First Civil War Clash at Fort Sumter 1861
Readable relic recounts the opening bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12 1861 with dispatches from Charleston and Morris Island. It notes the Harriet Lane shot through its wheel-house, troops pouring in, and business suspended as Major Anderson fights to hold the garrison.
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Fort Sumter
Charleston Harbor
D. C
Texas
Florida
Anderson
Washington
North
Boston Post
Ttme
Harriet Lane
Gusntherom
Avan
Southe
Cnantesrox
Araiy
Tawnee
Crarestos
Ween
Robert Anderson
The Battle Opens Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor
A Charleston dispatch reports war has begun with Fort Sumter under fire at 4 AM. Major Anderson at Fort Sumter returns shots. Sullivan's Island, Morris Island, and nearby batteries join the bombardment. Spectators fill harbor fronts as armed authorities brace for further fighting.
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Cuarvestor
Sullivan's” Island
Morris Island
Fort Sawter
Fort Sumter
Seaboard
Mortuary Chapel Threatened by Fire at St James Cemetery
Baverhill April 11 The mortuary chapel at St James Cemetery was endangered by a grass fire reported at 4 50 pm. Two alarms were sounded and firefighters contained the blaze that had damaged the front doors and touched the chapel sides.
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Baverhill
St. James Cemetery
New Haven Girls to Receive $1000 Each From Uncle Feuchtwanger
Three New Haven sisters Misses Belle Henriet ta and Marion Feuchtwanger will share 1000 apiece from the estate of their uncle Meyer Feuchtwanger who died in New York City on April 6 for not marrying during his lifetime. They filed a petition noting they complied with the uncle's wishes.
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New York
New Haven
Belle
Henrietta
Marion Feuchtwanger
Meyer Feuchtwanger
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Claim Recovery Miracle
Arthur Dole of 67 Saratoga Street East Boston recounts his eighteen year struggle with bronchial pneumonia and asthma. He credits Osmo-Chemic Physicians with restoring his health and enabling him to work again. They offer four days left of a free one month treatment during their April 15 deadline.
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Arthur Dole
Saratoga Street
East
Boston
Thad
Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Office Notice
J C Fenenett MD chief consulting physician lists permanent offices at Boylston Street Boston with daily hours 10 to 12 morning 2 to 4 afternoon and 6 to 8 evening. Closed Sundays.
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J. C. Fenenett M.D
Boylston &J
Boston
New England Kennel Club Holds 2nd Annual Dog Show
Mechanics Building hosts the New England Kennel Club exhibition with around 906 dogs. Russian wolfhounds are valued highly, one offered at 5000 dollars. judges note unusually even class competition. Attendance suggests a record show.
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New England Kennel Club
Mechanics’ Building
Kennel Club
Girl 9 Induces Boy 9 to Run Away for Marriage
Philadelphia dispatch reports Lillian Willimere 9 and Arthur Hurdle 9 fled Thursday to marry. Lillian claims she induced the boy, they slept behind a board fence, begged for food, forged her mother's name for groceries, and the magistrate set bail at 300 dollars for Lillian while Arthur was discharged.
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Philadelphia
Arthur Hurdle
Lillian Willimere
Yates
Lillian
Arthur
Miss Hesler Delays Wedding Plans in Chicago
Miss Dorothy Hesler of Evanston says she and Post Surgeon A S Robnett are engaged but not rushing to wed She cited a belief in longer engagements and recalled the Charlestown navy yard row and court martial from over a year ago.
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Chicago, Ill
Dorothy Hesler
Evanston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Robnett
Man Harming Itself Found Unconscious in Lodging
Thomas H. Stratton, 31, of 174 Washington Street South End, attempted suicide by cutting his wrists with a butcher knife. He was found by lodger Edward Marsh, taken to City Hospital on the dangerous list after landlady Mrs. Caroline Elmers alerted Dr. Fred Colton.
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Thomas H. Stratton
Washington Street
South End
City Hospital
Edward Marsh
Caroline Elmers
Fred Colton
Secretary Olin Improves Slightly Despite Ill Health
William M. Olin secretary of state at his Roxbury home 29 St James street remains seriously ill with pneumonia. Late last night a slight rally was noted but no major change. doctors report inward strength offering slight encouragement for possible recovery if no sudden relapse occurs.
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William M. Olin
St. James Street
Roxbury
Edward P. Starbird
Mr. Olin
Conductor Fined Fifteen Dollars for Assault
Pisano was arraigned in Municipal Court on a charge of assault and battery against a Boston elevated conductor. He was found guilty and fined fifteen dollars, which he paid.
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Tenerous Pisano
Boston
Everett man struck with bat while ejecting tenants
Thomas F. Derrington 71 of 17 Upland Road Everett was hit over the head with a baseball bat while attempting to eject a family from 462 Temple Street Somerville. He lies semi conscious at Somerville Hospital with an ugly cut. Police investigate.
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Thomas F. Derrington
Upland Road
Everett
Temple Street
Somerville
Derrington
Boston
Whiting
Reds Win Again in Cincinnati Over Rochester 8 to 2
Cincinnati defeated Rochester of the Eastern League 8 to 2. Rain interrupted play at the end of the seventh inning.
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Cincinnati
Hood's Lotion After Shaving Soothes and Heals
After shaving, Hood's Lotion is promoted as a soothing antiseptic application. The brief ad claims quick relief, a delicate fragrance, and low price at 60 cents.
Reading Mass Death Notices Roundup Apr 9 12 1811
Obituary notices from Reading Charlestown East Boston Roxbury and Somerville for April 9 to 12 report funeral plans wakes and interments. Names include Christian Alfvesen Neille Agnes Wausa, Philamina Daselio Thomas McColgan Archibald MacKinnon Maria McCarthy and more with addresses and service details. Relatives invited.
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Daselio
Boston
Philamina
Ivre Daselio
Buueral
Havre Street
Mackinnon
Somerville
Archibald MacKinnon
Vuneral
Lowell Street
Lowell
McCarthy
Maria Louise (Slattery
James GQ. McCarthy
West Newton Street
Church of the Immaculate Conception
McColgan
Charles
Feneral
Mary C. Akerly
Ashley Street
Orient Heights
McNiff
South Boston
John McNiff
Catherine McNiff
McClelland
Roscommon County
Ireland
Mercer Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Worcester
Mass
New York
Montreal
O’brien
Roxbury
Catherine T. O’brien
Kehoe
Michael A. O’brien
Laurel Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Circuit Street
O’donnell
James J
John A
Mary A. O'Donnell
M. J. Kelly
Maverick Square
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Stevens
Cuanizstoys
Arnit 12
Fort Bumter
Cuamteston
Apri
Associated Press
Charleston
Azur
Hersld
Fort Moultrie
Mount Pleasant
Coming’s Point
Stevans
Fort Johnson
Allewe
W. Y. Herald
Sullivan's Island
War Time Post
Tiase
Mechanics
Miss Hesler
Tne
Strictly Fresh
Lord Purpese
Hunter Rye
California
GinterCo
Ee Alvin
Wilson Bros
Scollay Sq
FO Rogers
Waltham Watches
Wilson Brothers
Scollay
Ey. R. Keac
Kennedy
Tore Connor Quallity
Union ST
Greater Boston
Faneuil Hall
REDS
Beacon Florist
CONEY
Margaret
Patrick Coury
Webster Street
Church of the Apsumption
Coughlin
Charlestown
Neille Agnes
Oweoven
William H
Kuse Couguiin
Punera
Tic House
Sureet
Vrursuay
Culvary Cemetery
Ssuuuru
Buberal Pricity
Wodowers
Devin
Dorchester
Mary
Gormley
Thomas UoLbney
Ois
James J. Ture
Mission Gourd
Tre- Jussi Streer
Uduek
Relaives
Iieuds Kiuuiy
Hanna
Revere
Susan
William Ifunuu
Chelsea
Buneral
Measant Street
Riday
Umumkwlie
Dorothy Hasudeil
Ageu
bUuerdal Atvin Uve
Dacia Street
Oo Ciuge
Kelley
Jamaica Plain
Katherine
Michael J
Atie
Dseliey
Wally
Myoutla
Ilul School Street
Long
Nepopset
James
Bridger Long
Magramn
Carnellus
Robert and
Hanpah Magrayp
Abed
Orient Helguts
Daniel White
Harrison Avenue
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
S A. m
St. Philip’s Church
Commonwealth Lodge
Oxford Lewis Jones & ER
Lagrange Street
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