Mrs Tilton Dies Quietly Amid Beecher Scandal Echoes
Elizabeth R Tilton widow of Henry Ward Beecher accuser Theodore Tilton's former wife died in Brooklyn after a paralytic stroke. She lived in retirement since the Beecher trial with limited public notice. Her funeral was held tonight with Mala chi Taylor of the Plymouth Brethren officiating. interment set for tomorrow.
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New York
Lizabeth R. Tilton
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Beecher
Theodore Tilton
Plymouth Brethren
Beecher Tilton Scandal Endures Inalt Revelation of 1870s
The long case reopens memory of Henry Ward Beecher and Theodore Tilton over alleged misconduct with Tilton's wife Elizabeth Richards Tilton. Details trace confessions, letters, court battles, and public fallout as Beecher faced exoneration and Tilton pursued a civil suit.
Razor and Club Clash on Cambridge Street
An angry Italian, Rocca Fava, 37, armed with a razor, fought off a quarrel and chased Modistino Pellichi along Cambridge street near 338. Fava was overpowered by Division 3 officers, handcuffed at Station 3. Pellichi escaped with no injuries.
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Cambridge Street
No. 338
Division 3
Rocca Fava
Barton Street
Modistino Pellichi
Pellichi
Fava
Pel
Lichi
Nieht
Boston Lawyer Judge Storrow Dies at Library in Washington
Judge James J. Storrow of Boston collapsed and died at the Congressional Library in Washington. He played a key role as special counsel for Venezuela in boundary dispute arbitration talks with Great Britain. The 60 year old, who recently returned from Old Point Comfort, was last seen in good health. His body was moved to Gardiner Hubbard’s residence.
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Washington
James J. Storrow
Boston
Congressional Library
Storrow
Great Britain
Venezuela
Andrade
Julian Pauncefote
Mr. Storrow
United States
Mr. Andrade
Old Point Comfort
Gardiner G. Hubbard
Storrow Career Highlighted Boston Lawyer and Patent Authority
James Jackson Storrow, born Boston July 22 1837 to Charles and Lydia Storrow, studied law with Merwin, attended Harvard Law School, admitted to the bar in 1863, and served as counsel for Bell Telephone. For a decade he focused on patent law and played a leading role in the Venezuela dispute. His son James J Storrow left Newton at midnight after visiting his father at 417 Beacon Street.
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James Jackson Storrow
Boston
Charles and
Lydia C. Jackson Storrow
Elias Merwin
Harvard Law School
Anne M. Perry
Andover
Annie M. Dexter
Brookine
Moorish Block Fire Destroys Mor esque Building in New Orleans
The Mor esque block owned by Gauch & Sons was totally destroyed in a fire that started shortly after 1 PM and collapsed by 2:30 PM. The Moorish iron structure bordered Camp Poydras Church and Lafayette square, gutting two newspapers the German Gazette and Evening Telegram and several stores, with adjacent homes and businesses damaged by water.
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New Orleans
Moresque
Gauch & Sons
Camp, Poydtfas and
Church Streets
Lafayette Square
German Gazette
Evening Telegram
Law Is Common Sense says in Drug Hearing Narrative
The article recounts testimony from General A. P. Martin and others at a police hearing. Governors, councilors, and lawyers convened with Sherman Hoar in a private conference. Witnesses described hours spent at headquarters and disputes over licenses, with testimonies about the shoe business and liquor licenses in 1864.
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A. P. Martin
Board of Police
Martin
General Martin
Greenhalge
New Englan Phonograph Company
Eneral Martin
Council Chamber
Sherman Hoar
Chaplin
Howard National Bank
Ford
Bank Officers’ Association
Eldridge
Watts
Hall
Ryan
Police Board
Corey
Coleman
Annell
John A. Galvin
Scannell
Police Commissioner Appointment Conversation Transcript
A general testifies about a plea from Governor Greenhalge via Elihus Hayes to accept the police commission. The witness cites ongoing wholesale shoe business in Lynn and a factory in Hudson Mass, and explains he asked to defer the offer for a year while assessing his business commitments.
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Pillsbury
Greenhalge
Elihus Hayes
Lynn
Hayes
Martin
Lee
Federal Street
Hudson, Mass
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Massachusetts Clothing Co
My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Henry Ward
Tilton
Mr. Tilton Henry
Bowen
Frank Moulton
Mr. Beecher
Mr. Tilton
Paris
General Tracy
Prior
Supreme Court of New York
America
Livingston Street
City of Churches
Spitz Bros
Mark
Summer Street
Washington St
P Coats
Pique Kid
Ladies’ and Gentlemen
R. H. White
R. H. White Co
Greyhound Bicycles
Our Men’s Clothing Dept
Razor and Club
West End
C. H. Robinson & CO
Ptosis St
Adams Square
Dock Square
New
Ginter Grocery & Produce Company
Tremont and
Eliot Sts
Union and
Elm Sts
Formosa Colony
Vermont
Elgin Creamery
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Sterling Ale
Highland Spring Brewery
Rueter & Company
Lawyer Storrow of
Congressional
Gen. Martin
Gav
Greenhalges
Startin
Everetts
New England
Wolcott
State House
S. S. Pierce CO Importers & Grocers
Col. Tremont
Beacon Streets
Copley Square
Central Wharf
Yers
Sation
Macallar Parker Company
Washington Street
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