Horrible patricide shocks South Boston home killing
In South Boston yesterday morning Catherine Brown aged 72 was beaten to death at 74 Broadway. Her son Thomas Brown 37 was arrested on murder charges as investigators report he appeared intoxicated and premeditated the brutal assault. Four others were jailed as witnesses at Police Station 6.
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Boston
Catherine Brown
Broadway
Thomas Brown
Captain Foster
Brown
Cels
Tom Brown
South Cove
Laura
Mrs. McCarthy
McCarthy
the Provident Institution For Savings
Draper
Patrick Sheridan
Patrick Senlan
Patrick Cady
Catherine McLellan
Framed Murder Trial Near North Grove Street
Mrs Brown long known as a picture framer is found dead at the North Grove street morgue after repeated assaults by her son who has long raged through drunken brawls. A witness heard the murder cry and the preliminary hearing is set for this morning.
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Patrick Sheridan
Brown House
Possible Suspect Named in Mrs Brown Murder Case
The report notes Captain Foster questions whether Tom Brown could have committed the deed as Mrs McCarthy from a flat above the Browns recounts an arrested man carrying a three year old upstairs yesterday morning.
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Tom Brown
Captain Foster
McCarthy
Railroad Express Muddle Reflects Contract Clash
The New York and New England railroad refuses to move American Express cars from Brewster to this city, citing breach of contract. American Express responds by routing trains via the N Y N H and H to Hartford, asserting a five year exclusive express contract dating from 1692. A likely lawsuit against the railroad is anticipated.
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New York & New England Railroad
American Express Company
Express Company
Brewster
N. Y
New England
Exec
N. H
New York City
United States Express Company
Wedding of Walter Raymond and Hattie Sisson Lewis
The Old First Unitarian Church in Harvard Square hosted a high society wedding for Walter Raymond of Raymond & Whitcomb and Hattie Sisson Lewis daughter of Dr Emlen Lewis of Denver. The Rev E K Fall officiated and the couple plan a California wedding tour with a reception in Denver and a future Cambridge home.
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First Unitarian
Harvard Square
Walter Raymond
Hattie Sisson Lewis
Boston
Cambridge
Raymond & Whitcomb
Emlen Lewis
Denver
E. K. Fall
Europe
Charles A. Raymond
Frances A. Raymond
Alice J. Raymond
Grace E., Raymond
Ethel M. Raymond
Wilbert KE. Lewis
Eugene J. Greenleaf
F. W. Whittemore
George B. Henshaw
Walter Jackson
Marcolin N. Jackson
W. A. Edwards
George 8. Pingree
EF. P. Stevens
Emmons Raymond
Broadway
Raymond
California
Brown Palace
Teacher Gay Arrested for Books Theft in Boston
E B Gay principal of Warren Grammar School is accused of stealing $80 worth of books from Scribner's and Brentano's in New York. A conspiratorial delivery and a written order suggest possible misdirection while Gay’s wife and friends weigh his bibliomania and moral responsibility.
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New York
Boston
New York City
Brentano’s
Cribner
E. B. Gay
Warren Grammar School
Scribner’s
A. F. Pepper
Tremont Street
Gay
Warren School
Post
Pettigrove
Stickney
Kane Nomination for Spencer Trial Justice Reviewed
Governor Russell and his council re examined the nomination of Jerry R. Kane of Spencer as trial justice amid public scrutiny. Witnesses including Napoleon Le Clair testified as debates over ad mission of unread affidavits stirred contention while Kane’s character was defended by supporters like Charles W. Prouty.
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Russell
Jerry R. Kane
Spencer
Davidhalrice
Mr. Kane
Napoleon le Clair
Kane
Donovan
Davidhallrice
Peewee
Charles W. Prouty
Cambridge Citizens' Trade Association Names Delegates
At a regular meeting Archibald Howe spoke on the Legislature and the Lobby. Henry ID. Yerxa was appointed delegate to the State Board of Trade for one year and vice-president for the board. Herman Bird and George G. Wright received multi-year appointments to the State Board of Trade.
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Cambridge Citizens’ Trade Association
Archibald Howe
Henry ID. Yerxa
State Board of Trade
Herman Bird
George G. Wright
Yerxa
Association
Old Jim Ross Denies Prison Time and Theft Claim
Gilmore Garden figure Old Jim Ross told the Post he was never in prison and not a thief, though the Post did not state any such accusation.
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Jim Ross
Gilmore Garden Fame
Post
West End Street Railway Accepts Labor Demands
The West End Street Railway has agreed to machinists’ demands, setting a fifty six hour work week for all machinists. Local Union 264 reported the decision, and the Pioneer Federal Labor Union plans a special meeting at Typographical Hall Friday evening with O A Robbins of the American Federation of Labor expected to speak.
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West End
West End Street Railway
Pioneer Federal Labor Union
West End Street Railway Company
O. A. Robbins
Springfield
American Federation of Labor
New Marlboro Hotel
Seamen Unionist Arrested After North End Altercation
John Swenson, 21, Seamen's Union member, is under arrest at Station 1 for assault on non-union sailor John Forceman who lies seriously ill at City Hospital. The fight followed a strike dispute, which is nearing settlement with anticipated signings of articles of agreement today.
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Seamen’s Union
North End
John Forceman
City Hospital
John Swenson
Forceman
Commercial Street
Swenson
Elliott
Bakers and Confectioners Union No 4 Ball in Caledonian Hall
The annual ball of Bakers and Confectioners Union No. 4 was held in Caledonian Hall last night with about two hundred couples in attendance making the event a notably jolly gathering.
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Bakers and Confectioners’ Union
Caledonian Hall
New England Historic Genealogical Society Adopts By Law Change
The NEHG Society met at Boston University with Horace E Scudder delivering The American Man of Letters. In Clarin's absence Charles S Ensign presided as the by law revision removing residency limits was adopted. Resolutions praised Dr Peabody for his Puritan lineage and lifelong devotion to duty.
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New England Historic Genealogical Society
Boston University
Horace E. Scudder
Cambridge
Clarin
Charles S. Ensign
New England
Dr. Peabody
Andrew Preston
D.D
Peabody
Byington
Dinners and Gatherings at Young's Last Night
The Senate of 1890 held an annual reunion at Young's with 23 members and Clerk Henry D. Coolidge. President H. H. Sprague presided as social event. Guests included leaders and notable figures such as George W. Moses and Edward B. Martin.
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Senate
Young
Henry D. Coolidge
H. H. Sprague
Old Guard
George W. Moses
Wilbur L. Slade
Henry Scannell
Edward B. Martin
Cambridgeport
Charles D. Parkhill
Frank Mitchell
William G. Kenty
William&. Sanborn
Lawrence EF. Pedrick
Chauncy Hall School
Young’s
E. I. Russ
Joseph Arry
William Damon
8. O. Paige
Early Milton car departs four fifty for Dorchester route
For Milton patrons an early car leaves at 4 50 a m and runs via Dorchester avenue Summer Washington Milk streets and Postoffice square to Adams square.
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Milton
Dorchester Avenue
Summer
Washington
Milk Streets
Postoffice Square
Adams Square
Numerous balls and parties enliven city last night
A series of large social events filled halls across Boston and nearby towns. The United Order of the Pilgrim Fathers hosted a reception at Horticultural Hall with over 400 attendees. The Atlantic Yacht Club and 2000 guests danced at Music Hall, while the Endicott Associates held their sixth annual ball at Cotillion Hall. Local civic figures attended, including postmasters, commissioners, and dignitaries, as society celebrated with music and supper.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Charles J. O’brien
Katie A. Merrin
William J. O’brien
Russell
Dalton
Germania Band
Hart
Ernst
John McDonough
United States Civil Service
Edward P. Wilbur
Winson
United Order of the Pilgrim Fathers
Boston
Supreme Colony
Horticultural Hall
Liubert
James O. Libbey
Messrs. N. Fairclough
George E. Garey
Atlantic Yacht Club
Music Hall
National Guard
Commodore Edward W. Dixon
Martin F. Ryder
James I
Endicott Associates
Cotillion Hall
James Farren
Patrick W. Lynch
Independence Day in Chelsea Board Meeting Action
Chelsea Board of Aldermen met with Mayor Converse presiding. William B B Marsh was confirmed as assistant inspector of milk. East Middlesex Railroad Co granted permission to lay tracks and poles for electric cars on Second Street to the Everett line. An order urged July 4 committee to coordinate with the school committee for patriotic exercises by pupils similar to Columbus Day.
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Chelsea
Emmett Guards Annual Ball At Tremont Street Hall
The grand march opened by Captain John Robertson and wife with Lieutenant Thomas D Wardwell and wife leading 100 couples. Robertson served as floor director with Wardwell as assistant. Wolfe Tone Fife and Drum Corps escorted Major McManus to Tremont Street hall for the event. marshal John B Doherty and floor director John M Cotter organized the dance with P McManus as assistant.
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John Robertson
Thomas D. Wardwell
Robertson
Emmett Guards
Putnam Hall
Tremont Street
Wolfe Tone
Major McManus
John B. Doherty
John M. Cotter
P. McManus
McLeod Resigns as Reading Company Faces Reorganization
April reports from PumApELruti say Mr. McLeod’s retirement shocks financial circles. Joseph S. Harris is favored for the post, with Voorhees or Wanamaker also discussed. McLeod says he cannot discuss his future. a banker notes he may retain Reading and New England/Boston & Maine holdings. Drexel Morgan & Co. seen ready to lead a broader reorganization with $18 million working capital sought.
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Pumapelruti
McLeod
Joseph 5. Harris
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Harris
Voorhees
Reading
New York Central
John Wanamaker
Boston & Maine
New England
Thomas Dolan
Drexel & Co
Brown Bros. & Co
Reading Company
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Drexels
Philadelphia
Dolan
Wanamaker
New York
Woburn Fair Opens to Raise Funds for Armory Furnishings
The Woburn Mechanic Phalanx Company G of the Fifth Regiment opened a four days fair in its new armory in Woburn on April 5. Captain Joseph C. Larock spoke briefy and Major Philip K. A. Richardson declared the fair open. Proceeds support furnishing quarters for officers and the company, with voting contests including a chair prize for the past captain.
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William T. Grammer
George A. Simonds
Horace N. Conn
Bradford Academy pupil moved to City Hospital
An Bradford Academy pupil was removed to City Hospital last Saturday with typhoid fever. The incident was reported from Havermuith on April 5.
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Havermuith
Bradford Academy
City Hospital
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Promoted As Best Imported Remedy
Advertisement urges readers to obtain genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt and dissolve a teaspoonful in water. It claims the solution is the best natural aperient and alterative available, insisting nothing compares to the imported product.
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Carlsbad
Memorial Day Bounties Hear Debate On City Appropriation
The joint Memorial Day committee heard Grand Army posts urge prudent use of a $7000 city appropriation for observances. Post leaders argued against paying for janitors or paid orators, preferring practical, low cost grave decoration and minimal speaker costs.
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Alderman Maguire
George A. Colgan
Charles Russell Post
J. P. Bradley
Dahlgren Post
Mitchell
Francis Washburn Post No. 92
Loring
Boston Post No. 200
C. C. Emery
Joseph Hooker
Union Veterans Union
Martin L. White
Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans
Opium Narcosis Questioned In Dr Buchanan Trial
In New York on April 5 the trial heard cross examination over Mrs. Buchanan’s death. Dr McIntyre and Dr Watson disputed narcotic poisoning while District Attorney Nicoll claimed morphine and atropine obscured symptoms. The witnesss cited hysteria and cerebral apoplexy as alternate explanations.
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New York
Buchanan
McIntyre
O’sullivan
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North End Athletic Club
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H. W. Doherty
Plymouth
Standish Guards Armory
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Emerald Isle
George F. Barlow
Lizzie Barlow
St. John’s Literary Institute
Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Bancroft
Frank F. Rogers, Jr
James F. Aylward
Rufus S. Frost Hose Company
Pythian Rink
Roberts
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Stilinvan
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C. I. Hood & Co
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NEW England Mutual
Post Office Square
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Alfred D. Foster
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WM. &. Turner
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