowd from early morning. The service at the Church of the Sacred Heart followed a wake at the hotel, with twelve pallbearers from the Mutual Relief Society and a procession to Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.

Bernardo Ambrosoli North Street North End Mutual Relief Society Father Gambara Malden Holy Cross

South End Chronicle Debuts as Ward Represented Paper

The South End Chronicle launches in Wards 7 9 10 and 12 with bold motto No favor wins us no fear shall awe. The Republican organ aims to do missionary work and provide a snappy well printed local paper.

South End Boston South End Chronicle

Newport excursion by special train from Park Square

The popular trip to Newport departs from Park Square station at 9 30 a m tomorrow. Tickets are limited and priced at four dollars for the round trip. Secure tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Newport Park Square Station

Prisoner Recaptured After Escaping Chelsea Police Van

Charles Radcliffe, jailed for assault on Broadway businessmen, escaped from a police van at the Chelsea courthouse. Fourteen year old Johnny Loring spotted him crossing marshes toward Everett and directed a wagon toward the fugitive. Loring led Everett police to an Everett stable where Radcliffe resisted arrest before being returned to Chelsea.

Chelsea Charles Radcliffe Broadway Radcliffe Court Room Cherry Street Everett Johnny Loring Young Loring

Typhoid Fever Surge Linked to Milk in Lawrence

Lawrence reports six typhoid cases in two days with one fatality. Health officials blame milk as the source and will inspect all purchased milk and supplying farms. In three months, cases were far fewer than in the past two days.

Lawrence Board of Health

Mrs Susan J Abbott dies at 98 in Cambridge

Mrs Susan J Abbott widow of Moses Abbott died yesterday at her granddaughter’s home 1718 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge aged 98 years 8 months 19 days She had lived in Cambridge half a century and was born in Billerica She leaves two children Mrs S C Austin and Charles E Abbott Funeral Friday at 11 from her late residence with Dr Parker of Shepard Memorial Church officiating

Susan J. Abbott Moses Abbott J. A. Rollins Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Rollins Billerica

TUNNELED FOR A THIEF

Harry Laraway a Detroit union depot porter was caught in the act of robbing US mail pouches in a tunnel under the depot. The thefts extended fifteen months with forty three letters taken last night. Canadian bank complaints triggered a surveillance leading to his arrest.

Chicago Harry Laraway Union Depot Detroit Mich United States Stuart Laraway

Obituary of Boston Lawyer Charles Wheeler

Charles Wheeler a Boston lawyer of Milk Street died suddenly while visiting his mother in Orford New Hampshire He specialized in titles and law and was nephew of Alexander Wheeler of Hutchins Wheeler Boston Funeral for Julia E K Clements wife of Captain Thomas J Clements of the Sarsfield Guards held at the Cathedral with solemn high mass floral tributes included Gates Ajar from the Sarsfield Guards and a wreath from the playmates of her children

Charles Wheeler Boston Orford, N. H Wheeler Milk Street Alexander §. Wheeler Hutchins & Wheeler Sears Building Julia EK. Clements Thomas J. Clements Sarsfield Guards Father Mullen Division 12 Ninth Regiment

Slave Markets in Morocco Attract Global Buzz

Readable excerpts detail slave trading under Sultan Abdul Azziz in Fez and other Moroccan cities. Young girls from Sudan are auctioned in urban markets as brigands guard routes, with prices ranging from $3 to $60 for girls aged 8 to 14.

Morocco Abdul Azziz Soudan Fez Kingdom of Abdul -Agziz Sultan Sultan Abdul Azziz Turkey

Maine shipbuilder T J Southard dies at 88

Richmond Maine September 15 The Hon T J Southard Maine s oldest shipbuilder died this afternoon at his home aged 88 years 4 months Born in Boothbay May 18 1808 he built 11 vessels and his house flag was known worldwide He served as county sheriff and was a member of the Legislature and State Senate.

Richmond T. J. Southard Maine Mr. Southard Boothbay

Natick Fire Troubles Endanger Chief Morse Resignation Sought

Selectmen demand Chief J W Morse resign as fire department engineer after truckmen accuse him of overstepping power and crippling the force on Independence Day. Morse, chief twenty two years, reportedly refuses to resign. The board pledges removal if resignation is not offered in a few days. Natick, Sept nd several weeks.

J. W. Morse Fire Department Morse Messrs Bliss Cobb and Felch Mr. Morse Natick Sept. Nd

Lame Forger Lehr Arrested for Worthless Checks

Michael Lehr age eighteen resident of New York under arrest on a charge of passing a forged check. He claimed to be a law student and sought cash at the Carter Building broker Charles Capehart after presenting a $28.12 check drawn on the North Side National Bank of Brooklyn. Capehart cashed $5 and Lehr produced another $85 check the next day, leading to his arrest and upcoming court appearance.

Michael Lehr New York Charles Capehart Carter Building Lehr Columbus Avenue Mr. Capehart North Side National Bank of Brooklyn

Norfolk and Western sold under court order in Norfolk

The Norfolk and Western railway system excluding two branches sold for 3 million dollars to George Coppell under a U S Court foreclosure of its 100 year mortgage. The sale excludes the Maryland and Washington and Lynchburg and Durham branches and faces mortgage debt of about 22 million. About nine percent of miles of road and equipment were included in the purchase.

Norfolk, Va Norfolk & Western Railway Maryland

Post Almanac 1896 edition for ten cents sale

Part of the second edition of the Post Almanac for 1896 is on hand and offered for ten cents each. Publication price is 25 cents with full election reports silver and gold statistics financial tables and more across 482 pages. Apply at the Boston Post counting room.

Boston Post

Tremont Temple Revival Draws Large Audiences

Tremont Temple hosts revival services led by Dr. Lorimer and Rev. John Robertson of Scotland. Robertson preaches daily at noon and 7 30 except Saturdays, with many seeking prayers at evening meetings. Tonight features a 7 o'clock prayer service followed by personal testimonies on Thursday and a Friday fasting and prayer day with multiple sessions.

Tremont Temple Lorimer John Robertson Scotland Robertson Temple Church Remont Temple

Robbery on the Ocean Aboard the New York Ship

Patrick Morgan and William Hyde, a fireman and the deck steward of the steamship New York of the American line, were arrested today on charges of robbing several trunks in the vessel baggage room. Morgan, recognized by police as an old offender, is believed to belong to an organized gang of steam ship thieves.

New York Patrick Morgan William Hyde American Line Morgan

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