Norway Murder Claim Tied to Westport Foreman
The body of Gustavus Peterson of Westport, missing for two months, was found on the Saugatuck River bank. Authorities say the injuries indicate a struggle and possible murder. Hermance Anderson, a Bradley's Weston employee, is arrested for the crime, denying involvement. Peterson, Swedish-born and well-to-do, formerly worked for Horace Staples. He leaves a large family.
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Benjamin Orton Dies After Decline at 83 in Longwood
Benjamin Orton, 83, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. D. M. Garrett on Tent street Longwood. His death followed a gradual physical decline rather than illness. He was widely known in the West and formerly served as a judge at Huntington Indiana. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Garrett and a son.
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Ind
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Yale Harvard debate judges named for New Haven test
On April 16 officials announced the Yale Harvard debate set for May 2 in New Haven will be judged by President Gates of Amherst College President Law of Columbia and Professor R M Smith of Columbia College Chauncey M Depew will preside Elaborate Yale Union arrangements are under way for the occasion
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Drowning of Eugene King In Watersbury Stirs Foul Play Suspected
Eugene King disappeared from his West End home this morning and was found drowned in the Naugatuck River at 2 PM. John Gross accompanied him on a walk and reports watching King pitch pennies in the woods. King bore cuts and bruises, suggesting possible foul play. Authorities investigate the death as a suspected homicide.
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King
Lifeboat Crew Rescues Men Near Loblolly Cove Yacht
In Rockport on April 16 a lifeboat crew rescued two men from a yacht at anchor near the rocks off Loblolly Cove. A second yacht dragged its anchor and went ashore in the cove. No lives were lost. the yachts’ names were not learned.
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Loblolly Cove
Missing East Cambridge man John Cabral sought
A short thick set man with a light mustache and light complexion, John Cabral, vanished from 36 Spring Street East Cambridge. He was last seen wearing a striped coat and pants and carpet slippers. Police seek information to locate him.
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East Cambridge
Smother It? A Warning on Pest Insurance Ties
A dated warning from NA'I'N Live Ins, Boston, urging prompt action on pest insurance to protect loved ones and cherished plans. J. T. Phelps, State Agent, 159 Dey Street, Boston, emphasizes the dangers of delaying safety and insurance coverage.
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J. T. Phelps
Dey
Boston
Defect in the West End electric system threatens city
The West End railroad faces a serious defect in its single trolley wire earth-return system. 500 volt currents are corroding gas and water pipes, risking fires, with cases of pipes charging buildings and powering motors. Boston studies possible remedies, while insurance firms consider link to recent fires and electrolysis. negotiations on property control pause pending results.
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New York
Boston
Keeley Gold Cure Sale Reportedly Near Completion
A newspaper from Curiaco reports that the bi chloride of gold cure for drunkenness will leave the Keeley Company tomorrow. A New York syndicate will pay $10 million and require Dr Keeley to sign a contract swearing not to reenter the same business. All Keeley gold care institutions nationwide are included in the deal.
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Curiaco
Leslie E. Keeley
New York
Lynx Boy Missing. Fears Kidnapping Slant
Arthur Peabody, ten, vanished from 2 Whittier Cottage High Rock since Friday morning. Last seen wearing a rubber overcoat hat and boots. Parents frantic, police searching, fears he has been kidnapped.
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Arther Peabody
Whittier Cottage
High Rock
Lynn Gamblers Arrested In Sunday Gambling Raid
Police raided a boarding house at 21 Spring Street at dawn and arrested Charles Green James Miller C B Olden Robert Brown Melvin Frazer and William Frazier for gambling on the Lord's day. Considerable gambling paraphernalia was confiscated.
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Charles Green
James Miller
Olden
Robert Brown
Melvin Frazer
William Frazier
Liquor Saloon Burglary in Lynn Sees Suspect Apprehended
Edward Ingalls broke into John A. Landers liquor saloon at 22 Monroe street Lynn this evening. Officer Landers pursued and found him under a counter. Ingalls allegedly attacked with a pitcher, and at the station a whiskey bottle and $5 taken from the till were found on him. He works at F A May's store and is about 45 years old.
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Edward Ingalls
John A. Landers
Monroe Street
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Ingalls
F. A. May
Boston boarding house shooting arrests after midnight
Residents on Boston and Mall streets were startled by pistol shots from an open window of a boarding house. Officers Lee and Blood forced entry to a second floor room and found Edward F. Monahan and Charles J. Chamberlain sleeping, both were arrested.
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Mall Streets
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Captain Bernard Laselle Captures Largest Local Horseshoe Crab
Swamnescott reports Captain Bernard Laselle, an experienced fisherman, recently captured a record size horseshoe crab off Nahant. He plans to send the specimen to the World’s Pair to join other notable fishery exhibits.
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Nahant
Irish Methodist Ministers Oppose Home Rule
More than two hundred Irish Methodist ministers sign an appeal to English colleagues stating opposition to Home Rule on religious and commercial grounds.
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England
Washington Seeks European Help on Corn Propaganda
Secretary Morton orders active corn product promotion in Europe inviting all corn product manufacturers to submit full state by state product lists with notes on quality and excellence. Senator Mattes appointed foreign agent to work in Washington on extending markets for American tobacco and meat products abroad, evaluating German and French import barriers.
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Weather Outlook For New England And Mid Atlantic Regions
Forecast for Monday predicts mostly fair conditions in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with light southerly winds and a rise in temperatures. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut may see increasing clouds and occasional light rain with easterly to southerly winds and warmer temperatures. Eastern New York expected cloudy skies with possible light rain and slightly warmer conditions.
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Salem Post Office to Be Rated First Class After July
SaleM notes significant rise in business last fiscal year. Receipts for 1803 reached $43,481.96, up $5,482.79 from 1802, signaling a stronger postal operation.
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Salem
Gibson XAXXX Whiskey claims genuine market lead
There are several XXXX whiskeys on the market, but only one Gibson, which is the genuine. Vor sale at druggists.
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Gibson
Boston Gas Reform Victory Claims Cheaper Gas Citywide
The Gas Commission ordered the Boston Gaslight Company to sell gas at one dollar per thousand feet to Boston citizens starting May 1, 1893. Roxbury Dorchester and South Boston petitions for further price cuts await action, likely reducing costs there. The defeat of the Addicks monopoly marks a major municipal reform victory, with over $300,000 annual savings and ongoing corporate investigations.
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