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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1897

Page

8

Lavinia Dempsey Faces Royal Row in Holland Dames Split

New York September 29 Miss Lavinia H Dempsey is crowned national queen of the Holland Dames of the New Netherlands but faces a rift as Miss Carrie H Lupton of Connecticut refuses to attend the coronation and resigns from the order. Lupton declares the Connecticut group not in sympathy with New York. A formal note promises a possible state of war between Dempsey and Lupton as the quarrel escalates.

New York Lavinia Hi. Dempsey Cartie H. Lupton Connecticut Holland Dames New Netherlands Holland Patrons of Hotel Waldorf National Society of the Holland Dames of the Dempsey New York Society Order Washington Miss Lupton Miss Dempsey Carrie Lupton N. 5 Connecticut Holland Dames Lavinia H. Dempsey Sauer Lavinia West Seventieth Street

Haughton Excels at Fullback in Harvard Practice

Harvard football drills highlight improving fullback Haughton in kicking and ground gains. First half sees a early touchdown aided by Haughton and Dibblee, with Cabot injuring a leg. Second half spotlights Sanborn’s strong left halfback play and key defensive tackles, while Knox’s ankle sprain endangers his return. Freshmen prepare for practice next.

Haughton Harvard Dibblee Cabot Httle Sanborn Monroe Ben Jimmy” Knox Bot Corm Stoddard Sandsong Ebevesebereevevesss R. T Q. B Maguire Adams Pears Glerasch Dibblee Cece Ceces H. Bi Sanborn Haughton Amy J Sawin Monro

President McKinley Bids Adams Farewell In A Red Fire Sendoff

In North Adams on September 29 President McKinley and party departed by special train after a 3000-strong crowd cheered. The group included Mrs McKinley Miss McKinley Attorney General and Mrs McKenna and staff. Caldwell Plunkett rode as far as Williamstown. The party travels via Boston Albany Fitchburg West Shore to Jersey City and Washington. The President thanked locals from the platform and a final handshake ended the Adams visit.

North Adams Adams Plunkett McKinley Mabel McKinley McKenna George Cortelyou Steward Sinclair Caldwell Plunkett W. B. Plunkett Williams College Williamstown Boston & Albany Fitchburg Road Fitchburg Troy West Shore Jerseyy Washington Pregient

Woman poisons herself in East Boston quarrel

Mrs Rose Silver of Liverpool avenue East Boston ingested morphine in a dispute with her husband Joseph a barber. Police consider the incident a poisoning case under investigation with the woman hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital. The motive remains unclear and officials withheld further details.

Rose Silver Liverpool Avenue East Boston

Quimby Trial Continued In Amesbury Larceny Case

The Quimby case advances in Somerville court as Miss Jessie L. Quimby faces larceny charges involving $800 from Miss Myra Ordney of Haverhill. Miss Ordway testified on cross examination about prior conversations and investment details, with further witness accounts from Nettie Gore and others while the government rested its case. The trial resumes Saturday.

Jessie L. Quimby Amesbury Myra A. Ordney Haverhill Somerville Court Storey Ordway Hurlburt Quimby North Tonawanda Haynes Miss Quimby

Denies Legal Marriage in Hartford Mock Ceremony

Miss Lina M. Carlson of Hartford says she was never legally married to Ed J. Finlay of Boston. She describes a mock ceremony said to have occurred in New Haven, not Newport, and a priestly student friend produced a certificate she never accepted. Finlay has allegedly written threatening notes to coerce cohabitation.

Hartford Conn Lina M. Carlson Ed. J. Finlay Boston Finlay Newport Miss Carlson

Chelsea Conventions Nominate Local Republicans

Two Republican conventions were held in Chelsea last night. The twenty sixth Representative district convention nominated F Q O Barnes and elected district committee members George T Roberts John M Mason and Arthur Upton. The district convention also nominated Willard and elected William S Hixon and Frank E Winslow to the district committee.

Chelsea F. Q O. Barnes George T. Roberts John M. Mason Arthur Upton Willard William S. Hixon Frank E. Winslow

Brookline Officer Arrests Will Mullen After Disturbance

Patrolman Watterson of Brookline police arrested Will Mullen of 52 Walter Avenue after responding to a disturbance. Mullen refused arrest and allegedly threatened the officer while holding a baby, leading to the confrontation in the Walter Avenue home.

Watterson Brookline Will Mullen Walter Avenue Mullen Mullen Gore

Double Elopement In Plainfield As Two Teens Wed In New York

Miss Ella Long of 171 North avenue and Miss Eliner of 28 Watchung avenue eloped with Samuel and William Dennick of 572 Lexington avenue. They traveled to New York and were married by a minister, returning home to inform their parents. Eliner was 17 and Long 18. both planned to join their husbands soon.

Plainfield Ella Long North Avenue Eliner Watchung Avenue New York Liberty Street Samuel William Dennick Lexington Avenue Miss Eliner Miss Long

Gallivan Renominated At Suffolk Senate Convention

At the sixth Suffolk senatorial district convention in the South Boston District Courthouse last evening Senator James A. Gallivan of Ward 13 was unanimously nominated for re election. The harmony prevailed as no other name was presented and McNamara opened the session as chairman with Reidy Moynihan and Hickey named temporary officers. Delegates totaled 64 with Ward 13 supplying 24, Ward 14 contributing 15, and Ward 15 providing 16.

Suffolk Ard Frank J. Moynihan William P. Hickey Ward Poseph Reyes James F. Mulcahy John A. McManus McNamara Edward A. Logan McManus Joseph J. Norton John E. Mathliff Daniel G. Slattery

Rally for Gartland Prominent Meeting Held in Ward 9

An enthusiastic gathering of Gartland supporters met at the Ward 9 Improvement Association. James Slattery chaired with Thomas B. Fitzgerald as secretary. Speakers included Howard O’Brien and others. A 20-member committee was formed to attend the Wednesday caucus and Gartland rally. A letter from the Theatrical Stage Workers’ Union endorsed his labor record. Gartland addressed the meeting after being escorted in.

John J. Gartland, Jr Ward 9 Improvement Association James Slattery Thomas B. Fitzgerald Howard O’brien Cornelius McCarthy John J. Madden Timothy J. Farrell Simon Harris Gartland

Wheelwomen ban enforced by Cincinnati justice

Police Justice Schwab ruled that fallen women may not ride bicycles in Cincinnati. A wheelwoman identified as Grace Monroe was sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse plus costs after testimony showed she was clothed more generously and had no improper conduct, simply riding a wheel.

Cincinnati

Populists for Williams Ratify Worcester Ticket

The People's party executive committee met at 15 Court Square and ratified the Worcester Democratic convention nominations. They state the Democratic party has substantially adopted their principles and shown good will by nominating a Populist on its ticket.

People’s Party Ajor Winn Court Square Worcester Democratic Party

Woman leaps from roof in Mulberry Street chase

New York witnesses a dramatic rooftop chase as Lizzie Hickey fled bartender Arthur Golli after an unwanted display of affection. Hickey jumped from a roof to escape, landing on a skylight screen and howling until police rescued her. Golli was later arrested at his home.

New York Arthur Golli Lizzie Hickey Mulberry Street Lizzie Annex Galli

Fourth Councillor Convention Shapes Boston Political Battle

Delegates from Boston's fourth councillor district convene in Bumstead Hall to nominate John H. Sullivan or Henry F. Naphen, a decision with national machine implications. Allies led by Lomasney press to topple Mayor Quincy and engineer Donovan’s rise, with Kelcher and Corbett targets amid Ward 9 and 17-19 maneuvering. If Sullivan loses, the anti machine drives gain. if Naphen prevails, a broad realignment looms and Quincy’s renomination hangs in the balance.

Bumstead Hall John H. Sullivan Henry F. Naphen Boston Machine Josiah Quincy Sullivan John F. Fitzgerald Joseph J. Corbett Naphen Hayes Gallivan Irvin William S. McNary P. J. Daly Quincy P. J. Kennedy John F. Mitzgerald James Donovan John A. Kelner Martin Lomasney Boston Barnard J. Denovan Denovan Lomasney Donove Hayes Quinn McNary Eo Point Corbett Ward 8 Aptien George Fred Blow Fitzgerald Williams John A.elcher Senate Ward 9 Keliher John Uinn Ward 17 Charles Suirk Kelcher Donovan New Epee Ivan

Cornell Progress in Football Candidate Trials at Ithaca

Cornell football candidates vie for backfield positions with three sets tried. Best current lineup includes Starbuck at left half Morrison at right half Bleicher at fullback and Whiting at quarterback. A heavier combination of Wilson at right half Perkins at left or Young at quarterback shows potential.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Starbuck Morrison Bleicher Whiting Wilson Perkins Young Ofve Boag Nc Eee Heve Ad Warner Fayette and

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