Husband Universitary A Cigarette Girl's Jewelry
Miss Irving kept her diamonds in her stocking according to a newspaper report about a theft or disguise involving a cigarette girl and a husband.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1896
Page
5
The New Woman's Society Case of Paralyzed Husband Abuse
Stephen R. Conant, 75, testified in Municipal Court that his wife beat him while he lay paralyzed by a stroke. Police intervened after a neighbor reported disturbances. Conant was aided to court and other officers ensured his safety. He claimed his wife manipulated him into signing away his property, and she was jailed at the Tombs amid hysteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen R. Conant
Ely
E. N. Bliss
Conants
Conant
Mr. Conant
Cleary
Mrs. Conant
Wolf
Inspector Cleary
Inspector Wolf
Columbus Avenue
School Street
Georgia Cayvan
Mary Pennington
Haverhill
Miss Pennington
Joe Flynn
Fields and
Hanson
Blacksum and
Page
Genaro and
Bailey
Frank Bell
Dryden and
Mitchell
Stinson
Merton
Annie Hart
Beautiful Living Pictures
Lothrop
Crane Brothers
Walworth
Lowery
Bertha
Pattens
The
Howard
Columbia
Siberia
Boston
James Ia. Reilly
Max
Grand Theatre
Rich cigarette girl Dora Porteger and fiancé Cohen in wedding theft case
Dora Porteger 25, a rich East Side cigarette girl, reported Cohen betrayed her after plans for a June wedding. She says he borrowed to buy an express business, then fled with $200, fine jewelry, a watch, and a diamond brooch. Detectives tracked Cohen to Essex Street after she alerted Captain O'Brien and Detective Flay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dora Porteger
East Side
Forsyth Street
Dave’’ Cohen
Dave
Orchard Street
Cohen
Mr. Cohen
David
Brazil
Flay
Essex Street
New Society Formed To Prevent Hereditary Diseases
New York reports the formation of the 8S. P. H. D. by Miss A. Barnard of 65 East Fifty ninth street. Founded last March, it aims to prevent hereditary diseases. Members pledge that marrying under certain conditions is a crime against society and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. Barnard
East Fiftyninth Street
No matrimonial alliance with hereditary illnesses warned
The fragment cites a caution against marrying into families with hereditary diseases such as consumption insanity or appetite for strong drinks, asserting each individual bears responsibility for the physical perfection of countless unborn descendants.
Dr Lansing's Park Street Church Trouble Near Settlement
Yesterday a private meeting in Dr Brackett's office discussed settlement proposals for the Park Street Church dispute involving Dr Lansing Deacon Parker and Mr Charles Lewis. Lansing refused proposals over the issue of his pulpit occupancy. The committee will report to the society and Lansing is currently staying with his brother on Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Street Church
Brackett
Deacon Parker
Charles Lewis
Lansing
Park Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Diamonds Stolen From Stocking After Saloon Meeting
Miss Teresa Irving of West Twenty-fifth Street lost diamonds after meeting a stranger named Wolf in a saloon during a storm. Wolf, a butcher, was arrested at his East Eighty-second Street home after she awoke to find a stocking empty and the diamonds missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teresa Irving
West Twenty-fifth Street
Wolf
Miss Irving
Detective Traces Mrs Moody Case Focuses On Lynn Address
Boston detective D W Sullivan tracks Mrs Elizabeth Moody of Revere who disappeared after tensions with her husband William Moody. Hartley, a young English painter who lodged at Moody's home, figures prominently as the investigation notes Moody and wife argued. Mrs Moody left for Rumney New Hampshire with a note saying she arrived safely and would write from Weirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Sullivan
Boston
Elizabeth Moody
Revere
Summer Street
Lynn
Thomas J. Hartley
Moody
Goodby
Rumney
N. H
Rumney Depot
Evarts
Weirs
Cambridge Aldermen Discuss O Callahan Fire Dept Status
At the Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting City Solicitor Pevey said O Callahan was never a permanent fire department member and the vacancy from Charles I Chapman’s July death remains. Alderman Bleiler sought reasons for granting a merry go round license at Albany and Main. Bradford opposed, and the license was granted. An order asked the Board of Health to report on typhoid fever causes. A Payson Park reservoir concern was tabled. Streets chief to buy cracked stone for Webster Avenue repairs, $6000 allotted. West End railroad will remove unused tracks and pay $6000 to restore street condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Pevey
O’callahan
Permanent Fire Department
Charles I.’. Chapman
Bleiler
Frank Ferris
Albany
Main
Alderman Bradford
Alderman Wood
Board of Health
Felix McKay
Payson Park
Water Board
Webster Avenue
West End
Bankers Meet Opens at Olympic Theatre in St Louis
The twenty second annual convention of the American Bankers Association convened in the Olympic Theatre with about 375 delegates from major Middle and Eastern banks. E H Pullen presided, with welcome from Mayor Walbridge and W H Thompson. Treasurer W H Porter reported dues and protective balance. 646 new members joined in the year, total near 2100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
American Bankers’ Association
Olympic Theatre
E. H. Pullen
National Bank of the Republic
New York
Daniel S. Tuttle
Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri
Walbridge
W. H. Thompson
Bank of Commerce
St. Louis Clearing House
Pullen
Joseph C. Hendrix
Executive Council
William H. Porter
Chase National Bank of New York
Troops arrive in Leadville guard mines after strike
The Colorado National Guard under General Edgar Brooks arrives in Leadville with over 1000 troops on duty. Guards at Maid of Erin and Coronado mines while main force camps near the Denver and Rio Grande depot. Violence absent since earlier attack. mines closed but may reopen under protection.
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Leadville
Col
Denver
National Guard
State of Colorado
Edgar Brooks
Maid of Erin
Coronado
Denver & Rio Grande
Emmett
Fearful Turkish Crisis Threatens Christians in Empire
Constantinople reports from Sept 22 that the Sultan vows no Christians shall live in the empire if Western fleets force the Dardanelles. Aimed massacres are said to await bombardment of Turkish forts. Gladstone denounces Turkish atrocities and plans a Liverpool protest meeting.
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Berlin
Constantinople
Voissche Zeitung
Dardanelles
London
Gladstone
Liverpool
Lord Derby
Milan
Italy
Turkey
Armenia
Sécole
United States
Great Britain
Secole
Mass killings reported in Eguin Armenia clash
From Constantinople reports indicate 600 killed in Eguin in the Diyarbakir district. Kurds attacked the Armenian quarter, looted and burned homes, and killed many residents while others fled to the mountains. Fear grows of further massacres in Anatolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Eguin
Diarbekr
Armenia
Anatolia
Brooklyn Cruiser Brooklyn Receives $350000 Speed Premium
In Washington on Sept 22 Commodore Dewey head of the inspection board released the Brooklyn trial report. The cruiser achieved 21.9117 knots with weights and machinery in good order. Steering and maneuvering in smooth water were excellent though a few minor details remained incomplete.
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Washington
Brooklyn
Commodore Dewey
Inspection Board
Gibson's XXXX Whiskey Praised as Fifty Years Favorite
A lengthy tribute extols Gibson's XXXX whiskey as a durable, meritBased product from Monongahela Valley producers John Gibson's Sons & Co. and Moore & Sinnott. It quotes Longfellow related lines and asserts the drink's enduring quality since 1887, noting its medicinal tone and universal appeal to physicians and bon viveurs alike.
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Longfellow
Longworth
Worth
Gibson
Sunset Cox
Monongahela
Pennsylvania
John Gibson’s Sons & Co
Moore & Sinnott
Feast of Tabernacles Observed In Jewish Houses
The Feast of Tabernacles known as Succoth or Booths was observed yesterday in all Jewish houses of worship and will continue for seven days for the orthodox. Booths are built in yards or any space large enough, made of boughs and decorated, with a central table of fruit bread and wine where visitors are welcomed.
Finest Public Garden Showcases City Plant Collection
Mayor hosts two visitors from St. Paul Matt Jensen city clerk and Fred Nussbaumer parks superintendent salute the Public Garden declaring it one of the finest in the country Nussbaumer praises the vast and magnificent plant collection after touring the grounds during a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Jensen
Fred Nussbaumer
St. Paul
Minn
Nussbaumer
Union
Hearing Ordered on Massachusetts Mutual Benefit Assoc
Insurance Commissioner Merrill calls for a full examination of the association. A five member hearing panel will hear the evidence, including John Haskell Butler General Charles H Taylor Colonel Edw B Haskell and Hon Daniel E Damon and Hon S S Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Mutual Benefit Association
Merrill
John Haskell Butler
Charles H. Taylor
Edw. B. Haskell
Daniel E. Damon
New Dyspepsia Cure Gains Michigan Endorsements
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are claimed to have cured over 6000 people in Michigan in 1894. Endorsed by physicians like Dr Harlandson and Dr Jennison, the vegetable tablet targets sour stomach dyspepsia gas and poor digestion. Sold by druggists for 50 cents with a free booklet available from The Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Michigan
Harlandson
Jennison
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Nineteen-Year Sentence Given in Norfolk Case
In Dedham the Norfolk Superior Criminal Court sentenced Charles J. McVey to seven years in State prison for breaking and entering Jacob C. Morse’s house on April 6. He had six breaking charges and one assault with intent to kill, pleaded guilty to the former. The assault with a pistol against Amasa Clark on March 10 remained untried, and will be heard before the sentence is served. McVey is already serving a 12-year term, totaling nineteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Norfolk
McVey
Twenty Seventh Regiment Reunion Elects New Officers
The Twenty-fifth reunion of the Twenty-seventh Regiment was held in Springfield on Sept. 22. Officers elected include President H. C. Dwight of Hartford. secretary and treasurer W. P. Derby of Springfield. vice presidents P. S. Bailey R. R. MeeGregor of Springfield and S. P. Cooley of New Britain. Executive committee members are W. B. Watts, B. P. S. Bailey, C. D. F. Hayes, E. W. F. Harrington, G. L. P. Strong, H. Emory Peck, I. A. D. King and K. C. H. Rust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Twenty-seventh
H. C. Dwight
Hartford
W. P. Derby
P. S. Bailey
R. R. Mee-Gregor
S. P. Cooley
New Britain
Conn
W. B. Watts
B. P. S. Bailey
C. D. F. Hayes
South Deerfield
E. W. F. Harrington
Pittsfield
G. L. P. Strong
H. Emory Peck
North Hadley
I, A. D. King
North Wilbraham
K. C. H. Rust
General Cassius Clay to bolt GOP for Palmer Buckner
General Cassius M. Clay a prominent Republican and 1887 gubernatorial candidate announces he will bolt the ticket and vote for Palmer and Buckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Cassiis M. Clay
Palmer
Buckner
Fitchburg Railroad Hoo sac Tunnel Excursion Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Fitchburg railroad Hoo sac Tunnel excursion go on sale on and after September 28 at 250 Washington Street and Union Station Causeway Street Boston. Fare is $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosac
Washington Street
Union Station
Causeway Street
Boston
One More for Newport Special Train Out of Boston
The last excursion of the season departs Boston September 24 at 9 30 a m from Park Square station and returns from Newport at 5 45 p m Tickets available at 3 Old State House or Park Square station, limited seats, buy early to avoid disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Newport
Park Square Station
Old State House
Magnificent Boston Stage Season with Ormonde Led Stock Initiative
Eugene Ormonde spearheads a new stock company planned for Boston, aiming to stage short comedies in Keith's Theatre and possibly establish a permanent steel company. The Grand Opera House features include William Pruette Marie Bell and Florence de Larsoneur in a satirical Carmen act, with Adolph Adams Nelson Ginsereti Demonico and others delivering standout turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Ormonde
Rosina
Keith's
Keith’s
Grand Opera House
William Pruette
Marie Bell
Florence de Larsoneur
New York
Pruette
Miss Bell
Adolph Adams
Nelson
Ginsereti
Demonic
Boston
the Park
Robert Hilliard
Niobe
Rameses
Denman Thompson
Boston Theatre
London
Custom House
Mr. Thompson
Express
Joshua Whitcomb
Lettie le Vyne
Howard
Lady Slavey
Hollis
Herrmann
Pete Dailey
John J. McNaily
The
Gondoliers
Castle Square
Edwin Thorne
Charles R. Thorne
Two Wills Presented for Probate in Middlesex Court
Wills of Rev. Dr. Lucius R. Paige and Rev. Alfred Washburn of Cambridge filed for probate. Paige leaves $10,000 to Hardwick library fund to benefit books and manuscripts within one mile of the Cambridge town house. First codicil directs manuscripts to wife then to Hardwick. Burn wills direct $5,000 each to Diocesan Board of Missions and Episcopal City Mission for church needs including City Point, South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius R. Paige
Cambridge
Middlesex County Probate Court
East
Paige
Hardwick
Mass
Alfred Wash
Alfred Washburn
Diocesan Board of Missions of Massachusetts
Episcopal City Mission of
Boston
Church of the Hreemer
City Point
North End Surprise Party for Mrs Ryan at 14 Foster Street
Friends gathered last night at 14 Foster Street to honor Mrs. Ryan with a surprise party. The event featured vocal and instrumental music, a hand carved cane rocker as a gift, a late midnight repast and dancing until daybreak with numerous attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Burke
Annie O'Brien
Lizzie Scannon
Julia McGuinnis
Nellie
Agnes Feeley
Francis Mooney
Mamie Mooney
Mamie Healy
Mamie Kane
Mamie Read
Mamie
Grace Garrity
Mamie Morley
Hannah
Teresa Quinn
Lizzie Ammond
Mamie Ryder
Cecelia Holoran
Maggie Ford
Nellie Delancey
Mary Peterson
Hannah Lynch
Messrs
Dan Moran
Joseph Ferreira
Dan Lamey
Thomas Love
John McLaughlin
John Stanton
Thomas Fulham
Dan McCluskey
Michael Feeney
Gus Rosmasum
George Batters
Dan Cowley
John Cook
John Doherty
Hugh Goodfellow
John Burns
Messiah Presented At Worcester Thirty-Ninth Festival
The Worcester County Musical Association opened its thirty-ninth festival in Mechanics Hall with Handel's Messiah. About 600 voices formed the chorus directed by Carl Zerrahn. Soloists included Mrs. Eleanore Meredith, Mrs. Carl Alves, William H. Rieger, and Carl RB. Nordica made an unexpected appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Association
Worcester
Worcester County Musical Association
Mechanics’ Hall
Carl Zerrahn
Eleanore Meredith
Carl Alves
William H. Rieger
Carl RB
Alves
Mme
Nordica
New York Excursion Route via Albany and Hudson River
A $5.00 excursion to New York via Albany and Hudson River with return on the Fall River line runs Tuesday starting in Boston. Details note travel via Boston and Albany railroad and a Tuesday departure with plans yet to be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
Hudson River
Fall River
Boston & Albany Railroad
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