Sensational Elopement Casts Arnold's Mills into a Stir
In Arnold's Mills Rhode Island a sensational tale unfolds as 16 year old Lucy Reed elopes with William Sherman a mysterious Attleboro jewelry worker. Sherman sought shelter with Mrs Baxter paying no bills and then fled with Reed sparking a statewide chase. A letter from Sherman to Carrie Baxter and a postmarked card to Reed's stepfather hint at ongoing pursuit. The fugitive hid near a footbridge as officers closed in, while locals recall Sherman's odd charm and the perilous charms he used on several village girls.
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Arnold's Mills
R. I
Lucy Reed
William Sherman
Sherman
Laura Jean Libbey
Robert Louis Stevenson
Attleboro
Carrie Baxer
Reed
Miss Reed
Mr. Baxter
Ageing Board
Carrie Baxter
New York
Newark
N. J
Carrie
Ex Mother in Law Letter Links Sherman to Local Jewelry Ring
North Attleboro April 1 William Sherman alias Cook is a well known figure here. Deputy Sheriff Brown is actively seeking him. He is noted by young women employed in the large jewelry factory and by Lucy Reed of Roald's Mills. Brown has investigated Sherman’s record. The following details emerge from the inquiry.
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Lucy Reed
Lucy
Sherman
William Sherman
Tcy
Attleboro
Arthur Baxter
North Attleboro
Willam Sherman
Cook
Brown
Cincinnati
Ohio
George B. Cox
Julius Fleischmann
Senator Cohen
Cohen
Cesena
Ennicket
Cleveland
Toledo
Hanna
Inglonetic
Echo
Sam Jones
Cicoptenta Ae
Mystery man Sherman tied to family tragedy in Providence
Mrs Elizabeth A Greene of 215 Thurber Avenue Providence writes to Sheriff alleging William Sherman has led a secret life, married twice, deserted both families, and harmed Lucy Reed. Albert Trask accuses him of breaking his home. Deputy Brown predicts Sherman and Lucy Reed may be in Mansfield Massachusetts with a warrant to arrest him.
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Elizabeth A. Greene
Thurber Avenue
Providence
R. I
Sherman
William Sherman
Lucy Reed
Albert W. Trask
Reed
Mr. Trask
Arnold's
Millis
Jella
Brown
Mansfield
Mass
Dubeé
Eloping couple Sherman and Reed said seen in Mansfield
Reports from Mansfield claim William Sherman alias Cook and Lucy Reed, the Attleboro pair, are in town. Locals say letters for both parties postmarked Newark and New York City were mailed from Mansfield while the couple hides, reportedly at a Willow Street house with a man named Cortbell. Residents report spotting Reed and Sherman together on the street.
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Mansfield
William Sherman
Cook
Lucy Reed
Attleboro
Newark
N. J
New York City
Elopers
Willow Street
Cortbell
Misa Reed
Sherman
Pole found as Southern Cross returns from Antarctic
Wellington report says explorer C E Borchgrevink aboard the Southern Cross confirms locating the magnetic pole. One zoologist, N Hansen, who sailed with the South Polar expedition, died during the voyage.
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Borchgrevink
Wellington
N. Z
Southern Cross
C. E. Borchgrevink
Sir George Newnes
London
N. Hansen
Somerville Curfew Plan Pushed With Mass Meetings
In Somerville a curfew ordinance is sought with mass meetings in West Somerville Winter Hill and Somerville W Co T Unions. Petitions will be circulated to bar children under 16 from streets after 9 PM unless with a parent guardian or signed written reason. First meeting held at West Somerville Protestant Church with speakers Mrs Ellen E Mason Mrs Frances M Rose and Mrs Eliza Trask Hill. and several hundred signatures gathered.
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Somerville
West Somerville
Winter Hill
West Somerville Pertist Church
Ellen E.mason
Frances M. Rose
Eliza Trask Hill
Goebel Murder Case Opens Final Goebel Trial Phase
Franklin Circuit Court opens its April term under Judge Cantrill with the Goebel assassination case set as the first grand jury item. Grand jury work is expected to begin by Tuesday and indictments may follow later in the week if prosecutors prove their case.
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Frankfort
Franklin Circuit Court
Manila observatory head rebuts Philippines tax remarks
Rev Joseph M Alque director of Manila observatory now in Washington on official government business issues a statement to Bishop Henry Cutter and secretary Percy Grant. He argues the bishop and secretary saw only a few days in the Philippines during war and had no full information, denying their claims on priestly administration taxes and fees.
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New York
Joseph M. Alque
Manila
Washington
Fenty
Henry C.tter
Percy 8. Grant
Philippines
Potter
Everett Boys Arrested Over Poker Card Game
Everett police arrested John F McDonald aged 16 Walter Brant aged 18 Alexander Erquart aged and Arthur E Lay aged 16 for playing cards on the Lord's day in Corbett Park near Ferry street. Two others were present. The boys claimed whist while a police card expert believed poker was the game.
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Everett
John F. McDonald
Walter Brant
Alexander Erquart
Arthur E. Lay
Corbett Park
Ferry Street
British trapped by Boer forces in Bloemfontein movement
Report details British forces entering a Boer trap with six guns, limited casualties as most soldiers advanced before firing. General Colville's division evacuated Bloemfontein early this morning and now shells Boer positions, with the action unfolding on page one.
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Colville
Bloemfontein
Boer Trap A Surprise General Buller Inquiry
London April 2 4 30 am General Buller presses British officers to value scouting as his anxious inquiry reaches the public in today’s dispatches. The report emphasizes the need for better reconnaissance and timely information in the campaign.
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London
Buller
Compact condolence to General Joubert from Lord Roberts
A dispatch reports Lord Roberts sending a formal note to President Kruger expressing sincere condolences on the death of General Joubert. The message notes deep regret at the untimely end, praising his gallantry and humane conduct in service to his country.
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Lord Roberts
Sident Kruger
Joubert
Boer Prisoners Sick Delay Transit To St Helena
In Cape Town April 1 the departure of British transports with Boer prisoners for St Helena is delayed due to widespread illness aboard. Three prisoners died today and twelve more died this week. Arrangements aim to prevent overcrowding while prisoners report no mistreatment, though disease has weakened many Cronje fighters.
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Cape
Town
St. Helena
Cronje
Was Kruger's Mistake Ride From Lorenzo Marques to Pretoria
Washington April 1 The story from yesterday claimed Webster Davis’s royal ride from Lorenzo Marques to Pretoria was a mistake and that Kruger’s saloon car was intended for a young passenger.
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Washington
Webster, Davis
Lorenzo Marques
Pretoria
Kruger
Young
Boston Granite Cutters Strike For Eight Hour Day
Boston granite cutters initiate a strike seeking an eight hour day and a three dollar daily wage. The local agreement with manufacturers lapsed last Saturday, delaying participation in broader regional action. Representatives conferred but no firm settlement emerged, despite proposals of shorter hours and higher pay.
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Boston
E.t
New England
Boer convoy ambush near Bloemfontein reports unclear outcome
Dispatches describe a Boer ambush near Bloemfontein as Colonel Broadwood retreated from Thaba N'Chu. Six of twelve guns and many wagons may be captured. War office details are scarce, and British losses remain uncertain amid renewed Boer optimism and calls for stricter precautions.
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Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bushman Kop
Broadwood
Thaba ‘N’chu
Botha
Free State
Keres Siding
Brabant
Wepener
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Vaal River
Thaba N’chu
Consul Hay's Arrival in Pretoria Stirs Curiosity
The report states there was no special car or Mr Hay waiting for Consul Hay at Lorenso Marquez. He did not meet Matsum's successor at Pretoria and instead traveled by cattle train. It is widely believed President Kruger knew better than to make such an error.
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Hay
Lorenso Marquez
Matsum
Pretoria
South African Republic
Kruger
Portugal Consents As Rhodesia Trade Passage Cleared
Lisbon dispatch reports that Portugal allows British troops and ammunition to pass to Rhodesia. The foreign minister announced in the Chamber that the government possesses railway assets to meet the Delagoa Bay railway arbitration tribunal award.
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London
Lisbon
Daily Mail
Berra
Rhodesia
Joubert's Last Wish Named Botha For Commandant General
April 1 APETORIA President Krugeh stated in public that the late Commandant General Joubert wished his successor to be his fellow general Botha. The remark was quoted during a public address.
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Apetoria
Krugeh
Publie Aday
Commaniantneral Joubert
Botha
Steyn Stirring Burghers in Masery Basutoland
Report says Steyn went to Lay brand to spur burghers into renewed resistance near Plattsburg. Boers have moved to a commanding position adjacent the area. Dutch forces who surrendered arms are now suffering seizures of their livestock.
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Masery
Basutoland
Marth
Steyn
Laybrand
Platsberg
Olivier advances with large column toward Jammerburg
The Times dispatch from Mafeking dated March 30 reports General Olivier moving toward Jammerburg Drift with a sizable force, four guns, and 800 wagons. The column spans thirty miles and includes many women and children in its accompaniment.
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London
the Times
Mafeking
Basutland
Olivier
Jammersburg Drift
Boston Branch Keeps Demand for Three Dollar Daily
At a recent meeting held last night regulation was adopted ordering the Boston branch members to strike this morning to enforce their demand of three dollars per day.
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Boston
Central Labor Union Backs Carfare Cut and Subways Stance
The Central Labor Union of Boston at its meeting adopted resolutions in favor of reduced carfares and against new subways under city control. Union labor must be employed if a subway is built. Officers elected for six months include President Fred J Kneeland Vice President Richard Wainters Garrity Henry Abrahams James R Grazier Matt Cratian and Al Neal. Fred Kneeland was chosen chief marshal of the Day parade.
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Central Labor Union of Boston Atts
Boston
Mentha
Fred J. Kneeland
Richard Wainters
Garrity
Bartenders’ Union
Henry Abrahams
Mst
Secrers
Driscoll Horseshoers
James R. Grazier
Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union
Matt Cratian
Engineers
al Neal
Grocery and
Fred J. Snceland
Boston Boot and Shoe Clerks Union Meeting
A Boston public meeting at Pythian Hall saw many clerks seek union membership under the Boot and Shoe Clerks Union. Officers elected include John T. Rohan as president and Patrick B. Barrett as treasurer. Freight Handlers at Dexter Hall also organized under Union 6527 with Carey of Haverhill and other speakers urging membership.
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Boot and Shoe‘ Clerks” of
Boston
Pythian ‘Hall Pasterday
Etal Boot and‘ Shoe’ Clerks’ ‘Union
Bilance
John T.rohan
Richard Flanagan
Augustine Howard
Charles E. Yates
Patrick B. Barrett
Michael .J. Keating
Henry A. Morris
Gus Field
J. J. Carroll
Charles Buckland
Frank C. McDonough
Joseph Fair
Consolidated Road
Dexter Hall
Representative Carey
Haverhill
John Tobin
Boot and Shoe’ Workers
Uien
D.D
Driscoll
A. F
L. F
Cuban Republic seen as future goal by Cuba observers
Washington April 1 The subcommittee of the Benass led by Senator Platt with Aldrich and Teller returned from Cuba and released a statement. It says most Cubans seek an independent republic but opinions vary on timing and ensuring a firm, lasting government.
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Washington
Benass
Platt
Connecticut
Aldrich
Teller
Cuba
Condi
Congress
Marshall Golden Wedding at Cambridgeport Home
Mr and Mrs P Marshall marked their anniversary at home 160 Cambridgeport with a quiet reception. Mrs Marshall wore a Rae outfit seen at earlier event, as the couple celebrated another year together.
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P. Marshall
Cambridgeport
Winston Churchill Confusion in Boston Over Two Authors
In Boston at the Hotel Touraine Winston Churchill of America and Winston Spencer Churchill of England are mistaken for each other. They deny relation, discuss writing to each other and plan future work. Churchill of America admires the South Africa escape account and expects to meet the English Churchill to clarify matters. He will travel to Windsor, New Hampshire, for a new historical novel.
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K. Wingston
Churchill
Touraine
Urchill
St. Louis
Richard Ae
South
Winston Churchill
Winston
Spencer) Churchill
Randolph Churchill
Winston ‘Churchill
America
Algo
England
Mr. Churchill
Winston’ Spencer-Churchill
Richard Carvel
Milehde
South Africa
Boston
Windsor
N. H
West
Bill to create a reserve volunteer army for war
Representative Hay of Virginia introduces a bill to form a reserve volunteer force from state militias to serve in war. It broadens the national guard, equips with service rifles, and organizes into regiments brigades divisions and corps. It calls citizens aged 18 to 45 for service and allocates funds for guard maintenance and state ordnance stockpiles.
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Washington
Hay
Virginia
Military Committee of the
House
National Guard
Secretary of War
Tate
Granite Men Win Settlement With Milford Pin Granite Co
Woodbury and Leighton of Boston settling in Milford with the Milford Pin Granite Company concede eight hour work days and a 35 cent minimum wage to the Granite Cutters National Union. The union ratified the agreement after talks with the firm’s strike committee. The busy season employs about 250 workers and Norcross Bros. may follow with similar terms.
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Milford
Woodbury & Leighton
Boston
Milford Pin Granite Company
Ccal
Granite Cutters’ National’ Union
Mr. Woodbury
Rupert Sntendens
Perry
Norcross, Bros
Brooks Murder Tragedy Said Averted by China
Pekin reports the Chinese government has settled the murder case of Rev. Mr. Brooks of the Chicago Missionary Society from December 3. Two killers will be beheaded, one to life, one to ten years, one to two years. A memorial chapel will rise in Canterbury Cathedral, funded by the Chinese government.
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Beneft
Harvard Fencers Win IFA Championship At Racquet Club
Harvard University captured the Intercollegiate Fencing Association team title at the Racquet and Tennis Club in New York. Nineteen bouts kept the event late with Harvard finishing one point ahead of the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis with 23 to 22 points. Cornell and Columbia followed with 21 and 2 points, while Yale earned 4.
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New York
Intercollegiate Fencing Association
Harvard University
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Cornell
Columbia
Yale
Won Wife Back in Danbury After Reconciliation
Milo and Ella Morgan of Danbury reunite after a divorce decree in Bridgeport. Once separated by temperance issues, they renewed their vows at the Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. Bowdish and began a second honeymoon.
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Danbury
Conm
Ella Morgan
Milo Morgan
Bridgeport
Robinson
Morgan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Bowdish
Mrs. Morgan
Minister's Wife Leaves Him in Divorce Suit
The Rev. O F Davis of Omaha obtained a divorce after his wife, who trained as a singer in Vermont and studied music abroad, insisted her $1000 yearly income was insufficient for her ambitions and left him after years of marriage begun in 188. Davis had funded her studies and hoped for a family home, but the court granted the divorce yesterday.
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Omaha
O. F. Davis
Vermont
Davis
Albion
Heidelberg
Boston
Sales Report From 1874 Mining Firms
Sales figures show W Fay & Co and Boston & Cripple Creek posting revenue in mid October 1874. United Verde Extension and United Yukon Limited appear with larger figures. Basin and Old Gold Gold entries reflect varied copper and gold outputs.
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George Mivart
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Law Ven
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Central Labor Union
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Marshall Golden Wedding
Semkes
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Granite
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Accedes
MR. Brooks
China
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Mei
Bangor Pool
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Tland
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Yale Treshmen
Kdrea
Russia
Henry
Russell
Sid Yennie
Henry Ferguson
Healy’s
Healy's Restaureant
MR. M'Gown
Richard Hastings McGown
Courtland Street
Joverett
Mystic Street
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
le Hess
Quebec
Canada
Dominion Mining Company
C. A. Parsons
Commercial Street
U. S. Steel Co
Treasury
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