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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1900

Page

8

Mind Unbalanced Father Explains Missing Dentist Warren

Dr George A Warren a Newton area dentist and son of a state bank cashier disappeared Sept 8 after writing letters to family and friends. His father cites possible mental strain and reports Worcester searches and unanswered questions while circulars go out for his return.

Newton George A. Warren Warren The State National Bank Worcester Lake Anmisquam Winthrop Boston

Music Hall to be closed as theatre dispute escalates

The city law department seeks to bar use of the Music Hall building as a theatre despite a Monday license grant by the legislative department. Assistant City Solicitor Child obtained from Judge Barker an order of notice returnable Tuesday for owner Marshall Wentworth of Dedham and the Boston Music Hall Amusement Company to show cause why an injunction should not issue.

City Law Department Music Hall Legislative Department Child Barker Supreme Court Marshall Wentworth Dedham Boston Music Hall Amusement Company

Bryan Addresses Stock Yards Labor Meeting in Missouri

William J. Bryan spoke to large crowds in Fort Scott and Kansas City detailing labor issues. He attacked Republican ties to trusts, urged universal money issued by the people, and linked army growth to suppressing labor unrest. He tied the anthracite strike to broader economic concerns and urged workers' rights.

Fort Scott Kan William J. Bryan Goodlander Bryan Republican Party Lincoln Tie Kansas City Armourdale W. J. Bryan Shawnee Park Mr. Bryan

Lizzie Hamilton and Grace Hugh Burlesque Victims

Two Victoria burlesque chorus girls in Paterson New Jersey died from gas asphyxiation after a performance. Lizzie Hamilton aged 20 and Grace Hugh 2 years were found in their Bijou boarding house room after supper and retirement. Minnie Desmond discovered the scene and called for aid.

New York Victoria Burlesque Paterson N. J Lizzie Hamilton Grace Hugh Patterson Bijou Minnie Desmond Miss Desmond

City Treasurer Alfred Turner Celebrates 80th Birthday

Boston treasurer Alfred T. Turner enters his twentieth term as city and county treasurer turning 80. A quiet birthday dinner will be held this evening at his son’s Brookline home on Dean road with ten grandchildren, two future inlaws, his brother Henry A. Turner, his sister Elizabeth M. Turner, and Frederick Turner’s widow expected to attend.

Boston Alfred T. Turner Dean Road Brookline Henry A. Turner Elizabeth M. Turner Frederick

Collision sinks two ships in Cardigan Bay

In Cardigan Bay Sunday night the British steamer Gordon Castle and the German steamer Stormann collided and both sank. Twenty lives were lost on the Gordon Castle, with no survivors reported among its crew. The Stormann's fate remains unconfirmed.

Liverpool Gordon Castle Stormann Cardigan Bay

Rally for Giblin Draws Crowd in South Boston

An enthusiastic rally supporting Councilman Giblin gathered last evening at the foot of I Street in South Boston. The event showcased local supporters and featured spirited remarks from community backers.

Giblin I Street South Boston

Roxbury Woman Fights Thief and Holds Suspect for Police

Mrs Angie D Heyden of 1 Silver Place Roxbury wrestled a purse snatcher at Kneeland and Washington Streets yesterday. The thief, William Hastings 24, of 26 Chambers Street, was arrested by Patrolman Donovan at Station 4 after tossing the purse to a confederate who fled. A dollar and loose change were recovered. Hastings claimed the crime before being taken in.

Angie D. Heyden Silver Place Roxbury Station 4 William Hastings Chambers Street Hayden Kneeland Washington Streets Donovan Hastings Confederate of Hastings

Population figures for Newton McKeesport Butte and others

The census bureau released 1900 population figures for cities including Newton Massachusetts 35587 up from 24379 in 1890 McKeesport Pennsylvania 34227 up from 20741 Butte Montana 30470 up from 10723 Montgomery Alabama 30346 up from 21883 Sacramento California 29282 up from 26386 and another entry for Cal 28157 up from 24558 Ward populations for Newton in 1900 listed as Ward 1 4508 Ward 2 5719 Ward 3 54938 Ward 4 3912 Ward 5 5662 Ward 6 Bifl Ward 7 3140 and a court record describing allegations involving Mrs Armstrong Mr Dresser and Mrs Marcy with testimony by various witnesses and a police inspector regarding their activities and the suspicion of blackmailing and alleged improper conduct.

Washington Newton Mass McKeesport Penn Butte Mont Montgomery Ala Sacramento Cal Marcy Boston

Armstrong divorce case labeled Blackmailing scheme

In East Cambridge yesterday the Armstrong contested divorce continued with Mrs. Sarah Marcy testifying about visits by Mr. Dresser to Mrs. Armstrong at 25 Highland avenue Newtonville. Private Detective Phoenix and Dr. Utley, Newton Hospital, referenced while Armstrong denied operative claims and involvement in alleged illness and interviews.

Sarah Marcy Armstrong East Cambridge Dresser Phoenix Armstronge Highland Avenue Newtonville E. R. Utley Newton W. E. Armstrong 72 Theatre Turner Springfield Street Boston Dr. Utley Newton Hospital

Memorial tablets presented to Kearsarge and Alabama

In Portsmouth on September 18 delayed by weather, memorial tablets honoring the Civil War clash were unveiled to the Kearsarge and Alabama. Governors from New Hampshire and Alabama spoke along with the Navy secretary and predecessor. A captain of the Alabama attended, with two young relatives unveiling the tablets.

New Hampshire Kearsarge Alabama United States Portsmouth N. H W. H. Brownson

New Hampshire Tablets Unveiled For Kearsarge And Alabama

A park ceremony featured Mayor McIntire and General C H Burns leading speakers including Governors Rollins and Johnston and Secretaries Long Gage Hilary A Herbert Chandler. Miss Mary Davis and Mrs Henry Bryan unveiled bronze tablets for the Kearsarge and the Alabama. The inscriptions praise justice and union, with two life sized figures and dolphins symbolizing North South reconciliation. Costing 6000 dollars, the tablets were funded by subscription.

Mayor McIntire General C. H. Burns Wilcom Burns Mary Davis Boston Thornton Kearsarge Henry Bryan Alabama Admiral Se Bela Pratt New Hampshire U. S. S. Kearsarge Tucker Dartmouth College

Four hundred Merrimack workers discharged as strike erupts

In Lowell on Sept 18 four hundred Merrimack Manufacturing workers were discharged when they reported for work after seeking time and a quarter overtime pay. Greek workers took their places. a riot erupted as strikers confronted replacements. Police patrolled, injuries occurred, and arbitration board members arrived for talks.

Lowell Merrimack Manufacturing Company Pead John Demarais Isaac Simeon Harry Fennell Fennell Prince Street Moody Street Colburn Merrimac Davis Hamilton Corporation State Board of Arbitration

Hanna Attacks Bryan as Hypocrite in Chicago Speech

Senator Hanna denounces Bryan before Chicago business leaders, calling him hypocritical for opposing expansion while urging free silver. He accuses Bryan of avoiding the silver issue to win New York and accuses Hoar of duplicity, praising Republican laws against trusts.

Chicago M. A. Hianna Commercial McKinley Club W. J. Bryan United States William J. Bryan George F. Hoar Hoar William McWhinley Bryan New York Republican Party

Delegates Favor Absolute Self Rule in Cuba Convention

Havana reports show delegates and Cuban leaders expect the constitutional convention to be controlled by the revolutionary element with independence and an independent policy toward the United States. Alfredo Zayas and Mayor Rodriguez reject external influence and urge a special commissioner on relations with the U S. Defeated Republicans and fusionists protest alleged fraud.

Havana Senor Alfredo Zayas United States Cuba Rodriguez

Throat Slashed Waiter Narrowly Escapes Death

Martin Tynan, a 28 year old waiter at Hotel Tremont, suffered a deep eight inch cut that narrowly avoided severing his jugular. Otto Dover, 22, of New York, is arrested for assault with intent to kill after a razor attack. Patrolman Corey confronted Dover as a friend attempted a rescue, Dover resisted, a window watch was thrown, and Dover fled. Dr. Thornton treated Tynan, whose long facial scar may mark him for life though he is expected to recover.

Martin T. Tynan Tremont Tremont Street Otto Dover New York Corey Dover Tynan Thomas Clasby

Cushing Medical Supply Ad Offers Grape Juice Goods

An old time advertisement from 580 Washington St. Bester promotes sale of Port Wine Sherry Muscatel or Catawba by the gallon for one dollar per gallon with no charge for the jug. Each drop is warranted as pure grape juice and buyers must mail a blank order with name and address and desired goods.

Cushing Medical Supply CO Washington St Bester

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